Eagle Flag of Epirus

"Mr. Christopher!"

"What's the matter?" Walking out of the cabin and onto the deck, the one-eyed old man asked in a deep voice, looking at the chaotic scene in front of him.

On the side, the panicked sailor was relieved, and expected Ai Ai to report: "My lord... is a Venetian!"

In the waves behind him, a heavily armed three-masted sailing ship was approaching at full speed towards them, and looking over, the conspicuous golden lion flag became even more hideous in the wind and rain. Obviously, the Venetians who came before him were aggressive and ill-intentioned. Even though they were far away, Christopher and his sailors had already felt the murderous aura soaring to the sky and the faint cold light of the armor. Although the two countries still tolerated no declaration of war, both the Venetians and Genoese knew that they were natural enemies to each other, and the vendetta between them was no surprise. Not long ago, with the support of Genoa, the Venetians’ important stronghold in the east, Corfu, was captured by Epirus not long ago. Think about it in this tone and know that the Venetian is absolutely unwilling to swallow it. If you are caught up by the Venetian behind you, I am afraid that there will be no luck, this is undoubtedly the voice of most Genoese sailors.

But Christopher looked at Antonia Doria next to him, and saw that the girl who had been taciturn just now also rarely showed a nervous look on her face. Christopher also guessed something at once--

"Grandpa Christopher, if..." The Genoese girl who was hesitant to speak finally made up her mind.

But Christopher interrupted Antonia's words, "There is nothing if, as long as I am here today, no one can move you!" The old man's voice was categorical, and in his command, the Genoese sailor on the deck We immediately picked up the prepared weapons, the bows, crossbows, short swords and maces, and at the same time they opened the canvas to reveal their last killer, the small ballista used in naval battles. Although they know that Venetians are not good, Genoese who have been prepared are never afraid to fight.

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On the other side, under the swaying flag of San Marco, Ranieri Dandoro is tightly locking the Genoese sailing ship in front of him. As the eldest son of the former consul Ndoc Dandoro, he is leading this action. . He didn't have any fear because the other party was flying the flag of St. George. Behind him, the sailors of Venice were already ready to go to war. Whether it is sailors holding weapons in their hands or small trebuchets that have been filled. As long as the Genoa merchant ship enters their range, they will not hesitate to vent their inner anger at this moment.

Of course, not everyone agrees with Ranieri Dandro’s approach at this moment. After all, Venice and Genoa have not yet started war. Despite the friction, after all, Pope Innocent just mediation for them not long ago. , It would be too unstable to do so.

"Your Excellency Ranieri, it's best for us to catch them alive. After all, the other party is from Kafa. In case of any accident, then we are likely to face Kafa's full revenge." Baron Venier reminded him. In the Black Sea today, only Genoese infiltrate and take root here. They are definitely not opponents. He does not want Conil Dandoro in front of him to lose his mind because of his anger and put everyone in danger.

However, Ranieri Dandorro, who had a frosty face, glanced at his subordinate Baron Vernier, and said coldly: "Is this a warning to me, Your Excellency Vernier?"

"What do you mean by this? The commander of this operation is you, I naturally obey your orders, but I must remind you of the consequences of doing so." Seeing this, Baron Vernier also changed his face and heard him. The off-string tone is true.

However, Ranieri Dandoro didn't even look at the other party with a straight eye, and said loudly: "If this is the case, then you don't need to say more. I know what the consequences are-everyone is ready to fight on the sidelines. Once on board, anyone who dares to resist will be killed!"

"Yes!" The personal guards of the Dandoro family followed, and they applauded in unison at the order of the Earl of Ranieri, even though the young Baron Vernier would oppose being a member of the Vernier family. He couldn't even put his mouth in at all.

But he stepped forward and said: "You know that if you do this, it is likely to lead to war between the two countries!"

"Of course I know! But if the Greek Patriarch is handed over again this time, you and I will have no chance to stand up!" Suddenly, Ranieri's voice increased several times, with sharp eyes As if to cut apart the young Ranieri in front of him.

"What you did in Moriah has made your family extremely disappointed in you. And I have to work day and night to lift the excommunication order given to my father by the Holy See. If you are willing to be a loser like this, just end it with you. How to report to the council later. But I will never let the Greeks and Genoese succeed in my hands this time. Even if the fish die and the net is broken!"

The sharp words directly hit the sore spots of Baron Vernier. Before he went to Moria to help the expelled former Duke of Corinth, Leosgros, counterattack ~www.readwn.com~ but the result was unclear and defeated. end. The impact of this on his political career could not be more clear to the young Baron Cynvenir. Although he and Ranieri Dandoro had disagreements, the other party's words were true.

For a while, this stubborn young man also had a slight movement in his heart.

Upon seeing this, Count Ranieri said immediately: "The senators will not blame us at that time. After all, you and I still have the power to engage in cheap work here thousands of miles away. Of course, I don’t mean that Genoa is necessary. People are torn, and they are the best if they stop knowingly, but if they are stubborn and sunk accidentally, they can only be counted as bad. As long as Peter X does not fall into the hands of the Greeks Do you think the Senate will blame me for waiting for such a small thing?"

"Didn't we bring the Greek pope back to Constantinople?"

"According to the plan, this is the case, but now because of the intervention of the Genoese, compared to returning to the hands of the Greeks, I would rather let him be buried under the sea." Ranieri said coldly, his eyes cold and frightening.

And this situation, for a while, Cynvenir couldn’t help being silent--

Looking at the expression on Baron Vernier's face, Ranieri Dandolo's expression was also a little subtle, so he didn't say much, turned and asked the adjutant entourage behind him:

"How long will it take to catch up with the enemy ship?"

"We will be in range soon, please rest assured, Lord Dandoro!" Under the command of the chief, the Venetian sailors accelerated their speed while adjusting the trebuchet. At this moment, Baron Vernier could only pray. The Genoese on the opposite side can be more interesting, after all, there is nothing more dangerous than the desperate Dandolo.