The city of Lalisha was drenched in rain, the war had stopped for two days, and Alexei stood at the battlements and looked out into the distance, where the large battalion of the Third Legion was still standing, and the red eagle flag of the Legion fluttered in the sky, a thorn in his heart.

The blackened and rotten wood in the outer camp of the Third Army camp was everywhere, and the little sparks were finally extinguished by the heavy rain, and the soldiers were picking up badly damaged supplies and ordnance in this ruined camp.

Although the legionnaires were not numerous, the fire burned to the logistics site where the legionnaires stored their rations before the heavy rains, and the soldiers inevitably fell into a starvation predicament.

"My lord, our soldiers are running out of food, and although we can continue to hold out with this large battalion and wait for His Majesty the Emperor to come back, hunger will crush us!"

Pseros said with dismay, the Legion was in a great predicament.

Theodosius looked at his subordinates, his resolute character was admired by him when he was training in Constantinople, but today he also showed a look of despair, so the army was at the end of the mountain.

"Let's get out of here!" Theodosius lowered his head and looked at the land, he couldn't hold on any longer, if he couldn't go to the surrounding area to eat, his legion would collapse without the rebel strike!

Suddenly burst into tears, the loyal commander of the regiment had spent the past two days waiting for the other soldiers to eat first, and then eating for himself, and to find good food and distribute it to the wounded as much as possible, and he tried his best to find a way to fight the rebels.

If it were an officer of the imperial aristocracy, he would not care about the life or death of these low-level soldiers from poor children, they would only flee for their lives like poor rabbits.

"Okay, my lord, I'll deliver your orders!"

Pseros bowed slightly, clasping his right hand on his chest, a general who could choose to back down for his soldiers undoubtedly deserved his respect, and he was proud to have such a commander.

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In the conference room of the town hall, Alexei was holding a purple robe, his face close to the inside of the dress, and he couldn't help himself.

Augustus of Rome, I will surely ascend to this throne and prove my ability to do great things with bastards, my father!

Riddle walked briskly into the hall, and when he saw the intoxicated appearance of his master, he breathed imperceptibly, power was addictive, and he had tasted the luscious taste, but then there was endless loneliness.

When Riddle stood beside Emperor Alexios, he always questioned inwardly how much happiness the prostrate people at the feet of the great Augustus could bring him, and he only saw the loneliness of the emperor when he was alone, and the height of the supreme position was unbearable.

"My lord, the Third Legion has left Lalisha!"

Alexei looked back and saw Riddle who was half-kneeling on the ground, looking down at Riddle who was asking for instructions to him, he was a little embarrassed, gently put away the gorgeous purple robe, and suddenly looked at Riddle with wide eyes, what did he just say?

"You're saying Theodosius evacuated Lalisha on his own initiative?" Alexei couldn't help but wonder if his army hadn't launched an attack in the past few days!

"My lord, I think Theodosius is probably out of food, and the Greek fire we projected will most likely hit the granary of the Third Legion!

They couldn't hold on, so they had to retreat to the surrounding towns to eat! Riddle's military instinct was quick to give the answer.

Alexei's eyes lit up: "Can we go after it?" ”

"I'm afraid not, my lord, before Emperor Alexios returned to the imperial capital, in order to ensure speed, he took almost all the knights and most of the war horses in the whole army, and we lacked knights who could run long distances.

And now that the situation in the city is unstable, we can't easily send a large army to pursue it, I guess Emperor Alexios should be on his way here by now! ”

Alexei's face was gloomy when he heard that his younger brother might be on the way to attack him, and his eyes were gloomy, and his eyes only burst out with a hint of eagerness when he saw the purple robe, and the throne will eventually belong to me!

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Riddle walked on the iron fence of the water dungeon, his light steps making no sound, and there was no figure under the surface of the water, when suddenly a hand grabbed him by the ankle as he walked past.

Riddle stopped and looked down at the man, his withered face had lost its former heroism, no matter how strong the Roman warriors were, they couldn't stand in the water dungeon for days, they were shaken!

"Help me!" The mournful voice shook Riddle's originally strong heart, these people were originally his robes.

"His Royal Highness Alexei's meaning, those who are willing to serve can be released, and those who express their support can be restored to their original positions!" Riddle crouched down to look at the originally stubborn man, who had now been tortured to the point of inhuman form by the harsh conditions of the water prison.

"Woo! Woo! Woo! Good! With a choked voice, the man gave in.

Riddle had the doors of the dungeon open and bring people out, and his master needed the officers to be present at the pro-standing meeting with dignity, and they needed to take a shower!

"Who else? His Highness Alexei is willing to forgive anyone who turns his back on the False Emperor and surrenders to him! ”

Riddle's voice echoed inside the dungeon, the ripples at the bottom of the water turbulent, and a figure appeared, a pair of hands stretched out of the iron fence, the desire for life made them succumb, even if it was a fake surrender, no one wanted to stay in this dark place anymore!

"Excellent! I appreciate your abandonment of darkness and light, and once His Highness Alexei ascends the throne, you will all receive eternal titles and great rewards! ”

Two-thirds of the officers chose to join Alexei, the usurper, and instead of dying in obscurity, it was better to swear allegiance and then sit back and watch his success or failure.

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On this day, the sky began to clear, the unsuspecting people and soldiers of the city were gathered, the central part of Lalisha had long been emptied, and a tall viewing platform had been erected.

On the viewing platform sat elders from the military and the church, but there was no smile on their gloomy faces, only their bodies leaned slightly to maintain a sitting position, and behind each of them stood a majestic soldier in full armor.

At this time, the ceremony began, Alexei, dressed in a rich purple robe and wearing a sparkling jewel crown on his head, appeared on the viewing platform, and the people had never seen the emperor, and they all fell to their knees in fear.

The soldiers outside the hall could not see the emperor's face from a distance, and they also knelt down to pay respects, and people supported a new emperor in confusion, completely unaware of what kind of disaster it would be.

Alexei stood on a high platform and enjoyed the spectacle of worship, which was the glory that a king should enjoy.

God grant me glory!