Chapter 38 The Crisis at Nicea
Hearing the news provided by the Venetians in front of him, Beth on the border of George was shocked and completely lost his previous calm expression. A few months ago, Baldwin, the Emperor of the Latin Empire, was captured by Bulgaria in Adrian Fort, and the Lascaris family in Nicea were able to escape. Now Henry of Flander would rather ignore the huge threat from the north than join forces with the enemy to destroy them. If the Venetians had not disclosed this news to them, I was afraid that the Byzantines in Nicea would still be in the dark and die to the forefront.
When I think about it, I feel chilling in George's border, and since Ranieri in front of me said the content of the plan in detail, the possibility of errors in the information is infinitely close to zero.
Henry of Flander was still scared of Byzantine nobles in Nicea. As Baldwin's younger brother, this man made his mark when he besieged Constantinople, and then showed amazing command talent when he crossed the sea to pursue him. It can be said that no one could take care of him wherever he went. If it weren't for the sneak attack by the Bulgarians in the rear, I was afraid that the Lascaris family in Nicea would have been severely damaged and did nothing even if they were not destroyed.
This time, the Emperor Henry once again launched troops, and joined forces with David Komuning in Tripolis and the Roma Turkic Sultanate in the east. Judging from this posture, he would never give up until he eliminated Nicea.
The George Border Bo, who was shocked in his heart, couldn't even think about what would happen if the other party attacked Nicia again. The man made a quick decision to ask Ranieri Dandoro:
"Give me a ship, I need to go back and inform you immediately."
Now compared to watching the Venetians capture Fort Wiscarri the most important thing is to meet Nicea immediately, and it is just a waste of time here.
But Ranieri said lightly: "Don't be so anxious. Even if Constantinople is already preparing, they will have to wait until the autumn is tall and fat before attacking. It's no big deal to delay a few days, right?"
"You-" George looked at Ranieri with wide eyes, but the appearance of Venetian guards on both sides made him tactfully give up.
Ranieriz, who had a calm face, nodded, "That's great. When everything is over, you help me take this city and I will send someone to take you back. After all, if you send a ship to take you away, would it be bad if you encounter some accidents on the way?"
"I really have to thank you for your kindness!" Although George Border Beth gritted his teeth, he was helpless. Of course, the other party in front of him was not considering any security issues, but was just making things difficult for Ranieri. For Ranieri, Nicea's survival was not important. At this time, he could only pray that the matter in front of him could be resolved as soon as possible and tell the two emperors of Lascaris to this important news.
Ranieri, who looked at the other party with contempt, then put George's border beside him and checked the fortifications that had been built at the mountain pass. The Venetians on the ship were not all army, and they also had accompanying craftsmen, who were the best at building defensive positions. It can be said that although they had no combat power, they were one of the most important components of the entire army.
Although the wall made of a mixture of stones and mud and sand around cannot bear enough impact, it is enough to cope with sudden attacks. Resisting horses in Luzhai can greatly limit the enemy's attack.
There are also two wooden sermon towers that can not only effectively monitor and warn the enemy, but also mount archers on it to provide sufficient fire support for the defense.
It can be said that in order to prevent the Greeks from breaking through in Fort Wiscari, the Venetian racked their brains and tried their best to prevent the other party from finding any flaws.
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At this time, on the sixth day of Justinian's departure, Neuski, who had not received any news, could no longer sit still. Although the two agreed that after ten days, if Justinian had no news, Neuski would bring his army to support him, but there was no movement for such a long time that the Valangi people could not stand.
"It's been so long, nothing unexpected happened!" Neuski said gasping as he looked at the map, and the dagger in his hand pierced into the table.
Captain Leo, who was standing by, persuaded: "His Excellency Neuski, since Lord Justinian has said that if he has not come back in ten days, he is considering taking people to check it out. It is only the sixth day now. If there is really an accident, he will definitely send someone here." However, he actually has no clue in his heart when he said this.
Like Neuski, Rio did not support Justinian to go to the south at first, but now Tripolis has no Justinian to take charge of the overall situation. If Neuski also left, then Zeodoseron, who was ready to move in the city, would not have no action. He could only ask Neuski not to act impulsively.
Neuski didn't know this, but he shook his head and said, "You don't know that these southerners are not trustworthy at all. When Constantinople was besieged by the damn Latins, for so long, these guys were indifferent, just like the guys in the military district. They were completely selfish borers. It was too dangerous for Justinian to go there alone. And I really had a bad premonition, I hope God can hear my prayers and bring him good luck. But if there is no news in three days, Leo, no matter how much you dissuade me, I will lead my troops there."
The man's voice was as firm as a collision of steel, without any room for doubt and objection. As he was absolutely loyal to Emperor Muzfius and even participated in the overthrow of Alexei IV's coup, he understood that the young man was undoubtedly Muzfius's last hope. Moreover, their results in the South Peloponnese must be completely lost as expected. Therefore, Neuski could not allow Justinian to be surprised, both in himself and in the future of this empire.
Looking at Neuski's extremely resolute face, Leo also knew that he would never listen to what he was talking about next. This was the last bottom line of the Valangi man. He finally made concessions and agreed to Neuski's request.
"Okay, if that's true, I'll agree to your request."
Chapter completed!