Eagle Byzantium

"Has the fleet been negotiated in Venice? Because Henry, the fisherman, is helping Raymond to besiege Tripoli." Bohemond fully agreed with this package, but expressed concerns about maritime power.

"The Venetian problem is easy to solve. Recently they were very angry that the emperor sold two alum mines to the Red Duck people and granted the Pisa people trading rights and tax-free rights. They once again elected the wily hawk Feleeye Mochenigo as consul, and vowed to assemble all the Venetian ships on all seas, We need to launch a trade war against the Rela Duck, because once the interests of the Venetians and Amalfi people in Egypt are replaced by their new rivals in the east, the roots of their maritime city-state will be dug up," Gawain said. We are completely on the same page with the Venetians, so there is no need to worry about this.

Apsomates nodded (X6) and agreed.

The next two people formulated a detailed plan to deal with Raymond.

Finally, Gawain finally mentioned Cyprus again, "Since everyone is on the ship in a secret room, there will be no restrictions on economic and trade exchanges. I suggest that in the future, the fleets of Tarsus, Adana, Cyprus and Antioch will be There is no need to levy high tariffs on each other when traveling by caravan, only reasonable tariffs will be levied according to the boxes of goods when entering the port and the city. Just an additional tax. Saffron, salt, wood, pottery, leather, and honey from Tarsus, apples, grains, and smoked fish from Adana, wine, lime, and copper from Cyprus, sulphur, and pitch from Antioch, They can travel freely in large quantities, and ships and vehicles can help each other repair, so that within three years, military resources will be sufficient. "

Apsomates nodded (X7) and agreed.

So the secret meeting went very smoothly, and Gawain said: The Gemges brigade is fully under your command, Lord. I will temporarily return to the city of Tarsus to direct the construction of Miliocephalon Fortress and monitor the direction of Marash. News - after a month and a half, when I have enough time, I will personally lead the Red Hand Army to act as your rear guard.

"By the way, don't be too intimidating about Bartholomew. After all, the Holy Spear made outstanding contributions in the Battle of Antioch. There is no need for us to waste people. I have declared the city of Rome to pay tribute to the blind priest who died. Canonize him and erect a glorious tombstone for him in the church in Antioch." Before leaving, Gawain finally made this request to Bohemond.

Apsomates nodded (X8) and agreed.

And Bohemond did not deny that a mere Xibei holy spear was not worthy of his excessive concern.

Gawain and the Grand Duke of Cyprus left for a minute first, and then the Lord of Antioch came out abruptly. In the outer hall, Ridvan's emissary was still waiting there.

"I have asked the clerk to issue instructions. You only need to convey my verbal message to Ridwan - tell him to prepare three thousand soldiers, of which 800 are cavalry, to immediately follow my military operations from Latakia to Tripoli. "Bohemond said to the envoys representing the Sultanate of Aleppo like he treated his own servants.

In the city of Aleppo, the chimneys of various workshops, shops and watchtowers emitted puffs of light smoke in the sunset. In the villa that was transformed from the ancient Roman baths, Reed stood in the chapel with great annoyance. , because he heard the secret The envoy said about Bohemond's arrogant and arrogant performance and his ruthless insult to the Seljuq royal family, "Suleiman of Roma was defeated by me back then. How dare a tyrant who was born as a Norman horse bandit dare to treat him like this?" I!"

"Please Sultan, please be patient for the time being. This time might as well be used as an opportunity to train the Wakf Brotherhood's army, and I will personally lead it." Osdu, who was next to him, volunteered.

"But doesn't Bohemond recognize you?"

"That's okay, as long as Tancred is not in front of me. He is the one who has a deep hatred against me." Osdu continued, "In addition, I will give up my name for the time being, and the whole army will call me Jiangmo. It can cover people’s ears and eyes.”

Ridwan was very happy, but then he had a thought, "It would be too weak for you to go alone. I will send another Attaberg Marbolo to assist you."

At this time, Estu was not a fool, so he naturally heard the implication of Ridwan's words. However, he could not argue with others and could only accept the Mappolo "supervisor" who came out halfway.

In Maidens Castle, since Gawain left, the sea breeze has brought a few days of early summer rain, and it is pattering. However, what shocked Bohemond was that when he issued the order to march to Latakia - —In the whole fort, all the Norman knights and Calabrian light soldiers, as well as those from all walks of life, The light cavalry recruited from all over were all hiding in the awnings on the edge of the fort to take shelter from the rain - only the 2,000 Waqf Brotherhood spearmen from Aleppo, whose trademark was that they actually had recurve bows on their backs. and quivers, covered with leather to protect them from the rain, were neatly lined up in the rain, motionless.

Elsewhere, about six thousand soldiers of the Gimmegis Brigade, some carrying light spears, some holding small bucklers and swords, also under the command of Gregor and Plagit, lined up. It formed a phalanx of eight detachments, all standing in the rain and wind.

So Bohemond felt shocked and annoyed, "When did the Apulians become so weak and inferior to the armies of other nations?"

Then he suddenly saw a long-haired woman sitting on a wicker chair on the opposite side of the corridor built with stone pillars. She was surrounded by flowers that were watered by rain and glowing with anger. However, the woman had a gloomy expression and her eyes were staring. Looking at him - Bohemond suddenly felt a chill in his heart, and asked the attendants around him, "Is this my nephew's woman, the remnant of that Ani?"

After receiving an affirmative answer, Bohemond felt even more restless. He looked at the rain curtain outside, and then at the terrifying woman who was always staring at him, "She is a ghost fire, a witch, and a witch." It's detrimental to the whole cause. I really don't know why my nephew is so devoted to such a woman. All I can do is to get her away as soon as possible, as far away as possible. "

Soon after the rare rains stopped, Bohemond immediately took command of all the troops: 6,000 soldiers of the Gemmagis Brigade, 3,000 Aleppo servants, and 4,500 soldiers recruited by himself, consisting of 70 soldiers. Several Norman knights, a total of 14,000 people, quickly advanced towards the port of Latakia with various battle flags.

After receiving the unfortunate news, Latakia was in chaos. Among them, Titicius's remaining soldiers insisted on resisting to the end, while the chamber of commerce in the city advocated spending money to eliminate the disaster and exchanged the tribute of 10,000 Byzantine gold coins for the Bo. Peace in Hemond.

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In the end, the peace seekers gained the upper hand, because the next military garrison and city belonging to the emperor were still hundreds of miles away from this seaport city.

If a large sum of money can be exchanged for Bohemond's detour, it is generally worth it.

The peace talks went very smoothly. When Bohemond received the 3,000 gold coins delivered in advance, he suddenly turned against him and secretly sent forty knights to sneak attack and capture a tower near the sea in Latakia, and then killed him. Guard, open the gates: then all the troops of Antioch rushed in, and all Latakia was in flames. (To be continued ~^~)