The arrival of the king of Jerusalem at the front was big news.

Although he came lightly, after the news spread, the German crusaders inside and outside the city of Semenoud rushed to greet him, and the atmosphere was very warm, even better than the arrival of the two kings in Semenud not long ago.

After all, no matter how revered the status of the two kings was, it was the first time they had confronted the infidels.

And Baldwin IV, as early as the age of sixteen, personally led 400 knights to defeat the tens of thousands of troops commanded by Saladin himself.

In the previous two major victories of the Crusaders against Saladin, although the most brilliant performance and the most prestige was won by Lothar, the supreme commander was Baldwin IV, who was the titular king of the Eastern Crusaders.

Standing in the crowd, Philip in a blue smock embroidered with a golden iris that belonged to the Gallic royal family on the front of the placket, and a warm smile on his face, was preparing to welcome Baldwin IV.

It's just that although his face is enthusiastic, his heart has become vigilant.

Lothar was the beginning of the royal party, and its rapid rise was indispensable to the support of the king of Jerusalem, and even now, the royal party is still the core force among Lothar's supporters.

This means that Baldwin IV is fully qualified and capable of taking over the estate of the Duke of Lothar.

"Oh, he's a leper who has been abandoned by God, shouldn't he still want to compete for the position of generalissimo?"

"Or is this the one Lothar's men have come to fight us?"

Philip was guilty of slander, but his face was not revealing anything.

Just as he was thinking, more than a dozen royal knights wearing dark red robes in front of him came into view of a young man wearing a white background printed with a golden Jerusalem cross, and the flying Jerusalem cross revealed the identity of the comer.

He organized his language, and was about to greet him with a smile, when he saw the direction of the city gate, and Richard, dressed in a red robe, strode up first.

"Hahaha, Heavenly Father is above, I heard that my uncle was seriously ill, and I had to hold on to my sick body to deal with the pagan devils, I was worried and couldn't sleep at night, and today I was relieved to see that my uncle was in good health."

Baldwin IV was not suppressed by Richard's preemptive voice, and said quietly: "Thank you for your concern, my body has not yet recovered, and I can't go into battle, but I can't be called unharmed." ”

Although they were both members of the Anjou family, he didn't have a good impression of Richard.

Not only was Sibyla's son assassinated by an assassin suspected of being instigated by the Anjou family, but the main reason was that when Saladin's army was pressed against the border, he sent more than ten letters in succession, begging the European monarch to send troops to help.

But none of them would move.

Now, when the fruits of victory are about to be reaped, these people have come.

Richard breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and smiled: "Anyway, uncle, you can reach the front line at the beginning of this great war, you have given me great support, I seem to have seen the moment when the banner of the Crusaders fluttered in Alexandria." ”

Philip also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Baldwin has come from afar to work hard, and I have prepared a feast and wine there to welcome your Majesty." ”

Baldwin shook his head: "What His Majesty Philip said is that his body is not as healthy as ordinary people, and it is already difficult to come from afar, and at this time, he just wants to rest this morning, so he can only refuse His Majesty's kindness." ”

"Where does Your Majesty plan to stay?"

"Governor's Palace, naturally."

He had already rejected the olive branch thrown by the two kings with an understatement, and then, if Lothar was fine, if it was... He will also stand up in place of Lothar to fight this crucial battle.

Richard frowned, his eyes became dangerous, and his whole person was like a male lion who could not bear it, making people dare not look at him at all.

Philip's heart was slightly cold, but he only responded with a smile: "Since His Majesty Baldwin is ill, it is better to rest early, but I don't know if tomorrow, in order to unify the armies of the Crusaders, Your Majesty can still attend?" ”

Baldwin bowed slightly: "The stakes are very high, so naturally I will attend." ”

Philip smiled and nodded, motioning for his men to get out of the way: "See you tomorrow then." ”

Seeing Baldwin IV leaving, Philip looked at Richard, who had a cold expression, and said with a smile: "This king of Jerusalem really has a bit of a kingly demeanor, but Richard, since your uncle has arrived, you can't still fight with your elders as a junior, right?" After all, in terms of military talent, your uncle's record is much better than yours. ”

Richard snorted coldly: "No matter who is the generalissimo, he is the king of my Anjou family." ”

He is not a brainless reckless man, he can't even see Philip's shallow sowing discord, at the moment, he is not as good as his uncle in terms of record and prestige, and it is indeed very difficult to win.

"On the contrary, it is you, who are jumping up and down in the sky these days, and it seems that it has become a joke, and I don't know how those eagle dogs crawling at your feet should be in the face of their true monarch."

A considerable number of Philip's lords were the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and most of them were members of the Queen Mother's Party and the Lords' Party, with the exception of the Duke of Raymond of Tripoli, who had to guard against Saladin of Damascus.

In the face of Richard's sarcasm, Philip was still smiling, as if he had a bamboo in his chest: "You don't have to worry about it." ”

…

Inside the Doge's Palace.

As soon as Baldwin entered the door, he stumbled and was held by Baron Goldfrey who greeted him, and he couldn't help but hurry: "Your Majesty, you are in poor health, why did you come to Egypt at this time?" ”

Baldwin smiled and shook his head, signaling that Goldfrey didn't need to support him, and then said, "Lothar is my most trusted subordinate and one of my few best friends besides you, and now that I hear the news that his life and death are uncertain, how can I still sit in the palace?" ”

After he finished speaking, he hesitated before saying, "How is his health?" ”

With a heavy expression, Gao Frey shook his head and said, "I don't know, Mr. Coors and the witches of Lothar said that Lothar is being treated, and no one is allowed to visit. ”

Baldwin IV breathed a sigh of relief.

He was really afraid that if Gofrey opened his mouth, it would be Lothar's death.

"It's good that he's still being treated, Lady Prajna, Lady Jeanne, Miss Fryn, they're all very capable people, and I'm sure he'll turn the corner around."

Gao Frey sighed lightly: "Your Majesty, the treatment has lasted for more than half a month and has not yet been cured, tomorrow is the army of the Crusaders, even if Lothar can be rescued in the future, it is destined to be unable to catch up with this big battle." ”

He raised his head and said with some regret: "This should have been the battle in which he was crowned king, he was so good and made countless meritorious deeds for the cause of God, but it was the two foreign kings who finally enjoyed the fruits of victory?" ”

"If I can't catch up, I'll do it for him."

Baldwin IV said indifferently: "Lothar Qing has helped me a lot, and this time, it is my turn to help him." ”

His voice was soft, but his tone was firm.

"Gao Frey, after this battle, I will declare Lothar my first heir, and the fruit will belong to the one who deserves it the most."