Qiang Qin

The Qin army occupied Egypt.

After entering the city of Alexandria, Li Yuan ordered glutinous juice to be poured into the gaps of the pyramid, which can be regarded as completely sealing off the secret passages of the pyramid. This move by the Qin army made the residents of Alexandria, who were in a state of uneasiness, fear the unfamiliar Eastern "invasion". Those who” had a bit of goodwill.

The Egyptians are obsessed with the pyramids, just as the Chinese are enthusiastic about the underground tombs. Inside the pyramids is the tomb of the most sacred pharaoh in Egypt.In the prosperous era of ancient Egyptian civilization, almost every generation of Egyptian pharaohs built their own pyramids. Of course, due to the strength of the country at that time, the size and structure of the pyramids were different.

For the Egyptians, the Ptolemaic Kingdom was actually an outsider. The Hellenistic countries in the north ruled Egypt, which had a longer history, which made the Egyptians very dissatisfied.

During the occupation of Egypt by the Macedonian army, in order to consolidate his rule, the Egyptian governor Ptolemy not only ordered the ancient city of Canopus in Egypt to be renamed Alexandria, but also destroyed dozens of pyramids on Pharaoh’s Island near the port. The dismantled boulders are used as stepping stones of the pier and lined up at the harbor quay.

For the Great Qin, the Egyptians have never heard of it. The caravans traveling on the Silk Road often spread the anecdotes of the East here. For ordinary civilians and slaves who live at the bottom and are oppressed, the Great Qin is so developed. It is inconceivable that such a country should have no slaves.

Slaves are the maximum method for nobles to exploit labor force. Slaves have no freedom and no property. Everything they have, including their children, is the private property of nobles. In this comparison, the Qin State took the lead in entering the feudal system. Sex is unmistakable.

"The Qin people gave us freedom, slaves, you don't have to be oppressed anymore. You are free." The Egyptians who were running around shouted excitedly. They did not expect that after defecting to the Qin country, they would also enjoy the privileges of Ptolemy V. Benefits that are simply impossible to get under the rule.

Li Yuan issued edicts in various parts of Egypt to destroy the original system of the old dynasty, distribute land to slaves and civilians, and arrange officials and manage places according to the prefecture and county system of Qin State. The feeling is greatly enhanced, in the meantime.Even if there are rebels from the Ptolemaic Kingdom who launch rebellions from time to time, they cannot change the overall situation.

All of northern Africa was merged into the alliance between Qin and Carthage. Qin's expansion in the southern Mediterranean seemed to ignite a raging fire, which made the slave countries and tribes here feel extremely nervous.

On the Ethiopian plateau, black slaves who are good at running, holding high bone spears and wooden sticks, fought a struggle for survival and freedom with the tribal nobles.

Although their uprising failed in the end.But nearly [-] black slaves among them escaped from the shackles and went down the Nile River to the area ruled by the Qin State, near Cairo.Pieces of new reclamation areas have been planned and are lacking enough labor to cultivate them.

Alexandria is currently the largest port and capital of Egypt. In a short period of time, Li Yuan didn't want to change it.Such a city-state with the consciousness of the people, obviously, if it is not handled properly, it will cause a series of problems.The best way is to ignore it.

A vast expanse of territory.

Qin State needs to adapt to a wider range. Xin'an City is the core city of the entire Western Region, and in the Nile River area of ​​Egypt, Qin State also needs to have its own central city.

Cairo city.

When the Qin army arrived, it was still a small market town surrounded by pyramids. Li Yuan had already decided to build a new city around the original site.

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The Roman fleet remained in Crete for seventeen days.

When Crassus finally avoided the hurricane and decided to sail again, he heard the unexpected news that the Ptolemaic Kingdom had been destroyed, which made him turn pale with shock.

