Thomas stood up with a slight tremble, and said slowly: "Although Betka's rebels are powerful, Duke Simon also has an army of nearly 50,000, even if he can't resist it, he can resist it for at least half a year!" And the nearby island of Sardinia, but the strength is swelling rapidly! The war against Sardinia cannot be delayed any longer! ”

As soon as Thomas finished speaking, all the civil and military forces echoed it, and only the great general Seth pondered silently.

Caracalla asked, "General Seth, do you have a different opinion?" ”

Si stood up and saluted Caracalla, and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I am just worried that if Duke Simon can't resist it, I am afraid that the province of Grancis and the provinces of Tania and Bria on the side will fall into the hands of the rebels, and the entire west will be in turmoil!" ”

Caracalla couldn't help but hesitate, and then Thomas nodded, "General Seth's concern is not unreasonable! But even if what General Seth feared happened, it would not be a big deal for our Roman Empire in the long run, but if the main force of our army fell to the west, then the rebel forces on Sardinia would inevitably take the opportunity to grow, and if they formed a climate, it would definitely be a thunderbolt! Moreover, the remnants of the Senate on Sardinia still have a lot of supporters, and if they form a momentum, it will be a big trouble for Keizheng! ”

As soon as Thomas's words fell, the hall was filled with a buzzing discussion, and it could be seen that everyone was worried about what Thomas said, even the general Seth.

Caracalla pondered for a moment, then finally decided, "Thomas is right! We must solve the problem of Sardinia first! ”

Then he turned his head and asked one of the generals under General Seth, "Cliff, how is your fleet ready?" ”

The Cliff in Caracalla's mouth was a handsome young man with piercing eyes and a look of confidence.

Cliff replied confidently: "Your Majesty the Emperor, the 80,000 sea fleet is already ready to be ordered, just waiting for His Majesty the Emperor's order!" ”

Caracalla nodded. But he asked with some concern: "The fleet of Sardinia has terrible fireships, do you have a way to deal with it?" ”

Still confident, Cliff exclaimed, "Fireships are powerful, but their range is extremely short, and their speed is slow, and our ballistae are enough to destroy them!" ”

Caracalla nodded in satisfaction and ordered, "The fleet is ready immediately." Waiting for orders at any time! ”

"Yes!"

Caracalla ordered Seth again: "General Seth, transfer the 1st to 6th and my four Guards regiments to the outer harbor of Rome and prepare to attack!" I don't believe that they can withstand the onslaught of my army of 600,000! ”

Caracalla's eyes were filled with a chill that made people shudder, and then Caracalla ordered the officials in charge of logistics to prepare food and grass for the nearly 600,000 troops who were about to go on the expedition.

After arranging the expedition, Caracalla remembered the Jin Empire, which was rising rapidly, and asked with a frown, "Has there been any recent movement in the Jin Empire?" ”

Yushchenko, the chief officer in charge of intelligence, replied: "There is no change in the Germanic region, the Karpi Mountains, and the Caucasus Mountains, but there is information that there is a much larger empire further east of the Jin. Its strength is so strong, even the golden people dare not attack rashly! ”

Karacara became curious, "Is there such a big empire in the east?" ”

Yushchenko nodded and explained, "This great empire is the country that produced silk brocade and invented the fire of the gods, but it is said that the ruler of this country is no longer the same family as before!" ”

Caracalla immediately remembered the gorgeous and alluring brocade, the terrifying power of the divine fire, and couldn't help but be amazed: "How can this country that produces silk brocade compete with the barbarian country of gold?" ”

Although the Divine Fire is strong, it takes a long time to prepare, and many can only take advantage of the breeze among the siege and infantry. It was still too reluctant to deal with the cavalry, so Caracalla didn't think that a god's fire would make those savage goldens dare not invade the kingdom.

Yushchenko was not very sure: "The country is too far away. There are also dozens of countries in between, such as the Parthian kingdom and the flower thorn zm, so we don't know much about the situation in this country! ”

Caracalla pondered, "If this eastern country can really compete with the barbaric Jin people, then it is necessary for us to establish close ties with it!" Yushchenko, you immediately send capable men to the eastern country under the cover of a caravan! ”

"Yes!"

Caracalla suddenly asked, "By the way, since the silk of the Eastern Empire was trafficked to our Rome, then there should be their merchants, right?" ”

Yushchenko replied: "I have heard that people of appearance and color are completely different from us and the Parthian kingdom in and out of us. However, we didn't pay much attention to them before, as they were clearly not hostile and there were too few of them! ”

Caracalla frowned and rebuked, "You don't even pay attention to the entry and exit of such a caravan with a very different appearance and characteristics from ours!" ”

Yushchenko realized his omission and couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart. Hurriedly pleaded guilty.

Caracalla's expression softened, "Fortunately, this matter has not caused a big disaster, so we will not pursue it!" Now go into the city and look for them, and if you find them, bring them to me at once." ”

"Yes!" Yushchenko replied respectfully.

After the meeting, Caracalla returned to his dormitory, and inadvertently found dozens of gorgeous brocade clothes in the closet, and couldn't help but remember what Yushchenko had said during the discussion just now, picked up one and gently stroked it and muttered: "Does this Eastern Empire really have that ability?" ”

Soon after, Caracalla's maid came to inspect and reported: "Your Majesty the Emperor, you are looking for the Marquis to see you!" ”

Caracalla put down a scroll in his hand and said, "Take Marquis Yushchenko to the garden!" ”

The waitress said yes and withdrew, and Caracalla straightened her clothes and left the palace.

When Caracalla came to the garden, Yushchenko was already waiting.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, I found them!" Yushchenko couldn't wait to check the report.

Caracalla was stunned for a moment, remembering the past, and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "I found it?" ”

Caracalla thought it would take at least some time.

Yushchenko explained with some embarrassment: "I only learned today that there are so many businessmen in that eastern country operating in our country!" ”

A moment later, Caracalla saw a young man dressed in a very different shape from his own country and the surrounding peoples, led by a maid. (To be continued.) )