When Portland and Magnu Matsumoto heard this, they looked at each other a little angrily, and did not react to the eunuch's words. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

But Abukh had spent time in the court of Palermo, and was fascinated by the "Byzantine fashion" there, and the captain of the fleet hurriedly stooped up the steps to where Gawain stood, and then he was half a body shorter, hugged him slightly, and then kissed Gawain on the left side of his chest: this was the courtier's etiquette to the emperor.

Portland and Magnusson still looked at the scene with incredulity, especially the co-king from the Northlands, wondering why such a good brown-haired, mighty and bear-like man, our fellow pirate, had learned such pomp and manners when he came to the land of Greece. ”

Gawain did not express any anger or anger, but greeted them in the Austro-Iranian language, and said that he would follow the instructions of the Holy See in full accordance with the instructions of the Holy See:

I attacked Tripoli;

Magnusson on Sidon;

Portland and the Venetian fleet attack Tyre;

Everyone has their own camps and borders, and does not interfere with each other;

I am willing to pay one-third of your military expenses as a gift.

Gawain then turned to young Portland and told him in a mournful tone, "Lord Raymond has always been a brother to me during the Crusade, his death was a complete accident on the battlefield, I have buried his bones well, please do not listen to any provocation from others." I will also fully assist you in your expedition. With that, Gawain raised his hand: several palace guards entered through the side door of the Hajj Hall, carrying long repaired holy spears on their shoulders.

"This is your father's relic and a testimony of his life's glory. I have always kept it safe, and I hope to return it to you at this moment. ”

"Don't take anything this bear to say, keep an eye on his claws and fangs at all times!" Jordan, who was behind Portland, stepped forward and reminded through gritted teeth.

"Yes Jordan, but I must be diplomatically decent and bear with it—accept the Holy Spear and accept his supplies, for my father has exhausted everything and has not been able to gain a foothold in the East, and I want to get the city of Tyre and then show my strength."

Jordan said that he could fully understand, so Portland walked up the stairs and reluctantly gave Gawain a kiss on his left chest, and then he looked at the beautiful Anna and asked if according to court etiquette he should also give the emperor a kiss on his chest?

Gawain laughed softly at the young man's clever behavior, and said Of course not, because I myself will convey your respect to the emperor and queen to her after going to bed.

Then he stepped forward Magnusson, he didn't have any festivals and old grudges against Gawain, and even had a kinship with Gawain's current courtier, Sven, he refused to kiss, but just had a warm fist bump and hug with Gawain and Sven.

"In three days' time, take my gift to Cyprus, which is also my territory, and then be able to attack the enemy."

At this moment, at the end of the ocean in the distance, a golden light shot out, slowly sinking into a purple-red color, and then gradually dimmed, dyeing the sea of Porto Nueva of São Paulo as red as blood, and the stars floated, their reflections mixed with light mist, and entwined between the masts of the ships......

In the palace mirror room, Gao Wen and his wife, who had just received guests, changed into light clothes and received several guests who were hiding their whereabouts.

Unlike the Norwegians and Provençals, they arrived here via Bohemia, Hungary, and then quietly through half of Anatolia under the operation.

The guests were all from the Salian court.

Leading the way was Henry the fifth's henchman, secretary and chronicler Ola. Echard.

Now Gawain and Anna have also imitated the diplomacy of Brachna Palace: the subtle "Byzantine balance" is unthinkable for Gawain, an octopus-clawed spider.

Precious vessels, porcelain vases, and ivory sculptures dazzled the Salian envoys on the long table in front of the couple, and the attendants behind them also held in the hands of many silk robes from Fort Calleadio, "These are but gifts for you envoys. I would also like to donate 60,000 gold coins, or the equivalent of silver tasso, to your country every year for three years. Gawain said generously.

When Echard was puzzled by the "Silver Tasso", Gawain handed him a fine coin on the spot.

Soon Eckhard's face showed his fascination with the new coin.

Anna took the opportunity to argue further: "The reason for the previous murder of the generalissimo of the court of the present Salian Caesar father on the island of Cyprus was due to the attempt of Conrad to occupy Salamis and establish himself as king. ”

"My esteemed Highness, Conrad is dead, no one can care about him anymore, and there will never be a shortage of people for the post of Generalissimo of the Court. Every country has to face the future. Echard immediately spoke bluntly.

Seeing that the other party was so straightforward, Gawain quickly figured out a plan in his heart.

He knew that Henry IV had already died, and that Henry V, who succeeded him, had rebelled against his father at the instigation of the Pope and Matilda, but when he ascended the throne of the ruler of Germanyland, it would not be possible for him to live in real peace with the Holy See: the Holy See wanted to take over the churches and their property in all of Germany, and also wanted to cancel Henry V's right to appoint bishops in the realm, which must have been unacceptable to Henry V.

Correspondingly, Henry V must have inherited his father's demands during his lifetime - he wanted to get Matilda's Tuscany, to unify Saxony, Swabia, Bavaria and other powerful regions, and to restore the state's domination of northern Italy.

This is also something that the Holy See cannot tolerate.

They may erupt in three years, or five years, a ghost, a permanent ghost floating over Italy.

But Gawain will just seize the opportunity.

Gawain paused in front of a wooden frame with a map of Italy made of calfskin, and then turned to Echard:

"Tuscany, I am not in a position to make any promises, after all, it is a matter within your dynasty. However, I fully support the claims of your Caesar to all the cities north of the Po River after his departure to Rome, and I also support your rights and interests in Naples. ”

Now that Naples was the Normans' sphere of influence, it was clear that Gawain's promise was to drag Henry V into the water.

However, Echard did not hesitate too much, "The Contempt Congress supports your rights and interests in the areas of Bari, Ancona, and Focha. In addition, in the event of any hostile act by the Kingdom of Sicily, the two countries must form a military alliance to deal with it together. ”

"Of course, I also support your country's claim to Bohemia on the eastern border." Gawain then dragged Hungary into the water, as the country was now John's backup and was fighting with Henry V for the land.

"The contempt also supports your future spheres of influence in Ragusa and Dalmatia." Echard simply dragged Venice into the water......