Chapter 803 Milan Crusade
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As Cristiano and Wang Wentong were worried, Zhao Fubo and his team did bring them huge hostile forces when they marched on the winding road.
Milan was a leader in the "city gate alliance" at this time. When facing unknown enemy troops from Genoa, it not only withdrew a considerable number of troops from the front line, that is, the war with the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and the Prince Enchio, but also mobilized the civilian army in the city of Milan.
"Dangdangdang..."
The bells of the cathedral in Milan were ringing, and those who went to listen to the bishop's preaching included not only important officials in Milan, but also many folk customs.
"There is no doubt that there is a demon coming from the other side of the mountain. Our warriors are illuminated by the flashes floating in the sky, they are burned in the flames, and are injured by the lightning emitted by the devil. As believers of Jesus, we cannot tolerate the devil's invasion of Europe. We need all to extend their hands and give them all their strength. We must declare war on the devil to express our loyalty to the Lord...!"
The bright afternoon light shot out from the large window made of stained glass. This made everyone in the teachings see the bishop's face clearly. With the loud shouts, his face was already faintly covered with sweat. I believe that if he could, he had already led the battlefield out of the city to fight against the devils who came from the mountain.
Today's propaganda about war against the devil has little effect in Europe. Although many people are still listening, it is not as fanatical as when the Pope's call to the Arab Empire for crusades. At least I didn't want to be sold to others as I did on the road, nor did I want to die on the sacred journey of the bloody Banban, Sao Tomejing.
Compared with those once fanatical people, they are more willing to stop the Crusaders' actions. In order to expedition the demons, the Crusaders and the Popes, they have already gained too much benefit from the civilians. Of course, as believers, they may not be touched at all. After all, if the demons come to attack Milan, there will be some benefits to defend their own city-states.
The sound of cheering sounded from the great teaching, and the nobles and knights and officers all pulled out their swords and shouted. Although the civilians gathered outside the church also heard the loud voice of the bishop and came from the open door of the teaching, they wanted to enter the teaching and seek shelter when they looked at the church, especially when the pagan devil was about to appear.
But this is not important, at least to Zhao Fubo. The important question to him is that the army gathered in Milan this time exceeded 50,000. Although Zhao Fubo defeated more than 100,000 French Crusaders in Damietta, he still had nearly 100,000 Egyptian troops at that time.
The most important thing is that the French Crusaders saw the hot weapons at that time for the first time. After being hit, they retreated after the first time. It was a normal phenomenon. The sea behind them had no way to retreat, which was the fundamental reason for their complete collapse of morale.
So what about this time?
The 50,000 army was dealing with his army with a total of less than 5,000 people. Behind him, there was an army of up to 2,000 people who could break through the siege at any time, which created a big hidden danger behind him.
Of course, the weapons that crossed the ages in the hands of the Yulin Army of the Song Dynasty can be said to be Zhao Fubo's only support. But no matter what, this time, with some preparations, the Milan army was definitely a fierce confrontation. Moreover, the Milan soldiers could be said to be not easily collapsed. It is not that they are stronger than the French, but that they are mentally prepared, and the hot weapons may not make them feel terrified.
"His Excellency Bishop!"
After completing the preaching of the war, he came to the military camp. Not only were there Milanese people, but also some priests and soldiers from Genoa. Bishop Bardoroma of Genoa escaped from the city council when he surrendered to Zhao Fubo, he took the shame of surrendering to the pagans and led the people of Genoa from there.
Archbishop Francis of Milan acted politely and slightly contempt when he saw the fleeing bishop. After all, escaping from the battle with the devil is something that people cannot accept. Like all the archbishops at this time, they would wear priests' robes when preaching. But if they were uncovered, it would not be difficult to see that they were hung with knight swords on their waists. Regardless of the knight's spear or other knights' martial arts, it is not a mysterious thing to the bishops.
As bishops who support the pope, they knew that Milan might not be loyal to the pope, but their loyalty to the "City Alliance" is likely to be higher than that of the pope. Otherwise, this time they would not have come back from the front line to guard against the attacks of the "pagans" on Milan when they heard the news brought by the bishop Bardoromay from Genoa.
"Have you heard that those pagan devils have come along the mountain road. This time you won't... France's journey is long. If you want to go, then it's time to set off. By the way, please bring the following news to His Majesty the Pope. That is, our priests in Milan will fight the devil to the end and are willing to use our lives to respond to the Lord's call to war against the devil...!"
In this case, how could Bardoromai, the former bishop of Genoa, not feel light on his face? But what could he do? The Genoese support the pagan devil, and the army was frightened by the news brought back from the knights.
"No, Lord Bishop Francis, I will stay here and fight the last battle with those devils. But at the same time I beg you, and your crusaders, do not underestimate the devils, they are all truly magical guys. They will..."
Bishop Francis had a little smugness on his face, because he knew everything about Bishop Bardoro wanted to say.
"I know, I know! They have lamps floating in the sky, people who will get angry, and things that can bring lightning. We all know these. But we are the most loyal warriors of Jesus. We will rush to the devils with the courage given by the Lord, and eventually stop them here and in Milan. Here, Milan, will always be God's pasture!"
Chapter completed!