Mythical Version of the Three Kingdoms

Although the current situation of the three major empires is not bad, the internal situation is not good. It is just that the glory of the empire's prosperity covers up all the decline. Guishuang has very big problems.

First of all, the Han Dynasty itself had no choice. The aristocratic family was transformed from the pre-Qin nobles. After four hundred years of energy, it has grown to the current level. It's in sight.

Although Chen Xi can run through the upstream and downstream, continuously carry out industrial integration, and create new needs, but in essence, these actions are only to the extent of continuing his life. It can be said that as long as the problem of the aristocratic family is not resolved, the Han Dynasty will enter the Jin Dynasty and the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Talking about metaphysical classics, class solidification, basically belongs to the destined path.

However, directly overturning the aristocratic family, not to mention that Chen Xi may not be able to do it, even if he could do it, it would be too cruel for the revolution to fall on his own head, and the final result can only be a compromise with the laws of historical development. If not, then sit down and talk about it, and solve the problem in other ways.

In this way, relocating abroad has become the proper reason, which not only solves the problem of the family, but also solves the problem of involution. As for the troubles caused by doing so, compared to the problems caused by involution, it is still acceptable , Naturally, the Han Dynasty stumbled out by relying on force.

The problem of Rome is that it is even more collapsed than the Han Dynasty. It is a problem that cannot be solved in theory. Unless Rome can make the cake super large, let the citizens gradually hide behind the scenes, and use information asymmetry to deceive those barbarians, otherwise Pompi will The situation that Anus can do now is already the best situation.

The problem is that the above-mentioned proposals belong to the layout that can only be completed after 1,500 years of continued development of Western society. As far as the current situation in Rome is concerned, ten Pompianus will not be able to solve it.

To put it simply, the out-of-control chariot in Rome is rampaging all the way. The best way is to get a reducer to slow down the chariot gradually. Due to technical and experience problems, no one can do this. We can try every means to strengthen and thicken the chariot, but this is not the solution to the problem at all.

Even the result of going on like this is that ordinary bicycles lose control and hit the most painful points of people. After being thickened and reinforced, they become off-road vehicles. The moment they really collide, the people inside will be broken.

It can be said that the road of Rome is basically finished. Now it can rely on force, finance, and wisdom to maintain its existence, but as time goes by, it will sooner or later become dependent on ruling inertia to maintain its own rule, but there are still about 1400 years in Europe. In order to point out the social system that made Rome truly change its shape, Rome is basically on its way to a dead end.

As for the country of Guishuang, it doesn't matter if you don't mention it. Anyway, the Han Dynasty doesn't want to be involuntary, so they can only eat meat, and Guishuang is the piece of meat that was appointed by the imperial court.

Therefore, it doesn't matter how big the shortcomings of Guishuang's system are. Anyway, if there are any shortcomings, they will be hammered to death by the Han Dynasty, so the significance of paying attention is not so great.

While Zhuge Liang was thinking about the situation in Rome, the Roman Senate had already selected a date for the arrival of the New Year, and now a group of Roman elders were approving last year's taxes.

Generally speaking, Pompianus did a good job last year, and he got a lot of silk from the Han Dynasty, so that the Roman soldiers who participated in the war were able to get some new clothes made of silk, and everyone was happy. Considering that Severus paid another bonus to the soldiers when he made statistics in the middle of the year, the citizens of Rome are now quite wealthy.

Under such circumstances, the popularity index of the Severus Dynasty is naturally very high. In turn, more and more barbarians want to join the Roman Empire. However, the ascending channel that was temporarily opened during the Roman-Parthia War has been closed. So much so that the barbarians are quite anxious now.

"Pompianus, I did a rough calculation before, and we should have a balance of 1.3 billion sesterces." Herodian asked puzzledly, looking at the final deficit from the financial data, it seemed a little weird Looking at Pompianus, he said, "Why is it negative? Oh, no, why is the financial balance still negative?"

During the feudal empire period, there was basically no such thing as a negative financial balance, because a negative figure represented not only no balance, but also overspending. The problem is that you have no money. How did you overspend? As for using the accumulated property or something, that is another question. up.

"I have already invested all my money in mining, public construction, roads, aqueducts, bridges, animal husbandry, agriculture, and handicraft workshops, so the balance has become negative." Pompianus picked up the incense burner from the Han Dynasty , took a deep breath, and became more energetic, then put the incense burner aside, and said with a tired face.

"Is there such an operation?" Herodian looked at Pompianus with a strange expression.

