Three days later, Zhao Kuo met Hamilka in the main hall.

Hamilka should have made some psychological adjustments these days. He stood respectfully in front of Zhao Kuo and presented a letter of nationality with both hands: "Great Emperor, this is a letter of nationality from our Carthage. Please check it out."

Zhao Kuo naturally couldn't understand Carthage's words, and Hamilka didn't know how to write Chinese characters, so there was also a translation in this Chinese book written by Li Jian himself.

The words inside are actually very simple, they are nothing more than some polite diplomatic rhetoric, such as admiring the power of the Han Dynasty, and then accuse the Romans of cruelty and ruthlessness, and hope to get help from the Han Dynasty.

In general, it is a well-behaved letter of the country.

After reading it, Zhao Kuo put down his letter of nationality and smiled at Hamilka, "I have also seen your letter of nationality, so tell me, what kind of assistance do you hope for?"

Hamilka heard this and hesitated a little.

At the beginning, Hamilka's idea was actually very simple, that is, he hoped to get the support of the Han army.

The army of the Han Kingdom had swept across Seleucus, Ptolemy and Antico, and they must be very powerful. With the support of the army of the Han Kingdom, there was no problem with Carthage to defeat Rome.

However, after witnessing how rich and powerful the Han Dynasty was, Hamilka suddenly felt that the previous idea of ​​asking for troops might not be a really good idea.

Why?

Because this might be a way to attract the wolf into the house! Hamilka made up his mind and said, "It's such a majesty. We hope to obtain material assistance from your Han Kingdom, including but not limited to weapons, armor, food, etc.

If the Han Kingdom can help us win this war, then Carthage is willing to bow down to the Han Kingdom."

Hamilka actually understood in his heart that since Carthage wanted to ask for help from the Han Kingdom, it was impossible to say that he would not pay any price. This idea was very outrageous.

Carthage had to pay something to get help from the Han Dynasty.

After hearing Hamilka's words, Zhao Kuo laughed: "I thought you would ask me for an army."

Hamilka's heart thumped, but she still said respectfully: "It's just a mere Rome, and it's not worthy of your invincible army. We Carthaginians can solve it ourselves."

After hearing this, Zhao Kuo's smile became stronger and stronger: "Maybe you don't know that for me, Rome is the only country in the world that may cause some trouble to me."

When Zhao Kuo said this, Hamilka was shocked.

It turns out that Rome has such a high opinion of this emperor?

But immediately, Hamilka had a bad premonition in her heart. If Zhao Kuo really had such a high opinion of Rome, then Carthage's ending in this war would probably not be optimistic.

Sure enough, Zhao Kuo immediately spoke again: "Actually, just a few days ago, I had already received the end of your battle between Carthage and Rome.

Li Jian, read it for him.”

Listening to what Li Jian reposted, Hamilka's body couldn't help but tremble.

"Carthy withdraws from Sicily; Carthage returns Roman prisoners of war unconditionally, but needs to redeem their prisoners; Carthage is not allowed to launch war on the Roman alliance without Rome's consent; Carthage transfers the Lipari Islands north of Sicily to Rome; Carthage immediately pays 1,000 tarants, and another 2,200 tarants per year for the next 10 years; the alliances of the two countries are not allowed to attack each other, nor are they allowed to recruit soldiers within the territory of each other."

After hearing this, Hamilka couldn't help but scream and squatted on the ground with her head covered.

For Carthage, this was a completely unequal treaty, with land cedes and compensation, and the unconditional return of prisoners from Rome.

It's miserable, it's really miserable.

Zhao Kuo looked at Hamilka, but there was no fluctuation in his heart.

If it is said that the tragic treaties signed by the Qing Dynasty that were deprived of power and humiliating the country were really miserable. Carthage is still far behind the Qing Dynasty.

Zhao Kuo said slowly, "Hamilka, think about it carefully. Do you still insist on not needing the troops of our Han Kingdom to be dispatched?"

For Zhao Kuo, he was not very concerned about the honor and disgrace of Carthage or Rome, because in Zhao Kuo's view, these places will sooner or later become the territory of the Han Kingdom.

Zhao Kuo was more concerned about whether the Han Kingdom could intervene in the dispute between Carthage and Rome through this! Hamilka trembled all over, and after a long time he gritted his teeth and said, "No, your respected Majesty, we Carthaginians have the ability to cleanse such shame.

Please support us with your powerful empire, and we will become your most loyal servant!”

Zhao Kuo looked at Hamilka's firm expression, and after a long time, he sighed: "You have a son, his name is Hannibal, right?"

Hamilka was obviously surprised, but nodded: "I do have a son, Hannibal, who is less than one year old."

"Hannibal..." Zhao Kuo was chanting this name in his mouth. He was a powerful general who almost destroyed Rome in history.

It’s a pity... Zhao Kuo calmed down and smiled at Hamilka again: “Since you need assistance, then my son will talk to you about this assistance.

As for the obligations you have to pay, all of them will be negotiated with you by my son.

OK, this meeting ends here."

For Zhao Kuo now, he is the real emperor of the imperial court who is busy with a lot of trouble. The dispute between Carthage and Rome is not something worthy of special attention, because the territory and population managed by Zhao Kuo are dozens of times larger than the combined two countries.

After Zhao Kuo finished speaking, Zhao Qian, who was standing beside him, walked over and made a gesture of inviting Hamilka.

Hamilka nodded, saluted Zhao Kuo respectfully, and then left the palace.

Looking at Hamilka who was leaving, Zhao Kuo smiled and said to Xu Li beside him: "What do the Prime Minister think of this person?"

As the prime minister of the empire, Xu Li and Pang Qian sat aside and watched the whole time, but they didn't say anything.

Xu Li thought about it and said, "It can be seen that this is a loyal man, but he obviously will not make any changes."

Pang Yan's comments were even more incisive: "He is actually very similar to our nobles in the Spring and Autumn Period of China, but this era has long been no longer the era of nobles."
Chapter completed!