A few days later, just as Julia and the ministers were discussing the expansion of the naval army and the army in the hall, the messenger rushed to the hall.

Seeing this, everyone immediately closed their mouths.

"Your Majesty, General Batra's good news!" The messenger held the letter and reported loudly.

Julia and the ministers couldn't help but lit up their eyes, "Come on!" Julia couldn't wait.

The messenger responded and submitted a letter to upload.

Julia looked at it quickly, and her beautiful face immediately turned up. "Okay! General Batra did not disappoint my expectations!" She glanced at the ministers who were looking forward to it, raised the letter in her hand and said, "Everyone, Jerusalem has been captured by our imperial army a few days ago! The remnants of the rebels fled into the mountains!"

As soon as Julia said this, the hall immediately became excited.

Julia signaled everyone to be quiet and smiled, "No one doubted my previous decision now, right?"

The ministers who once tried hard to ask Julia to replace Batra couldn't help but smile shyly.

Julia said to Thomas: "Prime Minister, immediately send an envoy to express condolences to the soldiers of the three armies in my name! At the same time, she ordered the logistics department to immediately allocate supplies to reward the soldiers who conquer Jerusalem!" "Yes!"

Thomas said: "Your Majesty, although the rebels were defeated, they were not completely eliminated! We cannot relax our guard yet!"

Julia nodded, "What the Prime Minister said is very true! Tell Batra to continue to clear out the rebels retreating into the mountains, and not give them any chance to breathe!" "Yes!"

Julia frowned, "What I worry most about now is the Qin Empire!~~" glanced at everyone, "What do you think of the military expansion plan I just discussed?"

The ministers looked at each other, and the Minister of Finance stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, the various resources consumed by such a large-scale military expansion plan are very amazing after all! The current financial situation of the empire is not very good! Especially the war last year consumed one-third of the national treasury!~~~~"

Julia interrupted the Chancellor of the Finance Department and frowned and said, "I know everything you said! But the military expansion plan is imperative! As for the funding issue, you can find a way!"

Seeing Julia say this, the Minister of Finance couldn't help but smile bitterly, hesitate for a moment, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, do you know if you can use some extraordinary means?"

Julia understood what he meant. He was referring to channels such as smuggling and trade, and said: "Yes! But you have to remember that these things should not be known to too many people!" "Yes!" The Chancellor of the Finance Minister responded and retreated into the ranks.

Julia's eyes were on General Khedira, "General Khedira, where do you think the location of the troops do you think are suitable?"

Khdira thought for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, the people of Macedonia and Greece are eager to be a glorious warrior, but the population of these two regions is limited after all, so I suggest only expanding one legion in these two places!~~"

Julia nodded, "Then name this expanded legion the Fifth Spartan Legion! What about the other legions?"

"The Thirteen Eastern Provinces and the provinces around Rome are large in population and loyal to the empire. These areas can provide the source of troops for the other five legions!"

Julia thought for a moment and glanced at the minister of the Central Committee, "What do you think?"

All the ministers expressed no objection.

Julia decided to say, "That's it! The logistics department is responsible for the recruitment of troops! Khedira, you are responsible for training the recruits of these six legions!" "Yes!"

Prime Minister Julia Thomas said: "Tell Lielund that the navy must not attack without my order!" "Yes!"

At the same time, Zhao Yun, who was in Susa, also received information from Jerusalem. Although he had already expected it, he was still surprised. Zhao Yun immediately called the messenger and ordered him to forward the situation to Luoyang, and sent a letter to the outpost to inquire about the situation.

At present, the outposts at Ganning and Zhou Tai at the mouth of the Red Sea are calm, and the rocky beach has built fortifications and fortresses.

A few days later, Chen Chu received the information about Jerusalem forwarded by Zhao Yun. After reading it, Chen Chu immediately summoned the cabinet ministers to discuss matters, and finally decided to use materials to support the Alex army retreating into the mountains, and at the same time transferred the Canglang Legion, which was originally stationed in the Pamirs Fortress, to Ekebatana.

Just as the ministers were about to leave, a messenger rushed in. "Your Majesty, General Lu Meng's flying pigeon passes the letter!" The messenger reported that he took out a letter and submitted it.

Cui Ying, who was beside her, took the letter and submitted it to Chen Chu.

Chen Chu looked at it quickly and laughed, "Okay! Good job!~~" glanced at everyone and said, "Everyone, Liu Bei led 200,000 barbarian troops to counterattack our army a few days ago! However, he was ambushed by our army on the plain on the side of Qingshiling. More than half of the 200,000 army lost more than half, and the remnants were retracted back to their nests. Although Liu Bei himself escaped, he was said to have been seriously injured!"

Everyone was so happy when they heard this, Lu Su said excitedly: "If Liu Bei died, the south will be pacified!"

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Even if Liu Bei doesn't die, the south will be pacified sooner or later!"

Chen Chu said to Lu Su: "Zijing, immediately raise supplies to reward the soldiers who have been successful! At the same time, I sent a letter to commend all the soldiers in my name! Lu Meng made an indelible contribution and promoted General Xuanwei, and was also awarded the title of Marquis of Pingnan!" "Yes!" Lu Su agreed with his promise with his fists.

Chen Chu frowned and said, "The main threats of the empire are currently from the west and northwest! I think the eight regular legions seem to be insufficient! The minion army is not very reliable! We should expand our army!"

The ministers looked at each other and Zhou Yu asked, "What does your majesty mean~~?"

Chen Chu thought, "Expand two regular legions! Use the people from Jingchu and Qingzhou to form! What do you think?"

Zhuge Liang said: "At present, it is indeed imperative! But this makes the logistics burden heavier!"

Zhou Yu said: "The increased burden of the two legions is not very large! What's more, the empire has now monopolized the market for salt, iron, silk satin and various luxury goods in East and West Kushan and North and South Berries!"

Lu Su smiled and said, "This is entirely the credit of Queen Moon Concubine!"

Chen Chu couldn't help but think of Yang Yuejiao, who had been away from Jing for many days, and couldn't help but feel longing.

Chen Chu temporarily suppressed his longing and smiled: "At present, the benefits we have obtained from East and West Kushan have exceeded the benefits we have obtained from Rome before! The total trade volume has increased by 20% compared with before the war! This is so important to us!"

Chen Chu glanced at the ministers and smiled and said, "It seems that no one is opposed to the plan to expand the army!" Everyone nodded.

Chen Chu made the decision: "Okay! That's it! Kong Ming, you are good at governing the army. You are responsible for the two newly established legions from the selection and training! As for the generals above the commander, choose from other legions! Your cabinet will draw a list!" "Yes!"

"Okay! If there is nothing else, just step down!"

All the ministers bowed to Chen Chu and pushed out the Linde Hall one after another.

Chen Chu remembered Yang Yuejiao, so he asked Cui Ying beside him and said, "Have Yuejiao not come back yet?"

Cui Ying shook her head, "Not yet?"

Chen Chu said a little annoyed: "This Yue Jiao, when she gets busy, she will ignore everything! When she comes back, she must teach her a lesson!"

Cui Ying pursed her lips and smiled, "Your Majesty is reluctant to let it go!"

Chen Chu glared at Cui Ying, slapped her face, and said threateningly: "Have you forgotten the lesson I learned last night?"

When Cui Ying heard this, her beautiful face turned red and her beautiful eyes stared at Chen Chu with water.

Chen Chu couldn't help swallowing, "Yingying, come here!"
Chapter completed!