Eagle Flag of Epirus

"Someone blasted him out of the hall!"

Under the eunuch's order, the Imperial Guards on both sides of the palace immediately stood up, waiting for the final order of Emperor Mikhail, which instantly brought the atmosphere of the original negotiation to a freezing point. The fastest and most nervous Genoese envoys also subconsciously leaned against each other, for fear that the two sides would really cause conflict and cause catastrophe. Many people complained that Andrea Doria was too young after all, and didn't know the severity of what he said.

When dealing with the Greeks in front of them all the year round, the Genoese knew very well that the other party placed more emphasis on the legitimacy of imperial power than their city-state republics. Even if Epirus is only one side, since the two countries have decided to reach an alliance, the dignity should be given to each other. These have touched the opposite side of the other side, I am afraid it is difficult to say whether the negotiation can continue.

However, to everyone's expectation, Emperor Mikhail, who was supposed to be angry, raised his hand and screened the guards who were about to step forward, calmly watching Andrea Doria and asking: "What do you say? There is no direct conflict of interest... Is there any difference between you and Bulgaria? Do I have any concerns about my allies?"

"Of course you should have this level of concern. Unlike us, Bulgaria has only been separated from the empire for only 20 years. In a sense, they are just the empire's separatist insurgents. If there is a low-handed opportunity, can it be said that the Bulgarians Are you really interested in the crown of Constantinople? And Sophia seems to be closer to Constantinople than you. If you don’t have our help, then enter Constantinople then. The empire will have to choose the land route. Think about it when you are marching but only an ally like the Bolgars are behind you. Can your majesty really feel at ease?" Andrea said sharply, and analyzed it cleanly. The current situation, and if Justinian was there, he would surely be shocked by his unexplored prophet, because the later generations of Epirus fell into a slump and it was just one step away from Constantinople to take down Thessaloniki At that time, he turned his face with Bulgaria and was badly injured, and since then lost the opportunity to enter Constantinople.

Finally, the expression of Mikhail Dukas, who had been calm, changed slightly. He hadn't realized this level before, and the thought of it at this moment really made him worry. He can't talk about trusting Bulgaria, he just wants to take advantage of the other party, but if it is really as the Genoese young man in front of him said, then he is looking for a tiger's skin, and the conditions put forward by the Genoese are nothing.

Looking at the calm and restless Constance Doria, Emperor Mikhail said meaningfully: "Your Excellency really has an amazing nephew. This remark is opening my eyes."

"You are absurd. Come back, Andrea. Looking at it now, I think the negotiation between us should be able to continue, Mikhail!" After accepting the other party's praise, Constance proposed. , And the atmosphere of negotiations at this moment is also a lot easier at this moment.

Mikhail nodded and did not continue to be tough. He finally loosened his attitude. He nodded and said: "Except for the Black Sea sailing, other conditions can be discussed. After all, Constantinople is not there yet. It’s too early to talk about this in his hands."

His words fell into Constance Doria's ears, obviously there are other meanings, the old man smiled playfully, and then nodded: "Since your Majesty has said so, we naturally can't be more difficult. We Willing to make some concessions on the issue of Galata District."

"Master Doria!"

The matter of the Black Sea is the top priority of this mission. The other Genoese nobles did not expect that the host of this mission, Constance, would give up so simply and neatly. He was trying to speak to stop but was caught by the old man’s eyes. They signaled to stop, which made them very puzzled, but they still held back.

"Very well, in this case, other things can be discussed slowly. As long as the matter is reached, your country will help me to ascend the throne of Constantinople, and the empire will be grateful. For such a long time, the sky will be different. It’s early, so let’s get here for the time being. Come, send the Genoese messengers to rest first, and discuss other things tomorrow.” Seeing that the Genoese were finally not pressing hard, Mikhail, who was satisfied, understood this one before him. The old fox had already understood what he had said just now, so he ordered the people below to prepare for the Genoese messengers to go out and rest in the palace. Constance had no objection to this, and immediately under the leadership of the palace, some Genoese delegations who still didn't understand what was going on were taken out of the palace and headed to the embassy to settle down.

And along the way, almost everyone was at a loss, but Andrea Doria followed his uncle with his heart like a mirror.

"You don't want to ask me why about this at all~www.readwn.com~Andrea?" Constance looked at his nephew and asked casually.

With a low voice, Andrea shook his head calmly and said: "Emperor Mikhail has made it very clear just now, so naturally there is no need to ask."

"Oh, how do you tell?" The old man pretended to be an accident, and was actually trying to compare his nephew.

And Andrea Doria did live up to Constance's expectations, saying that he broke the root cause: "He only said that he would not grant the right to sail in the Black Sea, but not mentioning the cession of the Galata District, it shows his attitude. It's already a little shaken. Now that the uncle's goal has been achieved, it is no longer difficult to induce the man to submit." Galata district guards the strait, and once they really control it, the entry and exit of the Black Sea will be smooth. Without hindrance, the so-called right of way is dispensable. The emperor Mikhail actually missed such an important matter in the negotiations just now. If it were not for a bad memory, it must have been intentional. That's why Andrea concluded that his uncle's goal of leaving him so happily has been achieved.

After listening, the old man rarely looked at his nephew with approval and smiled: "It's really you! You can be so capable at a young age, and it seems that you might really be able to take over in a few years. I have this old bone."

Such words were spoken from the laughing old population, but Andrea respectfully said that he did not dare to bear it, but the young man who bowed his head carefully thought about what the other party said in his heart. It's still a deliberate joke! Uncertain, he followed Constance Doria like walking on thin ice, while the setting sun was like blood, and the night was approaching.