.Of course, he had no desire for the territory of the Eastern Roman Empire. In this case, Basil II was reserved, but what Egir said also touched his heart to a certain extent. Ranking of supernatural novels

"No matter how strong a tiger is, it cannot defeat the attack of wolves, and no matter how great an empire is, it is impossible to fight multiple enemies in succession. Anyone needs friends, such as the Normans and the Romans." "Are allies...?"

If you acquire a solid and powerful ally in the north of the empire, it is indeed a very fortunate thing. After all, the empire was not very interested in Nordic, the too cold land, since the heyday of the Roman Empire. In comparison, the empire prefers a mild climate around the Mediterranean Sea. The Apennines, Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and the Middle East are the lands that the empire wants to obtain. The reason why he is so wary of the Norman Empire's expansion in Eastern Europe is actually because he is afraid that the other party will go south, attack and plunder the empire.

"But the other side seemed to be more interested in peaceful trade with the empire."

In fact, even when the two sides were fighting, the transaction between Norman and Eastern Rome never stopped. The officials and governments of both sides turned a blind eye to this. The Eastern Romans monopolized the trade of spices and silks from the East. The Normans in the North had the advantage in glass craftsmanship, metallurgy, pottery making, fur, and food. The activities of both sides in the two sides were very rampant, and they often had an official background. Therefore, if both sides could sit down and talk, the economy of both sides would be much better. The government had a brand new source of taxation, which would also play a great role in the restoration and revitalization of the Eastern Roman Empire.

"Of course, everything is based on the premise that this matter is true." Basil II said to himself. He was not sure whether the Normans really wanted to live in peace with the Empire or sent a rose with poisonous thorns.

But in any case, he had enough reason to meet the Norman emissary again and negotiate with him.

The cool Foster who walked away that day was not pretentious at this moment. He did not deliberately make things difficult for the air as Basil imagined. Of course, Foster still refused to give in at the negotiating table. He had no intention of giving in at all.

Negotiations were underway in a side hall in the Senate of Constantinople. The Norman Empire's Foreign Minister Foster talked about the confucians. The ranking of urban rebirth novels yelled: "The requirements of the empire must be met all. If only part of them are met, it would be better not to talk about it. The so-called compromise is the most shameful thing!"

Foster spoke nonsense and said something he didn't believe, but it allowed the diplomats in Eastern Rome to see what it means to be mighty and unable to bend. In fact, the conditions of the Eastern Roman Empire were not very bad. It was even much better than the final bottom line given by Egil to Foster.

Regarding the conditions proposed by the Normans to occupy Eastern Europe, Eastern Rome accepted the conditions for the title of Tsar. The Eastern Rome also agreed to the opening of the Dardanelles. However, in terms of details, the two sides had a little difference: the Eastern Romans proposed that any Norman merchant ship entering and leaving the Dardanelles would need to pay additional passes, and the Eastern Roman army would need to board the ship for search. At the same time, the Dardanelles only allowed civilian and commercial ships to pass, and the Norman Navy could not use the Dardanelles to navigate.

"If your country does not listen to the advice and force the naval ship to pass, then we have to sink your warships!" The admiral of the Black Sea Fleet, which represents the Eastern Roman Navy, shouted about this matter, and redeemed this guy the most fun. Because the ships are golden mountains, if you have the right to search, you can extort a lot of money with just a little trick. The empire has never read the full text of the sacred text. This is a great way of wealth. Although it will be distributed to the Marmara Sea Fleet, which is the Royal Direct Fleet. But that small fleet has few people and small ships. No matter how it is, the admiral of the Black Sea Fleet, has the head...

"So, can your navy provide full escort after our fleet enters the Mediterranean?" Foster asked calmly.

"…This, our navy has its own tasks. Of course, if your country is willing to pay another escort fee..."

"Then, the two sides trade and sail, more than a hundred merchant ships a day and night? They carry thousands of cargo. Your country has to search one by one to waste time. Who is responsible in the end?" Foster continued.

