Augustus Road

In the early morning of the next day, Brutus's four legions all stood and lined up on the camp's campus, shouting "Long Live the Republic" deafeningly. They had bright armor and high-spirited troops, but Brutus, who was slimmer, In high spirits, surrounded by young republican generals such as Horace, Sybaras, Virgil, Calatafermius, and Flores, he stood on a high rostrum and waved to all the soldiers. Then he also joined the crowd shouting "Republic". It wasn't until everyone was exhausted that Brutus stopped. His eyes were bright and his voice was clear and loud:

"I originally thought that when I came here, to Athens and Pella, the subordinates of Caesar's party would immediately arrest me, take me back to the Capitol Hill for trial, and then put me in the notorious dungeon and execute me, but Only now do I understand that there are so many young heroes who support the Republic. Yes, the glory of the Republic penetrates into the bone marrow and blood of every true Roman and Greek. It is with the value of life ＋◆, Eph. Lores, my current good friend, was originally a free slave of Caesar. It was his bounden duty to guard the warehouse where the expeditionary funds were stored for his master, but when I came to the city of Pella, he found a greater meaning. , that is, fighting for the Republic, and he gave me the precious key; Calata Phemius, an Italian immigrant in the city of Athens, has been granted Roman citizenship and also holds the title of honorary knight. He is the most respected person in the entire city of Athens. The outstanding and most successful leader of the Chamber of Commerce, now he has found a cause more important than money, that is to help me restore the republic; Sibalas, the treasurer appointed by Caesar in the province of Bithynia during his lifetime, if he follows the tyrant's faction He will surely join the ranks of consuls before he reaches the age of fifty, but he resolutely brings half a legion of veterans to join me. Now their swords are drawn only to support the republic and kill the national traitors; Horace, Virgil, Caesar and Lepidus once gave them generous rewards and asked them to fabricate legends and myths to help the Julius and Aemilius families usurp power, but now they understand that this behavior is It's shameful that they learned their shame and then became brave. Now they not only proved that philosophers and poets can join the army, but also proved that these people are as brave as professional generals on the battlefield.

It is the banner of the republic that gathers us from all identities and regions. Among you are Romans, Italians, Athenians, Peloponnesians, Aetolians, and Achaeans. Asians. There were Corinthians; there were student lecturers in what you were doing before. There are craftsmen and citizens, farmers, shepherds and servants, musicians, coachmen, etc., but now you are equal, you have a common identity - soldiers of the republic, vowing to use the blood of the tyrants and the battle flag of the republic. Make it more vivid and eye-catching. Lepidus, Turinus, Antony and Pansa carried out appalling massacres and purges in the city of Rome. Now we can see their true colors clearly. They were not trying to restore order to the Republic at all. All they wanted was power, Money and troops, for this they are willing to deprive the people of their interests and freedom forever.

Some people say that it is enough to eat well and dress well, but they have obviously forgotten that in front of the plate with food, he will always overcome the iron chain around his neck and lower his neck like a begging dog. Stretch out so that you can eat some of the scraps given by the tyrants. Do you need this kind of "food and clothing" that loses your dignity? "

All the soldiers present shouted angrily again, "We don't need it!"

Brutus pounded his chest with his fist excitedly, "The murderers, Lepidus and Young Caesar, stood unashamedly in a pool of blood. They killed dirty veterans, greedy foreigners, and despicable freed slaves. They are all stuffed into the Senate. We completely reject the legitimacy of all its edicts and will completely overthrow them! The Senate declares me a public enemy, declares the Cassiopean Union and declares Urabei a public enemy! They declared the young Pompey brothers as public enemies. Those who were afraid and did not dare to leave the city of Rome to fight were all brutally executed by them. But we came out and we are still alive and still fighting. This is It shows that they have no choice but to take up arms and make the public enemy list longer. I ask you, are you proud to be on this list?"

All the generals and soldiers laughed again and responded, "We are all proud to be able to climb up!"

"Now, the two legions led by Cassius, in conjunction with the fleet, are besieging Rhodes; the two legions of Eulabella are using Ephesus to sweep deep into Bithynia and compete with Lepidus's servants; Now the Peloponnese, Attica, southern Macedonia and half of Thessalia are in my hands. Just after the victory the day before yesterday, Thessalia has five rich towns that are willing to provide our army with supplies. Supplies and money, so warriors of the Republic, as long as we are ambitious and keep up our efforts, the three thousand talents in Pella are just the beginning, and the rewards will become more and more like an avalanche in the Alps - and now Lepidus The army of the fort is afraid to leave, the three legions of Rufio in Egypt are also hesitant, and the two legions of Syria are instigating rebellion. Now in the whole of Greece, only the young and cruel child of Turinus is left. Yes, he is. He was brought up by a tyrant family, and he was a tyrant in his bones and embryos - he was beaten again and again by me. Sometimes I wonder, is Lepidus at the end of his rope? If not, why would he let him do this? Why do you want to raise a child to suffer constantly? You must know that Turinus should be spanked by the teacher with a ruler or a stick. Since his guardian does not care about him, I will do it for him and beat him to the end sooner or later, and then Tie him up and take him back to his mother in Rome.”

After hearing this, all the soldiers raised their weapons and laughed happily. At this time, Brutus's expression became serious, "I took all the money from Caesar's military resources, but I have no guilt." , because none of them fell into my personal pocket. Every time on the specified day, like all ordinary soldiers, I went to the scale officer to receive wages and food. I did not drink alcohol, watch dramas, or stock up on food. Slaves and actresses. My wife was formerly called Portia, and is now called the Republic. I would die for her, so I spent all my money to buy armor, shields, and swords with beautiful inlays and ornaments to wear on you. You are worthy of this kind of equipment, and I believe that you will never hand these weapons into the hands of the enemy on the battlefield, because these are all your own. Next, I will purchase and recruit more cavalry and fleets. The dawn of the counterattack in Italy is just around the corner, as long as we defeat Turinus as soon as possible!"

At the moment when Brutus's legion was sworn to go out for war, the focus of the entire war between Greece and Macedonia, and the outcome of both sides, seemed to be focused on Leo of Lilibi - would he support Young Caesar? (To be continued...)