Another winter is coming soon.

Apennines, Rome.

Grand Arena.

A bloody fight between prisoners of war and prisoners of war is underway. Both sides of the battle are Thracians and Gauls. These two nations are strong in physique and barbaric by nature, and have been fighting with Rome. Their prisoners of war are sent to the athletic platform to participate in duels, which has been a fixed entertainment event for the Roman nobles for many years.

Round center of the site.

The cruel fight was coming to an end. The two Thracians had the upper hand against a Gaul. In terms of numbers, Thracians had the upper hand. However, one of them was seriously injured and had difficulty moving and could die at any time. Although there was only one of the Gauls left, he had a broken sword in his hand.

Although the sword is broken, it is still sharp.

In this endless battle, only one person could survive in the end. This was the rule set by the Romans.

In the box in a corner of the arena.

An important meeting related to Rome's foreign policy is being held. Scipio, who had been in the position of consul for two years, finally took control of the real power of the entire Executive Yuan and the Senate. The Febian forces were almost completely expelled, replaced by representatives of emerging city-state forces represented by Pompeii and Eunice.

Pompeii is a satellite town in Rome. This town, built in the eighth century BC, is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. The moving ash makes the land near Pompeii rich in nutrients and is very suitable for the growth of crops such as Mediterranean grapes. However, the so-called blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, the final eruption of Mount Vesuvius also buried this developed civilization.

Greus Pompei came from this city. No one could tell whether he had blood ties with Caesar, Pompeii and Crassus, the three carriages of the Roman Empire in history. However, with the addition of young forces such as Pompeii, Unis, and Scipio, after fighting alone for many years in the conservative forces of the elders, finally had his own allies, which made him full of confidence in the confrontation with Qin.

The formation of the three giants gave Scipio a companion to tell his ideas. The package of Qin proposed by him also urgently needed the support of Pompei and Younis. The chief VIP room in the arena is the best private consultation place.

"Two, according to reliable information, the Qin State has ended its conquest of India, and our allies are finished. Next, the evil dragon in the east will definitely extend its claws to the west coast of the Mediterranean. Therefore, for the sake of Great Rome, for freedom and democracy, for justice and glory, we can only take up our weapons and defeat the invaders--!"

Scipio's voice was low and powerful, just like his grim face. After experiencing his first confrontation with Qin, he had a deeper understanding of this great power from the East. His huge territory was several times the population of Rome, and countless wealth, which were not available to the newly rising Roman Republic.

"Great Consul, after a year of preparation, we have mobilized 300,000 males, of which: there are 100,000 troops under the standing army, nearly 100,000 mercenaries from Gaul and Iberia, and in addition, there are about 100,000 second-line troops in each town, which is the maximum of our power." Opposite Scipio, his deputy Pompei lowered his head and answered while examining the information at hand.

Pompei is actually no longer young. He is around forty years old, the father of two children and the manager of the liberalized town of Pompei. He entered the decision-making agency for the first time and was mainly responsible for scheduling supplies. Pompei told Scipio's decision-making about Roman reality.

"Yunes, what do you think?" Scipio turned his head and asked the young man next to him with his blue eyes.

Yunis Milan, from the northern Milan Plateau, is the youngest of the three giants. He was born into a Milan noble family and was called a genius since he was a child. On the battlefield, Yunis always had a good idea. His wisdom after wisdom also helped the Roman army win many victories.

"The great consul, if we want to deal with the Qin people, we need to give full play to our advantages. The total strength of 300,000 is enough for the Roman army that is determined to defend the Alps and the Iberian Peninsula, but it is far from enough to defeat the Qin people. Therefore, the last general thinks that a surprise victory is the best way!"

When Unis said this, his words deliberately paused. When Scipio and Pompey cast their inquiry eyes, he showed off again: "There are only two ways for the Qin army to attack the Apennine Peninsula. One is to cross the Alps and attack our Milan Heights; the other is to join forces with Hannibal's army to attack Iberia from the Carthage area on the southern coast of the Mediterranean. No matter which way they choose, what we have to do is not passively be beaten, but attack, and attack again, and attack the arrogance of the Qin people. Therefore, the two consuls, Unis has decided that in three days, our 30,000 soldiers will cross the mountains and march secretly towards the Danube plain. Our mission is to constantly attack the Qin people's rear supplies, making them overwhelmed and unable to move westward!"

Yunis talked with emotion. His confidence deeply infected Scipio and Pompeii. Yunis decided to go alone to the northern Visigoths, Saxons, and Germanic places. The danger can be imagined. However, the terrain and landforms of this area are very familiar with Unis. He also has rich experience in dealing with these primitive barbaric nations. The Qin army was driving the Germans, the Slavs moved westward, and the Romans also developed their own strengths in it.

Utilize and be used.

This is the inevitable fate of being a weak person.

In the eyes of the Romans, the barbarians in the north were the characters enslaved by them, just like the Thracians on the Balkans. Although they were powerful, they were destined to be miserable little people in the arena for fun.

Once the 30,000 people in Younis were spilled out, it was very likely that as many as hundreds of thousands of primitive tribal alliances would form. If it could really succeed, Rome would be no less than inserting a sharp blade on the flank of the Qin army's attack.

"Yunes, have you really decided? Do you know how powerful your opponents are. They come across the entire continent and they have new weapons that are daunting?" Scipio asked with a bright look and staring at his young companion. The concerns expressed in his words were completely different from the hopes that flashed in his eyes.

"Great Consul, do you mean the new weapon that explodes? I think I have found its weakness. As long as it is on rainy days, the Qin people will not use it. Is this a coincidence, or can it not be used on rainy days?" Pompei suddenly looked up and said his long-term research.

The repeated use gradually made the sky thunder fade away its mystery, and its limitations were also analyzed and mastered by opponents. Faced with Rome, which also had a complete system, the Qin Dynasty's journey toward the west was never easy.
Chapter completed!