Eagle Byzantium

In front of the three teams, Andreev, who was wearing iron nail armor, was standing there with several guard Maldite sailors. After paying tribute to the patron, Andreev handed a simple manual to the high official. In hand.

Then Andreev pointed to the group of men and women with flesh-red skin and said, "This group is saqaliba, transported from Cordoba (Crescent Kingdom of Spain) through Amalfi's fleet."

The pronunciation of Saqaliba is a bit awkward, but Gawain took a closer look and realized that this group of people should be Franks. They are all tall and tall, with thick hair and beards. The women are also very strong. As for this term, it is unique to them. ——Andreev reported that these were all Christian men and women kidnapped by the Crescent pirates in the Tibet area, and then sold to work in the farms and workshops of Cordoba.

On the manual in front of Gawain, the price, specialties and appearance of the Saqaliba are marked in detail. The owner who buys them is also specifically reminded to give them more alcohol, because this group of people are addicted to this faster than other ethnic groups. , is an effective means of control.

Then, Gawain saw the second team, all of them with black skin. They were all black people living in the African desert. They were captured by the chiefs or raiders and sold to this side of the Mediterranean. They were called "Black Moors". , it is said that they are very popular in Italy: although their skin and appearance are terrifying, But as long as a small amount of favor is given, they will become particularly docile to their masters. Some of them serve as bodyguards for dignitaries and wealthy businessmen (the Pisa Chamber of Commerce that was previously massacred hired these people), and some are favored by noble ladies. After being castrated, he was sent to serve in the boudoir, which made many church people furious.

Andreev's handbook commented on the Black Moors that they have a strong ability to learn languages. Greek, Persian, Oy, etc. are not as good as they can solve within a year. They work hard and are loyal to their masters. Gratitude is the strongest, but discipline and order are slightly less.

The skin of the men and women in the third team is also very white, naturally different from the black Moors, but this whiteness is also different from Saqaliba. It is a very delicate white. The eyes of both men and women are darker, the bridge of the nose is high, and the appearance is outstanding. Standard Central Asian and Caucasian appearance, One of the girls had eyebrows as black as willow charcoal, her hands were folded to cover the waistband of her skirt, her big watery eyes were staring at the patron, her neck and shoulders had a complexion as soft as the snow on the high mountains, she was like Looking at Gawain like this, he didn't seem to have any fear or sorrow.

Gawain lowered his eyes and read the content in the manual, "The Adigai people (the Circassians, whose country is located in the narrow area where the northeastern corner of the Black Sea intersects with the Greater Caucasus) are the best and cheapest special goods in the world. , the only one they failed to build in Córdoba The reason why they pass all other special items is because the place where they live is too far away from here. Even if you are a bachelor or a widower here, as long as you can buy an Adigai woman, you will never think of marrying again. They are hardworking, gentle and kind He is so understanding, his skin, appearance and figure are so outstanding that even when he is on the bed, he would thank God for his gift..." Gawain turned over this paragraph of text that was not very relevant to the subject, and directly saw the back, " They had previously provided many ambassadors to the Roman Empire Women, eunuchs, their country is now vassalized by Alannia and Georgia. It is normal for girls and boys to be sold at low prices by their parents or lords there. Sometimes you can get them if you bring an enamel worship vase. Twelve boys and girls.”

Gawain frowned and looked at this summary text. He didn't know what his expression should be. The Adigai people were like this. They should have been the largest exporter of special goods throughout the Middle Ages. They didn't have any religious facilities or morals. It is commonplace for everyone to use concepts to restrain and stop such behavior.

Anna also told him before that the eunuchs in Brachna Palace were divided into three levels of origin. The third category was boys from poor families in Paphlagonia, the second category was from Armenian families, and the highest category was from They are the Adigais from the country of Alanya.

The widow Inglina also said that her father was a special goods dealer back then. Now in the very huge "Varyag Camp" in Constantinople, in addition to providing trade for the military camp, he is also responsible for providing a steady stream of supplies to the palace. Constant domestic slave.

Gawain returned the manual to Andreev, then walked to the corner and whispered to Jie Wright, "How should we distinguish between the three teams? After all, it is better to have a pure team."

"Didn't you say that a meeting of the six departments was going to be held?" Andreev asked.

But the flexible Wright nodded directly, "We can do an experiment."

After speaking, Wright summoned several guard sailors and told them what to do.

Then a guard sailor turned around and shouted several times to the three teams, "All in line! You, stand on my left hand; you, stand on my right; you stand directly in front of my eyes." " Along with such shouts, the sailor kept making simple and clear gestures.

Gawain, Andreev and Wright stood behind him, watching.

The Adigai people, regardless of gender, quickly followed the sailor's instructions and formed a team on the right side. The men and women separated from the front and back, and automatically moved closer to stand together.

The Franks are slower, and there is no distinction between men and women, and the formation is a bit uneven.

The Black Moors were in the front, and should have been the fastest, but they were at a loss in twos and threes, and they didn't line up after a long time. Some of them even ran in the opposite direction to the inner wall gate. The guards pushed them back with scolding, and they walked back in a daze.

Then the guard sailor asked the whole team to turn right and walk five steps forward side by side: the Adyge and Franks did it quite well, but the Black Moors turned in various directions, and soon they were like black dandelions blown by the wind, walking around the field between the inner walls with big strides - the militia guards patrolling on the battlements couldn't help it, carrying wooden crossbows and long halberds, turned their heads and laughed.

Then, the guard sailor took a headless spear pole that had been practiced and raised it high, requiring each of the three teams to hold one and line up to run around the inner wall fortress three times.

Now, the Black Moor team's advantage was reflected. Although the team was in a mess, they didn't change their expressions at all after running, and they didn't even breathe quickly. The Franks were second, and the Adyges, including the big-eyed girl just now, tried their best, but their physique seemed to be much inferior. The girl's hair was sweating and her face was pale, but she still held the spear tightly and stood up straight, not moving around.

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"Follow me to do these three movements, and be uniform." The sailor began the last test. After saying that, he first held the spear horizontally, then stepped forward and extended the spear forty-five degrees, and finally stood up and put the spear back against his right shoulder and raised it evenly.

The Adygeans only watched once before they finished the job perfectly and neatly; the Franks practiced and imitated it several times before they were able to do it in a proper way; and the Black Moors were hard to describe. In Gawain's eyes, their spears were like pestles driven by water wheels, rising and falling one after another, each doing their own thing, with screams coming one after another. Many people were hit and swept by the spears next to them, and soon they fell down one after another, covering their faces or waists. (To be continued ~^~)