Eagle Byzantium

Anselm didn't care about the female Caesar's explanation. He was completely attracted by this bold and radical proposal. "No matter what, at least the religion of Anatolia is completely subordinated to the Pope of Rome. For him, What an honorable feat it will be!”

So the Patriarch soon snuggled up so intimately on the seat next to the Archpatron that even Anna found herself awkwardly pushed aside and unable to interrupt.

The Patriarch gratefully offered three conditions, indicating that the members of the Tarsus Episcopal Church he led (already quite powerful) would assist Gawain in the upcoming war of Tarsus against the Greek Empire:

The tithes accumulated by the Kingdom of Tarsus over the years were originally planned to build four to six elegant Catholic churches in Seleucia, Zephyrim and other places. Now Anselm is willing to use interest-free loans to build four to six elegant Catholic churches. The military expenses given to the patron to be used as military guards shall be repaid within three years;

The Catholic Church sent 30 clergy free of charge. Together with the priests of the Orthodox Church and the Reformed Church, they joined the "battlefield mission team" of the Christian Guard Army with crosses and holy objects, and held voluntary group prayers, weapon consecration and other motivational ceremonies for the soldiers. ;

Anselm's handwritten letter was sent to the Holy See in Rome, requesting the Pope to step up his diplomatic condemnation and oppression of Constantinople, and issued a strict edict instructing city-states such as Pisa, Reira and Venice not to join the emperor's oppression of the plateau. "Invasion Army" to break up the pressure on Gawain.

"Regarding the merger of the two major churches, I will also praise you in detail in the letter. His Majesty the Holy See will definitely be happy and pleased, and will fully support the expansion of your power." Anselm swore, patting his chest.

Gawain also leaned closely under the candlelight, holding the edge of His Holiness the Patriarch's cassock with his fingers, "Previously I confiscated the assets of thirty-one monasteries on the plateau, and I handed over ten of them to the emperor. The cavalry regiment was taken care of, and eight Orthodox churches were presented to Tarsus. All to you. After three years, I will return all the tithes to you, plus your dividends from the Iconium Trading Company. It is best to hand them over to the Bank of Bari, so that in the next round of Saint At the time of the election of the Council of Cardinals, you will have ample funds - win."

After saying this, Anna almost couldn't help laughing, because she saw Anselm's golden bald head, with some sparse hair, suddenly flashing a bright halo under the candlelight, as if Anna heard the metal There was a crisp sound like a vessel, and she raised her long sleeves to cover her mouth slightly - it seemed that the Patriarch, who had always been greedy for profit, was completely addicted to this plan and could not extricate himself.

St. Paul's Auditorium, at the third hour and a half in the afternoon, at the steps up and down the main entrance, the Guardsmen were divided into two teams and walked down with their boots. Then two flags and flags were raised to the rapid sound of horns and trumpets, and there was a bonfire along the road leading to the palace. Everywhere was lit up, illuminating the surroundings, but the palace in the distance still blended into the darkness, making this road seem to have no end.

Gawain and Anna stood together by the pool at the foot of the steps, looking at the road that was lit with fireworks but seemed to have no end in sight. The wind rushed along the path between the high walls, carrying a solemn whine. , "Today's night comes early." Anna took Gawain's finger.

"Go back, the children are waiting for us over there." Gawain said firmly with a backhand, clasping Anna's little hand tighter.

"Yeah." When the wind and fire appeared in Anna's eyes, she was already being led forward by Gawain, and her memory couldn't help but go back to a few years ago, in the square outside the Coliseum, where the birds kept fluttering their wings. Standing up, she lifted up her beautiful silk skirt and ran in front of Gawain in the sunshine, constantly turning back and asking, "Are you telling the truth? You will lift me up to the throne of the Queen of the Empire, right?"

Maybe it was an innocent and naughty joke at the time, but Anna never imagined in her dreams that at this moment she was really holding hands with Gawain, and they were going to follow this dark, chaotic road full of unknown glory and opportunities.

She is willing.

On the long road, Anna nestled in the strong and warm arm of the big man, and walked slowly and firmly...

After returning to the palace, laughter and bright light rushed towards us. Mrs. Kaleadiou actually came with her children, as well as the Grand Countess Mrs. Qise, Mrs. Agaren Shahname, and Varyag. Mrs. Florina, they sat around their respective couches, with soft carpets spread on the middle floor. On the printed carpet, Helena, Alemannia, and Calleadeus were crawling all over the floor, chasing a colorful ball stuffed with feathers. Among them, Calleadeus was obviously superior, with his strength and shouting. It is so big that it can throw the ball very high in a straight line, and then the ball falls to the exclamations and cheers of the maids. Over there, the brother and sister Masud and Xiya were respectfully reciting poems to the distinguished ladies under the guidance of the imperial ink officer. Their Greek pronunciation was already very pure.

After seeing Caesar and the chief patron arriving, all the ladies and maids stood up and saluted, "Welcome... You come with your children, let my heart calm down..." Anna sat down After arriving at his seat, he breathed a sigh of relief and said this to Ingrina from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, the widow also had a serious purpose in coming. She begged Caesar and the Patron: the Orthodox monks who had been expelled from the plateau before, hoping to forgive their crimes. There are many limestone cliffs around Castel Coladio where I am. , a new cave monastery could be built, which would provide a place for this group of people to continue praying for Caesar's well-being, and would also serve as a focus for new pilgrimages and cultural creations.

"Pray for me? I'm afraid many people will write articles to curse and slander me and Gawain." Anna sneered and replied, but she did not reject the widow's plan. Then, Caesar picked up the scroll beside him to check the homework of Masood and his sister.

And Gawain also smiled, standing on the carpet, teasing several children.

The widow and Qi Se also breathed a sigh of relief.

Late at night, Anna Ducas deliberately asked Lady Kaleadiou to stay in the palace for a while. When all the ladies left, she and Gawain took a bath in the small bathhouse next to the bedroom with a relaxed mood.

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At that time, only Helena had not gone to bed. The other children went to their respective rooms to sleep, but she was energetic and took a bath with her parents. Two elderly maids smiled and put the child into a small light wood boat, which floated in the large bathtub surrounded by fragrant wood boards. Then Helena stared with round eyes, and skillfully used her chubby little hands to stir the hot water in this "lake" that she thought was extremely large and magnificent. With the support of the smiling Anna, she sailed the "small warship" - on the boat, there was a majestic little flag, which was Helena's favorite. (To be continued ~^~)