The archers from Trebizond were another treasure of the Byzantine Empire. These archers, armed with heavy compound bows, were skilled in archery and penetrated through the trees at a hundred paces. It is the most valued long-range strike force in the Empire. A total of five hundred Trabizon archers, after a rain of arrows, knocked down more than half of the cavalry, which numbered less than a hundred. It is estimated that as long as there is one more salvo, it will be done.

Vaik, who had two more arrows stuck in his body, turned red in the eye. In the end, a very crazy decision was made. With great difficulty, he poured the bag of oil on himself, and then, with trembling hands, took the flint and steel from the side of the cavalry beside him, and set himself on fire under the astonished gaze of the Eastern Romans! Rushed towards the stunned Eastern Roman catapult.

The war horse under his crotch was also roared in pain from the heat, and its speed was obviously much faster.

"This man...... Is this man crazy?!" Basil II was equally dumbfounded.

While the Eastern Roman army was intimidated, the remaining dozens of Hungarian cavalry followed the example of their generals, drenched themselves in fire oil, and set them on fire. Dozens of flaming knights roared like this, rushing towards the catapults like hellbringers...... The Byzantine army was in an uproar. I didn't expect the Hungarians to fight so desperately. Morale plummeted in an instant. The formation was in disarray. Men and horses trampled on each other, and countless people died...... "Open the gates, rush out, kill the Greeks!!" Seeing that Ai would die so miserably, and at the same time the Eastern Roman army was so frightened, Attila was battle-hardened. How could you not see that this was a rare opportunity?

Immediately afterwards, the south gate of Budapest was opened, and tens of thousands of Hungarian troops flocked out, and the battle was really won. In the end, it was because the ironclad paladier of the Eastern Roman Empire was really difficult to fight, so it retreated. After this battle. The Hungarians were so angry that they not only destroyed all the Eastern Roman catapults, but even captured two flags of the Eastern Roman legions. It strengthened the confidence of the Hungarians to hold on to the city.

Meanwhile.

Egil was again on the military right of passage of the Duchy of Burgundy.

In fact, the bold Charlie has already begun to regret it. Seeing Egil's heartbeat again and again, but every time there was no danger, he could reap the benefits. Even on the most defeated battlefields in France. It was also the plundering of the great wealth of the capital, Paris, and the seizure of Brittany, the rich dukedom.

And what about looking at yourself? It's just nothing. Except for a great victory in a battle against Switzerland a few years ago. and annexed Alsace and Lorraine, outside of the two free cities. There has been almost no victory in recent years. Finally caught the Norman line. In the end, he was deceived by Pope Innocent III. Said that the gods and horses of Europe and the nations of the continent attacked together. Attack your sister! Now you have to rely on someone to save your life - you have to rely on someone else to save your life, bastard! Egil took the opportunity to encroach on Saxony territory under the banner of the Crusaders!

All the Saxon armies were desperately fighting on the southern front, Bavaria, Austria, and Bohemia, and there were no 10,000 soldiers and horses on the northern front!!

Hamburg, Lübeck, Bremen, Hanover, Magdeburg, Brandenburg – these important towns of North Germany are as undefended as [***]! millions of people! a large amount of land! endless wealth and glory!!!

- [***] Cheaper than the Normans!!!!!

You don't have to put in a little effort at all!Just push it south under the banner of the Crusaders!!The big deal of Temeow has no capital and ten thousand profits!!!!

Well, maybe the last one is the biggest reason why Charlie is crazy. But he wasn't to blame for that. Marx said that 100 percent profit is enough for people to risk their heads. 300 percent is enough for people to sell their wives and children. So the hundredth -- no, it should be 10,000th of a thousand, how should that be calculated?

So zero is not divisible. It's a really cute idea in mathematics -- I mean economics.

The input is zero.

The return is ten thousand.

In that case, anyone will want to give it a try, right?

Of course, it would not be too correct to say that the investment is really zero. But a few thousand lightly armed cavalry, less than 10,000 troops. This is also a "one" in the eyes of the monarch of a big country. The input-output is 1 to 10,000. This deal is done!

In this way, when Egil threw an olive branch to Charlie, and vaguely pointed to one of the things that Charlie values most in his heart: "With the talent of your duke, the wealth of Burgundy." It is enough to establish another country between France and Germany......"

