"How is An'an's situation now?" Yuan Shu asked.

"The Parthian is currently at war with Rome in Mesopotamia. This battle started the year before last, and this battle is now coming to an end. After all, Parthian is still not as powerful as Rome, and Mesopotamia is probably going to be lost."

Guo Jiadao.

"The current emperor of Rome is named Severus. He was born as a knight. He relied on the power of the army to become the emperor of Rome. It can be said that he basically established the country with military force. After he ascended the throne, he acted arbitrarily, excluded dissidents, and regarded the Senate as his own.

If he had nothing, he would appoint uneducated and loyal knights, and his behavior could be called tyrannical. However, his conquests were excessive for several years. After the end of the Roman Civil War, he continued to fight in the north and south, expanded the army massively, and improved the treatment of the army. The Roman military power is now at its peak.

Once the battle of Mesopotamia is won and Parthia is defeated, its position will probably become even more unbreakable." Jia Xu said, with a hint of regret in his tone.

"It's a pity that we didn't seize the chaotic period of Rome. Otherwise, with the fragmentation of Rome at that time, we could have knocked Rome from its position as an empire." Xun You sighed lightly.

"The current Roman emperor is a tyrant who is keen on war, and at the time when his power and Roman military power are at their peak, I am afraid that they will not fade away within a few decades, which will be detrimental to our country!"

Coincidentally, this period of civil strife in Rome was also a time when the Han Dynasty was in chaos. Yuan Shu could not take care of his own affairs at that time, so he had no time to take care of Rome thousands of miles away, so he could only miss this best opportunity.

From the beginning to the end, Xun You and others have never thought about the option of peaceful coexistence with Rome. This is also the greatest courage of the Han people in this era. The whole world is the enemy, and the world only needs one voice and one empire. The great Chu is not

It needs allies, only enemies, not even a younger brother.

"The current situation in Rome is indeed not optimistic, but it is not without flaws." Jia Xu said in an indifferent tone.

"Oh? Wen He, do you have any good ideas?" Yuan Shu raised his eyebrows.

Although he usually hides his clumsiness, Yuan Shu is very clear in his heart that when it comes to insidiousness, no one in the world can compare with Jia Xu. Although this guy is dedicated to self-protection and does not offer many tricks, every time he makes a trick, he will definitely kill someone.

Move and put people to death. In terms of pure strategy, this guy can even be called the number one counselor in the late Han Dynasty.

Think about the first plan of this guy in the history of the late Han Dynasty. As the remnant party of Xiliang was afraid of being liquidated by Wang Yun, he persuaded Li Guobin to attack Chang'an, which caused chaos in the world. Later, in order to protect himself, he temporarily took refuge with Zhang Xiu, and twice offered plans to defeat good generals such as Ru

Yun, Cao Cao, who has many advisers, killed Dian Wei and Cao Ang, and even Cao Cao was almost killed. Finally, he realized the situation in the world, and in order to protect himself, he even persuaded Zhang Xiu to surrender to Cao Cao under such circumstances.

, finally found the ultimate nursing home in Cao Cao.

Later, in the Battle of Guandu, he advocated a war with Yuan Shao, and in the Battle of Chibi, he advised Cao Cao not to waste his troops on an expedition. In the Battle of Xiliang, he easily solved the problems of Ma Chao and Han Sui, who were causing Cao Cao a headache, and pacified Guanzhong in one fell swoop.

. On the issue of Cao Cao's successor, this guy used Yuan Shao and Liu Biao as allusions, and actually convinced the suspicious Cao Cao to immediately decide to make Cao Pi his eldest son. It can be said that Cao Pi was able to become emperor, and this guy was indispensable, not only killing the eldest son

Cao Ang gave him a push. When Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor, he asked whether he should destroy Shu or Wu first. The guy suggested recuperating first, but Cao Pi refused to listen and insisted on conquering Wu. As a result, he returned without success.

The description of this guy is no exaggeration. Although he usually keeps a low profile, he can actually be said to be the most terrifying strategist in the late Han Dynasty. At the critical moment, every plan can hit the mark.

