In Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constans II was throwing a tantrum in his own Sun Palace, "What? Overturning the previous decree? Overthrowing the "Continuation" and the "Edict"? Isn't this tantamount to overthrowing my imperial power and overthrowing my empire? Is this worth it? Martin and Maxim, two rebellious horses, did they eat the heart of a bear and dare to incite public opinion to stir up rebellion? Dare to be arrogant with me? I think I'm getting impatient! Come, I will send a letter to the Italian governor, ordering him to capture and behead these two horses as soon as possible, so as to set an example! ”

During the reign of Heraclius, Patriarch Pyrrhus of Constantinople put forward an argument that "Christ has only one will", but it was strongly opposed by the bishops of Rome and North Africa, although after the accession of Constans II, he issued an edict not to argue about this topic.

But when Bishop Martin took office, he had the ambition to extend the authority of the Archbishop of Rome to the side of Constantinople in the East, and he showed the Eastern Church the theological views that the Western Church had always adhered to in Christology. At this time, Maxim, another great figure of the Christianity, came to Rome from Africa, and the two of them met at first sight, and each expressed their dissatisfaction with the promulgation of Constants II's "Edict". After deliberation, it was decided that Martin would preside over a synod of bishops to declare the position of the Western Church.

Under the manipulation of Martin and Maxim, a theological council was held in Rome, and they soon issued a proclamation demanding that Constans II overthrow Heraclius's "Continuation" and his own "Edict", which was naturally furious when this manifesto reached the ears of Constance.

"Your Majesty, please quench the wrath of thunder." At this time, the chief minister Prushak hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him, "Your Majesty, these two horses cannot be killed. These are not two ordinary horses, Archbishop Martin is the head of the Western Church, and Maxim is one of the most famous missionaries in Africa today, these two horses are very appealing and have a significant influence on the Western Church. If Your Majesty really kills them, it will inevitably provoke a strong resistance from the Western Church, which will then endanger and shake the foundation of our Great Roman Empire. Besides, since Constantine the Great, how many emperors have dared to order the Archbishop of Rome to be killed? According to the old minister's bad opinion, Your Majesty might as well follow the precedent, and only order the Italian governor to catch the two horses, and then send them to our new city of Rome to be tortured severely, to induce them to repent, and then send them according to their mistakes. ”

"Either way, no matter what." Constans II let out a long breath: "The old duke has a point. This reminds me that Italy is a nest of two horses, and it is indeed inconvenient for me to attack them there. Then go down as you wish, and let the Italian governor arrest these two disobedient stallions. ”

When Wang Xuance sent an envoy to Constantinople, he knew from Wang Xuance that the power of the Chinese monarch would always be above the church, and the saying that the divine right of the monarch was a joke over there, and he was very yearning for such a day, and he was determined to deal with the dispute between the friends and religions, and strive to achieve the two-in-one of divine power and monarchy like his cheap brother-in-law Li Lu.

Just when Constans II was dreaming of Christ on earth, he was awakened by a war report from Egypt, "Your Majesty, the big thing is not good, the city of Alexandria is broken, and Massoud has occupied Egypt...... General Aris had no choice but to retreat to Crete with his army. In addition, Rustam and the little Persian emperor also followed him to Crete......."

"Massoud ......" Constans II was silent when he heard it, this Massoud was not defeated in the war with the Eastern Romans, and many of his generals even suffered from "Massoud phobia", and today's Aris defeat once again shows that Massoud is strong and powerful.

"Ladies and gentlemen, who of you would like to go to Egypt again and recapture the granary for the Empire?" Constans II looked at his civil and military ministers, "Don't you all claim to be the pillars of the empire...... Now I need some of you to contribute to the country......"

He waited for a long time, but no one came out, these high-ranking officials of the empire are now terrified when they hear Massoud's name, so they won't take risks, Aris doesn't believe in evil, how about it, isn't he still driven out of Alexandria by Massoud?

When Constans II saw such a scene, his eyes were almost on fire, and just when he wanted to be angry, an officer of low status stood up, "Your Majesty, Minister, Alexios. Komnenos is willing to serve his country and share your worries......"

When the military leaders of the Eastern Roman Empire saw it, they all laughed, "Alexios, are you talking big?" "Yes, Massoud is the sword of Ahura of the Persians, and he also suffered from the British...... "After Vasily died, there was no one to take the lead in the Komnenos family, and now even a stinky guy like Alexios dares to come out and speak falsely..."

