Eagle Byzantium

But he didn't think of an answer. When Anna put her handkerchief on her head, like an ordinary Greek girl, she tied her braid with the corners, and huddled in Gawain's arms. Her words were very low. , "What if Sister Gottschild dies this time?"

This thought was really too exciting, but then she asked again and again,

"What if my father and mother also die? What if you, the barbarian, die? War, plague, and famine, aren't these all sins that we need to atone for from the Lord all the time. The city of Antioch ahead is said to have several Hundreds of towers on the city walls It can allow eight war horses to gallop side by side at the same time, and there are thousands of elite warriors under the Turkic chief Yaqi stationed inside. Therefore, I was worried before that you would be injured or killed. Even if I wanted you to prostrate yourself under my skirt, then Is it a living person?"

Gawain breathed a sigh of relief and hugged Anna, "Don't worry, I won't die. I used to be so lucky in Nicaea and survived the enemy's arrows. In front of Antioch, I already have Pat who is good at fighting." The Rila Division will never lose. Didn’t the dream give you and me divine inspiration?”

"The divine revelation in the dream also said that you are destined to be mine!"

"I have never encountered such a dream." Gawain looked careless.

"Nonsense, I had a dream yesterday. The succubus disappeared, disappeared, but the big snake that symbolized my desire had grown majestic wings. It whirled and circled and flew up to the higher clouds. There All the gorgeous flames burned on it, and the scales of the big snake were as indestructible as armor. It passed through the blazing clouds, I picked up the Venus from the sky, and then miraculously swam into my body - I feel, I feel..." Anna's words were a little hasty below, and her little hands squeezed Gawain tighter. , "I feel like I can still feel it in my lower abdomen. I think that big snake belongs to you, it's yours - 'Riding Spear'!"

Now Anna's wish was clearly expressed. Her belly needed Gawain's spear to leave an eternal mark there, even on the child.

Gawain suddenly felt a little embarrassed. He wanted to remind the other party that he was the princess in purple. He had to be reserved and reserved, but there was nothing pretentious about Anna's words just now. He could only hug the girl gently. He felt that this kind of thing should happen naturally, right?

At this moment. The two goddesses ran nervously from the church porch and shouted to the people, "My lady's fever began to rise again not long after it subsided."

"Continue to apply the ointment, drink the potion, and arrange the wooden barrel immediately. Give your wife a bath and scrub. Anna, you will be responsible for this!" Gawain vaguely felt that although Gottschild's condition had relapsed, it might be getting better. Directional transformation. So he and Anna stood up together, and encouraged Anna a few words. Xiao Nizi covered her handkerchief with her skirt and ran in with the maid to help.

Then, Gawain walked over, comforted Baldwin for a few words, and then turned into a side hall in front filled with equipment for refining essential oils. Many servants and pharmacists were busy there. Feeling a little tired, he walked to the flower garden in the connecting hall. Sit on a chair and get ready to take a break.

This time. On the side of the garden, the fat eunuch Staurachos came out mysteriously, knelt at Gawain's feet, and said that he had a confidential report.

Just as Gawain was about to ask, Staurachos took out a small green bottle from his jacket, "This is the mysterious medicine I gave to Her Royal Highness in advance, but she never had the courage to use it. So I think it's better to report it to the Grand Duke. Your Highness, that’s good.”

"Stavlachos, are you busy making these boring aphrodisiacs all day long in the palace?" Gawain said with an angry tone, and the fat eunuch hurriedly explained that he was also thinking about the good things for you and the princess - now Anna .Dukas also At the age where you can get married, have sex, and become pregnant, "Any great ruler must have two basic conditions for his career - a beautiful and noble wife, and many children." The fat eunuch said this. There is nothing wrong with that.

Gawain, who had no choice but to take the medicine bottle, pondered for a few moments, and then told Stavrajos, "No matter what, when the dust of Gottschild's condition is settled, you will be responsible for spreading the word. I will meet Anna and tell this story." The matter has been resolved.”

The fat eunuch hurriedly agreed, and gently held Gawain's boots, pleading that from now on all the affairs of the palace would be left to him, and they would be in perfect order. He would also try his best to understand every move of the female family members, and act as Gawain's eyes and ears. , "Well, aren't you always the cupbearer? And then you will also be the palace steward - no It's a pity to use your expertise in storytelling." After the other party thanked him and bowed out, Gawain patted his knees and rubbed the warm green bottle with his other hand. Desire suddenly surged in his heart, as if he couldn't control it. Looking at the tender stamens of the rose flowers on the fence that were blooming with fragrance under the moonlight and night light, I couldn't help but be in a daze.

At the same time, in the distant city of Samosata, a fortress connecting the Maras Mountains, Edessa and the Euphrates River, all the residents of the city: Armenians, Greeks, and even Saracens and Turks, all ordered Countless pine trees arose The torches made an earth-shattering roar, pushing various siege poles and bronze hammers, and surrounded the city's acropolis gates that relied on the mountains. The shouts of killing shook the heavens and the earth, and the hammer heads It rained down on the crumbling city gate.

"Shoot, shoot!" In the corner towers and gatehouses of the Samosata Acropolis, the Turkish soldiers on guard kept raising their composite bows behind the firing ports, and shot deadly arrows in the direction of the voices below.

After the bloody siege came to an end, the bodies of the attackers and the remains of the equipment were lying in front of the city gate, and the remaining survivors retreated one after another.

Behind the fence of the city wall, a beardless old man in a brocade robe and a crown stared nervously, watching the movements under the Acropolis. After confirming that the barrier was safe, he slowly retreated to the hall in the core of the Acropolis.

His name is Toros Reuben, the same as the magnificent mountain. He is the younger brother of Reuben I and the uncle of the current Prince Reuben. However, he had a falling out with his nephew very early and established himself as the lord of Samosata: he hired a large number of Turkish and Kurdish mercenaries, and was hostile to the Armenian lords. He had close ties with Turkish sultans or chieftains such as Giliki Arslan, Yagi Siyan, and Merik.

In addition, Toros himself was a cruel and oppressive lord, so the soldiers, merchants, and farmers hated him deeply.

A correct version in 16-9 Book Bar!

When Tancred led only 200 Norman cavalrymen, with the cooperation of the armies of Armenian lords such as Prince Reuben, Fira, and Kusus, to advance towards Samosata, countless citizens, farmers, and even soldiers guarding the city voluntarily joined Tancred, rebelled against Lord Toros, and served as the vanguard of the siege.

Now that Toros has been deserted by his friends and relatives, he can only defend the Acropolis with 500 Turkish mercenary guards. In addition to asking for help from various Turkish people, his trump card is a Turkish warrior from the Armenian Plateau named Osdu Bolduka Jiangmo. (To be continued ~^~)