Mythic version of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 6536 Perspective
For the sake of the Han Dynasty's face, the Roman Empire did bleed a little. When Huangfu Song was with Severus and others before, he said something very correct: at least give it some dignity.

The Roman Empire did not want to make things too tense. If it did not choose to self-destruct and drag everyone to death, it would still have to live its life and naturally would not be too harsh on the Yuan family.

In addition, there are many smart people in Rome, and some issues would be better raised by Rome itself rather than letting the Yuan family raise them.

After all, if the enthronement ceremony really happened, Yuan Tan held his breath and asked the Celts directly what to do, then Rome would lose face. If some things were not mentioned, everyone could just let it go, but if they were mentioned, then it would have to be a big deal.

After all, when the Celtics were at their peak, they rushed into the city of Rome, hanged Roman senators in Rome, extorted all Romans, and used gold to measure the ransom of the Roman senators.

This is also the origin of the hatred between Rome and the Celts. Killing a few people on the border is nothing for the senators of the Senate, but rushing into the city of Rome and hanging up the Roman senators and whipping their corpses is a deep hatred.

This is why in the following hundreds of years, as soon as the Romans had caught their breath, they turned around to deal with the Celts and almost exterminated the Celts. By the third century, the Celts had been beaten into dogs by the Romans, the kind that was not presentable enough, so that the Romans rarely talked about the hatred between the two sides.

Because hatred is a driving force for the weak to make progress, but for the strong, if I return the humiliation you gave me tenfold, then there is no such thing as hatred.

So after basically wiping out the Celts and taking all who could be captured back as slaves, the Romans' hundreds of years of resentment had mostly dissipated. But if someone brought up the matter openly, the hatred between the two sides would naturally not be resolved!
Some things are just like that. It's okay not to mention them. It's okay to talk about them in private, but if you exaggerate, you have to have a stance. The Celtics are mortal enemies, even if they don't deserve it, but the toad jumping in front of your feet may not bite you, but it will disgust you.

Therefore, when Rome asked Huangfu Song to be a lobbyist, it made it clear that there were no Celts, only free people from the dukedoms of Eastern European countries; there were also no Celtic elders, only the duke's wife.

It is hard to say about the Eagle Emblem. It is useless for Yuan Tan to have it, and it is unlikely that he will form an Eagle Emblem Legion. However, the Roman Dukes all have their own Eagle Emblem Legion, so it is reasonable for Yuan Tan to have one.

The power to seal and refute. Huangfu Song was a veteran of several dynasties after all. He had seen how powerful ministers bullied the young emperor, so he knew what this was. This was the power to reject the emperor's edict. Did this sound like something that could be given to people?

"These have not been discussed in detail. If there is any need, I can pass it on for you." Huangfu Song rarely showed respect for Yuan Tan himself. In the past, Huangfu Song respected the title of the Han Dynasty, not Yuan Tan himself. Now, this boy is definitely not an ordinary person. He can only befriend him, not make an enemy.

But when these three requests were made to Huangfu Song, his face turned green. He didn't know whether to say that Yuan Tan was cruel, or that Yuan Tan was asking for too much, or whether the calm man in front of him had gone crazy.

At present, the Roman Senate is composed of about 200 members of the Claudius family. Of course, this includes 20 to 30 senators belonging to the Tenth Knight, a dozen senators belonging to Perennis's family, and the rest are about 30 from Nigel, about 20 from Ganasis, about 10 from Gordian, and the rest of the idle senators.

Even though Yuan Tan was raging with rage, and his anger at his own weakness was almost burning himself to ashes, he could only make the most correct choice, accept it, and gain the greatest benefit.

"I want a ray of the imperial will of the Roman Empire, an eagle emblem that I can use, and the power to block or refute any bills formed in the Senate involving our Yuan family within ten years." Yuan Tan said viciously.

