Eagle Byzantium

Of course, the reason why Bramson did this was because of Gawain's advance instructions: before the battle in Saldica, the emperor told all the generals that in the following battles, if you capture Sicilian or Venetian people, do not hesitate, or Turn them into slaves, or execute them, but the Hungarians will always be within the scope of my foreign policy in the future, and I will keep my heart in everything to facilitate future actions.

In this way, Gellert, the Hungarian palace minister, was left as a hostage, while Almos continued to lead the group of Barrows and teams quickly toward the mother country along the Sava River without stopping.

Along the way, he met the "Hum regime" of Zawida Nemanga, but the opponent was still weak and did not dare to take action against him, so the two sides signed a peace treaty - Almosh quickly passed through the Hum area, and then Almo We even arrived at the border of Zara and Split in the north of the Adriatic Sea. From these two maritime trade cities He extorted a large amount of money in the name of the "Kingdom of Hungary"; then Almosh rushed to the Kingdom of Carinthia occupied by Roger Junior. The other party was not polite. Roger Junior thought that Almosh had knelt down in front of Gawain's army. It was a huge shame to beg for mercy, so he pulled out the Norman knights to completely defeat him in the wilderness!

Almosh immediately asked Roger for mercy and gave him half of the money he received from Zara and Split as "travel money." In this way, little Roger withdrew his troops back to Zagreb Castle and allowed Almosh to cross the border.

In early winter, the half-dead Almos finally arrived at the border fortress with about 3,000 Hungarian soldiers who were also half-alive. This was the Lower Pannonia region, all his fiefs, so the nobles stationed here paid their respects. got him and Tell him, "The archbishop asked me to tell you that you must hurry up in everything. The king's health has become worse since you went to war, and he is now on his deathbed. He must want to pass the throne to his son Istvani! Fortunately, You come back in time."

Only when encountering such a thing, Almosh was exceptionally decisive and brave. He did not rush back to the palace, but contacted all the Barrow nobles, promising that once he was put on the throne, he would transfer the fiefs directly under the royal family (about only the entire country's land). Less than one sixth ) were all granted to them, and Almosh also encouraged his comrades: "I have the support of the Archbishop, and I also own a huge fief. You each return to your territory to mobilize your followers, and follow me into Panon Halma in three days." The palace and the throne.”

After the arrangements were made, Almos quickly mobilized 300 strong retinues in his territory and sent diplomatic letters everywhere, including to Archbishop Shmara Goethe, Roman Emperor Gawain, and the Kingdom of Poland. , and also to Henry V of Germany. In short, he wanted to win over legitimacy.

Three days later, the weather was gloomy. Almos led a large team of retinues from his home castle Essek to force the palace, because he had received a secret letter from the archbishop, which stated that he was preparing for the king's deathbed confession. Ask Almosh to come to the palace as soon as possible, and he will perform the subsequent coronation ceremony for the king's brother. "The royal army will stay in Durazzo City. If you bring the army, you can control the entire palace."

In the field in front of Essek Castle, when Almosh's followers were yoking the mule pulling the flag cart, the beast kept kicking the ground and making a whining sound.

Almosh had a vague premonition in his heart. At the same time, he heard that his wife from Kievan Rus was holding his son Bella in the tower. Bella also seemed to be frightened and wailing uncontrollably.

Just when Almosh was uneasy and was about to ask the knowledgeable steward around him (the steward actually often used pagan witchcraft to divine fortune), several eagles suddenly circled and flew over and flew on the back of the mule next to his flag car. They grabbed and pecked the animal fiercely, and the mules and horses jumped and screamed. The servants raised their spears and beat them continuously to drive away these ferocious flat-haired birds.

After finally driving away these falcons, Almosh turned pale with fright and asked the steward what kind of omen this was.

The steward replied with a deep and hoarse voice, and raised two fingers, "Two hundred years ago, the ancestors of the Magyars formed seven alliances to serve as mercenaries for Khazar Khan, but the Etekz where they lived However, the river valley was invaded by Pecheneg bandits and could no longer be settled, so at that time the sky appeared After receiving my sign, countless falcons flew in. They sat on the trees as many as flies, pecking at the Magyar cattle and horses. Our ancestors could not stay any longer, so they came with their cattle and horses. Here we are. This is God’s will to drive His Highness to take what belongs to him like his ancestors.”

Almosh was overjoyed when he heard this explanation and thought it was a great good omen. He no longer hesitated and led his private retinue to the location of the palace.

The palace is surrounded by trenches and simple city barriers, and still retains the style of the nomadic people. In front of the gate is a cart pulled by four strong white oxen, with a crimson tent on top, and hanging poles on both sides of the carriage. The ax with the skull of an ox and a black horsetail tied around it is immediately the king's "coffin". It will take the king's body to the cemetery of White Castle for burial.

A suspension bridge was lowered, and many of the Barrow nobles who came to support Almosh brought soldiers with them. They dismounted and greeted Almosh, hugged and exchanged messages, and then walked into the three-story palace of the palace in groups.

Behind a screen made of bird feathers, Almosh saw his brother lying on the couch, his face sallow, his breathing heavy, his white messy beard rising and falling, and several palace servants were using a tubular instrument bought from Egypt to suck out thick phlegm from his throat, each time making the king suffer a hellish cycle of pain.

When the archbishop saw Almosh coming in, he stood up, held his hand, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, too much phlegm hurts his brain and organs, he won't survive these three days..."

Almosh and the barros immediately burst into tears, and the prince half-knelt in front of his brother's couch, holding his dry hand and touching Koroman's wrinkled forehead, "For God's sake, I feel sad for you, my dear brother."

"You are here, Tonuzoba..." Koroman opened his dim eyes, tilted his head on the pillow with difficulty, drooling in his mouth, looking at his brother.

"No, I'm not Tonuzoba, I'm your most loyal brother Almosh."

The old man really has not much time left, and he can't even recognize people.

"Send my son Istvani to Tonuzoba, otherwise someone will harm him!" Koroman suddenly looked terrified, grabbed his brother's hand and begged loudly.

A correct version in 1619 Book Bar!

The archbishop immediately approached, with a reminder and warning tone, "You are here again, no one here will harm your son. But it is inappropriate for Istvani to ascend the throne, and someone will indeed harm him. So you have to give up the throne to your brother Almosh, so that you can get the recognition of the Holy See. Only then can Hungary survive, do you understand?"