Water Margin people

Chapter 1573 Chase

"I've already sent people! Louis VII and Conrad III both agree to send troops, but we're not sure when they'll arrive!"

Baldwin IV spoke.

"Agree to send troops? That's great!"

William was overjoyed when he heard this, as long as the empire sent troops.

"What can we do if we send troops? Even if a large army comes and defeats Saladin, what will happen after they leave? The kingdom is surrounded by Arabs. How can the isolated Kingdom of Jerusalem be defended? I have been abandoned by God and will not live long. I will not have any heirs, but what about the people here?"

Baldwin IV looked at William and spoke. He was a man with a long-term vision. Although he was disabled after he fell ill, his will had never been defeated. After succeeding as King of Jerusalem, he devoted himself to state affairs.

Baldwin IV knew very well that as long as he was there, he could defend Jerusalem for one day, but if he died, who would take over this responsibility? Looking throughout the kingdom, he could not find anyone.

Although the Holy See and the Empire were interested in Jerusalem, they only wanted to enjoy the empire and would not stay here for a long time. The conquest was only temporary, and the Kingdom of Jerusalem would eventually be destroyed.

"Your Majesty, don't think so!"

William began to persuade them that his student was very smart and had a very thorough understanding of things. He was also very clear that the Kingdom of Jerusalem could not resist for a long time, but he had no other choice as he could not influence the empire and the church.

The slogan of the Crusades was to recapture the holy city, but in fact there were many reasons, including interest trends, diverting internal conflicts, and the ambitions of the empire and the church, but everything was staked on the land of Jerusalem.

"The Emperor wants to see me, teacher. Where do you think it would be best for me to meet him?"

Baldwin IV looked at William and asked, now there are enemies everywhere, and between them and the Qi army are the kingdoms of Seljuk, Abbas, Zengi and Damascus, so it is not easy to meet the Emperor of Qi.

"Your Majesty, do you really want to see him?"

William asked, looking at Baldwin IV.

"Even if Qi still wants to expand, it will deal with the Turks and Arabs first. We will be the last one to come in. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!"

Baldwin IV looked at William and spoke.

"According to my observations along the way, the southern part of the Caspian Sea is the best place. Nur al-Din of the Zengi Kingdom is dead, and the new king, Mari, is only eleven years old. He is not yet old enough to make all the nobles and tribes submit. Saladin is now consolidating forces in the south, and the highland barbarians in the north are not to be feared. It should be safe to go there."

"Moreover, the southern part of the Caspian Sea is close to Yulijian, where is the city of Khwarezm. Now Khwarezm has surrendered to Qi. I believe the emperor of Qi will agree!"

William knew he couldn't stop the king, so he could only agree.

"Well, the teacher will send someone to tell the emperor to set a time with him!"

Baldwin IV nodded and went to the study to handle government affairs. He had just taken over the kingdom and there were many things that needed his attention.

……

To the south, the holy city of Mecca.

Saladin was paying homage with a group of high-ranking religious leaders.

Saladin has been in high spirits in the past few months. The continued chaos in the major kingdoms has allowed him to rise rapidly. The top leaders of the church urgently need a capable and prestigious person to stand up and lead the Arabs out of the chaos, so Saladin was nominated.

"Why are we staying here? I shouldn't have listened to you. Wouldn't it be better to go back earlier? We still have to hide here!"

In a corner, Ma Lin looked at Han Shizhong and complained. He had been ready to go back for a long time, but Han Shizhong was always unwilling to go back. He went from one city to another and now he had come to the holy city of the Arabs.

"If I don't come here, how can I broaden my horizons? How can I report to His Majesty when I return?"

Han Shizhong said with a smile that he had broadened his horizons along the way.

"Who are you? You are whispering during the worship. Well, why are you not worshipping?"

Several bearded men in long robes holding sticks pointed at Han Shizhong and Ma Lin and shouted.

"Oh no, we've been discovered, let's go!"

Han Shizhong immediately fled with Ma Lin.

"Pagans, catch them!"

When those people saw Han Shizhong and Ma Lin running away, they immediately shouted that it was worship time and the pilgrimage time was coming soon. All believers were preparing devoutly. Those who escaped must be pagans. The pagans' roars instantly alerted the Arab believers in the city. Pagans were not allowed to appear in the holy city and must be killed.

"Damn it, you stirred up a hornet's nest."

Ma Lin was shocked when he saw the Arabs rushing towards him. Almost everyone in the city was shouting and calling for them to be killed.

"what's the situation?"

Saladin didn't understand what was going on yet, and he was preparing to preside over a pilgrimage meeting to further consolidate his position, but now the believers had gone crazy for some unknown reason.

"Lord Saladin, two infidels were found in the city!"

A man came running to report.

"Pagans? Where do pagans come from in the Holy City?"

Saladin did not expect such an answer. This was not an ordinary place.

"We must catch those two!"

A high-ranking official immediately issued an order that the matter of pagans sneaking into the holy city must be thoroughly investigated.

"Saladin, after the pilgrimage, it's time to retake the holy city of Jerusalem!"

A senior member of the church looked at Saladin and said that they raised Saladin's status in the church just for this battle. They needed to recapture the holy city, stabilize the situation in the church, and establish a powerful Arab state.

"Don't worry, I will not only take care of Jerusalem, but also other small countries. In addition, the Seljuk Turks have already promised Banyi..."

Saladin talked about his plan, which made the senior executives very satisfied. Saladin was indeed a rare talent.

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin had already fled out of the city. They were a little panicked at this time. They didn't expect that the commotion they caused would be so big. All the people, regardless of gender or age, were chasing them.

"This is how to do?"

Ma Lin was horrified. It would be difficult for them to escape this time.

"What are you afraid of? Just ride your horse!"

Han Shizhong and Ma Lin fled to the place where they hid their horses outside the city, and began to flee north on horseback.

But the Arabs were obviously not going to let them go, and a large army continued to pursue them.

"It's just a sneak peek, it shouldn't be that serious!"

Han Shizhong didn't expect these Arabs to be so persistent and was a little surprised, but he was not slow and fled on horseback.

……

Jerusalem, the sky brightens again.

A scream rang out from the spire behind the palace.

With the kingdom's affairs sorted out, William was about to go to see the king, but when he reached the door he heard a shout and hurriedly ran into the spire.

"His Majesty!"

William shouted, looking anxiously at the heavy curtains.

"Teacher...it works...that medicine works!"

Baldwin IV's surprised voice sounded behind the curtain, the voice was trembling and excited.

"efficient?"

William murmured in disbelief, leprosy is God's punishment, it is divine punishment, how can humans cure it.