"We only need Agrinion to provide us with a trading residence and tax exemption, so that the Genoese navy can also provide help to you. Recently, you have been troubled by pirates, haven't you?" Bantic gave them the conditions, after he

It seems that this is clearly a gift to these Greeks.

But what he never expected was that Theodore in front of him had no interest in it.

"I remember that I have rejected you twice in writing, Mr. Bantic, why haven't you given up yet?" Theodore replied coldly, not caring about the conditions given by the other party.

But this angered the Genoese——

"Your Excellency Theodore, our patience has its limit." Bantic made his request impatiently.

Since the power of the Venetians has expanded, the status of Genoa's trade has also been in jeopardy. Although they and the Pisa people have temporarily ignored the past and jointly dealt with the Venetians, their sea strongholds have become fewer and fewer. If this continues, their situation will become extremely bad. Especially especially

The Venetians carved up three-eighths of Byzantium's land, directly cutting off Genoa from their strongholds on the Black Sea coast.

Therefore, it was Genoa's top priority for Theodore to grant them trading privileges.

But now, these Greeks are very wary of all Western Europeans and do not want any cooperation. In their opinion, these guys are no different from the Venetians.

Nowadays, Bentic's arrogant attitude makes Theodore not have any good impression.

"It's ridiculous. Why should I listen to you Genoese people? It's extremely ridiculous to convince me with just a few words like yours." Theodore looked at Bantic with a sneer and issued an expulsion order. "I give you permission.

It is already a great kindness to be able to dock. It is simply wishful thinking to ask me to allow you to establish a trade point. Go away, I don't want to see you in front of me again, guard seeing off guests!"

"You... okay, you will definitely regret it." The angry Bantic walked away immediately after seeing that the other party was not making any progress.

Looking at the other party's retreating back, Theodore's expression also became gloomy. This man was very wary of the arrival of these Genoese people, but at present he also knew that he could not directly break up with the other party.

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"Is this Agrinion?" Justinian arrived here from Rusnina a few days ago. Justinian did not enter the city, but actually walked into the city. Justinian was still surprised by the city.

The prosperity of Ilovan Castle is completely different from the poverty of Ilovan Castle.

"It should be here." The old military doctor of Ilovan Castle took Justinian into the city. After questioning, it was found that the Genoese were indeed staying here today, and the doctor was probably also there.

But--

After hesitating for a moment, the old military doctor told Justinian what he had not said before, "Sir, I didn't tell you before - that doctor doesn't seem to be willing to treat Romans. If you come today, I'm afraid it will be a bamboo basket."

Water."

But Justinian shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter, take me to see him." Even then, Justinian had the gold coins of the Doria family, and he would definitely be able to persuade him to treat Abdra.

"Okay, sir." Seeing Justinian's insistence, the old military doctor nodded and took Justinian to the port of Agrinion, where Genoese ships were docked. If there were no accidents, then

A Genoese doctor who is proficient in surgery should be on board.

"Who are you?" Seeing someone approaching, the Genoese sailor blocked Justinian's way. "What do you want to do!"

"We would like to ask to see Dr. Christopher." The old military doctor quickly stated his intention. These Genoese were not only businessmen but also citizen soldiers of the Republic of Genoa, and he did not dare to provoke them easily.

"Go, go." But the Genoese sailor looked dismissive, as if he was about to send someone away. "Mr. Christopher has already said that he will not accept any Greek's request for medical treatment. I

How many times do I have to say this again? It’s so annoying.”

"What do you mean?" Justinian looked at the other party and asked. He didn't understand why the other party had such an unwritten request.

But the Genoese sailor who was guarding the ship sneered, "What else do you want? Even if you see Mr. Christopher, you can't convince him. Don't waste your efforts. He has nothing to do with you Greeks."

What a waste of time!"

He did not take Justinian seriously at all. The Genoese and the Byzantine Empire were very unhappy in the previous conflict, so the attitudes of both sides were not friendly. As he said this, the sailor rudely wanted to send Justinian

Drive away with the old military doctor.

However, he had no idea how terrifying the person standing in front of him was.

"Get away!" Justinian roared angrily, grabbed the Genoese sailor's wrist, punched him in the face, and threw the rude Genoese off the deck.

Seeing this scene, the old military doctor who was following Justinian was also shocked. He didn't expect that this adult would be so impulsive. But Justinian did it intentionally. If he didn't make the matter bigger, the other party would

It won't come out.

It didn't matter that he knocked a sailor into the water, but a dozen strong men suddenly rushed out of the cabin. They looked at the daring intruder and clenched their sticks in their hands, ready to give the young man a lesson.

"What's going on?" At this moment, an old voice sounded, and a one-eyed old man slowly walked out of the boat and looked coldly at the messy deck. He was very dissatisfied with anyone disturbing him at this time.

"It's you, Mr. Christopher." The old military doctor recognized the one-eyed old man at a glance, and it was the Genoese surgeon.

"It's you again? I said, I don't want to see you Greeks again. Drive them away!" Christopher gave Justinian and the others a cold look, with inexplicable hatred in his eyes, and then said:

Turn around and leave.

"Mr. Christopher, I would like to ask you to wait a moment. I have something to show you." Justinian was waiting for this moment. He finally waited until Christopher came forward. Although he didn't know why he hated the Romans so much, but this

At that time, there was not much I could do about Abdera's safety.

Christopher, who was stopped by Justinian, did not stop, but at this moment a man's voice came from the pier.
Chapter completed!