No matter which country or nation, there is always such a group of people who can't do it themselves, and when others try to do practical things, they not only don't help, but they sneer and even drag their feet.

Alexios looked at Constans II on the throne, and didn't care about the cynicism of others, "Your Majesty, the minister is willing to share your worries and continue the unfinished business of Marshal Herat......"

Alexios mentioned Marshal Herat, which made Constans II very emotional. Papin was not assassinated by the hateful Lombards, so why did he send Aris, who was actually mediocre in military talent, to Egypt?

Herat. Papin's death is inseparable from some stubborn Eastern Roman military aristocrats, which Constans II knew well, thinking of this, Constans II suddenly got up and looked at Alexios with burning eyes. Komnenos, after a while, he waved his hand, "Let's disperse, let's disperse, little Komnenos stay, I have something to ask you......."

"Little Komunen, I want to know, what is your relationship with Marshal Herat??" Constans II asked Alexios, who was standing aside, after the dispersal of the court. Komunen, "How much do you know about Marshal Herat's training and use of troops?" ”

See Constans II ask himself, Alexios. Komnenos's eyes suddenly turned red, "Your Majesty, Marshal Herat is the teacher's minister, and you also know that the minister was born in the declining Komnenos family, if it wasn't for the teacher who promoted me from the soldiers, I wouldn't have the opportunity to stand in front of Your Majesty today......"

Constans II was overjoyed when he heard this, this is the disciple of his confidant and beloved general, it is his own person, "Come, little Komnenos, speaking of which, Marshal Herat is also my military enlightenment teacher, we are brothers in the same sect...... Come on, tell me about it, how should we improve the combat power of the emperor ** team?? ”

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that he should continue to follow the path of comprehensive angulation formulated by the teacher, and the British can beat the elite of Massoud to the ground in Taoli City, which is very revealing, in addition, Your Majesty, you also saw just now, these old officers were frightened by Massoud....The minister heard Wu Yuanqing say a sentence, call the soldiers to bear a bear, and the bears will be a nest, you said that there are such broken officers to lead the troops, and it is a joke not to defeat the battle........ Alexios said impassionedly.

"You're right, then Aiqing, what can you do about it?" Constans II's eyes began to glow.

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that we should establish a new army directly under your command outside of them, and this new army should learn from the British army in an all-round way, you said that there is no shame in learning from the strong....." Alexios said his plan, "As for those old things, let's take them step by step......"

"Oh, little Komnenos, you are really a treasure sent by God, it is my Zhou Gongjin......" Constans II has been reading the Greek version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" recently, but what he admires most here is the little overlord Sun Ce, Sun Ce's chief military advisor and general is not Zhou Yu Zhou Gongjin.

While the two were talking speculatively, the chief minister of the Eastern Roman Empire, Sergio. Prushak walked in, "Your Majesty, the minister has something urgent to inform Your Majesty......"

"The old duke said to listen to it...."For this old man, Constans II still respects him very much, if he didn't do his best to assist, those careerists are afraid that they would have ousted themselves from power a long time ago, in the heart of Constans II, although the old man is not the same existence as Zhuge Kongming, but Zhang Zhao of the Eastern Roman Empire is still qualified.

"Your Majesty, the British landed in Egypt and annihilated the main force of Massoud's southern expedition at Rajna, and Massoud fled back to Ctesiphon in disarray, and the city of Alexandria was broken before the British could hold it for half a day...... Now Egypt has fallen into the hands of the British....." Prushac said with a sad face.

"What??" After Constans II heard the news that Egypt fell into the hands of the British army, it was like five thunderbolts, he sat on the throne, Egypt has special significance for the Eastern Roman Empire, only by recapturing Egypt and the Levant, the Eastern Roman Empire can achieve food self-sufficiency and restore the glory of the empire, but now the British suddenly appeared and occupied Egypt, which gave Constans II a hard stick and knocked him a brain.

"The old duke, the English are our allies, do you think it is possible for us to return to Egypt from them? Even if it's redeemed? After a long time, Constans II, who was calm, asked Prushac.

"My Majesty, your brother-in-law, the Emperor once said that what you can't get on the battlefield can't get on the negotiating field....." Prushak shook his head, indicating that there was nothing he could do.

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