Eagle Flag of Epirus

The news of the fall of several important castles in the southern Peloponnese finally reached the north of Achaia, which was the political center of Achaia at this time. It will be decades after the capital was moved to the south. All the people of Achaia were stunned by the news. No one expected a fire in the backyard, and the Byzantine army attacked their rear from the sea.

　　 The first to get the news was Baron Louis who stayed behind in Tripolis. He immediately informed Andra Vida in the north to seek support. On the other side, Louis quickly assembled an army to prepare for the invasion of the Byzantine army. Knowing the news of the fall of the south, it can be said that Baron Louis's heart is very heavy these days. Although the lord there was weak in the defense of Corinth to the north, it would undoubtedly require a strong military force to get rid of it so quickly. Coupled with the fear mixed in the rumors and rumors of the soldiers who fled from the south these days, he was also worried. .

Yes, the Achaean army defeated thousands of Byzantine armies and dominated the Peloponnese with only a few hundred knights, but today is different, from the capture of Emperor Baldwin to the siege of Thessaloniki and now. The Byzantine Expeditionary Army went deep into the rear of Achaia, which proved that the behemoth was gradually recovering. There are indeed a lot of four thousand troops left behind, but Louis knew that this army was only a second-line unit, most of which were infantry, and most of the knights had been recruited to Corinth by the lord, Earl Gottfrey, and he was not confident that he could attack. Retiring from the enemy, Louis decided to stand by and wait for the reinforcements to arrive, and he was confident that he would go out to destroy the enemy.

And Baron Louis’s idea of ​​doing this would be extremely anxious if Justinian knew about it, because it was the worst thing for Justinian and his army. The current battle for grain production is Chass. Tenny tried his best to avoid it. But Baron Louis’s conservative decision was undoubtedly correct, but unfortunately it was opposed by many people.

"Your Excellency, those Byzantines are not afraid at all. The hesitation now will allow them to gain a foothold. According to Sir Baptiste's estimate to the south, the number of enemies this time will definitely not exceed 3,000. In addition, the surrounding friendly forces can completely kill this threat in the cradle!" The vassals of Baron Louis all asked to fight. Not long ago, they detected that the Byzantine army was showing signs of going north, so the Latin knights were already eager to try. However, as the lord, Louis had never agreed to fight, which made the militant vassals extremely dissatisfied.

"No, I have already said that Tripolis is the only hope for Southern Peloponnese. If we have an accident, the Greeks can easily and completely control this place! At that time, it will be difficult for the Marquis William to regain lost ground. Make it harder, we can’t take risks!” Among the many barons, Louis was one of the few who did not support the main battle. Cautiously, he quickly realized the importance of Tripolis, so he directly used the baron’s The power forced the army to retreat to the city and surrender everything outside the city. Allowing the Turkic cavalry to wreak havoc outside, Baron Louis just stood still.

　　 Such a move made the knights very unhappy. This kind of weakness was dismissed by the French knights, and in their eyes the Byzantine power was simply vulnerable. Therefore, for two consecutive days, the lord hoped that Baron Louis would allow them to go out of the city to fight.

"I have given the order, don't let me repeat it again. Everyone, stand by and wait for the support of His Royal Highness William!" Baron Louis's words are nothing but a basin of cold water completely extinguishing the hope of the knights for war, they only Can watch the savage Turkic heretics ravage the villages they rule. Everyone is dripping blood in their hearts, and that is consuming their wealth! Even though they were very unwilling, the knights did not dare to defy openly and could only retreat helplessly...

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　　 But on the other side, Justinian was also anxious about the Latin reaction. He had guessed this possibility before, but the cruel reality really before his eyes still made his heart sink. This is almost the worst. The lord in Tripolis just hadn’t done it anymore. If he was really like the old Maozi, I’m afraid Justinian’s fate can be imagined, but even now The Turks wantonly looting the villages in this area would be in vain unless the Latins were brought out.

　　 Justinian could not help but ponder what exactly should be done next to get rid of the current predicament.

　　 "What are you going to do now, Justinian?" Just then Nevsky walked in from the military account, and he also realized that Justinian's plan was currently stranded. The scale of Tripolis is not what they can attack ~www.readwn.com~ However, if they don't take this place, everything will be in vain. "If Arslan is allowed to destroy the surrounding areas, it will only cause the opposite result. Either it will arouse the same hatred and persevere to the end, or make the other party more fearful and curl up in the city unwilling to come out. Justinian, don't forget our previous As promised, this is no way to go on like this!"

　　 "I know." After listening to Neusky's words, Justinian certainly understood that ravaging the village and stimulating the Latins was a way to quench their thirst. After all, the Latins in the city had already made up their minds how easily they could be provoked, but this was also helpless. Now not just Tripolis, even the Latin defenders of the surrounding fortresses are also very tacitly cooperating with Tripolis, but they will not come out to give Justinian the opportunity.

　　 "But if this is not the case-I am afraid that a little chance will not be grasped." Knowing that the chance is slim, Justinian still wants to take a gamble.

But at this moment, Neusky said through Justinian, who was still struggling with the situation, "Justinian, you are wrong. If you want to persecute the Latins, of course it will only make them. Together, but if you make yourself vulnerable and let the Latins relax their vigilance, then the nerves strained by the threat will also relax, and then we will have a chance."

"Showing weakness?" Justinian finally realized this. The authorities are fanatic. He wants to fight quickly, but forgets that people are all for profit. If you now give the opponent the impression that your army is vulnerable, then How many Latins can resist the temptation to act rashly?

　　 Even if there is only one, Justinian can seize this flaw and give the opponent a fatal blow.

　　 While watching Justinian’s reaction, Nevsky also nodded slightly in appreciation.