Chapter 1049 The War Ends
North of Ctesiphon, Rome mustered its forces from across the battlefield, and for the first time truly appeared on the Roman-Parthian battlefield.
Unlike before when he was hiding in the army, the Parthians had no idea where Severus was. Even if they estimated that Severus was just opposite them, they had no way to determine his position. This time, Severus made it clear that the flag representing the emperor was raised directly.
This was the beginning of the destruction of Parthia, and the location of the Han Dynasty and the undercover agent planted by Rome in Parthia had been discovered.
Since the Han Dynasty is in front of them, there is nothing to worry about. What's more, they have also received news of the demise of Jin Wushu.
Although the newspaper reported that Temujin and his men disappeared in order to hunt down Jin Wushu, everyone could see that Temujin and his men wanted to escape but were intercepted .
The news that they lost a legion with three talents and failed to rush out shocked Rome, although the first auxiliary should have been able to intercept.
However, it also indirectly confirms the quality of the Han army this time. It is definitely not an ordinary army, but a real elite force. Maybe they can really compete with them.
As the flag representing the emperor's status was raised, the morale of the Roman legion rose sharply . It is true that the emperor's going to war does represent danger and will expose the army to a fatal weakness.
But we have to admit one fact, that when the emperor appears on the battlefield, as long as he is fighting for his country, his momentum will rise beyond imagination.
Similarly, whether or not to raise the flag will also affect the momentum. Raising the flag will undoubtedly expose one's own position and add an obvious vital point to the army, but raising the flag is also equivalent to clearly telling all the soldiers that I am with you!
Severus was a military emperor, a man who had fought his way through the battlefield. Even if he knew the disadvantages of doing so, since it was a war to destroy the Parthian Empire, how could he not appear on the battlefield? And since he was already here, he might as well raise the flag.
I am here, I am with you!
Vologases V stood on the top of the city of Ctesiphon, looking at the vast Roman army and staring at Severus under the flag.
The super-long-range secret technique allowed him to see Severus' true face for the first time. The confidence and composure on his face were worthy of the title of Roman emperor.
He had heard countless information about Severus, but this was the first time he saw Severus's appearance.
He knew very well that this was definitely the place where Rome's defense was the strongest, but Severus under the flag gave Vologases V some hope of victory.
Yes, even at this point where he was at his wit's end, Vologases V did not despair. He wanted to protect this country. He did not have many reasons, he just wanted to keep the territory under his feet. Even at this point, he did not despair!
Even before the war started, we learned the bad news that the Huns had left and were then forced to return.
Temujin's alienation, Jin Wushu's death, and the approach of the Han Dynasty all brought unimaginable pressure to Vogys V, but even at this near-desperate point, he had not yet despaired.
"Be prepared for a decisive battle." Vologases V looked at Severus, a gloomy look appeared in his eyes, and then he said coldly.
Ctesiphon was the last line of defence, they had nowhere to retreat.
"Any time." Atratome turned the scimitar in his hand and said solemnly, "I've been waiting for a long time."
"What did Temujin say!" Vogygis V withdrew his gaze from the distance and turned to look at Atratome.
"They accepted your majesty's plan and promised to give it a try!" A trace of gloom flashed in Atratome's eyes. He could understand Temujin's departure, but he could not accept it.
There was a time when Temujin was still an object of admiration of Atlatomei, but how could such a lie that could not fool even a three-year-old child deceive these officers who had survived hundreds of battles?
However, all the generals, including Atratome, chose to turn a blind eye to the facts, just like Vogygis V, and defined Jin Wushu as a coward who fled from the battlefield.
Then everyone turned their attention to the Roman Empire as if nothing had happened.
It's not that they don't want to pursue the matter, but that they can't. Under the current situation, Temujin's troops are a very important force, and Parthia needs this force, so they can only turn a blind eye.
Pretend nothing happened, and put all the problems on Jin Wushu, letting a dead man bear everything.
They did not have the capital to fight on two fronts, so they could only choose one direction to fight in. They could only gamble that they could cede land to the Han Dynasty in exchange for peace.
Compared to the Han Dynasty, they could not have peace with Rome even if they ceded land, so they decided to target Rome.
