Eagle Byzantium

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The Palace of the Lions in the Byzantine Grand Palace, or rather the Palace of the Lions and Cows, is named after a small port that leads to the Marimara Sea in a very hidden way. There are a stone lion and a stone cow on the left and right of the entrance, which are connected inside. is the palace with purple porphyry columns, where Anna Komnenos was born.

This year's winter in Constantinople is extremely cold. The cold wind blowing from the Black Sea and Thrace mercilessly enveloped the entire city in freezing temperatures. A gorgeous boat emerged from the black waves in the small harbor. Inside, he slowly entered the royal pier, where several inner palace guard warriors stood there, bowing their heads to greet him. Then, a medium-sized Greek nobleman with black hair and black beard, a slightly fat figure, walked out of the cabin. After exchanging salutes with the guards and eunuchs, he was guided and walked down the long corridor burning with charcoal fire.

Emperor Alexios specially chose this place to receive him, Nikephorus Brenus, a hereditary noble from the Dishulam region.

In the purple palace, Brenus met His Majesty the Emperor Isaac, who was teasing the birdcage. He immediately put his hands on his forehead and prostrated, and received a warm welcome from Isaac, "Your Majesty is waiting for you."

Alexios today was wearing a Persian triple crown. After letting Brenus kiss his boots and call him his honor, he kindly helped him up, "I have summoned you urgently from Durazzo this time. On the way It must have been a lot of hard work, right?”

"We used fast horses to walk in the Thessaly area, and then changed to light ships in Thessaloniki. Thanks to His Majesty's General, Commander Count Gawain, who had previously wiped out the pirates of Zahas and the Norman bandits on land and sea, so my servants went all the way. Peaceful, even if there are some bumps, there is no uneasy feeling along the way." Brenus's words were sincere. It is full of praise for the military achievements of the emperor's generals.

However, there was no joy after being congratulated on the somewhat rigid faces of the emperor and his brother. Then Isaac Komnenos quickly changed the subject, but the content was still related to Gawain, "Then A high-ranking official, he has just been promoted to the title of 'Arconis of the Lombard and Apulian Companies' by His Majesty, while the Governor of Bari is still vacant. In other words, the empire lacks people who can control Italy. Your Brennus family has lived in Dyrasium for generations and is very familiar with the political situation across the sea, so your Majesty hopes to grant you the title of Governor of Bari... ....In addition." As he spoke, Isaac placed two golden edicts in the hands of the frightened Brennus. "His Majesty has newly given you 'Penipace Bastos'. This title is the third most honorable title after the empire's 'Sebastocrat' and 'Caesar'."

"Yes, I will serve you with my utmost dedication." Brenus burst into tears of gratitude on the spot after receiving this glorious title. He raised his hands above his head and took the emperor's golden edict.

"Do it well. The Bari area is now a gathering place for the empire's elite troops, and most of them are foreign mercenaries. After you go there, you can't take it lightly. To stop the unruly veterans and generals, always deal with my guards. Diognis, consult with General Titicius, and write to me immediately if there is any sign of uneasiness. After that, I will send Isaac to command an army of 15,000 people to march into the Moria region. suppress Zahas. This group of troops is also your backing in Bari. In addition, you also have an identity to negotiate with the Roman Patriarch for the future recovery of Anatolia. On your shoulders. Promise me that you, Brenus, will not live up to your trust and title." Having said this, Brenus bowed at the feet of His Majesty the Emperor again and kissed the Supreme Purple Boots, expressing his determination to live up to his expectations.

"From now on, the glory of the Brenus family will be reflected by the glory of His Majesty's crown."

"Well, very good. The Purple Palace here is a symbol of my status as king of the world. In addition, my daughter was born from this. She just lost her previous fiancé Constantine. The queen and I have been worrying about her husband's death. The issue of renewal of office, but today it seems that the worries can disappear with the appointment of these two golden edicts." The emperor's cheerful and gentle words made Brenus feel that the road ahead was smooth and bright. In addition, Alexios felt particularly relieved by this Greek nobleman with gentle eyebrows and pure blood.

This kind of relief is relative to Anna, "If Anna's future husband is weaker than me, the father, everyone will be happy; but if it is a person like Stephen Gawain, how can I tolerate it? Will my daughter's husband Compare it!”

Brenus, who walked out of the Purple Lion and Ox Palace, held the golden edict in his hand, and was ready to walk through the porch and garden of the front hall and board the ship in the small port to leave.

There was a crisp bell ringing, and Brenus followed the sound and saw that a petite girl with a beaded crown, accompanied by two maids with their heads hanging down, approached from the corridor over there, with brown eyes. He glanced sideways at himself. In addition, behind her was a young boy with a dark face and bare feet who was wearing a luxurious robe and an ivory gold pendant, and had a sling hanging from his belt.

"Sister, this is Brenus whom father summoned today." The young man said.

Breanus was shocked, but he soon realized the identity of these two men and immediately fell down.

"No, it's my father who asked me to come and see you. Besides, this is also my own wish." Anna's tone could not hear the ups and downs, "Lift your face."

Hearing this, Brenus could only look up and look at Anna's fair face and brown eyes staring at him. He felt that his hair was standing on end. He was actually afraid that this girl who was less than thirteen years old would give him, who was already thirty-five years old, some willful and tricky comments.

After a while, Anna just said, "Seeing you, I began to doubt the role of gender in people. Also, John, don't follow me anymore, it's really boring." After that, the princess left along the corridor, leaving Brenus, who was surprised and miserable, there.

"My sister means that you are not like a man." The black-skinned prince John said to him seriously. After finishing the knife, he also jumped and shouted the rough folk songs of the Saracens and left.

Only Brenus was left half-kneeling in the royal garden, with a twitching expression on his face. Anna's comment was even more vicious than spitting directly on his face.

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"It's not the time to give up yet. I'm going to Dirrhium and Bari soon. If I work hard, the princess will definitely recognize me." Finally, Brennus encouraged himself in his heart and stood up again. Then he bent his waist and walked to the dock. An eunuch called him from behind and said in a low voice, "The Queen and Caesar hope to see you, His Excellency Penipasebastos, the Third Glory." (To be continued ~^~)