Chapter 40: Seizing Power and Changing Banners
Valarian's vision gradually blurred. In his last consciousness, the last Achai Knight was stabbed by the Turks. He finally accepted that this time, Mysohori's reinforcements were wiped out.
However, the ambush between Mysohori and Karama was only the beginning. The Latin reinforcements of several other fortresses were also encountered. The strong winds and fallen leaves of Turkic cavalry, and the entire army was dispersed and destroyed. The army among them was mainly infantry, and most of the knights were summoned north. Once when they faced the Turks' charge, it was simply vulnerable. This was Justinian's plan, a simple encirclement and attack. If it were normal, the Achaean army would never be so careless, but the Latins would never have imagined it at this time. They were just single
I thought it was harassment from the resistance forces in the hilly southern region, and since the Achaia vassal defeated the Byzantine army, all over the top and bottom were filled with contempt and contempt for Byzantine combat effectiveness. Therefore, when they learned that Carame was besieged, the first thing they thought of was to gather troops to repel the invaders in one go. However, Justinian's target was not Carame, but them. If they removed these Latin strongholds one by one, it would undoubtedly waste a lot of time. Instead, it would delay the main Latin forces in Tripolis to move south and cause unnecessary trouble, but now everything is solved.
The Achaean army officers who were deliberately captured were not killed directly. The Turks captured them and proposed a deal. As the price of letting them live, these Latin nobles led the Turkic army disguised as Latins to trick the city gate open at night. Then, Mysoholy, Sparta and Croni fell one after another. For a time, before the Karamaites could react, they had already been surrounded.
At the same time, the Turkic cavalry also quickly started to operate, attacking the Latins' residences, which Justinian allowed them to do, and was also rewarded for these mercenaries. The Latins were always proud of the strong defense of their castles, but when their main force was lost, even the tall walls were useless. When they saw that the fierce pagan nomads surrounded their city, the Latins were so scared that they could not help themselves - all the Latins left in the city surrendered and their property was confiscated. With the collapse of the Latin military force, Justinian troops successfully captured the city and plundered the land, believing that it would be only a matter of time before mobilizing the resistance of other Byzantines and recapturing most of the South Peloponnese region. This news not only reached the Latins, but also to the Byzantine troops besieging Karama.
At this time, Zeodose, who received the news, woke up late at Faron. He never expected that Justinian ordered him to besiege Carame as a cover. In fact, he had other purposes. He wiped out the Latin people in three castles in just two days. Such huge results were enough to establish Justinian's prestige, which was exactly what Zeodose Faron didn't want to see.
"Is this his plan? Damn it, I'm too careless." The man looking at the map suddenly punched the table in front of him. Zeodosefalon had no idea it would be like this. He now regretted why he followed Muswar's advice and boldly attacked Karamai with confidence. Now, such a thing is undoubtedly giving people a handle.
"What should I do now, Musval? You said that nothing unexpected would happen." Zeodosefalon asked in a furious manner. He completely put the blame on the Saracen people in front of him. Originally, they wanted to make this defeat cause Justinian to lose his prestige in the army and take the opportunity to change his flag. However, Justinian won such a victory not only to gain prestige in the army, but if this fledgling boy really opened up the situation, then perhaps the Earl of Theodor would really be entrusted with important tasks. But he wasted a lot of time in the besiege of Karamai and caused unnecessary casualties. I am afraid there is nothing worse than anything.
But the Saracen in front of him seemed not so nervous. On the contrary, he looked at the corner of Zeodoserfron, who was so sarcastic, and said lightly: "What's the point? Even so, are you still worried that Justinian would dare to take this opportunity to target you? It's just that he won by chance, and it's not too late for us to siege the city now."
Indeed, there are thousands of people who are besieging Karamai. As long as you conquer this castle, open the passage to connect to Tynalong, and add the credit for obtaining the granary here, Justinian cannot be punished. Zeodosefalon then remembered that this was indeed a good idea. Without further ado, when he was about to give the order, something unexpected happened.
Just as the two were discussing, a messenger rushed over outside the military tent and said, "General, Lord Justinian is outside the military camp. Please see him as soon as possible!"
What? So fast!
Zeodosefalon and Musval's faces suddenly changed. Neither of them expected that Justinian would arrive so soon, and it was obvious that the other party must have been bad for the visitor this time.
At this moment, outside of Zeodosefalon's military camp, Justinian was also waiting for a long time. After receiving the news that Arslan had successfully captured three fortresses, he brought Leo, Neuski and dozens of personal guard cavalry to Zeodosefalon's military camp. These cavalry were all elites under Justinian himself, including Byzantines and Norman mercenaries. Therefore, they wore chain mail and Eastern armor, and seemed to be messy equipment and weapons, but they were the elite among the elites. In addition to being veterans themselves, Justinian gave them generous treatment and made them absolutely loyal.
Although the number of personal guards and cavalry riding on dazzling horses and holding spears was not inferior to any elite army in terms of momentum.
At this time, Zeodosefalon walked out of the barracks. Although he was very dissatisfied, he knew that he had to meet the nominal commander.
"Sir Justinian, why are you here?" Zeodosefalon looked at the young man in front of him with a somewhat ugly expression.
Chapter completed!