Augustus Road

After hearing what Lepidus said, Sabo pondered for a while, then pushed back the bag full of gold coins and said: "Your Excellency, I am willing to offer you my personal allegiance... Yes, that's right, My allegiance to Sabocemus Nerva Trajanus."

"I'm sorry, what did you say your name was?" Li Bida seemed to have heard something very familiar and remarkable.

"Yes, I'm sorry, Your Excellency. I have always addressed you by my first name before, but now I have spoken my clan name and clan name. I am willing to continue to follow you and His Excellency Governor Caesar, and use my expertise to continue serving the legion. "Saab Kaimus straightened his body and said.

At this time, Lepidal said okay, okay, then walked to the mirror and shrine in the camp, and said to Sabo: "By the way, just stand there and don't move, and observe my expression at any time." Then he took off his scarlet cloak. , and took off all the ornate bell-shaped breastplate with relief and the imitation Corinthian helmet, covered it with a dusty tattered cloak with traces of arrows, and smeared his face with the incense ashes in front of the small altar. He took out his dagger and cut his belt and pendant into pieces, and then asked Sabo - how is it, does this give you the secret feeling of trudging through hardships on the battlefield?

"Yes, yes, but I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean. The barbarians in northern Lusitania have surrendered." Sabo asked, shaking his head. According to his observation, Financial Officer Lepidus is usually a very kind person. A superior who pays attention to appearance and appearance.

A few days later, when Caesar, with his generals and retinue, crossed the pontoon bridge of the Douro River and arrived at the military camp outside the city of Iduka, carrying the eagle flag and scepter, Sabocaimus seemed to understand Lepidus somewhat. (He has always been in a state of vague understanding of this strange financial officer). Standing at the "Pritto" at the main gate of the camp, compared to the brightly-armored little Crassus, Lepidus, who lined up to welcome the governor, did not even wear a helmet, his face was covered with dust, his hair was disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot ( This Sabo (I really don’t know how the financial officer got it), is wearing a cloak full of arrow holes like a sieve. Behind him is the Thyme Auxiliary Legion’s 1,000-man brigade that has not been dismissed. Wearing similar clothes to Lepidus, with a shabby and simple appearance for the rest of his life, they all stretched out their arms to salute Caesar and say hello.

Caesar, wearing a crown of laurel leaves, dismounted from his horse together with Apis, Sexdelius and other generals. He came forward to hug and kiss Lepidus, "The spirit of this thousand-man army you left behind is very good. They are all elites after the hard war." , isn't it? Yes, I will keep the number of this auxiliary army." Then he raised the wrinkles on his forehead and saw the three-headed war elephant standing still behind the team, "Although it is a little late, but I am still very happy that these three titan-like giants can participate in the final expedition of Lusitania, the siege of the city of Orcresi. I know that each war elephant will eat a baggage team a day. The food you carried on your back, your Thyme Legion avoided the green forest horse bandits, traveled through the hinterland of the mountains and forests of Spain, encountered countless barbarian obstructions, and still delivered them safely to my hands, you must have exhausted your own supplies. Today I saw your loyalty and suffering. This friendship after the bloody battle will be the strongest bond between us in the future."

"For the Governor, for Caesar!" Lepidus puffed up his cheeks and shouted. Taking this as a signal, all the Thyme Thousand Soldiers raised their hands again and shouted together behind Lepidus.

Amidst the thunderous slogans, Caesar raised his left hand with a smile, indicating that the soldiers could calm down, and then he deliberately said to all the generals: "This warrior who has won the honorary titles of Cornelius and Lepidus for his courage. , deserves our praise, he is a model for the entire expeditionary force!”

Huh, Lepidus laughed darkly in his heart. Sure enough, if he makes himself more miserable and tragic, it will have a dramatic effect. Caesar has been moved by me, deeply moved by me. Those little things that disobey military orders, let Let it drift away with the dry May wind of the Iberian Peninsula,

"Lepidus, the son of King Numa and the God of War Rex Lius!" There was another wave of cheers in the military camp, and then Caesar raised his left hand again, smiled and said to the retinue behind him: "Next, you can bring King Numa The heir was sent out through the Dickman Gate."

The Dickman Gate is the back entrance of the Roman legion camp; it is opposite to the Praetorium Gate. The latter usually faces the enemy and the battlefield, while the former faces the rear. Generally, only soldiers who have violated military discipline and been expelled can enjoy the benefits of the gate. Dickman gate walks out of qualifications.

This, this is a big joke! When Lepidus, who was wearing a rag-like cloak, was carried away by his followers, he stretched out his hands and shouted: "Your Majesty the Governor, you can't do this to me. I shed blood when fighting the Sinclairs. I was besieging Balanti." I want to see you alone, I want to see you alone, I can explain all this!" But the voice gradually faded away, and Caesar said calmly to the surrounding men, "He is a war hero. He is also a warmonger. If he were in my position, I would admire and envy him, but he is just my subordinate. When can he do those things? Let's wait until he reaches my position. "

At this time, the Thyme Thousand-Man Brigade was suddenly silent. One second, everyone was shouting slogans of the glory of Caesar and Lepidus. The next second, their financial officer and legion commander was dragged away and expelled from the Dickman Gate. If we pursue military legal responsibility, will it implicate us? Will our citizenship rights and rewards be confiscated?

When he saw the expressionless Caesar and the other generals and retinues passing through the parade, the trumpeter hurriedly played the military music, but because of his extreme nervousness, the C-shaped bugle made a long, difficult and funny sound. Little Hortensius, who was standing at the front of the queue, stared at Caesar who was getting closer and closer. Suddenly his cloak was not tightened, and a golden bowl fell out with a bang. This was his in Beitnali. The bowl was snatched from a noble tomb, and the bowl was swirling happily at his feet. Little Hortensius's face became increasingly pale, and he wanted to collect the golden bowl with his feet, but he was afraid of being attacked by the treasurer. Your Excellency will suffer the same fate.

The whole scene became quieter.

Caesar sighed, bent down to pick up the golden bowl, held it up in front of the earth-colored little Hortensius, and asked: "This is your temporary treasurer, bringing with you the plunder obtained when you attacked the Roman towns. Product?"

Seeing the owner of the golden bowl stammering, Sabo Kaimus next to him took over the conversation and replied: "This is just a reward for the centurion's heroic battle, and it was confirmed by His Excellency the Treasurer."

"But now there is no financial officer named Lepidus." Caesar's tone was cold and calm. (To be continued.)