Eagle Byzantium

Thanks to classmate Drowned and classmate Prussia for the reward

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However, the eunuch agreed without hesitation. When he followed George and his guards out of the commander's tent, he announced, "The imperial officer who came with me will continue to distribute the emperor's gifts to the soldiers in the camp, and the guards will be responsible for maintaining order. We will be back in less than an hour." As he said this, he smiled and winked at the stablemaster, the new Sebastocrat, and then stuffed the deed to the manor given to him by the other party into his sleeve.

Soon, they walked out of the camp. "This time, there will be no more rewards for His Majesty's inner palace guards and the Turks. This is also His Majesty's will, because the guards have already been distributed. The Turks have granted them the titles of Sultan and Emir, and also given them the privilege of trading in the imperial capital." In front of the camp gate, the eunuch walked onto the sedan chair and said to the stablemaster who was getting on the horse. Then George took the 20-man Italian veteran guards, plus the adjutant Cranmer, and behind the eunuch, only Gawain and the guard officer continued to serve as guards.

The Lake of Nicaea was filled with blue-gray water, and waves rose and receded against the coast. On the opposite side, Gawain could see the backs of the monastery and tower of the same color. Following this road, within about two minutes (one hour in Byzantium was divided into five minutes, and each minute was about twenty-four minutes now), you can reach the small monastery that George mentioned.

On a wooded hillside that was easily crossed, several believers of the Tiflis Pauline sect had a sentry post there.

Originally, Kabeamiya was wearing a cloak and standing on horseback behind the believers to observe the formation and details of George's camp. As a result, the eunuch and the stable master came directly over at this time. Kabeamiya was afraid that dodging would cause suspicion, so she got off the horse and stood behind with her head down.

"This sentry post is too close to our camp. We will move east the next day." When passing by this hillside, the stable master on horseback did not forget to issue this temporary order to the hired Tevris party soldiers. Just when everyone bowed down to obey, Kabeamiya's eyes suddenly flashed a familiar figure, and she almost fainted immediately. Yes - that was the tall barbarian man who had violated her holiness many times, intentionally or unintentionally. Now he was wearing a warrior helmet, riding the Turkic mare, and walked past her in front of her.

The man's figure turned into ashes and was wiped out by the holy fire. Kabeamiya could recognize him even from the "stink" of the ashes.

"No, Cabeamia, you are the descendant of the great Golden Hand Archon Helisochir of the Republic. Now is the time to plan big things. Don't be impulsive." The woman kept adjusting her breathing to calm herself down. When she came to her senses, she found that Gawain's back had turned down the hillside.

At this moment, Cabeamia took off her cloak and hood, smoothed her hair hanging by her ears, tried to control her mind, and finally prepared to complete the greatest plan between her and her believers.

The monastery that George mentioned is on the protruding cliff on the northeast side of the lake. The terrain is relatively gentle and the surrounding scenery is also beautiful. The monastery here was originally built to enshrine the remains of three hermits in the cave. Now that George's guards entered, they immediately "invited" all the monks to come out, and then enshrined the portraits of Saint Dimitri and Emperor Komnenos inside, and the eunuch and the stable master walked in.

As for Gawain, he and the guard stood in front of the jungle on the cliff outside the monastery and tied up their horses. Of course, Diogenes' emotions towards Gawain were still mainly resentful, so the two of them carried weapons and shields, stood a full fifteen feet apart, and never spoke.

Soon six of George's personal soldiers came over and stood in a cordon between the two of them, guarding the horses brought by everyone. These people were very familiar with Gawain, and soon they talked and laughed with each other. Without exception, they all hated the guard. On weekdays, they thought he was unkind, although he fought bravely and diligently.

Diogenes didn't mind at all, but sat directly under a tree, took out the wine bag, and drank by himself.

At this time, above the higher mountains, the inky clouds rolled in, the sunlight quickly withered, and the burning wind that had passed the top sank down, covering the monastery with a layer of gray and suffocating color.

In front of the statue, the eunuch looked at George kindly, "I hope that Lord Sebastocrat will listen to my request just now, and immediately give up the attack on Paphlagonia and Trebizond, return to Gallipoli, and wipe out the forces of Zahas."

"I am going to hunt down the emperor's old enemy, but the military settlement has just begun, and the situation has not yet completely stabilized. Once I have settled the Turkish mercenaries and the Tevris party, I will immediately go to the other side of the strait to prepare for your Majesty's advance. "Drive away."

A deep thunder roared, and the eunuch turned around. The shadow and backlight made his expression extremely terrifying, and the stable master's adjutant Cranmer took a step back in fear. Then the eunuch took out a small rosewood box from the altar behind the icon. "Originally, I fully supported the stable master's expedition in Asia Minor. For this, I went against all odds and repeatedly asked His Majesty for food, wages and rewards. But now you have rejected me many times. What do you think? Are you ignoring my status?"

This was a very serious statement, because everyone knew that Nicodemia was the emperor's agent, and what he meant was the emperor's will. At this time, in the flash, George realized that the purpose of the eunuch's visit was not simple.

Cranmer next to him had already drawn his sword. It should be known that the eunuch only brought two attendants with him at this moment, while he had a full 20-man elite guard, and on the way here, there were all the sentries and forts of the Typhris Party of the personal stable master.

"I just want to manage Asia Minor and build an eternal barrier for the empire. You should understand me, eunuch." George stood up slowly, and then he said to Cranmer, "You go out, return to the barracks quickly, follow the established plan, disarm and annihilate the Red Hand Guards and the troops of Taitius."

Then, Cranmer responded, and then cautiously followed the colonnade and retreated from the back door.

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"After I sent troops here, I not only corrected and rectified military discipline, but also recovered dozens of cities, vast lands, and countless people. If I go back now, I will definitely ruin the good situation." After seeing Cranmer leave, George opened his hands and said with excitement and joy, "George Paralogus is so popular with soldiers and people! He is also a typical military noble. I believe I will bring the empire to a new height. The humiliation suffered by the Romans before will be avenged. My spear will pierce the hearts and heads of all the enemies of the empire like Emperor Saint Basil, and the purple flag will fly again in Antioch, the Holy City, and Alexandria."