This is the legacy of Agamemnon, and to this day, remains an important port in the Morea. ”

Agamemnon, King of Mycenae, is recorded as a mythical hero in The Odyssey, and is still a frequent guest in the theater, a tragic hero, and often resonates with more people.

After the Empire took over the Peloponnese, this "untamable" land gradually became an outpost of the core territory of the Eastern Empire. Long ago, this barren land of dwarf shrubs, olive groves, and tiny pines was a stark contrast to Greece across the Isthmus of Corinth. Moreah was even considered an unfit land for survival. Today, however, the land of wheat, rice, cotton, and olive has not only become the breadbasket of the empire, but has even given birth to a brilliant civilization.

"I didn't tell Prince Thomas about this trip, and we don't have to bother him, it's a big deal, and Theodoro may not be able to pull his face and return to Combrine with us."

Theodoro...... This old guy doesn't have any quirks. When I left the Golden Palace, I was indeed infected with tuberculosis. Geoffrey limped up to his shoulder, "In the first few years of His Majesty Constantine XI's accession to the throne, Prince Thomas was not less than a little to persuade Theodoro to return to the auxiliary government, and the empire at that time was ...... It is indeed already in danger, or rather, there is no cure. Another small plague broke out in Constantinople, and the people who could still move in the whole city at that time were probably not even occupied by Constantine Square. ”

"Also tuberculosis?"

"Pretty much...... To be honest, I admire the people who were able to stay in Constantinople at that time. Whatever the reason for Theodoro's delay in returning to the court in the first place, I can understand it. Jeffrey took out a piece of letter paper from his pocket, and the letter was naturally written by Theodoro, Jeffrey and Theodoro used to have a lot of political differences, but now, the two have gradually become old friends through letters, "Theodoro, this guy, did lose confidence in the empire at that time, but no one expected that now the empire has recovered a large part of the Balkan territory." And it is already possible to defend against the Ottomans with the help of the Aegean Sea and the fleet......"

"What do you mean...... Theodoro's reluctance to return to the court was due to guilt for his escape. ”

"A big part of it. Your Majesty, after all, people want to save face. ”

The road from Puerto Patras to the village of Rupaquia, where Theodoro was temporarily staying, is not too far. When I arrived, it was not yet evening. The Peloponnese was not as prosperous as Greater Greece or Constantinople, and the village of Rupacia was even more shabby.

Except for the fact that there is a prominent monastery in the middle of the village next to a sawmill pit, the village is not much different from what it was under the Peloponnesian League in ancient Greece. Before the winter had passed, Rupaqia looked even more depressed, and there were not many people to be seen in the muddy aisles of the village. The smell of livestock manure mixed with the wheat stacks filled the air.

Perhaps the shoulders surrounded by a few secular knights were too conspicuous, and even the children who had been playing in the street were scattered.

"Here...... It was the land of the great Roman Empire, Prince Thomas...... You guys...... Who are you? The village elder, dressed in a robe, followed the tax collector and crawled out of a low house, followed by seven or eight militia-looking men who could not even hold their weapons.

"We are...... Oh, let's come to Mr. Theodoro, may I ask if he lives in this village? Morey remembered John's instructions and stopped revealing John's identity.

"Theodoro? That savior, you say? Of course, of course...... If it weren't for Mr. Theodoro, Rupakia Village would probably no longer exist! The village elder, who was only wrapped in one dress, shivered in the cold wind, but when he mentioned Theodoro, his whole body was refreshed, "It's been a few years since Old Theodoro moved here, but he finally stopped Patio's mouth!" Otherwise, we're all doomed! ”

"Partheno?"

"That guy is an old bandit! His family was in the shipbuilding business in Athens, and his family was quite rich, but he gave birth to such a brute! After he had been murdered in Athens, he hid in the Peloponnese, hired a large group of thugs, and entrenched himself near Myrsini on the west coast......"

"Alright, we just want to know where Mr. Theodoro is, and we'll talk about Patio, and we'll talk about it later." Jeffrey's voice came over his shoulder.

The village elder and the tax collector looked at each other, a little alarmed, "What are you looking for Theodoro?" ”

"Discuss something. It won't cause you any trouble. Morey said patiently.

"Mr. Lanit, Rupakiac has never been a big man...... Are you sent by Partheno......" The tax collector took a half-step back, standing in the middle of a group of half-hung militiamen.

"All you have to do is tell us where Mr. Theodoro is. If we are going to have a conflict with you, see if the weapons in your hands can pierce our armor! ”

"Mr. Tax Collector, consider that Theodoro has only been able to pay off so many debts for us in the short time since he first moved here. His family didn't have much property, just planted a field to support himself. How can you come up with so much money? It should be possible that Theodoro can know some noble lords......"

……

Theodoro's dwelling, which looks no different from the rest of the villagers, is built on a half-slope north of the village of Rupachia, with a half-timbered fence enclosing a half-slope behind the house, which appears to be used for growing crops, but now it is somewhat deserted. There was a sturdy mare tied to the wooden shed outside the house, and such a luxury should probably be Theodoro's main possession here.

On the whole, Theodoro's secluded life here should have been quite hard and exquisite, and I am afraid that there is still a lot of money left over from the years when he was the chief minister of Constantinople.

Halfway up the mountain, Theodoro seemed to sense something and opened the door.

John had already informed Theodoro of the sincerity of coming here to make a "three-way visit", but his expression was obviously a little more shocked when he saw Jeffrey coming down from his shoulder with a cane.

"Your Majesty." Theodoro was about to bend down when John grabbed his left arm.

"Wait until you see my father putting it out, Fort Combrigne is not in the habit of this...... Mr. Theodoro, it's really hard for you to live in seclusion for so many years. ”

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