Chapter 2583
Unprecedented Heights
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The plight of the soldiers and the real-life situation have combined to create the current difficulties.
Antioch had a strong city, abundant food supplies, and a large number of defenders, but that did not mean it was foolproof.
The Roman Empire's attack and suppression of the northern barbarians has officially entered a critical juncture, and it can be said that there is no room for error.
So much manpower and material resources have been used, so much time and resources have been consumed, and invested in this war. If we cannot achieve success in one battle, then all the costs consumed in the process will be wasted.
After a failure, the three barbarian tribes have become alert, and future battles will not be as easy as this one.
The three barbarians who do not hinder each other internally, know that the lips and teeth are interdependent, and know that they should rely on each other will definitely not be much easier than the current Parthia.
But if the eastern provinces were completely lost, even Severus, who was fighting in the north, would have to withdraw from the front battlefield to deal with the rapidly deteriorating situation in the eastern theater.
It can be said that if that situation really happens, all the efforts made before and all the risks taken will be of no effect.
Regardless of their performance, with such consequences and costs, the legion commanders of the entire eastern province basically had no other choice but to go to military court.
Even if there are two sets of laws, it cannot save their existence.
Because in this process, not only the barbarians were sacrificed, but also the citizens of the Roman Empire.
Thinking of this, Benito turned his head and saw Dirina with a nervous expression. He knew what the other person was thinking and shook his head slightly.
"Hold on here. As long as we can hold out until reinforcements arrive, that will be enough!" Although the consequences are serious, Benito still knows very clearly what he should do in the current situation.
If we can retreat in other places, we may not be able to retreat in this place.
"To what extent can you hold on?" Dilina also knew the answer, but still asked the question.
"Antioch is a good place. If we can't defend it, it will be the place where you and I will be buried..." Benito looked out of the house, looking at Antioch that had been affected by the war, and recited slowly.
The huge Syrian province lost such a huge strategic space due to a momentary negligence, resulting in the loss of the time that should have been held.
As a human being, you must always be responsible for your own actions. You have already shouldered so much responsibility, so it doesn't matter if you take on a little more.
Compared with the consequences of going to a military court, I would rather use death and glory to bring about a relatively better result.
"I understand. I'll prepare it right away!" Seeing Benito like this, Dilina breathed a sigh of relief and walked out with a calm smile.
Although he personally could hardly afford the glory of the Fifteenth Legion, as the legion commander of the Roman Empire, being in this position meant he had to shoulder the corresponding responsibilities and obligations.
With the Empire!
Outside the city of Antioch, whether it was Vologases V or Fars Sassanid, they all had inexplicable emotions in their eyes when they looked at Antioch, the capital of Syria.
For hundreds of years, it was the first time that the Parthian army came to this place, as an attacker and a victor. "Rome, which was once thought to be so powerful that it could not win, is now facing our attack and can only be besieged in the city, waiting for our judgment. Now, if they can go, we can go too!" Vologases V looked at the Parthian generals around him, pointed at the city wall in the distance, and expressed his inner feelings.
Fars Sassan, who had never been to this place, felt a sense of heroism in his heart when he looked at the city in front of him.
Neither himself nor his ancestors had ever led the imperial army here to let the Romans witness their power and let the Roman people feel the suffering they had once endured.
Noticing the flag above the city of Antioch, Ardashir, without a second thought, simply drew out his internal energy and added it to the bow and arrow, then drew the bow and shot.
Accompanied by an attractive and dazzling light, the flags raised on the city walls of Antioch were broken.
The Parthian soldiers who witnessed this scene cheered loudly, as if they had welcomed a major victory.
Vologases V, who witnessed Ardashir's actions, had a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
Whether it is Ardashir, the grandson of Fars Sassan, or Atratome, the general he discovered, they can be said to be very powerful.
Not only are they young, they are also very strong and have a promising future.
With such a young man on hand, the future will only become brighter and brighter, and the future of the Parthian Empire will be completely revived in his hands.
Compared with the past when the Parthian Empire only had the name of an empire but not the reality, in the eyes of Vologases V, the day when the Parthian Empire would truly be worthy of its name is not far away.
"Their soldiers are so excited? I didn't expect Vologases V to have such prestige..." Xi Zhong glanced at the Parthian army and praised involuntarily.
A monarch who is deeply loved by the people, a monarch who is likely to stay beside them in the future, is not a good thing.
In any case, handing over such a large piece of land and such a large population to Vologases V would only make people uneasy.
When his strength reaches a certain level, will Vologases V still stick to his current intentions and abide by the alliance between them?
Even if Vologases V could comply, what about the future?
The world is bustling with people, all seeking profit. This is especially true as a spokesperson for a country or a collective.
"An emperor who can lead an army in person is, no matter what, truly outstanding in terms of courage and spirit. Moreover, the abilities demonstrated by Vologases V in other aspects are not weak at all..." Xu Shu was not surprised by this result. Instead, he felt that Vologases V's behavior was indeed very good and outstanding.
"Yeah, they're all not weak!" Xizhong retracted his gaze, muttered softly, and then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Sima Yi just glanced at Xi Zhong and finally gave up the idea of stopping him.
Originally they just wanted to remove the Fourteen Eagle Flags, but not only did they fail to achieve this goal, they also pushed the battle line forward hundreds of miles, directly bringing the arrival of Vologases V to an unprecedented height.
(End of this chapter)