Everyone present knew that the culprits were the brothers Caracalla and Geta. Now that Caracalla's whereabouts are unknown, the only one who should be killed is Geta. Liu Xin waved his hand and announced that the banquet was over and everyone went to the gladiatorial game.
Go to the field.
The Colosseum is a landmark building in the city of Rome, also known as the Colosseum. The magnificent circular building can accommodate more than 90,000 spectators at the same time, which amazed Liu Xin. However, now the people in the middle and front row of the Colosseum are
There were only a few hundred spectators sitting in the stands. In addition to the civil and military ministers around Liu Xin and the kings of the fifty-five newly independent countries, the officials and nobles who were captured in Rome were also taken here.
Before executing Gaita, Liu Xin first ordered fireworks to be set off. These colorful fireworks were originally used to transmit signals in the military, and this was the first time they were used to celebrate victory. Although it was daytime, the colorful fireworks still made these kings so excited.
I was extremely amazed. As for the nobles, they had no time to appreciate it because they were worried about their own lives and deaths.
After the fireworks ended, Geta was escorted into the Colosseum. In just a few days, Geta seemed to have aged ten years, and his blond hair on his temples had turned white. The bodyguard threw down a broad sword and a shield.
, and then withdrew.
At this time, Liu Xin turned to everyone and asked: "Everyone, do you like to watch gladiators dueling each other, or do you prefer to watch gladiators fighting wild beasts?" [
Everyone was trembling and dared not speak. Liu Xin smiled and said: "Forget it, if we find a gladiator to duel with Geta, if Geta wins, wouldn't it be a life in vain? I have always been kind,
Let Geta compete with the beast!"
How dare these people have any opinions? Not only do they have no opinions, but they also praise Liu Xin sincerely, not just saying that your Majesty is kind-hearted by nature and that he is actually a blessing to all people in the world.
Liu Xin didn't care. He smiled, waved his hand and said, "Let it go."
At this order, the four iron doors in the Colosseum opened at the same time, and four ferocious beasts roared into the arena, two lions, a tiger, and a cheetah. In order to make the scene more thrilling, this
Several beasts have not eaten for three days in a row.
Suddenly, a man stood up and said: "Dear Your Majesty the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, warriors usually fight against a ferocious beast. This, this seems to be against the rules."
Liu Xin had done some research before. Although he could not name this person, he knew that he was the king of Lower Germany. The two provinces of Upper Germany and Lower Germany were originally the territory of Geta, and many of them were in the territory.
All kings have some kind of relationship with Geta, and this king may be a relative of Geta.
However, Liu Xin was not angry, nor did she punish the king because he interceded for Geta. He just said lightly: "It is not a gladiatorial performance now, but the execution of Geta, which is naturally different from usual. Besides,
Rules are set by people. Now I want to change the rules. Do you have any objections?"
Although Liu Xin was smiling when she said this, her eyes were sharp as she looked at everyone. Who dared to say they had any opinions? And even if they had opinions and Liu Xin was willing to listen to them, it would be too late. Just listen.
There was a shrill scream in the Colosseum, and when everyone looked around, Geta had been thrown to the ground by a male lion, his throat bitten off. Immediately, the Colosseum roared like thunder, and the four beasts were fighting for food.
The bodies of the towers were biting each other, and the intensity was no less intense than the battle between man and beast.
After less than half an hour, the melee finally came to a close. The three beasts each curled up in a corner, leaving only one strong lion to enjoy the delicious meal.
Although the scene was bloody, these people in Da Qin had long been accustomed to it and did not even find it exciting. The civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty also crawled out from the pile of dead people, with the same fearful expression. At this time, Liu Xin turned to the crowd and said calmly He said: "Look, everyone, the fight between beasts is equally exciting, so why do people have to participate? In my opinion, gladiators should no longer be allowed to participate in the Colosseum from now on."
Who dares not to listen to his words now? Just because of his words, I don’t know how many gladiator lives have been saved. Of course, the bloodthirsty characteristics of the people of Daqin will not be changed for a while, and Rome Since then, there have been no gladiator performances in the Colosseum, but there have been many underground gladiatorial performances, which were also controlled by Liu Xinfa.
After brutally executing Geta, Liu Xin suddenly ordered the release of all captured Roman nobles and officials and returned to their confiscated lands and houses. All the beautiful girls who had just danced in the palace hall were taken home by each of them. This Dao's sudden order made the Roman nobles who thought they were going to die so happy that they couldn't believe their ears.
Originally, Liu Xin planned to execute all these nobles, bring their wives and daughters back to Chang'an, and distribute them to the ministers as spoils of war. Firstly, he was worried that Ma Yun would be unhappy. Secondly, Liu Xin had a clear intention from the beginning of these wars. The goal is to overthrow the rule of the Qin Empire and divide this huge empire into several small countries. It is not for the purpose of occupation. Now that this goal has been basically achieved, his strategy should also change from being tough to being kind. host.
