Eagle Byzantium

These words shocked even Vallott, the General Counselor of the French Palace. Unexpectedly, the Normans were more eager to resort to force than they were.

Gawain, on the other hand, looked at Earl Richard with caring eyes, said a few polite words, and then took off the sword of phosphorus and hung it up.

Then, Richard anxiously approached him from behind and reminded him again, "Duke Bohemond, the new owner of Antioch, implores you to launch a punitive war against the Kingdom of Greece. For the despicable, cowardly, and arrogant people, For the Greek nation, using an iron fist to make them obedient and submissive is far more effective than using a soft policy. "

"I have no reason to start a war, and I don't want to draw chestnuts from the fire for Bohemond." Gawain refused flatly.

"Your Excellency, the Duke, has already made a plan. It is impossible to tell the truth about Xion's tragic death now. If the decision is delayed, it will really play into the hands of the Greek Emperor. Your Highness, the Grand Duke, will you assist Lord Godfrey in attacking the enemy in the future?" Azaze, are you going to help all pilgrims regain the Holy City? Then the Greek emperor with ulterior motives cannot stand behind us with resentment and dissatisfaction, because your Seleucia is the first to bear the brunt." Richard took out Bohemond's secret letter and put it on Gawain's shoulder. side, "at least a force of force is needed to subdue, Godfrey, Bald Brother Wen, Lords Bohemond and Tancred, and Robert of Flanders are all willing to support you. Even Lord Raymond has expressed his intention to stay out of the matter. When you draw your sword and open a smooth road, there is nothing in front of you. Obstacle... It's time, after the success, the Grand Duke Your Excellency, you are the Caesar of Seleucia, and Bohemond is the Caesar of Antioch. After this is done, he will return to the Apulian region and encourage more Normans to besiege Constantinople. With the strength of you and the Normans, it is not a problem to make the Emperor Komnenos surrender."

After saying that, Richard clasped his hands, glanced at Varro, and raised his voice, "In this way, the enemies of Hugh and Earl William who died can also take revenge, instead of being wasted here by the complicated Greeks. The despicable rhetoric continues to humiliate, there is no better solution, believe me.”

Hearing this, Gawain's figure cast a long shadow on the tent curtain. He didn't comment on Richard's statement. He just sighed leisurely and felt his shadow swaying slightly.

On the third day, Gawain still met with Prince John in the Fei tent, and said that since the matter could not be clarified for so long, he would adopt a simple method, "The place where Hugh died tragically is located within the border of your territory, so The empire should take responsibility for this."

"Gawain, you are now the grand duke of the empire. Your mission is to take charge of all the armies in Anatolia and the navy of the islands. No matter where Hugh dies, you should be the one in charge." John was angry and showed no emotion. Accused without mercy.

"It's too late. If you want the covenant between the emperor and the pilgrims to continue to take effect and the east and west to continue to cooperate, then someone must bear full responsibility for this incident. So I hope that your majesty and the empire will recognize this reality." Gawain also lost his mind. He was patient and spoke aggressively. He obviously hoped to anger John and find a weakness.

"You are right. My father has crossed the strait with 10,000 troops, and there are tens of thousands of combatable soldiers in the Pamphylia Military District. But whether these people exist as allies of the pilgrims, or whether they are enemies, the key is It's entirely up to you, especially you Gawain, someone like you With such a dual identity, one should be more cautious in words and deeds." John was not moved at all, and his words were impeccable. Then he took two steps closer to Gawain, "There is another very fatal thing, and that is William Gerard, who is traveling with Hugh. Count Longmenil, his body has not yet been found.”

Gawain took two steps back, and Vallott, the chief counselor of the palace, shouted, "What, why didn't anyone tell me such a thing? His Royal Highness the King's brother was killed, and William Grandmenile disappeared without a trace?" "

"We are also actively searching for the whereabouts of William Grandmenile, but I suspect that he was also killed, but the place where his body was buried is unknown." Gawain raised his hands in a panic, making a soothing gesture, hoping The discussion of this doubtful point ends here.

"Then there's no final conclusion at all, right! As long as William Grandmenil doesn't know whether he's dead or alive, or his body can't be found..."

"Perhaps William Grandmenile simply fled back to Apulia or Antioch because of fear of crime and framed thoughts." John immediately interrupted Gawain's explanation.

Vallo shouted again, "I understand, Bohemond of Antioch ordered..."

"Wallow, shut up. This is simply a baseless conjecture. Since when can conjectures replace facts?" Gawain roared with help and support. Then, with sweat all over his head, he once again raised the "no-fight card" to John, and said If William Grandmenil is not found, these malicious speculations are baseless.

"Very good, we finally reached an agreement." John stared at Gawain vigorously, and then summarized today's mutual arguments. Yes - he had achieved a complete and overwhelming victory.

Maupulos, who was sitting next to him, also laughed, with a very approving look: Yes, the Roman Empire's debating skills are unrivaled, not to mention the disrespectful man in front of him, who used his lower body to deceive the ignorant princess. A good person.

It is said that at night, in Gawain's camp, Valor started to make a scene and said many things that were not conducive to the unity of the pilgrims. He accused Bohemond of being a black-hearted behind-the-scenes theater owner, Gawain of being a poor actor who was trying to smooth things over, and the other lords of the house were lowly servants who put up the curtains and sold their consciences for two or three copper coins. The devil and the clown announced the show and blew the trumpet for them. They performed disgusting, obscene, and anti-Christian plays. Gowen sat in another tent, drinking all night and listening to Valor's sarcasm.

"Things are moving more and more in our favor, Your Highness. It is obvious that this is a clumsy farce directed and performed by your majesty's enemies. The Franks, Varangians, and Norman barbarians and bandits have no human ethics. When they go crazy, they even kill their own people." On the other side, in the victorious tent of John, the white-haired Maupoulos also expressed his praise for the prince's performance without hesitation.

John, who was taking a break in a chair, had a humble expression on his face, but he was still very excited and benefited in his heart. In his previous career, he always regarded Gawain as the most powerful enemy. Today's "fighting fiercely", although Gawain only lost in words, was still extremely exciting. Perhaps this is what the Western Franks pursue, the kind of fair fight between knights.

But at this moment, the ugly general Taitishius, whom he hated very much, stood outside the tent and asked for an audience without knowing the time.

A correct version in 16-9 Book Bar!

"Why did you come here? Wasn't he asked to defend the city of Philadelphia?" John muttered. (To be continued ~^~)