God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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“If it’s just to slow down the Roman Empire’s advance, why would we need the White Horse Cavalry to leave? Although I haven’t personally witnessed their strength, I’ve heard their legends. They were truly invincible in the north. Having such a legion to help us should be a good thing. It can not only increase our combat power…” Jiang Qi frowned slightly, then explained the positive implications of this matter, adding a touch of admonition, “Perhaps we had conflicts with them in the past, but now we are fighting against external forces. Given Gongsun Bogui’s character, he wouldn’t betray us in this way.”

Jiang Qi himself knew a bit about Gongsun Zan, knowing that he was a typical representative of the iron-fisted faction and also someone who actively fought against foreign powers.

Although the methods were indeed somewhat ruthless, it is undeniable that under Gongsun Zan's command and assistance, the entire north, especially the Youzhou region, was rarely invaded by the northern nomadic tribes.

Therefore, whether from a practical point of view or from the perspective of the state, Gongsun Zan had no reason to harm them in this regard.

Since we won't harm them, what's wrong with letting them serve as our fighting force?
Even if it involves paying with wealth or something, would the Yuan family be short of a little money?
To put it bluntly, even if the money were actually sent over, would Gongsun Zan accept it?

Given Gongsun Zan's personality, he would probably consider this kind of money a disgrace, and would be even less likely to accept it.

“The White Horse Cavalry is indeed incredibly powerful, I have never denied that. If they were really in Armenia, both our army’s combat effectiveness and survivability would be greatly enhanced, but that’s not the main reason…” Ju Yi glanced at Jiang Qi again, hesitated for a moment, and then explained the main reason for the matter.

For the Yuan family, the purpose of coming to this place was never to conquer and seize territory, but to deplete the local population resources and ensure a sufficient labor force.

This matter cannot be made public. If possible, it is best to keep it a secret from everyone, including other members of the Han Empire, including Gongsun Zan.

Things that involve fundamental interests should naturally be concealed.

Besides these essential aspects, there is another very important reason.

That was the task assigned to the Yuan family: to hold back the Roman Empire and slow down its advance, rather than to completely antagonize it.

In any case, the place where they planned to establish their own territories and kingdoms was not too far from the borders of the Roman Empire, and could be considered a neighbor.

Although there are no purely friendly relationships between countries, there are certainly relationships based on mutual interests, at least for now.

In other words, even if the Yuan family wanted to completely delay the Roman Empire's advance, they did not want to sever the relationship between the two sides. Therefore, in the process of planning, apart from causing trouble for the other side, they only engaged in minor skirmishes.

If both sides want to have an equal dialogue, they must ultimately demonstrate some strength; words without strength are just empty talk.

"If the situation hadn't been so special this time, with the risk of being surrounded and annihilated by the enemy, I wouldn't have wiped out their entire legion and left such a bad impression." Ju Yi sighed softly after explaining the facts, his words tinged with helplessness. Ultimately, political factors influenced reality, preventing him from fully committing to combat and scheming.

"So the reason for refusing the White Horse Cavalry is because of their special nature?" Following this line of thought, Jiang Qi quickly understood the reason.

“That’s right, the White Horse Cavalry is very special. I don’t need to elaborate on its special characteristics. In today’s world, which legion has a faster killing speed than the Vanguard? Probably only the White Horse Cavalry. Moreover, unlike the Vanguard which can control its movements at will, once the White Horse Cavalry gets into a state of readiness, there is no retreat.” It was precisely because of the special circumstances of the White Horse Cavalry that Ju Yi felt so troubled.

How strong are the White Horse Cavalry in terms of combat power?
As someone who has conducted in-depth research, Ju Yi naturally knows that Bai Ma is exceptionally strong, but this strength comes with a resolute determination, a determination to advance without retreat.

It can be said that the behavior of the White Horse Cavalry was a perfect reflection of Gongsun Zan's own Hu (non-Han) character.

Once the blade is drawn, there is no turning back; it is a matter of life and death!
"So it's better if the White Horse Cavalry doesn't attack. Once they choose to attack, given the defensive capabilities and formations of the opposing legion, it's only a matter of time before they are routed, and that time will be extremely short..." Jiang Qi's expression changed instantly as he recalled the intelligence sent back from the front lines.

A full-scale war is indeed the best demonstration of an empire's war potential. Whether it's the intensity of the attack, the scope of the attack, or even the area of ​​attack, it will reflect the strength that an empire should have.

However, things are completely different when facing a special opponent like the White Horse Cavalry.

Without a complete formation and organizational ability, facing an opponent like the White Horse Cavalry would be no better than easily harvesting wheat.

It's normal to win and lose on the battlefield of an empire. Even if some powerful legions are lost, it's not a big deal. However, it's better to avoid doing such things without completely destroying the relationship between the two sides.

Especially in pure legion annihilation battles, demonstrating strength once is enough; if you keep doing that, it might really become difficult.

"So that's why I hope Bai Ma leaves. Although there are many reasons, and they are quite complicated, whether from a personal perspective or from our perspective, I hope he can leave Armenia." It can be said that this is exactly what Ju Yi thought in his heart. He just held onto hope and tried his best.

As for forcibly expelling the other party from this area, Ju Yi never even considered such a thought.

"The sword flashes like flowing water, like a white horse galloping by in an instant. The White Horse Cavalry can indeed do this. Since that's the case, let's find a way to get them out of here." After confirming that it wasn't an internal conflict, Jiang Qi accepted the order and turned to make arrangements to prepare for the arrival of General Gongsun Zan of the White Horse Cavalry.

Gongsun Zan, who was eager to see his former leader, did not spend too long. He led his White Horse Cavalry and arrived at the Armenian capital as easily as taking a stroll.

"Is this the White Horse Cavalry? They are indeed the fastest cavalry in the land, and the unified white horses are truly awe-inspiring." Standing atop the city wall, Jiang Qi watched the white tide appear on the horizon, growing visibly faster than anyone could see, his words brimming with astonishment. (End of Chapter)