Giving the Yuan family twelve senator positions does realize the powers of the duke, but the Roman senators have more than just these powers. Although the senators in the Senate are also important positions, compared with the real powers of the duke, it is not enough, far from enough.

Needless to say, the imperial will must not fall into the hands of outsiders under any circumstances.

Actually, it is not. But generally speaking, it is normal for a Duke to have ten or so positions in the Senate. More than twenty positions is the limit. Those like Nigel who have more than thirty positions are reactionaries who have triggered the death line and need to be suppressed.

Huangfu Song looked at Yuan Tan in disbelief, wondering if he could still think rationally and obtain the greatest benefit.

On the contrary, the eagle emblem is, at present, the least valuable thing here. The problem is that the least valuable eagle emblem is also a treasure in the world. This thing represents Rome's technology of solidifying and transforming collective will, and is the basic equipment for Rome's supreme esoteric thinking connection.

The system of sealing off the throne had already existed during the Han Dynasty, but few people knew about it. However, as the current head of the Yuan family, Yuan Tan knew something about it. He needed this power. Only with this power could he ensure that he would not be taken advantage of by Rome and could even gain benefits from Rome.

"What can our Yuan family gain?" Yuan Tan asked calmly while looking at Huangfu Song. "It can't be the minimum rights of a Roman border county duke. If I remember correctly, every Roman duke has at least this many positions in the Senate."

"You don't need to worry, just say it directly. Rome also knows what it means to ask for a sky-high price and pay a low price. Just say it directly. If they can agree to these three, I will believe that Rome will give me the position of Duke." Yuan Tan looked at Huangfu Song indifferently, which made Huangfu Song feel more and more disappointed. He could no longer figure out whether Yuan Tan agreed or not.

Well, it’s not considered a supreme secret technique now, but if you want to keep your memories from leaking out and being spied on by others with the mind link, you still have to rely on the Eagle Emblem. So to be honest, the Eagle Emblem is actually very precious.

As for the so-called wisp of imperial will, it is actually a cover. As long as the Roman emperor is not crazy, he will not give it, because the imperial will is in the hands of the Yuan family. If the Yuan family is desperate and uses some means to directly detonate this wisp of imperial will, Rome as a whole will be in turmoil.

Yuan Tan looked at Huangfu Song quietly, his eyes were as clear as deep spring water, but Huangfu Song felt obviously a little uneasy when being stared at by these eyes. Even if he sneered in his heart, Yuan Shao had to obey his orders when he was under his command, but Huangfu Song still felt uncomfortable when looking at Yuan Tan.

Over the years, the Roman mind links have been cracked by both the Han and Kushan dynasties. Up to now, the secret technique itself has been analyzed, but currently, whether it is the Han or Kushan dynasty, as long as they use it, their thoughts will inevitably lead to memory leakage.

Since direct confrontation was no longer possible and the Han Dynasty had adopted a policy of inaction and acquiescence, surrender was inevitable.

As for whether he disagrees, judging from Yuan Tan's previous performance, it doesn't seem like that, as he has obviously faced up to the reality. But as for whether he agrees, he dares to ask for all three of these things, which doesn't seem like he is willing to agree.

So even though the Han Dynasty and Kushan invented this thing, they would never use it until their country was destroyed and their families were ruined. This is much more terrifying than browser records.

But it would be different if you had the eagle emblem. Apart from anything else, the secret of mind connection is really a top-level secret technique.

"Which one should be the target?" Huangfu Song felt that he could do it as a lobbyist, but he still had to focus on one of the three things.

"All three are targets, there's no need to emphasize one over the other. It would be best if they can agree to all three." Yuan Tan seemed calm and composed at this moment. He was not stupid, and he knew that Rome could not agree to all three. But now was the time to ask for an exorbitant price. Anyway, the result was already determined, so he would get whatever he could.

Huangfu Song nodded slightly upon hearing this, indicating that he would convey Yuan Tan's request to Rome. However, he could not guarantee how Rome would respond, and it was possible that they would reject it entirely.

