Old Sword Master

“…” Kaoka understood. Although he mostly relied on his wife’s strength to become a consul, he still had the basic ability to understand political animals. He immediately understood the sinister intentions of Scipio.

But he didn’t say anything.

They have arrived at their destination.

“Consultant of the Carthage Republic, Chief High Priest Lord Kaoka!”

“Your Excellency Kaoka!”

“Your Excellency Kaoka!”

Like the Roman Republic, the consul of Carthage also often served as the chief priest. When the two positions were no longer separated and the latter completely became part of the former, the republican system almost came to an end.

Of course, there is no such problem in the Carthage Republic. Although Kaoka also serves as the chief priest, it is only because of the good performance of the indemnity collection work in the past year. It has met the requirements of the Roman Republic without causing widespread social disgust. It also successfully dealt with the accusations from Rome that some Carthaginians joined Antiochus III to oppose the Roman War.

All these efforts have been recognized by the Elder’s Council, so Kaoka has scheduled to continue to retain the position of High Priest after the end of this year’s consul work.

This is very good for Kaoka, which means that even if he does not have the position of consul, he is also the top 5 powerful figure in Carthage (of course, he must be second only to Taizu at home) and will be in power again The position of the official will also be easier.

But what does this mean for Kaoka?

As he slowly walked into the temple, he was filled with despair and regret.

Chapter 400 52

The sun hasn’t fully risen yet, and the gray and haziness are still hanging over the sea.

But human beings don’t just want to kill their own kind in the sun shone brightly and with good sight.

Wood’s eyes captured from Water Element allowed him to see the enemies clearly. Most of them were unarmored. From the posture and movement of the enemies, they seemed to be much worse than the Spaniards on the main plane.

Of course Wood wouldn’t care too much, it won’t be known until after playing.

“Is that Utica Budenis?” Kusuka also knew this female Warlock City Lord.

The enemy is getting too close. Even without Wood’s eyes, Lev and Kusuka can see that the enemy’s advantage in the number of ships is 5 to 1, and the number of personnel is 1 to 1.

Originally planning to rush into Utica to do a big fight, to get rid of the chaos anyway, Kusuka, who became a hero of Carthage’s revitalization, really felt that his life had a big ups and downs.

“Didn’t you say that Utica Budenis firmly supports Hannibal and wants to fight the parasites of Elder’s Council?!” Kusuka asked Lev, she was also very enthusiastic about fighting with Elder’s Council. of.

The farther away from the city of Carthage, the lower the probability of becoming a veteran. The gradually Elder’s Council increasingly represents the interests of the capital. The farther away from the capital, the more limited the national cohesion.

Even the Roman Republic, which was founded on farming and warfare, faced similar problems. In the end, the republican system was unsustainable as a fundamental social foundation. Compared with Elder’s Council, Augustus could give people from other provinces a more reasonable distribution of benefits. They paid taxes, no matter “gold” or “blood”. “They are more than the people in the capital, and of course they should have appropriate powers.

This is especially true of the Carthage Republic, where the economy is very concentrated in the city of Carthage.

Of course, because of the different economic conditions, the city of Carthage is so important in the Republic of Carthage, and 90% of the elders are registered in the capital.

“She betrayed Hannibal and Carthage.” The night concealed Lev’s gray face, and formed a very painful picture with his purple exterior (set tào), he murmured, ” They were all interrupted by the Romans. It was the Romans who contacted them, which contributed to the alliance between the Kaokas and Utica Budnes. It must have been, but why I didn’t hear anything about it. The Romans were completely No mobilization.”

He prepared the boat to be small and concealed, but the route was too direct and the speed was not enough, and he was soon completely surrounded.

Kusuka wanted to say something more, Wood raised the sword and she immediately fell silent.

…

On the ocean outside Utica, the festive atmosphere is much more enthusiastic.

Wood their boat was completely surrounded by 5 enemy ships, 3 warships, 2 soldiers and merchants. The speed of the boats was (very tǐng) fast. Marcus also brought a few experienced Roman soldiers to help maneuver. sailboat.

Although Scipio did not despise Wood, what he wanted to solve this time was Hannibal. By the way, Hannibal’s death, the Kaoka couple and the Carthage Elder’s Council had the heart-wrenching opportunity to incite a civil war. Han After Nibal’s death, the Hannibal faction was the target of Scipio.

Of course they must hate Scipio and the great Rome. Of course, it doesn’t matter. Without Hannibal, Scipio would support Hannibal’s remnant party and the Carthage Elder’s Council.

Marcus admired this plan very much. He admired Scipio even more. When did he hook up with the female City Lord of Utica?

The betrayal of Utica Budenis was the root cause of Carthage’s failure again this time. Marcus regretted his opponents, who were too strong against them.

Although Scipio did not call out all day to kill Carthage, he did think about it when he was in the peace talks.

Utica Budenis actually hesitated about Hannibal who had gone back and forth, but when her friends in the Elder’s Council in Carthage told her that the Kaokas were in secret contact with the Romans, She immediately made a decision, and she could only do so.

How can her family’s 100-year career in Utica be ended in her hands?

“Is Wood -Lombard on the opposite ship?” Now Utica Budenis is eager to prove her worth to the Romans. She shouted, “I am Utica City Lord Utica Budenis. The (yin yīn) conspiracy instigated by your storm Evil God and Antioch III has failed. We, the people of the Carthage Republic, are united and will never be affected by you foreign interference forces, resolutely abide by the contract, and resolutely refuse to join. Your unjust war!”

Wood alone stood on the side of the ship, watching these enemies quietly. He was not nervous at all. There were no trebuchets, rotating crossbows, and artillery on the ship of this world.

These Carthage ships were all castrated by the Romans, and they didn’t even hit corners. Only the last ship under the command of Marcus seemed to have some professional naval equipment.

“You try to protect our crew, we have to go to Utica after we solve these people.” Wood’s words sounded to boost morale in Lev and Kusuka.

“Your Excellency Wood, thank you so much for not being able to die as a slave.” Kusuka suddenly said a farewell message to Wood, “The doctrine of Lord of the Storm can only be discussed in the next life.”

Lev didn’t speak, he just worried about Hannibal silently.

“You will die, but not today. It is the Romans who are going to die today. Remember to treat the wounded afterwards. After killing the Romans, you have to rush to Utica.”