to conclude a peace with which they would recognize the conquests of the Bulgarians.

The discredited Michael was forced to abdicate and become a monk; he was the third Byzantine Emperor forced to give up the throne by Krum in as many years.

Conflict with Leo V the Armenian

Michael's successor Leo V the Armenian started the peace negotiations, with a secret intention to assassinate Krum. The two sides agreed to a meeting between small groups of unarmed negotiators. Leo V was

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