Eagle Byzantium

Unexpectedly, Bohemond was feeling happy in his heart because the messenger had just told him that it contained "military secrets." The new owner of Antioch hurried to the messenger and snatched the lead-sealed letter. , opened it and took out the "Seleucia Paper" inside. It was indeed Gawain's own handwriting on it. Although it was a bit unsightly, it reflected the simple and strong side of the writer, with dense writing on both sides.

Pigeons flew up in the sunshine after the rain. Bohemond, who was reading the letter, walked to the small terrace of the high-rise palace, where he could overlook the entire Antioch and the surrounding river valleys. In the letter, Gawain took the lead in speaking to him. Congratulations because of the strength of our alliance After strong resistance, the Emperor of Constantinople finally "shrunk". After Bohemond saw Gawain using the vivid word "shrink", he shook his head and smiled bitterly, thinking that Gawain had written the article. Sometimes I really like to use some weird words - then Huang The emperor acquiesces that you will temporarily capture the city of Antioch, but the cunning Comnenus seems to have a backup plan. It is said that he, the Archbishop of Pisa and the New Pisa Chamber of Commerce have reached a package of secret cooperation agreements in the imperial capital, "I am in Tarsu." Sicheng received the merchants among them and tried their best to interrogate him. They may use tricks to deal with us, but I personally feel that it is very possible that they are manipulating hidden underwater and using money to bribe traitors to cause trouble. You and Godfrey should pay more attention to it. Anyway, I rejected their request and stuff. Lucia Trade Request."

"I won't do it either, because the Antioch block has been leased separately to Venice and the ***** Chamber of Commerce. Where is the room for this group of Pisa people?" Bohemond acknowledged Gawain's behavior. Approvingly, he continued reading.

Gawain's request below is very naked. He asked Bohemond and Tancred to send troops to help him flank the Kingdom of Ruben, because Prince Ruben had several crimes. First, he sent Taplunz to Edessa, Tu Bessena and other castles have instigated local forces to resist taxation. The military supplies of seven thousand gold coins you requested from Barak, the consul of Edessa, were denied. Secondly, during the siege of Antioch, not only did they not rescue us in accordance with the "righteousness among Christian brothers", but they took advantage of the opportunity to attack our Sisi city area; thirdly, they disrespected the fathers and pastors of the Syrian and Armenian dioceses. His Excellency John Oakshilt, the patriarch, did not help when he was abused by Achish, and privately massacred the rebels who tried to rescue the patriarch.

"But the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Reuben Kingdom have been regarded as 'brotherly states' by the Holy See. Gawain's behavior is really worrying." When Bohemond saw these three reasons for punishment, he felt like a thorn in his back. But when he saw the last two or three lines, "I will take it upon myself to punish Reuben with the flag of Patriarch John of Antioch." "As long as your Excellency is willing to send troops for two to three months, Contain the flank direction of the Reuben Kingdom, and you will not be responsible for the rest of the war at all. After the success, I will gift all the thirty military towns and fortresses in the Syrian Gate to you."

Bohemond's eyes widened, his Adam's apple rolled a few times, and he swallowed hard. Then he carefully folded Gawain's letter and put it into the inner pocket of his robe. He couldn't help but look at In the distance, the iron bridge fortress of the Orontes River is still floating. The flag of the abominable Raymond, and the passing ships have to pay him part of the toll. If Gawain is willing to cede the Syrian Gate area to the sea to me, then I can change the trade route and no longer need to give it to that one-eyed bastard. Half a copper...

What's more, in the entire pilgrim team, except for the hermit, no one knows Gawain better than me. Although he has the nickname "Eight-clawed Spider", he has a strong spirit of contract: that is to say, as long as everyone and He does a good job of dividing and harmonizing interests. He will fulfill everything and will not break his promise.

But......

Gawain's letter suddenly relieved the red-haired duke from the depression and boredom in his heart, but it made him fall into a painful choice: Bohemond slowly walked back to the couch in the gorgeous hall and leaned lazily on it. Above, the hair is a little messy and the mouth is long, lying crookedly, lost in thought.

"Even if I want to cooperate with Gawain, why should I become his flanking aid? If I want to go to war with Ruben, I must have my own battle flag." After a long time, Bohemond made up his mind.

With this thought in mind, Tancred came to his uncle's palace at night, holding a sword and receiving an invitation to discuss matters. When he saw the uncle lying on the couch with a dull expression, he seemed to be paralyzed. Say, "It's not good for your health."

"I ask you, when will you go to Edessa?"

Hearing this, Tancred was slightly unhappy. After all, he was able to conquer this city and this beautiful palace and live in it because of his bloody battles. But now his uncle never mentioned the rewards he had promised to many soldiers. This was why he had no shame in returning to Edessa.

"The bounties and fiefs demanded by the Armenians and Turks force me to stay here. They keep asking me to negotiate with you."

"I understand what you are saying, but we are really short of money! We haven't paid a penny of taxes from Edessa and Tubosa. So far, that damn Greek Barak, is he there? Playing tricks on us?" Bohemond pushed the topic away skillfully.

At this point, Tancred also had an expression of resentment on his face, "It is said that Barak, mixed with a group of Armenian nobles such as Taprunzi, Kusus, and Fela, began to resist the taxes we need."

Bohemond continued to sit on the couch and sneered twice, "You should know who is behind Taprunzi."

Looking back at his nephew's expression, Bohemond continued in a low but vicious tone, "Send your confidant, the Turkish mercenary named Osdu Bolduka, to enter Edessa in the name of requesting a vassal army and get rid of Barak..." After that, Bohemond made a gesture of execution on his neck, "Replace them with our people, and we will have money to send later. Otherwise, what is the difference between Edessa and being in the hands of the enemy?"

"Will this provoke a rebellion among the entire Armenian people?" Tancred was horrified. He didn't expect his uncle to be so radical.

"Kill Barak, and get rid of Fira, Taprentz and Kusus together, and then we can occupy all the rich castles in Marash." Bohemond continued to make a cold decision, and then stood up and handed Gawain's secret letter to Tancred. "Gawain, Godfrey and Baldwin will definitely help us. There's nothing wrong with destroying the entire Reuben Kingdom in Lesser Armenia and sharing the meat together... Fear of rebellion, since you have already identified them as rebels, then what's wrong with iron-blooded suppression? Hmm, hmm, hmm?" Bohemond, whose eyeballs were emitting a terrifying glow like glass beads, put his hand on Tancred's head, patting and pushing it several times, until the nephew who was shaking on the spot gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement. (To be continued ~^~)