The Qin army occupied Egypt.

After entering Alexandria, Li Yuan ordered to pour glutinous juice into the gaps in the pyramid, which completely blocked the secret path of the pyramid. This move by the Qin army made the residents of Alexandria who were uneasy developed a bit of favor for the unfamiliar "invaders" of the East.

The Egyptians' obsession with pyramids was just like the Chinese were passionate about underground tombs. Among them, there were the tombs of Egypt's most sacred pharaohs. In the period of ancient Egypt's civilization, almost every generation of Egyptian pharaohs would build their own pyramids. Of course, due to the strength of the national strength at that time, the scale and structure of the pyramids were different.

The Ptolemaic Kingdom was actually an outsider to the Egyptians. The Hellenistic countries in the north ruled Egypt with a longer history, which made the Egyptians very dissatisfied.

During the Macedonian army occupied Egypt, in order to consolidate its rule, Egyptian Governor Ptolemy ordered the ancient Egyptian city of Kanopus to be renamed Alexandria, but also destroyed dozens of pyramid ruins on Pharaoh Island near the port. The demolished boulders were used as stepping stones for the dock and arranged at the port dock.

The Egyptians have heard of the Great Qin Dynasty. The caravans traveling on the Silk Road will spread the strange stories from the East here. For ordinary civilians and slaves living at the bottom and being oppressed, it is incredible that a country as developed as the Great Qin Dynasty would have no slaves.

Slaves are the method of maximizing the exploitation of labor by the nobles. Slaves have no freedom or property. Everything they have, including their children, is the private property of the nobles. In this comparison, the superiority of Qin's first entry into the feudal system is undoubtedly revealed.

"The Qin people gave us freedom. Slaves, you no longer have to be oppressed, you are free." The Egyptians who were running and shouting looked excited. They did not expect that after joining Qin, they would enjoy the benefits that could not be obtained under the rule of Ptolemy V.

Li Yuan issued edicts in various parts of Egypt to destroy the original system of the old dynasty, distribute land to slaves and civilians, and resettle officials and manage local governments according to the county system of Qin. The implementation of these decrees greatly enhanced the Egyptians' sense of belonging to Qin. During this period, even if Yu Ni, of the Ptolemy Kingdom, launched rebellions from time to time, it could not change the overall situation.

Northern Africa was merged into the alliance between Qin and Carthage. The Qin State's expansion momentum in the southern Mediterranean was like igniting a raging fire, making the slave countries and tribes here feel extremely nervous.

On the Ethiopian plateau, the black slaves who were good at running, held their bone spears and wooden sticks, fought a battle of survival and freedom with the tribe's nobles.

Although their union failed in the end, nearly 50,000 black slaves escaped the shackles and flowed down the Nile River. They reached the Qin ruling area. Near Cairo, new reclamation areas have been planned and are lacking enough labor to farm.

Alexandria is currently the largest port and capital in Egypt. In a short period of time, Li Yuan did not want to change what it would happen. Such a city-state with people's awakening consciousness is obviously handled inappropriately. It will cause a series of problems. The best way is to put it aside.

A vast area.

The Qin State needed to adapt to a larger scale. Xin'an City was the core city of the entire Western Regions. In the Nile River area of ​​Egypt, Qin State also needed to have its own central city.

Cairo City.

When the Qin army arrived, it was still a small town surrounded by pyramids. Li Yuan had decided to build a new city in the original site.

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The Roman fleet was stranded on Crete for seventeen days.

When Crassu finally avoided the hurricane and decided to sail again, he heard unexpected news that the Ptolemaic Kingdom had been destroyed. This shocked him.

"The Carthaginians actually dispatched a fleet and cooperated with Qin to defeat the Ptolemaic Kingdom." This sudden change in the situation made Crassus feel sensitively that Rome was about to face unprecedented competitive pressure.

It was already mid-June when Scipio received the news that the Qin army occupied Egypt and former Carthage commander Hannibal had returned. After several days of intoxication in the gentle land, the young and wise commander of the Roman Republic finally gradually returned to the point of awakening.

Change hands on the southern coast of the Mediterranean.

It means that the Qin army is in the east and Carthage is in the west, and it can attack the Apennines from the Balkans and the Iberian Peninsula. This kind of attack is unprecedented in Rome before.

In order to deal with this severe situation, the Roman Senate held an emergency meeting for several days. After the consul Fabian had a long aphasia, although he was sitting in his position with his qualifications, it was obvious that he, who was not strong in controlling Carthage, had been questioned by many parties at the meeting, and he might be kicked off at any time.

June 20th.

Scipio led the triumphal army to the city of Rome from the northern Milan Heights. Along the way, Roman civilians hugged each other and crowded on both sides of the road, welcoming this victorious team to fight for the country. For ordinary Roman civilians, there are their relatives, fathers, sons, and husbands in the team. They hope that their relatives can make contributions on the battlefield, and at the same time, they also hope that they can return safely with good hands and feet.

The return of the army.

Scipio, a young and powerful commander, had unparalleled strength. Scipio, who had received support from some of the elders, believed that the time to seize the power of the Senate had come.

Time is endless.

Scipio had never longed for the position of the consul as he was today. He had no choice. In a vague way, he had heard that the fateful opponent in the East had already beat the rumbled drum of war!

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In the 17th year of the Great Qin Dynasty, Xia.

In a quiet and weird atmosphere, the sea in the Mediterranean area was calm and the merchant ships were sailing safely, transporting ships of goods from the east to the west, and then transporting them back to the east from the west. After occupying Egypt, the Qin army mainly focused on consolidating the occupied territory. At the same time, Li Yuan also freed up his energy to start a patrol-style trip to the country along the Middle East and Central Asia.

A land of Egypt, along with the Dead Sea area where the Jews live, has been managed by General Li Zhongxiang. For convenience, Li Zhongxiang has already sent a letter to Loulan's wife An Qinglan early. In the near future, the entire Li family in Longxi will gradually move to the West.

As for the corner of Loulan, the king of Anqinglan will continue to govern. This power distribution system is also to prevent the possible disagreement of the An brothers and sisters in the future. After all, in the face of power, even the closest relationship will gradually deteriorate.

In addition to Yan Feng, the people who visited Li Yuan also included some noble envoys from Carthage, Jews, Greece and other countries. They had longed for the mysterious and powerful Eastern Empire. This time, after hearing the news that Emperor Shenwu was about to turn to the East, they rushed to send their confidants.

Of course, in order to show sincerity in learning advanced knowledge, these weak Western nations all presented treasures and gifts to see the Qin Dynasty, and they also paid for the expenses along the way, and the Qin State did not have to bear them at all. Li Yuan generously expressed his approval of this statement.

As a superior, it is actually very necessary to occasionally express his recognition of filial piety to his subordinates. Li Yuan's close behavior also relieved the Jews who were originally a little nervous. From Cairo, Dongyang, Xin'an, to Xiyong, and Peacock City, after more than a month of hard work, he finally arrived in mid-August, the westernmost border town before the Qin Dynasty - Gu Shi.

As the eastern end of the Silk Road, the city has expanded more than twice as large as a balloon over the years. Relying on the snow water at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, the groundwater mining of Gushi City ensures the supply of water available to urban residents. Li Yuan looked at the familiar border town and couldn't help but think about it.

Walking out of the inherent countryside and constantly exploring in the unknown fields in the distance is the most valuable thing that Li Yuan has brought to this era. From the confident eyes of the Qin people, Li Yuan can find the source of national confidence and pride.
Chapter completed!