Two days had passed since Alexius arrived at Trebizond, and the disaster facing Constantinople was only the beginning.

Since the news of the capture of Constantinople spread to the streets of Trebizond, some Romans thought it was a disaster, and most people had long been dissatisfied with the incompetent settler who lived in Constantinople.

Emperor Gros was angry. When the news of the city's fall reached their ears, many Romans thought it was another change of dynasty!

They don't yet know how terrible the suffering in the city is. This optimistic mood may remain the mainstay, but as time goes by, this absurd mood will inevitably collapse.

In the afternoon of this day, the citizens of Trebizond were still living in an orderly manner. Alexius did not give any speech or anything to warn them. He only mobilized a large number of troops to strengthen the city defense and strictly controlled the city.

At each city gate, people entering and leaving the city must be strictly inspected.

"Dongdongdong."

"The door is not closed, please come in." Alexius raised his head and looked at David behind the crack in the door. After speaking, he lowered his head and continued to sign the document.

As mentioned before, the government of the empire has completely collapsed, and many important events have almost no response from the local authorities. They would rather burn this urgent letter from Constantinople asking for help than take a few glances at it.

Not only did the lords of various regions not help when the central government was in the most dangerous situation, but they took the opportunity to become independent and establish local political power, which had a lot to do with the "Plonia" system. (Although the military district system was also bad later)

At least as early as the time of Manuel I, the lord of Plonia refused to send troops to enlist.

The nobles still maintain the idea that "the emperor takes turns to come to my house today" and "the one with strong soldiers and horses is the Caesar". This means that once the country is invaded, the emperor has no ability to organize resistance. Most nobles are waiting to pick up the slack and become a cheap emperor. Chapter 1

The four Crusaders attacked Constantinople and first besieged the city for a year. The lords from all over the empire did nothing. When the Crusaders began to attack the city, the defenders were pretending to resist. In their view, usurping the throne and mutiny were commonplace. The emperor and the dynasty changed.

It doesn't matter at all, the consequences can be imagined.

The first thing Alexius did after arriving at Trebizond was to declare a state of emergency in the city. The original governor was now dismissed by him on the grounds of "ignoring government affairs." Although some citizens were dissatisfied,

Even with military power in hand, he didn't feel afraid.

In addition to the thousands of troops who were originally under his command, all the city defense forces stationed in Trebizond were reorganized. It may seem like a lot of people. In fact, due to long-term empty pay, desertion, etc., the strength and quality of the city defense forces have been greatly reduced.

Previously, in order to get more money, the former top official took advantage of the central government's lack of time to manage, replaced a large number of well-trained soldiers with ruffians in order to cover up paper data, and even collected "protection fees" from citizens.

And when the real regular army took over the city, how could these city defenders dressed like beggars be their opponents? The Komnenos brothers easily took Trebizond, and now Alexius is back.

Now, this group of poor city defense troops will also face the end of reorganization.

"Brother, what do you want to see me for?" David Komnenos was standing upright in front of him at this time. He is Alexius' younger brother. He is in his early twenties (or not yet) and has seniority.

Shallow.

"I plan to transfer you to be the new commander of the Trebizond City Defense Force, and you will be responsible for the reorganization of the city defense army. Are you willing?" Alexius did this in order to place his cronies at the top.

, only in this way can we gain a firm foothold in Trebizond, and have the opportunity to gain a firm foothold in Asia Minor, and realize the dream of "restoration" step by step.

David is a good candidate. Although he has little qualifications, if we can take this opportunity to develop his abilities, everything will be worth it. (Trustworthy)

It's impossible for him to let the "second-fifth generation" become an official, right? Isn't the tragedy of the Fourth Crusade not enough? Dongluo is full of "second-fifth generation", and none of them will save them when the central government launches an attack.

"Responsible for the training of the city defense army..." David frowned and said in a joking tone: "Brother, I heard from the citizens that almost no one in the city defense army can assemble on time whenever there is a war. The soldiers go to drink, sir.

If you go to play with women, they are simply a group of soldiers, it is better to disband them all."

"I know this." Alexius nodded first, and then gave his own point of view:

"Although the combat effectiveness of these city defense troops is indeed worrying, they are only city defense troops after all. They do not need to meet the strict requirements of a field army. They only need to be taught some basic common sense. Trebizond cannot be defended without an army, and I still need enough troops.

Marching westward."

"But what if they don't accept the reorganization?" David was a little worried.

"Those who are suitable to be soldiers stay, and those who are not suitable pack up and leave. Those who are too old, too young, and weak and sick can get out. This is not a place where they can eat and drink for free. They want to have sex for free.

Just go to Constantinople and give the Latins a few heads for free."

"Okay, but I need some soldiers to manage these 'big men'." David understood what his brother said before, but he didn't understand the meaning of the word "free prostitution" at the end, but he didn't bother to ask more questions, so he just mentioned it.

A small request.

"Okay." Alexius nodded, "I will transfer a hundred-man team to you. If you still need it, I will try my best to satisfy you."

"That's enough." David nodded with satisfaction and left.

After Alexius finished dealing with the city defense army, a more serious problem soon appeared in front of him.

Three days later…

At the harbor, groups of Georgian soldiers belonging to Alexius replaced the positions originally belonging to the city defense army. They were methodically managing the security of the city and resisting possible dangers on the sea...

"Look! What is that?" an Arab businessman pointed in the direction of the sea and asked in horror.

A slowly moving ship appeared on the sea. This ship was not large and did not have enough protection. It was probably not a Venetian warship.

"Is it a merchant ship?" a peasant soldier guessed as he squinted at the small sailboat in the distance.

"No, the speed is too slow. It is probably seriously overloaded." An experienced sailor shook his head and said.

What captain would want to sail his heavily overloaded ship through the rough waters of the Black Sea?

The ship got closer and closer, and when it was about to approach the harbor, everyone finally saw the strange ship clearly.
Chapter completed!