Eagle Flag of Epirus

"Huh, Genoese, don't deceive people too much. Although I do ask you now, this does not mean that you can take advantage of this opportunity to take advantage of the fire. The update is the fastest." Above Rusnina's court, a majestic and majestic The cold voice echoed, and the atmosphere of the original negotiation suddenly changed.

For a while, the ministers were horrified, and the faces of the Genoa envoys who were still going to continue bargaining were not very good. They thought they had the initiative in this negotiation. No matter how they made the terms, the Greeks in front of them had no choice but to accept it. However, when they formally met with the co-ruling emperor of the empire, they did not. Found that things are not as simple as thought. Mikhail Dukas is not a person who can be at the mercy of others. Although the two countries have deliberately reached an alliance, it is obvious that Epirus does not want to hand over the initiative at all.

The differences between the two parties lie in the rights of navigation in the Black Sea and the trade privileges after the expulsion of Venice. Genoa opened its mouth wide from the beginning, not only asking for the right to enter and leaving the Black Sea, but also asking for the regain of Constantinople to lease the Galata area for the Genoese permanent. Settlements, and Genoese merchants will enjoy a series of privileges such as trade tax exemption and judicial independence throughout the empire. This is exactly what the Venetians used to erode the empire step by step, but the arrogant and greedy Genoese want to get it right in one step, and then no matter how short-sighted people are, they can immediately see their intentions. This made Epirus unacceptable for a while, and it made Mikhail angry. He was not willing to become a vassal when he was looking for someone to cooperate. Trade privileges can still be negotiated, but the Black Sea, even in the most difficult time of the empire, did not want to share with others, the Genoese move was clearly taking advantage of others.

In a rage, Mikhail Dukas simply prepared to end the negotiations between the two countries, which was somewhat unexpected to the Genoese.

"Your Majesty Mikhail..."

Seeing such a scene, the scene was suddenly made so stiff, some Genoese who were worried that the alliance between the two countries were abandoned halfway, first retreated in their hearts, and were about to make some concessions to quell the dissatisfaction of the Romans.

However, he hadn't finished speaking, and he was interrupted by a wave of Constance Doria, the leader of the mission that stood in front of him.

I saw that the unhurried old man did not waver at all because of the Roman emperor's toughness, but slowly stood up, faced Emperor Mikhail’s eagle-like eyes, and replied with a calm expression: "Deception Too much? Your Majesty’s words make the Majesty a little confused. This is a matter of mutual benefit in itself, how can it be regarded as taking advantage of the fire? We become friends with the empire, and our mother country, the Republic of Genoa, has to bear huge risks. If you say, your Majesty, you Even if you are unwilling to pay this price, then we have to question your sincerity in forming an alliance with us."

"Sincere? Huh, are you actually embarrassed to say sincerity?" Mikhail smirked with anger, and then the gloomy look on that face turned a bit hideous at this moment. "Since your Excellency said that, can you give me a reasonable explanation for what happened on Corfu a few days ago? Even things like revenge against the Venetians have to act under the banner of the empire and not directly take action. How can I believe you? Can you help me deal with the Latins, deal with the Venetians, and regain Constantinople?" The low roar made everyone in the palace feel a little trembling, including the Genoese envoys present. This is indeed the case. They are wrong, but they have no way of knowing the person who ordered the matter.

"That's just a misunderstanding. Your Majesty, please be able to calm down your anger. We only learned about this matter when we just arrived. We will definitely give the Empire an account after a thorough investigation. But I think this matter is not enough. So as to hinder the alliance between our two countries, if your majesty is grudges just because of this time, it is not the king's magnanimity, is it?" At this time, a voice of neither humble nor overbearing sounded from among the envoys. Younger, on the contrary, it seems out of place among a group of elders.

Suddenly, it attracted the attention of everyone present, and Mikhail Dukas also immediately noticed a very conspicuous young man standing in the Genoa mission.

This is a handsome young man, wearing a white Italian noble tights inside, and a brown open-chested shawl outside, with long golden brown hair draped behind him, looking neat and tidy. Before he hid behind the adults and didn't let Mikhail care, but now he actually stood up and looked at himself with those blue eyes, which made the co-ruling emperor a little curious.

"Are you...?" Mikhail Dukas seemed interested in the young man in front of him, without scolding or contempt.

And the Genoese young man who took the initiative to stand up also respectfully replied without any gaffe: "In return to your honorable Majesty, I am the nephew of Lord Constance, Andrea Doria, and come with the mission."

"Andrea Doria...Although I don't have much impression, you can come here with me. I believe there must be something extraordinary before you can get so much attention. What did you mean by saying that I am not strong enough?" Look deeply. The young man in front of him glanced at ~www.readwn.com~ Emperor Mikhail asked. And this scene immediately made everyone present very nervous, whether it was the ministers of Epirus or the messengers of Genoa, no matter how good Andrea is, he is still too young in the end, in case something is wrong. But it's bad.

However, only Andrea’s uncle, Constance Doria did not stop all of this, but quietly pushed aside, seeming to give Andrea the task of persuading Emperor Mikhail. Even more so that everyone's heart mentioned the throat.

I saw Andrea replied calmly and calmly: "Your Majesty, you have passed the award. I did not think that your majesty is not enough, but I just think you should not give up our support so easily, because I am afraid that you must cooperate with us It will give you more peace of mind than cooperation with Bulgaria. After all, there is no direct conflict of interest with our Genoa and Empire. And the ambitious Czaroyan is both your collaborator and a competitor for your throne, isn't it?"

The young man deliberately prolonged his voice, and the meaningful response made the faces of everyone present slightly changed, and the expression on Mikhail Dukas's face at the moment when he heard such words also became subtle. The entire palace was silent for an instant, and the quietly depressed people were a little scared.

At this moment, the **** who served beside the emperor finally stood up and screamed:

"Presumptuous! You dare to talk nonsense here. His Majesty Mikhail has been crowned as the co-emperor with the Golden Seal of His Majesty Muzfius. Where are the so-called contenders for the throne? How can the orthodox imperial power allow you? This kid is slanderous! Come, blast him out of the hall!"