Eagle Byzantium

Diognis thought a lot, and thought for a long time, but in the dense siege of the Red Hand Brigade, even if he had a judgment, it would be difficult to convey it to anyone, and his promise that "the emperor's reinforcements will arrive within five days" could not be reached. This did not materialize - the emperor's army had just reached the borders of Nicaea.

Because several days have passed, Brenus, Cosa and Raymond are still weak in action on the Philomelon Plain. Apart from the small battles between the two camps, they have not made any big moves - just in the On March 19, Raymond independently sent 200 Kallegos to attack at night and destroyed the road to the camp on the right side of the Gimmegis brigade. However, the next day, another 300 Kallegos under the command of Parny were The attached cavalry was defeated and dispersed, and the position was lost again.

Therefore, Gawain was completely free to come and go on the entire front.

Breanus and Raymond actually exaggerated the battle on the 19th as a "great victory", and the fast horse reached the emperor's imperial camp that had advanced to the city of Dolilaem. In the article, the two said, "We Many elite dead soldiers were selected, and they With utmost sincerity to His Majesty, they crossed two rugged and difficult streams and violently attacked the enemy camp at night. With the blessing of the Lord, they killed hundreds of enemies, leaving the poor enemy unscathed. The camp fell into huge chaos, but in the early morning They gathered their remaining forces to launch a frenzied counterattack against me. Your Majesty's soldiers fought fiercely for the whole day. After causing heavy casualties to the enemy, they successfully turned in. The enemy was unable to pursue them and could only retreat in regret... In this battle, no matter what the enemy The fighting spirit has been shaken and chaotic. Many enemy soldiers took the opportunity to flee while gathering livestock and collecting local supplies. Many people were captured by our side, indicating that the enemy's army has reached its limit. Your Majesty's great hope is here. Tarsus The rebels will surely fall apart."

"It's a shame that Greek is allowed to be used by these people!" The emperor threw the document down angrily. Then he picked it up again, pointed at the text and complained to the imperial ink officer, "Look, there are actually detailed instructions for annihilation. The enemy data is very accurate. If so, Gawain's brigade would have lost more than half before I arrived - then, why should I go to Philomelon? What should I do?

Miles, just ask the horse to reply to the letter, saying that I was shocked to hear that Penipace Bastos and the Grand Count Laudesia had won such a great victory, and judged the strength of Gawain's army on the Iconium front line. When the whole army is defeated and there is no need for my reinforcements, I will immediately move to the northern front line of Anglas and Germanico. "

The Imperial Ink Officer smiled bitterly. If that was really what he was thinking, Penipace Bastos would be stunned and collapse immediately.

At this time, several lightly-armed scouts rushed into the imperial camp quickly, and the emperor's guards stopped them, "Your Majesty, Count Stephen of Fort Germanico impeached General Diognis, saying that he was against He refused to accept any reinforcements."

"Your Majesty, General Diogenes of Angrasburg desperately sent an urgent military message, lit an emergency beacon, and asked for help from all sides. The general said that Count Stephen had surrendered to the traitor Gawain and offered the key castle, Puvera Fort Robert Curtis will also descend with the wind, and the general requests your majesty to immediately advance along the Sakarya River to the northern line and fight Gawain decisively!"

What! I was only a little behind schedule for two weeks. This group of people simply made a mess of my defense zone. There was infighting and betrayal everywhere. The emperor stood up from the resting saddle angrily and pointed the tip of his whip at the row of waiting cavalry in front of him, "Where is Theodoro Gabuas, what are you doing?"

Several scouts looked at each other, and then replied, "General Theodoro's team is still stationed in Amisus City. There has never been an outbreak between him and Gawain, whether in Amasya or Sebastian. Any battle. We have sent many orders to urge him to fight, but the answers he received were that he should not take action lightly. "

"This is simply an army of infidels!" The emperor was furious, and then he walked a few steps around the entrance of the imperial camp, thought silently in his heart for a while, and then exclaimed, "No, Miles, please write it in handwriting immediately The letter is stamped with my royal seal, Let the envoys be sent to the city of Amisus quickly. In short, it is necessary to stabilize Theodoro. We can even promise him that I can reward him with all the rich places such as Puvelar and Sinope. , Be sure to hold on to Theodoro!”

The capable and loyal imperial officials immediately complied with the orders, and then several court officials carried purple ink and gold books, and one person carried three horses and flew along the bay of Bithynia, rushing to Amisus day and night to fulfill the emperor's obligations. 's edict.

However, at this time, the news of Gawain's sudden appearance in the Harris River Basin had already been informed by the old general in the camp. "Well, Gawain has a brigade that has begun to seize Germanico and move towards Pueblo." Lal is moving forward?" Theodore stood on the beach in front of the churning water. Luo asked the scout. After receiving a positive answer, the old general's boots stepped on the soft sand. He suddenly felt that he had lost his center of gravity and began to waver and hesitate. "If I don't want to be with Gawain, should I retreat to the edge of the plateau?" Amasya, and go to conquer Gawain’s territory again?”

"Gawain has built a solid defense line in Sebastian City, and has also built many fortresses in the Elbistan area. Our army cannot penetrate deep." Several Trabzon staff who were eager to try said that they were all People with long-term ambitions, "If we return to the plateau and fight for a long time with Gawain's remaining troops, even if we win, we will only capture some wild mountains... In addition, if Gawain fails and is defeated in front of the emperor's army, Then Trabzon lost its barrier..."

The old general hesitated for a moment, and then began to speak out, "Gawain's northward brigade's target is obviously Puvelar. If he is allowed to capture this place, our army's route will be blocked. And the lord of this city is Robert the Norman, who is also Stephen the Frank's brother-in-law. He may have surrendered to Gawain..."

"So we have to arm ourselves and leave the camp to capture Puvelar first!" The staff shouted one after another.

"But the emperor had previously sent court officials to warn me not to fight on the seashore, but to advance to Amasya and threaten Gawain's retreat."

"The military situation changes rapidly. If we don't take Puveral, then Gawain will take it, and we will suffer greatly!"

Theodore finally cheered up and made a decision. He turned around suddenly, and the holy icon ornaments on his armor rang. The old general held the hilt of the sword and waved to his staff and ordered: "The entire army, including the Ross mercenaries, will immediately pay three months of full military pay-immediately march to Puveral, claiming to take over the defense of the Norman Robert. If the other party refuses, it will be regarded as a traitor and rebel and attacked!"

Puveral Castle is not far from the port of Amisus. The delta in the middle is still a rich grain-producing area. It was originally the source of funds for Robert Curtis's garrison here. But now Theodore's nearly 10,000 troops quickly moved their camps to attack here after receiving the order, setting fires and looting everywhere, and ravaging and destroying themselves. (To be continued ~^~)