Such a guarantee was directly put into Charlie. Egil watched the dishes and knew that what Charlie had worked for for half his life was the title of a king. That's a poor one...... There was no strong country to support him before, and he was afraid that he would be directly torn apart by France and Germany after becoming king. So I can only endure it. But this one will. But it's a rare opportunity. In the civil war of the Holy Roman Empire, the Bavarian side had a better chance of winning. And with the support of the Normans, Charles did not have to worry about the problem of the Holy Roman Empire alone. As for France. This moment has not slowed down. Charlie was not afraid of him.

With a piece of paper, Egil made an alliance with Charles and was granted military access to Burgundy.

"And it came to pass. ”

February 4, 1003. Egil looked at the covenant handed over by the diplomat and nodded yes. Later, he consulted with Artoria in the hope that Artoria would be able to preside over the war against Saxony on the Eastern Front.

"What...... It's only been a few months. Is there going to be another war after that?" Altoria seemed dissatisfied.

"Okay Hani. I wouldn't want to be separated from you if I could. Egil held Artoria's waist with one hand and caressed her long silver-white hair with the other: "But you see, such an important battlefield is in shambles because there is no commander-in-chief. I don't have any other generals under me who can hold the scene. So I had to wronged you.

"What about the woman?"

It can be seen that Artoria is still very unwilling. So he asked a question that made Egil feel a little speechless.

"Perhaps, after she was canonized by the Holy See, she led the Normans to a few good victories. That's what you qualify. Egil wasn't sure: "If she wants to, of course." But I don't think that's likely. ”

"Yes...... Altoria actually knew that it might not be a big surname. But he was unwilling to come: "I just met, but we are going to separate......" This kind of whispered muttering made Egil feel a little embarrassed.

"I'm sorry. Egil kissed Artoria on the cheek and then whispered, "Wait for next time, whether it's time of peace or war." All with you. ”

"It's good to know. Artoria muttered again. After that, he couldn't help but smile.

"From here in Normandy, through Burgundy to Saxony, it takes about a month or two. And because Burgundy doesn't have the same well-developed road system as the Normans, this number may be lower...... If it weren't for the fact that this time was not suitable for ships...... "Egil calculated. After that, he said to Artoria in a consultative tone: "In three months, you can arrive and stabilize the situation in North Germany, right?"

"What do you want to do?" asked Artoria. Because of what happened in France before. So Artoria is no longer very good at making claims. Therefore, it is natural to ask the matter clearly.

"I'm going to rescue the Papal States, and I'm going to cross the Alps. Cavalry was difficult. In pursuit of speed, the number of cavalry will not be large...... So be it. You take half of the hussars and Norman heavy cavalry, and half of the royal knights. In this way, together with the 2nd Hussar Regiment, as well as the Pomeranian hussar detachment, a cavalry force of nearly 10,000 men could be integrated. Sweeping across the plains of Central Europe should be fine. ”

"In this case, the strength of your side will not drop too much? Artoria said without worry.

"It's okay. Charles of Burgundy has joined the alliance. And Philip of France also led the army to recapture Marseille. So he will lead his army south. When the time comes, I will go with him. Presumably no problem. In addition, the Apennine terrain is not very flat. Most of the time, the cavalry could not be used. Such power is enough. ”

"If that's the case......" Artoria nodded, and then did not speak again, looking at Egil with longing eyes, "the night before parting." Shouldn't something be done?"

Egil chuckled, then carried Artoria to the bed...... The next day.

Egil came to his senses, and then woke Artoria up. Because today we are going to separate. So Artoria was not in a very good mood. Didn't say anything.

Artoria repelled the maids. After that, he dressed up for Egil himself. I watched Artoria clumsily mess up her hair. The buttons of the shirt were also tied a few wrongly. Egil couldn't help but laugh. I was about to comfort Artoria for a few words, and then I dressed it up by myself, saving people a joke, but I found that my waist sank, and Artoria, who was standing behind him, lowered her head and hugged his waist. The whispering sobs made Egil feel embarrassed.

"Hani?"

It was a long time before Egil let out a tentative cry. Artoria didn't answer, but her arms strained harder. It's as if I want to remember this feeling forever.

It wasn't until an hour later that she reluctantly let go of Egil. Then he turned his head away, as if he didn't want Egil to cry. He wiped his sleeve twice, then turned around: "Let's go." ”

With that, Artoria left without looking back.

(To be continued)