Edward understood the value of an alliance with the Mongols, and upon his arrival in Acre on May 9, 1271, he immediately sent an embassy to the Mongol ruler Abaqa, requesting assistance.
Edward memahami nilai persekutuan dengan pasukan Mongol, dan setibanya di Akko pada 9 Mei 1271, dia segera mengirim utusan ke penguasa Mongol Abaqa, meminta bantuan.