God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Personal spirit and personal martial arts interests are, at the national level, merely optional choices.

The reason for calling everyone back was that Severus and Perennis discovered something, which stopped the ongoing battle for the Holy Spirit Weapon.

The Roman Empire and the Han Empire were far apart. From the Roman Empire's perspective, it did not believe that the Han Empire had much strategy or planning. Instead, it appreciated the Han Empire's help and support based on the moral obligation of an ally.

Although I don't quite understand why we would go to such lengths for the sake of our allies, that's the reality, so I can only accept it as it is.

"Originally, it was a confrontation between us and Parthia, a battle between the best of two countries. Whether it was us or our opponents, given the possibility of going all out, we wouldn't have hesitated. After all, our positions were enough for us to make a choice." After recounting the events of this period, Severus also mentioned the most unique aspect of this time.

“There’s really no need to stay behind when facing Parthia’s experts, and there’s nothing extra to be careful about. We will definitely not let the opportunity pass us by.” Platius didn’t see any problem with this realistic statement; on the contrary, he nodded in agreement.

Being able to kill Parthia's experts is one of their tasks and duties.

"But since the Han Empire entered the fray, have we seen any Parthian masters?" Severus seemed to be asking the others, but was actually asking himself. When he uttered this question, he already had the answer in his heart.

No, not at all!

Since the Han Empire entered the fray, the experts who appeared on Parthia's side were basically from the Han Empire, and there was a significant gap in both power and martial prowess.

"Could it be that the Han Empire commands this army? Only then can such an order be issued?" Platius, who also had a good political mind, immediately raised the relevant question after realizing this, and followed up with further inquiries.

If such a thing were to happen, it would be a very bad thing.

Facing Parthia alone would be a piece of cake, and facing the Han Empire alone would be nothing more than a clash of titans.

However, if the Han Empire unifies its internal political structure and completes its control and restraint over the Parthian Empire's army, then if they want to launch another attack, they will probably have to choose another direction.

“The Han Empire is an ally of Parthia, not a subordinate of Parthia. Similarly, Parthia can support and accept the Han Empire as an equal, but do you think it is possible for the Han Empire to bow down and become subservient?” After finding an explanation in his mind and explaining it, Severus fell into a deep silence.

An empire is an empire after all, and even for the sake of so-called reputation and credibility, it will not invest too much in itself.

Without sufficient incentives, some things are simply difficult to achieve.

"It seems Parthia did indeed offer a substantial amount of benefits. Otherwise, the Han Empire wouldn't have gone to such lengths. Just the size of the army and the skilled warriors they mobilized would make even an empire think twice, let alone persist for so long." Platius thought carefully for a moment and realized that things weren't so simple. If simply paying money could secure such allied support, and Parthia could afford it, surely the Roman Empire could too?

Although their military strength is not insufficient, it would be a good thing if they could make the Han Empire wisely withdraw.

"If there were a way to get the Han Empire to help you wholeheartedly without giving anything in return, would you do it?" Severus glanced at Perennis, who then stepped forward and spoke.

"It can be achieved without any benefit? Has the Han Empire gone mad? To do something like this without a sufficiently large benefit is truly insane." Even Platius, who thought he had little business acumen, found this idea unreliable.

The Han Empire was an ally of Parthia, not Parthia's father. How could it have gone to such lengths?

“What Parthia is doing now actually has this intention in mind…” Perennis recounted the situation in northern Armenia and explained the current situation in Mesopotamia, telling everyone present the reasons behind it.

Was it simply because his own army was not strong enough that Vologius V was willing to pay such high prices, even including advance payments, to bring his ally, the Han Empire's army, to the front lines?
This reason may be one aspect, but it is not the main reason.

Just think about it: the Roman Empire was able to propose a policy of dividing Parthia in two, so how could Parthia not see it?
Everyone is aware of this overtly obvious conspiracy and understands the harmfulness of such a scheme.

Although Parthia, forced by his own predicament, forced himself to believe that the Han Empire had no ill intentions towards Parthia, this was merely a one-sided wish.

“Therefore, for the Parthians, the current situation between the North and the South is probably the work of Parthian sages. Those who are not outside the situation would probably find it difficult to know the calculations involved.” Perennis shook his head slightly and explained the calculations.

For the people of the Han Empire, coming to this place was indeed for the sake of alliances and interests, but to what extent should a war be waged for the sake of an alliance? Could Parthia decide that?
It is clear that the decision-making power in this regard rested with the Han Empire, but the commanders of the Han Empire did not seem to realize this.

Instead, they were drawn and guided by the Parthian sages, leading their army to the front lines to fight against them.

Due to the alliance and interests, there were indeed no problems in the early stages of the war. However, as the war continued and casualties increased, even if the two sides knew each other well, their hatred for each other would also increase.

The Han Empire had always been on the front line between the two sides, so how could Rome let the other side go?
If the Roman Empire were ruthless enough, it could sow the seeds of hatred within the Han Empire's army, just as it had before Parthia.

At that point, whether it's to continue the alliance or to save face, even without any benefit, the Han Empire will continue to help Parthia, rather than dismantling Parthia to maximize its own interests.

The previous army, the powerful figures currently being challenged, and even Vologius V, who is not currently present, are all compelling evidence. (End of Chapter)