The western front of the empire was certainly not without problems, in fact, the rebellion on the Danube front had always been a major problem in the capital, but at the moment the emperor seemed to be more worried about Abu Qasim of Nicaea, and the papal legate did not know about the Flemish, who had just settled in Nicomedia, and had been in correspondence with the Seljuk Sultan of Baghdad since last autumn about the chaos after Suleiman's death.

Andreano Komnenos was one of the few people who saw the secret letter containing the Seljuk Sultan Malikshah himself, in which he wrote:

"I have heard of your Majesty's troubles, and am aware of all the difficulties which Your Majesty has encountered since his accession to the throne, and the Pechenegs have waged war against you as soon as you have settled the Latin question, and Abu Qasim has at the same time broken the peace treaty between Suleiman and His Majesty, and has raged in Asia Minor as far as the Cape of Mary.

If Your Majesty wishes to expel Abu Qasim from the land, and Asia and Antioch renew their submission to you, simply send the eldest princess to Baghdad and marry my firstborn, and you will be invincible again. With my help, you will be able to accomplish all these great things with ease, not only in the East, but also in Illyria and the whole West. With the reinforcements I have provided for you, no one will be able to disobey Your Majesty from now on. ”

Baghdad was equally wary of the misfortunes of Abu Qasim, Shaka, Danishmund, and even the Sultan's brother Tutush, who threatened more than just the government of Constantinople. In the eyes of Grand Viziernesan Murk, Constantinople and Baghdad had a common interest in containing the power of Asia Minor and Syria.

The latest news is that the Sultan of Malikshah has entered Edessa and Meritene and has stabilized the situation without removing the Roman governors, and that the Seljuk troops who had evacuated from Sinop had returned the treasury to the Romans in their entirety. The Emperor may next attack the Seljuk warlords who dared to defy both Constantinople and Baghdad, starting with Abu Qasim of Nicaea.

The Sultan of Baghdad and the Grand Vizier may take the opportunity to deal with the Turkish, who have seized Damascus, whose own brothers are always the most dangerous opponents than outsiders.

The Janissary Chief, Andreano Komnenos, may have taken over from Kizicus, but more likely to have been stationed on the Western Front to keep an eye on the rebels who were plundering the Northern Military District, while the chief nobleman, Isaac Komnenos, would have stayed in the capital to watch over the disgruntled bureaucrats, including the Ducasses.

In any case, this arrangement was not something that Andreano and the Janissary Commander Nabites should discuss.

"Recently there have been some rumors from the commander of the Meisembria Military District...... "Andreano felt the need to warn him, even if he didn't think it was true.

Nabites was silent, he was waiting for the imperial brother to continue to explain that he was just a mouthpiece, and the chief nobleman's reluctance to speak to the emperor in person was an attitude in itself.

"The Manichaean pagans are seeking help from the Hungarians...... Andreano regretted as soon as he spoke, feeling that the Anglobarian might be laughing at himself.

"I'll pass it on to Your Majesty." Nabitus replied with a blank face.

The governor of the Meisembria military district, a Pecheneg, knew more about the fallen northern regions than the nobles of the capital, and Nabitus did not think the news from the other side was worthy of ridicule - but what would the emperor think of this rumor?

Angus was now leading his men out of the city, and the sixty men left behind by Dagobert were the most well-armed knights, and as a foreign legion, their equipment retained the Latin style, although the inhabitants of the capital's suburbs were clearly familiar with their foreign "neighbors".

Seeing that everyone had entered the barracks, Angus took Gillick and Maeve to the doctor, their healing medicine was now running low, and the herbs in the north were obviously not easy to get here, so it was better to find some new potion recipes.

"How's your Greek?" Angus was still somewhat skeptical.

"It's not enough to be a philosopher, but it's better than those dirt buns." Gillick refers to the Praetorian Guards that haunt the vicinity of Brahnay from time to time.

They entered a house with a crooked inscription, but they did not see anyone coming forward, and there was a queue inside, and at the front was a man healing.

"What are they talking about?" Angus used the dialect of the Highlands.

"Wait......"

Gillick leaned in, and after a long time of listening, he burst out laughing, causing the man to look back and glare angrily, and only then did he curse and get up and leave.

Before and after the next patient came up, Angus said angrily to Gillick, "What are you laughing at?" ”

"I didn't ...... It's nothing...... But I really ...... The doctor said to the man, you have infertility......" Gillick relieved himself and continued as he took the kettle from Angus's hand, "The man said, but I have seven children. ”

"What did the doctor say?" Maeve smiled.

"The doctor told him, take care of it."

Deafening laughter rang out across the rooftops, and everyone began to glare at them.

After being blasted out, the three decided to take a stroll around the neighborhood.

The markets in Constantinople were strictly regulated, and outside the city walls, there were barracks and residential quarters, and after a short walk, the bored Gillick began to urge his lord to go to the city to "see the world".

"Forget about churches and bronze statues, we need to go back to camp."

"Who are they?" Maeve suddenly raised her arm, looking curious.

Angus looked over and saw a group of barbarians with bows and arrows taking turns kicking and kicking something.

"It's none of our business."

He put his cloak over a somewhat glaring splendid military suit and decided to avoid these dangerous people.

Several dog barks were heard in the crowd, mixed with the screaming of a woman.

Angus sighed and reached for the hilt of his sword in the saddle.