"I am honored to be favored by you, Your Highness Irina." Justinian pondered for a moment before replying, "But I don't think we need to rush into this matter of marriage."

Without agreeing immediately, Justinian's reaction made the Thessaly nobles secretly happy. As long as he clearly rejected the marriage, they would have reason to oppose his move to Thessaly. This was the best thing for them.

However, the result was unexpected. Seeing this situation, Count Merinoson was about to speak, but before he could speak, Justinian spoke again: "How can a marriage be a trivial matter? Hendryll

There is nothing wrong with what you said before. So I hope that your highness can suspend the engagement with me. And everyone here can serve as witnesses. As a sign of sincerity, I will regain Agrinion occupied by the rebels for your highness Irina.

.When the day of liberation comes, I believe that it will be the best time to enter into an engagement, not only to make it legal, but also to comfort the late Prince."

As soon as these words came out, the expressions of all the nobles changed. Anyone with a discerning eye can understand this answer. How binding can the so-called testimony be in today's world? Justinian's answer was obviously a polite rejection of Irina Du

Some of the nobles in Kass sneered as they waited for the next result. It was conceivable that this negotiation would most likely break up on bad terms.

But the girl was not discouraged, "I, Irina from the Ducasse family of Agrinion respect your answer, but I believe you will make the right choice." The weak girl looked at Chasz without being humble or arrogant.

Dinny, and Justinian also looked at the girl herself with some interest.

At this time, Irina Ducasse was completely different from the clumsy and naive girl two years ago. From those black and shiny eyes, there was no trace of wavering. Suffering can really reshape people.

Well, Justinian couldn't help but wonder what this girl had gone through and what she would become like. But curiosity was nothing short of curious. At this time, Justinian was unwilling to hastily bind himself to others. Dukas

His family background does help him more or less, but

In this troubled world, my own strength is more reliable. What's more, the girl in front of me is like a rose with thorns. Although she is still very immature, her thin body can no longer hide the thorns on her body under the water of suffering. However,

Justinian did not put his words to death. This answer was a compromise. He still needed to consider whether to marry, especially his ally Hendril. The man clearly meant to object just now, and he did not need to

Offended both sides.

"I will seriously consider it, Your Highness. No matter what happens in the end, I will help you to regain Agrinion, as long as everyone here can put aside their prejudices with me." Justinian replied after carefully considering his words.

Irina Ducas nodded, and then turned her attention to the other Thessaly nobles, "Uncles and uncles here, what are your opinions?"

The nobles looked embarrassed. Apparently Irina Ducas gave in and reached a compromise. Under the pressure of the two parties, they understood that there was no room for bargaining. Count Merlinoson was still unwilling to accept Justinian's move.

The criticism was obviously useless, but he still wanted the girl in front of him to change his mind. After all, there were many young nobles in Thessaly. If Justinian and Irina were to marry, it would undoubtedly be a huge loss for them.

.

However, Irina obviously noticed his intention and bypassed him directly, "Then just say whatever you need, Mr. Justinian! Now Thessaly and I will fully support you, but we also hope that you can fulfill it."

The promise just made."

"Yeah." Feeling quite a bit pressured, Justinian nodded and glanced at the nobles with equally ugly expressions. He couldn't help but think to himself: It seems that Theodore's daughter has inherited his father's difficult-to-fool character.

Woolen cloth!

"I need to recruit five hundred war horses in Thessaly." After stating the conditions unceremoniously, Justinian opened his mouth at once. These war horses were provided to Salius and the others, and they were used by the cavalry all the way.

The horses are tired and need to be replenished. They are the absolute force to deal with the enemy next.

"Five hundred? This is half of our war horses! Why don't we give them all to you?" After hearing this request, the Thessalians couldn't help but glare, thinking that Justinian was taking advantage of the situation.

"If that's the case, that's better. As long as you are willing." Justinian continued without looking back, "In addition to these, I hope that His Highness can order all coastal villages to temporarily relocate to inland castles to guard against Venice.

People invaded from the sea.”

"There is no need for this. We have already said before that there are only a dozen or so small villages along the coast. Evacuation will take a lot of time and cause unnecessary panic." Some nobles objected. Before arriving, Justin

The Neon and Thessalian nobles had differences on this point. Once evacuated, thousands of rough peasants would have to eat, drink, and eat, which would be a big expense, and more people were more inclined to let them fend for themselves.

This is exactly what Justinian feared they would do.

"It was precisely for this reason that a Venetian fleet consisting of seventy-two ships sacked the southern islands more than a hundred years ago and made Emperor John surrender. In fact, that area was not fertile, but the war caused

The flight of refugees is enough to shake the residents of a land. But panic must not occur now, and we must be as cautious as we were when the plague broke out. What's more, the people along the coast know the truth and the truth, and protecting them is

Protect the entire Thessaly. And the preparation required in this aspect depends on all of you here. I believe that with His Highness’s order, this is not a difficult task.” Justinian patiently explained that in the already reliable news, Mi

Haile Doukas has sent a large army south to support the rebels in Agrinion. The Venetians on the sea are ready to move, and he must warn these people in front of him to be prepared.

"Then what else do we need to do?" On the other hand, the two Counts Bunonius and Talanit were already ready.

Justinian had already prepared the task for them. He glanced at Irina in front of him. The calm girl looked at him quietly from beginning to end, which made Justinian feel inexplicably frightened.

.But he still issued the final order, "Your Excellency Bunonius, Lord Taranit

Next, I hope that you two can set off tomorrow and lead your respective troops to Agrinion to block the two Roman roads heading north without any contact with the rebels. In three days, I will lead Thessaly

Everyone, I will meet you, and it will be time for us to celebrate at the top of the city."
Chapter completed!