Eagle Byzantium

Amidst a burst of shouts, the six hundred Magyar cavalry who attacked from the city of Zemun were attacked head-on by the cedar bows and slings of the sailor company posted at the front when they attacked the siege position of Gawain.

Although the range of the cedar bow was not very far, the power of the arrows was considerable. Coupled with the rapid stone throwing, it instantly formed a barrage effect. The Magyar cavalry and horses that rushed up were hit one after another and fell down mourning. They were lucky enough to turn their horses and run away. Many of those who had lost their horses were knocked down by the second and third rounds of volleys just as they got up. Those who survived were also dragged by the sailors and infantrymen of the Red Hand Company with scratching hooks. Captured in the past.

The remaining Magyar cavalry retreated into the castle in confusion. Immediately, everyone from Duke Nikita on down was panicked. The Duke led his retinue up the city wall, looking at the continuous siege company below like an iron barrel, and thought to himself How could he provoke such a terrifying "Thunder God"?

"Send someone to negotiate peace with the Grand Duke Gawain, who claims to be a gift from the emperor, and his Dalian team. We are willing to stop attacking the pilgrims and provide compensation in grain and money." Nikita made a decision in a hurry, and then He secretly asked someone to arrange a fast boat at the water gate adjacent to the Sava River, so that if something unexpected happened to the castle, he could escape from the waterway.

In the camp of the Grand Duke of Bari, Muzaffy-Addin and two strong military servants knocked down the envoy who came out of Zemun City and tied him to the ground. Gawain sat on his seat and pointed at the opponent with his riding whip, " I may not be able to punish your master directly, so you will suffer it instead." Then Gawain threw the riding crop to Muzafi'adin, who waved it. Moved, whipping the messenger, the camp was filled with the sounds of whipping and screams. After fifty strokes, Gawain ordered the unlucky guy to be untied, "Get a donkey from the camp. Pull the cart and send this bastard back." Zemen goes, and the craftsman company must not relax and prepare siege equipment. This represents my answer, Stephen Gawain."

From late at night to dawn, the Dalian company under Zemeng City lit many bonfires, with craftsmen, military servants and helping soldiers. They began to prepare various siege equipment and pushed them to the designated positions. Andreev Yergo was responsible for everything.

Gawain also asked Bramson and Mero to lead the cavalry towards the wilderness of Belgrade. On the way they met many pilgrims and men and women who had escaped from there, most of them from Lorraine and Swabi. A group of peasants from Asia and Bavaria. "Don't be afraid. Go back and tell your comrades who are still staying over there and are under attack. All come towards Zemun City. Because our Grand Duke has surrounded the evil Duke Nikita, so this side is safe. of."

When the sun rose the next day, Merlot and Bramson on the hills. With disbelief in his eyes, he looked at the people pouring in from the "gap". They were more refugees than pilgrims. Many people were injured, and some were leading various livestock and poultry. Their eyes were full of panic and dullness. There were also countless women mixed in, some of whom didn't even have any protective clothing, and marched shamelessly with the large group of people. "This He is the sworn brother of the Archduke. A hundred thousand troops organized by the monks? "Melot was born in the Peloponnese and later came to Italy, although he saw all kinds of pilgrims and pilgrims from the Apennine Peninsula. But most of them were on short trips to Rome and Bari, and they were neatly dressed. The attitude is also relatively refined. I have never seen this group of German farmers fighting in battle.

But Bramson was obviously very familiar with it, "Don't pay attention to it, otherwise they will immediately come forward and ask for everything from us, just let them camp under the city of Zemun on their own. These are all German hooligans, and they are all under the influence of Zemun." A stupid child born from a mother called 'stupid'."

As soon as he finished speaking, among the huge refugee team, a man riding a horse but wearing a monk's robe, with a tall and thin face and a somewhat crazy look, spoke to the two Dalian generals with a sharp voice. (Because he saw the flags of the two men) he stretched out his hands and saluted, "Dear officers, my name is Gottschalk, a low-level member of the monastery in the Rhine Valley, was deeply moved after hearing the sermons of the hermit Peter, so he organized a pilgrimage of 30,000 people to participate in this great expedition. I am eager to see Lord Gawain, the priest, and I am willing to follow him to capture the city of Zemun."

At this moment, under the city of Zemun, the craftsman company has built a siege vehicle behind the wooden fence. It is covered with animal skins, with many sharpened trees at the front, tied together, and a pusher underneath. In addition to the forward-moving wheels, there are also many ladders prepared for use in emergency attacks.

Gawain also put on a red-feathered helmet, rode Quicksilver, and patrolled the terrain of Zemun City with the Brotherhood. One side of the castle is close to the river, and the other three sides were excavated and introduced into the Sava River, forming a surrounding water trench with a stone bridge on it. The city did not have time to destroy it, but Nikita Many Bulgar and Magyar infantrymen were sent out to form arrow-proof wooden poles out of wood. They hid on the fords and fort gates behind them and used shields and various weapons to hold on. Nikita also sent many soldiers on the city head. The archers kept a tight guard.

"Immediately send out elite Italian veterans and my guards, each wearing heavy armor, using battle axes and swords to destroy the enemy's temporary fortifications, mainly to occupy this stone bridge. Andreev, your archers will Cover behind it. Once the stone bridge is captured, the flag of the general attack must be raised, and then all the craftsmen's companies and siege equipment must be pressed up, leaving no chance for the enemy to breathe." Gawain raised his horse-headed scepter and arranged carefully. With.

At this time, with the shouting, Bramson came over on horseback. Gawain saw him and was very kind. "You've come just in time. Are you willing to be the vanguard of the siege team now?"

But then Bramson replied that there were already twenty to thirty thousand pilgrims who had fled from the east, and some of them wanted to see you.

While Gawain was still confused, the priest named Gottschalk was also riding a horse, followed by a short and sturdy warrior, who was the infantry commander Birel who was originally "gifted" to Peter by Matilda. They rushed to the big stallion together. After the salute, Gawain recognized Birel and exchanged greetings. At this moment, Gottschalk's burning eyes were fixed on the priest, as if he was studying Like every hair on Gawain's body.

The result made Gawain's heart tremble, "What is this person going to do?"

Before he could think about it, this man dismounted, kneeled in front of him, raised his face, and with the crazy attitude of a fanatic, shouted loudly, "It's unmistakable, you are the person who can realize the dreams of all pilgrims." , the Great Priest, the future European Lord Lu Xiong, Gottschalk is willing to devote all his enthusiasm and strength to you. This is my oath." After saying that, Gottschalk took Gawain's finger and kissed it until his mouth was full of saliva. Gawain's fingertips...(not yet To be continued ~^~)