Chapter 3369
The Unalienable Power
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Rahul's diligent preparation and communication ultimately lived up to expectations, and he successfully contacted Vasudeva I. After a series of tests and speculations that were not particularly complicated but rather busy, they gained a better understanding of each other and made more informed assessments.
For Vasudeva I, Rahul's actions were tantamount to digging up the graves of the Brahmins.
However, as the emperor of the Kushan Empire, Vasudeva I not only did not find Rahul's behavior wrong, but was actually quite pleased with it.
The current situation of the North being stronger than the South relies entirely on the power held by the royal family to maintain the balance. They reap benefits in the process of maintaining this balance, and the benefits they can obtain each year are not small.
Under normal circumstances, without external attacks or disturbances, Vasudeva I would naturally choose Duhlai's plan, which is to weaken the power of both the North and South, and then further strengthen the power of the royal family, thereby making the empire stronger and his power greater.
However, things have changed. After careful consideration, Vasudeva I has decided that Rahul is also feasible and has a high success rate.
Although the invasion of the Han army made the external environment more difficult.
But it is precisely because of this difficulty that the Brahmins will make more concessions and retreats, and give more benefits, so that Vasudeva I's power will become stronger.
However, such a concession is not quick and cannot be considered a decisive move. In fact, it may be quickly reversed after the war ends, returning the situation to its previous state.
Even Vasudeva I could not understand all the Brahmins in that state.
"By severely damaging the Brahmins' internal personnel and weakening their actual control over the local areas, we can concentrate this power in the hands of the royal family, becoming the strongest among the north and south and the royal family. Naturally, this will allow us to gain the fighting power of the entire empire." Vasudeva I murmured softly, looking at the distant sky.
It's a good strategy and a good plan. If we really have to point out its flaws, there are only two.
One possibility is that the Han army from the south might take advantage of this opportunity to launch a further attack, causing even greater losses to the southern Brahmins, and possibly even crippling them.
Another force was the Yuezhi army from the north, which had always been at odds with the southern armies.
If this attack on fellow disciples were to occur again, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The internal turmoil in the south will inevitably lead to further suppression and control by the Yuezhi people in the north. In some special cases, before the Yuezhi royal family has even finished resolving these issues, other places may no longer belong to the royal family.
With such obvious consequences, the benefits are naturally even more obvious as well.
If successful, they could directly annex the entire south, then take control of the north, unleash the true power of the Kushan Empire, and show the Han Empire just how far their efforts over the years could go.
As for failure, Vasudeva I did not need to worry too much, or even about his reputation being ruined.
This plan was ultimately proposed by Rahul, and most of the actions, personnel deployment, and so on were decisions and choices made by Rahul alone.
If it fails, there will most likely be no way to leave. And it was indeed Rahul who came up with the idea. When it was time for Vasudeva I to pass the buck, he naturally did not hesitate.
Merit may belong to His Majesty the Emperor, but faults are absolutely unacceptable. This is especially true of high-level political exchanges, which are of paramount importance. "Inform Commander Rahul that due to the Han army's attack on the Kabul Valley, a large number of troops and manpower have been committed to the northern war. I fear there are not enough troops to assist him. However, I will remain his steadfast support and bless him with success." Looking at the messengers around him, Vasudeva I delivered these words, then allowed the messengers to pass them on to Rahul.
Upon seeing this message, Rahul couldn't help but smile.
Now that we have gained His Majesty the Emperor's approval, the next step is the actual baptism.
Most of the northern troops have moved towards the Kaibor Pass fortress and are still fighting and exchanging blows with the Han army in the Kabul River Valley. As a result, Rahul can now do some things of his own without too much difficulty.
Whether or not the Han Empire's army's attack was the reason this part of the army was stationed around the Khyber Pass fortress, it was a good thing for Rahul.
The northern army could not possibly march south during this period, which meant that if something really happened in the south, it would take the entire north a day or two longer to provide support than usual.
Compared to the time saved by a previous aggressive approach, this time is actually quite normal.
"Notify Kusroy that we can prepare to begin the operation. Let those idiots understand what they should and shouldn't do." Rahul, who was already prepared, directly passed the relevant orders to Kusroy, and then let Kusroy carry out the plan.
After the order to begin the operation was relayed, Rahul also relayed the notification to Vasudeva I that the operation was about to commence.
After the operation is completed, Vasudeva I will need to send someone to lead Helirah to clean up the mess.
Just one visit will make the Brahmins in the south understand what the iron fist of an empire is, and what an empire truly is!
It can be said that during this operation, Rahul did not command any trustworthy legion, but instead left everything to Kusroy.
The reason is quite simple: to eliminate the Brahmins, one must first confront their power.
As an army under the Brahmanical system, even an army trained by Rahul himself would be influenced by Brahmanism and would have its power exploited under the blessing of Brahma's words.
But Kusroy, being an untouchable, is a completely different case.
As an untouchable being, someone like Kusroy could not possibly contemplate the gods, nor would he receive their blessings, and naturally, he would not receive the inner energy and talents bestowed by the gods.
Without these things bestowed by the gods, the internal energy within the body is entirely obtained through fighting with swords and blades, and naturally it cannot be taken away by the gods.
It can be said that Kusroy, leading his legion, might be defeated or killed in battle against the Brahmins, but he would certainly not be without the power to resist.
Moreover, after Rahul's careful calculations, how much power could this group of Brahmins possibly mobilize in a short period of time?
"Now we'll leave it to Kusroy. We should set off too." Rahul, intending to give Kusroy some cover and buy him a little time, agreed to the other Brahmins' request and led his army eastward to confront Guan Yu of the Han Empire. (End of Chapter)