Zhou Yu nodded indifferently when he heard this, "This is just a change of fortune. Think about how we fought against Rome in Anxi, and now how Rome fights against us in Kushan. It's just a share of the pie. It's a natural thing. How can it be difficult?"
Is it true that Chen Zichuan still cares about the loss of such a small amount of materials?"
"Who cares about the logistics of such a small amount of supplies, what will happen if they are all spent?" Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said, "In fact, the current supplies are enough for us. The real problem lies in the loss of population. The population of Kushan is just like cattle.
, and Rome simply treats barbarians as human beings.”
"Isn't that right?" Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow and looked at Chen Xi and said, "I've heard people say that Roman barbarians come to Kushan mainly to gain a good background in Rome."
"Well, Severus let it go, but the plan itself is just a trap. There are very few barbarians who can become citizens, and the so-called barbarians in the Senate are just a banner."
Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said, are those so-called barbarians in the Shock Senate really barbarians?
"Forget it, let's not talk about Severus. In short, we have to be more careful when we take action. Either kill them quickly or don't take action. The Romans want to get a share of the pie. We can't say anything. After all, they are qualified.
"Chen Xi waved his hand and said perfunctorily.
Just like the time of Xiangxi, although it was so easy for the Han Dynasty to take the east of Media from Rome, it was almost impossible for another country to take it away.
If Rome can't get it, it won't let others take it easily.
The Han Dynasty was able to take away so much land from Rome. On the one hand, the Romans had short legs, and the east of the Zagros Mountains was tasteless to Rome, and it was a pity to abandon it. On the other hand, it was also because the Han Dynasty
The room is strong enough.
If it were another country, it would be a question of whether it was qualified to sit down and talk with Rome about this matter. The Han Dynasty had sufficient capital, so it was qualified to talk to Rome.
In fact, the situation at that time was that only the Han Dynasty and the Kushan Dynasty in the whole world were qualified to exchange interests with Rome. If other countries opened this mouth, they would be made into snacks by Rome on the spot. Qualifications are sometimes really
is extremely important.
Similarly, in the war between the Han Dynasty and the Kushan Dynasty, the Han Dynasty wanted to take a share of the war, and the Han Dynasty had nothing to say. Even if after the war, Rome asked for several ports, several residences, etc., the Han Dynasty would not refuse.
Because the Roman Empire has this qualification, just like the Han Dynasty wanted the east of Media. If you don't need it, we can use it, so give it to me.
This is actually more of a gesture, whether it is really needed is another consideration.
"The next thing is another matter. Now that you have opened up Malacca, you may need to contact the Kou family. That family has been engaged in some black transactions recently." Chen Xi said with a headache, "By the way, the Kou family
His legitimate son has also returned to the Central Plains to await canonization at the end of the year, although he has not yet arrived in Chang'an."
"Black deal?" Zhou Yu raised an eyebrow. It's unbelievable that the Kou family is so fierce and is engaging in black deal under pressure from Chen Xi. Even the Yuan family doesn't have the guts.
"It's just a common act of crossing the line. The domestic human trafficking is definitely a black trade, but it may not be a black trade over there." Chen Xi sighed and said, "The Kou family won the Chola Dynasty too quickly and its foundation was unstable. I
I think you know that too."
Zhou Yu nodded. Kou's too-quick operation indeed blinded many people's eyes, but similarly Kou's too-quick operation did leave a lot of hidden dangers for the Kou family, because theoretically speaking, Kou's
They do not have the capital to run a country.
The Kou family lacked the most basic things such as the bureaucracy system, the supervisory system, and the middle- and lower-level officer system. In fact, the Kou family completely relied on combat power to defeat the Chola dynasty, and then acquired a large vassal state. This is also
Why is Lao Kou still in a hurry up to now?
It was previously agreed that the Zhu Luo would be killed, an elite army would be formed, and a large army commander would be appointed by oneself, and then he would go to settle the accounts with the Kuishangs, but now the Kou family has just gone to bed.
This is really not because the old bandits can no longer walk and want to enjoy themselves after they have conquered the country.
In fact, there is really nothing to enjoy for Lao Kou. His biological mother, the eldest princess, is the lintel of the family, and he is the only one in the family. He has already played everything that can be played. Even for Lao Kou, anything that can be played,
Nothing could make him feel more comfortable than the blood-curdling excitement on the battlefield.
But in fact, the Kou family is currently in a state of lying down. The old Kou is eager to lead his troops to fight to the death with Kuishang. Anyway, they are just two or five boys picked up for free, and he will not feel bad if they all die.
However, limited by the logistics, bureaucracy, military officers and other systems, Lao Kou was as busy as Zhu Yuanzhang. The Yuan family at least had a complete team. The Kou family, the Kou family had already dismissed all their retainers.
