Eagle Byzantium
Chapter 66: Driving the tiger to devour the wolf
Under the drum-shaped window with black lattice in the monastery, Anna smiled lightly, and Agnes hugged each other gently. They kept repeating the vows made by close friends in the boudoir, and then Anna stroked the other person's gray-black hair, her eyes Then through the dim light reflected from the window, he whispered, "This kind of behavior is stealing, isn't it? You are already engaged to me, a cheating bear must find some collars and whips to discipline it ..."
"Well..." Agnes hugged Anna's neck happily, "The most powerful Queen Theodora in the past, her family was a bear tamer. In fact, men are almost like livestock. They need An animal that is constantly disciplined and humiliated.”
Anna laughed, "Well, Agnes, do you want to tame an animal?"
"No need." Agnes replied firmly.
At this time, in the scarlet tent of the camp outside the city, Gawain, who was still diligently handling city defense affairs, suddenly sneezed loudly and felt a chill on his back, so he put the white robe given by the emperor on his body, Then he held the candle in his hand and continued to look at the castle map of Gangala.
Soon the next day, the overall defense of Gangala City began to operate. First, Gawain determined to use the castle itself as the core of the defense and began to imitate the model of Nicaea City, allowing craftsmen to teach military servants and believers how to use wood. He began to build a fence and stockpile arrows and spears inside. Then he opened a protruding camp in front of the stream in front of the castle, guarding the entrances and exits from all directions, and dug out the edges of the camp to let the enemy It is difficult to approach quickly. Finally, on the path behind Gangala City, a temporary camp was also built and began to garrison troops, because Gawain believed that Gangala was not a place to stay for a long time after all. After he forced back the incoming imperial army, . You may have to give up here and continue heading south.
At the same time, at dusk that day, the disgraced Theodoro, Harold, and Branas led the imperial army, belatedly arrived, and set up camp near the gateway ridge where Giovanni had deployed.
In fact, Giovanni only had an infantry company in hand, plus some sailors and archers to cooperate, but he arrogantly placed Gawain's red-handed cross sword and his flag behind the camp. Seeing this battle flag, even Theodoro Gabuas, who was originally the most arrogant, did not dare to attack rashly, "Send my scouts and outpost soldiers to find out the details of the enemy. "
soon. From the mouths of the captured Paulist believers, we learned that Gawain had just entered the city of Gangala. Although he had reached a combat alliance with their governor, he came in a hurry and lacked coordination. Neither the military strength nor the city defense preparations were complete. in place.
But Theodoro and Harold did not dare to attack easily. After all, there was a high ridge that stretched across the city gate in front of them. In addition, Gawain's previous spear charge in a desperate situation brought great consequences. shadow. So the two old generals decided to go out in person to detect the terrain.
Gangala and the surrounding mountains form an inverted horn shape, and the only road that can be leveled in and out is. It was held by Giovanni's company, and then heading west, there were steep and rugged mountains. It was difficult for large troops to move into it. If we detoured from Calabi Castle, there were many gentle valleys that could be passed. , because several tributaries from the Harris River flow through it. Flows to Gangara Fort, "It's time for the emperor's emissary to reach an agreement with the Danish Mond Turks. We leave a detachment to Branas. Camp here to contain the opposite team. We Move the camp closer to Kalabi Fort and wait for an opportunity to attack Gangala. As long as the troops can rush into the basin where it is located, Gawain and the rebels will have nothing to fear. "
General Theodoro was quite right about this. After exhausting battles in Nicaea, Braxilon, and Paphlagonia, the Red Hand Company had lost more than a thousand men. Only 30% to 40% is left, the baggage and supplies are almost exhausted, the armed group has also disappeared and hundreds of people have fled. Even if Gang Gang Gallagher Castle can provide a foothold for the time being, but after all, the land is narrow and difficult to maneuver, and it is surrounded by barren areas. Only the crops under the city can provide support. As long as Theodoro can resist, let alone head-on, it will only take half a month. Gangala City and the Dalian team are estimated to be at the end of their rope and collapse themselves.
At this time, the emperor appointed Mikhail and a group of imperial officials and tax collectors who spared no effort to scrape the ground in the newly recovered area, desperately recruiting oxen and vehicles, and sending supplies to the battlefield - it seems that Ah Lexius wanted to complete the battle and completely eliminate Gawain, a serious enemy. After all, the emperor was far-sighted. "If Gawain is left behind, he will be better than Pecheneg, Zahas, Giliki, and Dani." Shmond's more formidable enemy."
The plan was decided, and the two generals led the flag guard, troops, and horses in a mighty manner towards Karabi. However, soon the scouts who went to explore the horses came quickly, "The mountains of Karabi are full of Turks." The human troops and horses are also heading towards our army with flags."
Harold laughed, patted his breastplate boldly, and said, "It seems that Merrick Emir has commanded the army and crossed the Harris River to join us. Gawain has been unable to fly and is desperate!"
