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"I think we should meet for the first time. I am very happy to meet you, Your Excellency Justinian. Thank you for saving me from the Yankee." When we met, Simon was still injured. The count saw that Justinian had come over and saw that he immediately stood up and thanked him humbly.

But Justinian said indifferently: "This is nothing to thank, it's just a handy thing, it can be regarded as a little reward for the aid that Grand Duke Bolier gave me in Thessaloniki. But Count Simon, you To come to see me alone must be not just to talk about it with me, right?"

Just because the other party was so solemn, Justinian took time out of his busy schedule to meet this Bolgar. He didn't want to hear some useless words, not to mention the other party's appearance, but his gratitude may not be sincere. of.

So Justinian chose to be straightforward, he just wanted to get something useful from the other person.

Seeing Justinian like this, Earl Simon was also a little embarrassed. He didn’t expect that the young man in front of him was too lazy to cover up. It was not embarrassing, but he was not angry. He smiled and said, "That said, but no matter what , I really still want to thank you for your help, otherwise I will have no face when I go back to see Grand Duke Boriel again."

"Then what can you tell about? Is it about Ivan Assen or... the Venetians who left not long ago?"

"Sure enough, you've already noticed it, that's because I'm talking too much." Count Simon, who was surprised to hear Justinian's question, said with some regret. It seems that Loveville and the others have already been caught by Justinian. I watched, and everything he did did not escape his secret observation.

But Justinian shook his head and said, "No, this is indeed what I want to know. There should be other discoveries during your capture, otherwise you wouldn't care about the Venetians so much, right?" Seeing what the other person was thinking at a glance, Justinian said calmly.

But this made Earl Simon smile bitterly, "I finally understand why Lord Connaughton looked at you with admiration... well... it is true. I did hide some content before, as to whether it would help you or not. It's easy to say."

Seeing the other party reacting like this, although Justinian didn't change his expression, but also secretly pricked his ears, because he had to be sure of this matter.

And at this time, I just heard Count Simon tell me the name of the place Justinian had been waiting for, "Moldova. I mentioned this place when I heard them talking about it. Although it is not true, I am sure it is there." The man said with great certainty, and in fact, they had already had contact with the Venetians. The other party seemed to have no intention of intervening in the Bulgarian civil war, but he was very interested in crossing the Danube River through Bulgaria, but he was caught by Grand Duke Boriel. Sternly refused before giving up. And now it seems that the purpose of the Venetians' trip is obviously Moldova there.

It is the border zone between Bulgaria, Hungary and the Rus, and it can be said to be the northernmost barren land. Although we look closely, the northern and central parts of the area belong to the forest-steppe belt, and the southern part is the grassland. Although there are many rivers but most of them are short, they are still rich, but because of this, there is a paradise for nomads, whether it is the Qincha, the Rus or the Magyar, the existence of tribes is dotted and the people’s customs are fierce, so it has always been No country swears its sovereignty here. Therefore, personally, Count Simon did not see the purpose of the Venetians, or the intention of going to such a wild place.

However, what surprised him even more was that when Justinian learned the news, the smile on his face inadvertently was caught by Simon at this moment.

Could it be said that there is really something in Moldova worthy of the Venetian and this little fox of Moriah to venture all the way for this? This can't help but make Count Simon more speculative.

At this time, Justinian returned to his original appearance and slowly said: "Thank you for providing me with these useful information. Tomorrow I will **** you back to Turno with my subordinates. Go." After that, Justinian turned and left, leaving Count Simon to raise his body and then walked out of the camp.

At this time, Arslan and Salius, who were waiting sideways, had already been waiting for a long time.

"Master Justinian, how is it?"

"As I expected, order the entire army to camp here today and rest for the night, and then start immediately tomorrow morning!" There was a cold light in the eyes, Justinian gave the order, and Salleus and Ars Lan looked at each other. Although they were still unclear about Justinian’s plan, their absolute trust allowed them to obey without asking more questions. They slowly stepped back and conveyed their young commander to the whole army. The command.

At this moment, the entire Bulgarian war has been stirred up by storms...

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The city of Turnovo, as the old capital of the Kingdom of Bulgaria, was the place where the Assen royal family raised their troops at the time, and thus opened the prelude to the twelve-year war of independence with the empire.

Because of this, during the civil war of the Bolgars, the North and South nobles started a tug of war to fight for this place. And now it's the fourth month of the confrontation, but the two sides still haven't launched a decisive battle.

Even not long ago, the Ograj mountain area and the Belahisar mountain pass were once occupied by the Southern Army and suffered heavy losses. However, for this, the always grumpy Grand Duke Borier has never sent troops to retaliate. This made many Bulgarian aristocrats under his command very puzzled, but helpless, because they knew that all this was the meaning of the Earl Connaughtin. And with that person's status and prestige, no nobles were out there, so naturally there was no objection.

But at this moment, what is happening makes many nobles feel very dissatisfied. That is, the Grand Duke Baolier and the Earl of Connaught that they support are actually negotiating with a Greek, and this Greek is the one who was in Thessalo. Nika gives most people a very bad impression of Justinian.

"Is this really good? That's a Greek, and Archduke Bolier and Earl Connoldin actually did such a thing..."

"Yes, anyway, when His Majesty Kaloyan was assassinated, the Greek was suspected. Isn't it true that Ivan Assen is doing this now?"

"I hope there won't be any major problems. If Grand Duke Bouriel continues to remain so indifferent, I am afraid it will really chill most people."

