God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Armenia is located east of the Black Sea and west of the Caspian Sea. To the north lies the Greater Caucasus Mountains, while to the south lie numerous lakes.

It is an excellent land for both growing crops and grazing livestock.

This geographical advantage also determined the unique topography of Armenia.

With the Roman Empire's Turkish province on one side and the Parthian Empire's Azerbaijan on the other, the Roman Empire's offensive direction could only be from west to east. Only after occupying Armenia could it have the possibility of attacking from the north to the south, launching a pincer attack.

The Yuan family, located north of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, and whose troops are stationed in Armenia, would find the quickest and most convenient way to transport them there via the Caspian Sea.

Not only is the journey shorter, but transportation is also more convenient, resulting in lower logistical costs and less pressure. However, doing so would involve passing through the Turkish provinces of the Roman Empire, which carries extremely high risks.

Therefore, after confirming the reality, the army dispatched by the Yuan family eventually bypassed the Caspian Sea, landed in Azerbaijan, and headed straight for Armenia. After entering Armenia, they began to set up defensive lines to guard against and defend against attacks from the Roman Empire.

However, they eventually discovered the Roman army, negotiated with them, and coordinated the arrival of supporting troops, but they didn't arrive just a few days earlier than the Roman Empire.

For Canassius, Duke of the Eastern Roman Empire, the issue was really not a big deal, as it only concerned the Armenian region.

On the one hand, I am extremely familiar with this land, and on the other hand, this land is close to the Turkish provinces.

Whether it's food production, equipment, or reserve soldiers, it can be said to be extremely rich and lacking in everything.

Emperor Septimius Severus of the Roman Empire held off the main force of the Parthian Empire in Mesopotamia, so he did not have to worry about the pressure coming from the south of the Parthian Empire, nor did he have to worry about the enemy's logistics and military strength.

It can be said that it was precisely because he was based on the edge of the Turkish province that Ganassis was able to better understand the disparity in strength between the two sides.

Whether in terms of numbers, scale, or even logistical pressure, he is much stronger than his opponent.

With more troops, more food, and more weapons, how could we possibly lose?

The goal is to conquer Armenia in the shortest possible time, then advance eastward from Armenia towards Azerbaijan, and eventually launch a land attack southward to cut off the Parthian Empire's logistics in Mesopotamia.

Whether by directly attacking the heartland of the Parthian Empire via the Caspian Sea, they could deliver a fatal blow to the Parthian Empire.

However, these are all routes to be taken later, not the routes to be taken now. For Ganassis, the most important thing is to take Armenia and wash away the shame he has borne in the past.

"Besides gathering intelligence on the Han Empire's army, also send a letter to the Han Empire. As for the contents of the letter, there's no need to tell them to retreat; just express the emotional connection between the two sides." After a moment's thought, Ganassis looked at Joshua of the Sixteenth Legion, who was about to leave, and gave his answer and instructions on the spot.

Joshua pondered the command for a moment, then instantly understood the reason. He smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood, before turning and leaving. "Even the strongest fortress has weaknesses, and a seemingly impregnable fortress is often breached from within," Ganassis explained, noticing the confusion in the eyes of the crowd.

Sending the letter to the people of the Han Empire, but not to the people of the Parthian Empire, was not only a way of acknowledging the Han Empire and looking down on the Parthian Empire, but also a way of using diplomacy before resorting to force.

If the Han Empire truly had self-awareness and sense of propriety, it should have made some token gestures after receiving the letter and then begun preparations for its retreat.

If someone lacks self-awareness and chooses to stubbornly resist, then there's nothing more to say. If you can't persuade an opponent with words, then you'll have to persuade them with your fists.

Regardless, the power of the Roman Empire was still considerable; after crushing so many foreign tribes, they had yet to find many who could rival it.

"Moreover, we sent such letters to the people of the Han Empire, but not to the people of the Parthian Empire. That's enough to affect their mentality. Once suspicion arises, it's hard to put it off completely. If we're lucky, we can accomplish all this without losing anything." Ganassis looked up at the city standing in Armenia, so beautiful and alluring.

Thanks to the terrain and structure of the mountains, Armenia's capital city has typical national defense measures, making it look indestructible and incredibly solid, giving people a strong sense of security.

"Armenia is not only home to us, but also to the Han Empire's army and the Parthians. If they were united and cooperated sincerely, we might have to give up on this idea. But they clearly haven't done that, and that's our opportunity!" Ganassis further encouraged everyone, explaining the broad prospects for the future and the possibility of success.

Even military units within the same country's military academy can have conflicts, let alone military units from different countries.

“Understood. In that case, notify the prepared army to begin their march into Armenia.” After a moment’s thought, Luciano devised the method the army should follow.

In addition to having the barbarian army launch a full-scale attack to draw the enemy's attention, it is also necessary to get the main force moving. Regardless of whether the enemy can detect all of this, it will play an effective supporting role.

If the enemy detects the movement of our army, they will inevitably move as well, revealing weaknesses in the process.

If the enemy fails to detect the whereabouts of our army, then it's not a problem at all. If they can't even get this kind of intelligence, then they have nothing to fear.

"Alright, this task is entrusted to you. I believe you will do an excellent job." Ganassis said with great pleasure as he looked at Luciano, who had volunteered to step forward.

Although the task was not difficult, the willingness to obey orders and commands greatly reduced the subsequent troubles.

As for the Seventh Loyalist Legion, its shortcomings and flaws will likely need to be addressed gradually over time.

If the situation can be salvaged, then everything will be fine; otherwise, the Seventh Army will likely gradually drift away from the front lines.

Compared to defeat on the battlefield, which could even lead to the loss of one's flag, a nation's army that has never even stepped onto the battlefield is not such a bad thing to say. (End of Chapter)