"It doesn't matter. It's normal that they were all rejected. I can accept it." Yuan Tan was not excited at all by Huangfu Song's answer. At this moment, Yuan Tan seemed to be divided into two. The anger in his chest was burning, driving Yuan Tan to destroy everything and fight to the death with Rome, but his rational brain suppressed all the anger and forced Yuan Tan to make the most correct choice.

Huangfu Song looked at Yuan Tan, he could feel Yuan Tan's surging anger, but under this anger, Yuan Tan was still able to make the most correct choice. This rationality forced Huangfu Song to treat it with caution.

Huangfu Song got up and left. When he left, he looked back at Yuan Tan twice and said, "If you are really angry, it is better to find a place to vent. Your current situation is not right." "When Rome confers the title on me, I will accept it with a smile." Yuan Tan's words were calm and there was no anger. He spoke in a plain and straightforward manner as if he had recognized the reality. However, Huangfu Song sensed Yuan Tan's true intention. He would rather be like Goujian and take revenge sooner or later.

"If Duke Zhongguo is thinking like Goujian, sleeping on straw and tasting gall, then I think we should change the previous conditions." Huangfu Song adjusted his mentality and gave advice to Yuan Tan. If this was the case, Huangfu Song would not be so frightened.

As for Gou Jian, we have all seen him in history. He was indeed a great man, but he suffered great humiliation after he came to power, and quickly ruined the good situation. Such a person is worthy of admiration, but at least he is not worthy of Huangfu Song's fear.

"Just that condition, I am rebellious." Yuan Tan said calmly, "The third condition is to tell Rome not to think of eating our Yuan family for the rest of their lives."

Huangfu Song was stunned and looked at Yuan Tan with a puzzled look on his face. You have a rebellious heart and you deliberately show it. I totally don't understand what Yuan Tan is thinking. In this situation, you either want to be Goujian or Liu Bang, at least you are both important figures. Now you want to be Goujian, sleeping on straw and tasting gall, and you directly show that you are unhappy. Aren't you mentally ill?

If you really had some ideas at this time, shouldn't you just keep your head down and admit defeat, show your submissiveness, then store up food, build high walls, wait for the opportunity, and then give Rome a fatal blow, to establish the reputation of your Yuan family and wipe out the shame? But what is this now?
"General Huangfu, just go." Yuan Tan said to Huangfu Song with half-closed eyes.

Huangfu Song didn't understand, but since Yuan Tan had made the decision and this matter had nothing to do with him directly, he just played the role of a microphone to convey messages to both parties. Since he couldn't figure it out, he just repeated the original words.

After Huangfu Song left the tent, Yuan Tan supported the table with one hand and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with the back of his right hand. He had swallowed the blood he had vomited before. He would remember what happened today for the rest of his life.

"Rome, let's wait and see." Yuan Tan looked at the south with a bit of coldness in his eyes.

Yuan Tan not only had a rebellious heart, he never thought of surrendering. It was just that he was not as strong as Rome and had to obey Rome's will. But I have laid my rebellious heart out to you and I will tell you the truth. I am not satisfied. If you have the guts, just destroy me. Do you really think the Han Empire did not exist?

Not long after Huangfu Song left, Xu You, Chunyu Qiong and others came in one after another. If any secret was known by a group of people, there was no way to keep it secret. What's more, Rome had no intention of keeping it secret and even deliberately released the news. So when Huangfu Song came here, Xu You had already heard some rumors.

When Xu You came in, he noticed that Yuan Tan's expression was not right. With his intelligence, he realized in an instant how accurate the information he had received was, and his face couldn't help but darken.

"Your Majesty." Xu You bowed and was about to speak when he was interrupted by Yuan Tan.

"We can't stop this. This is the only way. I'm just not as strong as others." Yuan Tan said while panting with a faint smell of blood.

"What on earth happened?" Xu You's face turned pale. He didn't even know the cause and effect now.

