Li Jie thought for a moment and said categorically: "You and I must form an alliance, otherwise how to ensure that the general keeps his promise, I think the general also hopes to have a formal alliance to protect the interests between the two sides!" ”

Alex frowned. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Of course, the general's concern is not unreasonable! Therefore, our covenant can be signed in the form of a secret covenant for the time being! ”

Alex hesitated, sighed, glanced up at Li Jie, and said meaningfully: "I'm afraid that this secret agreement can also restrict my actions!" ”

Li Jie smiled and said, "The general is too worried!" As long as both you and I abide by the secret agreement, this secret agreement is only a guarantee of the rights and interests of both parties, and nothing else! ”

Alex nodded, glanced at Li Jie, and paused, "Okay!" I promise you! ”

Li Jie couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.

Li Jie took out a document that had been prepared long ago from his arms, handed it to Alex, and said, "General, this is a drafted secret agreement, if there is no problem to mention, please ask the general to stamp his seal!" ”

Alex carefully read the full text of the secret agreement, nodded, and signed her name with a quill pen.

A few days later, several cargo ships docked in the Persian Gulf, escorted by several frigates, left the waterhouse and headed for the Persian sea. These cargo ships were loaded with 100,000 sets of armor, all of which were captured by the Wei army in previous wars, and the Wei army could not use these armors at all.

At the same time, the entire army of the Western Front commanded by Zhao Yun was put into combat readiness.

The movements of the Wei army on the western front were inevitably detected by the Roman army, which had always been on high alert, and the Roman army immediately reported the situation to Rome, and at the same time, the hundreds of thousands of Roman troops along the Dura Europos line were all put into a state of emergency combat readiness.

For a time, there was tension on the border between Rome and the Wei Empire.

Caracalla looked at the information in his hand, frowned, and glanced at everyone in the hall, "Schneider sent a message that there is an abnormal movement in the Wei army in the east!" What do you guys think? ”

The civil and military forces were shocked when they heard this, and many people couldn't help but show uneasiness. It's no wonder that last year's big war still haunts them.

Administrator Thomas asked, "Your Majesty, I don't know what specific actions the Wei army has?" ”

Caracalla said: "The patrol force of the Wei army is several times more than before, and almost all the main army corps have reached the front line!" Wei Jun will not do these actions for no reason, they must have a purpose! Now the question is what is their purpose? ”

His brows furrowed, "Could it be that the Wei people want to have another big war with our Roman Empire?!" ”

As soon as these words came out, many people present couldn't help but show surprise.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer said worriedly: "Last year's great war consumed half of the empire's accumulation, and if there is another war, I am afraid that the treasury will be empty!" ”

The Home Secretary continued: "Not only that, but last year's great war caused many families to lose their fathers, husbands, and sons, and there is already a lot of resentment among the people about the Empire!" If I do it again, I'm afraid! He shook his head worriedly.

Thomas glanced at the two of them and said, "What the two of you said is extremely true! But I think you're probably overthinking! ”

The Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer couldn't help but look puzzled when they heard Thomas say this.

Thomas analyzed: "I don't think the Wei people should be willing to have a big war with the empire at this time like last year!" It is true that our army suffered heavy losses in last year's battle, but the Wei people were not easy, and their losses were by no means smaller than ours! The Wei people, like us, need time to recuperate and regain their strength! ”

After listening to Thomas's analysis, many ministers who were originally worried couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Then what does the current actions of the Wei people mean?" Intelligence Minister Yushchenko asked.

Thomas thought to himself, "It must be for something else!" Yushchenko, it's up to your intelligence officers! ”

Karakala looked at Yushchenko and ordered: "Yushchenko, you must find out the purpose of the Wei people for me within ten days!" Otherwise, it will be dealt with according to military law! ”

Yushchenko's heart sank, and he hurriedly agreed.

Caracalla thought for a moment and ordered: "Summons Schneider, don't act rashly without my order!" At the same time, the 1st and 2nd Spartan Legions were ordered to sail to Dura Europos! Even if the Wei people don't plan to start a big war, we can't afford not to guard against it! Also tell Batra that the Jerusalem rebellion must be resolved within three months! ”

Two days later, Batra, far away on the Jerusalem border, received orders from Caracalla, by which time the Ninth and Third Spartan Legions, which had been reinforced.

Batra immediately attacked with an army of 200,000. At the same time, the bad news came that the city of Jerusalem, which had been held for more than half a month, had fallen, which made Batra feel extraordinarily sudden.

Batra thought of the punishment he might receive in the future, and he couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine. Immediately the order was given to all armies to advance at full speed.

