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These defeats and the factionalism in the court only worsen the rebellions against Yazadegerd III.Constans thought to make it seem like he was considering helping the Shah, but he had no intention to do so. After some 15 minutes of silence, the emperor answered.
No
The Persian was surprised and replied, No? But we had an agreement.
Constans replied, "Where were you when a rebellion broke out in my realm?"
The Persian tried to reply, saying he was busy with his own rebellions, but then Constans showed a letter from the shah to Gregory, and the Persian turned pale. This was supposed to be a diplomatic mission, but now it felt like an interrogation.
Still, Yazdegerd replied: Those are not real. He would never break our agreement. Constans just watched him as he replied and then said: Had you just sent 100 troops, that would have been enough, and I would have gladly helped you. But you broke the treaty first and expect me to comply with it?
The Persian was both furious and terrified, but he replied, "Please, I am sure we can come to an agreement."
Constans was intrigued, but he knew that he first had to finish rebuilding North Africa, and he knew that the sha did not control all of Persia. Still, this continued for 1/4 of an hour, and the Persian was forced to almost beg. Constans told him to leave and that he would send his own escort to accompany him out of the capital.
But the Persians had come too far and lost too many for nothing. As Constans was leaving him in his desperation, he said, Heraclius would have honored this agreement; he was a man of his word.
Constans stopped and told him to repeat what he said? The noblemen replied: Heraclius was an honorable man, and you are insulting him by breaking your word. Everything you have is because of him, and this is how you repay him?
Constans was angry, but he was leaving, and the Persian said that this was not something worthy of his heir. Constans snapped and nearly struck him, His guards reacted, as did the excubitors. Constans said to lower their weapons, and the Persians did so as well.
And the young emperor said: "I want you to leave this place; do not come back here or try anything against my empire, or I swear I will become Heraclius' heir in one aspect."
Of course he was mostly bluffing; he did not want a war with Persia, but it still scared the Persian noble. understood that he knew he was in condition to fight the Romans and left humiliated, By July 648, the news of the Sha humiliation had reached all of Persia, and one ruler was interested in this: Gil Gavbara, ruler of Tabaristan, saw this as an opportunity, and he wrote to Constans.
From Gil Gavbara, king of Tabaristan, to Constans, king of the Romans, and heir of Heraclius Why do you still allow Yazdegerd to govern us and be your ally? Has he not betrayed you? You say that you have trust in him. If so, why has he betrayed you? Why have you allowed him to insult you and Heraclius?
And does he plot to destroy Constantinople? But I will pardon his faults if you help me; I will give you lands, vineyards, and fortresses and look upon you with even greater respect.
Do not deceive yourself in the vain hope that Yazdegerd will help you or be your ally, with your help. Even if he takes refuge in the highest mountain, the depths of the sea, or on the far sides of the earth, I will stretch out my hand and take him to you, and we shall have peace.
No
The Persian was surprised and replied, No? But we had an agreement.
Constans replied, "Where were you when a rebellion broke out in my realm?"
The Persian tried to reply, saying he was busy with his own rebellions, but then Constans showed a letter from the shah to Gregory, and the Persian turned pale. This was supposed to be a diplomatic mission, but now it felt like an interrogation.
Still, Yazdegerd replied: Those are not real. He would never break our agreement. Constans just watched him as he replied and then said: Had you just sent 100 troops, that would have been enough, and I would have gladly helped you. But you broke the treaty first and expect me to comply with it?
The Persian was both furious and terrified, but he replied, "Please, I am sure we can come to an agreement."
Constans was intrigued, but he knew that he first had to finish rebuilding North Africa, and he knew that the sha did not control all of Persia. Still, this continued for 1/4 of an hour, and the Persian was forced to almost beg. Constans told him to leave and that he would send his own escort to accompany him out of the capital.
But the Persians had come too far and lost too many for nothing. As Constans was leaving him in his desperation, he said, Heraclius would have honored this agreement; he was a man of his word.
Constans stopped and told him to repeat what he said? The noblemen replied: Heraclius was an honorable man, and you are insulting him by breaking your word. Everything you have is because of him, and this is how you repay him?
Constans was angry, but he was leaving, and the Persian said that this was not something worthy of his heir. Constans snapped and nearly struck him, His guards reacted, as did the excubitors. Constans said to lower their weapons, and the Persians did so as well.
And the young emperor said: "I want you to leave this place; do not come back here or try anything against my empire, or I swear I will become Heraclius' heir in one aspect."
Of course he was mostly bluffing; he did not want a war with Persia, but it still scared the Persian noble. understood that he knew he was in condition to fight the Romans and left humiliated, By July 648, the news of the Sha humiliation had reached all of Persia, and one ruler was interested in this: Gil Gavbara, ruler of Tabaristan, saw this as an opportunity, and he wrote to Constans.
From Gil Gavbara, king of Tabaristan, to Constans, king of the Romans, and heir of Heraclius Why do you still allow Yazdegerd to govern us and be your ally? Has he not betrayed you? You say that you have trust in him. If so, why has he betrayed you? Why have you allowed him to insult you and Heraclius?
And does he plot to destroy Constantinople? But I will pardon his faults if you help me; I will give you lands, vineyards, and fortresses and look upon you with even greater respect.
Do not deceive yourself in the vain hope that Yazdegerd will help you or be your ally, with your help. Even if he takes refuge in the highest mountain, the depths of the sea, or on the far sides of the earth, I will stretch out my hand and take him to you, and we shall have peace.
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