Eagle Byzantium

Several of the leading kneeling butlers lowered their heads and looked at each other. They probably wanted to get the benefits of taking advantage of the chaos to buy, but they were also afraid of the emperor of the empire. Everyone knew that the Grand Duke was currently at war with the emperor. If the emperor in the future The soldiers and horses came in, wasn't the money wasted? I am afraid that I may even worry about my life.

"I would like to ask again, is there anyone willing to buy real estate? It is very cheap now, and even tenant farmers can afford it. In addition to the real estate that was confiscated as sacred land, there are many second-class cultivated lands, ponds, woodlands and swamp lakes in the valley. Although it is inferior, it can be irrigated by water and can produce good food. It is definitely a good deal. It is almost a gift from the Grand Duke." The herald officer continued to ask.

But the crowd murmured suspicions, and no one dared to express anything. The whole scene was in a cloud of gloomy suspicion. Grand Duke Gawain, who was also sitting next to the Herald, had an expression as serious and serious as the iron helmet and armor on his body. "What are you afraid of? Take a bag of Seleucid copper coins, or some Selicua or Byzantine coins." , the large swampland will be yours. Drain the water and plant some buckwheat. Or oats, which can be eaten immediately and can be sold for money. The property rights are also yours. If you don’t like the lack of land, you can work on the sacred land and share the profits. Princess Ziyi and I work intensively on the property, so you can buy it. The real estate is divided and cultivated intensively, how good it is.”

After the Grand Duke's words were spoken, the now ownerless housekeeper and the tenant farmers continued to chat quietly, and most of them still looked worried and disbelieving. Finally, an old tenant farmer gritted his teeth, walked out of the crowd on his knees, and stood in front of Gawain and the Herald. He held out a bag of copper coins. Andodat took it. The old tenant farmer hurriedly leaned over him. under the toes. He was extremely frightened, but Andodat quickly signed the drafted land deed and stamped it with the seal of the Grand Duke, "The cultivated land with the orchard at the foot of the mountain is yours, and I can take it with you tomorrow." My family has come to take over. This year’s harvest will be yours, but don’t forget to send the taxes and food you owe to the local religious congregation in January.”

After saying that, the heraldry officer quickly sent the land deed to the old tenant farmer's arms, "See, it's so convenient." Gawain held the riding whip. He said loudly to everyone, "Many of you have been farming on this land before and are very familiar with the geographical conditions. In particular, the housekeepers of Jinat are all good at farming, so I can safely transfer the rebels to the party." The land is divided up for you at a low price, and after the land boundary is established, it is yours if I say it is, as evidenced by the title deed with my seal."

"What should we do when the emperor comes?" Finally, several cautious housekeepers asked.

"This group of rebels had the same idea as you at the beginning. However, they were ecstatic and restless, but you were worried. Now you have also seen the fate of this group of people." After Gawain finished speaking, he raised his riding whip and faced Said the hanging corpse dangling on the windy tree crown.

The housekeepers looked at this terrifying and exciting scene and sputtered a few times. "If these people don't die, we won't be able to become new powerful people..."

"Yes, the era of blood and imperial certificates as the criterion has passed. Now in this land, everything must be done based on the seal and horse hoof of the Grand Duke." Gawain seemed to have seen through their minds. Then said.

Then he stood up with his tall body, inserted the riding crop back into his armor belt, and said impatiently, "My army will only stay here for one day, and my heraldry officer will accompany me to handle military affairs immediately. So this kind of good thing doesn't last long. I hate people who hesitate and shrink from everything. Such people can't seize any opportunity presented to them." Then Goliath brought Quicksilver and Gawain. Tread and turn over Above, the beautiful silver-white hair of the war horse stood erected in the cold wind of late autumn and early winter. He looked at the mountain fortress that was also shivering on the top of the mountain. There were more than three hundred people inside still holding on to hope, including Kallego. The rebels, including the two Si brothers, couldn't help but laugh twice, "Send the order, leaving the Guardian Brigade to continue the siege. Branas performed well this time, and the rest of the Red Hand Brigade's comrades , follow me out of the Mutt Valley."

In the vast valley of Anatolia, birds are flying around. Alexios, surrounded by senior generals and guards, is sitting on a stone covered with purple silk, with an ichthyosaur next to him. flag and eagle, emperor The emperor's horses, bows and arrows, and twin swords were kept by the loyal eunuch servants, leaning against the edge of the stone. In the valley on the right, the soldiers lined up in columns, carefully protecting the baggage carts, and cautiously exploring forward.

"Gawain has returned to defeat the rebels in the Mut Valley? Damn it, what on earth is the city of Tarsus doing..." Alexios was extremely angry, holding a letter from the front line in his hand.

"The situation over there is also very unoptimistic. Although we have obtained Tarsus, the Cilicia Passage is still under the control of Gawain and Baldwin. Harold and Titicius were separated, and the latter There is still a risk of being surrounded." Yagfi took the newly obtained letter and reported the situation to the emperor.

"Has the opportunity been delayed?" the emperor couldn't help but murmur to himself, "But it's far from the time to give up. I asked John to keep the Danish pilgrim team, and then bring his troops and horses to join me. Advancing to the Mutt Valley, I I don’t believe it, as long as Gawain confronts me head-on, can I still defeat him?”

The emperor's insistence left many generals with no room to comment, so the army continued to march in the valley for several days, until the scouts in front came the news: Miliose between the mountains of Konya and Isauria. At Faron Pass, Gawain's brigade has already rushed there to set up camp and refuse to defend it.

At the same time, Harold also brought five thousand soldiers and horses to gather with the emperor. In the rugged land of Miliocephalon, which is full of deep valleys and dense forests, it was difficult for the 20,000 imperial troops to launch an attack, and they could only attack. He was able to set up camps east and west and confront the Red Hand Brigade on the high hills and passes.

"Your Majesty, why do you doubt my loyalty? Not only did you seize the city of Tarsus, but you also instigated the rebellion of Genat in my territory?" On the hillside covered with rugged gravel, Gawain rode a silver-white war horse. He shouted angrily to Alexios, who was standing far away.

"Seleucia and Cilicia, where are they not the territory of the empire? You can actually say such arrogant words, barbarians are barbarians." The emperor also held the hilt of his sword and replied angrily, his voice floating throughout the valley, "Now I have enough The 50,000-strong army is about to break through the pass. If you surrender now, Gawain, I will just castrate you and throw you into the dungeon, and I can still save your body."

"Your Majesty, I came back from Antioch to meet the Danish pilgrims. Now the besiegers of that city are short of food and clothing, and the people and equipment of the besiegers are also suffering from a shortage. Everyone is begging for the help of your Majesty's army, and your Majesty Just thinking about following behind and seizing the land would be embarrassing, wouldn't it? It doesn't reflect His Majesty's integrity and dignity." Gawain raised his hand and continued, making Alexios blush. (To be continued ~^~)