War is still war. While Egil enjoyed a rare peace and the nobles in the entire Normandy castle were indulging in luxury and wine, the sky above the European continent was still full of clouds. The entire Eastern Roman Empire was immersed in a busy and joy. Under the leadership of the strong iron-fisted emperor, the empire regained its vitality and vitality. Good news came from all directions. It seemed that the moment to reappear the former glory of the Roman Empire had arrived. At the end of November, the kingdom mobilized two legions to Iberia in an attempt to reverse the situation and conquer it in full.

However, when it comes to the front where Basil II hopes to win as soon as possible, it is still Italy and the Apennines Peninsula.

To be more accurate, it is Rome.

Restoring Rome and returning to the old capital. Such merits are comparable to those of Justinian the Great. They can hardly strike the barbaric country formed by the heretic Germanic hybrids. The psychological effects on both sides are inversely proportional.

Basil II always felt that moving the capital to Constantinople was indeed a very good idea and also guaranteed the survival of the empire, but it inevitably shifted the center of the empire from the Mediterranean Europe to the Balkans and Anatolia in the Middle East. Indirectly, it became a shield for the continental countries to the group of Muslims who were the latest conquerors.

Think about it: the empire will kill thousands of soldiers every year and fight with the pagans. However, the group of Germanic barbarians only need to hide peacefully in the heart of Europe, where they are rotten, decayed, and extremely disgusting to die and waste! That was originally the land of the empire!!! The most annoying thing is that these bastards who have received favors are cheap and act obedient. They actually took the title of the Holy Roman Empire. I can't bear it.

When Basil II thought of these things, he felt very angry. To be honest, although Basil II is in his fifties, he still has a scary temper. He is a typical "frightening monarch. To be simple, to describe it in two words, that is: tyrant.

There is no reason for an angry tyrant to kill people. However, Basil II is not a foolish tyrant, but a very smart tyrant. Also a tyrant, the difference between shrewd and stupid is that a shrewd tyrant imposes his atrocities on foreigners. The foolish tyrant imposes his atrocities on his own people. The final result is shrewd and be loved by others and accomplishes great achievements in a generation (or the head is cut off and inserted into a spear). The foolish are overthrown by the rioters (or the people endure humiliation until the tyrant Lord Méng). This is the difference.

Therefore, there were two legions sent to Iberia, which had a disadvantage in the war, with a total of more than 20,000 people.

However, the troops sent to the Apennine Peninsula, which is currently in the dominance, have Zi Wan.

In this way, the entire empire has entered a preliminary mobilization state. The troops dispatched are recorded: On the Iberian side, there are two garrison troops, two regular corps, a total of about 24,000 troops. On the Apennine side, there are two garrison troops, three regular corps, and a total of 37,000 troops. On the elkan side, the king personally led ten corps, nearly one hundred thousand troops. In the Anatolia side, there are four garrison troops, five regular corps, and sixty thousand troops.

In this way, the Eastern Roman Empire dispatched more than 200,000 troops. A few days ago, Egil sorted out the information from the intelligence network and came up with such a number.

I took a breath of cold air at that time.

Because this is not the full strength of the Eastern Roman Empire.

In addition to these legions, the information in Egil proves that the Eastern Roman Legion also has at least these forces: the five garrisons of the Balkans, 25,000 troops, the Constantinople garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the garrisons of the

There are at least five regular legions that have not yet been dispatched in the Eastern Roman Empire, namely 50,000 troops: the special guards "including the guard cavalry legion, the reserve officers' regiment (Agontopuri legion), the Latin Contract Legion, the Wolf of the Night, the Scythe of the Sères War, and the Second Partner Cavalry.

There are a total of 30,000 to 50,000 troops. Professional hired troops: three Germanic Legion, one Latin Legion, and one Nordic Legion (Valangi), and a total of about 50,000 troops.

If the situation is urgent, the empire can also recruit more mercenaries from Europe, North Africa and the Near East. At the same time, according to the situation, up to hundreds of peasant soldiers will be recruited...

This is the army force of the Eastern Roman Empire. A total of 400,000 to 500,000 regular troops, and millions of recruits...