Soon, in the wilderness facing the Karabi Mountain Fort, the imperial army saw the Danish Monde army approaching "friendly" from the mountains and valleys: all their cavalry were at the front and on both sides of the team, all on their backs. Armed with a powerful horned bow and a large quiver, they marched very fast, walking on the hillside as if they were on flat ground. The previous Emir of Merik quickly mobilized all the carpenters and masons in his kingdom, hired Armenian engineers at a high price, repaired the demolished bridges in a short time, crossed the river and gathered on the west bank of the Harris River, and arrived at the After learning that the Roman army with the purple royal flag appeared in front of him, Merrick immediately ordered the entire army to advance and "go talk to the Roman dogs."
"Let the emir stop his army three arrows away according to diplomatic etiquette." Harold instantly felt that the rolling Danish Mondrian army brought with it definitely not a friendly feeling, but a rushing attack. The murderous intent came, and the battle-hardened Theodoro immediately shouted, "Get ready to fight, Danishmund is the enemy!"
As soon as the old general finished speaking, a few arrows away from the opposite side, a huge roar broke out, "Destroy all the Roman dogs who despise the Danish warriors!" Over there, riding on a horse with colorful decorations, Merrick also drew his sword and gave the order for the entire army to attack. Danishmund's cavalry rushed in unstoppably and began to shoot fiercely. At the same time, the alert Roman troops marched forward and began to fight back. Soon the whole Karabi to the valley and wild fields of Gangala were filled with fighting, shaking the heaven and the earth.
The voice even reached the tower of Gangara, "The consul's strategy is indeed good. It seems that Danishmund and Theodoro are starting to fight. Unexpectedly, they captured the small Calabi and used Gawain to With his official title and seal, the two kingdoms can fight each other, and now Gangala Fort is temporarily safe." Anna, who was looking at the flames in the mountains in the distance, said to the people next to her with great satisfaction.
Then, the huge sound of fighting continued for the whole night and day. The Imperial Army and the Trabzonspor Division, which had been fully prepared to join forces with the "friendly forces", were caught off guard again, causing many soldiers and horses to be injured and retreated. We rested at a hilly place half a mile away.
"What on earth is going on? Whether it's His Majesty the Emperor or Gawain, what the situation is now makes people feel extremely angry. Harold, if you can't give me a reasonable explanation today, then the next day I will take all my troops with me, "Retreat all to Trabzon!" After setting up camp, Theodoro, who had never been in such a state of disarray in his military life, was extremely angry and brought his subordinates with him. He had the same feeling as him, but his proud silver hair was a little messy. Harold confronted him.
Harold, who came from the land of Varyag, could no longer smile happily and proudly. He had a sullen face and thought for a while, "We may have been tricked by Gawain. He must have taken advantage of the time difference during the previous march." , which angered the emir of Danishmund and made him an enemy of the entire Roman Empire. "
"What is the relationship between Your Majesty and Gawain? On the one hand, he gave him a very lofty official title and made him ostentatious; on the other hand, he insisted on destroying him. Let the entire army do nothing in this damn Paphlagonia group. The mountains suffered."
So Harold shook his head and leaned helplessly in the corner with the old general. He spent some time and softly explained the ins and outs. Then Theodoro's face had an expression of "You are just kidding me", but Harold De Que's face was full of "that's the way things are, there's no doubt about it".
In the end, the two people quickly discussed the result. "Tomorrow, we will send a fast horse to the Branas camp to bring Shah Nami and her pair of children to the emir of Danishmund to eliminate this misunderstanding. Then join forces to attack Gangala Fort."
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Under the high mountains in front of Gangala, in a camp full of bonfires, Branas sat in a daze on a chair, covered with a cloak, revealing messy hair and blurred eyes. He didn't even bother to shave his beard. Suddenly, all he could think about was Shah Naimi's startling glance from above her shoulders, and her eyes that shot out like arrows, which still made her heart ache.
It was clear now that he was deeply in love, a terrible and impossible love. Andronicus Branus was born into a family of Roman warriors in Thrace. Like all his companions, he was proficient in horseback riding, archery and swordsmanship. He had a simple and passionate ambition, hoping to be like the ancestors of Komnenos ( Manuel Eroticus Komnenos was also born Like the warriors here), he galloped and made great achievements on the battlefield. He should have served His Majesty on the battlefield in Asia Minor, and then married a girl from a famous family, received a large number of favors and fiefdoms, and made the family famous. Can be included in the genealogy of the Glory of the Empire.
During the previous battle with Gawain, when faced with countless spears approaching, his first thought was not to step forward and fight, but to escape on horseback, because he was concerned about whether Shahnameh was safe in the camp. A pagan The sultan's wife, the daughter of an enemy of the empire - "I'm really stunned, damn it!"
At this moment, when Branas was hurt and confused, his guard warriors came in and whispered earnestly, "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, the noble lady of Konya said that she has something important to say and wants to see you. I beg you." (To be continued~^~)
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