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Text Chapter 658: Meditation in the Bathroom

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    What Li Ke broke was his right forearm, and strictly speaking, it can't be called a fracture. It should be regarded as a relatively serious bone fracture, and the muscles were also severely strained.  However, under the careful treatment of the imperial doctor, and because he is young and strong, his recovery ability is much stronger than that of ordinary people. Therefore, after nearly a month of treatment, the wooden board on Li Ke's hand has been removed, except that he cannot temporarily  Except for using too much force, there is nothing serious about doing other simple movements.

    The weather in the Mediterranean area is hot, so the Romans¡¯ favorite thing to do was to bathe.  Moreover, in the Roman area, some people divided the life of Roman nobles into two things, namely bathing in the morning and banquet in the afternoon.  Although this statement is somewhat exaggerated, bathing and banquets did occupy a considerable amount of time for Roman nobles.

    If you want to take a bath, you must have a bathroom. Most Romans will go to the public bathrooms in the city. However, what Li Ke cannot accept is that the public bathrooms in the city are mixed bathing for men and women. Although he has never been in it, imagine that all men and women bathe together.  The scene of bathing naked in it was really shocking.

    However, most aristocratic homes have their own private bathrooms. These private bathrooms not only occupy a large area, but are also very luxurious. They are usually made of fine marble, and some places are covered with gold and inlaid with gold.  The bathrooms in the manor where Li Ke lives are extremely luxurious.

    In the hazy steam, Li Ke sat naked in a large bathing pool several feet long and wide, with his arms resting very relaxedly beside the pool. Not far in front of him, the little slave girl Kelis was swimming in the pool.  As she swam away, her plump breasts and round buttocks were looming in the clear water, looking like a legendary mermaid.

    Kelis swam in the pool for a while, maybe feeling a little tired.  The soft arms swam to Li Ke's side in the water, then pulled Li Ke's right arm into his arms and massaged it gently.  Although Li Ke's injury has recovered well, if he wants to fully recover, he must do some activities. In addition, massage can also help with muscle recovery.

    "Hmm~" Li Ke closed his eyes and groaned comfortably.  Speaking of it, the Roman nobles did enjoy it, especially the large baths they built. He had seen similar ones at Li Min before.  But it is much smaller than the one he is in, and its functions are not as complete as this one.  Even during the time Li Ke was recuperating in Rome, he felt like he was unwilling to miss his childhood. He believed that if he had lost his determination, he might really have fallen in Rome.

    But then a smile appeared on the corner of Li Ke's mouth.  It was also in this bathroom a few days ago that he invited Wang Fangyi and Cen Changqian over, and while taking a bath, he expressed his thoughts about getting involved in the Mediterranean.  As a result, after hearing this, Cen Changqian and the other two fell into deep thought. After a while, they suddenly stood up and were amazed by the idea on the spot.

    The three of them then began to discuss the feasibility of entering the Mediterranean. The first step was to choose a place for them to develop.  The three people quickly reached an agreement on this point and chose the Iberian Peninsula where the Visigothic Kingdom was located.

    The reason why we chose this place is first of all because the Iberian Peninsula is far enough away from Rome and is located at the east and west ends of the Mediterranean Sea.  Li Ke's occupation there would not overly stimulate the Romans.  In addition, this peninsula is also the largest of the three peninsulas on the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It guards the Strait of Gibraltar and connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean.  It can be said that geographical location is very important.

    As for the Visigoths on the Iberian Peninsula, Li Ke really didn't take them seriously.  Although the other side had a glorious time and defeated the Western Roman army, at that time the Western Romans were besieged internally and externally, and their army had long been corrupted. It could be said that they were completely vulnerable. Any barbarian with some power could defeat them.  The Visigoths were just one of the more powerful groups.

    What¡¯s more, after so many years, the Visigoths have already merged with the local Roman nobles. Now the nobles of the Visigoth Kingdom are as degenerate as the Eastern Roman nobles he saw.  For such an opponent, Li Ke had full confidence. He did not even need the most elite Han firearms troops. As long as he was given a prairie cavalry, he could sweep across the entire Iberian Peninsula.

    It is precisely because of this confidence that Li Ke quickly regarded the Iberian Peninsula as his own. However, if he wanted to get involved in the Mediterranean region, he had to have a prerequisite, that is, the cannibal could not block him.  neck.

    If Li Min wants to gain a foothold in the Mediterranean, he will definitely need support from the Tang Dynasty and Li Min. If these manpower and material resources are to be transported, they must pass through the Suez Canal controlled by the Big Eater. In case the Big Eater interferes with it, prohibition  If these ships pass, they can go around the southern tip of Africa. This route is not only dangerous, but also takes several months longer.