"……………………………………” This time, the other party couldn't even answer.

"My country is so sincere about discussing with your country. Is your country so rewarding our country for sincerity? Perfunctory and nonsense, and I don't know what to say! Do your country still want to reach an alliance with your country?!" Foster slapped the table, pointing at someone's nose and cursing.

So in the end, the Eastern Roman Empire had to give in and agreed to the Norman conditions. One was spot checked for every 100 Norman merchant ships passed by. Regarding the issue of escort fleets, the Eastern Roman Empire required the Normans not to use large ships carrying more than 200 people (that is, large crossbow warships with three decks). At the same time, the number of escorts must be strictly regulated, and every five Norman merchant ships with less than five ships are equipped with a warship.

As for the cedescene of Mediterranean islands, both sides automatically ignored them in a tacit understanding. Just pretended that Egil made a joke.

Regarding religious matters, the Norman Empire hoped that the Eastern Rome would lead the country to send an Orthodox priest with more than 100 members to Eastern Europe to be responsible for preaching and communicating with the Norman native churches. The Norman Empire would also send more than 100 priests to Constantinople.

"You can't be anxious about this matter. You need to communicate well and fully understand it. Then, slowly, step by step. Everyone cooperates well and there will always be a day of success." Foster commented on this matter. And the Eastern Roman Empire did not have much objection. After all, this matter is really unreliable. But it is always a good phenomenon to start with. Next, we have to rely on the efforts of the priests on both sides to deceive us.

Regarding the reparations made by the Eastern Roman Empire, Basil II hoped that the Normans could reduce the price. Although the Eastern Roman Empire was always rich and powerful, the rich second generation had a strong atmosphere.

I feel like "a problem that can be solved with money is not a problem."

However, in recent times, he first attacked the continent, then fought with the Crusaders, then fought with the Ottoman Turkey, and then dispatched troops to fight with the Normans. The war that lasted for several years brought serious financial burdens to the Eastern Roman Empire. Now Basil II has begun to consider reducing fiscal expenditures.

Therefore, the 500,000 Florin gold coins that could be obtained by just plundering are also a piece of money in the eyes of today's Eastern Rome.

"Is this matter..." Foster felt very embarrassed. In fact, all walks of life in the Norman Empire are on track now. Except for the new army's reform work that cannot be done halfway, the other aspects have developed quite well. The 500,000 Florin gold coins are more or less, but they are just the Norman Empire's fiscal revenue for a month. In Foster's opinion, it is purely a waste of money. If used in military reform, the 500,000 gold coins are purely wasteful and cannot even hear a sound.

The Royal Advisory House of the Norman Empire is now operating well and has a monthly budget plan.

The income and expenditure were all according to the plan... Although 500,000 gold coins were good, there was no place to use them. According to Foster's estimate, the money must have been cheaper in the end, allowing this foolish monarch to continue to be extravagant.

But the problem is that this condition was set by Egil. Although Foster did not agree, he did not have the right to change it. Who knew that after he had lost His Majesty’s money without authorization, would he wear it for you...

"I want to ask for instructions on this matter first." Foster finally decided to ease the situation for two days first, and wrote to ask what his lord meant.

"Will this delay the negotiation process?" As Foster said, a veteran in a Greek-style white robe and laurel asked.

"Of course not, I believe there will be a reply soon. And during this period, we can discuss other issues first." Foster said so easily. However, he did not expect that his words would make the interested people from Dongbama ting into their hearts.

"This time I go to Kiev a thousand miles away, and the straight line takes the Black Sea waterway, but the curve takes a circle of arrows.

Even if you rush it, it will take at least one or two months. How did this guy say so easily? Could it be that the Normans have any communication methods that the empire does not know?"

General Elius, who was in charge of the intelligence system, also participated in the negotiations, but he didn't say anything at the negotiating table, and seemed to be joining in the fun. However, he didn't expect to hear Foster's unexpected words...
Chapter completed!