Chapter 53: Reinforcement
Seeing this, everyone in the military tent couldn't help but smile bitterly, but they could only do so. Because what Prince Theodor said was never used as a joke.
The timid generals said goodbye carefully, and looking at their backs, the man couldn't help but sigh. How could Theodor Ducas not know about this self-deception method? But now he can only do this in order to stabilize the morale of the army. Although the seemingly clumsy lies cannot deceive the generals present before, they are temporarily stable enough to make the ignorant soldiers have a little hope in their hearts. Looking at the sky in the south, Theodor was also mixed with emotion, and could only place the last hope on that kid.
"What do you think, Murad?" Suddenly Theodor looked at the Turkic man who was left by him and did not leave. Although he had always had grudges and was more of using each other, the arrogant prince now found that he was the one who was truly capable around him. Therefore, he was upset and left Murad to let him drink with him to relieve his sorrow.
The two sat opposite each other and sipped the red wine in the glass, slightly drunk, while Murad shrugged, "I said it, it's up to luck. Although I don't know if the people I sent out for help have broken through, based on my understanding of Justinian, he would not have done anything. His previous indifference should be more to cover up his true intention and reveal his fox tail." With his understanding of Justinian, Argos City has never been moved but abnormal. They fought with the Latins in the Principal of Athens. If they were eliminated, the entire situation of Moria would turn straight, and with his intelligence, it would be impossible not to know this.
"Hide your fox tail? Hum, I hope so! If we die here, then his life will not be far away. I hope Justinian can be as stupid as you guessed." Prince Theodor shook his head helplessly with drunkenness. Although he held a glimmer of hope, he actually had no idea in his heart. He could only leave it to fate as Murad said.
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While Prince Theodor was surrounded, at the harbor of Nafplion, a Roman army was already gathering, in order to rescue the war in the Principal of Athens, this army was the limit of the army that Justinian could mobilize now. Although he actually had more than 7,000 men in his hands, he obviously could not give up Molia, who was still being watched by the enemy, and he had to leave some people behind. Therefore, with the ships that the Pisa people could provide, the army that went to war with Justinian this time was actually less than 3,000.
After Arslan received a request for help from his father's subordinates, Justinian immediately made a decision and divided his troops into two groups to rescue Prince Theodor who was besieged in the Principal of Athens. One by Arslan, the garrison commander of Leo led the cavalry north from land, while the other by him led the attack from sea.
"Have you really made a decision? I don't want to happen again in Fort Wiscarri." Looking at the endless sea in the distance, Neuski followed this expedition, but he still made his last efforts and tried to persuade Justinian in front of him. It was not because he was afraid of death, but because he felt that Justinian took too much risk this time. The man now completely admitted Justinian's ability. Because of this, he is undoubtedly the only hope of rescuing His Majesty Muzfius who was under house arrest. Neuski was really worried that the young man in front of him would be in danger. The Venetian army in Athens is not something they can deal with now, and there is no chance of a second chance in Fort Wiscarri.
But Justinian had already left and decided to look at the sea and whispered: "When Caesar personally led the army across the Rubicon, he once said to his army that 'there has been a boat', so he successfully defeated the seemingly powerful Pompeii. Now I am also facing the same situation. Even if the Venetians are strong, do you think I will retreat because of this? I cannot accept the efforts here and waste it because of the Venetians. Since the dice has been thrown, then you must bet on everything in your hand, otherwise you will have to go home empty-handed in the end."
Seeing the boy in front of him say something crazy, but Justinian, who said this, looked so calm and composed without any slight fanaticism or madness, as if he really was not just relying on the confidence in his heart, but indeed had a certainty of success.
Looking at Justinian's firm eyes helplessly, Neuski finally gave up. He knew that even if he said anything, it would be useless. He could only believe that Justinian could really create miracles again.
At this moment, the warships under Baron Pierre, the representative of Pisa, were ready to go. Although he was reluctant, he had now become grasshoppers on a rope with Justinian and others. He searched all the ships that could be used in the city and finally got all the needs of the army.
"I have done everything you said. Twenty sailboats are enough for you, and the sailors on the ship are all obeying your arrangements. And don't forget the promise you promised. Although I agree to cooperate with you for the time being, once the losses are too large, my people will have the right to turn around and evacuate the battlefield at any time." Baron Pierre, who simply pointed out to Justinian, did not shy away from his intentions. In fact, he really didn't want to spread this muddy water, and he had no choice but to do so.
Justinian was not dissatisfied with this, and then nodded and raised the ring belonging to the emperor on his right hand and said, "In the name of His Majesty Muzfius, after the matter is completed, I promise you that all the promises I had made before, the Pisa people will obtain the right to concessions in Nafplion, and at the same time, they will restore the trade privileges given to you by the empire at that time." At this point, Justinian now had to make concessions in order to obtain all the strength, and even agreed to the Pisa people's demand for trade privileges in the name of the emperor.
Chapter completed!