Eagle Byzantium

Gawain still lowered his head and did not retort. He had already established his dominant position over this imperial brother in his heart: The widow you covet has been serving me wholeheartedly on my bed for a long time, and she also brought with her the beautiful silk manufacturing method. , the Messadeni secret that brings infinite wealth. Therefore, it is unnecessary to engage in verbal confrontation.

Seeing that the barbarian's reaction was very weak, Isaac felt that he was a little bored, so he coughed twice and said to everyone in a solemn voice, "The supreme emperor is not here, but because of an urgent military mission." , went to an undisclosed place to deal with it, so all negotiations with the pilgrim army were entrusted to me, Sebastocrat, the second most glorious person in the empire."

As a result, Reinold and others hurriedly lowered their heads.

However, Gawain's heart trembled with the unintentional boastful words of the emperor's brother: According to common sense, when one hundred thousand pilgrims approached Fort Sophia on the border of the Byzantine Roman Empire, Emperor Alexios should have come in person. It was a big matter to handle, not to mention that the emperor was originally in the army for countering the rebellion, and now he handed everything over to Isaac. There are only three reasons - the emperor went to pursue the remnants of the Paulists, But this is unlikely. No matter how you think about it, it is just a position to support the general; it is not very likely to take the opportunity to encircle and suppress the Norman expeditionary force from Durazzo to Constantinople, because Bohemond and the emperor It is said that there was an agreement, and Alexios was the first to fall out, which must have outweighed the gains. How could someone as smart as Alexios do this? Then, the most likely thing now is that the emperor wants to take action against Constantinople. action.

Yes, yes, before Gawain left for Italy in the imperial capital, Queen Irene and Macaulinus Caesar declared to him that now in the undercurrent of the Palace of Brachna, the most intense focus of contention, That is, the heir to the throne is Anna Hualuo. Still John. So now that the emperor, the emperor's brother, and the entire empire's army are in Adrianople, who the palace will be entrusted to now is a major event that affects everyone and the future of the entire empire: "Whether it is Irene or Marlena. Regent, the struggle in the court is bound to happen Entering a duel, Caesar, who is stationed in the strait, will be ready to make a move, and everyone has the mentality of losing everything - Anna, Anna, the eldest princess will definitely be involved in danger..." Thinking of this, Gawain's cheeks moved. Sweat dripped off my face.

Sure enough, during the big meeting two nights ago, his sworn brother Peter had told him, "Now that the army and the people are not united, then Gawain, you should march by a different way, or have your own world, so as not to be constrained by the Komnenos royal family." "

But what should Anna do? It's really worrying. Now that the emperor is not here, his disappearing figure is even more elusive. He may have noticed and started to control the battle in the palace - Alexios Komnenos is a rational and cold emperor. I really don’t know what kind of behavior he will do, but it is certain that he will always be the one who benefits in the end.

See the complicated and concerned expression on Gawain's face. Isaac, who was not sure why, continued to chuckle a few times. He thought that the barbarian was intimidated by his majesty. He just continued to act according to the script given by his brother. He raised his hand, and the bright light on the crown made him laugh. Everyone present could not raise their heads, and then an old man walked out of the cabin of the boat where he was. He is also an old acquaintance of Gawain - the great eunuch and the royal wardrobe master "Little Bird" Nicodemeia Nistas.

No wonder, the hilt of the phosphorous fire sword started to tremble just now. Gawain was still wondering when this stupid emperor brother could make his sword so fearful!

"Long time no see. Gawain, the current Commander of Arconis. The self-proclaimed Grand Duke of Bari." The little bird laughed dryly, but the cold aura suddenly made the trees on the water in midsummer wither like winter, "Your Majesty is very... Care about you..."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I am willing to repay the favor by escorting the entire pilgrim army across the strait, assisting the Empire and the Holy See in recovering all the lands occupied by the pagans." Gao Wen responded loudly, changing the topic. Nicodemea showed a fierce look in his eyes, and then ignored Gawain. Instead, he smiled and asked a fat eunuch beside him to come out, and suddenly announced the bestowal of Reinold and Forcher. It seemed that this The situation of this team is also under the control of the emperor, and Byzantine spies must have been mixed in in advance:

"In accordance with the wishes of the Emperor and the Universal Patriarch, we hereby issue a golden edict. The entire empire is open to pilgrims unconditionally, and markets are set up in various towns to sell grain to the pilgrims at low prices. It was the pilgrim Frank lords who swore allegiance to His Majesty. The most benevolent men, Reinold and Forcher, were awarded the titles of count of Saint-Court and comptroller of the palace. They then commanded the entire army to fight for the Empire. "

Then the fat eunuch kindly handed the edict across the deck of the ship into the hands of Reynold and Forcher. The two of them trembled their fingers and stroked the beautiful Greek text on it (although they could not understand it at all). (Understand), and the emperor’s purple royal ink seal, the soul almost flew to the sky with joy. Then, the eunuch turned his attention to Gawain. Gawain didn't know what medicine was sold in the gourd, so he also held the hilt of the sword and knelt down in front of him.

"Unfortunately, there is no edict to confer a title on Lord Gawain." The eunuch said in a gloating tone.

As a result, Isaac, Nicodemia, and the two newly-crowned country knights on the two ships all laughed wantonly, mocking Gawain. But this time Gawain was unusually calm, without any expression of shame, but continued to bow his head, very humble. Isaac then said unhappily, "You are still the commander of Aconis under His Majesty, so you should fulfill your duties - I tell you now that the remnants of Tevris are still roaming around the border of Wallachia. You can take the big company to hunt them down, but be careful not to become a meal for the Cumans. I heard that many of their powerful tribes are colluding with Tevris." After saying that, the honorable Sebastokrate laughed triumphantly, and shook hands with Reinold and Forchet intentionally.

Under the deck of the boat, ripples were rippling slightly. Gawain was silent for two seconds, then said to everyone in a deep voice, "Your servant will obey your majesty's order and be the vanguard. We will move out to Wallachia in three days."

"No, Commander Gawain, it's not over yet." At this time, Nicodemia laughed, and then he brought over the fat eunuch who handed over the Golden Book Edict, and "enthusiastically" introduced to Gawain, "This is the palace gatekeeper, the honorable eunuch Stavrachos Sinamus, who is allowed to wear a purple official hat and robe."

Hearing this, Gawain looked up and looked at the eunuch with squinting eyes and fat on his face in confusion. The other party wore expensive and kitsch rings on all ten fingers, and enthusiastically opened them like duck feet, rubbing against him, obviously wanting to shake hands with him. (To be continued ~^~)