Eagle Byzantium

"This is the power of the Messadeni family, like the surging ocean." Gawain stepped aside and complimented the widow humbly. He understood that now was the moment to rely on her.

Ingrina's eyes were burning with the firelight, she looked down eagerly, and equally eagerly looked at Gawain wearing the holy armor, "Your injuries have also healed, this is really a gratifying thing. ”

"Yes, I will live up to His Majesty the Emperor's trust and your love, and I will do my best to annihilate this bold group of Norman bandits and protect the eternal safety of Corinth." Gawain promised, patting his chest.

At this time, a messenger came hurriedly on horseback, then dismounted and climbed up the stairs, and then said to the count commander, "It is said that the five thousand Zahas bandits from Cape Tiacate have already moved along the Laconia plain. And on board, Emir Zahas personally served as the commander-in-chief.”

"They are just incompetent gangsters and pirates. We don't need to pay attention to Zahas, who seems to be alienated from the Normans. We can just leave a small team to guard the defense of Corinth. We will continue to chase the invading Normans and completely eliminate them. Hundreds of enemies, too It is much better than simply repelling 10,000 enemies." Gawain waved his hand to indicate that the planned plan would not be confused at all. He would not be fooled by this kind of news. On the other hand, Inglina was also extremely excited. I especially like the way men make decisions.

Soon after, on the beach, the sailors on the ship decks dropped the ropes one after another, and countless farmhands, cattle, mules and horses were tied to the ropes. Even the female workers came to help, and the sound of trumpets went straight into the late night snack. Amidst the vibrating sound, the first Pilomon paddled The boat followed the water and was dragged to the wooden board by ropes. Then people propped up the wooden sticks to prevent it from sliding out. The rest continued to shout slogans and slowly rowed the boat, with the lubrication of the grease, Passed straight through the city wall of this small Corinthian city. "Arrived at Pereira Bay!" The leader Francesco waved the flag, "Ahhhhh!" People held up long wooden sticks and inserted them into the bottom of the ship, then slightly pried it up and pushed it away. Entered the bay over there.

The rising white waves were clearly visible even in the temple. Amalfi sailors, Saracen and Greek rowers boarded the first rowing boat to cross the land of Corinth and rush into the Gulf of Pereira. , and tied chains with iron hooks to the stern and mast, and with the sound of drums, they began to row the ship forward with all their might - and then one ship towed the other, and they passed through the oil plank lane. From then on, An ocean, arrive in this ocean.

"A miracle, simply a miracle. I will pray in the church tomorrow for your victory, Earl Gawain." Ingrina saw six rowing warships, and more than ten small boats, all coming. After being pulled into the Pereira Sea one after another, I couldn't contain my excitement.

Over there, Gawain and Diognis both put on helmets and turbans and said goodbye to the generous and helpful wealthy widow, "After destroying the Normans, come back and accept your banquet, your noble lady."

So Yinglina's eyes followed Gawain, one step after another, never letting go.

"We go to destroy the Norman gangsters, and sooner or later she will follow and destroy you." Diognis said.

"I am doing this for the good of this army."

"Go to Italy immediately. You will be outside the power of the empire, right? You will be in a semi-autonomous state, ignoring or even contemptuous of the emperor's authoritative orders." The officer suddenly said.

Gawain smiled and said, "You'd better wait until I have established a foothold in Italy before saying this. I will not refuse the emperor's tax collectors and officials. After all, I need the flag given by the empire. Gawain commands Or the Roman Legion under the banner of the red hand.”

This made the officer feel more at ease. When the two of them walked towards the guards lined up under the temple, Diognis asked cautiously, "Zahas, you really don't have to worry?"

Gawain mouthed to the firelight on the Corinthian side, "The three ships from Amalfi are too heavy. They are the remaining force of the city of Corinth. Don't worry, your Emperor will come to Thessa with his troops soon." What Li and Moria want to do is not only solve Zahas, but also integrate these rich towns into the empire's system. In addition, once we win against the Normans who have penetrated here, Zahas will automatically take action. There is no need to be afraid of retreating.”

After the count commander and the capture officer had all boarded the ship, Francesco waved a light on the first ship as a signal, and then the entire ship carried 500 Tecopo mercenaries and 400 Italian veterans. The team, following the sea channel, "Go in the direction of Lepanto, the target!"

The east is already bright.

But among the foothills and high ridges on the right coast, beacon fires were still burning everywhere - these were all lit by Titicius's cavalry to guide Gawain's fleet in the night mist.

Over there, Titicius's small group of cavalry followed closely behind the Norman team. They all built up a great momentum and continued to shoot arrows bravely at Tancred's rearguard. Although the Normans People can get perfect protection from helmets and chainmail, but the lightly-armed Calabrian soldiers suffered a lot of injuries and their marching speed was also slowed down.

Tancred was a little uneasy. He repeatedly asked Raul if he wanted to speed up and take at least thirty knights to Lepanto to check our return route and ships.

But Raul kept comforting the young man, "Most of the Greek troops may still be lingering in the Cadmea area, just sending some fly-like cavalry to harass us. I have fought with them for forty years and know their nature well - unless they are under the command of an extremely glorious general or even an emperor, they can gather a team of 5,000 to 50,000 to fight the enemy."

As a result, before half an hour had passed since Raul's prediction, the flag of Taitishius appeared at the pass on their side. About three or four hundred Turkish cavalry came in a roundabout way and controlled the right side of the entire wilderness: from here on the road, to Taitishius's army, is the only way to Lepanto.

"So this is what they did!" Even Raul was furious at the cowardice of the Greek army. He then led 30 Norman knights who were charging into the battle formation, formed a spearhead formation, raised their lances, and rushed forward bravely. "The rest of the people, whether they are healthy or injured, all rush forward. When we reach Lepanto, these Greek cowards will be helpless against us!"

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As Raul expected, the cavalry of Titius was lightly armed and weak. They first deployed on the plain below the pass, and immediately shot rows of arrows at Raul's assault formation. Then, in order to avoid the Normans' lance charge, they scattered like a group of flying insects, and most of them fled in the opposite direction.

"Go, go!" Raul stood on the pass with a spear in his hand, waving his hand eagerly, asking the Normans to rush forward one after another, until he saw a man on the high mountain raising a flag embroidered with red hands.