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The Roman soldiers were shocked and repelled outside, only to see smoke and dust in the sky, screams one after another, and the Roman soldiers were knocked to the ground by the rushing boulders.

The Roman soldiers finally withdrew from the ambush circle, but only half of the 10,000 cavalry who entered were left!

The Roman general's face was pale, but he could only order the army to retreat.

The Romans then left 10,000 cavalry outside the mountain to keep an eye on them, while the rest of the men and horses returned to Duth.

Soon after, the Roman general Batra, who had already arrived in Duth, received a report of battle from the front, although it was a little regretful, but more excited. Batra couldn't wait to send a pigeon to the Romans.

A few days later, while Caracalla and his ministers were discussing the expansion of the navy and army in the main hall, the herald rushed up to the main hall.

When everyone saw this, they immediately closed their mouths.

"Your Majesty, General Batra's good news!" The herald held the herald and reported it loudly.

Caracalla and the other ministers couldn't help but have their eyes lit up, "Present it quickly!" "Caracalla can't wait.

The herald answered the promise and handed over the letter.

Caracalla looked at it quickly, his face fluttering.

"Good! General Batra has lived up to my expectations! ”

Glancing at the ministers who were waiting for him, he raised the message in his hand and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, Jerusalem has been captured by our imperial army a few days ago!" The remnants of the rebels fled into the mountains! ”

As soon as Caracalla's words came out, the hall erupted.

Caracalla signaled for everyone to be quiet and smiled, "No one doubts my previous decision now, does it?" ”

The ministers who had pressed for Caracalla's removal of Batra could not help but smile sheepishly.

Caracalla said to Thomas: "Administrator, immediately send a messenger to comfort the soldiers of the three armies in my name!" At the same time, the logistics department was ordered to immediately deploy supplies and reward the soldiers who had conquered Jerusalem! ”

"Yes!"

Thomas said: "Your Majesty, although the rebels have been defeated, they have not been completely wiped out!" We can't let our guard down yet! ”

Caracalla nodded, "That's exactly what the Administrator said! Tell Batra that he can't give them any respite by continuing to clear out the rebels who have retreated into the mountains! ”

"Yes!"

Caracalla frowned, "What I'm most worried about now is the Wei Empire!" ”

Glancing at everyone, "What is your opinion on the expansion plan discussed just now?" ”

The ministers glanced at each other, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer came out and said, "Your Majesty, the various resources consumed by such a large-scale military expansion plan are very amazing after all!" The current financial situation of the empire is not very good! Especially since last year's big war depleted the treasury by a third! ”

Caracalla interrupted the Chancellor of the Exchequer and frowned, "I know what you say!" However, the expansion plan is imperative! As for the financial side, it's up to you to figure it out! ”

Seeing Caracalla say this, the Chancellor of the Exchequer couldn't help but smile bitterly, hesitated for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, I wonder if the Chancellor can use some extraordinary means?" ”

Caracalla understood what he meant, and he was referring to ways like the smuggling trade, and said, "Yes! But remember, don't let too many people know about these things! ”

"Yes!" The Chancellor of the Exchequer answered the promise and withdrew into the ranks.

Caracalla's gaze fell on the Great General Khedira, "General Khedira, do you think the location of the troops is appropriate?" ”

Khedira pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, the people of Macedonia and Greece aspire to be a glorious warrior, but the population of these two regions is limited after all, so I propose to expand only one legion in these two places!" ”

Caracalla nodded, "Then let's name this expanded legion the Fifth Legion of Sparta!" What about the other legions? ”

"The Thirteen Eastern Provinces and the provinces around Rome have a large population, and they are loyal to the Empire, so they can provide these regions with the supply of troops for the other five legions!"

Caracalla thought for a moment and glanced at the minister, "What do you think?" ”

The ministers expressed no opinion.

Caracalla decided: "That's it! The logistics department is responsible for the reinforcement of troops! Khedira, you're in charge of training the recruits of these six legions! ”

"Yes!"

Caracalla's administrator, Thomas, said: "Tell Lielund that the navy must not attack without my orders!" ”

"Yes!"

At the same time, Zhao Yun, who was in Susa, also got information from Jerusalem, although he had expected it, he was still taken aback.

Zhao Yun immediately called the herald and ordered him to forward the situation to Chang'an, and at the same time sent a letter to the outpost to inquire about the situation.

At present, the outposts of Gan Ning and Zhou Tai at the mouth of the Red Sea are calm, and fortifications and batteries have been erected on the rocky beach.

A few days later, Cao Cao received information about Jerusalem forwarded by Zhao Yun.

After Cao Cao saw it, he immediately convened all the cabinet ministers to discuss the matter, and finally decided to continue to support Alex's army that retreated into the mountains with materials, and at the same time transfer the blue wolf legion originally stationed in the Green Ridge Fortress to the west to Ekbatana.

Just as the ministers were about to leave, a herald rushed in.

