At this time, Merlot and Andreev, with a few cavalry, came over, and the guards and warriors on the embankment also clenched their weapons, overlooking the scene, and the battle could be imminent and very tense.

"It doesn't matter now, the lives of the Second Honoror and the Third Glory of the Empire are in my hands and the Archduke is still here, ambushed by your Emperor, tell your Majesty, show greater sincerity to ransom people, stop playing tricks, and say so, Diognis." Gawain said, and then he tightened the blade of his sword, and the two brotherhoods took the opportunity to tie Anna's fiancé with ropes, and led his horse to the west, in Theognes' sight.

"Bring my words!" Gawain then put the sword of phosphorus fire into his waist ring and turned the horse's head as well.

At the same time, Bramson came with half a company of cavalry, whistling to cover the field under the city gates, and everywhere there were shouts of "the priesthood was ambushed by the emperor's killers".

"I'm ashamed, thanks to Andreev beforehand that you put the mount on the Hajj." When Gawain joined up with his subordinates, he expressed his gratitude to Andreev - it turned out that this was the reason why Gawain's cavalry brotherhood galloped in the low-lying mud, and the Byzantine Roman cavalry, which had fought mostly in Italy and Asia Minor, had encountered almost all dry terrain, so they rarely slapped their horses' hooves; Andreev, on the other hand, had seen the Normandy or Varyag cavalry, which mostly moved in the wet and soft areas of northern Europe, and could easily get stuck in the mud or injure the horse's hooves if they were not protected.

"Grand Duke. Godfrey's army over there seems to have moved! At this moment, the military servant Muzafiadin pointed to the "hurricane" of the entire Salabrea. Said.

"How can this be" Isaac, who was held hostage, and Brenus witnessed the situation. They all lost their minds and said, while Gawain faced the cold wind and did not say a word.

In the main hall of the Brachna Palace, Alexios sat on the throne, and the enclosed colonnade was filled with the warriors of the orphaned Praetorian Army, the Varangian guards, and the eunuchs whom he trusted close and close. The true face of the emperor is obscured by the belt of the Persian triple crown, and there are rows of gauze curtains. And Anna and Sister Dai Duo sat behind the throne, separated by a layer of gauze curtains.

The mechanism, in the hands of Dedot, was the ingenuity of the craftsmen of the Roman court: the lion by the fountain in the hall could make a gesture of swooping and roaring terrifyingly; The mechanical bird hidden behind the curtain can suddenly fly out and glide after pressing on the mechanism. Amazing daring.

"Sister, in fact, my heart is still a little excited!" Dedo whispered to Anna next to her, "It's not like you. Having met her future husband, can you describe that Stephen? Gawain? It is said that you are his patron. ”

"It's extremely unwise to write anything before seeing the real thing. This is Anna's wise quote. Remember this Dedor, and the decision is in your hands right away. "Anna at the moment. can only say that her mood is quite chaotic. If his father really married his sister to Gao Wen, what kind of face should he treat the big barbarian in the future, and besides, it is not clear whether the illiterate big barbarian can understand her intentions

How long will such suffering, such a faint hope, such a frightening but slightly bitter sweetness last?

But the hourglass's voice passed away, and even Alexios's face had a displeased expression, of course, the servant and his daughter were not aware of it for the time being, "It stands to reason that both Gawain and Bohemond should come to the palace." But what happened along the way? The emperor began to get agitated, he was afraid that his strategy of killing two birds with one stone would be seen through by Gawain and Bohemond, that is, using the official title of the Grand Duke of Anatolia to induce both Gawain and Bohemond to swear allegiance, and then using the release of Peter or not to provoke Gawain and Bohemond to fight among themselves, so as not to let the pilgrim army be monolithic, so that the Roman Empire can maximize its benefits.

But in the current state, is it too big for yourself? It seems that this group of barbarians, to the subtle calculations of the Roman Empire, also has the ability to be immune.

Anna and Dai Duo, who were behind the curtain of the throne, were also a little uneasy, Anna was full of nervousness, secretly squeezing her hands, while Dai Duo stretched her small neck, stared at the big eyes, followed the soft yarn, and looked at the corridor aisle over there, hoping for the appearance of the target.

After a long time, with the shouting of the honorific title, Nikedemia dressed up and quickly walked in with several warriors and eunuchs. Alexios' spirits were lifted, and when the two important guests finally arrived, he sat down on the throne to make himself look more mysterious and majestic.

The sound of boots on the marble floor again, Anna's shoulders jerked, her hands in her sleeves were constantly pulling the silk ties, she wanted to see the big brute, but she didn't want to show it too obviously in front of her sister, and at this moment Dedo chuckled, because Anna happened to be sitting on her right, so she raised her toes, fell straight on her sister's lap, and winked mischievously at Anna, and Anna returned the smile a little embarrassed.

Then she heard Dedo say, "Hey, this brute is so funny, his hair is all red." ”

Anna also turned her head in astonishment, and following the light and shadow between the colonnades, she did not see the tall, brown-haired "big barbarian", but another nobleman with a grim and smug expression walked by: the treacherous appearance peculiar to the Normans, and the countenance was handsome, but it did not have the aptitude and gentleness of Gawain, but the appearance of a gloomy belly.

The appearance of this red-haired aristocrat is indeed very similar to the description of the appearance of the former Norman bandit chief Guiscart that Anna came into contact with in the book, and the murderous aura that entangles the whole body, and the mental attitude of doing whatever she wants, makes her, a noble Roman woman born in the purple dormitory, feel unhappy.

"Sister, is this man the husband my father chose for me? I felt a little intimidated. Dai Duo involuntarily grabbed Anna's hand, and her body was a little cold.

"It's Bohemond. Morality. Tver? When the red-haired noble lord came around and stood in front of the hall in front of the emperor's throne, with a nonchalant expression, the eunuch turned around and made a special inquiry.

"I should have informed you when I entered just now!" Bohemond spoke so presumptuously to the eunuch, and it seemed that he had no regard for palace etiquette.

"That's it." Just as Nick Demia was about to attack, the Emperor on the throne spoke, "Why, Stephen. Gawain didn't arrive? ”

Bohemond pretended to bow down, and then faced the emperor's question, and continued to answer with a smile, "I don't know, maybe the fellow didn't want to come, maybe the guy walked and the horse's hooves got stuck in the mud?" Hee-hee-hee, but I advise Your Majesty to ignore that lowly and savage fellow, and to give me the promise of me as soon as possible. ”

Hearing this, Dai Duo thought that the "promise" was her, and was so frightened that she just drilled into her sister's arms. (To be continued.) )