Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1204: Chapter 1160: Empire, Empire, Empire!

”I respect the strength of the General.” The amateur translator Anyue didn’t even need to think. Just by the smell of blood on Li Jue and his companions, he knew how many people they had taken down. They were truly fierce warriors, making even the Romans unable to help but show respect.

”Convey my recognition of their fighting spirit as well.” Li Jue was taken aback, not expecting the Romans to first praise them. However, if someone shows an inch of respect, he would return a foot.

”Lord Legion Leader, the Marquis of Chiyang says he recognizes your fighting spirit.” Although Rome was far away, Anyue was quite good at oral translation.

”We want to know why the Han Empire launched an attack on us, Rome!” Ganasis signaled to a Tribune of the Plebs.

Anyue fully translated this sentence to Li Jue. Li Jue paused and said, ”The Parthian King came to my country to borrow troops. You take the people’s money to solve their problems. Besides, I don’t think we will lose.”

Even if Li Jue were a fool, he couldn’t expose his true thoughts.

”The Marquis of Chiyang says it’s because Parthia asked the Han Empire to lend troops, providing money to solve their problems, and the Empire is confident in its invincibility.” Anyue paused for a moment to organize his words, needing to demonstrate his value.

Ganasis remained silent, acknowledging the truth in Li Jue’s words. Just like some allies borrowing troops from Rome to deal with enemies, Rome would not care who the opponent was; they roamed the world undefeated.

”I am a Duke of Rome, in charge of military and political affairs of the border province. Though our titles may differ, we both hold high nobles. Let me invite you to share Parthia with me!” Ganasis directly pushed the Tribune of the Plebs aside and rode forward to speak.

Tilitaya, having dealt with Rome for years, though a high official, couldn’t completely misunderstand Roman language. The words of Ganasis implied placing him in a certain position. And considering the strength of the Han and Rome, if this were true, slitting his own throat might be the best option.

”What did he say?” Li Jue and Guo Si also saw their ally Parthia’s fearful expression, looking at Anyue with puzzlement.

At this moment, Anyue was also terrified. He suddenly realized that the Parthians, whom Wusun revered greatly, were just like this, with the Roman Duke openly planning to divide the Parthian Empire in front of the Parthians.

Anyue opened his mouth and had seen the look in Tilitaya’s eyes, filled with threat and warning. However, it was all just a passing cloud to him now.

”He said he is a Duke of the Roman Empire, in charge of the border region’s military and politics. He respects the General’s strength and wishes to share the Parthian Empire with the General.” Anyue stated truthfully.

Li Jue was stunned and, after a very long time, slowly raised his head to look at Ganasis. Though he didn’t understand what the other was saying, in this moment he finally understood what an Empire meant. The ambition in the other’s eyes told him everything.

Li Jue, Guo Si, and Fan Chou all looked at Ganasis in this way. Before leaving their country, they never imagined such a day would come. However, standing before a Duke of Great Qin, they finally understood what an Empire was. An Empire was a kind of aura, a kind of momentum.

”Tell him, thank you for his good intentions, but it can’t be done.” Li Jue suddenly smiled, not because he didn’t dare speak due to the Parthian Imperial Guards beside him, but because they were not yet prepared; their strength was insufficient to divide the spoils!

As for Parthia, Li Jue had already set it aside; he finally understood the phrase the Martial Emperor returned to the Chanyu: although the world is vast, it is not enough for you and me to share.

”Duke, the Marquis of Chiyang thanks you for your goodwill towards the Han Army, but it isn’t possible.” Anyue replied with calmness. Even as lowly as he was, in this moment he controlled the destiny of the Parthian Overlord, the pride of the Empire, he finally understood.

The three Tribunes of the Plebs were now sizing up Li Jue and the two others. Tall and powerfully built, their cheek scars, and injuries on their bodies symbolized achievements, completely different from the image of Roman Nobles but possessing a similar aura.

This similar aura, this pride and confidence in their words could only be supported by a flourishing Chaoyang Empire. Despite their completely different faces and images, they exuded the same pride. This was the Empire!

”Then forget it. But we will return; next time, I’ll bring the Empire’s Council Guards, or even the Imperial Guard,” Ganasis said to Li Jue.

Although Li Jue didn’t understand what Ganasis said, he already comprehended from the solemn expression that it was a strong warning. He immediately laughed heartily, ”Whatever it is, I’ll take it all!”

”General, he said he would return next time, and also bring a stronger National Guard.” Anyue quickly translated for Li Jue, who then said, ”Judging by his expression, I knew what he wanted to say. As for the National Guard, tell him our Han Empire isn’t to be underestimated!”

Anyue translated word for word, and both Ganasis and Tilitaya understood; neither’s expression was good.

”Make peace with Parthia,” Tilitaya commanded Anyue quickly when both the Romans and Li Jue were silent.

”General, Parthia hopes we mediate.” Anyue naturally understood it as Parthians hoping the Han Empire would help mediate.

”Tell the Romans, ceasefire with Parthia for two years, and we’ll let them leave,” Li Jue nodded, understanding Parthia’s current stance.

Anyue quickly translated for the People of Great Qin. Ganasis consulted with his Tribune of the Plebs and said, ”After Parthia compensates both parties, Rome can make peace for one year.”

Tilitaya, hearing this, was extremely angry, veins popping on his clenched fists, his blue-green eyes filled with killing intent.

Truthfully, the Romans weren’t trying to woo the Han Empire, but acting on a normal instinct. In Roman eyes, all their losses shouldn’t be attributed to the Han Empire but to the Parthian Empire, thus claiming compensation from Parthia was only natural.

Li Jue was a bit dazed after hearing the translation and then said to Anyue, ”Translate it as it is to the General of the Parthian Imperial Guard.”

Tilitaya didn’t even need Anyue’s translation; he already understood Ganasis’s words. His eyes filled with anger but he forced it down, indicating that the ceasefire could be further discussed when the Roman envoy reached Taysi Sealed.

”If the compensation is reasonable, we would be willing to grant Parthia peace,” Ganasis said to Tilitaya casually, then turned to Li Jue, ”Believe me, we will cross paths again. As for the corpses of the Han Empire’s warriors, they should have been gathered during our conversation.”