Eagle Flag of Epirus

If the opening of the new shipping route divides an era, before that, it is undoubtedly the many active commercial city-states in Northern Italy that became the undoubted maritime master. Although it seems that the power of these small republics is extremely weak, but the cleverness of the Italians makes them successfully active in every corner of the world.

Genoese and Venetians are the best examples, although everyone in Europe dislikes them, including the Pope, because compared to belief, these guys always benefit first. Even if the ban is issued again and again, the Venetians and Genoese Or a steady stream of profit-driven transactions with infidels to provide important supplies. However, no one can deny the importance of the existence of these two countries. For centuries of crusades, Genoese and Venetian ships have been needed to transport them, and the crusaders and pilgrims from Acre to Gaza in the east need the profits from these merchants to be able to sustain the hostility and siege of the surrounding *.

However, although Genoa and Venice in northern Italy dominate, this does not mean that they are the only two that dominate the Eastern Mediterranean commerce. As another major city republic in Northern Italy, the Republic of Pisa, although it is relatively low-key, its strength must not be underestimated. Whether it’s Venice or Genoa, Pisa has enough strength to compare with it. As early as two hundred years ago, it had a discord with Genoa, and after nearly a hundred years of friction and struggle, it defeated Genoa many times and even captured Sardinia. And Corsica. It can be said that the relationship with Genoa has always been very unharmonious, and despite the passing of time, the contradiction between the two has not diminished in the slightest.

This is exactly what Justinian himself worries about. As the self supported by Genoa behind, it is conceivable that Nafplio, who came to the control of the Pisa, is absolutely unpopular, not to mention that the other party has directly expressed its maintenance. Neutrality does not want to be involved in the war between the Latins and the Romans. But even so, Justinian still came here, with a small number of guards and entourage to the city.

Of course he did not come alone, a heavily armed army stationed secretly on the hillside a few miles away, watching all the movements of Nafplio. It is precisely because of this that Justinian was able to persuade the opponents of Nevsky and Leo's garrison chief to come here to meet with the Pisa.

At this moment, Nafplio, whose gates slowly opened, also warmly welcomed the arrival of Justinian as Governor of Moria. It seemed that the attitude was not cold because of Justinian’s identity. I saw the honor guards in the city filed out. The neatly arranged formations made way, and a luxuriously dressed Italian man walked out and saluted with a smile on his face. Road:

"It is a great honor to meet you, Your Excellency Justinian, and welcome your visit. I am Pierre Soderini, the lord of this city!"

"I'm also honored to be received by you, Soderini. It is also my honor to be able to meet the hospitality of the Pizza people." Justinian said with a smile on his face. Despite being treated kindly by the other party, Justinian dared not relax even at all. I don't know the attitude of the Pizza people, all rash actions are stupid risks.

The Baron Pierre looked more than 30 years old, his face was full of shrewdness, although he was very polite to Justinian’s arrival, but at first sight of him, Justinian realized that he was absolutely Not so foolish. It is precisely because of this that the Republic of Pisa sent this man here to preside over the overall situation. After all, the Aegean Sea is now the world of Venice. Even Genoa is completely suppressed by it, but the Republic of Pisa can still occupy Nafplio. This is an important stronghold, it is conceivable that the lord here is by no means idle.

"Then please come with me, dear guest!" Baron Pierre, who owed his salute, humbly led the group of people into the city, and Justinian nodded slightly to let everyone dismount and walk into the city.

"It seems that these pizzas are not as unkind as I thought before, making me nervous for a long time." At this time, Arslan, who was accompanying Justinian, couldn't help muttering in a low voice.

But Justinian shook his head and said in a low voice: "Don't be careless, all this in front of you can't explain anything now. Don't look at the fierce battles between the city-states of Venice and Genoa, but in fact the Italians always care about their interests. Yes, this will not change at any time. From just now until now, the other party has not mentioned a word about my intention to come here. Obviously, the other party has already hinted that we do not want to be involved in this way. It seems that we are on this trip. I'm afraid it's not so smooth!"

In just a few words, Justinian has realized this in his heart, and the pizza here here is also expected to choose this way~www.ltnovel.com~ You must know that if you are here from Pisa by boat, you also need two. For more than a month, the interference in the war between the Byzantine Empire and Achaia was definitely not something the Baron Pierre could decide. Therefore, anyone will choose to be alone.

But Justinian discovered this another layer of strangeness, that is, if the Pizza people really don't want to participate in this war, why do they allow themselves to come to visit?

This is indeed incredible, and Justinian thought about what to do next, and followed the person in front of him into the city of Nafplio.

Leading Justinian into the city of Nafplio, Pierre also showed everything about the city under Justinian to the eyes of everyone in Justinian. And this prosperous city suddenly makes everyone who comes here can't help but shine!

Different from Justinian seeing the rundown and depression of other towns in Moria along the way, Nafplio is full of residents and foreign merchants, and the shops are also full of goods from all over the world. Residents live and work in peace and contentment, whether they are native or foreign Pisa merchants, both sides have maintained peaceful exchanges. And this peaceful scene is extremely valuable in today's war-torn era. Even Justinian couldn't help but stop at the moment, with an obvious look of surprise on his face.

Earlier on, I only listened to Count Pierre speaks with a hint of triumph: “Since His Majesty Alex I granted us the privilege to settle in the empire, the industrious and honest Pisans have all adhered to their duties, but Even so, we are still affected by some innocents. But even so, we still abide by the contract. Therefore, even if we suffer from war, we can have such a peace in Nafplio."