Another winter is coming.

Apennines, Rome.

Grand Arena.

A bloody battle between prisoners of war and prisoners of war was going on. The two sides of the battle were the Thracians on one side and the Gauls on the other. These two nations were physically strong and barbaric by nature, and they had been at constant war with Rome.

, and their prisoners of war were sent to the arena to participate in duels, which has been a fixed entertainment item for the Roman nobles for many years.

The center of the circular field.

The brutal killing was coming to an end. Two Thracians faced off against one Gaulish. The Thracian side had the upper hand in terms of numbers. However, one of them was seriously injured and had difficulty moving. He might die at any time, while the Gauls had the upper hand.

Although there is only one Lu Ren left, he has a broken sword in his hand.

Although the sword is broken, it is still sharp.

In this endless fight, only one person can survive in the end. This is a rule set by the Romans.

In a box in a corner of the arena.

An important meeting related to Rome's foreign policy was being held. Scipio, who had been in the consul position for two years, finally took control of the actual power of the entire Executive Yuan and Senate. The Fabian forces were almost completely expelled and replaced by

They are representatives of emerging city-state forces represented by Pompey and Eunice.

Pompeii is a satellite town of Rome. This town built in the eighth century BC is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The active volcanic ash makes the land near Pompeii rich in nutrients, which is very suitable for the growth of Mediterranean grapes and other crops. However,

The so-called blessings and misfortunes depend on each other. The final eruption of Mount Vesuvius also buried this developed place of civilization.

Graius Pompey came from this city. No one can find out whether he has any blood relationship with Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, the three chariots of the Roman Empire in history. However, with Pompey,

Eunice and other young forces joined in. After Scipio fought alone against the conservative forces of the senators for a long time, he finally had his own allies, which made him confident in his confrontation with Qin.

The formation of the Big Three gave Scipio a companion to express his thoughts, and the package plan he proposed to deal with Qin also urgently needed the support of Pompey and Eunice. The chief VIP box in the arena is the best privacy

Discussion place.

"You two, according to reliable information, the Qin State has ended its conquest of India, and our allies are finished. Next, the evil dragon from the East will definitely extend its claws to the west coast of the Mediterranean. Therefore, for the sake of the Great Rome

, for freedom and democracy, for justice and glory, we can only take up arms and defeat the invaders——!"

Scipio's voice was low and powerful, just like his stern face. After experiencing his first confrontation with Qin, he already had a deeper understanding of this big country from the east. Its huge and boundless territory. Its number was several times that of Qin.

Rome's population and countless wealth were things that the newly emerging Roman Republic did not possess.

"Grand Consul, after a year of preparation, we have mobilized 300,000 men, including: 100,000 troops belonging to the standing army, and nearly 100,000 mercenaries from Gaul and Iberia. In addition,

There are about 100,000 second-line garrison troops in each town, and these forces are our maximum strength." Opposite Scipio, his deputy Pompey lowered his head and replied while looking at the information at hand.

Pompeii is actually not young anymore. He is around forty years old. He is the father of two children and the manager of the liberalized town of Pompeii. When he enters the decision-making body for the first time, he is mainly responsible for dispatching baggage. For Scipio's

Decision-making, Pompey stated the actual situation in Rome.

"Eunice, what do you think?" Scipio turned his head and asked the young man next to him with his blue eyes.

Younes Milan, who comes from the Milan Plateau in the north, is the youngest of the Big Three. He comes from a noble family in Milan and has been called a genius since he was a child. On the battlefield, Younes is always very clever.

A piece of wisdom also helped the Roman army win many victories.

"Grand Consul, if we want to deal with the Qin people, we need to give full play to our advantages. The total strength of 300,000 troops is enough for the Roman army that aims to defend the Alps and the Iberian Peninsula, but it wants to

It was not enough to defeat the Qin people, so the general thought that winning by surprise was the best way!"

When Eunice said this, he paused deliberately. When Scipio and Pompey cast inquiring glances at him, he showed off again: "The Qin army has only two ways to attack the Apennine Peninsula.

The first is to cross the Alps and attack our Milan Highlands; the second is to join Hannibal's army from the Carthage area on the southern coast of the Mediterranean to attack Iberia. No matter which route they choose, what we have to do is never to be passively beaten.

Instead, attack and attack again to severely defeat the arrogance of the Qin people. Therefore, the two consuls, I, Younis, have decided that in three days, our 30,000 soldiers will cross the mountains and head towards the Danube plain.

Marching in secret, our mission is to continuously attack the Qin people's rear supplies, leaving them overwhelmed and unable to advance westward!"

Eunice spoke generously, and his self-confidence deeply infected Scipio and Pompey. Eunice decided to go deep into the northern Visigoths, Saxons, and Germans alone. The dangers can be imagined, but this

Younis is very familiar with the topography of the area, and he also has rich experience in dealing with these primitive barbarian peoples. The Qin army is driving the Germans and Slavs to move westward, and the Romans have also developed their own strength among them.

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Use and be used.

This is the inevitable fate of being a weak person.

In the eyes of the Romans, the barbarians in the north were enslaved by them, just like the Thracians on the Balkan Peninsula. Although they were all powerful, they had no brains and were destined to be entertained in the arena.

A tragic little person.

Once Yunis' 30,000 people are spread out, it is very likely to form a coalition of hundreds of thousands of primitive tribal alliances. If this can be achieved, Rome will be no less than a sharp blade on the flank of the Qin army's attack.

"Eunice, have you really decided? Do you know how powerful your opponents are? They have come across the entire continent, and they have terrifying new weapons?" Scipio stared at the young man with bright eyes.

His companion asked. The worry in his words was completely different from the hope twinkling in his eyes.

"Grand Consul, the new weapon you are talking about is the kind of pottery that can explode? I think I have found its weakness. As long as it is rainy, the Qin people will not use it. Is this a coincidence or is it...

Can't it be used on rainy days?" Pompeo suddenly raised his head and revealed what he had been researching for a long time.

Used again and again, Tianlei gradually loses its mystery, and its limitations are also analyzed and grasped by opponents. Facing Rome, which also has a complete system, Great Qin's journey to the west will not be easy. (To be continued.
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