Richard, who avoids two French princesses and an envoy of the Eastern Empire, is discussing with William Marshall a major event that will shake the continent.

Emperor Frederick the Redbeard, known as the butcher of Milan, is fighting with the Holy See for the right to contract Swiss mercenaries.

This was the second attempt by the Germans in many years, and the invasion of Italy seemed imminent.

William Marshall, a close minister of former King Angelven, naturally knew a lot of the inside story and could tell the story.

"Your Highness!"

"Please don't underestimate the eunuch who is groveling and flattering the French princess, and it is better to guard him a little."

"Your Majesty Henry's sources are accurate, and it was after receiving this envoy that the Holy Roman Emperor began a new round of military expansion."

Prince Richard glanced quietly at Licini's location, and then motioned for William Marshall to continue.

"Now among those strong mountain people, there are already three mercenary groups that have defected to the emperor."

"If the envoys of the Eastern Empire didn't play any role in this, I don't believe it at all."

Mercenaries who are only interested in profit are all taking people's money and people to eliminate disasters, and the Swiss spearmen are the best among them.

The Swiss, who are loved by their employers for their loyalty, courage and resourcefulness, have always been an important force in the European race.

"The Holy See is in danger!"

The two looked at each other tacitly, and they both knew what the other was thinking.

Since the emperor of the north has such financial resources, there will definitely be another big war in the coming year.

As for the contract?

Please, that can only restrain the weak, and for the strong it is just a piece of waste paper.

Redbeard, who was sure that the sword in his hand would definitely go south, and the Pope would flee.

"William of Sicily, King of the South?"

"The Good King has been sick for a long time in recent years, and even if he wants to support the Lombard Alliance, he is afraid that he will be powerless."

"What about the Republic?"

"The power of the Venetians at sea is worth mentioning, and when it comes to land, ......"

Looking at William Marshall's contemptuous eyes, the prince knew he had asked a question that didn't need to be asked.

"My father?"

"His Majesty will never meddle in the disputes between the Germans and the Pope!"

"You should understand!"

It is no secret that the king of England was at odds with Pope Alexander.

King Henry II's murder of Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury, almost led to excommunication from the Holy See.

Later, he sent a letter to the Pope asking for a divorce from Queen Eleanor, but was forcefully refused.

Now that the Holy Roman Emperor is attacking Italy, it is permissible that King Angel will drink hard liquor and claim pleasure.

"The actions of the Eastern Empire are really becoming more and more alarming, and the intrigues of the Romans are far from being comparable to us."

Prince Richard was also shocked by the beautiful borrowing of the power of the Emperor of the East.

Things in the North, South, and East all turned with the baton of Emperor Alexios.

"But that's not the point."

"At the beginning of this year, the emperor of the Eastern Empire achieved another great victory."

"Emperor Alexios' generals inflicted heavy losses and wiped out most of the army of the Hungarian king Béla in the great forests of the Balkan Mountains."

"Now most of the nobles, including the king, have become prisoners of the emperor."

"His Majesty Alexander is actively mediating this matter, hoping to redeem King Béla from the emperor as soon as possible."

Richard was shocked by the words of his new subordinate, and I have to say that it was really shocking.

"Such glory, such a great cause, the Supreme is truly ......"

Heartfelt emotion, Richard sighed faintly, as a peer, he was still just an unknown French duke.

His land comes from the inheritance of blood, and his gold comes from his mother's gift.

Everything on the battleship was not fought by himself with a sword.

Shame on you!

When will it be my turn to make a difference?

"Fight against the enemies of God to the place of the tomb of Jesus Christ!"

"My legend will begin to be written!"

The prince grasped the ship's railing and whispered, and William Marshall nodded in approval.

Arouse the prince's competitive heart, and the battle against the infidels will surely continue, without a firm heart.

………………………

"You have to know about the most important big men in the empire right now."

"Her Majesty Mary, Queen Regent, princess from the Duchy of Antioch of the House of Ottville, mother of His Majesty the Emperor."

"His Majesty Basil, the current Grand Imam of Constantinople, is personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor."

"Several newly emerging officers in the Imperial military, such as General Theodosius, General Edmund, ........."

Licinius told the mistress in every detail what he had to know about the court.

Every nobleman of the Empire has the potential to become a supporter or opponent of Baselisa.

It all depends on the self-cultivation of the future queen!

Princess Agnes listened to these rumors with a shy smile, and to be a Roman emperor, a woman must be able to overwhelm all enemies.

The bloodshed in the court was no less than the difficulties encountered by the emperor on the battlefield.

Before leaving, the elder brother's respectful teachings are still in my ears: In the far east, no one can continue to protect you, only your husband and yourself.

"Brother Wang, please rest assured, I will definitely do my best to make the alliance between the Roman Empire and France unbreakable."

Beneath the soft exterior is Princess Agnes' firm belief, far beyond the heart of ordinary people.

"Agnes!"

The bored Princess Alice is a bear hug again, holding her younger sister in her arms.

Looking at the prince of England not far away, Agnes was also helpless.

Several attempts to close the distance between Alice and Richard were pushed away by the prince.

It seems that Prince Richard has a deep preconception!

What does it matter?

Most of the pharaohs of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt would marry their sisters in order to ensure that the royal property would not be lost.

Perhaps in this era, Prince Richard is instead an alternative in the eyes of people.

Not bound by marriage, the chivalry of pursuing freedom, longing for a life of glory and passion.

He was the same kind of people as Alexander the Great, who wanted to reach the other side of the sea, and the most difficult to tame.

The fleet had sailed out of the harbor, hovering at the edge of the deep ocean with the sea breeze blowing.

Through the foggy and cloud-shrouded seas, the Combined Fleet will head south to the Strait of Gibraltar and enter from the western side of the Mediterranean.

Not since the Second Crusade has such a large fleet appeared.

Richard can be said to have taken all of the Duke of Aquitaine

"Dang!"

"Dang!"

"Dang!"

The prince's ship sounded the alarm, and all the warships raised their sails and accelerated, and they were to arrive in the capital of the Roman Empire, God-blessed Constantinople, before this year.