Chapter 101 Hot Potato (One More Asking for a Monthly Pass)

After receiving the title of Prince of Palestine, Egil still did not care about himself, except for the future holy city of Jerusalem, as well as the county of Tripoli and the dukedom of the Sinai Peninsula, the other territories were divided and given to the kings of other countries, or transferred to the nobles under his command by other kings of Europa.

In this way, Syria, Palestine, Egypt. The most faithful kingdoms of the three European princes were thus divided. Egil got the biggest slice of the cake. A whole of Syria. It includes the two large cities of Damascus and Aleppo, as well as vast tracts of reclaimed fields adjacent to the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. Alexandria, Egypt's largest and finest port city, and the most important target of this crusade, Jerusalem.

Beyond that, there is a wasteland in the Sinai Peninsula. In this regard, the monarchs of various countries really can't figure out what the other side wants to do. This land is neither suitable for cultivation nor particularly productive. It's just a wasteland.

But it doesn't matter. Or maybe there's gold hidden under the ground, or silver or precious stones, or whatever. But that's not the point. If Egil made a name for himself in that land, it would certainly make people envious and jealous. But even if that were the case, what could you still snatch from Egil?

After the division of these three countries. The kings looked at the map, and the remaining three kingdoms had a headache. Thebes, Saudi, Babylonian ...... These areas are too far from the mainland and there are no direct roads to reach them. It is also the birthplace of the Arabs, the holy place of Islam or something...... The various desert tribes or something...... Harsh climate or something...... The exile of prisoners in such a place to wipe tears is about the same. Divide it out or something......

"What's wrong with everybody?!Although these places are a little harsh, aren't they exactly where we are needed?!Teach the local people to return to the Catholic path of righteousness and truth. That's the greatest feat!" said Egil, frowning as he saw that the monarchs were silent.

However, no one is a fool these days. All the princes have passed the age of hot-blooded youth. I won't be swayed by Egil's words. So, he still didn't speak.

"Then ...... guys," Egil was a little helpless. &*..Fastest Update** then said, "After all, we should find a way, right? We can't let these places continue to be occupied by infidels, can we?"

"Ahem, ahem...... I think the purpose of our crusade is Jerusalem. Now that Saladin can be eliminated and Syria is occupied, Egypt is already a windfall. As for the rest, I really don't dare to hope for it. Attila, the king of Hungary, coughed twice and said to Egil.

“...... Guys, do you think so?" said Egil, frowning—in fact, he also knew the difficulties of these territories, which were difficult to manage. However, if these territories could not be annexed, then in terms of system regulations, he would not be counted as the destruction of the Fatimids. Then you won't be able to win the final system prize. This is a very important thing......

"Damn it. I thought that such good land as Babylon could at least be divided...... It's also a good land that has been developed for a long time. Don't you know that risk and benefit coexist?!" Egir was silent for a moment, but when he heard a cough beside him, he knew which one had opened the door—or rather, his head had been squeezed by the door. I want to take over this hot potato.

Everyone turned around and looked at it, but it was the emperor of the Eastern Romans, Basil II of the Macedonian dynasty. Relying on his own head is a few laps bigger than others, he wants to be this wronged leader. ...,

"If you have no opinion, then the kingdom of Babylon will be the right thing for me. Basil II said.

"And what about Saudi Arabia, and Thebes?" asked Egil next. Basil II, on the other hand, laughed and did not speak. It was as if he hadn't heard what Egil had said.

The Eastern Roman emperor also had his own considerations. Compared with the European continent, the capital is much thicker, and the distance from the Near East is also much closer. What the European kingdom didn't dare to swallow, he dared to use his knife and fork to taste it. Mesopotamian Plains, Babylon. Although it was a pagan settlement, the religious atmosphere in the Eastern Roman Empire was not as strict as that of the European continent. In the lands of Asia Minor, the Eastern Romans also learned how to govern the peoples of heretical beliefs.

Coupled with the fact that the land of Babylon is flat, the lower development is quite good. It also borders the east, so you can get the convenience of trade routes. With a little effort, you can get good results. Militarily, it also borders Ottoman Turkey. In the future, the empire will use troops against the Ottomans, and the main force will start from Asia Minor, and it will also be able to send troops here to respond. Able to form a flanking position against the Ottomans. Gain an advantage strategically......

