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The reason why Betos said this is because the city of Ragusa, as a maritime and commercial city-state, was sandwiched between the Byzantine Roman Empire, the Za't Kingdom, Venice and Italy, and it had to be cautious in order to protect itself. So the city has to pay a double tribute every year, one is to Alexios. Emperor Komnenos, one is to Constantine. Maharaja's of Berdin. Fortunately, this time, the Redhand Dalian team from Barry was so kind that he didn't expect it, so how could he not be happy?

The calm sea, with beautiful white debris pushing back and forth on the gray limestone, the city of Za'tar sits on an island made entirely of this rock, connected to only a narrow headland on the land, like a picture of the stomach and esophagus. In addition, on the mainland, there is a ring of hills in which Zaha is very safely protected, and the harsh north winds do not overturn the ships in the harbor, and on the hills stand four small fortified fortresses, as for Constantine. Berdin's palace is in the middle of the city, the spire of the chapel in it, the sun is setting in the west, and the whole harbor is moored with ships of all sizes, Berding arches his hands, imitates the dress of the Byzantine princes, stands in front of the windowsill of the palace building, and looks at this state of abundance with pleasure, and is content.

Constantine. Berdin, a Slav of Slavic blood and the leader of the Glory Clan, took advantage of the crushing defeat of the Byzantine Roman Empire in the East, took the opportunity to lead the Slavs in Rasnia and Croatia to swarm, and fought between the Normans and the Empire.

But after hearing that Gawain had come ashore, Alexios wanted to protect his daughter. No, it was to protect the empire's borders, and immediately sent two officials as messengers, carrying a large number of gold and silver utensils, as well as valuable silk carpets, to the Za'tar palace. Ask Berdin to send troops to trap the Redhand United.

"Well, Archduke Brenus will also lead the army to accompany me in the south?" After reading the letters, Berdin looked at the dazzling gifts.

"There is no mistake, in addition, the entire city-states of the Dalmatian coast have responded to the call of the Emperor to attack the Emperor's rebel minister Gawain, as for the Western Patriarch, Your Royal Highness, don't worry, His Majesty the Emperor will explain everything." The two court officials politely assured. "As long as this is successful, Your Majesty will bestow upon His Royal Highness the title of Caesar - Ras Caesar (Tsar)."

Hearing this condition, Berdin's eyes lit up, he was not very interested in these gifts, because the kingdom of Za'tar was already very rich, and he didn't care about this little money, but the title of "Caesar" given by the Roman emperor was something of real value. This meant that he had attained a position on a par with the former Bulgarian Tsar Simeon, and that his glory would be enough to awe-inspiring the land and the sea. What a pleasant result it would be for the limelight to overshadow the rivals, the Venetians, the vulgar "frogs" of the swamp.

Therefore, Bertin bowed his head, expressed his willingness to obey the emperor's arrangement, and sent Alexios' envoy away.

Berdin then summoned the cardinal, Radomir, known as the "Wise Man". "Congratulations," said triumphantly, "I did not expect the title of Czar Caesar to come so easily, and as soon as I blew the trumpet to collect warriors, it would be like a sailing ship returning from the city harbor." Drove briskly into my arms. ”

Radomir, who had a long white beard, was cautious, "Your Royal Highness, you must know that you are now the de facto ruler of two lands, and even the emperor of Rome has nothing to do with you, so why should you be willing to be recognized by the other party?" Moreover, Emperor Komneenos has always been a treacherous and clever man, and he wants to use such illusory titles to trick us into fratricidal battle with that Gawain in order to profit from the fisherman. ”

This reminded Berding that he was also a man of his life, and the minister's loyal advice did make him suspicious, and he secretly considered, "According to the spy report of Constantinople, Alexios. Komnenos is gathering a large army and marching towards Adrianople, is it really preparing to destroy me and Gawain at the same time? ”

At this time, a gatekeeper nobleman also hurriedly walked in, "It is said that it is Stephen, the head of the Red Hand Dalian Brigade and the commander of the Imperial Imperial Seal Aconis. Gawain, the letter sent to you has been examined and shows no signs of poisoning. ”

Berdin sighed, and took it, but his fingers suddenly stuck to the saliva licked by the loyal nobleman on the letter, and the stickiness made him extremely disgusted and angry, so he awkwardly changed his hand to hold it, and shook the letter open.

"The land of Rasnia, and the most glorious king of the Dalmatian seas, Constantine. Lord Berdin.

Your servant Gao Wencheng is sincerely afraid, and he pays you a great respect.

Please do not doubt my sincerity, because there is a cloud in the Bible that those who demean themselves will be praised, and it is true.

