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"Is this a stronghold of pirates? It's really an exaggeration!" Bantik, who was on the boat, looked at the towns on the coast and was slightly surprised. It seems that the Venetians have deliberately indulged in the past few years. The power of these pirates is really true. Expanded a lot.

　　 It's a pity, but this time someone is determined to crush them completely. Looking at Justinian beside him, Bantik said, "Is it all right now?"

"Then please!" Justinian nodded. It seems that the information from the previous torture is accurate. The power of these pirates really cannot be underestimated. Since multiple pirate strongholds have to be surrendered, even if it is the most difficult to deal with in this area. Formidable pirates, Justinian has only more than 400 Turkic warriors by his side, but it is enough to deal with the Turkic people under Murad.

　　 I saw Genoese merchant ships slowly approaching the coast, and the pirates on the coast were also ready. As long as the Genoese dare to do any hostile behavior, they will definitely give these Italians some color. Wolf’s face is full of sneers. In the past few years, he has been expanding his power, especially after the decline of the Roman Empire. A large number of unemployed and abolished foreign legions have become his subordinates. Even if they are all Genoese troops on several ships, He is not afraid at all.

"Neusky, it's time to show them some color. Let's see how powerful the Varangians are!" A cruel smile appeared on Wolf's face, and Neusky and his men They also took the heavy axe in their hands. Although they were very unwilling to be driven by these pirates, Nieowski knew that he had no choice. Besides, Genoese was not a good thing for him as a Latin.

　　 staring at the approaching ship, the pirates couldn't help but become nervous. It was strange that the other party had no intention of negotiating at all. They marched toward the shallows at full speed, not caring that they might run aground.

　　 But on the other side, the pirates came up with something even more amazing-a catapult, which uses a torsion structure, is a deadly threat to ships at close range.

"Since they haven't responded so far, sink them!" Wolf used his ferocious gaze to lock onto the foremost Genoese paddle boat. Since the opponent is here to die, he is not polite. In fact, he is facing the encirclement and suppression of the regular army. It is no longer a matter of once or twice, not to mention that there is a Venetian behind him, and Wolfe is not worried at all.

　　 And the one who is controlling the ship is not someone else but Bantik. He was an excellent admiral before entering politics. Although he hasn't touched him for many years, he still has no hands. Although the shoal of the bay chosen by the pirate stronghold was full of rocks, it did not pose a threat to him at all, and the Genoese ships were still preparing to dock at full speed.

　　 "Left full rudder, do evasive action!"

　　Bantik’s voice was so powerful that Justinian almost couldn’t believe that this man could be so powerful. When he gave orders, he obeyed him involuntarily, and he didn’t dare to violate anything.

　　 Subconsciously, the Genoese sailor at the helm controlled the warship and made an emergency evasion action.

　　 "Anchor!" With a violent sound, Bantik uttered a loud roar again, leaving everyone stunned. He didn't understand that he had issued such an order at this time.

　　 "What are you still doing?!" Bantic shouted. The next time, the sailor on the ship quickly dropped the anchor into the sea. This sea area is covered with submerged reefs, and the anchor directly hooks on a reef.

　　 "Everyone, hurry up!" Bantik ordered, while letting his men loose the rudder.

　　 Once again, without warning, the entire sailboat shook violently, leaning against the sea to draw an astonishing arc. The sailing ship moving at full speed threw white waves on the sea level, completely obstructing the pirates’ sight, making it impossible for their catapult to target the Genoese sailing ship.

　　 "How the **** is this?" Seeing this scene, the Croatian pirates were also stunned. The pilot on that ship was either a genius or a lunatic.

　　On the sea, the sailing ship is like a pendulum, moving in a way that is completely unexpected by the pirates on the shore. This is very risky, and it may capsize with a little carelessness.

　　 "Let the Turks out!" Bantik successfully prevented the pirates from trying to land on the beach under the opponent's eyelids.

　　 Following his order, the Genoese sailor in charge of the cabin slammed the sling on the side of the ship, and the noose-style cabin doors on both sides suddenly opened. Seeing this scene, the pirates on the shore finally showed a look of fear.

　　Because the next moment, the heavily armed Turkic cavalry suddenly came out of the cabin like a violent wind.

This is a transport ship unique to the Italians. In order to be able to transport as much as possible, the doors are located below the waterline, and the cabins are sealed from the outside to prevent water ingress, so the Turkic warriors and their horses can be fully accommodated. under.

　　 "Turks... Turkic people, why are they here?" Wolf, who was full of confidence, was also shocked. It was the first time he encountered these aggressive infidels.

　　 "Kill the Franks (the Turkic's name for Europeans)!" And the heavily armed Turkic warriors rushed out of the cabin to attack the unsuspecting Croatian pirates, carrying spears and bows and arrows as if a gust of wind swept past.

"Hurry up and stop me!" Wolf, who was stunned by this scene, was completely at a loss. Most of his men holding bows and arrows did not expect that the opposing cavalry would directly initiate a charge~www.ltnovel.com~ With the javelins and arrows of the pirates, the Turks screamed and charged forward. The terrain on this beach was very flat and completely suitable for Turks’ combat. The compound bows of the Turks on horses also had a long-range advantage. The recurve bow made of horn bones shot waves of arrows towards the pirates that weakened morale and lives.

In the killing and the smoke, I saw the Turks who took advantage of speed and quickly attacked the loose battlefield of the pirates. Although no one denied the bravery of the Croatian pirates, they were gangsters after all. Facing the impact of the cavalry, the formation instantly fell apart. Up.

"Damn it." Wolfe looked at his subordinates ravaged by Turkic cavalry in horror, and saw that those Turks were still fearless in the face of spears. They have been fighting against the Franks and Romans for so many years. , Not to mention these mobs?

　　 The roar was overwhelming. Every Turkic cavalry rushing into the pirates meant a massacre. The pirates couldn't shoot an arrow at all, and they were killed by the Turks when they couldn't lift the weapon in their hands.

"How could this be? How could this be?" Wolf looked at everything that happened in front of him, almost mad, and the pirates were also caught in a mixed mood of panic and madness. Some people were still resisting, and some were reluctant. Then fled.

　　 While on the boat, Justinian looked at the entire battlefield sternly. These Turkic people really did not disappoint him. They are indeed extremely powerful, and obviously the number of pirates is not bad and the equipment is not bad, but they are vulnerable to them.

　　 The fiasco of the Byzantines in the East might be similar to this!

　　 Justinian couldn't help muttering in his heart, sure enough, the cavalry was the king of war, no matter where he was. What happened was not a battle at all, but a massacre.