In this war, the Han army not only suffered heavy casualties, but also consumed a huge amount of various materials. In order to make up for the losses, only part of the property confiscated from the homes of these nobles could be returned to them. However, for these nobles, they could survive. That's good. Now I have not only got back the house and land, but also some of my belongings. This is already an unexpected blessing. Who dares to push further and make other demands?
Three days later, Liu Xin led a large army to return to the dynasty without leaving a single soldier in the fifty-five kingdoms of Qin. This made the kings of all countries deeply respected.
A few days later, the army arrived at Ctesiphon, the capital of Parthia. At this time, Zhao Yun had completely defeated Arshak and captured Artabanus. Vorogis also heard the news that the Han army had captured Rome, and he was afraid of being attacked. Due to the attack by the Han army, he had to drag his sick body to the Han army camp to plead guilty, but was temporarily detained by Zhao Yun. As a result, Taixi Feng fell into the control of the Han army.
Ctesiphon was conquered twice by the Qin army and was devastated by the Qin army. Later, it was with the help of the Han army that Ctesiphon returned to Parthia. During the period when the Han army was in Ctesiphon, they had nothing to do with the people. Therefore, when the Han army returned to Ctesiphon this time, they were more popular than Vorogis and his son.
After Liu Xin entered the city of Ctesiphon, he did not accuse Vorogis of Parthia's duplicity. He only sent a letter to Arshak, asking him to come to Ctesiphon to meet him.
Although Arshak was afraid, he did not dare not to come. Fortunately, after Liu Xin saw the father and son, he did not bring up the old matters again, but just comforted them with pleasant words. At the same time, he proposed to hand over the handkerchief. Theia was divided into three parts, and Vorogis and his son each took one of them. They still unified Parthia externally and implemented autonomy internally.[
Both Vorogis and Arshak disagreed with this plan, but the situation is stronger than the people, so you have to bow your head. Ardaban agreed with both hands. Although he did not win the right to inherit the throne, he still had his own A whole world, and the look in Liu Xin's eyes was a little different.
After settling the grudge between Vologis and his son, Liu Xin turned around and severely reprimanded the two bold guys Liu Yu and Bian Zhang. When they arrived in Chang'an, the two brothers would inevitably be detained for a few days. Although Liu Xin has always emphasized that children should not be raised like flowers in a greenhouse and that they should have more experience, they should also have a certain limit. This time they ran away from home, which was obviously a step too far.
At this moment, the guard outside the door reported that it was Aldaban who asked to see him. Liu Xin knew that in this arrangement, Aldaband benefited the most, so he must have expressed his gratitude, so he waved his hand to the guard. Let him in.
Sure enough, Artabanus paid homage as soon as he entered the door, and then said: "Dear Your Majesty, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, I have a daughter of young age who I would like to dedicate to Your Majesty and serve as a pillow. I hope Your Majesty will not say goodbye."
Liu Xin was stunned for a moment and then asked: "But the one who promised to marry Caracalla?"
Artabanus blushed and said shamelessly: "Sure enough, there is something that can be hidden from Your Majesty. It is this woman. This woman..."
Liu Xin waved her hand, turned to Liu Yu and asked: "Yu'er, I heard that the girl and you have been together. You should know her temperament and appearance. Is it suitable for my father to marry her? Tell the truth, you have to be careful."
Liu Yu scratched his head and said hesitantly: "This, this, I just feel a little awkward."
Liu Xin laughed loudly and said: "I'm just giving you a try. Your mother and the others are enough. Why would you want to mess with women again? Aldaban, thank you for your kindness. I will keep your good daughter." Marry someone else."
Artaban was greatly disappointed. Suddenly he saw Liu Yu on the side and had another idea. He quickly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know that His Royal Highness..."
While he was talking, another guard reported that it was an urgent military situation in Chang'an. Liu Xin waved his hand and said: "Ardaban, I have important matters and I won't keep you here. Please leave."
Artabanais had no choice but to surrender.
It turned out that this was a good news sent by Ma Yun's order. Wei Yan defeated the coalition forces of Goguryeo, Fuyu, Mahan, and Chenhan in Liaodong, beheading more than 100,000 people. The King of Goguryeo was frightened, tied Yi surrender, and was willing to fight against the Han Dynasty. He bowed his head and proclaimed himself. Ma Yun immediately ordered Yi to be executed late in Chang'an Market and his nine tribes were punished. Such cruel punishments have been abolished in the laws of the Han Dynasty, but Ma Yun will never show mercy to traitors and traitors. When the news came out, Fuyu and other countries voted in succession and were willing to imitate Goguryeo and declare themselves vassals and pay tribute. Ma Yun agreed.
For a long time, Liu Xin has always hoped to eliminate foreign enemies and provide the Han Dynasty with a peaceful development environment. Now that everything is leveled, the Han Dynasty will not have any opponents in ten years, and after ten years of development, who will Can the country catch up with the Han Dynasty? Liu Xin couldn't help but look up to the sky and smile: "My wish will come true!"