Eagle Byzantium

In the end, the emperor returned to the palace with his forehead in hand and a distressed expression. However, he came not to Irene's palace, but to Marlena's.

The first thing I saw was Constantine Augustus standing there. He was playing with his slaves. He suddenly saw the emperor and was a little overwhelmed. He really didn't know what to call him, so he could only shout. Say "Your Majesty" and then salute.

Then Prince John followed from behind and also saluted his father.

Alexios nodded and encouraged him a few words about his studies, then came to the inner hall, lay on the couch, and sighed.

Soon, his "adoptive mother" Malena tiptoed up from behind, slowly placed her hand on the emperor's broad but slightly wrinkled forehead, and pressed it gently, "Are you tired?"

"Sometimes I want to get away from this throne and the world, and enter the monastery." Alexios said leisurely, "How wonderful would it be if I could cover my eyes with these hands so that I could not see and no longer suffer?"

"The empire still needs you, needs your protection, and needs to raise Constantine and John as your right-hand man." Marlena smiled and rejected the emperor's fantasy.

The emperor remained silent. He seemed to feel more relaxed under the comfort of his adoptive mother. Then he slowly opened his eyes and said "Hey", "Where's your old icon pendant? It's my favorite."

"In order to protect the chief of the stables from moving forward on the battlefield of Xiaoya, I have given it to him, with my and Constantine's blessings. You won't blame me, right?"

Alexios pressed his lips tightly, and the two of them moved up and down, changing their faces, and then Marlena saw the wrinkles on the emperor's forehead suddenly knitted together, and then the emperor smiled and said gently, "No Yes, of course not."

Late at night, inside the curtains of the palace, the little bird Nicodeemia knelt at the foot of the steps. The emperor stood on it silently, with two exquisite leather-wrapped boxes lying at his feet. "The recent behavior of the stable chief Somewhat overstepped.”

"Yes, I will definitely do this well." Xiaoniao said with a troubled face.

"Investigate clearly, don't accuse the stable chief unjustly, and try to appease the morale of the soldiers." Alexios issued the rules for handling, and then he looked at the expression of the little bird Nicodeemia, and comforted him, "Don't worry, Was the plan you originally made It will change. When the spring is over and the Pecheneg prisoners are settled, I can then borrow the Cuman and Roma mercenaries and attack Zahas and the Normans with all their strength. The army will continue to protect the territory of Asia."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Nicodemya bowed his head and kissed the emperor's purple boots. He was determined to do this wholeheartedly. Then he took out the things in his arms and gave them to Alexios.

Under the candlelight, Alexios looked at the document and his eyebrows tightened...

The next day, Caesar Macaulinus walked into the Brachna Palace with a cheerful face, followed by countless assistant bureaucrats and retainers to help him, because from the moment he was summoned by the emperor, he knew that in his After painstaking efforts, the situation in Asia has changed, otherwise His Majesty would not be so anxious to receive him.

"How is my sister?" The emperor sat upright and started talking to Caesar as he bowed.

"Theodora is in good health. After all, she has served the empire for so many years and has been traveling for a long time. She was only able to be with Theodora some time ago, which made her feel quite relieved." Macaulinus used This elegant and sad answer in court language has a great meaning of secretly inviting favor.

"Thank you for your hard work." Alexios nodded to express his recognition of Caesar's achievements. Then the emperor mentioned the matter about the stable director George, "I have verified the recent behavior of the stable director. It is indeed as you and the prime minister said, there are many irregularities, so I want to send someone to replace him and return to the imperial capital." ”

As soon as the golden words came out, the staff around Caesar were so excited that they could not sit still. At this time, one of the aides took the opportunity to bow down and said to Alexios, "His Excellency Caesar has been fighting in Asia for many years, and he was born there, and his prestige is also high." High, so your majesty can restore the reputation of His Excellency Caesar as the chief prince of Asia and send him to guard it, so you can rest easy."

There was a roar of approval, and Macaulinus smiled complacently, but remained humble.

Alexios stood up with surprise, "Why don't you guys come and recommend me earlier? I have already sent my brother Isaac, accompanied by the eunuch Nicodemia, to Nicaea to clean up the situation."

At this time, the approval froze instantly, and the smiles and joy on everyone's faces froze. Macaulinus felt that his IQ had been greatly humiliated, but he did not dare to say anything because the emperor had just Achieving a great victory and triumph is the pinnacle moment of reputation. At this time, overturning the table is like hitting a stone with an egg. So Caesar thought for a while and continued to request, "After all, Your Excellency Isaac is young and inexperienced. I am afraid that he will not be able to suppress the situation in Asia Minor, so Your Majesty can let me go and serve as Your Excellency Isaac's Prime Minister."

"No need, I have given my younger brother Isaac the new title of Sebatocrator, which is a combination of 'King' and 'Augustus'. This title is enough to guard Asia." Alexios explained kindly, " As for Caesar, you can continue to be here and serve as my right-hand man with the Prime Minister, and you can also spend more time with my sister."

Macaulinus's nostrils and mouth were crooked, and the aging muscles at the corners of his mouth couldn't help trembling. It wasn't until a comrade pulled the corner of his clothes from behind that he finally reacted and thanked the emperor in a muffled voice. Grace" and praised the emperor's wisdom and wisdom in inventing the title "Sebastocrat", which would definitely bring stable order to the empire.

Seeing Caesar leaving in dejection with a group of helpers, Alexios smiled happily.

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It was a rare warm winter day in the military camp by the lake in Nicaea. The sun seemed to be able to bake the oil out of the human body. Many farmers came out to celebrate the ancient festival of wishing good harvest and tied up grass in various shapes. The pile was lit and the crowd was cheering, running and dancing. Under a huge oak tree, Gawain stood there smiling, while many young girls from the village held hands and circled around him, singing ancient songs.

"They are showing their love to you! Get away quickly, otherwise the bachelors and young men in the village will come to bring bad luck to you soon!" At this time, Farrow, who was half naked and had a belly full of scars. The husband picked his nose and walked over with a laugh. The girls screamed and dispersed, "Women and enemies are equally afraid of me!"

Then Farov shouted, "It's such a warm weather, how can I not take a shower!"

Then Gawain turned around and saw countless half-naked and fully-naked Varangian warriors running towards this side, screaming...