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    What Li Ke didn't expect was that after listening to his last words, Irina suddenly grabbed his hand with excitement and said with a look of surprise: "Sanlang, are you going to choose the Mediterranean coast as the location for the founding of the country?  ?¡±

    "Yes, I originally thought that the Mediterranean region was the sphere of influence of Rome, but after arriving here, I discovered that the current Rome is no longer the original Rome. The land in its hands is very limited, and most of the other territories have been occupied by barbarians.  , so I want to seize a piece of land from these barbarians as the foundation for my future country!" Li Ke said firmly.

    "Great!" Irina almost jumped up after hearing this, but because she was in the water and had spent a lot of energy before, she couldn't do it. But in the end, she still lay on Li Ke's hand and cheek.  He gave her a kiss to vent his excitement.

    "Sanlang, I love you so much. The Mediterranean is indeed a good place to build a country. Except for Rome, the others here are some chaotic small kingdoms. With the power behind you, it will definitely be easy to conquer. In addition, these areas  Under the rule of Rome in the past, whether it was agriculture, handicrafts or commerce, it was already on a considerable scale, which was much better than desolate places like America." Irina seemed to be afraid that Li Ke would regret it, and she talked about several things he had done in the past.  The benefits of statehood in the Mediterranean.

    "Yes, that's what I thought." Regarding Irina's support, Li Ke also felt that his hanging heart had finally settled. Before, he was worried that the other party would object, but he did not expect that Irina would  So supportive.

    But Irina is also a very smart woman after all. She soon thought of Rome's reaction to this matter. She pondered for a moment, and then asked: "Sanlang, since you want to establish a country in the Mediterranean, then  Have you chosen a place?¡±

    "Yeah!" Li Ke nodded.  "The southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea is too close to the man-eating Egypt, so it is not suitable to choose there. The northern coast is divided into three peninsulas. Among them, the Iberian Peninsula is the largest and guards the transportation artery between the Mediterranean and the outside world, so I decided to move there first.  Conquer the Visigoth Kingdom and use it as a base for development!" Li Ke did not hide it, after all, Irina's help was needed for this matter.

    "Sanlang is really thoughtful. The Iberian Peninsula is the farthest from Rome. Although the level of civilization is not as high as that of the Apennine Peninsula, it is larger in area and geographical location. In addition, the Apennine Peninsula is also the birthplace next to Rome. If Sanlang occupied it,  If so, I'm afraid it will also cause dissatisfaction among some Roman nobles!" Irina is indeed the queen of the Romans and understands the thoughts of the Roman nobles very well.  The key point was immediately revealed.

    "Well, the reason why I chose the Iberian Peninsula is because I am worried about touching Rome's nerves. After all, we are still allies now, and even if I establish a country in the Mediterranean, I hope to coexist peacefully with Rome in the future, and even form an alliance to fight against the northern barbarians and the southern barbarians.  Big cannibal invasion!" Li Ke said very seriously.  There was no lie in his words. At least he did not want to become an enemy of Rome until he had established a foothold in the Mediterranean.

    "I understand!" Irina suddenly gently leaned on Li Ke's chest and said softly.  "Don't worry, Sanlang. I will try my best to help you in Rome. Although I may not be of much help, as long as I am alive. I will not let Rome hurt you!"

    Irina¡¯s voice was very soft, but it contained determination.  But even Li Ke was moved by it, but he didn't want his woman to be hurt by defending him, so he held Irina's shoulders with both hands, turned her face to him, and said solemnly  : "Irina, I won't let you take risks, but now our relationship is well known to everyone, so after I intervene in the Mediterranean, I will definitely have a certain impact on you, but it doesn't matter, because I have  I have arranged a powerful ally for you, and as long as he is there, no one in Rome will dare to touch you!"

    "Allies?" Irina asked curiously.

    "Yes, Chang Qian has quietly left the manor and entered the city today. She has probably met your ally when she appears." Li Ke said with a mysterious smile.

    To the northwest of the Holy Palace in Rome, there is a huge square. This square is the political and economic center of the entire city, so it is directly named after Constantine.  In the center of the Square of Constantine stands a huge granite pillar tens of meters high, and at the top of the pillar is the statue of Apollo brought from Athens.

    On the north side of the Forum of Constantine is the famous Roman Senate. There are dozens of marble steps in front of the gate of the Senate, where dignitaries of all ages have delivered speeches.  On the west side is a square square called Theodosius Square, which is the gathering point of many military thoroughfares. It is also the largest and busiest market in Constantinople. Around the square and on the streets,  You can see various types of shops, not onlyMeat, wine, aquatic products, vegetables, etc. are commonly consumed, as well as luxury goods such as silk, jewelry, goldware, and leather.