"The Carthaginians even dispatched their fleet, and cooperated with Qin to destroy the Ptolemaic Kingdom." This sudden change in the situation made Crassus sensitively feel that Rome is about to face an unprecedented situation. competitive pressure.

It was already mid-June when Scipio received the news that the Qin army had occupied Egypt and that Hannibal, the former commander of Carthage, had returned. The reply is sober.

The southern shore of the Mediterranean changed hands.

It means that the Qin army is in the east and Carthage is in the west, and can attack the Apennines in a detour from the Balkan Peninsula and the Iberian Peninsula. This kind of pincer attack has never been seen in Rome before.

In response to this severe situation, the Roman Senate held an emergency meeting for several days in a row. After the consul Fabian was speechless for a long time, although he sat on the seat by virtue of his seniority, it was obvious that he, who was unable to control Carthage, was already at the meeting. Being questioned by many parties, he may be kicked out at any time.

June [-]th.

Scipio led a triumphant army from the Milan Heights in the north to the city of Rome. Along the way, Roman civilians crowded on both sides of the road to welcome this victorious team that fought for the country.For ordinary Roman civilians, there are their relatives, fathers, sons, and husbands in the team. They look forward to their relatives making contributions on the battlefield, and at the same time, they also look forward to their safe return with their hands and feet intact.

The return of the army.

Let Scipio, a young and accomplished commander, have unparalleled strength, and Scipio, who has the support of some elders, believes that the time has come to seize the power of the Senate.

Always stay with me.

Scipio has never been so eager for the position of consul as he is today, he has no choice, and vaguely, he has heard the fateful opponent in the east, and he has already sounded the rumbling drum of war!

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In the 17th year of the Great Qin calendar, Xia.

In the calm and strange atmosphere, the sea in the Mediterranean Sea was calm, and the merchant ships sailed safely, transporting boats of goods from the east to the west, and from the west back to the east.After occupying Egypt, the Qin Army focused its energy on consolidating the territory it had occupied. At the same time, Li Yuan also freed up his energy to start an inspection trip back home along the Middle East and Central Asia.

Egypt, together with the area around the Dead Sea where the Jews live, has been taken over by General Li Zhongxiang. For the sake of convenience, Li Zhongxiang has already sent a letter to Loulan's wife, An Qinglan. In the near future, the entire Li family in Longxi will gradually move to Come from the west.

As for the corner of Loulan, An Qinglan's younger brother will continue to govern. This power distribution system is also to prevent possible discord between the An family and his brother in the future. metamorphism.

Along with Li Yuan, apart from Yan Feng, there were also some noble envoys from Carthage, Judea, Greece and other countries. They had longed for the mysterious and powerful Eastern Empire. This time they heard that Emperor Shenwu was going to turn around. After hearing the news from Dongfang, he sent his cronies here impatiently.

Of course, in order to express their sincerity in learning advanced knowledge, these weak and small nations in the West all unanimously offered treasures and gifts to meet the Great Qin, and they also paid for the expenses along the way, which did not need to be borne by the Qin State at all.For this statement, Li Yuan generously expressed his approval.

As a superior, it is actually necessary to occasionally show filial recognition to subordinates occasionally. Li Yuan's act of getting close also reassures the Jews who were a little uneasy.From Cairo, Dongyang, Xin'an, to Xiyong, and Peacock City, after more than a month of hard work, finally in mid-August, I arrived at Gushi, the westernmost border town before the Great Qin Dynasty.

As an important city at the eastern end of the Silk Road, Gushi has more than doubled the size of the city over the years, just like blowing up a balloon.Relying on the stock of snow water at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the exploitation of groundwater in Gushi City ensures the supply of water available to urban residents. Looking at the familiar border town, Li Yuan couldn't help thinking about it.

Going out of the inherent native land and constantly exploring distant and unknown areas is the most valuable thing Li Yuan brought to this era. From the confident eyes of each Qin people, Li Yuan can find the source of the nation's self-confidence and pride . (To be continued..)