However, Egil made a small mistake here. The garrison troops of the Eastern Roman Legion were actually semi-professional peasant soldiers. They had to farm and fight. So they could only be considered half of the regular army.

When Egil calculated, he repeated the nearly 100,000 troops. He regarded it as a regular army and then included in the recruitment.

Of course, even if this small mistake is eliminated, the number of troops in Eastern Rome is terrifying enough.

Such terrifying numbers are not much different from the statistics given to Egil by the system elves. However, this is just the number of army and naval numbers, because the fleet is not easy to get in.

So there are no specific numbers. But it is generally like this.

According to intelligence, the Eastern Roman Empire's navy had at least five numbers, including the Royal Fleet, the Mediterranean Fleet, the Adriatic Fleet, the Black Sea Fleet, and the Aegean Fleet. In addition, there were a small number of squadrons that used other flags but not many warships. The Norman Kingdom has not yet mastered their accurate information.

That's it. Eastern Rome accumulated a lot of wealth through agriculture, trade, handicrafts and navigation. It has a large area of ​​vast land, elite warlike army, huge fleet, and cruel and iron-fisted emperor. All the advantages in the world seem to be concentrated in Eastern Rome. This terrifying empire has the strength to fight against other countries in the continent.

Thinking of these things, Egil felt very stressed. It seemed that even if he really gave up ten years of life, he would be at most tied with Eastern Rome. This was simply cheating bastard! They were such a bunker. Why couldn’t they unify the continent before?!

Because of the pagans.

Well, thanks to Islam, although you are our enemies, you are also our enemies. You have restrained the ruthless iron hooves of Eastern Rome without si. Let us humble Germans be able to breathe. Thank you very much!!!

Thinking of this, Egil had the urge to turn the table over.

"That Majesty?" Seeing Egil sitting opposite him alone, he thought to himself,

The Pope's messenger was a little strange when he gritted his teeth, and at the same time he screamed twice in fear.

"Sorry, I'm a little distracted." Egil shook his head and smiled apologetically: "Speaking of this, how much do you know about the country of Eastern Rome?"

Hearing Egil say this, the Pope's envoy was silent for a few minutes: "A very powerful opponent in all aspects, once dominated the entire Europa's terrorism."

"It's true." Egil nodded: "So, how much do you know about the armaments of this country?"

"I'm very sorry for this, I'm not sure about it." The envoy shook his head.

So Egil revealed the information he had. In that heavy and deep tone, the pressure on the envoy was little by little. During this process, the envoy wanted to refute several times. However, because this guy specialized in theology and political science and diplomacy and speeches, he was completely a layman in military affairs. Therefore, there was no way to start. Moreover, Egil had a reasonable and well-founded reputation, and it was all true!

Halfway through the speech, the envoy began to sweat, and when Egil finished speaking the military force of Eastern Rome, the envoy was a little exhausted. It seemed as if he had just been rescued from the river, sweating all over, pale face, and gasping for breath.

"Your Majesty, are you talking about the other party? Really, there is really an army of one million and a half million?" the envoy asked tremblingly.

"What do you think?" Egil snorted, as if he was a little angry because he was questioned.

"No, I don't doubt Your Majesty,

But, it's just that...

Egil sighed softly: "I know, too, that number is too surprising.

When facing this empire with a vast population of tens of millions, it is very normal to express such feelings. No, it should be said that it takes Fei Huang's courage to face it head-on."

Egil shook his head as he said, but the envoy's heart was already in chaos. All the words that had been thinking about before were left behind, leaving only one.5 million, one million, and one million.5 million... Such words buzzed.

"So, speaking of it, I really don't want to fight such a terrible enemy. Speaking of it, even when the Roman Empire was the strongest, they had never conquered Scandinavia. What am I afraid of? Don't be afraid at all. Hahahaha..."

"Your Majesty, you can't do this!" The messenger who was fooled by Egil, who really thought Egil didn't want to beat him suddenly became anxious. He stood up suddenly, and then thumped over the chair behind him.
Chapter completed!