The contemptible Red Hand Brigade, numbering 6,000 men, first crossed the Adriatic Sea and arrived at the city of Ragusa to disembark, but the amount of 16,000 sousels of silver coins owed to the ships of Venice and Amalfi had not been settled, and it was difficult to go ashore to buy food, and the whole army was miserable, even if it was to spend all the money to collect grain from various islands and cities. But this is only the beginning, the Red Hand Brigade wants to pass through this area peacefully, reach His Majesty's Imperial Capital, and then embark on an expedition to the Holy Land, so we urgently need your help, the Dalian Brigade will arrive in Ten Days' Time, halfway between Ragusa and Za't, waiting for your generous provisions, and the contemptible will praise you before the Holy See for your generosity and selfless help to the believers, and if you are unable or unwilling, then the Dalian Brigade may make an inappropriate emergency move against Bosnia.

In the name of Christ, take care.

Respect and love your Gawain. Lusail. ”

What's going on? Immediately Burding fell into the boundless black ink, like a large squid waving its tentacles full of suckers in front of him, squirting wildly at him, making himself invisible and deaf. He immediately handed the letter to Radomir, who was also dumbfounded, "Judging from Gawain's self-description in the letter, the Red Hand Dalian team is short of supplies, but I haven't heard that they have robbed Ragusa and other towns. Now the information is too unclear, is this the truth of Gawain's forces, or is it his ruse - will scouts be sent to investigate? ”

When Berdin heard this, he was very angry, "Of course I have to go to reconnoitre, this fellow's thousands of soldiers and horses will definitely swagger through my own territory, and it is likely to be accompanied by plunder, regardless of the attitude of Constantinople, let it go freely, but it will be a lifelong shame for my Lord Berding." ”

"But will the attack on Gawain invite the attacks of the other expeditionary lords, as well as the hostility of the Pope of St. Peter in the city of Rome?" Radomir remained cautious.

Then the prince of Za'tar, walking back and forth twice on the floor of the palace, evidently thoughtful, then he said, "I have recently recruited about four hundred Pechenegs, all of whom are skilled in horse archery, and then recruit some unbelieving bandits from the forests of the Sava River, and go and cause some trouble for Gawain first, who will be able to identify them without a banner?" I will take command of the real legion with you, approach the Stoic Valley, and act as the opportunity arises! ”

Soon the next day, hundreds of Pecheneg cavalry under the banner of barbarians, and thousands of bandits, hunters, and woodcutters from the jungle of Sava shouted, with all kinds of brutal battle cries, Berdin stood on the tower and waved to them, and Berdin's court officials continued to scatter shining coins under the walls, "It's all for you, take the money and do what you have to do." ”

On the other hand, the ten days mentioned by Gawain in his letter were in fact smoke bombs, and he personally put on the holy armor, and took a hundred chainmail Brotherhood soldiers on horseback, and five hundred "New Baptized Cavalry Company", and quickly advanced along the winding coastal mountain road, and finally when the front of the mountain suddenly opened up, under the brim of his helmet and hat, he saw the stone with its freshwater stream and a well-groomed valley.

All the cavalry also shouted excitedly, and Gawain pulled out the horse's head scepter from his belt and shouted to the Brotherhood behind him, "There is a Slav dock fort camp below, it should be a local native, I need four brocade brotherhoods, and eight Cumans as scouts, go down to explore the truth and reality, which one is willing to take it automatically?" ”

"I'm Bramson. Wolfgang is willing to go out and fight for the Grand Duke! "A middle-aged Brotherhood horseman dressed in improvised chain mail, a Tuscan sheepskin cape, and a red-handed crosssword smock, with a scruffy beard, a quiver and a crossbow hanging from his saddle, and a Swabian sword, pleaded.

"Good!" Gawain immediately threw him a money bag, and after Bramson reached out to catch it, he galloped down the hill with three other men, and eight Cuman cavalrymen armed with bows and arrows and lassoes, accompanied them about a stone's throw from the rear, and also descended the hill to act as support and cover.

In the Slavwood fort over there, the alarm bell rang in an instant, and many strong men also roared onto the dwarf Dalmatian horses, armed with various weapons, and rushed out of the fort gate to find out.

Gawain looked down and saw that outside the firing range in front of the fort gate, Bramson skillfully stopped the war horse, and then formed a star-shaped squad formation with the other three comrades, himself in the front "eye", and the eight covering Cuman cavalry were also very nimble and cunning in a bush on the side of the fort gate, bowed down, shouted at the horses to steady, and began to take out bows and arrows and wait, like a forbearant hunter.

Then, in front of several Slavic warriors who rushed out, Bramson loudly demanded in the Russian dialect (he was a bankrupt knight from Mittesil, Austria, who had served as a mercenary in various Italian states, so he was familiar with Bohemia and Dalmatia) and demanded that the other camp give up resistance and surrender as soon as possible.

But the bell rang again in the towers of the camp, and a dozen or so Slavic warriors in the wilderness received this signal and rushed on horseback, spears and shields! (To be continued.) )