At this time, there was no sign of optimism in the war situation in Turnovo. I never expected that Burtonistein, the Count of Burgas, would actually defect and become a pawn of the northern nobles. Archduke Boril and his supporters supported him.

The southern nobles were almost wiped out in one battle, but even though they were lucky enough to escape, more than ten fortresses on the front line were completely lost. The originally complete defense line completely collapsed and fell. In order to prevent being surrounded, they had no choice but to

, the Earl of Connotin had no choice but to order the entire army to retreat, handing over the favorable terrain they originally occupied.

For a time, the impregnable positions at the two mountain passes fell into the hands of the enemy. Now the southern nobles were at a complete disadvantage, because there was a gap in strength between the two sides, and the northern army with the majority of cavalry now directly threatened them and took control.

The initiative in this war - this can't help but make the nobles of Palatona panic.

This news at this moment is undoubtedly the worst for Earl Connotin, who is the de facto commander of the entire army.

Although nothing seems to be visible on the surface, Connoldin has already seen that many people inside are shaken. Although the dispute between the northern and southern nobles has been going on for a long time and has become a fire and water, in comparison, no one wants to give up in the civil war.

Their lives pushed the family foundation to the end. Since even Burtonistein, the Count of Burgas, could take refuge with Ivan Asen, then why couldn't they! Anyway, no matter what the outcome of this civil war, the outcome is actually

It's just a fight for the throne within the Assen family. At this moment, Count Connotin clearly realized that if he didn't take measures to reverse the previous situation, then the noble Palatona who had previously sworn to be loyal might change at any time.

He became the most loyal follower of Ivan Asen. Even the brave and foolhardy Archduke Boril clearly understood this. The so-called support is just a group of gamblers placing bets. Once the situation is not right, then those guys will

He will be abandoned without hesitation.

Therefore, no matter what the situation is, the key is to reverse the current military decline and regain the initiative on the battlefield.

But this is easier said than done...

"Uncle... what should we do now?" Count Connotin is his only relative, and the only one the lonely Boril Assen can rely on is him. At this moment, looking at the battle situation he is facing, he is helpless.

He could only place his hope on the man in front of him.

However, Count Connotin's expression was quite solemn. He had not expected Count Burtoni to rebel at all, and now he had to admit that he was in great passivity.

"I didn't expect that I have been looking down on that child Ivan for so many years. He has already secretly made preparations. Now he is no longer a puppet launched by the northern nobles, but a real controller. If you don't pay attention to him,

It has actually penetrated to this point, and even Burtonistein was actually won over by him. However, I think he must have paid a heavy price, otherwise he would not be able to persuade the old poisonous snake." Kang

Earl Notting sneered slightly, looked at the map in front of him, suddenly pulled out the dagger from his waist and stabbed it on it.

"Your Highness Boril, for now, we can only temporarily retreat and abandon Turnovo."

"Abandon Turnovo? Are you telling the truth? Are you kidding!" Hearing that his uncle had made such a decision, Boril Asen couldn't help but turned pale and said. You know, for Bulgaria

, Turnovo is equal to the heartland, which is why they have been fiercely competing here, but now Count Connotin is not only ready to give up the defense line, but also the most important city of Turnovo.

Man, this is really unacceptable to him.

And I saw Count Connotin replying very calmly: "Your Highness, this is a last resort choice. You must know that compared to the entire kingdom, even Turnovo and even Sofia are not important."

"But if we don't even have Turnovo, how can I compete with that guy Ivan?! I'm afraid if I really do this, the outcome of this war will be decided in an instant, and the position of Bulgaria's tsar will really be

It belongs to him." He said with great reluctance. Boril Asen had been fighting with his cousin since he was a child, and he was really unwilling to admit defeat. What's more, after the incident in Macedonia, there were various signs that his uncle Yi

There is definitely some connection between the death of Tsar Lofan and Ivan Asen. This makes this man even more unable to accept that the throne of the Tsar is tainted by such a person.

But just when Boril was so excited and his face looked a little ferocious, suddenly his shoulders were suddenly pressed down, and the calm Earl of Connodine said in a solemn voice:

"Boril, my son, you have to understand one thing. If you want to get something, you must give up something first. Just like a farmer in the spring, if he wants to have a harvest in the autumn, he must give up something first.

You must endure hunger and plant the seeds in the fields. Now, the same principle is true. As I said before, Turnovo is not important, Sofia is not important, in a sense, even the position of Tsar

It doesn't matter. The only thing you care about is winning this war. As long as you win, everything will belong to you. Do you understand, Your Highness?"

The man's deafening voice echoed in Boril Asen's ears, and the originally agitated young man finally broke free from his uncool mood.

"That is to say, uncle, is there any way you can reverse the current decline?" As if he had grasped a life-saving straw, the powerful fat man asked excitedly like a child.

But Earl Connodine neither affirmed nor denied, and said slowly: "How do you behave like this, Your Highness, there are many pairs of eyes staring at you now. Any sign of weakness at this time is

No, I can't promise anything now, but as long as you listen to me, I think things should turn around."

"A turning point?" Boril was slightly startled and looked at the man in front of him, as if the other man had really made some preparations.

At this moment, a young voice suddenly sounded outside the camp, "Yes, turning point." And this voice was so familiar that when he was suddenly startled, Boril Asen could hardly believe his ears.

When he followed the sound, he didn't know when Justinian, who should have been thousands of miles away in Fort Fracha, actually appeared in front of him at this moment.

Obviously, the so-called turning point that Earl Connotin mentioned before was Justinian in front of him, and of course the Vadaritai cavalry he brought. Only they are the key to turning the tide, and this is exactly

The reason why he chose to abandon Turnovo.
Chapter completed!