Chapter 1288: Driving the Tiger and Devouring the Wolf
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"Queen, is this land given to the Germans?" Joseph asked with some reluctance. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Queen Silan nodded, "Of course! This is what I promised before! Now that the Germanic army has done it, then I will keep my promise too! ”
Glancing at Joseph, "Don't worry about these things!" It's good for the Empire! ”
Joseph nodded.
The Wei envoy returned to the post house under the protection of the Praetorian Guards, in fact, it may be more appropriate to say that surveillance.
Wei Envoy pushed open the window and glanced at the scene of three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry outside, and couldn't help but smile, closed the window, and returned to the table to sit down.
The entourage asked with some concern: "Angel, the people of the Jin Kingdom have a deep blood feud with our Great Wei Empire, will they reach an agreement with us?" ”
Wei Envoy said indifferently: "Don't worry! The conditions we threw out were so tempting, they couldn't possibly refuse! Besides, our demands are nothing more than a non-aggression pact! This is nothing to the people of Jinguo, who have never taken credibility seriously! ”
The entourage nodded thoughtfully, and said a little unwillingly: "It's really unwillingness to return the two provinces to the people of the Jin Kingdom like this!" ”
Wei Envoy sighed with emotion: "This shows Your Majesty's wisdom and mind!" The so-called take a step back and open the sky, only by knowing how to give up can you get more! There are many people who understand this truth, but there are very few who can actually do it! ”
The attendant nodded approvingly.
In the evening of the same day, Joseph, who was the chief of staff of the Jin State, made a surprise visit, and as expected by the Wei envoy, the other party accepted the conditions and requirements of the Wei Empire.
A preliminary intention was reached between the two sides and it was agreed that the next day consultations would be held on the details of the return of the provinces of Nanpoli and Yukan.
The next day, the negotiations between the two sides began in a good atmosphere, at least on the surface very friendly.
In just half a day, the two sides reached a consensus on the details of the return of the provinces of Nanpoli and Yukan.
A few days later, the situation was sent to Cao Cao's desk in the form of a memorabilia.
Cao Cao briefly discussed this matter with the cabinet ministers, and then Cao Cao sent a flying pigeon biography to Zhang Liao and Sima Yi respectively.
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Mustang City is located in the north of Kangju, is an important town on the northern border of Kangju, with a population of more than 100,000 people, and the industry is mainly animal husbandry.
"General, Your Majesty's order!" Zhang Ren held a sealed letter and reported.
Zhang Liao hurriedly took it, looked at it, and frowned slightly: "The empire has reached an agreement with the Jin State!" ”
Zhang Ren asked, "Do you want to return the provinces of Nanpoli and Yukan?" ”
Zhang Liao nodded.
Zhang Ren said a little unwillingly: "Just handed over such a large area for nothing!?" ”
Zhang Liao said: "Don't doubt Your Majesty's decision!" His Majesty's decision was never missed! ”
"No!" Zhang Ren promised, and there was still an unwilling look on his face.
Zhang Liao issued a series of orders to adjust the deployment.
Half a month later, four corps, totaling 200,000 Jin troops, came to take over the provinces of Namboli and Yukan with the agreement reached between the two sides. After inspecting the agreement, the Wei army withdrew from these two provinces and retreated to the north of Kangju, where the Wei army included the elite Second Army Corps, the Fourth Army Corps, the Western Regions Army and the Kangju Army, totaling about 400,000 people.
This was soon discovered by the Roman agents.
When the Romans learned of this, they were shocked and immediately summoned the envoys of the Kingdom of Jin in Rome. However, the envoy was unaware of the Roman questioning.
The Roman Emperor Caracalla repelled the envoys of the Jin State and immediately summoned the civil and military ministers.
Caracalla recounted the situation.
The scene exploded, and several generals were all furious.
General Schneider said angrily: "The hateful Jin people are so ungrateful! Your Majesty, we must punish them! ”
The other two generals chimed in with indignation.
Caracalla asked Thomas, the administrator, "What do you think, Administrator?" ”
All eyes turned to Thomas.
Thomas frowned and said, "What are the conditions for the Wei people to return the province of Nanpoli and Yukan?" We don't know at all! ”
General Schneider chimed in: "Not bad! Without an exchange of sufficient value, no one could possibly hand over these two pieces of land! The Jin people must have reached some agreement with the Wei people! ”
Caracalla frowned and said, "According to the intelligence of the secret agent, the content of the agreement is that the two sides will not invade each other!" But I don't know if there's anything else! ”
Thomas said worriedly: "I'm worried that the people of the Jin Kingdom have joined forces with the Wei people!" If so, then we're in a bad place! The Jin people will definitely attack the Tarn Fortress and the province of Wright, and the Wei people will definitely march into Assyria! We must prepare as soon as possible! ”
Caracalla nodded solemnly, "Not bad! Tell General Seth (stationed in Wright Province) and Grand General Yusuf (stationed in Tarn Fortress) to be vigilant and start preparing supplies logistically! ”
"Yes!"
