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Chapter 248 Roman Empire, Cowardly One Horse
The Roman Senate is the center of political power in Rome.
Its members are composed of wealthy and noble elders of the clan, which can also be called the Presbyterian Church.
Elder councilors hold the ruling power in their hands, and have the real power to approve and approve laws, approve the elected highest officials, manage finances, diplomacy, military affairs, and implement major religious measures.
It's just that the Roman Senate, which was once extremely lively, is now dead silent.
A huge round table is placed in the hall.
All the Roman councilors around looked at each other in blank dismay, and finally all their eyes fell on the supreme consul, Romulus.
Romulus, the first king of Rome, the creator of the city of Rome!
Romulus has Latin blood and claims to be the god of war, the son of Mars.
"Your Excellency Scipio, can you explain why my powerful Roman legion was completely wiped out in this weak area of Seleucus?"
Magistrate Bunos questioned loudly:
"Can I suspect that there are traitors in the Senate?"
When Scipio heard this, a trace of anger flashed across his face.
This Bunos, a member of Bliss' tribe, has been occupying another vacant consul position with the help of Bliss' army.
Because Romulus was old, the Senate appointed two consuls.
Under normal circumstances, Romulus would not appear easily.
Some small and big decisions will be handed over to another consul.
Just a while ago, another consul died unexpectedly, so it has been vacant.
Magistrate Bunos, relying on his family power, is likely to take over the position of consul.
The reason Bunos ridiculed Scipio was because Scipio was his greatest rival.
Before, Scipio expressed his opposition to the deployment of elite troops from the Carthage battlefield to support the Seleucid front.
But Bu Nuos jumped up and down, talking to many elders.
In the end, the Senate passed a resolution to fully reinforce Bliss.
Now that Bliss's army has been wiped out, this Bunos not only does not repent, but even points the finger at himself.
When you say that there are traitors in the Senate, isn't that just talking about yourself?
"According to intelligence, this time, our Roman Legion was not defeated by Seleucus, but because new enemies appeared on the battlefield!"
Romulus, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly spoke.
Although Romulus is old today, he is still the king of Rome after all, and he still has prestige.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Bu Nuosi, who was about to jump up and down, immediately shut up.
"A new enemy? Macedonia or Egypt?"
"My Roman legion is so powerful, even if they join forces, they won't be defeated so badly, right?"
"Hannibal is unlikely, after all, Carthage doesn't have the energy to manage other people."
A group of members of the Senate began to discuss.
For not since the founding of Rome had they fought such a complete defeat.
Even against the commander of Carthage, Hannibal, they had never lost so badly.
A full 30 elite, just gone.
Although there are many servants among them, it is enough to hurt the Roman Empire.
"Neither, this time our opponent is very scary.
They came from the east thousands of miles away, a mysterious country called the Great Qin Empire. "
Romulus said solemnly.
"The Great Qin Empire?"
A group of members of the Roman Senate looked at each other, obviously unfamiliar with this name.
After a long time, a nobleman raised his hand and said:
"I've heard of the Great Qin Empire. The silk, tea, and glaze that are very popular in Rome today are produced in that Great Qin."
A group of elders were stunned again.
They have seen silk, tea and colored glaze, and regard them as treasures.
Many of them have longed for the country that can produce these treasures.
It's just that they never thought that this country would have such a terrifying combat power.
In a few months, 30 elites of Rome were destroyed, creating the biggest fiasco in Rome's history.
Many Romans shuddered when they heard the news.
Because, they have never encountered such a terrifying opponent.
Just looking at the silk, tea, colored glaze, etc., one can tell that the Great Qin Empire is absolutely strong economically.
Looking at the terrible record, it can also be inferred that the Great Qin army is absolutely powerful.
They didn't understand why such a terrifying opponent appeared all of a sudden.
If they didn't know about silk and tea, they had indeed heard about the Daqin merchants, and they would even think that these were fabricated by Romulus.
However, the facts have proved that the Great Qin Empire is real and exists.
An idea popped up in everyone's minds.
That is, can today's Rome defeat such a terrible opponent as the Great Qin Empire?
The defeat of the Seleucid front and the destruction of the 30 army made Rome lose the possibility of attacking.
Even if they managed to pull out an army, they might not be the opponents of the Great Qin Empire.
After being silent for a long time, Scipio stood up, bit the bullet and said:
"Why don't we ask the Great Qin Empire for peace!"
"Begging for peace?"
"How can I, the Roman Empire, do such a shameful thing?"
Bu Nuos jumped up and shouted angrily.
"But if we don't seek peace now, what else can we do?"
"Yeah, are you waiting for Daqin to call?"
"Because of your stupidity, Bu Nuosi dispatched elite soldiers from the Carthage front to die, let alone the Great Qin Empire now.
Even the Carthage front is almost lost.
Once Hannibal knows that our defense line is empty, he will definitely take the opportunity to attack aggressively!
If Daqin also strikes at this time, do you know what the consequences will be? "
Seeing the angry Scipio, Bunos froze in place.
Because he really hadn't thought about it.
"We know too little about the Great Qin Empire. Let's negotiate a peace for the time being. We will talk about other things after we understand the true strength of this opponent."
"Let's start expressing your opinion, those who support and discuss with Daqin, raise your hands!!"
Romulus interrupted everyone's discussion and spoke directly.
Romulus made a statement, and there was really no other way at the moment, so after the members of the Senate thought about it, most of them raised their hands and agreed to negotiate a peace!
Seeing this scene, Bu Nuos slumped on his seat.
Because he knew that his political career was over.