In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility.

Prajna was squatting by the spring washing the sheets when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from behind.

Jeanne's voice immediately sounded: Tsk, why did you remember to wash the sheets? Let the maids do it. They are very free all day.

Prajna's movements paused slightly, then continued scrubbing.

Jeanne pretended to be nonchalant and moved closer. When she saw that there was no blood of unknown origin on the sheets, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Well, if I were an adult, I would definitely not let your delicate fingers scrub the sheets.

Prajna raised his head with cold eyes: If you are really uncomfortable with your idle time, I will advise you to go back to train new recruits.

What Jeanna wanted to say, she swallowed back.

How can I be free? I have to review the armored archers who have just changed their profession.

She said something casually and hurriedly fled the scene.

The corners of Prajna's mouth raised slightly: Cunning woman.

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After seeing off the people of the Teutonic Knights, Lothar took a quick shower, washed away the sweat, then took out the coat of arms and injected spiritual power: Hey, is it convenient now?

Hold on.

The voices coming from over there were a little noisy, as if they were arguing about something.

After a long time, the sound became clear.

Anna was obviously still angry and cursed: That bastard Isaac Komnenos, even though he was defeated in the battle with the Armenians, he actually dared to recruit a group of pirates and mercenaries. With a forged document, he occupied Nicosia and openly declared that he was the emperor of the empire.

Cyprus?

Lothar reacted for a moment before realizing that Nicosia should refer to a large city on the island of Cyprus.

The place names of this era were too confusing for him, such as Nicaea and Nicomedia.

It's just a scabies disease. Your Eastern Empire's navy can't even take down Cyprus, right?

Anna's voice paused slightly.

This is really the case.

Although the navy of the Eastern Empire was not weak, after Isaac Komnenos occupied the island of Cyprus, he had a large sum of gold and silver in his hands. It was not possible to build a large fleet, but he would have to hire a fleet for himself. Fighting is still no problem.

She hummed a few words and did not mention the topic again, but asked: I heard that you have formed a new uniformed cavalry team?

Lothar was a little surprised and said: You are well-informed.

Anna considered her words: Of course, Lothar, if I tell you that there is a citizen in your territory who is actually a member of our association, will you be angry?

Lothar shook his head and said: Of course not - as long as he pays taxes legally, he is my good subject.

Anna was relieved and her tone became relaxed again: Speaking of which, you not only have a heavy infantry with equipment similar to the Varangian Guards.

There is also a group of square shield soldiers that have the style of an imperial legion during the ancient empire.

Now a team of uniformed cavalry has been added - you must know that after the battles of Manzicott and Durazo, even the empire no longer has a formal sequence of uniformed cavalry.

Anna teased: You are really keen to restore the old glory of the empire, so I think you should be on our side.

Lothar chuckled and said, Oh, it's just a coincidence. I'm not interested in reviving the empire. That's the cause of you Greeks.

Anna whispered, It's not like the barbarians have never been emperors.

She paused slightly and then said: How about you, do you want to be a mercenary and capture Cyprus for us? I will give you a very handsome reward.

No interest. I am the Earl of Transjordan. I am a very powerful person. I am not a landless wandering noble. How can I become a mercenary?

Lothar paused slightly and said with a smile: Don't forget, you haven't paid back what you owe me.

If it was a close, low-intensity war, he might still be willing to send troops to fight and temper it, but forget about attacking Cyprus.

Cyprus was one of the richest sources of wealth in the Eastern Empire and was an extremely important producer of wheat, olive oil, copper mines, and cheese.

At the same time, it is located at the Mediterranean trade hub, and it is a rare source of wealth for the empire that still pays taxes directly to the empire's center.

Even if they capture this place, it is impossible for the Eastern Empire to reward Lothar with territory here.

Moreover, Lothar was not able to take care of both sea areas.

If it was just a monetary reward, Lothar had no intention of selling the lives of his soldiers to earn the money.

Anna joked: Hey, how about leaving me to you?

no.

Lothar replied coldly.

If he said that he might have been a little tempted before, but now, he is very attached to the Buddha.

Sage mode is activated.

I advise you to regain the territory of Asia Minor as soon as possible. Many Latin scholars have now begun to scornfully call you the Aegean Empire or the Constantinople Empire.

Lothar hoped that the Eastern Empire would take action, so as to attract Saladin's attention.

Compared with the Crusaders in Jerusalem, the Eastern Empire was undoubtedly a more formidable opponent.

Anna frowned when she heard this: Where did you hear that? It's so shameless!

Just like the Roman Empire, the empire of this world is the orthodox empire, and there is no such thing as Byzantium.

Lothar said seriously: I think there is nothing wrong with what they said. At this stage, you and I should be allies. Purging the Turkic forces in Asia Minor and fighting against the forces of Zoroastrianism is the glorious mission of you and me as the people of Christ.

Haha, I didn't realize you had such a pious side before.

Anna joked, but couldn't help but sigh: I know that Asia Minor is very important, but Lothar, the empire now has no shortage of elite soldiers, but it lacks a strong general like you. Do you really not plan to change your allegiance to another monarch? I guarantee that you will rise to the top. of.

No.

Lothar said firmly.

Perhaps if he changes his family now, he will soon rise to become a great prince.

But he is not a white-eyed wolf.

Moreover, compared with the Franks, who are relatively simple and straightforward, the Greeks are really too thoughtful. How else would they call it a Greek conspiracy?

Tell me, what do you want from me?

Transfer to Nysaya for me. I want to sell her a share of the core of the Indominus Dragon.

Lothar has already asked Mallus that this thing should be used to make magic props, but that is obviously beyond the blacksmith's capabilities.

Anna's voice paused for a moment before speaking again: So, after you disappeared for a few days, did you really kill that Indominus Dragon?

Well, it didn't take much time to kill it. It was all wasted on the road.

Leave this matter to me. I will ask Nisaya to rush over immediately. How about I give you five thousand Suledes gold coins and a magic book?

The price is very reasonable. The magic book requires the fire element.

Lothar simply agreed.

Hallelujah then.

Lothar was slightly startled and said with a smile: Hallelujah.

This is a prayer praising Heavenly Father. Anna used this sentence to say goodbye to Lothar, which was obviously ironic and ridiculing.

In the evening, the magic book and a heavy box of gold coins were delivered.

Lothar had no idea of ​​saving the money, but spent it all on Chelinina, Jeana, Fringilla and Prajna with a wave of her hand.

Raising their level to sixty.

Just as he was about to study the magic book in his hand, Prajna's cold voice sounded behind him.

Do you want to sleep together tonight?

Look back.

Looking at Prajna's holy and clear face under the moonlight, without a trace of impurity.

Lothar said without hesitation: Sleep.