If there is still a retainer team from back then, no matter how good or bad the retainer team is, it can still function to some extent, but now there is no retainer team. Lao Kou recruits people, controls the military, and handles things himself. His diligence is comparable to Zhuge Liang...
Thanks to Lao Kou's breakthrough to the point where the inner energy was separated from the body, the scenario of death from overwork was avoided.
In this case, too many untouchables are not only useless to Lao Kou, but will also cause chaos, so Lao Kou openly sells people.
"It's simply wanton." Zhou Yu didn't know whether he said with emotion or envy.
"Yes, it's reckless, but what's even worse is that there are a lot of people buying it. I received a rumor that the Yuan family expressed their desire to buy a batch." Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said.
Zhou Yu expressed doubts about this information. Although according to Zhou Yu's understanding of the Yuan family, the Yuan family was really capable of purchasing people from the Kou family. The problem was how the Kou family traded with the Yuan family and how to send the people away.
Go to Yuan's side.
"The Kou family is just a terminal, and those who do business are actually some Vaisyas." Chen Xi rolled his eyes and said, "Originally I thought this was just to disgust Kushan, but later I found that I was wrong. The decay in Nangui has not been cleared away.
There is actually such a business."
Zhou Yu reached out and covered his face. He realized that Zheng Du might be very foresight. Zheng Du had demonstrated before that even if a large number of Ye Tiao people died, as long as the Kushans were driven out of Southeast Asia quickly,
That's all worth it.
Because Zheng Du had debated with Zhang Zhao before. The basis of Zheng Du's argument at that time was that even if Brahman collapsed, the class of people's hearts would not dissipate, and chaos and black transactions would definitely exist in Kushan for a long time.
At that time, just purchase the population directly.
Although Zhou Yu chose a quick victory based on his own strength, Zhou Yu was not very interested in Zheng Du's proposal. But now the reality seems to be that Zheng Du's judgment is completely correct.
"Human trafficking, to be honest, we have always stayed away from this industry, but this industry is indeed very profitable." Zhou Yu said with a sigh. At this time, he had already begun to recall the gangster plan that Zheng Du mentioned at the time.
After all, it is possible to expand the population without spending any money. Even Zhou Yu needs to consider this behavior.
"What I mean is that you assist the Kou family and help them form a team. The Kou family occupies the Chola Dynasty. That place is very beneficial to your supplies." Chen Xi didn't want to mention those dirty things. He mentioned them too much for fear of his own.
My heart is also darkened.
To be honest, in Chen Xi's impression, Zhong Yao's moral level has always been quite good, but this time Zhong Yao really showed off his ass. After the Kou family had system problems, he personally stepped down and hinted that the Kou family was selling people.
, adjust the population structure and proportion.
Although he did not intervene in the whole process, some of Jia Xu's records still show that some of the ideas of Princess Yiyang came from Zhong Yao's hints.
"We will do this even if you don't tell us. After all, if we really want to set off from Southeast Asia, the logistics pressure on us will be great. On the contrary, if we go to the Chola side, we will be equivalent to occupying the east coast of Kushan.
, and then launch an attack from the east coast to the west coast, so that the pressure on all aspects will be much lighter." Zhou Yu nodded and said.
In fact, from the time when the Kou family took over the Chola Dynasty, Zhou Yu was sure that he needed to form an alliance with the Kou family. Although Zhou Yu had not even solved Salian at that time, at that time Zhou Yu had already begun to consider certain future issues.
"So some shipyards will also be arranged there. Similarly, after you go there, it will most likely turn into a battlefield." Chen Xi nodded. These can be regarded as instructions to the Kou family. After all, Lao Kou
I've been very grumpy lately because I can't hit anyone at all.
"Are you worried about what will happen to the Roman navy?" Zhou Yu said with squinted eyes.
"It is unlikely that he will end up in person, but it is still very possible that Rome's shipbuilding industry will be fully launched, and that the observation team will participate in observation and other things." Chen Xi shook his head. Rome is not a fool, and a naval battle is not a land battle. It cannot win a land battle.
It can still run. It is very likely that the naval battle will be sunk in a few dozen minutes after decades of accumulation.
"That's nothing. Meng Kangbu is not as good as me. Their logistics are useless even if they have blood transfusions from the Roman Empire, right?" Zhou Yu gave Chen Xi a top hat. Chen Xi smiled after hearing this, but did not deny it.
In reality, he still has this little bit of confidence. No matter how defiant Pompianus is, he can't withstand Chen Xi's logistics.
"But be careful. Talking too much can easily capsize the boat." Chen Xi said with a smile, "That's all I have to explain. Take away those two things from Jiangnan as soon as possible. When I pass by, be still there.