"Mr. Christopher!"

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

On the side, a somewhat panicked sailor finally regained his composure and reported: "Your Excellency... you are from Venice!"

In the waves behind them, they saw a heavily armed three-masted sailboat approaching them at full speed. Looking from a distance, the conspicuous golden lion flag looked even more ferocious in the wind and rain. Obviously, the Venetian arriving in front of them

It was coming menacingly and with bad intentions. Even from a long distance, Christopher and his sailors had already felt the murderous aura and the vague cold light of the soldiers. Although the two countries still tolerated and did not declare war, neither Venice nor Venice

people

The Genoese people all know very well that they are natural enemies of each other, and their vendettas have long been commonplace. Not to mention, not long ago, with the support of Genoa, the Venetians

important in the east

The stronghold of Corfu was captured by the Epirus. If you think about it, you will know that the Venetians are definitely not willing to swallow it. If they are caught up by the Venetians behind them, it will be a disaster. This is undoubtedly the case for most Genoese.

The voice of a sailor.

But Christopher was looking at Antonia Doria next to him at this time, and saw that the girl who had been silent just now had a rare nervous look on her face. Christopher immediately guessed something——

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

But before Antonia finished speaking, she was interrupted by Christopher, "There is no what if, as long as I am here today, no one can touch you!" The old man's words were decisive, and in the sound of his order, the Genoese sailors on the deck

They also immediately picked up and prepared

Their weapons, including crossbows, daggers, maces and hammers, were all lacking. At the same time, the canvas was opened to reveal their last trump card that had been hidden - small ballistae used in naval battles. Although they knew that the Venetians were coming with bad intentions, they were well prepared.

The Genoese are never afraid of fighting.

…

On the other side, under the swaying flag of San Marco, Ranieri Dandolo is tightly locking the Genoese sailing ship in front. As the eldest son of the former consul Ndoc Dandolo, he is leading this operation.

.He had no fear at all because the other party was flying the flag of St. George.

Behind him, the Venetian sailors were already ready for war. Whether the sailors were holding weapons or loaded small trebuchets, as long as the Genoese merchant ships entered their range, they would

He will not hesitate to vent his inner anger at the moment.

Of course, not everyone agrees with Ranieri Dandolo's approach at this moment. After all, Venice and Genoa have not yet gone to war. Although there is friction, after all, Pope Innocent just mediated for them not long ago.

, it would be too unsafe to do so.

"Your Excellency Ranieri, it is best for us to capture them alive. After all, they are from Kaffa. If anything happens, we are likely to face full revenge from Kaffa." Baron Vernier beside him reminded,

Today, only the Genoese people have penetrated and rooted here in the Black Sea. They are definitely no match. He does not want Conildandolo in front of him to lose his mind due to anger and put everyone in danger.

But Ranieri Dandolo, who had a frosty face, glanced at his subordinate, Baron Vernier, and said coldly: "Is this a warning to me, Lord Vernier?"

"What do you mean by this? You are the leader of this operation. I will naturally obey your orders, but I must remind you of the consequences of doing so." Seeing this, Baron Vernier's expression also changed.

The sound outside the strings is correct.

But Ranieri Dandolo didn't even look at the opponent, and said loudly: "In that case, you don't need to say anything. I naturally know the consequences clearly - everyone is ready to engage in a battle.

Once on board, anyone who dares to resist will be killed!"

"Yes!" Those who were following were all the personal guards of the Dandolo family. They responded in unison at Count Ranieri's order, and no matter how much the young Baron Vernier objected to being a member of the Vernier family,

He couldn't get a word in at all.

But he still stepped forward and said: "You know that once 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 to others this time, you and I will never have a chance to stand up again!" Suddenly, Ranieri's voice rose several times, with sharp eyes.

It was as if he was trying to cut open the young Ranieri in front of him.

"What you did in Moria has made your family extremely disappointed in you. And I still have to work day and night to lift the excommunication order imposed on my father by the Holy See. If you are willing to be a loser like this, then you can end it as you like.

How to report to the council later. But I will never let the Greeks and Genoese succeed from me this time. Even if the fish is dead and the net is broken!"

The sharp words directly hit the sore spot of Baron Vernier. In order to make up for his mistakes, he went to Moria to help the expelled former Duke of Corinth, Leosgros, in his counterattack, but the result was unclear and ended in a disastrous defeat. This had a political impact on him.

The young Baron Seinvenier knew only too well how much of a blow his career would be. Although he and Ranieri Dandolo had differences, what the other said was true.

For a moment, this stubborn young man also had an idea in his heart.

Seeing this, Count Ranieri immediately said: "The Senate will not blame us. After all, thousands of miles away, you and I still have the power to do things cheaply here. Of course, I don't mean that it must be Genoa."

If people are torn apart, if they know

Of course it would be best if they stopped in a hurry, but if they are stubborn and accidentally sunk, it will only be a bad fate for them. As long as Peter X does not fall into the hands of the Greeks, do you think the Senate will because of this?

Do you blame me for such a small thing?"

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

"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 die at the bottom of the sea." Ranieri said with a cold voice, and his cold eyes were terrifying.

And at this situation, for a moment, Sean Venier couldn't help but be silent——

Looking at the expression on Baron Vernier's face, Ranieri Dandolo's expression was also a little subtle. Without saying anything more, he turned around and asked the adjutant following behind him:

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

"We are about to enter our shooting range. Please rest assured, Lord Dandolo!" Under the command of the commander, the Venetian sailors accelerated their speed while debugging the trebuchet. At this moment, Baron Vernier could only pray.
Chapter completed!