Although the current situation of the three empires is not bad, the internal situation is not good. It's just that the glory of the empire's prosperous age covers up all decline. If you really want to say it, whether it is Rome, the Han Dynasty, or Kushan has very big problems.
First of all, the Han Dynasty itself had no choice. The family had transformed from the pre-Qin aristocracy, and it had taken four hundred years of energy to grow to this level. If it did not take steps towards the outside world, it had only one option: involution. Once it embarked on the road of involution, the two Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties were close. In front of you.
Although Chen Xi can penetrate upstream and downstream, constantly integrate industries, and create new demands, in essence, these behaviors are only to the extent of extending his life. It can be said that as long as the problems of the aristocratic family are not solved, the Han Dynasty will enter the Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Talking about metaphysics and classics, class solidification, is basically a destined path.
However, Chen Xi may not be able to directly overthrow a family or something. Even if he can do it, it would be too cruel to bring the revolution on his own head. The final result can only be a compromise with the laws of historical development. Since he can't do it, If it doesn't work, then sit down and talk and find other ways to solve the problem.
In this way, relocation becomes a matter of course, which not only solves the problem of the family, but also solves the problem of involution. As for the trouble caused by doing so, compared with the problems caused by involution, it is still acceptable. , naturally the Han Dynasty stumbled out with the help of force.
Rome's problem was even more collapsed than that of the Han Dynasty, and it was a problem that could not be solved in theory. Unless Rome could make the cake super big, allowing citizens to gradually hide behind the scenes, and blind the barbarians with information asymmetry, otherwise Pompi would What Anus can do now can be said to be the best situation.
The problem is that the above proposal is a layout that can only be completed if Western society continues to develop for another fifteen hundred years. As far as the current situation in Rome is concerned, even ten Pompianus cannot solve it.
To put it simply, this out-of-control Roman chariot is hurtling all the way. The best way is to get a reducer to gradually slow down the chariot. However, due to technical and experience problems, no one can do this. We can try every means to strengthen and thicken the tank, but this is not a solution to the problem at all.
Even if this continues, the result is that an ordinary bicycle loses control and hits the most painful point for people. After it is thickened and reinforced, it becomes an off-road vehicle. The moment it really crashes, the people inside will be shattered.
It can be said that Rome is basically finished. It can now rely on force, finance, and wisdom to maintain its rule. But as time goes by, it will sooner or later rely on the inertia of rule to maintain its rule. But there are still about 1,400 years in Europe. Only then can we point out the social system that allowed Rome to truly transform. Rome was basically heading for a dead end.
As for the country of Kushan, let’s not mention it. Anyway, the Han Dynasty did not want to be involved in the country, so they could only eat meat, and Kushan was the designated piece of meat.
Therefore, it no longer matters how big the shortcomings of the Kushan system are. Anyway, whether there are any shortcomings, they will be hammered to death by the Han Dynasty, so the significance of paying attention is no longer that great.
While Zhuge Liang was thinking about the situation in Rome, the Roman Senate had already selected a date for the arrival of the New Year, and now a group of Roman senators were approving last year's taxes.
Generally speaking, Pompianus did a good job last year, and he also got a lot of silk from the Han Dynasty, so that the Roman soldiers who participated in the war were able to get some new clothes made of silk, and everyone was happy. Including Severus's bonus to the soldiers during the mid-year statistics, Roman citizens are now quite wealthy.
Under such circumstances, the popularity index of the Severus Dynasty was naturally very high. In turn, more and more barbarians wanted to join the Roman Empire. However, the ascending channel that had been temporarily opened during the Rome-Parthia War was closed again. , so that now the barbarians are quite anxious.
"Pompianus, I did a rough calculation before. We should have a balance of 1.3 billion sesterces." Herodian asked puzzledly, looking at the final deficit in the financial data, which was a bit strange. Pompianus asked, "Why is it negative? Oh, no, why is the financial balance still negative?"
During the feudal empire, there was basically no such thing as a negative number in finance, because a negative number meant not only no balance, but also overspending. The problem is that there is no money, so how did you overspend? As for using the accumulated property, that is another question. .
"I have invested all my money in mining, public construction, roads, aqueducts, bridges, animal husbandry, agriculture, and handicraft workshops, so the balance has become negative." Pompianus picked up the incense burner from the Han Dynasty. , took a big breath, felt a little more energetic, then put the incense burner aside and said with a tired look.
"Is there such an operation?" Herodian looked at Pompianus with a strange expression.
