Eagle Byzantium

Stablemaster George was a man of his word. After giving Caesar a "gift" and reorganizing the army, he acted vigorously and erected many craftsmen's workshops and tents in front of the sea defense walls and harbor of Gallipoli. Merchants from cities such as Theloponnese and Thessaloniki continuously brought wood, iron ingots, grains and wine by sea and land. All the armies, whether they are the Varangian Guards sent by the emperor, the hired Turkic cavalry, or the veterans of the Governorate of Bari who have accompanied George in the war for many years, are diligently practicing formations and tactics every day, and George is bringing Gallipoli became a large and powerful fortress and bridgehead used to counterattack Asia Minor.

During this period, Gawain felt the torment of the plundered genes. He had impulsively killed the three defeated soldiers in the barn with the sword of phosphorus fire, which caused damage to his body and spirit - these three The genes sent by the defeated soldiers were all timid, greedy and greedy, and they were full of inferior quality.

Therefore, Gawain must fight against it with his own tenacity and ideals. However, although human genes are bad, they are much more stubborn than those of dogs and eagles. The young military servant Pheteas walked to Gawain who was sitting in front of the camp gate. , and asked him if he could give me five old solid gold coins of good quality.

"do what?"

"I'll go to the market in the city and buy a Macedonian woman who can fulfill the long-term contract. There's also a house. You can go there on any rest day within a year and settle the matter." Fiteas said bluntly.

"That's not necessary." Gawain said repressedly.

"Master, if you think it's expensive, I can spend a gold coin to beg the merchant to find three German women. However, they generally have a bad reputation, are good at stealing, and will run away when they find an opportunity."

Gawain pursed his lips and looked up at Phiteas, "This is not your duty. Go and spend some money to buy more suitable tools for my mare. In addition, the weapon maintenance fee paid to the knifeman is also a large amount. Expenses, these are life and death issues right now on the battlefield.”

What, the owner is actually unwilling to spend money to solve it, he just wants to save money? Thinking of this, Fiteas suddenly started sweating. He thought of the habit of the Turkic army, which is said to be the habit of the Turkic army. That is, when the Turks plundered and killed Christians, in addition to leaving women to vent their anger, they would also kill those with fair complexions and tender faces. The boy without a beard was left alone or even castrated. The owner said that he had fled from the Turkic lands before, so he might have been infected with their bad habits - then I would be in danger!

Pheteas hurriedly covered his buttocks and slowly and cautiously left Gawain's sight.

Soon, the trumpet sounded, and Master George asked all the soldiers to gather in the center of the camp. He divided each company into areas according to different flags. Then Gawain saw that the stable master stood next to him. Diognis, the half-blood captor.

"This border warrior has just returned from the other side of the strait. His intelligence said that Zahas's fleet came along Sinop, and the main force was concentrated in the Nicomedia area, trying to carry out a despicable plan. , the plan to attack the imperial capital." The chief of the stables extended his hand to the guard and introduced the pair. Fang found out the enemy's situation, and then announced his thoughts to all the officers and soldiers, "The imperial capital's land and sea defenses are solid. Zahas will not succeed. He should want to ravage the suburbs and cut off the city." Take crops from the summer and autumn seasons and cooperate with the Pechenegs’ invasion. army to blockade the great imperial capital - so I decided to attack in the east and west. Except for a small number of garrison troops staying in Gallipoli, I will send the Varangian Guard as the vanguard, and I will lead most of the main force to resist the rear and cross the sea. , swept across the flanks of Nicomedia, and marched into Nicaea, Not only can we force Zahas to lift the siege of the imperial capital, but we can also wait for an opportunity to defeat him in a decisive battle on the coast of Asia Minor. During the operation, we can receive reinforcements from the Sultan of Konya, 'Surreman', so we are brave. Some, for your majesty’s honor, get on board and set sail.”

All the soldiers present raised their weapons and responded in affirmative voice.

"Who is Suleiman?" Gawain curiously asked Farov, who was standing under the royal flag.

"That's Giliki Arslan's nickname. That's what the Franks call him."

At this time, the guard saw Stephen Gawain standing in the front row, wearing a scarlet cloak and carrying the unique kite shield in the entire team. He secretly suppressed his expression and nodded slightly.

"Sail away, the favorable wind has blown powerfully, and the sailors can't wait to get away from the yellow-faced woman on the shore!" A sailor from Amalfi shouted, swishing like an agile ape. He climbed up to the main mast of the merchant ship, then flew in mid-air, roping the rope neatly, and quickly hoisted the sail. The soldiers began to wave the flags in their hands - then the drum beats sounded, and the oarsmen began to row the heavy long oars in their hands, one by one Byzantine Piromon light battleships, and mixed among them were requisitioned merchant ships transporting soldiers and horses. , following the wind from the humid spring and summer in Europe, sailing calmly towards the dark gray mountains and land in Asia.

Gawain stood by the high railing in the middle of the ship, and Pheteas sat next to him holding his armor and shield. There were people on the deck, and the cabin below still smelled of horse manure, mixed with the sea breeze. In an intimidating mood, Farov held on to the huge royal flag embroidered with a cross and kept shouting to everyone, "The target of our raid is Abydos. The Red Hand detachment must be the first to carry this royal flag and board the The wall!”

"God Bless Odin!" On the deck, many guard warriors who had not been baptized and still maintained their primitive beliefs shook their battle axes and roared. Gawain also stood up unsteadily, "Put on my armor." He said to him Phiteas said that he had fled across the sea from Abydos a few months ago, and now he was going back.

"Master, after putting on the armor, you must wait until the ship hits the beach before jumping on to attack, otherwise you will be drowned." Phiteas kept reminding while helping.

"Abydos is right in front of you!" At this moment, the navigator on George Paralogus's flagship shouted on the mast with his arms folded and toward the deck below. With this sound, The veteran companies around George stood up one after another. They all began to put on Italian round-edged iron helmets on their heads, put their long swords on their shoulders, and some began to check their bows, arrows and crossbows. Amid the noise, Diognis pulled the cable and came to the stablemaster George, pointing to the black Abydos city wall by the sea, "This city is a coastal fortress, so this wall is at full tide. Finally, the distance to the water is very short, making it easier for merchants and soldiers to board the ship."

"You mean, we will directly approach the ship and then attack and capture it?"

"Yes!" The officer nodded.

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