Basil II thought about it for a long time, considered politically, economically, militaryly, and religiously, and after careful consideration, finally made up his mind - to take Babylon, this land, into his hands!

"If this guy knew that this land was about to become a bridgehead against the Mongol invasion of the west, I don't know if he would cry. Looking at Basil II's mysterious smile, Egil thought to himself.

And so, another kingdom was settled. Now only two regions remain, Saudi Arabia and Thebes. Egil shouted for a long time, and finally no one was willing to take over the two kingdoms, so he gritted his teeth and said, "Then Thebes, I am also the prince of Thebes—what do you think?!"

"Very good, very good, Your Majesty, you are the commander of this crusade, and there are two princes among your subordinates, but you have not been able to get your hands on them, which is really a bit unfair. That's the best. Philip of France approved with both hands. The other princes also nodded their heads in agreement. Egil smiled bitterly, but he had to swallow the bitter fruit.

This Thebes kingdom, although also close to the Nile, was easily planted and densely populated. However, it is adjacent to Ethiopia, another large East African country. Originally, during the heyday of the Roman Empire, the country was influenced by Rome to adopt Orthodox Christianity as the state religion. Orthodox Monophysis sect. However, when the Roman Empire declined and the Arabs rose, they were influenced by Arabia and Islam and began to gradually accept the Islamic faith. Today's Ethiopian emperor has made Islam the state religion.

Although this black country is not civilized and the land is barren. Even smelting is not good. The Empire's armaments even used bronze equipment. But its national strength is still quite strong. Even compared with France, Burgundy and other second-rate European powers, it is not much worse. Plus home games...... Presumably, Egil will be taken care of by the country in the future. "Winning consumes national strength, and losing hits prestige. This couldn't be better for a European monarch who doesn't like Egil.

"Then, there is one last country left, Saudi Arabia. Who of you would like to take over, or will we follow the example of Egypt and Palestine and divide the country into several pieces?" asked Egil, smiling. However, none of the kings of the continent, Babylon and Thebes, who had better conditions before, spoke. At this moment, it will be the turn of the Arabian Peninsula with a sea of sand and thousands of miles of red land. It's even more silent. ...,

It seems that Philip, Henry of Swabia and other monarchs who do not look at Egil at the same time, are still talking cool words, while encouraging Egil to continue to take over the land. Egil is not a fool either, and does not eat this at all - just kidding, the Arabian Peninsula, which is the main base of the Arab nation. Don't look at the monarchs of the European continent who look like dogs here to discuss the division of this place, as if the Arabian Peninsula is already their own meal. In fact, the Crusaders had never been in this place at all. What the Arabian Peninsula was, and what it still is, is still up to the Arabs.

In addition to this, it is also the birthplace of Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The holy city of Mecca, Medina is much more important in the hearts of Muslims than Jerusalem. When the Crusaders entered here, they were bound to meet with the strongest resistance from the other side.

As for the geographical factor, that's a big problem. The Arabian Desert is much more powerful than Palestine, which borders the Mediterranean. And it's much wider, too. It is not impossible for the crusaders who are unfamiliar with the terrain to enter here and be completely annihilated......

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you really not want to accept the kingdom of Saudi Arabia?! This is a den of pagan sins, and if anyone can sweep this place and plow the court, then the glory and merit will be no worse than the recovery of Jerusalem!"

Even though Egil boasted of the Arabian Peninsula as a flower. The kings of the continents from high latitudes were also indifferent. And Egil himself didn't want this wasteland. In the end, of the six kingdoms that the Fatimid Empire divided, only this kingdom's location was undecided. Egil's mouth was dry for a long time, and the monarchs of the continent were drowsy. At this time, it was already noon, and Egil looked helpless, so he announced that the meeting would be temporarily adjourned, and everyone would eat first. The European monarchs, who were bombarded by Egil's fatigue, immediately ran away. Makes Egil angry enough.

"So, what do you think I'm going to do with that damn land?" Egil asked Egil as he picked up Ain, who was lying on his lap, and held her in his arms, while Ein, who didn't understand what he was saying, licked Egil's face with his tongue out......