Chapter 304 Ten years later
[The Romans were defeated in a nearby place. After they are defeated, they will win in a few more years. The affairs of the past and future are judged by the Heavenly Father. On that day, believers will be delighted by the help of the Father. He helps whom He wants. He is almighty and merciful. 】
——"Roman"
The July sunshine pours on the Anatolian plateau, the cracked dry land is circulating with heat waves, and the snow tops of the distant mountains are in the fog Looming.
The cracked dry land was evaporating with heat waves, and the snow tops of the Toros Mountains in the distance appeared in the mirage.
This is Colonia, another land lost to Rome after the Battle of Mancicott in 1071.
Just only from the noun, we cannot break the connection with Rome here.
The Latin word colonia refers to the outpost fortress established by Rome in its conquered areas. This term was later used to refer to the highest rank of Roman cities.
Now, it is 1201, and the Battle of Manchikot has become the deeds of ancient people 130 years ago.
Time erased the past, allowing the residents here to gradually forget the glory of the past.
And the earth was as deliberate as it was, shaking again and again, eliminating the ruins of the former apostle Paul who had taught him...
The scorching sun at noon roasted the broken walls of Byzantine Station into caramel color, especially Su Fu wiped the sweat that flowed into the corners of his eyes with a head wrap.
He was an Arab, and he had been doing business for generations, and his family had traveled all over the Middle East.
However, unlike other Arabs, although he was wearing a headscarf, he always held a cross pendant and prayed intently.
"I believe in Almighty God, who created heaven and earth and ruled all things."
"I believe in His only begotten Son Jesus Christ, who came to the world for love, His soul ascended to heaven, and His flesh remained, and suffered the suffering of the cross."
"I believe in the holy flesh, Witnessing the torrent of history, witnessing the rise and fall of the empire and the collapse of the kingdom. Now, this holy body has returned to the world, reincarnated from the Holy Spirit to the victim, bringing new revelations..."
Aside, the caravan Dozens of camels were kneeling in the shadow of the ruins of the church, and the Damascus steel knife on the pack box twisted into a serpentine shape in the heat wave.
The caravan he led was another pioneering move by the family, hoping to send specialties from the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the south to Georgia.
The Kingdom of Georgia in this era controlled the hegemony of the Transcaucasus region, not only ruled Georgia, but also controlled Azerbaijan and part of Northern Iran.
Jacques de Vitri, the contemporary bishop of Aka, once wrote:
[In the East, there is another Christian nation. They are very warlike, brave and fearless in battle, strong in body, and numerous soldiers. , unstoppable... They were completely surrounded by the pagan country... These people were called Georgians because they particularly admired and worshiped St. George... Whenever they came to the Lord's tomb to make a pilgrimage, they would enter the Holy City... Anyone paid tribute because the Saracens dared not harass them...】
This journey to Georgia was doomed to be difficult, since the defeat of the Manchikot Battle in 1071 and the empire has been defeated since Asia Minor.
This peninsula, which extends into the ocean, has become a paradise for the Turks.
To complete this trade route means that he will purchase various goods from the county of Arnen in the Kingdom of Jerusalem and fill the camels as much as possible.
The well-textured Damascus steel weapons on the humpback, and the high-quality Aleppo soap with a tendency to petal essential oil are all produced in Alepo.
These best-selling products have no worries about sales in almost anywhere.
After that, you have to go north along the Jordan River, then go through Nazareth and turn to the beach, and arrive at Tyr all the way. After arriving in Tyr, you can sell a batch of products and then replace them with silk and cane sugar.
Then we pass through Tripoli and Antioch until we reach the border between Antioch and Armenia.
After he led the caravan to cross the mountain pass with soldiers, the real challenge began.
Just a few steps away, it is like stepping into the wilderness from civilization.
There is no peaceful scene in the Levant region on the Asia Minor Peninsula, whether it is the Kingdom of Armenia or the Sultanate of Roma.
Along the way, Yousuf has seen crows flying over the sky more than once, burying at least 7 corpses into the soil.
How many roads have you walked?
Is there half the way under Jerusalem? In this crisis-ridden situation, even Yusuf, who was not pious before, prayed seriously.
Pray to the Heavenly Father, the Heavenly Brother, the Heavenly Brother, and to the various prophets and saints.
"...I believe that the new gospel will be fulfilled, and the Heavenly Father will resurrect every fallen warrior, and the heavenly kingdom of heaven will come to the earth and will never waver."
"Amen .”
But when everyone in the caravan was praying devoutly, there was one person who was a special case.
From Yousof's perspective, it was a typical Frank man with a high nose bridge and a firm chin, and his skin was slightly bronzed.
The light green eyes were a little turbid, and the naturally curly blonde hair reflected dazzling light in the scorching sun.
It looks like I am quite old, about thirty years old.
Such a man who is as firm as an iron tower is standing outside the ruins of the church, looking around.
He was on guard.
No mistakes, one song, one content, one in 6, one book, one bar, one reading!
For Yousuf, the encounter with this man was purely an accident.
It was when he was in Tyre before, and he was accidentally introduced by his uncle Zaid.
It is said to be an excellent guard, and it is unique in the sky and under the earth.
In theory, the parties involved should have some reaction when they are so random words that are not at the bottom line in front of people.
As a result, this person didn't care at all. He accepted his uncle's flattery and did not feel any problem.
Can Yousuf question it?
It's not suitable, after all, it was arranged by my uncle.
And after getting along along the way, Yousuf discovered the goodness of the Franks.
Not mentioning any great skills, this man is extremely serious in doing things.
Speaking one is one, speaking two is two, and there has never been any lie.
Everything he said and promised can be accomplished.
Such a reliable guard is indeed a rare talent, so Yousuf has no opinions on him.
It was just when this afternoon prayer was about to be completed.
Yousuf's heart was a little uneasy.
The flock of goats driven away suddenly became irritable and jumped down from the cliff one after another. The dry riverbed on the side seemed to be roaring like thunder. "Earthquake! Earthquake! Everyone is leaving the ruins!"
Standing outside the ruins of the church and the Frank man who had never hid in the shade quickly turned around and shouted loudly.
His voice arrived earlier than the first wave of tremors.
It was also at this moment that the sound of horse hooves sounded from the west!
(This chapter ends)