"Sulena, yes, I know he is a problem, I wanted to get rid of him for a long time, but over the years, there have been many events, wars, and many times, I need him to lead the army for me."

When the vizier Sihamus gave advice to the Parthian king Orodus, Orodus was neither surprised nor disgusted by this suggestion. In fact, as the king of Parthia, Orodes always wanted to get rid of Sulena, a thorn in his side. His family's power was so large that it had penetrated all corners of the palace, and many of the officials were family members or cronies of Sulena, which had seriously threatened the king's rule. But, as Orodes himself said, getting rid of Sulena is not so simple, and besides, getting rid of him, who will deal with Rome?

"It is for this reason, Your Majesty, that Sulena saw your weakness and knew that you did not dare to touch him easily, so he arranged for his henchmen to come to this court even more unscrupulously. The greater the power you have given him, the greater your majesty, the greater his ambition. Aren't you worried about ......"

"Worried about what? Say. ”

Orodes was a little annoyed and angry when he saw the trembling appearance of his ministers, don't you even dare to speak ill of Sulena?

"Your Majesty, aren't you worried that Sulena has a heavy army, and one day he has the ambition to become this king himself and lead the army to overthrow you?"

The cunning minister Sihams replied "horrified".

"He's not that bold."

Orodus shouted angrily.

"It's hard to say...... Your Majesty......"

Sihams muttered like a mouse.

"But what you're saying is something I've been worried about for years. This time, he again suppressed the rebellion in Parisia, and the people also raised their voices against him. But my real concern is the Romans. No matter how loud the people's voice is, it is temporary, and to get rid of Sulena, they will not be able to do it for a while at most, and after a long time, they will forget this person. However, the Roman threat was always there. Sihams, do you know why I've stayed in Sulena until now? Because the Romans are peeking into our land to see what Appis has been doing for the past two years. He built military roads in Armenia, Pontus and Silesia, hoarded grain and grass, and was a wolf. Crassus died in our territory, and Apis wanted to avenge him, but I don't know when he will come. ”

Orodus said, his tone softened, and at the same time, there was a little helplessness in his resentment.

"Your Majesty, it's true that Apis will make a comeback, but if Sulena defeats the Roman legions again this time, then I'm afraid, there will be no more forces in the country that can compete with him."

Sihams stood aside and continued to egg.

"Tell me what you think, Sihams, I know you've always been at odds with the Sulenas, but under the threat of Rome, you must put aside those family feuds."

Although Orodus has no special talent in military affairs, he is not a complete faint king. He knew what his courtiers were thinking. Including the Chancellor of the Exchequer in front of him. In fact, Odros arranged such a person by his side to counterbalance Sulena. The two factions competed, and the king snickered behind his back, which was a common routine used by countless kings.

"I know, Your Majesty. I'll focus on the big picture. My idea is that Sulena is too strong, and then, if the Romans invade again. We let Sulena lead the army, and then, using the Roman legions, weakened Sulena. If Sulena asked us for assistance during the war, he refused to give him assistance on various grounds and excuses. The Romans hated him to the core, and would kill him on the front lines. However, Sulena, who is trapped in the battle of the beasts, is bound to give the Roman legions another head-on blow. In this way, Your Majesty will be able to eliminate the threat of Sulena without much effort, and you will be able to inflict heavy losses on the Roman legions once again. ”

Sihams stood beside King Orodes and chattered, full of traitorous images. However, his statement was very much in line with the king's psychology. If it weren't for the fact that Rome was too threatening, Orodes would have almost agreed with the opinion.

However, in front of Orodus, it was not an ordinary foreign legion, but a Roman legion that had already dominated the West. Judging from Appis's movements in the past two years, the scale of this invasion war will be unprecedented.

"I have actually thought about your suggestion, but, Sihams, you must know that Rome is stronger than us, and their legions are stronger than us. The Battle of Calais and the crushing defeat of Crassus the Younger, were only two exceptions. Appis's next invasion will be large-scale, Sulena alone, no matter how strong his strength is, he can't fight the entire Roman legion alone, under the threat of the Romans, I must support him and fight with him in order to defeat the Romans again, just like the Battle of Calle, if it wasn't for me leading the main army to meet the Armenian army, Sulena would not have been able to win, even if he was clever in his strategy, in the face of absolute power, it would be useless. Once Sulena was completely defeated, without damaging the foundations of the Roman legions, then Rome's next target was me, and my kingdom. ”

Orodus sighed.

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Gold, Silver, ...... The Parthian War had reached the point of saber rattling, but Apis still did not move, and the Roman legions did not move, but sent the whole car of gold and silver artifacts to the camp of Lucummans and Palicia. For this, Palicia was ecstatic, and in a critical moment, Rome, oh, no, it should be said that Apis, was a straw for him. With these funds, Palicia was able to raise her army again and reclaim her lordship. If it weren't, Palicia knew she might have to spend the rest of her life in exile.

Of course, Apis's funding was not gratuitous, and Palicia not only had to assist the Roman legions in battle, but also sent his son to the Roman military camp to train, to put it bluntly, as a hostage. But it's also better than wandering with your son.

When the smuggling caravan laden with gold and silver entered the Palician camp, Palicia also sent her son to the Roman convoy. And made an affectionate farewell - "Wait for me, son, I will surely overthrow the cruel and mediocre son of the devil, and we will be reunited." ”

Then, he saw Roman soldiers dressed as civilians disdainfully raising their horsewhips and driving the convoy towards the vast Gobi.

"Hurry up, brothers, take up your weapons, we will have a large army in no time, the revival of Lucummans is just around the corner, and those who follow me here today will be the founding heroes of Parthia in the future!"

Stroking the glittering gold bar, Parisia said excitedly.