"Empires Are Never Holy"

After reading these three features, Egil felt that except for the Legendary Conqueror, who could add Highlight Domination, and this Immortal Gong was useful, the other two were of little help to him. It can even have certain side effects. It's really a dead dad.

"Forget it, this kind of thing basically doesn't matter. Deficiencies in capacity are supplemented by other factors. In addition, I have a system of generals second only to the ancient empire of Méng, and a civil system that far exceeds the world......"

But when it comes to the civil service system, I think of his cheap sister again. This made Egil feel a little distressed. Although the problem in terms of emotions has been solved. After nearly six years, he and Aurora have become a perfect match. But that doesn't mean that Egil will happily hand over his empire to Aurora. The best of both worlds is the one Egil had thought of before. It would be nice to have a baby with Aurora.

Of course, this will take time, at least during this period of time during the Fengzi Army's crusade, except for Egil. In addition to teasing the head, I am afraid that there are no other further and more direct ways to deal with it.

"Look, Egil, it's a sea dove!" said Artoria, who had been standing beside Egil before, pointing to the sky.

"Well, it's a seagull. Egil nodded, "So, it's time to get close to land,......... , about to reach the territory of the Greeks. On the watchtower, some sailors shouted: "It's land! I see land! It's a big city! It's Constantinople!"

With such shouts from the watchmen, the soldiers cheered, and the time spent floating in the ocean could be described as absolutely boring. Although the Norman warships were much better than the other nations, the hulls of the narrow ships that looked like sardine cans were much better. But after staying for a long time, I still get bored. And the food that can be eaten at sea is also very scarce.

The vast majority are pickled products. It's been a long time, and I can't make trouble. Not to mention, the old sailors who didn't have women on the ship were taboo about this, and they didn't want women on the ship. Therefore, the Norman Navy cannot be like the Army. There are well-established military prostitute camps to have fun with. This last bit of fun is lost.

"Finally arrived on land! Constantinople, it's Constantinople! After getting off the ship, you must go in and have a good look!"

"How could it be?!! The Greeks would never let us in. But you should have some fun staying in the docklands outside the city. ”

Although the speeches were slightly different, everyone's faces were beaming. Whether sailors, sailors, or army forces on transport ships. Whether it is a prince or a nobleman or an ordinary civilian soldier.

I was very happy for a while.

"Oh...... Constantinople...... "At this moment, Egil also has a slight sense of yearning, although Egil is conceited, his current capital Krakow is definitely not inferior to Constantinople." But Egil is still looking forward to the medieval city. This is not the nondescript Istanbul that was captured by the bastard Turks. Rather, in the heyday of the Eastern Roman Empire, the original Orthodox metropolis. It must be worth a look.

Egil was sure. Although it should not be possible for ordinary soldiers to enter the city. But it seems that characters like Egil have come, and Sir II will have to take care of the food anyway.

"Ahead, the Greeks have sent their ships!" the lookout shouted again.

The Norman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire were now allies. And it was also foretold that the Normans would bring a large fleet through the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles into the Mediterranean. And the Eastern Romans agreed. Therefore, Egil does not have to worry about what the other party will do. After all, a large number of troops have been transported through the Dardanelles before. Although sometimes, the Eastern Romans also complained. I didn't expect so many Norman ships. Blocked the fairway. Let the merchant ships of the Eastern Rome waste time and so on. But there are no conflicts or the like.

After all, the Eastern Romans were not fools. The Eastern Roman merchants were even less so. The Norman navy defeated the Eastern Roman navy once a few years ago when the Eastern Romans invaded the continent in a full-scale invasion of the continent. Today, the Norman Empire is growing in power. The changes in naval power are even stronger. In contrast, the Eastern Romans gradually showed signs of exhaustion and decline. At this time, the Eastern Roman Empire was quite interested in maintaining peace with the Norman Empire, as well as commercial ties with the Norman Empire. Moreover, the liberation of the Holy Land is the common mission of Christians. Let the merchant ship postpone a little justifies. ...,

And the warships, flying the Eastern Roman eagle flag, were just as Egil thought, and they were greeted rather than hostile.