If they can win, they can have a chance to negotiate with the Han Dynasty with the momentum of a great victory. If they cannot win, they can just give all the key areas of Parthia to the Han Dynasty and let the Han Dynasty and Rome fight for the benefits they have obtained.
This choice is the worst of the worst, but Parthia has no choice, and this is already the most promising option among all the options they can think of.
Because regardless of whether the Han Dynasty participated in the war or not, they would have to face the Roman army, and their outcome would be exactly the same.
If we fail to win, the country will be destroyed.
"What does Ardashir say?" Vogyses V asked another highly-regarded general, the pillar of the Sassanid family, Ardashir.
"He is ready. He is willing to risk everything for the country!" Atratome said solemnly, "But, Your Majesty, are you really going to do this?"
"The country has reached this point, and my life must also play its due value!" Vogelgis V's eyes were burning, and he put everything on the final plan.
"Atratome, it's nothing. If I can exchange my life for victory, perhaps it will be a perfect ending for me, isn't it!" Vogelgis V looked at the confusion on Atratome's face and comforted him with a smile.
“There are always things you have to do in life.”
"Besides, I believe in you. I believe you will succeed!"
Vogelgis V's trust left Atratome speechless and he could only nod sullenly.
"yes!"
Atratome looked towards the direction of Rome with reluctance, the light of the military soul in his hand flashing with an unusual and strange light.
In order to return to the larger collective of Parthia, Temujin chose to completely reveal the way the empire's will was used.
Atratome also took advantage of the will of all the people of Parthia and became one of the top military soul legions.
This approach is extremely damaging to the empire's will, but they can't care about that now.
Compared with the so-called frequent natural disasters and people's disasters in the future, and the rampant evil spirits and ghosts, if the current Roman Empire is not defeated, everything will only become more serious.
"We will definitely succeed!" There was an indescribable light flashing in Atratome's eyes. Ever since he learned that Jin Wushu's three gifted legions were destroyed in one encounter, his confidence in the Parthian Divine Cavalry has reached a new level.
No matter how Parthia fluctuated, Rome had already completed its arrangements.
Rome was not at all worried about Parthia escaping, or rather they would rather see that happen.
Parthia still has a breath left. If they voluntarily abandon the city and flee, then their last breath will be gone. At that time, it will be much easier for them to chase and attack such a frustrated opponent.
Looking at the defensive secret technique rising in Taisifeng, Severus raised the corner of his mouth, revealing a disdainful smile, and gave a loud order.
"Attack the city!"
As the order was given, Rome was like a steel behemoth that started up, erupting with astonishing power.
Hundreds of crossbows empowered by secret techniques opened fire at the same time, madly pouring firepower on Parthia's defensive secrets.
"Parthia has run out of tricks. It won't be long before they enter the final stage!" Penilence made his judgment as he watched the protective secret technique ripple slightly under the bombardment of the crossbow.
"Your Majesty, the Fifth Skylark battle report, we have found Ardashir's location. The enemy is actually in Ctesiphon!"
At this moment, an image suddenly appeared in front of Perennis, and after a round of sign language communication, Perennis turned around and reported to Severus.
"Isn't this exactly what you expected?" Severus said to Perennis.
"But that's just my guess." Perennis chuckled and said, "I thought a young man like Ardashir would choose to gamble everything, but in the end he still bowed to reality?"
"What a pity that such a great man is not a Roman citizen. What a pity!"
Ardashir, Severus and Perennis are very optimistic about him, and his current performance is superior to that of all Roman legion commanders.
Although they saw ambition in Ardashir, Rome was not averse to this. Severus could not say anything when several border dukes were causing trouble every day.
Rome itself is a system where the capable are promoted to the top. If Ardashir were a Roman, he might really be able to compete for the next Roman emperor.
Although his ability may not surpass that of all the legion commanders, the courage he showed and his awareness of carrying the empire on his shoulders and moving forward greatly impressed Severus and Penelence, and they began to admire his talent.
Unfortunately, the other party was the Parthians. Even though Severus sent someone to tell Ardashir that Rome could pardon all of Ardashir's crimes and make him a Roman citizen.
However, Ardashir refused without hesitation. Although he had ambitions, he would rather rely on himself to achieve his goals rather than relying on others' charity.
Like Vogelges V, he did not despair of Parthia. They both had the same idea, which was to fight one last time.
