Augustus Road

After reaching a glorious peace agreement that was extremely beneficial to Rome with Herod who had fled to the mountains of Persia, Lepidus and his staff had begun secret discussions in the winter capital of Ctesiphon to establish the province of Mesopotamia and its subordinates. Although he supported Mindaz to become the king of the vassal Parthian Kingdom, Lepidus knew that Mindaz’s popularity and foundation were actually very difficult to fight against Herod and his son alone - especially If Pacrus ascends the throne in the future, this brave Parthian warrior will be even more troublesome for Mindaz.

But what if Mindaz’s territory and military strength were increased? This is even more incompatible with Lepidus's wishes. It is difficult for Lepidus to tolerate the emergence of a kingdom in this land that is stronger than the military force of the Syrian province. Therefore, he restricted Mindaz's country to a very reasonable framework. He will neither be strong nor too weak. As for the future defense of Parthia, the army of the new province of Mesopotamia will help each other to complete it.

Lepidus finally came to the conclusion that Mesopotamia must have two legions, but neither legion was stationed on the line between Seleucia and Ctesiphon, because it was a very dangerous and safe place. Instead, they are all stationed on the southern border of Armenia. They can attack when advancing and defend when retreating. In Syria, Lepidah also left a legion stationed in the village to serve as second-line preparations, and the garrison work in other cities was handed over to the local armed militia.

"Minor Asia is very peaceful now. There is no need for many defenders at all. Just leave it to Adiana and Diotarus. As for Ionia and Ionia, there is no need for legions or they will be dismissed. Or they can be transferred to other areas for defense, which will also help the economic recovery here and bring generous taxes to the country." Lepidus sat on the sand table and told him, and then he drew a red line in front of Lepidus Fort, "This is the second line of the empire. The location of the barrier must have four to six legions and corresponding fleets together with the Macedonian area, and must not be careless. "

While continuing to work on the division of defense and administrative regions in Italy, Lepidus suddenly remembered something.

Soon, Paluma limped in. Later, his adoptive father made clear his request to him and Dusonville to hand over the military power of the new cavalry regiment.

It was obvious that both of them knew that this day would come sooner or later. They had already prepared the seals and tokens, and respectfully handed them over to their adoptive father and superiors. The high priest was very satisfied and relieved. He then told Paluma that he could go to Mauritania to take office as soon as possible. As for Dusonville, he also expressed his condolences to the chief who had followed him in battles for many years and said that he would grant him the Sequangni area as a state capital, which would be the same as that of Vercinto. The territories of Li are adjacent to each other and are responsible for the defense of the Renus River. Of course, they also have the obligation to check and monitor each other.

As for the new cavalry legion with a total of 8,000 men, the high priest immediately ordered it to be "dismembered" into eight detachments, and each detachment was further divided into two detachments of 500 cavalry each. Have independent military camps and garrison areas. When this province is threatened in the future, these independent detachments of cavalry will become a huge nightmare for the enemy in the plains and wilderness here.

"Father, I will set off tomorrow. I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet you, Mama Potima, and Mama Yulia in the future. I hope you are all in good health. I will work hard and fulfill my duties as always in the new area. For us The family's glory and wealth will increase." Paluma fell at her adoptive father's feet and burst into tears.

The high priest also burst into tears and kept stroking Paluma's golden hair and admonishing her. "Be nice to Fan Lundina. You should learn more Greek or Latin writing when you have free time on weekdays. Don't always ride on horseback and hunt. This way Potimama can exchange more letters with you. You know she wants to read it. There is a child's heart in the words written by you."

result. Before he could say goodbye to Paluma, Si Yan's servant came to report, "Your daughter is also leaving Ctesiphon and is preparing to say goodbye to you."

In front of the city gate of Ctesiphon, Neeko stood upright with her hands hanging down, holding a riding crop, and the toes of her boots raised, her face full of reluctance. The tall Ossetinius stood beside her, constantly gentle. He tried to comfort her - but she still had to leave her father after all, because if she stayed with her father, she didn't know what she should and could do. She had become a deer in the jungle, in line with the instructions given by her mother Helen Putina. Expectations, not her father's. She didn't want to be the princess whom her father loved, like Corinna, whom she had never met.

But when she saw her father, holding his robe, struggling to run alone from the palace avenue like a young man in his forties, she couldn't stop crying. This tree-lined avenue is very long. Even though Lepidus' physique is extremely strong due to his long-term military service and training, when he appeared in front of his daughter, his hair was still a little messy and droopy, and he was hunched over and panting.

When Ossetinius saw the high priest standing over there, he walked back knowingly, wanting to leave the high priest's sight and let the father and daughter talk.

"Hey, Osanius."

"Father!" Nicole wiped away her tears, still extremely dissatisfied with her father's rudeness.

"Okay, Ossetinius, don't leave. Just stay here and stand side by side with my daughter!" Lepidus said, stroking his hair and standing up straight.

"Father - we will live in the territory you gave us, at least in winter and spring. If you go to the Nicomedia Palace or Sinope Palace every year, Osetinius and I will go to see you in advance." Nicole covered her mouth and cried again. Then she stepped forward and touched the corner of her father's eyes, "Father, papa, you won't feel lonely."

"Well, well." At this time, Lepidus nodded obediently like a comforted child.

Finally, Lepidus stood on the hill of the royal garden outside the city, watching his daughter and the tall son-in-law riding side by side under the twilight sky, telling each other words that he didn't understand very well, and gradually going away. The daughter kept looking back and waving to her father, and Osetinius followed her step by step, like a giant protecting a little bird, following his daughter.

"Nico's choice should not be wrong. It is my idea that may really harm her." Watching his daughter leave, Li Bi Da muttered to himself in his heart. Then he looked around and saw the beautiful scenery of the Parthian royal garden. He suddenly realized that he was really lonely - the little pigeon was gone, Nico was gone, and Leo would be independent in the future. Prima might become Leo's palace in a few years. "Forget it, I swore a long time ago that even if it was shackles made of gold, I would continue to jump with them." (~^~)

PS: Tomorrow at 20:00, the finale of "The Road to Augustus"