Eagle Byzantium

The capture officer standing on the deck finally saw the lighthouse and fortress standing on the opposite cliff at dawn the next day. The city of Gallipoli had arrived.

Gallipoli, on the long promontory peninsula jutting out below Constantinople, is a sea and land fortress that protects the capital. The huge ring-shaped porphyry city wall is free to accept the erosion of the sea water, allowing all who come here to People were stunned and mistakenly thought it was the legendary Constantinople, but local residents would laugh at these country bumpkins and say, "The capital is more than ten times bigger than here."

The half-dead people left the furious strait behind. About the next day, Diognis stood in front of Caesar's mansion again. There was a portal official there, who arrogantly blocked them from the small door. .

"His Excellency Caesar is discussing military affairs." The portal official looked at the group of people up and down, as if he was carefully calculating the value and status of this group of people, because the dignitaries who came to Caesar to ask for things every day were like crucian carp crossing the river, even the portal officials No official can have any sand in his eyes. It is his honorable duty to prevent some despicable people from disturbing Caesar's already precious time.

Diogenes' cloak was a dirty dark red, and the buttons were made of patternless brass. He held a rusty iron flail in his hand, his hair was messy, and he was wrapped in a pagan turban. His boots were covered with mud and had two holes in them. He had a fire sickle, a dagger, and a wine bag hanging on his waist, and there were several ferocious-looking men behind him. There was also a female prisoner with stubble and disheveled hair, who looked very talkative. In short, the prison guard was a low-ranking nobleman of the lowest rank. After the gate officer judged, he sneered twice and threw the prisoner mechanically. After finishing the above sentence, he folded his hands and stood motionless in front of the gate with an expressionless face.

"I saved Caesar's life during the Battle of the Sakarya River ten years ago, and was praised by his father, His Excellency Caesar Nikephoros Dukas." Finally, the prison guard couldn't bear it anymore. I had no choice but to take out my past achievements, hoping to see Macaulinus soon and ask him for the road guide from Gallipoli to the capital. You must know that within the scope of this man's jurisdiction, even Even the emperor's envoys were helpless.

"Are you Caesar's savior again?" The portal official replied calmly and in a disdainful tone, "A soldier is a soldier, and a farmer is a farmer. There are always some despicable people in this world who do not fulfill their duties. Talking about it as a favor to others all day long, these people are as annoying as flies every day. "

Just when the officer was so angry that he was about to break in, a dark-skinned Coptic servant of Caesar, wearing a white silk robe, slowly walked out after hearing the quarrel and was surprised to see Diogenes. He became curious, "Isn't this your Excellency the border guard appointed by the emperor himself? He once promised to I have been taken care of by you. Are you going to meet Caesar?" As a result, the gatekeeper immediately changed his face and hurriedly answered, "Your Excellency, there are several prisoners who seem to be closely related to the political situation of the empire, so He wants to take these people to pay homage to Caesar first, in order to ask for guidance. "

"Oh, come in quickly." The deacon was very enthusiastic.

Then, Diognis glared hard at the concierge who was still laughing, and then led the soldiers and escorted the group into Caesar's mansion.

What opened Gawain's eyes was that the official residence of Caesar Macaulinus was actually similar to the architectural style of the Crescent Sect he was exposed to in the original world. The door was in the shape of a horseshoe. After walking in, there was a long corridor. There are mixed flowers and trees on both sides. Although it is early spring, they are still competing for beauty. After passing through the long corridor, there is a large white courtyard with a corridor. In the center is an octagonal well piled with blue mosaic bricks. Many well-dressed soldiers and nobles are sitting and standing, all whispering. What they were discussing was probably related to the war on the front line in Asia Minor.

However, Caesar is still not here. He is still in a small confidential room at the end of the corridor, busy with something, what matter? Sorry, no one knows either.

Everyone has to wait here.

"You all stand in the corner, don't dirty the courtyard of His Excellency Caesar." Although the guard was looked down upon by others in the gate, in the blink of an eye, he subconsciously gave orders to Gawain and others, and consciously took the lead in retreating. Standing at the corner of the corridor, he tried not to disturb the dignitaries - he didn't know where he was in the audience queue.

"If your matter is very important, then go and ask the deacon. Don't stay like a wooden man and show up with courage on the battlefield!" Gawain couldn't stand it anymore and asked Peter to tell him what he said in Greek. Guard and arrest officials.

The guard had no choice but to put down his posture again and find the Coptic deacon standing there. Then he pointed at the livid-faced Bohemond and said something. The deacon looked at Bohemond and hurriedly He nodded and went to report to Caesar.

At this moment, Cabernetia suddenly stood on Gawain's shoulder and shouted, "I also want to go in with this Norman gang leader. Please, I want to accuse him of his sins in front of Caesar. I must !”

"Get away, you wretch." Bohemond spat on the ground.

"Let her go with you. It will be more convincing in front of the Lord Caesar you mentioned." Gawain interceded on behalf of Cabeamia, but the officer looked at the woman for a few times and said sharply. The request of the "Varyags" was rejected.

Then, Diognis pushed the Norman leader and followed the deacon to the front of the room.

"His Excellency Caesar asked the guard to wait here for a while. After he confirms the identity of this Norman thief, he will immediately issue you a pass and hand you over to the emperor of the capital to punish him." As a result, the Coptic deacon stopped the guard in front of the steps of the hall.

Diogenes had no choice but to retreat to the side of the official residence, where he leaned against the wall of the Gallipoli Fortress and waited respectfully.

Gawain and others stayed about 30 meters away from him. At this time, Gawain clearly saw Cabe Amiya squatting on the ground trembling all over, as if she had malaria, and her face was uncertain. When he was about to ask, Cabe Amiya raised her head and said, "Please, save me, or I will die soon."

"How to save."

"Come closer to me, I'll tell you."

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After Gawain approached Cabe Amiya, she suddenly shouted and slammed down on Gawain's waist. Because Gawain's hands were tied, the strong man was also shaken by the collision. When he tried to stand again, Cabe Amiya gritted her teeth, put the rope that tied her hands on Gawain's phosphorescent sword, and sawed it back and forth fiercely twice. "Snap", her rope was soon cut.

"What are you doing!" Gawain and Peter shouted almost at the same time.

The guard over there heard the shout and turned his head quickly. Then he saw this scene, raised the lasso at hand, cursed, "I knew it was a female vixen!" After that, he rushed over quickly.