To Four Thousand Years Later

Although the experimental results have been obtained and it has also played a role in establishing prestige, Charles finally decided to tear down the remaining three political walls. This move disgusted the nobles and commoners in Rome. However, although they cursed and pointed in low voices, no one dared to stop in front of the chariot. Therefore, under their spiritual obstruction, the four political walls finally collapsed.

Even so, everyone, including Floros and Jastaru, did not know why Charles did this.

Leo III and Black Deer thought that Charles was trying to show his strength and deter the Roman nobles; Jastaru and Floros thought that Charles had justice and morality in his heart, so he couldn't forgive him for using it because Charles wanted to humiliate them The reason why Charles tried his best to overthrow the city wall was to completely eradicate the idea that "Goths are superior to other tribes of Rome" influenced by King Bloodstone, and to cut off the existence of the city wall. mental impact. The walls themselves, as long as they existed, gave Romans a sense of comfort. And the sense of alienation from outsiders, which will imperceptibly hinder cultural exchanges and integration. At the same time, with the development of sea and road transportation, port cities will inevitably become more and more prosperous, and the urbanization process will inevitably spread to surrounding villages and towns.

At this time, the pre-existing city wall will become a lock to limit the expansion of the city. Those who advocate expansion, they either do not have the ability, or do not have the influence to decide to tear down the wall. Even if they have made a decision, they have already missed the best time. And those new cities without city walls, and without customs or traditions that exclude outsiders, will be more likely to accept emerging cultures. In a sense, Charles has a vision for the future. He naturally said that in the next era of great navigation, if Rome restrains itself, it will inevitably lose its existing historical advantages and gradually fall behind the times. At that time, with the influx of merchants and scholars from other places, the center of commercial culture will also shift to other coastal cities. Stone King's thinking of "we are not Romans, but Goths" will cause internal conflicts among the city-states, and then internal friction will occur. It would be fine if it was another city, but the city of Rome is the center of traditional culture. Once the cultural and economic conflicts escalate into geopolitical conflicts, splitting is only one step away. On the other hand, it is Charles who tore down the four political walls and destroyed everything that reminds people of or remembers the King of Stone. It can ensure that the cultural gap caused by geography will be eliminated between the three generations. Of course, this also has its disadvantages... If the Roman traditional culture with the characteristics of various city-states is progressively integrated, the political power of the cultural population will be unprecedentedly high . And that also leads to a cultural dimension, but that's what Charles expected. Compared with the complete separation of culture and politics, or even division and internal friction, a slightly rigid cultural tradition may give birth to a group of people who are not willing to, for example... the Renaissance. Anyway, no matter how bad it is, it is impossible to be worse than the medieval period in history. At this historical juncture of this dilemma, Charles chose a path that kept his own advantages as much as possible.

This kind of foresight is a by-product of Charles relying entirely on his own work and thinking. Charles's current vision. He could only foresee this, too.

He didn't want to spend half a day trying to glue these pieces of Rome back together, and then they would crack the ground again when he died. What he wants to leave behind is not just those few books, or the production methods of several machines. Rather, it should be a social atmosphere that is as peaceful, enlightened, and progressive as possible. No matter how powerful Charles is, it is impossible for him to push the world into the information age in just one life, let alone make people's thinking become enlightened and advanced in the blink of an eye, and jump into Utopia. Social development cannot be achieved overnight. Just as the salmon is trying to accumulate fat because of its stupid, vigorous but meaningless upstream, but it makes its own meat delicious. It is definitely not going straight to the sky. Throughout human history, there has always been a spiral—people seeking what they want. While controlling one's own desires and being captured by desires, they objectively promote the progress of society and human beings. The five ancient gods were frightened away for some reason, and this universe does not know what kind of powerful enemy there is. Charles doesn't want human beings to leave a piece of wasteland when they are ready to go to the starry sky... But he also hopes to use tweezers to pick out the butterflies that break out of the chrysalis. Human beings should not be tools to obey Charles' will, nor should they be copies of Charles. What Charles should do is to guide and advise them to avoid detours. While the Goths of today are horrified and strongly disapproved of Charles' actions, Chaxias believed it. Historians of later generations will inevitably justify their names. Only by standing at a higher position can they see the overall situation more clearly.

Charles has almost guessed that the future history class will definitely have the question "Please briefly describe the historical significance of Zhi Liman's toppling the Wall of Roses". On the contrary, it made him feel very happy.

The black deer Homer next to him was silent.

But he was not worried because of the terrifying power of that weapon, or the situation of the war that would follow, but during the chat between Charles and them, he vaguely sensed a hint of danger in this young king who was always kind and gentle. .

But Hildigard told the truth about what he said. But it made him subconsciously wary of King Solomon. In awe. He has already noticed something extraordinary about this person. Among the weapons Charles possesses, the most powerful one is not blasting stones or rockets, nor is it this new type of siege weapon called "steam blasting car". It is that he can always create a strange feeling in the hearts of those around him. happiness.

Generally speaking, nobles always have such a tendency—they are used to establishing a rule for others to obey, and at the same time make themselves an exception, trying not to be bound by it. Just like holding a sword, you can swing the blade with confidence.

What he does seems to be not for himself, but for others. It is this kind of unreserved and undisguised natural kindness that makes people show their favor to him unconsciously, but is it possible? A person who gives up everything, uses up all his talents and energy, but only for others? It doesn't make sense. Therefore, it must be Charles who has the wisdom and vision ahead of his time. It's not that he doesn't have something he wants, but that he has already got it in the process of working for the benefit of others.

And at this moment, Charles suddenly turned around, startling him.

He paused for a moment before he came to his senses, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what's the matter?"

"Don't be too busy calling me Your Majesty. Charles laughed sarcastically: "I haven't ascended the throne yet! In fact, it's not certain whether I'm the new king of Goth... You don't think that I brought the army here just to show you off, do you? "

"Before I take the throne, I will naturally repel the Persians who invaded Goth. Completely expel me from my territory.

Charles said in a deep voice: "We danced and danced in Rome, ate, drank and had fun, while they feared in the east and let others slaughter them. Is there such a reason in this world?"

"All that I have shown you before is my strength; and my strength, is your strength.

"I'm going out myself, my friends! But it won't be long—just a week and I'll be victorious.

The speaker, Charles and Hildigard looked at each other.

"Then I will take care of Goth for the time being, Your Majesty." The ranger in green clothes and green hat said in a deep voice: "I will not let anyone affect the peace here. "Hearing this, Heiluhou was suddenly shocked.

He glanced at Hildigard quickly, hesitated, and sighed deeply.

He still gave up. Whatever Charles is trying to do. He doesn't even have the ability to manage... this young man. Much smarter than Benitoce.

Yes, Your Majesty," Hei Luhou finally gave up thinking, "I will also help maintain peace. He was the only one who didn't notice anything, but was the most relaxed and happy because of it.