Speaking of Hannibal, Li Er also did some homework. Although this guy's name is Hannibal, he has a famous ancestor also named Hannibal.
Li Er didn't know what the etiquette of this European was, and he wasn't interested... The king of this country didn't even have his own name, he was just called "Little Hannibal", which was amazing, but it didn't matter.
There is only one important thing. This little Hannibal's background is very similar to his own, and the key...he is also the king of a country and a player on one side of the chessboard.
It is normal to have hidden intentions. The only question is - why does this guy want to hide it?
The price of food increased, and at the same time, severe punishments and laws were introduced to calm the people, and restrictions on wealthy merchants...
Doesn't this make it clear what this guy is planning to do?
And since it's about food, it's very possible... It should even be said that there is a high probability that this guy will actually take military action.
After this calculation, Datang is really passive now, because until now...
Although he was ashamed, Li Er could only admit that he really couldn't figure out where the Roman country planned to use its troops! Is it in the direction of Arabia or against the Tang Dynasty?
The key point is that this information came so suddenly, Li Er felt that cold sweat was breaking out on his forehead.
If Li Jing hadn't taken the trouble to collect detailed information, it would have been difficult for him to know that Hannibal was secretly collecting food while he was benevolent and peaceful to the people... If the Roman merchant circle couldn't really catch one of them and talk about it in detail,
How could spies sent from the Forbidden Army get such information?
Fortunately, now, I still know this.
The question is, what to do.
What should you do when faced with a situation where "the enemy will definitely move, but he doesn't know which direction to move in?"
And this can be regarded as a manifestation of the "first mover advantage". The person who strikes first has a 50% chance of winning. After all, the opponent does not know his true intention, and the chance of guessing it is basically not more than half.
Realizing this, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and others, as well as Li Er himself, all nodded secretly. This Roman country was indeed a powerful enemy of the Tang Dynasty...
After thinking for a while, Li Er thought it was better to see what Li Jing thought first. After all, he was really out of town and had to go after the New Year.
"So, according to the pharmacist, what is the intention of this Roman king?"
"Wei Chen has no way of knowing. But..."
Li Er asked this, and Li Jing stopped talking. After all...he could only do his best to collect information, and no one was the roundworm in Hannibal's belly.
After thinking for a while, Li Jing hesitated and said, "It is said that the Romans have had some contacts with Goguryeo in recent years. I'm afraid... In my humble opinion, this Rome is going to be detrimental to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Jing said the information about "some dealings with Goguryeo" calmly, and Li Er did not show any surprise. Obviously everyone knew about this. After all... Goguryeo's agriculture was "mature" this year, and the index of military strength and horse strength soared.
, this grand occasion did not appear out of thin air, there were signs in the early stage... Li Er knew early this year that the Goguryeo people had somehow obtained the technology of chemical fertilizer and actually refined it.
Looking at the grand occasion of Goguryeo this year, I'm afraid that the leader of Goguryeo, Yeon Gaesumun, is still a ruthless man, and he is obviously trying his best to rule the country at the risk of his life.
In this sense... Li Jing's speculation has a high probability. After all, since Rome has colluded with Goguryeo, and Goguryeo has greatly accumulated a wave of national power, at this time, Rome's chances of winning against the Tang Dynasty are not small.
But at this time, Du Ruhui on the side squinted and shook his head.
"That's not necessarily true. The majority of Goguryeo's people are Xianbei people. The ancients once said, 'The Rong and Di are powerful and have caused trouble throughout the ages.' These are all tigers and wolves, even without the help of Rome..."
"As long as the troops and horses are strong, these Xianbei people will definitely look for opportunities to attack the Central Plains. And the Romans are not just people, they also know how the Xianbei people behave. If they try to get the Xianbei people to cause trouble at the border of our country, our country, the Tang Dynasty
The imperial army and food will be held back by the Xianbei people. At this time, don't the Romans need to hoard a large number of troops in the east?"
After Du Ruhui said this, he fell silent and said no more, but his eyes sparkled.
The meaning of this statement is obviously that... the Romans could take advantage of the rising threat from Goguryeo to the Tang Dynasty and further increase their military strength in the southwest against the Arab countries.
This is totally possible!
And Li Er, Wei Zheng, Li Jing and others are all veteran drivers who have worked all the way to Wagangzhai. How could they not understand the meaning of Du Ruhui's words and understand them instantly.
Li Er, Li Jing, Wei Zheng and others did not shake their heads or speak to deny this statement. Obviously... they all understood that this was possible.
And from this point of view, things are a bit weirder... Of course, everyone couldn't figure out what Rome's intentions were at first, but... the current situation is disgusting. Rome is obviously going to cause trouble, but yet...
Played a move towards Goguryeo...
This means that there was no economic trouble in the Tang Dynasty, and there was no military failure. As a result, the situation became passive for no reason...
Realizing this, Li Er also felt more and more that the situation in the world today was not that simple. This Rome was indeed different from ordinary barbarian tribes, and its strategic level was obviously a higher level.
In this way, if the train of thought was so stuck, everyone pondered for a while but no one could come up with an idea. Finally, Li Er shook his head in frustration, and could only tell himself not to panic first, and to cope with the changes by staying the same.
Let’s build up our strength first.
At this moment, Li Jing looked calmer, because in his opinion...
If the Romans want to use troops and go from the east, they can take the soldiers of the Anxi Governor north to fight alongside Cheng Yaojin. As for if the Romans want to devour Arabia, then these soldiers in their own hands, as well as Cheng Yaojin
The army cannot get through. At this time...
It all depends on Chai Shao's skill, whether he can get the most benefits for Datang. On this point... Li Jing is not too worried, Chai Shao can still be trusted.
When Li Er talked about business with the ministers, Empress Changsun and Chang Le's mother and daughter were both knowledgeable enough to know that it was a major matter, so of course they didn't interrupt. However... compared to Li Er and others, her mother and daughter were calmer.
A lot, anyway... This time I went to Hangzhou to meet Li Sheng.
You, Li Er, have something that you can't handle, but children are different...
If my family's Sheng'er takes action, what's wrong with the situation?
Li Er was worried a lot, and for a while the spacious, luxurious, warm and fragrant carriage made people feel stuffy. But fortunately... in the few days before the New Year's Eve, Li Er and others managed to reach Hangzhou smoothly.