Dominate the world situation. With this guy's terrifying ability, as long as the monarch he is loyal to is a little bit talented and willing to completely follow his strategies, let alone unifying the world, there is basically no pressure to form a separate regime like Wu and Shu.

Jia Xu said in a calm tone: "Rome is so powerful now, but it can only seize Mesopotamia, which is rest in peace, but cannot completely destroy rest in peace. Why do you think this is the case?"

"The distance is too far, logistical supplies are difficult, and even if we defeat them, it is difficult to rule." Yuan Shu said without thinking. This is why he only targets Shendu and Guishang now. It is not impossible to defeat An An, but the cost is too high.

, the most important thing is that even after conquering it, it is impossible to rule even though it is so far away. The territory of Xi'an is adjacent to Rome. In order to rule, Yuan Shu can't move the future capital from Chang'an to the vicinity of Kushan. Therefore, Kushan has basically already

This is the ultimate distance that Yuan Shu can control now, and this is still based on the invention of cement.

"Yes, this is indeed the main reason. In addition, part of the reason is that Parthia is not weak, and it is not without the power to fight. If the front is extended and the local advantages are used, it is not impossible to turn defeat into victory. In addition, Rome now has a strong military

It's true, but with such a huge army, coupled with the Roman emperor's improvement in the treatment of the army, the Roman Empire's current economy and civilian life may be under a lot of pressure." Jia Xu said slowly.

"Also, I'm afraid there are constraints from the Senate and many nobles in Rome. Can an emperor who founded the country with military force, act arbitrarily, and reuse uncultured knights be able to convince them? Just watching the emperor monopolize power,

Can they, who once controlled this country, be willing to do so?"

"Wen He, what you said is very true." Yuan Shu's eyes lit up. Following Jia Xu's words, Yuan Shu suddenly realized that the Roman Empire, which seemed to be prosperous now, actually had such a big hidden danger. A leader who was biased towards military affairs and acted arbitrarily

The country is like the Soviet Union after World War II, with one leg extremely strong and the other extremely slender. It seems to be strong, but the country's economic decline, the huge pressure and dissatisfaction in civilian life, and the aristocratic class and the once-in-power

The hatred in the hearts of the members of the Senate is enough to destroy this powerful country.

Jia Xu's words have not yet been finished: "The expansion of Rome to its current territory has basically reached its limit, and Anxi's vitality will be severely damaged and he may not be able to fight back in a few years. When the external conflicts disappear, what will happen to Rome and this Roman emperor next?

?”

Yuan Shu said thoughtfully: "Wen He, what do you mean?"

Jia Xu looked at Yuan Shu with deep meaning: "Severu is not young anymore. He is over fifty years old. It is time to consider the issue of his successor. According to the information I have received, this person may be a soldier because of his background.

A soldier attaches great importance to the army, has a straightforward temperament, and values ​​​​love and justice. He just holds on to military power firmly and does not care about anything else. He trusts strength first. Of course, now that he has succeeded, this flaw is not easy to deal with. But

, attaching importance to love and justice, especially to family members, is a big flaw."

Emphasis on friendship is a good quality, but it is like poison to a monarch. A qualified monarch should put interests first, act kindly but be unkind in his heart. Because meaningless friendship will become

Their biggest flaw can bring disaster to a country. The cold-bloodedness of a monarch is the greatest kindness to his subjects.

"Rome ended its disintegration at the hands of Severus, achieved unity, and even reached its peak of military power. But, he had two sons." Jia Xu said in an incomprehensible tone.

"According to the information we have received so far, Severus has no intention of appointing a sole heir. He loves his two sons almost equally. He often tells them to live in harmony and even has the idea of ​​letting them jointly inherit the Roman Empire."

"He is a kind father, but he is not a qualified emperor. He does not understand the principle that a country can only have one voice, nor does he understand how fragile the so-called family ties are in front of the throne."

"A country with two successors has too much room for maneuver. How did the Han Dynasty fall? How did the world become chaotic? Aren't the two brothers Liu Hong, Liu Xie and Liu Bian the same as Severus?
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