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The nobles are whispering, and most of them do not welcome the uninvited guests who come to Bulgaria at this moment. But what they don't know now is that in the camp, Earl Connaught, who is the leader of the nobles, is begging Justinian to intervene in this civil war that should belong to the Bolgars themselves.

"I heard something wrong, am I?" Justinian couldn't help but ask in surprise as he watched this scene.

But the answer was yes. Connaughtin said calmly: "After I got the news that the Grand Prince Ivan’s guard came back, I guessed you would come here. Thank you very much for saving Earl Simon. And as the earl of the kingdom, I implore you to help His Royal Highness Baolier win this war!"

But Justinian seemed to have no intention of this, and shook his head and replied: "Why should I join the war? This is your war, isn't it, and the purpose of my coming here, Lord Earl, don’t you already know the purpose of going to Moldova? Not to mention that I only brought so few people. Wouldn't you think that I can easily interfere in the Bulgarian civil war with such a few people?"

"But now Grand Duke Bolier needs your help!" Seeing Justinian accidentally intervening, the man who couldn't help but still solemnly asked with an earnest look.

Looking at this scene at the moment, Justinian’s attitude towards the other party is very strange, “I’m a Roman, and my army’s entry into Bulgaria is enough to make many Bolgar nobles jealous, but you actually want me You are not mistaken for intervening in the civil war between you!" In all fairness, Bulgaria has always been the primary threat to Justinian, but at present it is far from the time to deal with him, so he has no intention to intervene at all. Help anyone. Even if it was Boril who lent him soldiers, he has now rescued Simon, the Bulgarian Count, and the two sides are even tied.

Even the rich conditions promised by the Connaught man in front of him are not worth taking risks for Justinian, and seeing the other person’s attitude, Justinian has already discovered what is hidden, so he Even more reluctant to wade into this muddy water.

In this regard, Connaughtin finally chose to make his debut with what he knew: "Because Ivan Assen has bought the Magyars from the north and went south to act as his thugs. In this war, they have already torn the default agreement. This is also the reason why we have been standing still. If we encounter an ambush, the Magyar cavalry’s charge is enough to completely destroy our combat effectiveness, and if we continue to confront this way, sooner or later Grand Duke Boriel will be a threat. So your help will help us win this war. It’s already important, you’re never willing to let Ivan Assen ascend the throne!” Not long ago, Earl Connaughtin got news about the Northern Army from his own eyeliner, and the most important one was Maza. As the Uzbek people go south, the nomads on the grasslands of Bulgaria and Hungary have always been on the frontiers of northern Bulgaria, like tigers and wolves.

And now, in order to seize the throne of the Tsar, Ivan Assen actually worked with a tiger to recruit these Magyars for his loyalty with a lot of money, and it is self-evident how much influence this will have on the entire battle. Therefore, Connaughtin made up his mind to take the initiative to ask Justinian to extend a helping hand to help Archduke Borier win the civil war, and even offered to return the Macedonian region that had previously invaded the Roman Empire as a reward.

But Justinian frowned slightly and said: "But I am going to Moldova and there is no time to delay any longer. I have already said that I have no intention of intervening in the civil war in your country." Actually, it was not directed at the Count Connaughtin in front of him. He is not interested in the conditions, but since it has been determined that the Venetian and his own goals are the same this time, then time cannot be delayed at all. He must make this matter the first and not to protect these things that have no interest in him. The Gals worked hard.

But the Earl of Connaught, who was flatly rejected, still said unwillingly: "If I tell you another secret, would you consider it? This is not only related to the future of the Roman Empire, but also to yourselves. What you have seen and heard in Thessaloniki, you must be reconciled to the Dukas family of Epirus! But only a new army of Moria may not be able to defeat the foundation for a long time. Of the Dukas family, and this bit of my news may be able to help you."

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"Have you heard of the Vada Teri?" The mysterious man paused for a moment and finally said this sentence, but it doesn't matter if you don't say it. As soon as the words came out, a wave of waves caused Justinian's heart. ~www.readwn.com~ Even though he has always been able to control his emotions, he is a little bit excited.

"What are you talking about?!" Justinian said in a trembling voice, obviously he didn't expect the other party to say this to himself. Of course he knows the Vada Teri, this is the double wall of the empire called the Varangian. The Varangi Guard and the Vada Teri Guard Group are both the elite of the Imperial Guard. Although the two gradually faded and disappeared as the emperor's preparations were declining, they still retained their prestigious name.

Especially Vada Teri, some people say that they are the Penegh Turkic people who have been eliminated and converted, or the Kumans and even Magyars from the grasslands. It can be said that the opinions are very mysterious, but one thing is certain. It is the elite of the elite of the empire. But it’s a pity that after the fall of Constantinople, there was no news of them. In history, after the Nicaea Empire rebuilt this army, it has degenerated into a ranger with light equipment. Where can it be done? Control the battle.

But at this moment, seeing the throbbing in Justinian’s heart, Earl Connaughtin whispered and said: "At this time, the Venetian may have already set off. Now if you rush over, even if you are lucky enough to be the first Once Ivan Assen has won the civil war, then the whole of Bulgaria will belong to that person. Will he really let you go back home? I'm afraid that Justinian, you and Ivan, know each other as well. It’s a threat in time! Instead of this, it’s better for you to help His Royal Highness Bolier ascend to the throne, and as compensation I can help you gain the allegiance of the Vadateri people, and they believe that there is no such thing on the grasslands of Moldova. Any tribe can defeat you."