Because of communication issues, Egil didn't know at this moment that the Norman Offshore Fleet, which he had high hopes, used his force to completely intimidate the Holy See, five days ago, on December 19th.

It was noon. After receiving Egil's order half a month ago, the Norman Offshore Fleet had a total of 320 warships slowly sailed out of the harbor, and a total of 20,000 navy all sailed. Under the command of Marshal Carter, he raised his sails and headed towards the outskirts of the Roman Catholic Church at full speed. After half a month, he arrived at the outskirts and then relied on the ships and ships to line up in two rows in the dock area outside Rome.

More than 300 warships, including fifty newly developed and currently the most advanced elite warships equipped with many naval combat weapons: modified sail warships. This kind of warship adopts a three-mast and three-sail layout. By rationally laying out the sails, the ship can move in the direction they want to move forward through any wind direction most of the time. In addition, the extensive use of sextant and compass makes Norman's fleet maneuverability stronger than the fleets of other countries.

This large warship with a total tonnage of 800 tons has a double deck covered with twenty crossbows. The cabin is loaded with heavenly fireworks, gunpowder tanks, and a large number of arrows for long-range attacks.

Although this type of warship is not as large as the heavy crossbow warship, its maneuver power and attack power are actually greater than the former. It belongs to the overlord-class warships of medieval naval warfare. Moreover, this type of warship is strong in the hull and is very suitable for ocean-going sailing. In fact, it is now active in the Atlantic Ocean. According to Egil, it goes westward to look for the legendary Atlantic fleet of Atlantis. Those who are forced or ambitious, or have a head filled with water are the warships. Of course, their ships are not very armed, and there are not so many turtle oil, heavenly fire and gunpowder, but have been replaced by cured meat, pickled pickles and wine.

Therefore, it may be possible that the legendary Age of Discovery will come early due to Egil's unremitting efforts. Of course, France is too busy to take care of itself, Spain has not yet been unified, Portugal is a third-rate weak country, and the Netherlands has not even appeared. Britain has merged with the Norman Empire. Therefore, this so-called Age of Discovery belongs to the Normans, and there is no suspense at all.

Without mentioning these things, let’s say that the 300 warships of the Norman Offshore Fleet blockade the Roman port.

The warships lined up in a row. The sails were white phoenix emblem patterns fluttered in the wind, and the bow of the navy, the fire wind and the half-phoenix flag fluttered high. Seeing such a large number of warships blocking their doorsteps.

The Pope officials who managed the port were scared to death. The ships anchored at the port, loaded cargo and prepared to leave the port, were extremely scared at this moment.

What did the Normans start from the beginning?

Pirates! Even now, when the Norman Empire is so prosperous, the Norman pirates are still active. Although in the North Sea and the Boluo Sea disappeared, some Norman pirate organizations are gradually growing and growing, competing for business with their fellow Barbary. And there are a few signs that behind these pirates is the entire huge Norman Navy organization, which is the official of the Norman Empire.

These pirates with official backgrounds bought second-hand warships eliminated by the Norman Empire at a cost price to plunder everywhere with the Norman Empire's plunder certificate. Because they were considered non-staff members of the Norman Empire, the principle of handing over half of the plunder did not apply. They only needed to pay a quarter of their income. Therefore, many Norman men who were unable to live a peaceful life and did not want to join the Norman army were restricted, so they plunged into this very wealthy business and plundered everywhere.

As a result, the Norman pirates gradually became famous on the Mediterranean sea. These pirates were famous for not recognizing their relatives. Except for the merchant ships of the Norman Empire, they dared to rob them, whether they were Catholic, Orthodox, or heretics, and therefore made many enemies.

However, because the Norman men gathered together, the Nordic race dared to fight and fought, and although the strong support of the Norman Empire behind it was second-hand, the main fleet had long been no longer used.

However, it is better than the regular navies of other countries. Therefore, some small pirate groups were wiped out. However, several large Norman pirate groups became stronger and stronger, and even their reputation was vaguely overshadowed the Barbary pirate King Haireding, who had not taken action for a long time recently.

"This, is it that the Norman pirates came to attack the port?!" For a moment, everyone in the port was in danger. The Italians thought that they were looted by the barbaric Normans and had no money, so they burst into tears in fear. At the same time, the ship owners and nobles begged the Pope officials in charge of Mancangkou to send a fleet to meet the enemy.

However, the official complained, looking around, the so-called naval commander of the Roman Catholic Church was hunching his waist and pretending to be a grandson in the corner. It was basically no chance to rely on such idiots to save him. And even at this moment, a top-notch naval general suddenly appeared here, which probably wouldn't change anything. The warships in the entire port were only twenty, and most of them were small sails and single-layer ships. Even so, the crew was not full of ranks, and few people left the port. The hundreds of sailors were arrogant and elated at the wharf. It was a matter of whether they could go out to fight. Even if they could go out, what would they do? Hundreds of large ships at the port, go out to die?!

Of course, this official would not say anything in this way. After all, the involvement was too great. He could only hope that people would calm down and send people to report to the nearest Army garrison in the Roman Catholic Church to rob, or even get off the ship and rob. The pirates were popular at sea and were naturally strong in fighting on the sea, but when they came to land, they would be weakened a little.

Although there are many enemies, as long as they can block the opponent's first attack, they will be able to contact a new army 10,000 team further away. At that time, tens of thousands of elite troops will be driven over and they will be unable to take advantage of it...
Chapter completed!