Caracalla thought for a moment, "Seth and Yusuf must be told that although they are vigilant, they must not let the people of the Jin Kingdom feel it!" ”
The Roman military quietly began to move.
At the same time, the Empress Silan fell into the embarrassing situation of riding a tiger, and when the news of the Great Wei Empire's return of the provinces of Nanpoli and Yukan spread in the government and the opposition, the people urgently demanded that the empire take back the provinces of Wright, Tarn Fortress and other places that were still occupied by the Romans! In fact, compared with the Wei people, the Jin people hated the Romans even more, because it was when the Romans took advantage of the inseparable struggle between the Jin people and the Wei people that they suddenly made trouble in the west!
After the dispersal, Queen Silan rubbed her swollen temples.
At this time, only the Minister of Staff Joseph and the Prime Minister Schroeder were left in the main hall.
Joseph said with a blank expression: "I didn't expect things to develop to this point!?" ”
Schroeder sighed, "I finally understand the Wei people's intentions now!" This trick of the Wei people is really clever! ”
Queen Silan raised her head, frowned and asked, "Is there any way you can solve the current problem?" ”
Schroeder said: "If you encounter such a problem after ten years, you can not follow the intention of the Wei people!" But not now! Queen, you have just gathered the hearts of the people, if you ignore the general situation at this time, I am afraid that you will fall into a crisis! ”
Empress Silan thought of the angry appearance of the ministers during the court discussion just now, and couldn't help but nod, and asked a little unwillingly: "Can we only be led by the nose by the Wei people?" ”
Schroeder sighed, "For now, it's true!" ”
Queen Silan didn't speak, looking worried.
Joseph exchanged a look with Schroeder, and Joseph asked curiously, "Empress, what are you worried about?" ”
Queen Silan said with a worried face: "Our great enemy is the Wei people!" The Romans were our allies in a way! However, the current situation is forcing me to go in the opposite direction! ”
Schroeder and Joseph couldn't help but get worried.
Schroeder said: "Empress, from another point of view, it is not necessarily a bad thing for us to rely on the power of the Wei people to recover the territory occupied by the Romans!" As long as it works properly, we can sit back and watch the Wei and the Romans fight! There is a proverb among the Wei people, 'Snipe and clam compete for the profit of the fisherman'! ”
Empress Silan's expression calmed down a little, sighed, and nodded: "The prime minister has a point!" ”
smiled wryly, "Actually, we don't have a choice now!" ”
Then he showed a resolute expression, "Since this is the case, then let's just strike first!" Recruit the general of Nanda! ”
"Yes!" The guard at the door said yes and left.
When Tokhtarbuka received the summoning order, he intuitively felt that a big battle might begin.
The Jin State urgently transferred the five best-trained regiments originally stationed at the northern foot of the Khorezm Mountains to the east of the province of Leyte, both of which were on a vast plain with only a few hills.
At the same time, all three corps in the vicinity of Shangjing were transferred to the province of Wright.
There are various indications that the Kingdom of Jin will soon launch an attack on the province of Wright, which was occupied by the Romans.
Logistics supplies have been urgently dispatched, and there are already signs of tension at the border.
Roman Palace.
Caracalla looked at the information sent from the front and said angrily: "Silan is so stupid! ”
Executive Thomas frowned, "Actually, it's understandable that she did this!" ”
Caracalla said to Thomas: "Immediately transfer the five legions that have been repaired in the provinces of Lycia and Loricum to the province of Wright, and order General Seth to lead the two legions under his command into the province of Wright!" Tell Yusuf that you can wait for an opportunity! ”
"Yes! Your Majesty, since a big war is inevitable, then we should do everything we can to defeat the Jin State in a short time, otherwise the Wei people will definitely join in, and then the matter will not be easy! ”
Caracalla couldn't help but think of Zhao Yun, the general of the Wei army who was currently stationed on the front line of Ekbatana, and secretly sighed and shook his head. Thomas was mistaken, and asked in surprise, "Doesn't Your Majesty think that the Wei people will attack us?" ”
Caracalla was stunned for a moment, knowing that the other party would be wrong, and explained: "No, I didn't mean that!" ”
After thinking for a moment, he frowned and said, "The administrator's concerns are very reasonable! So the defenders of Assyria must not only not weaken, but strengthen! Order the two legions stationed in the Thirteen Eastern Provinces to enter Assyria, let Schneider return to the Assyrian region to take charge of the defense of the entire Assyrian region, and partially mobilize the garrison of the Thirteen Eastern Provinces! The local garrisons of the northern provinces must also be partially mobilized! ”
Thomas nodded thoughtfully.
Caracalla frowned and said, "Although the rebels in Jerusalem have fled, the situation in Jerusalem is not stable, and the three legions in Jerusalem will not move!" ”
Thomas frowned and nodded, and said with some concern: "Your Majesty, in this way, we have no mobile reserves!" (To be continued.) )