Eagle Flag of Epirus

"Eagle Flag of Epirus (

"Your Excellency, there has been a large fleet in the southwestern sea, and they are coming towards us!" The scout's news interrupted Ranieri's command, who wanted to continue the attack.

"What, is it a Greek?" subconsciously thought, but the Venetian man quickly rejected this idea. The Greek navy was withdrawn from Nicaea, and it should be difficult to protect himself at this time.

Who would it be? !

Then the scout gave Ranieri the answer he least wanted.

"My lord, I saw the flag of Saint George. It should be a Genoese. They are coming towards us. They don't seem to be passing by."

Taking a breath of air, Dandoro's face was pale, who hadn't expected this variable at all. The arrival of the uninvited Genoese was definitely a big trouble for him. Because the only thing that can be considered a threat to Venice in the Mediterranean today is them. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the Eastern Mediterranean, these maggot-like **** competed with Venetian merchants at various trading points, and the two sides were even in the Holy Land. They all clashed with each other, and the situation intensified in the past two years, and even spread to secretly supporting all forces on the old frontiers of the Roman Empire.

Knowing the arrival of these guys, Ranieri had to consider the situation at this time, if the Genoese and Thessaloniki joined forces, he would be in danger. Not careless, the Venetian man who had insisted on attacking the city had taken a 180-degree turn at this moment. He immediately ordered all the soldiers to count the remnants and clean the battlefield to immediately retreat from the harbor of Thessaloniki.

"Immediately retreat and leave, let the scout's clippers entangled for a while to buy time, and the rest of the people must retreat to a safe place before the Genoese come." Although Ranieri told himself that he had brought it from Crete The fleet is confident in combat effectiveness, but after a night of battle, most people are exhausted, and he cannot take this risk to conflict with Genoa.

After receiving the order, the skilled Venetian sailors really deserved their reputation. They quickly reacted. The big ship approaching the shore immediately left the battle, pulled up its sails and stretched out its long oars to retreat to the sea outside the port.

And witnessing this scene of remnant clouds, the sea wall defenders who were at a loss thought that they would continue the fierce battle, but they didn't realize that the enemy had already gone home...

"We are victorious! The enemy was beaten away by us!"

"Okay, we are finally victorious!" The overjoyed soldiers shouted loudly, announcing the victory of the sea wall guard.

In the city of Thessaloniki, watching the dawn sun illuminate the harbor, the fleeing enemies only left the dead bodies who were too late to converge and fled in a hurry. Just like the rest of the city’s defenders burst into cheers and celebrations, whether they were Turkic soldiers, Vadaretai Garrison, or Italian mercenaries and Macedonian peasants fighting on the front line, they were like brothers to each other. Embracing each other and weeping with joy.

But sitting on the bell tower of the Great Monastery, sitting on the side without guardrails, looking at the retreating Venetians, Antonia Doria knew that this was not their tactical victory. Even though they won a small victory, it was based on the opponent Because of the underestimation of the enemy, if the Venetians attacked at all costs, a sea wall with only a small number of troops might not be able to last for too long. What really made them choose to retreat was not the **** battle between Arslan and the others, but the Genoese fleet that was slowly approaching here outside the harbor.

At this moment, from the highest vantage point in the city, Antonia can recognize at a glance that the eye-catching flag of St. George is flying in the sea breeze. I don’t know if it’s her own illusion. At this moment, the girl feels as if she has a pair of eyes watching from a distance. Here by yourself.

Andrea, my brother, you really found me again.

There was a trace of fatigue and fear in her heart. Although Antonia had always been prepared for this, when this day really came, she found that she was so weak.

"Sure enough, I still can't get rid of the weakness. After all, there is such a dirty blood flowing in my body." In the morning sun shining on her face, the Genoese girl took off the hood that had been covering her face, and she looked up. With the clear sky that the gunpowder dissipated, I suddenly realized that the day was so dazzling-it really was too long to stay in the dark!

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Many curious people gathered at the port of Thessaloniki. Although outside the city, the besieged enemy troops still did not retreat, but the victories over the past few days have somewhat relieved the panic. And just not long ago, they defeated the Venetian attack on the sea. The excited crowd couldn't help it. When they saw another fleet approaching the port, they were not hostile. One after another came to join in the fun.

"It's a Latin jester!" There was a contemptuous cry from the crowd~www.ltnovel.com~ The residents of Thessaloniki who were still celebrating booed everywhere, but they were always in the White Tower under the **** of the escort. Sir Baptiste, who was born in the middle of the deep, appeared at the pier of the port. With such a big battle, people can't help but wonder who is this going to welcome?

Some of the Greeks who witnessed all this were confused and suspicious on their faces, and more people held prejudice against Baptiste. When the fleet on the opposite side finally anchored in the harbor, people also Finally see the banner of the comer clearly.

Are you Genoese? ! How are they here.

The residents of Thessaloniki, who are no strangers to these Italian businessmen, felt a little uncomfortable. Although the fall of Constantinople was the work of the Venetians, it is clear that most people do not bother to distinguish between them. Many people feel that Genoa, which is located in the same place in Italy. And Pizza became disgusted together.

"Welcome to you, distinguished guests from Genoa, I, as the municipal officer of Thessaloniki, and Baptiste from Patras, extend my sincerest tribute to you all."

He took off his hat, but his behavior aroused the anger of the Thessaloniki. Although many people did not want to admit a Latin as their lord, but now the other side bowed in front of the Genoese, it undoubtedly made them face Matt.

There was obviously a commotion in the crowd, but Baptiste turned a blind eye to it. He had expected it to be like this before he came. So before that, he deliberately persuaded the Queen Odosia not to come, but instead let him personally come over to welcome the uninvited guests in front of him. Fortunately, this decision is wise. Otherwise, all his and Antonia's previous efforts to shape the emperor's women's settings may be harmed. Anyway, they have already carried so many scapegoats, and it is not bad. So the Latin Mayor thought.