"Your Majesty, General Lu Meng's flying pigeon biography!" The herald reported and took out a letter of summons and presented it.

Cui Yingying, who was on the side, took the book and forwarded it to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao quickly looked at it and laughed, "Okay! Good job! ”

glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "Everyone, Shiwei led 200,000 barbarian troops to counterattack our army a few days ago!" However, it was ambushed by our army on the plain on the side of Qingshi Ridge, and more than half of the 200,000 troops were lost, and the remnants retracted back to their nests, and although Shiwei himself escaped, it is said that he has been seriously injured! ”

Everyone couldn't help but be overjoyed when they heard this, and Xi Zhicai said excitedly: "If Ruoshi Wei dies, then the south will be pacified!" ”

Jia Xu smiled and said: "Even if Shiwei doesn't die, the south will be pacified sooner or later!" ”

Cao Cao said to Xi Zhicai: "Zhicai, immediately raise materials and reward meritorious soldiers!" At the same time, in my name, I will send a letter to commend all the soldiers! Lu Meng made great contributions, promoted to General Xuanwei, and at the same time added the title of Pingnanhou! ”

"Yes!" Xi Zhicai hugged his fists and promised.

Cao Cao frowned and said, "The main threat to the empire at present comes from the west and northwest!" I don't think ten regular legions are enough! The Servant Army is not very reliable! We should expand our army! ”

The ministers glanced at each other, and Xun Yu asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?" ”

Cao Cao pondered: "Expand the two regular legions!" Formed with the people of Jingchu and Qingzhou! What do you think? ”

Chen Gong said: "For now, it is indeed imperative!" However, this makes the logistical burden even heavier! ”

Xun Yu said: "The burden of the 200,000 troops of the two legions is not very large! What's more, at present, the empire has monopolized the market of salt, iron, silk satin and various luxury goods in East and West Kushan and North and South Siberia! ”

Xi Zhicai smiled: "This is completely the credit of Wangjiang!" ”

Cao Cao smiled when he heard this: "At present, the benefits we have obtained from East and West Guishan have exceeded the benefits we obtained from Rome before!" And the total volume of trade has increased by 20% compared to before the war! It's so important to us! ”

Cao Cao glanced at the ministers and said with a smile: "It seems that everyone has no objection to the plan to expand the army!" ”

The crowd nodded.

Cao Cao clapped his hands and said, "Okay! That's it! Gongda, you are good at managing the army, and you are responsible for the selection and training of the two newly established legions! As for the generals above the commander, they will be selected from the other legions! Your cabinet has drawn up a list! ”

"Yes!"

"That's it! If nothing else, step aside! ”

The ministers saluted Cao Cao and launched the Qianqing Palace one after another.

"Father, there are so many people on the street!" Cao Le said excitedly, his little head kept looking around.

Cao Cao smiled: "It's not that I haven't come out, why are you so excited?" ”

Cao Le said pitifully: "It's not that you can come out often, the last time people came out was, um,"

Counting on his fingers, "The last time was half a year ago!" As he spoke, he also danced towards Cao Cao with a pair of small palms.

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh in his heart, I'm afraid that there is no way to solve this problem, Cao Le's identity is not simple after all, and he can't just leave the palace.

"Father, can I discuss something with you?" Cao Le shook Cao Cao's arm and said coquettishly.

Cao Cao knew what Cao Le, the ghost spirit was begging, and shook his head, "No! ”

Cao Le pouted when he pouted, looking very unhappy, so cute.

Cao Cao stopped, squatted down, pinched Cao Le's little face, and said with a smile: "You little guy!" That way, you can always go to the mothers' house to play! ”

Cao Le was overjoyed, and said with a greedy face: "Father, can you discuss it again?" ”

Cao Cao's expression was straight, "No! That's all there is to it! ”

"Okay, okay! It's better than staying in the palace all day! Cao Le pouted.

Zhen Mi walked up and took Cao Le's little hand.

Cao Le looked at Zhen Mi and grinned, "Sister Zhen Mi!" "It's a sweet call.

Zhen Mi pursed her lips and smiled.

Cao Cao smiled: "How do you call my sister?" ”

Cao Le said innocently: "It's originally my sister!" ”

Zhen Mi smiled even happier.

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Sister is sister!" You little guy can call it whatever you like! ”

Cao Cao and his entourage walked forward with the flow of people on the street while talking and laughing, and Cao Le, the little guy, looked around excitedly, asking questions from time to time.

After a while, the group came to a teahouse at the intersection of the street, which was built on the street, and the scale was not small, and there was an endless stream of guests.

When the group came to the teahouse, the shopkeeper saw them, his eyes lit up, and he immediately came up and wanted to salute.

Cao Cao hurriedly stopped him, "No need to be polite! Take us to the private room on the third floor! ”

"Yes!" The shopkeeper respectfully agreed, and led the three of them to the private room facing the window on the third floor. (To be continued.) )