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 so?" Is it possible that Chen Zichuan still cares about the loss of such a small amount of materials?"
Zhou Yu truly admired Chen Xi's internal affairs and logistics.
"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, "Actually, the current supplies are enough for us. The real problem is 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 Guishuang mainly to gain a good background in Rome."
"Well, Severus let 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. It's hard for us to say anything. After all, the other party is 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.
Rome can't get it, and 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. 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 had short legs. The room is strong enough.
In any other country, it would be a question of whether they were 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 their mouths, 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, Rome wanted to take a share of the pie. The Han Dynasty had nothing to say. Even if after the war, Rome asked for several ports and residences, the Han Dynasty would not refuse. Because the Roman Empire has this qualification, just like the Han Dynasty wanted the east of Media. You can’t use it, but 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 step 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 his eyebrows. It's unbelievable that the Kou family is so fierce and engages in black deals despite the 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 It does 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 until now?
It was previously agreed that the Zhu Luo would be killed, an elite army would be trained, and a large army commander would be appointed by oneself. Later, he would go to settle the accounts with the Kushans, but now the Kou family has just gone to bed.
This is really not because the old bandit can't walk anymore after he conquered the country and wants to enjoy it.
In fact, there is really nothing to enjoy for Lao Kou. His biological mother, the eldest princess, is the eldest son of a noble family, and he is the only one in the family. He has already played with everything that can be played. Even for Lao Kou, anything that can be played, Nothing made him feel more comfortable than the thrilling 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 Guishuang. 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 back then, no matter how good or bad it is, it can still function to some extent, but now there is no retainer team. Lao Kou recruits people, manages the military, and handles things himself. His diligence is comparable to Zhuge Liang...
Thanks to Lao Kou's breakthrough to the separation of inner energy from the body, he avoided the scenario of death from overwork.
In this case, too many untouchables were not only useless to Lao Kou, but would also cause chaos, so Lao Kou opened his mouth to openly traffic in 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 they sent the people away. Go to Yuan's side.
"The Kou family is just a terminal, and those who do business are actually some Vaishyas." 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 foresighted. 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, It'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. 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, to be honest, Zhou Yu was not very interested in Zheng Du's proposal, but now the reality seems to mean 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 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 logistical pressure on us will be great. On the contrary, if we go to the Chola, 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, Zhou Yu had already begun to consider certain future issues at that time.
"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 observations." 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. You think so." Zhou Yu gave Chen Xi a high hat. Chen Xi smiled after hearing this, but did not deny it. In reality, he still has this little 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. You should take those two things from Jiangnan away as soon as possible. When I pass by, they must be there. I can’t pretend I didn’t see it.”
