Chapter Nineteen The Accident
The Genoese who had been operating in Galata for a long time were indeed well-known. In addition, in order to show their gratitude to the Dorian family, Justinian could be regarded as making a fortune this time. What surprised him was that there were still many warriors in Leon who were given to Antonia at one time. This was exactly what the Vadaritas were urgently needed by Justinian. At that time, he encountered Andrea Doria's fleet in the Gulf of Burgas. In desperation, Justinian had to choose to split up with Arslan and others, and brought a few Vadarita warriors onto the Genoese warships. Although it is temporarily dangerous now, it is very difficult to return to Morris safely without an elite cavalry to protect him.
"These should all come from Kafa, I guess. After all, not long ago, we successfully convinced the Tatar king there to agree to do business with us. Whether it is war, wood, slaves, or war horses, they can be sent from the Black Sea continuously. So it is not a valuable thing." Looking at these fat and thick war horses, Christopher said with a hint of pride in his tone. People have always been half-believing about the new route in the Black Sea, and he has successfully proved everything in the past two years.
At this moment, Justinian's faint voice suddenly rang, "So I don't think anyone can refuse such a huge and tempting profit, especially the Venetians. I don't think they will remain indifferent."
"Indeed," Christopher's face slightly sank, "but this is a matter of time sooner or later, and if you really drive the French from Constantinople, you probably won't be willing to give up the Black Sea like this!"
"This is natural, sooner or later, those who have been taken will be taken back again, as Christ said, eye for eye, tooth for tooth." Justinian said to the old man in front of him without hesitation.
Christopher shrugged, Justinian's answer was not as expected, nodded and said, "I have no doubt about this. But it will undoubtedly be an extremely difficult road."
At this time, the sails were rising, and the Genoa fleet was sailing again, except for the Golden Horn Bay passing through the iron chain beside the sea wall and heading towards the south.
"We must break up after we leave here. I will help you with Andrea, and Antonia's safety... don't forget the promise you made." Christopher said again with a serious expression as he looked at Justinian.
"Don't worry, I will do my best to make promises."
"This is precisely why I like you. I think Alexa V chose you because of this. No matter what, the next path can only be done by you. May God bless you." Christopher said with his hands folded.
At this moment, a strange voice suddenly came from behind the two of them!
"What promise? What did you do secretly behind my back?"
Somewhere out, Antonia looked at the two old and young with an unhappy expression. Although she didn't hear the conversation between the two of them clearly. But she was 100% sure that they must have made some ulterior motives "deal" hidden behind their backs.
"Nothing, this is a matter between me and Mr. Christopher, it has nothing to do with you, a girl!"
"Hmph, it doesn't matter? If you have the ability, leave here alone!" The girl who curled her lips still showed her delicateness when she got angry. Antonia did not ask any further. Anyway, she knew that no matter how much she asked the two geniuses in front of her, she would definitely not be able to ask anything.
Just as the group felt that everything had come to an end and was about to leave here, suddenly, the turbulent sound on the coast attracted everyone's attention. When the red-back white cross flag fluttering in the wind fell into their eyes, Justinian, Antonia and Christopher all felt a little shocked at the same time.
This is the banner of the Latin Empire!
A team of heavy Latin knights came, and behind them were a large group of people. The leader of the Latin noble suddenly shouted:
"Everyone stops the ship immediately. I am ordered by the emperor to ask you to stop the ship immediately!"
It is not surprising that the Latins who have mastered Constantinople appear now, but in the concession where Genoa is located, the other party dared to openly intercept the Genoese fleet. The arrival of these people immediately made Justinian feel a little bad.
And he and Antonia looked at each other, and then an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
This must be the hands of the Venetians!
...
At the same time, on the other side, Ranieri Dandolo was standing on the side of the sea wall with a sneer and looking at the Genoa fleet that was suddenly intercepted. More and more Latin knights surrounded Galata with soldiers. At the same time, a small Latin fleet also appeared on the sea to block the Genoa fleet's way.
"Hmph, Sfendis probably didn't expect that even if he refused to do something, I would still be able to deal with the Genoese." Ranieri looked coldly at Justinian and his group who had become a turtle in the jar. It was he who told the people of the Latin Empire about the news that Peter X, the Grand Priest of Constantinople, on the ship. Sure enough, under such temptation of interests, even if he was unwilling to provoke the Genoese, the nobles of the Latin Empire could not help but start to act.
At this time, Baron Venier, who had learned the news, rushed over and looked at the crazy actions of Count Dandolo in front of him, and he couldn't believe it: "Are you crazy?! Lord Dandolo, you should know what it would mean if the Greek minister fell into the hands of Henry of Flander. Romania, without orthodox, always rely on our blood transfusions. How can you tell them such important news because of your grudges? If the mother country knows..."
"The Senate won't know!" Ranieri interrupted Senvenier coldly and said, "Since Suffedis interferes with it, I have no choice. I would rather let the Greeks' presidency fall into the hands of the Flanders than give the dirty Greeks a chance to turn the tables. And you can rest assured that no one will succeed in the end. I have already made a perfect plan. In the end, whether it is the Latins, the Greeks, or the Genoese, they can get only one body."
Chapter completed!