In Alexandria, all the people celebrated.

Once again, the oil tycoons defeated the Roman Empire's expeditionary force, which made the people of the city almost crazy, and they poured into the streets to watch the city's parade.

This is the order of Cleopatra VII, the current ruler of Egypt, to bestow the honor of the oil tycoons, but anyone with a little insight knows that this is nothing more than a means used by Cleopatra to entrap those oil tycoons.

Historically, Egypt was a vassal state of the Roman Empire. Cleopatra VII, in order to retain the sovereignty of Egypt, maintained close relations with Caesar and then with Antony. In the game, with the addition of the player base, Cleopatra VII resolutely abandoned Caesar in pursuit of Egyptian independence.

Therefore, the Roman Empire launched expeditions against Egypt more than once, but the results were very touching, not to mention the defeat each time, and even Antony, an important figure under Caesar's command, was captured alive and still unknown to this day.

In short, Cleopatra needed the oil tyrants, and the oil tyrants were happy to have a close relationship with Cleopatra.

After all, it was Cleopatra, and that's what the oil tycoons were pursuing.

As a result, the victory parade became a regular event in Alexandria, and whenever an expeditionary force from the Roman Empire was defeated, a parade would be held to show off its strength.

The parade began in Alexandria, where Abdullah and other oil tycoons rode tall horses into Alexandria, surrounded by Egyptian guards.

"Have you found out? What the hell is he here for? Abdullah ignored the fanatical crowd on both sides of the street, whispering to his cronies.

However, the answer he received was unfortunate. Lu Yao has not appeared in front of anyone since he entered the palace, even Cleopatra has disappeared, and he has not even appeared in this procession. This is the news that the cronies have worked hard to find out, and it is quite reliable.

Abdullah was in a bad mood when he didn't get a satisfactory answer.

He is a pure great Arabist, and he doesn't want Egypt, which belongs to the Arab world, to be invaded by outsiders, even if Lu Yao has the black technology of dragon cannon in his hands. What's more, Egypt has obvious geographical advantages and is absolutely strategic.

At this time, on the top of a certain tower in the city, Cleopatra VII withdrew his gaze from the fanatical people below and looked at Lu Yao next to him with a complicated expression.

"Things have drifted off from my expectations. Because of me, the populace is becoming more and more accepting of the damned Inhumans. "Cleopatra VII was somewhat depressed.

Lu Yao nodded.

The streets below were full of people celebrating in a frenzied atmosphere. Those oil tyrants repelled the mighty Roman Empire one after another, causing the NPCs to change their perception of the Inhumans and worship them more and more. This is indeed a rather bad omen for Cleopatra.

"I need your help, and for this I am willing to give everything I have. The Ptolemaic dynasty should not have fallen at my hands. Cleopatra VII looked at Lu Yao expectantly, his beautiful eyes were full of begging, and he was pitiful.

"My help should be used in more important places." Lu Yao withdrew his gaze from Cleopatra VII's pretty face, re-cast his gaze to the people who were in a frenzy below, and said with a faint smile: "Tuolemy XIII can help you solve this problem. ”

Cleopatra VII's face changed slightly, and he immediately began to think about it. She was a smart woman, otherwise she would not have been able to wander between Caesar and Antony's two generations of real power in the Roman Empire, and she soon understood what Lu Yao meant.

"Ptolemy XIII is dead, killed by my own hands." Cleopatra VII explained her husband's whereabouts with a calm expression.

Lu Yao shook his head.

The Ptolemaic rule of Egypt is interesting: in order to ensure the purity of the royal blood, the successor would choose a queen among the sisters to accept the name of Ptolemy. And this empress inherited the name Cleopatra and assisted her successor in ruling the country.

However, in Cleopatra's generation, Ptolemy XIII was more tragic and had a great sister and wife. Egypt was also a patriarchal society, and Ptolemy XIII naturally refused to let power fall into the hands of his sister and wife, so he plotted to seize power. It's a pity that Cleopatra has become a big deal, using Caesar to destroy Ptolemy XIII and take Egypt into her own hands.

"I don't regret it." Cleopatra VII said coldly.

Lu Yao was stunned and laughed dumbly. This woman is forcing the palace. If Ptolemy XIII had been around, it would not have been difficult to solve the problem of popular fanaticism. But Ptolemy XIII is already hanging, so it will be much more troublesome.

"The cost may be more than you can afford." Lu Yao looked at the woman in front of him meaningfully.

Cleopatra VII looked at Lu Yao faintly, took two steps back and left the windowsill, and then took off the clothes on his body, showing his proud body in front of Lu Yao.

"As long as you will help me, I will be the ruler of all Egypt, and you will be the de facto ruler of all Egypt."

……

At night, Alexandria is still bustling with activity, and the streets of Alexandria are still filled with the afterglow of the city's parade during the day. At this time, Lu Yao quietly returned to the flagship of the Xanadu Water Division under the cover of night.

Back in the cabin, Lu Yao waved back left and right, and ordered someone to bring Anthony up. When he saw Anthony, he said straight to the point: "Do you want to go back to Rome?" ”

Anthony has been locked up on the ship during this time, living a prisoner-like life, but fortunately, Lu Yao did not embarrass him, and his three meals a day are quite rich, except for no personal freedom, he is no different from ordinary people. He thought that he could only live the second half of his life like this, but he never thought about it, but he heard Lu Yao express his intention to release himself.

It was a bonus.

Antony is eloquent and strategic, otherwise he would not be able to become the real power of Rome after Caesar, how could he be willing to live like a prisoner for the rest of his life, so he immediately nodded: "Yes." ”

Lu Yao smiled: "I will let you go back, and at the same time, in order to apologize, I will also give you a qualification, the qualification to buy ships and dragon cannons." ”

Anthony was stunned, he had been locked up on the flagship of the Xanadu Water Master for so long, and it was not clear what Lu Yao meant by what he said. He never expected that Lu Yao would be so generous and take the initiative to send such a big gift.

Lu Yao didn't give Anthony much time to think about it, and waved his hand: "I'll send you back to Rome and tell Caesar that if you bring enough gold coins, he will get an invincible fleet." ”

Anthony is also a famous Roman general, so he naturally knows what this means, so he immediately nodded and agreed: "I will do my best to convince Caesar, thank you." ”

Lu Yao waved his hand, and two guards immediately came outside the door, sent Anthony away, and then said to himself in a low voice: "Three wins with one stone, this deal is profitable." ”