"If you don't do this kind of operation, His Majesty will pay the soldiers' salaries crazily, so it's better to spend them in advance." Pompianus said half leaning on his seat, and after following Severus for half a year, Pompianus The head is almost bald, it is too much money.

"Uh, that's true." Herrodian's mouth twitched twice, and then he nodded. Pompianus wasn't talking nonsense, it was the truth.

"Speaking of which, there is actually a balance of 1.3 billion sesterces. This is almost comparable to our peak period." Herodian asked with a little curiosity when he saw Pompianus' expression of being tired and unwilling to speak. .

"..." Pompianus glanced at Herodian and said nothing. In fact, it was not a balance of 1.3 billion, but close to 2 billion, which has exceeded any peak period in Rome.

It's not that Pompianus is running well, it can only be said that Pompianus was forced by Severus, and every copper was used for the arrangement, and Severus was not allowed to spend a penny. If Severus is in a hurry, the opponent will slash Pompianus's prepared projects.

However, Pompianus can still grasp this speed, and it will not be too exaggerated. It is precisely because of this kind of persecution that Pompianus has learned various strange operations, although it is inevitable When the boat capsized, he stumbled onto the road.

Coupled with the fact that the pricing power of silk is in hand, the bartering of jade and silk has greatly increased revenue and reduced expenditure for Roman finances, creating considerable profits. In addition, this thing is state-owned, who sells it, and how to sell it It was all arranged by Pompianus himself, and naturally he squeezed a lot of oil and water from the local tyrants in the country.

In addition, what Pompianus is doing now can be regarded as industrial integration, so Rome’s finances are much better, compared to the period of the five good emperors. After all, silk and jade are bartered. This method allowed Pompianus to draw a large amount of money from the country, and then used the money to subsidize state-owned industries.

It’s just that Pompianus didn’t dare to say a single extra word. He didn’t keep money in the treasury. He would rather borrow money from the big family in the country, and he was determined not to leave a copper coin for Severus. That’s right, this is Pompianus According to Sri Lanka's policy, if there is no money, the treasury is empty!

"Then what should His Majesty do with the bonus?" Herodian said in a low voice.

"I don't care, the treasury is empty anyway." Pompianus rolled his eyes. In Herodian's opinion, the money Severus handed out was enough. No.

"..." Herodian had nothing to say, he couldn't help but sighed, and changed the subject, "How is the discussion with Guishuang?"

"Food and housing are in charge, and food and salary are also included. The salary per person for a year is about the same as our regular army, and it's from me. I feel very satisfied. Besides, don't those yellow hairs shout every day to join the war and become citizens? I'll give them a chance." A smile appeared on Pompianus' face.

Rome finally agreed to send troops. On the one hand, it was its own needs, and on the other hand, it was Guishuang’s sincerity. Guishuang was willing to pay for spices and peppers. These things are also luxury goods in Rome, and by the way, these things are basically Guishuang’s monopoly. product.

In fact, the Maritime Silk Road can be built. Guishuang ships can only run desperately from Guishuang to Han Dynasty. The main business is the trade of pepper, spices, silk, and porcelain. Needless to say, Guishuang's wealth is natural.

As for things like food, Guishuang holds the Indus River Plain and the Ganges River Plain in his hands. There is no other food, so it is naturally not a problem.

In addition, Weisudeva I was a small diplomatic expert in history. When Sassan Persia was rising in history, this guy formed an alliance with the Kingdom of Armenia from a long distance. He dragged Ardashir, but he had no choice but to force himself to the west. Go, Ardashir didn't score in Guishuang.

Counting the means of taking back Khorasan and Khwarazmo when he first came to power, Weisudeva I was very constructive in both diplomacy and internal affairs. However, compared with the two emperors of Rome and Anxi, this guy has A very obvious shortcoming, Weisudeva I will not lead the army.

However, this was not a big problem in the era of Weisudeva I. Most of the time, all problems can be solved by relying on diplomacy, economy, and its own size.

Just like now, before Weisudeva I ordered Rahul to face Guan Yu, he tried to make a deal with the Roman Empire. After a year of diplomatic communication, Guishuang finally made Rome tempted, one thousand denari, one person, Make a deposit to Rome first, and go to the full package of food and clothing. As long as the person delivers it, the next batch will be paid directly.

It's so clean and neat. Although the condition is that there must be an elite talent, this is not a problem in Rome's view. They can't do surprise training with double talents, but with single talents, it's drizzle.