    On the east side of Constantine Square, there is a main road leading to Hagia Sophia. Because this main road is close to the Royal Palace, and there are Hagia Sophia and Constantine Square at both ends, there are many  All the great nobles in the city chose to settle here, and countless mansions were built on both sides of the main road. The most eye-catching one is naturally the residence of Prince Theodosius, the younger brother of Constans II.

    Although there was no harmony between Theodosius and Constans II, he was of noble birth and served as the consul of the Roman Army. Among the entire Roman aristocracy, except for Constans II,  There is no nobleman who can compare with him, so his mansion is naturally built very luxuriously.

    Just because of Constans II, the consul power of Prince Theodosius was greatly reduced. Except for the mobilization of a few less important troops, most of the other Roman legions were controlled by Constans II.  hands.

    It is precisely because of this that Prince Theodosius seemed to be doing nothing.  Moreover, he also realized the ability of "self-defilement" without any teacher. Like other Roman nobles, he lived a life of drunkenness and dreaming every day.

    Originally, according to Theodosius¡¯ daily habit, the morning was his bathing time.  After getting up in the morning, everything from washing to having breakfast is done in the bathroom. Moreover, his bathroom also has a luxurious gym where you can carry out weight lifting, fencing and other sports activities. Generally, Theodosius spends a lot of time in the bathroom.  In the morning, although today is no exception, there is one more person in the bathroom.

    In the large gymnasium, standing in front of Theodosius was a large food merchant wearing a robe, a full beard, and a turban on his head.  Although Rome and Dashi have a hostile relationship, the commercial exchanges between the two countries have not stopped. Dashi merchants often enter Rome to sell goods, especially some luxury goods from the Tang Dynasty and other places. These Dashi people can also get them.  , so these big food merchants often have access to some noble mansions, and it is not surprising that a big food merchant appears in Theodosius's house.

    "His Royal Highness has not been seen for several days, why has he become so haggard?" The food merchant said in proficient Greek as he removed the fake beard and turban on his face, revealing a handsome face. It was none other than Cen Changqian.  .

    At dawn this morning, Cen Changqian went into the city disguised as a food merchant, and then secretly asked to see Theodosius. In order not to arouse suspicion, Theodosius did not arrange a formal meeting, but met him in the bathroom.  In the past, he often received visits from some businessmen here and bought some rare goods.

    It's just that Prince Theodosius today is pale, with two dark circles on his face, and looks like he doesn't have enough sleep. He is completely different from the energetic look when they met before. That's why Cen Changqian has this look.  ask.

    Hearing what Cen Changqian said, Prince Theodosius smiled bitterly and said: "It's nothing. I just have some business worries recently, so I can't sleep at night. It makes Mr. Cen laugh."

    "I heard that His Majesty the Emperor transferred an officer from the navy to join the Roman legion in the city, and that legion happened to be under the management of His Highness the Prince. It seems that His Majesty really has a deep brotherly love for His Highness, as if he was afraid that you would not have enough manpower.  A confidant has been specially assigned to help you." Cen Changqian suddenly smiled and said, but his words were so harsh in the ears of Prince Theodosius.

    It turned out that some time ago, Constans II once again poured sand into Prince Theodosius's men and transferred a confidant from the navy to the Roman legions in the city. As a result, Theodosius had not many soldiers in the first place.  His power was shrinking again. This situation made him very panic. He was worried that this was a precursor to Constans II taking action against him, so Theodosius couldn't sleep for several days in a row, and his spirit was not likely to be any better.

    After hearing this, Theodosius's face changed, and he asked Cen Changqian with a straight face: "What do you mean by Mr. Cen's words? Are you just here to make fun of me?"

    Unexpectedly, Cen Changqian laughed and shook her head after hearing this. After a while, she slowly said: "Your Highness, I have misunderstood you. I came to visit your residence this time on the order of His Highness King Wu."  , came here specially to save the life of the Prince!"

    Hearing what Cen Changqian said, Theodosius was stunned at first, and then said with a burst of ecstasy: "His Royal Highness King Wu is really willing to save me?"

    "Of course!" Cen Changqian said with an upright face, "In fact, His Highness King Wu also sympathizes with His Highness the Prince's experience, and He also admires His Highness your military ability. After all, under the threat of cannibalism,  Rome can live without His Majesty the Emperor, but it absolutely cannot live without His Royal Highness the Prince. Out of responsibility for his allies, His Royal Highness King Wu decided not only to save the life of His Royal Highness the Prince, but also to??I want you to regain control of the army. Only in this way can you use your talents!  "

    "Is thisis this possible?" Prince Theodosius said with some doubt.  Originally, he just wanted to save his own life, and he didn't think about anything else.  But for Li Ke, Theodosius also had a greater role.
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