Chapter 3396
Cutting the weeds without pulling them out at the root
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Both sides were satisfied with the result. As for Kusroy, Rahul, and Banham, they did not elaborate on the matter at this time, but simply moved on from it.
For Rahul, it was enough that a wise man like Banham was willing to step down and help coordinate the internal forces of the Brahmins, stabilize the rear order, and supply food.
The weakening of the Brahmin class's overall power, the further enhancement of royal power, and the further enhancement of the military power held by the king were all good things for Rahul.
As for the price paid for this, Kusroy was ultimately just one person.
Everything has its value, and naturally, it also has a price to pay. For just one person to be able to obtain so much, it can be said that it is not a loss at all.
Moreover, this so-called cost is not unchangeable.
"A mere grunt thinks he can stop Kusroy? He's seriously underestimating me." Watching Banham disappear into the distance, Rahul withdrew his gaze, his words tinged with disdain.
In terms of intelligence alone, the other party is indeed a veteran, far superior to him in scheming, plotting, and even domestic affairs.
However, as a military commander, these were not his strengths.
Although Kusroy's army was not large, it was undoubtedly composed of elite troops, each with formidable fighting power.
Ordinary grunts simply cannot defeat Kusroy, even with a numerical advantage.
If Kusroy wanted to evacuate, he would hardly encounter any obstacles within the current city limits.
Therefore, from the perspective of actual military strength and power, Rahul is very optimistic about Kusroy and believes in his heart that Kusroy will not lose.
Even if Banham sent troops who were his former colleagues and who were Brahmins, it wouldn't change that.
It's neither easy nor simple for the weak to surround and kill the strong.
Moreover, Kusroy is a very special person. He is very talented and determined. In Rahul's view, he has great potential for development.
Whether for the future or for what is to come, the existence of Kusroi serves as a warning to the entire Brahmin class.
Having a sword hanging over your head is not a good thing. Without this sword, relying solely on inner constraints is unlikely to have the desired restraining effect. With this sword, you have something to consider, so you can naturally hesitate and act more normally.
At least the things I've seen since coming to this place won't happen as frequently anymore.
Rahul was not afraid that his class would have rivals, nor was he afraid that anyone could threaten his class.
We are all human beings. We may be born with different social classes, but from birth to adulthood, everyone should have their own possibilities for the future.
Rahul never expected to give everyone equal respect or equal opportunities; all he wanted was what his heart desired. Powerful, capable, ambitious, and idealistic, Rahul believed in his own strength and in his own heart.
Similarly, if Kusroy wants to achieve everything he wants, he must walk an extremely difficult path, forging his own way despite the skepticism of others.
Only such a road is wide and flat, allowing those who come after to walk on it.
The more difficult an ideal is to achieve, the more positive feedback it will bring when it is realized.
This is especially evident in the military field.
According to Rahul's estimation, if Kusroy's legion can truly achieve all of this and realize the goals chosen by Kusroy, then the legion's combat power will inevitably reach a new level, a level that no Brahman legion can reach.
Although he didn't know the name of such a legion, Rahul, who had personally created the Peacock Legion, knew very well that there must be even more terrifying beings above the existing legions.
“The Han Empire is a formidable opponent with a strong foundation and great potential for growth. Although we don’t know if they have such an army, it’s always good to prepare countermeasures in advance.” Suppressing his inner thoughts, Rahul directed his army to clean up the scene and quell the suppressed Brahmins.
They eliminated the Brahmins who were causing trouble and shouldn't have been there, and then sent the timid and self-aware Brahmins back to the temple to continue praying and worshipping the gods.
The power of soldiers in the Brahmanical system relies on visualizing the corresponding deities and gaining their approval in order to obtain the power corresponding to them.
Without the Brahmins, without those who held the power to interpret the gods, even Rahul could not rebuild the communication between gods and mortals in a short period of time.
To ensure the army's combat capability, Rahul, after completing internal purges and suppression, also left behind a considerable number of Brahmins.
"Just as I thought, it was the best opportunity, but we had to succumb to reality..." Sima Zhang looked at Rahul and his men, who had finished dealing with the matter and were leading the Peacock Legion eastward. Looking at the scene after Rahul and his men had finished dealing with the matter, a hint of contempt flashed in his words.
Perhaps in the eyes of most people in the Kushan Empire, Rahul's actions could be described as ruthless and decisive, even brutal.
But in Sima Zhang's view, Rahul's behavior was simply self-deception.
Although a large number of Brahmins were killed, greatly weakening their numbers and power, this weakening and attack did not have a significant impact on the Brahmanical system itself.
If we simply lie low for a few decades, what is happening now will inevitably repeat itself later.
Because of such past events, later Brahmins may become even more stubborn, further refining the system, consolidating the corresponding class structure, and even brutally suppressing the lowest classes.
Based on the realities of the situation, Rahul wanted to ensure the army's command capabilities, maintain control over the army, and preserve its combat effectiveness. The compromises he made in this regard ultimately became a huge hidden danger.
"If I were in this situation, what would I do?" Looking at the Brahmins appearing in the distance, and at those Brahmins who had survived thanks to his warning, Sima Zhang's previously calm expression gradually softened into a smile. (End of Chapter)