The Qin army occupied Egypt.

After entering Alexandria, Li Yuan ordered glutinous juice to be poured into the cracks of the pyramid, which completely sealed the secret passage of the pyramid. This move of the Qin army made the residents of Alexandria uneasy about the "invasion of the unfamiliar east".

"The person" created a bit of a favorable impression.

The Egyptians are as obsessed with the pyramids as the Chinese are with the underground tombs. Inside the pyramids is the tomb of Egypt's most sacred pharaoh. In the era of the prosperity of ancient Egyptian civilization, almost every generation of Egyptian pharaohs would build their own

Of course, due to the strength of the country at that time, the size and structure of the pyramids varied.

The Ptolemaic Kingdom was actually an outsider to the Egyptians. The Hellenistic countries in the north ruled Egypt with a longer history, which made the Egyptians very dissatisfied.

During the Macedonian army's occupation of Egypt, in order to consolidate his rule, the Egyptian governor Ptolemy not only ordered the ancient Egyptian city of Canopus to be renamed Alexandria, but also destroyed dozens of pyramid ruins on Pharaoh Island near the port.

The dismantled boulders were used as stepping stones for the pier and were lined up at the port pier.

It is not that the Egyptians have not heard of the Great Qin. The caravans traveling on the Silk Road would often spread strange news from the East. But for the oppressed ordinary civilians and slaves living at the bottom, the Great Qin was so developed.

It is unbelievable that a country in China has no slaves.

Slaves were the way for nobles to maximize the exploitation of their labor force. Slaves had no freedom and no property. Everything they owned, including their children, was the private property of the nobles. In this contrast, Qin took the lead in entering into the superiority of the feudal system.

Sexuality is unmistakable.

"The people of Qin gave us freedom. Slaves, you don't have to be oppressed anymore. You are free." The Egyptians who were running around and shouting were excited. They did not expect that after defecting to Qin, they would also enjoy the life of Ptolemy V.

Benefits that are impossible to obtain under the rule.

Li Yuan issued edicts throughout Egypt, destroying the original system of the old dynasty, allocating land to slaves and civilians, placing officials in accordance with Qin's county system, and managing local areas. The implementation of these edicts made the Egyptians feel that they belonged to Qin.

The feeling was greatly enhanced. During this period, even if remnants of the Ptolemaic Kingdom launched rebellions from time to time, they could not change the overall situation.

All of northern Africa was integrated into the alliance between Qin and Carthage. Qin's expansion momentum in the southern Mediterranean was like lighting a raging fire, making the slave countries and tribes here feel extremely nervous.

On the Ethiopian plateau, black slaves who were good at running, holding high bone spears and wooden clubs, fought for survival and freedom with the tribal nobles.

Although their uprising failed in the end, nearly 50,000 black slaves among them escaped from the shackles and went down the Nile River to the Qin ruled area, near Cairo. New reclamation areas have been planned.

Completed, there is lack of enough labor for farming.

Alexandria is currently the largest port and capital of Egypt. In a short period of time, Li Yuan does not want to change it. For such a city-state with a awakening public consciousness, it is obvious that if it is not handled properly, it will cause a series of problems. It is best to

The best way is to ignore it.

A vast area.

The Qin State needs to be able to respond on a larger scale. Xin'an City is the core city of the entire Western Region, and Qin State also needs its own central city along the Nile River in Egypt.

Cairo city.

When the Qin army arrived, it was still a small market town surrounded by pyramids. Li Yuan had already decided to build a new city near the original site.

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The Roman fleet stayed on the island of Crete for seventeen days.

When Crassus finally escaped the hurricane and decided to sail again, he heard unexpected news that the Ptolemaic Kingdom had been destroyed, which shocked him.

"The Carthaginians actually dispatched a fleet and cooperated with the Qin State to attack and destroy the Ptolemaic Kingdom." This sudden change in the situation made Crassus sensitively feel that Rome was about to face an unprecedented situation.

