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Chapter 124 The Affair of Moriah
Peter's trip to Italy lasted half a year, he went to Genoa, Florence, Pisa, Naples, Palermo and Venice.Everywhere I go, I will go to the local library and university to absorb knowledge through excerpts and purchases.

During this period, the advanced craft production methods in North Italy were also extracted by other means, and a new book was finally formed through compilation and arrangement.

Another travel book written by Peter is about to be completed, from Hungary to Italy, from Belgrade to Venice, in ten months, dozens of cities, different customs and customs are revealed in it.

Peter had left Venice in his Constanta, but he would return to the city.

And when he was preparing to go to Constantinople, the last stop, he got the news by accident: Theodore, the despot of Moreia, led an army of [-] to attack the prince of Achaia.

Even though Mircea didn't tell Peter, Peter knew that in order to integrate into the Roman Empire, marrying Princess Sophia of Morea was the best choice, so he already regarded Theodore as his father-in-law.

Seeing his old father-in-law mobilizing teachers, Peter felt that his father had given his father-in-law some assistance, otherwise he would not be mobilizing teachers at this time.

"Don't go to Constantinople yet, go to Karmada."

"Yes"

Karmada, the largest port of the Morea Despotism, is also possible to watch a good show here.

Just when Peter changed direction, Theodore was also saying his final farewell at his mansion. He had nothing to do but marry his daughter to the eldest son of the Grand Duke of Wallachia, which was also a good destination.

Sophia hugged her father, she knew it was bad luck, but maybe God would bless him to return safely, and this marriage contract was her last talisman.

Saying goodbye to his family, Theodore set off with all his troops to attack the capital of Achaia.

Among the 1 people, 6000 are farmers and soldiers who have not yet been trained, and the rest are mercenaries and his own guards. At the same time, Mircea also assisted him with two artillery pieces and dozens of muskets. Theodore understands , this time you can only succeed, not fail.

His opponent, the Achaia Marquis, was controlled by the Navarre mercenary group. In 1387, Sapreno, the head of the mercenary group, became the monarch of the Principality of Achaia, which nominally surrendered to Aragon. kingdom.

Despite the maneuvers, Moria sent troops to attack, and Sapreno had to gather troops to fight.

In the heyday of Achaia, there were 12 yuan of feudal territory under its name, but now there are only seven yuan.Every territory needs to send troops, but the time is limited, the sooner the better.

The Navarra Mercenary Corps has a maximum of 5000 soldiers, but the original sub-head Nerio had a dissatisfaction and began to split the Navarre Mercenary Corps.He was originally from a Florentine banker family, and he used his strength to privately expand some of his mercenaries.Then he signed a private contract with the Venetians, and finally occupied the entire Duchy of Athens in 1388, calling himself Nerio I, Duke of Athens.

Such a big split was unexpected by everyone. Achaia and Athens fought for a few more years, and finally ended by recognizing each other's status.It can be said that now is the best time.

Theodore led the army to set off. Facing the large army, some people turned back directly, while the other Franks and Achaeans resisted to the end.Everywhere, local Catholic churches and monasteries were destroyed and replaced by Orthodox priests and bishops.

Sapreno also gathered 8000 people, the main force of which was the Navarra mercenary group, about 3000 people.The head of the regiment put the elite in the middle, with conscripts on both sides.

The two sides met at Vitina, and Theodore, arriving a day earlier than Sapreno, laid his army in ambush in the forest.

Early the next morning, when Sapreno's army passed here, Theodore immediately ordered an attack.The opponent was caught off guard, but quickly adjusted to counterattack. The two sides fought from morning to noon. In the end, Sapreno ordered a retreat, and Theodore won the first battle.

This is not the first time Theodore has fought against him. In 1388, he led the army to capture Mystras from the opponent.His military talent was also shown, and Athens and Achaia were in conflict, so he was able to triumph all the way.

In this forest ambush, Theodore killed more than 100 opponents at the cost of more than 800.Although the results were small, it did affect the local people in Achaia, and the time has come to get rid of these Westerners.

Theodore continued to speed up his pace, and Sapreno also asked for help from Venice, the Papal State, and Aragon, but they all had their own affairs and would not act for a small country.

That being the case, the only one who can make a move is the Principality of Athens.But even if they are willing to send troops, there is not enough time.The current plan is to retreat to Patras, where it can be resisted for a while.

Theodore easily obtained a large area of ​​land. Whether it was the Greeks, the new Albanians, or the Maniots in the south, their goal was to drive these Westerners out.

On this peninsula of [-] square kilometers, there is a battle to determine the future ownership.Theodore continued to march towards Patras, and everywhere he went, the people were very welcome, and some people felt that the sky was about to change here.

However, if you encounter a strong fortress, Theodore will either go around or knock it down.These people can't attack, but they can still defend the city.

For this reason, Theodore decided to attack Patras directly. As long as the opponent's main force was defeated, the rest would be difficult.

This war also aroused the interest of the Principality of Athens and Venice behind it, but not much.Because the Peloponnese is too barren, there are few resources to plunder except a few ports.The territory is still mountainous, agriculture is not well developed, and the population is only about 40.

As for Achaia, Athens wished that they would be destroyed, so that he could feel at ease.

As for Venice, now the main ports of the Peloponnese have their merchant houses and control a large amount of trade. As long as their interests are not damaged, they don't care who the owner of this land is.

In one month, Theodore wiped out a large number of Western forces in the Peloponnese.The rest only stood firm in the fortress, and the Moriah army had already reached Patras. Seeing that they could not escape, Sapreno decided to formally confront Theodore. The two sides faced off on a plain near Patras. .

On Theodore's side, the total force is 1.1, including 1000 cavalry, 7000 infantry, and 3000 ranged soldiers.On Sapreno's side, the total force is 9000, including 200 knights, 1500 cavalry, and the rest are infantry and archers.A great battle to determine the future of the Peloponnese is about to begin.

(End of this chapter)