Yuan Tan simply repeated what Huangfu Song had explained to him. After listening to it, Xu You's legs went limp and he sat down on the table beside him. His brain started working frantically, trying his best to find another way.

"Don't think about it. This is fate, but at least it's not the worst outcome." Yuan Tan said to Xu You.

"I'm going to the Roman Senate." Xu You quickly made his own judgment. Now that things have come to this, he can only find a way to gain the greatest possible benefit. However, given the current situation of the Yuan family, there are actually not many elites that can be sent out.

The vacant seats for the twelve senators were in itself an open conspiracy. These positions were very important. If the Yuan family wanted to stay in power, they had to arrange some elite figures to come. Whether it was to collect intelligence or study the situation in Rome, the internal political situation, the local status quo and so on, the positions of these twelve senators were crucial.

But precisely because they are so crucial, these elders need to have considerable abilities. If Yuan Tan really wants to get twelve elites to take over, the development of the Yuan family itself will be in trouble.

Although the Yuan family has a team, if they want to extract a dozen elites from this team to go to Rome specifically, then the entire team will probably have to be disbanded. Without selecting some elites, the value of those dozen veteran positions will be limited.

"You, Sima Zhongda, and Cyprian will take turns to go to Rome as senators of the Senate. I will not send more people there. We don't have so many elites to do such a thing." Yuan Tan looked at Xu You and said.

"Yes, this is a conspiracy. If we really send the main civil officials to the Roman Senate, we can certainly gain more benefits and relevant intelligence, and have a clearer understanding of the overall situation and internal dynamics of Rome, but our local development will be in trouble." Xu You sighed and said, "We can only select one or two elites to lead a group of people. If we send more, it will have a great impact on us."

Without sending top advisers, it would be difficult to control many things, and some things would require prompt decisions. Without top advisers in charge, Yuan Tan would not be able to feel at ease. However, if he sent top advisers, he would need to consider the internal situation of the Yuan family.

It would be fine if one or two were transferred, but if there were more, the Yuan family would not be able to hold on.

"Then after we are enthroned by Rome, internal problems will most likely arise. After all, we initially established our country in Sizhao City by gathering the barbarians who were defeated by Rome." Xu You looked at Yuan Tan and suggested in a low voice.

"It's impossible to purge them, they are all our own people." Yuan Tan shook his head and said.

"No, what I mean is that although many barbarians were defeated by Rome, Rome is still their white moonlight. Now that you have accepted the Roman canonization and become the Duke of Rome, the barbarians under our rule will be directly transformed into free people according to you." Xu You lowered his head and did not look at Yuan Tan's expression. The situation was much worse than Yuan Tan thought.

"What will they do?" Yuan Tan asked with some indifference.

"I don't know, but there was actually only one reason why the Slavs were unwilling to accept the Romans' enthronement, and that was that the Romans could not give citizenship to all Slavs." Xu You explained very carefully.

Yuan Tan's expression became even uglier, and the pain in his chest made him clearly realize why the Roman Empire was the beacon of civilization in Europe. It made sense, very much so!

"Once we accept to transform the people under our rule into free citizens, I believe many people will travel thousands of miles to Rome with their families." Xu You said somewhat helplessly with his head down.

What does it mean to be powerful? It means that I did nothing but made a declaration, and you were already in a panic to respond. Yuan Tan once again clearly felt the gap between himself and Rome.

There is nothing much to say about the situation in the third century throughout Europe. All kinds of barbarians were proud to be dogs of Rome.

This is also the reason why Rome thought it had suffered a huge loss, because the status of the Duke of Rome was really a symbol of status in Europe. There is a saying that there are only five independent crowns in the world, and the Duke of Rome is the highest position under these five crowns.

Yuan Tan felt it was a humiliation, but for the tens of millions of barbarians in Europe, this was almost the supreme honor!
　Today I finally updated on time, sigh
　　(End of this chapter)