    ??The way for the cannibals to move eastward has been blocked by the Tang Dynasty. Coupled with the constraints of the four-nation alliance,As a result, there was a brief peace between them and Rome, and the road to the north was also blocked.  As a result, they only have two routes left to advance westward into the Mediterranean and southward to occupy Africa. If Li Ke intervenes in the Mediterranean, he will undoubtedly seize food from the mouth of the big food.

    Therefore, Li Ke, Cen Changqian and other three people all believed that if they really intervened in the Mediterranean, they would definitely arouse the hostility of the cannibals.  However, it is not that there is no solution, but this solution cannot be done by Li Ke alone. He must rely on the strength of Datang, Daqi, and even Tianzhu, and Li Ke must personally come forward, so the problem of food can be solved  Put it aside for now and wait until he discusses it with Li Min after he returns.

    Apart from cannibalism, the only person in the entire Mediterranean who needed Li Ke's attention was naturally only one Roman. Although he had tried his best to choose a place far away from Eastern Rome, as the traditional overlord of the Mediterranean, Li Ke entered the Mediterranean  This matter will definitely arouse the hostility of some upper-class Roman nobles.  Although they still need to rely on Datang and do not dare to react too hostilely, they control the entire Mediterranean after all. If they use some means secretly, it will also bring a lot of trouble to Li Ke.

    Precisely because of this, after considering this, Cen Changqian suggested to Li Ke that he could tell Irina alone about this matter and get her help.  Cen Changqian had already seen the Roman Empress very clearly. She was a woman who would risk everything for her feelings. In addition, Irina had no real feelings for Constans II, so Li Kero asked her to  If the other party confesses, she is likely to get Irina's full help. After all, if Li Ke can gain a foothold in the Iberian Peninsula, then the distance between her and Li Ke will be much closer, and they may even be able to stay together in the future.

    Li Ke, who was lying in the bathtub, thought of Cen Changqian's suggestion, but felt a little conflicted in his heart.  In fact, to be honest, Li Ke didn't have much feelings for Irina before. At most, it was just out of a man's instinctive urge to hunt for beauty. In addition, Irina is also the queen of Rome. This status is very important to any man.  They all have a compelling appeal, and Li Ke is certainly no exception.

    Even Li Ke just wanted to have fun at the beginning. After all, he was just a passerby in Rome. He would leave soon and may never even come back, so he didn't mind being here with a beautiful and noble woman.  A woman has a short-term relationship, but this emotion is only physiological at best and cannot be regarded as a real relationship.

    But now the situation has changed. If he wants to gain a foothold in the Mediterranean in the future, he will definitely have to deal with Rome. Then he will definitely have more interactions with Irina, and the other party may even become one of the most important women in his life.  , then in this case, Li Ke had to seriously consider the relationship between him and Irina.

    Irina is the queen of Constans II, but Li Ke doesn't care much about this. What's more, he learned from Irina that Constans II is far more interested in men than women.  He hadn't even touched her for a long time, which made Li Ke feel more affectionate towards Irina.  Coupled with the fact that Irina has taken good care of him during this period, Li Ke can feel the sincerity of the other party. It seems reasonable to tell the other party his plan. At least Irina should understand after hearing this.  very happy.

    However, Li Ke still had some hesitation in his heart, because if he told Irina his plan, then she would definitely try her best to help him. In this way, Irina would become an important helper for him among the Roman nobility.  Although it will not be life-threatening, it will have a certain impact on her status.

    "Although Irina is a queen, the power behind her is not great. She seems to be a little alone. It seems that she needs to find a strong helper, so that even Constans II will not dare to do so easily.  Touch her!" Li Ke, who was closing his eyes and meditating, suddenly said softly, with a relaxed look on his face.

    Just when Li Ke finished speaking, the curtain of the bathroom door was opened by two beautiful female slaves, and then Irina walked in from the outside. She was only wearing a robe made of light gauze.  The slender legs and plump breasts are looming in the gauze. Especially after entering the bathroom, the gauze becomes even more transparent after being fumigated by water vapor. Any man who sees it will feel excited.

    Irina walked gently to the bathtub with her bare feet, but when she saw Li Ke sitting there with his eyes closed, her face turned slightly red. This was her first time with someone other than her husband.  The men bathed together, so when they came in, they were very nervous.  Although Li Ke didn't notice her now because he was thinking about something, it still made her a little shy.
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