Daqin: Signing in at the beginning is ten times the combat power of Lu Bu

Chapter 217 The wishful thinking of Seleucus IV

According to Seleucus IV.

Although the Great Qin Empire today is stronger than the former Alexander Empire.

But it is not so easy to conquer the world.

"Your Highness, Great Qin has the ambition to conquer the world, so Rome, which is also expanding rapidly, is a potential enemy of Great Qin."

"Sooner or later, the two great empires will clash head-on."

"And our Seleucid Kingdom now faces three choices.

The first is to take refuge in Rome, the second is to take refuge in Daqin, and the last one is to disappear into the long river of history. "

"Surrounded by the two superpowers Great Qin and Rome, even if Alexander the Great was reborn, it would be difficult to change his fate."

Having said that, Rebes sighed heavily.

I think that when the Seleucid Kingdom was first established, it inherited the most fertile land in the entire Persian region.

It has a population of tens of millions and a territory of more than 300 million square kilometers, which is not much smaller than that of Daqin.

However, since the founding monarch Seleucus I failed to attack Macedonia and was assassinated and died, the situation in the empire took a sharp turn for the worse.

First, it was defeated by the Tolemy Dynasty, resulting in the loss of most of the eastern territories.

Subsequently, Parthia and the Kingdom of Bactria declared their independence one after another and split from the Seleucid Empire.

In the past few decades, the Seleucid Kingdom has not only failed to expand successfully, but has continued to shrink.

Up to today's Antiochus III, although he has made great efforts to regain some lost ground.

However, he met Rome, a more powerful opponent, and Seleucus' current situation is more difficult than before.

"Is there really no hope for my Seleucid Empire?"

Seleucus IV gritted his teeth and said with unwillingness on his face.

"In this world, strong force is the truth, and it is not a shame to submit to the strong."

"The Persian Empire was so powerful in the past, but now? It's hard to see even a Persian royal family."

"We Seleucus have lost the chance to win the championship, but fortunately we still have the right to choose."

"The only thing we have to do now is to see whether it is beneficial for me to seek refuge in Daqin, Seleucus, or to seek refuge in Rome."

Rebes looked a little lonely.

Before coming to Daqin, he had the same idea as Seleucus IV, and borrowed a support from Daqin to repel the Romans.

Even if they pay a huge price for this, they are willing.

But it wasn't until he came to Xianyang City that he realized that things were not as simple as they imagined.

Whether it is the launching ceremony of the navy or the first business conference.

Da Qin's ambition has never been concealed.

At this moment, Seleucus IV was in a daze, and he froze in place for a long time without opening his mouth.

As a prince, how could he not see what Rebes said.

Seleucid has only been established for a hundred years, and the foundation of its rule is not stable.

In many remote areas, after the main force lost consecutive battles, they have already developed different thoughts.

If one is not handled well, they will split apart like the rest of the country.

In the central area of ​​Seleucid, the voice of surrender to Rome was not small at all.

Originally, he pinned his hopes on Da Qin.

But now it seems that Daqin's ambition is no less than that of the Romans.

For Great Qin who wanted to conquer the world, the Romans were their enemies.

The Seleucid Kingdom is also an enemy.

Since you are an enemy, why should people help you?

After you both lose from the fight, wouldn't it be good for Daqin to come out and pick up the leak?

Now it seems that it seems impossible for Daqin to send troops to assist Seleucus.

No, there is another way to get Daqin to send troops.

That is to pay tribute to Daqin.

But it was very difficult for Seleucus IV to say this sentence.

"Our Seleucus still has an elite army of 50, our capital Antioch still has endless wealth, and we still have hope."

In the Seleucid mission, someone roared with red eyes.

"50 elites? It's just a temporary patchwork. Before the million real elites couldn't stop the Roman invasion, can these 50 people stop it?"

"It's true that Antioch has a lot of wealth, but what's the use of that?"

"Can we still use this wealth to make the Romans retreat?"

"It is impossible for the Romans to retreat. For them, as long as Antioch is defeated, the wealth will be theirs."

"In my opinion, it's better to give these wealth to Daqin, and let Daqin send troops to attack Rome."

"But can Da Qin really defeat the terrible Romans?"

"Da Qin's achievements have already explained everything. Didn't you see the terrifying Da Yue clan cavalry on the grassland?"

"Such a terrifying cavalry unit is vulnerable in front of Daqin, so they can only bow their heads and surrender.

Moreover, Daqin still has that terrifying giant battleship, the Romans will definitely not be Daqin's opponents. "

"Even if Daqin's expedition is uncomfortable, at least he can fight with the Romans and lose both."

Hearing that both sides were hurt, Seleucus IV's eyes lit up immediately.

There is no doubt about the strong military strength of Daqin.

But the Romans were also powerful. Although Daqin had invincible warships, if it sent troops, it would be an expedition after all.

In this case, it is really possible for both sides to suffer.

They, Seleucids, could have paid tribute to the Great Qin and obtained the protection of the Great Qin.

When Daqin and the Romans are both defeated, their Seleucus will have a respite.

As long as there is time to develop, who can say what will happen in the future?

Thinking of this, Seleucus IV, who was originally frowning, suddenly smiled.

"Let's talk about it, how can we get Daqin's protection?"

All the members of the Seleucid Mission were stunned when they heard the words, and then they also reacted.

"His Royal Highness, we can pay tribute first, so as to obtain the protection of Daqin, and we can talk about other things after surviving."

"Yes, besides, I, Seleucus, can follow the example of the great Yue clan and send a princess to the great Qin prince, so as to strengthen the relationship."

"If Daqin still doesn't agree to send troops, then we can still cede some land."

"In short, only when the Great Qin and the Romans fight, can our Seleucid Empire have hope."

"That's right. Although my Seleucid Empire is not as good as it used to be, it is not comparable to those small countries like Tu'an. With my Seleucid influence, I believe Great Qin will not refuse."

Listening to everyone's discussion, Rebes's expression on the side was extraordinarily serious.

In his eyes, the Romans were hungry wolves.

But Da Qin is a fierce tiger.

They are now undoubtedly seeking skins from tigers.

To drive away tigers and devour wolves, one may even be swallowed.

Even so, he did not refute.

Because the current Seleucus has no choice but Daqin.