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Get rid of them? The Byzantine nobles looked at each other, and what Justinian said was really horrible.

Although these nobles had refused Nicaea's invitation and were prepared to break openly with the other party, it was crazy that the other party chose this way to retaliate against them. Although the court conspiracy of the Byzantine Empire has always been treacherous and changeable, and civil wars are commonplace, is Lascaris really crazy to do such a thing in this troubled autumn?

"How is this possible? If Nicaea did such a thing, he would be completely self-defeating from the empire!" The purge of an entire imperial nobility, even the emperor, could not be arbitrarily decided, and the Lascaris family, although nominally In Nicaea, he claims to be the orthodox of the empire, but once it is known to others, he will no longer be able to get the support of any aristocracy. The nobles of Moria couldn't believe what Justinian said was true, but they also vaguely realized that what happened at Watergate might really not be that simple.

Looking at the various expressions on the faces of every nobleman, with surprise, anger, and hesitation, Justin Nicolas sneered slightly: "What's impossible. I said they would use it. Of course, the safest method is impossible to do it yourself. Perhaps it is the Achaias or the Venetians, they will not do it themselves in all likelihood. Just tell you that they exist, and the Latins are happy to do it for the Nepalese. West Asia acted as a helper."

Collusion with Latins? Moria's nobles couldn't help but chuckle again. Is Nicaea really unscrupulous to this point! After the fall of Constantinople in 1204, the Byzantines and the Latins were destined to be in the same situation. The friendship that once stood side by side against the heathens disappeared. The merger of the church became a delusion. Even the pragmatic nobles and the Latins only dared to communicate secretly. , Do some trivial intelligence transactions. And now Nicaea actually wants to use the Venetians to destroy them, doing so is completely treason. It is just conceivable that Nicea must have destroyed the evidence long ago and will not give them any handle.

"Maybe the Venetians are already on the sea road from Crete to here, so you of Moria should make a decision as soon as possible."

Looking at the ugly faces of the nobles, Justinian also knew that even if he didn't believe him 100% at the moment, he still believed it. Although this is only Justinian's guess, in all likelihood, the George Frontier should have gone to Crete. In terms of time and the power that the Venetians can use, Crete is undoubtedly the only choice for the other side.

As the largest island in the Aegean Sea, it has been an important territory of the Byzantine Empire for hundreds of years. However, with the decline of national power, the island was once controlled by Arab pirates. It returned to the embrace of the Byzantine Empire many years later. With the fall of Constantinople, Crete was assigned to the Marquis of Boniface, and Boniface was later sold to the Venetians because it was too long. From then on, until the Byzantine Empire fell to the hands of Ottomans, Crete was an overseas territory of the Venetians. In order to control this geographically important island, the Venetians naturally laid their blood. A large number of Venetians moved to the island. The island was divided into several districts and guarded by heavy soldiers, but even this did not stop the Byzantines from resisting in the end. Justinian remembers that in history, Enrique Dandro’s son Ranieri Dandro died ten years later in the struggle to suppress the Greeks in Crete. At this moment, Venice is stationed on that island. The army is enough to pose a huge threat to Fort Wiscari.

This is also the result calculated by Anastasius and Justinian at the same time. After all, mobilizing troops from other places consumes manpower and material resources. Only the Venetians on Crete have enough power to attack Fort Wiscari. This strong fortress is fortified.

After listening to Justinian’s words on the other side, the faces of the nobles of Moria became even more ugly. If the island of Crete leaves here by boat, it’s only one day and one night. Wouldn’t it take long before the Venetians will Call me?

They couldn't help cursing the damned Earl George in their hearts, and regretted why they insulted each other before and now caused a murder.

"Then we still have time to escape!" A nobleman blurted out. The fear of the Venetians had made this man completely gloomy, and he wanted to abandon the city and escape. This made other nobles feel out of order, and it was obvious that Justinian, an outsider, was still here, so timid. But even so, they actually have no idea about the Venetians who may come in their hearts~www.ltnovel.com~The Fort Wiscari is easy to defend and hard to attack, but facing the sea is undoubtedly a major weakness. The opponent is even Constantine. Dinburgh has a way to break through, not to mention a mere Wiscari? Many people retreated in their hearts.

But at this moment, Grand Duke Anastasius, who had not spoken all the time, shook his head and said: "The retreat from Wiscari Castle, the mountain road is difficult and dangerous, and time is limited. We may even be chased and destroyed by the Venetians halfway through. . And you guys, if we leave here, what place can be our shelter?"

The words of this respected old man are not without reason, and the risks they face would be even greater if the Fort Wiscari directly gave up. More importantly, as Anastasius said, they have nowhere else to go. Since the negotiations with Nicaea have broken down, and Justinian has always been unclear when they are drawn to Fort Wiscari. There is no place for it.

"But if you don't leave here, can you just sit here and wait for death, Grand Duke?" Leosgros was also aware of the seriousness of the situation. If it were true, Fort Wiscar would be like an isolated city, only less than a thousand. The human defenders are really in trouble. It is also unrealistic to count on other people's rescue. Whether it is Tripolis Justinian's army or Epirus, they are thousands of miles away, and distant waters can't save near fires.

But the next moment, Grand Duke Anastasius made a decision that was unexpected to everyone present.

"Of course not. We will face the Venetians who invaded our land here, and give them a head-on attack. Let those Latins pay the price for the crimes they committed in Constantinople. And I also invited King Justinian as this. The commander of this battle. And when I invite you over this time, I also ask you to do your best to assist him."