"If you don't do this, His Majesty will pay the soldiers crazy wages, so it's better to spend them in advance." Pompianus said half-relying on the seat. After following Severus for half a year, Pompianus My head is almost bald, it’s just too much money.
"Well, that's true." The corner of Herodian's mouth twitched twice, and then nodded. Pompianus was not talking nonsense, this is the fact.
"By the way, we actually have a balance of 1.3 billion sesterces. This is almost comparable to our peak." Herodian asked with a little curiosity when he saw that Pompianus looked tired and didn't want to speak. .
"..." Pompianus glanced at Herodian and said nothing. In fact, it was not a balance of 1.3 billion, but close to 2 billion, which had exceeded any peak period of Rome.
It’s not that Pompianus managed the business well, it can only be said that Pompianus was forced by Severus, and every copper was put to use, and Severus was not allowed to spend a penny. If Severus gets anxious, the other party will slash Pompianus' prepared projects.
However, Pompianus can still grasp this degree, which is not too exaggerated. It is precisely because of this kind of pressure that Pompianus has learned all kinds of weird operations. Although it is inevitable that there will be some When the boat capsized, I stumbled onto the road.
In addition, the silk pricing power was obtained, and the barter of jade and silk greatly improved the Roman finances and created considerable profits. In addition, this thing is state-owned, who sells it and how it is sold? It was all arranged by Pompianus himself, and naturally he squeezed a lot of money from the domestic tycoons.
In addition, Pompianus' current approach can be regarded as industrial integration, so Rome's finances are much better, and have advantages compared to the period of the Five Wise Emperors. After all, silk and jade were bartered This method allowed Pompianus to draw a large amount of money from the country, and then used the money to subsidize state-owned industries.
It's just that Pompianus didn't dare to say a single unnecessary word. He didn't keep any money in the treasury. He would rather borrow money from the big families in the country for turnover, and he was determined not to leave a copper plate for Severus. Yes, this is Pompianus. Sri Lanka’s policies require no money, and the national treasury is empty!
"Then what will happen next when His Majesty distributes bonuses?" Herodian said softly.
"I don't care, the treasury is empty anyway." Pompianus rolled his eyes. In Herodian's opinion, the money Severus sent out was already enough. If he sent it again, it would really be fatal, so the treasury didn't even have a copper plate. No.
"..." Herodian had nothing to say, so he couldn't help but sigh and changed the topic, "How's the discussion going in Guishan?"
"The food and housing are in charge, and the food and salary are also included. The food and salary per person for a year is about the same as our regular army, and it is from my side. I feel very satisfied. Besides, aren't those yellow men clamoring to join the war and become citizens every day? I'll give them a chance." A smile appeared on Pompianus' face.
Rome finally agreed to send troops. On the one hand, it was its own needs, and on the other hand, it was Kushan's sincerity. Kushan was willing to pay for spices and pepper. These things were also considered luxuries in Rome. By the way, these things were basically Kushan's monopoly. product.
In fact, the Maritime Silk Road can be built, and Kushan ships can run from Kushan to Han Dynasty at all costs. The main business is the trade of pepper, spices, silk, and porcelain. Both of them are basically worth the price of gold. It goes without saying that Kushan is naturally wealthy.
As for food, Kushan has the Indus River Plain and the Ganges River Plain in its hands. If there is no other food, it is super abundant, so naturally it is not a problem.
In addition, Vesutiva I was a little expert in diplomacy in history. When Sasanian Persia was rising in the official history, this guy formed an alliance with the Kingdom of Armenia from a super long distance. He dragged Ardashir with him because he had no choice but to push him to the west. Go, Ardashir didn't break into Kushan.
Including the means of recovering Khorasan and Khwarezm when he first came to power, Vesutiva I was very constructive in both foreign affairs and domestic affairs. However, compared with the two emperors of Rome and Parthia, this guy had A very obvious shortcoming is that Vesudeva I could not command an army.
However, this was not a big problem in the era of Vesudeva I. Most of the time, all problems could be solved by relying on diplomacy, economy, and its own strength.
Just like now, Vesudeva I tried to make a deal with the Roman Empire before he ordered Rahul to fight Guan Yu. After a year of diplomatic communication, Kushan finally made Rome interested, with a thousand denarii per person, You pay a deposit to Rome first, and all food and clothing are included when you go there. As long as someone delivers it, you can pay directly for the next batch.
It's so clean and tidy. Although the condition is that you must have an elite talent, this is not a problem in Rome's eyes. They can't conduct surprise training with dual talents, but with a single talent, it's drizzle.
