Augustus Road

After Lepidus and Caesar reached a certain level of agreement and were about to say goodbye, Caesar seemed to remember something and snapped his fingers to ask him to stay. Then he asked him a very crucial question: "In your opinion, I will step down immediately." Which province should I go to after becoming consul?"

"It seems that this should be subject to the arrangement and decision of the Senate." Even though he already had the answer in his mind, Lepidus was unwilling to reveal his thoughts too much.

"No, the current situation is a bit embarrassing, my dear Lepidus. I have asked my friends to investigate. They gave me a list of names and said nothing surprising to me. According to the order of the draw next year, I will get The province is likely to be 'Cape Gaul' (i.e. Alpine Gaul, or Intramountain Gaul) or Illyria (today's western Balkans)." Then Caesar paused and continued with a regretful tone, "But there is no war in these two places! Especially in Robe Gaul, all citizens were granted citizenship rights under the auspices of Crassus a few years ago. The chiefs there suddenly changed, all shaved off their beards and long hair, and wore togas. In this basically peaceful province, I am so boring, because I hope to establish a military honor that is no less than that of Pompey. I think you also understand this idea now, that is, when you become a third-rate person, Aspiring to be second-rate, and then moving towards first-rate status after achieving my goal, for me, I would rather be king in a remote country than be second-rate in Rome.”

Lepidus rolled his eyes, and then said, Your Excellency should be eager to go to the troubled provinces and make contributions to Rome. As far as I know - in addition to the second consul Neruda, there were also some people who sent troops to put down Catiline's rebellion. The general stationed at the Po River, Metra Seile, had several legions under his command. Later, under the instruction of the Senate, he took another legion to the mountainous province of Gaul to suppress the unstable barbarians there. .

"Metra, Cicero, Neruda, and Catiline." When Caesar repeated the names of these people, he seemed to be reminding Lepidus, hoping that he could be among these people. Figure it out.

And Lepidus next to him was not a fool at all. He quickly agreed with Caesar's idea: "Yes, Your Excellency, I seem to remember that just now you said you were willing to help me become a low-level Curia attendant. In addition - for me To stand out as soon as possible, you need to sue the outgoing governor in the ** court, right? "

Caesar hesitated for a moment, then turned his back to Lepidus, raised his left hand as usual and said: "Before being elected as consul, those who went to the provinces to serve as administrators had a term of only one year (such as Caesar's previous trip to Spain); and Neruda went to Macedonia after becoming consul, and his term could be extended to five years, and now he should leave office and return. Do you understand what I mean? "

I understand, of course I understand, Caesar and his father-in-law Bisso will definitely mobilize all political resources to help me get a good start. Lepidus understands everything.

A month later, when "Barbarian" Neruda was sitting on a cruise ship filled with gifts and money, he had just docked in Brindisi after relieving himself from the task of governor of the province of Macedonia. Lepidus, a 29-year-old Sardinian nobleman who was prominent in Roman politics, had already filed charges against him in court.

"Asshole, the only one I remember in the Lepida family is a young widow who owes a lot of debt. Where did this man in a robe appear?" Neruda, who had just got off the ship, was in a bad mood when he learned about this. He tore the documents into pieces and took them with him. He said in an incredible tone, "Okay, no matter where this guy came from, it's too late to go to court and become a lawyer at the age of twenty-nine. Send a message to Cicero for me and ask Cicero to help me fight this case." Litigation, because Cicero and I always have some secrets to keep, and he would not like to see me suffer."

But before that, Lepidus had already opened a quiet villa on the northwest bank of the Tiber River. Yes, he was really not used to playing the role of a guest in this villa, because this villa was his property, but now when he walked in In the front hall, what I saw was Caesar's ex-wife Peppa, who had lost a lot of weight. When she saw Lepidus, she bowed to him with a particularly grateful look on her face.

"How's it going? How's the veterinarian Domuka sent? It seems like Darius can eat happily again." Li Bida looked at the rabbit in the corner of the front hall, which was getting fatter and waving its big ears while eating. "Daliu" "Rabbit", it had suffered from anorexia for a period of time before - La asked in a normal way. This rabbit was originally bought by Valentina and Little Pigeon, but later, by some strange combination of circumstances, it led to the bad relationship between Peppa and Claudius. , and incidentally caused Pepaia to be abandoned - but Caesar still cares about Pepaia's life. In Caesar's world view, he will not let down any lover or wife. Even if they cannot live together, they will always be there. Sending love.

Therefore, or it is inevitable, the "big brother" who took care of Peppa's life for Caesar was naturally Lepidus. He not only gave up a villa for the helpless Peppa to live in, but also spent a considerable amount of money (monthly Five thousand sestes) were used to pay for her makeup and living expenses, and Domuka was also asked to staff the villa with all kinds of people. Even the pet "Darius" had a dedicated veterinarian to take care of her. Therefore, it is reasonable for Peppa to be grateful to him.

In addition, Claudius would come every three or five days to have a passionate affair with Peppa in this luxurious villa. At this time, Lepida came running, and of course Peppa knew that he was here to see this person. Tribune's.

"If you believe me, I will convey your request to him intact," Peppa said.

"Okay, one month later, let him send people to seal off Cicero's mansion on Palatine Hill." This is what Li Bi Da asked.

Since I accused Neruda, he would definitely ask Cicero, who became consul with him five years ago, to defend him. Would he argue with Cicero in court? Just kidding, that just sounds exciting, but I, Li Bi Da, have never been the hot-blooded and silly male protagonist in the migrant worker comics who is happier because the stronger the opponent is. My purpose is to weaken the opponent before the war by any means, and it is best to make him lose his fighting power and win without fighting. This is my three views. My name is Li Bi Da, and I speak for myself.

Persimmons are soft, and Cicero is a soft persimmon. Judging from the previous vote on the new land law in the Grand Plaza, he is indeed a timid person.

Sure enough, one month later, when the trumpets and red flags appeared on Capitoline Hill, Lepidus, wearing a white robe and with a confident and capable smile, took a bite of the masa bread that Boti had prepared for him before he set out, and then walked up the steps, shook hands with each of the Macedonian Provincial Appeals Group amid their cheers, and then walked into the palace with great dignity. (To be continued.)