The city of Jerusalem was full of jubilation, the heroic Alex led his army to walk proudly on the main street of Jerusalem, and the people in the city of Jerusalem welcomed the people in the city, and the atmosphere was extremely enthusiastic, and they regarded Alex and his army as liberators.

Alex entered the Jerusalem Governor's House surrounded by the generals.

Alex looked at the generals below you, and couldn't help but be excited, but her face was very calm.

The generals looked up at her, and there was awe in everyone's eyes.

Alex said, "Although Jerusalem has been taken by us!" But the real war is yet to come! We must not take this lightly! Nate! ”

One of the subordinates standing at the head of the left immediately went out to answer the promise. This general is burly and majestic, dressed in khaki heavy armor, holding a traditional turban of the desert people, and his imposing momentum is extraordinary.

"The order goes down, no one is allowed to violate military discipline! Otherwise, there will be no mercy! We are liberators, not marauders! ”

"Yes!" Reithong said yes and exited the lobby.

"Muhammad, call up soldiers in the city at once!"

"Yes!" A subordinate standing at the head of the right answered the promise.

This general named Muhammad is completely different from the Rett just now, his physique is not very strong, but he is very strong, and his eyes are sharp and determined.

"Reeds, you take someone to count the treasury!"

"Yes!"

"Alright, let's go down and get busy!"

"Yes!" Everyone said yes, and Yukan exited the lobby.

Alex left her seat and took a deep breath.

Turning to the map, he looked at the map in front of him and thought.

The maps used by these rebels were all captured from the Romans.

Alex couldn't help but frown when she saw the three thick red lines on the map dozens of miles north of Jerusalem. "Can I hold on?"

Then he raised his eyebrows and showed a resolute look, "I will definitely be able to!" ”

Just then, a scout rushed into the lobby.

Alex turned around and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

"Master, the Romans' army of 200,000 is only a dozen miles away from here!" The scout hurriedly reported, his face a little pale.

Alex frowned, "Got it, go down!" ”

"Yes!" The scout said yes and stepped back.

Alex frowned and muttered, "Do you want to rescue the Wei people?" ”

Slowly shook his head, "No! If that's the case, not only will the situation get out of control, but even if the Wei people defeat the Roman army, I'm afraid that I can only be in a subordinate position! Besides, the Wei people are not necessarily willing to have a full-scale war with the Romans now! ”

Alex thought for a moment and ordered Rayt to be called.

"Master, what do you command?" Reiter asked respectfully.

Alex walked up to Rayter, who couldn't help but get nervous.

"Reiter, you immediately lead our most elite 50,000 horses to the western harbor!"

Leiter was stunned, "Master, why is this?" The armies of the Romans are coming! ”

Alex explained, "The equipment that the Wei people support us should arrive in the next few days!" And you left Jerusalem to defeat the Romans! ”

He then explained his plan in detail, and finally advised: "Remember, you can only march at night, and you must not reveal your whereabouts!" Otherwise, this battle will be dangerous! ”

"Yes!"

"That's it! Go down and get ready! Let's go at night! ”

"Yes!" Rett answered and exited the lobby.

That night, in the dead of night, Reiter quietly left Jerusalem through Simon with 50,000 of his most elite troops.

Early the next morning, Batra arrived at Jerusalem with an army of 200,000 men.

Then the siege began, the battle was very fierce, Batra's Roman army had a clear advantage, the Spartan army had not yet entered the battlefield, but the Roman army wanted to break through Jerusalem in a short time, after all, Jerusalem was not an ordinary city, he was the strongest city in the region, the walls were made of local granite, even the siege weapon catapult could not cause significant damage to it.

Jerusalem had two such walls, three feet high, with forts at regular intervals, on which heavy equipment such as catapults could inflict great casualties on the besieging army.

It's definitely a daunting fortress.

The reason why Alex was able to take it was because she took an unconventional way, digging tunnels, in the past twenty days Alex sent people to secretly dig tunnels while feinting to attack Jerusalem, and finally dug a tunnel through the city wall after twenty days, that night, Alex personally commanded three thousand elites from the tunnel into the city, opened the city gate, and then the army poured in, and the more than 20,000 garrisons who were caught off guard surrendered after resisting for less than half an hour!

The day's siege was over, and the Roman army retreated like a tidal wave. The battlefield was littered with the wreckage of various siege equipment, and the smoke of wolves was everywhere.

Two days later, the battle for Jerusalem was in full swing.

At this time, a flotilla of ships without any flag entered the bay, five of which were broad-bellied and high-masted cargo ships, which were completely different from the cargo ships popular in the Mediterranean, larger and of course slower, in addition to these five cargo ships, there were also six streamlined, twenty meters long, and the sides of the sailing ships were densely covered with gun doors one foot square. (To be continued.) )