Competitive pressure.

It was already mid-June when Scipio received the news that the Qin army had occupied Egypt and that Hannibal, the former commander of Carthage, had returned. After being intoxicated in the gentle countryside for several days, this young and wise commander of the Roman Republic finally gradually

The reply is sober.

The southern coast of the Mediterranean changes hands.

This means that the Qin army is in the east and Carthage is in the west. They can attack the Apennine Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula in a roundabout way. This kind of pincer attack has never been seen before in Rome.

In response to this severe situation, the Roman Senate held emergency meetings for several days. After being speechless for a long time, the consul Fabian was sitting in his position due to his seniority, but it was obvious that he, who was unable to control Carthage, was already at the meeting.

Questioned by many parties, he may be ousted from power at any time.

June 20th.

Scipio led the triumphal army from the northern Milanese heights to the city of Rome. Along the way, Roman civilians crowded on both sides of the road to welcome this victorious team fighting for their country. For ordinary Roman civilians, the number of people in the team was

There are their relatives, fathers, sons, and husbands. They hope that their relatives can make contributions on the battlefield, and at the same time, they also hope that they can return safely with their hands and feet intact.

The return of the army.

This gave Scipio, a young and accomplished commander, unparalleled strength. Scipio, who had the support of some senators, believed that the time had come to seize the power of the Senate.

Time waits for no one.

Scipio has never been as eager for the position of consul as he is today. He has no choice. Faintly, he has heard the rumbling war drums of his destined opponent in the east!

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In the seventeenth year of the Qin Dynasty, Xia.

In a calm and strange atmosphere, the sea in the Mediterranean area was calm and the merchant ships were sailing safely, transporting cargoes from the east to the west and back to the east. After occupying Egypt, the Qin army mainly

His energy was used to consolidate the territory he had already occupied. At the same time, Li Yuan also freed up his energy to start a patrol-style return trip along the Middle East and Central Asia.

Egypt, together with the Dead Sea area where Jews live, has been taken over by General Li Zhongxiang. For the sake of convenience, Li Zhongxiang has already written to Loulan's wife An Qinglan early. In the near future, the entire Longxi Li family will gradually move to

Come from the West.

As for Loulan's corner, An Qinglan's brother Wang will continue to govern. This power distribution system is also to prevent possible disharmony between the An family siblings in the future. After all, in the face of power, even the most intimate relationship will slowly fade away.

of deterioration.

Accompanying Li Yuan on the hunt, in addition to Yan Feng, were also some noble envoys from Carthage, Judaea, Greece and other countries. They had longed for the mysterious and powerful Eastern Empire. This time they heard that Emperor Shenwu was about to return.

After hearing the news from the East, he immediately sent his trusted followers over without any haste.

Of course, in order to show their sincerity in learning advanced knowledge, these small and weak ethnic groups in the West all presented treasures and gifts to the Qin Dynasty, and the expenses along the way were also paid by them, and Qin did not need to bear it at all. For this point

Li Yuan generously expressed his approval.

As a superior, it is actually necessary to occasionally express recognition of the filial piety of subordinates. Li Yuan's approach to this also made the Jews who were a little uneasy at first feel relieved. From Cairo, Dongyang, Xin'an, to

After more than a month of arduous travel to Xiyong and Peacock City, we finally arrived in Gushi, the westernmost border town before the Qin Dynasty, in mid-August.

As an important city at the eastern end of the Silk Road, Gushi City has more than doubled in size over the years, just like a balloon has been blown up. Relying on the snow at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, Gushi City’s groundwater extraction ensures that

Urban residents have access to water supplies. Li Yuan looked at the familiar border town and couldn't help but think about it.

Going out of his hometown and constantly exploring unknown areas far away is the most valuable thing Li Yuan brought to this era. From the confident eyes of each Qin people, Li Yuan can find the source of this nation's confidence and pride.
Chapter completed!