Parthian Empire, imperial capital Ctesiphon.
This is a twin city.
The city of Ctesiphon was divided into the eastern city and the western city Seleucia. In the early years, the imperial capital of the Parthian Empire was Seleucia, while Ctesiphon was just a remote and desolate village with few people.
In order to prevent enemy raids, the then king Mithridates I often took the nobles to garrison in Ctesiphon to take shelter. Over time, Ctesiphon developed, from a small and poor mountain village to the summer capital of the empire.
Nowadays, when it comes to the imperial capital, Ctesiphon is the default, and eastern cities like Seleucia are no longer the political center. Because of Seleucia's key location, many ethnic groups gathered there, including a large number of Greeks, Syrians, Arabs, Jews, and Chaldeans, making Seleucia very prosperous and an economic center.
As for the eastern city of Ctesiphon, it is where the king and nobles of Parthia are now located.
The Royal Palace of Ctesiphon is magnificent.
On the whole, it is a splendid scene, giving people a sense of grandeur. When Ctesiphon was under the previous king Vorogasis IV, the country was united at first but gradually declined. After being attacked by Roman expeditionary forces one after another, the imperial capital of Ctesiphon was burned.
More than 20 years ago, Vologasis IV's son Vologasis V launched a coup, forcing Vologasis IV to abdicate, and then took power. He quickly adopted a military strategy at home, strengthened the court's military strength, and opened sea Doing business makes the country stronger.
Vorogasis V, whose national power was rapidly increasing, was very aggressive.
In order to avenge his past humiliation, he led his army to attack Rome several times and achieved a series of victories to avenge his past humiliation. But not long after, the military power of the Roman Empire also developed, and Vorogasis V, who had a strong army and horses, did not please him.
Because the Roman Empire was also very strong under the reorganization of Queen Victoria.
The two sides fought evenly, but in the end, no one could do anything to anyone?
Vorogasis V adjusted his strategy and began to expand eastward. He promoted his daughter Olivia, who was rich in military strategy, and asked Olivia to lead the army to the east. Under the leadership of Olivia, the army lived up to expectations and reached Tianzhu's area.
Unfortunately, Olivia was defeated.
It failed miserably.
Not only that, Olivia also became a prisoner and became Lu Xuan's woman. Olivia saw how powerful Lu Xuan was and how powerful the Ming Empire was. She was overwhelmed by Lu Xuan and lost all her fighting spirit.
After being bewitched by Lu Xuan, Olivia returned to Ctesiphon.
However, the journey was not smooth either.
On the way back, she encountered cold winter weather and was delayed. It is now April before she returns to China. Olivia stood outside the East City, looking at the splendid city, feeling extremely excited.
She is finally back.
Olivia stayed for a while, then went straight into the city and returned to the imperial city. When she saw Vorogasis V, with tears in her eyes, she saluted excitedly: "Father."
Vorogasis V was already forty years old.
At that time, his father, King Vorogasis IV, had been in power for nearly forty years. If he had not made a coup in advance, there would have been no chance at all. Vorogasis V had curly hair hanging down to his ears, a big beard under his chin, a hooked nose, and a golden crown. He was very majestic.
He was dressed gorgeously and had piercing eyes, giving people an extremely powerful impression.
As if, just like a lion.
In Parthia, Vorogasis V was also known as the wise man. He was not only the king, but also the commander-in-chief of political affairs. At the same time, Vorogasis V also obtained the rights of Zoroastrianism and became the Pope of Zoroastrianism.
Zoroastrianism is called Zoroastrianism in Parthia, and it mainly believes in the god of fire.
This sect had a strong influence in the Parthian Empire. In history, the Parthian Empire fell and the Persian Empire rose. Zoroastrianism became the state religion of the Persian Empire, and its influence was even greater.
This time, Vologasis V took control of the church in advance, and everything became different.
Vorogasis V looked at his daughter. He doted on her because she was very capable. He smiled slightly and said, "You led troops to fight, but you came back alone and followed you to attack Tianzhu. Where are the people?"
"They were all defeated and became prisoners."
Olivia knelt on the ground and said, "Reporting to my father, my daughter suffered a miserable defeat and became a prisoner."
Immediately, Olivia began to explain the battle.
From the beginning, he raided Lu Rong in Lan's City and beat Lu Rong until Lu Rong could not resist and had to retreat to Lan's City. Then, she led troops to attack Lan's City. She was about to capture Lan's City, but was defeated by the Ming army who suddenly came.
Olivia elaborated on the combat effectiveness of the Ming army, focusing on describing the strength of the Ming army and explaining the war clearly.
After Olivia elaborated, she said that after her defeat, she retreated to the city, but was defeated again and even became a prisoner. Olivia didn't say that she was slept with by Xuan Lu, hiding the news.
She knew what to say.
There are some things that must never be said.
After Olivia elaborated, she said: "Father, Lu Xuan is extremely tyrannical. The Ming Empire is so powerful that even Tianzhu has been completely annexed. We are now facing a huge threat."
"Lu Xuan let his daughter back because he hopes that the two countries will have a truce and maintain peace. My daughter believes that if the Parthian Empire really wants to fight Lu Xuan, it cannot be the opponent of the Ming Empire. A truce and peace is the only option."
"waste!"
Vorogasis V was instantly angry.
He stood up in a hurry, with murderous intent, and shouted loudly: "You are so stupid. You became a prisoner. You were frightened by Lu Xuan's simple words. You have to endure such a big defeat. How can you be convinced when the news gets out?" Everyone? Can the many nobles in the country swallow this breath?"
"You have let me down too much."
Vorogasis V's eyes were very angry.
He flicked his sleeves and said forcefully: "Did Lu Xuan underestimate this king too much? Do you think I will be frightened by your description? The army of the Parthian Empire cannot be provoked or humiliated. The Roman Empire is so powerful, I If you are not afraid, how can you be afraid of the emperor from the far east?"
After some venting, Vorogasis V ordered: "Whoever comes, notify Vorogasi and Artabanus to come and discuss the matter."
Vorogis and Artabanus, both sons of Vorogasis V, fought with each other.
However, they are all quite capable.
Vorogis is the eldest son and the most promising heir. Artabanus was good at military affairs. He had followed Vologasis V in several expeditions against the Roman Empire and made great achievements in military affairs.