"Sending flags, thanking them, yes, the Eastern Roman fleet didn't invent something as advanced as a flag. Never mind. Let's talk about it when we get ashore. So, on November 8, the docks near the Golden Horn, the largest port area of the Eastern Roman Empire, were almost filled with Norman ships. Approaching the port began at nine o'clock in the morning, and by about six o'clock in the afternoon, nearly a quarter of the Norman fleet had not docked. The four-winged phoenix banner that obscured the sky and the almost endless army terrified the people of Constantinople. There were even some who, when they saw the huge number of well-armed Norman soldiers coming down from the battleship, could not help but shout: "Xerxes is back!"

Although the Greeks had also had a lot of exchanges with the Normans before that, and a few years ago there had been a large-scale battle in Hungary. It was very difficult, and even some accidents happened. to finally win. However, the ordinary citizens of Eastern Rome still maintained the idea that Rome was invincible in the world, and the rest of the people were scum. And the veterans who returned from the battlefield, although there were also propaganda about the Normans' bravery and good fighting. But the general public also automatically understands it as: "Oh, very ferocious barbarian". That's it.

And before that, the Norman fleet didn't dock much, and it was generally a few small ships to let a few middle-level military characters communicate. After that, the fleet drove straight over. Therefore, it did not cause such panic among the Greeks in Constantinople, however, this time it was different. This time, the Norman Emperor Egier, and the kings of five other countries, Burgundy, Hungary, Hesse, Brandenburg, and Bavaria, were all on this fleet. In any case, you can't help but come down and say hello to the Eastern Romans.

While fantasizing about two Greek girls after entering Eastern Rome, Egil turned to the six kings and dukes (including Artoria) on the left and right, and said, "It would be rude to leave without saying hello." ”

Well, the five of him and Egil thought of going together, and the male xìng compatriots nodded busily. Only Artoria seemed somewhat inexplicable. However, for Constantine's jewelry, costumes, culture and art, Artoria is also looking forward to it. So she had no intention of opposing Egil's proposal at all.

That's it. The Greeks finally got a glimpse of a new country on the continent. Got to know the might of the Norman Empire. After this, many Greeks inquired from familiar merchants and pedestrians, and learned that this barbarian, who had been defeated by the empire, was originally only a barbarian tribe living in the northernmost part of the bitter cold land that had not been conquered in the heyday of Eastern Rome. Now the entire Rus steppe has been united. From Crimea to Neo-Scandinavia, from Moscow to Bōran. The territory of the Norman Empire is already extremely close to the Roman Empire!

"This, this is even more powerful than the Bulgarian barbarians before, that Western méng!" Many Greeks remembered the terrifying barbarian leader who repeatedly defeated the imperial armies, finally unified most of the Greek peninsula, and established the Bulgarian Empire. Involuntarily compared the Normans with them.

"They have completely acquired the territory of the Rus. So next, will they continue to go south and attack our empire?、, there are also quite a few Greeks who have made such comments.

"No, his title of Tsar was canonized by His Majesty Basil!" and someone retorted.

"What is he here for, is he going to attack Constantinople?"

And such idiots, who ask such questions. After that, it was unanimously despised by everyone.

"That man also believed in Jesus Christ...

He was a saint who went to save the Holy Land, even if he wasn't a Greek. But he still had a noble status and a holy spirit. We should cheer for him!"

"So, after he conquered Jerusalem, will he return Jerusalem to the Empire?" People were equally afraid that this crusader would be like his predecessors. With the support of the Eastern Romans, they defeated the infidels, but, in turn, carried into their own pockets those territories that should have belonged to the empire......

"Anyway, let's go see him. Look at the barbarian emperor!" no matter how many doubts there are, no matter what thoughts and motives they hold. The final choice of the Greeks, the most direct and trouble-free action, is to "take a look". Soon, the docks of the Golden Horn were crowded with Greeks who came to see the excitement. And the news soon spread throughout the city of Constantine. There are more and more people going to see the excitement.!...