Augustus Road

At this time, only Curio, who was holding Miterine-style drawings, was left on the entire theater construction site, along with the tall Anthony and more than ten personal slaves. They were still standing under the lifting equipment at the edge of the venue, looking at the arrogant Lepidus. I don’t know what madness this upstart has got, and he dares to come here to disrupt the situation. .

Curio was not afraid. He spoke clearly, raised the architectural drawings in his hand, and said to Lepidus like an order: "Pompeii has been entrusted to me here, and it cost the Curio family three hundred talents. Now if It's okay, please leave as soon as possible, because your rudeness has scared my workers - Marco!" As he said that, Anthony also pulled out his dagger and stood provocatively opposite Lepidus, who had been in trouble since his stepfather was hanged. He turned to Cretan-style decoration, wore an embroidered thick-line cloak, and grew a thick beard, which made his aquiline nose more straight and masculine.

But then Lepidus smiled, raised his hands peacefully, and shouted to Curio: "Why is this necessary? If you had told me earlier that you were interested in the construction project of Pompeii Coliseum, I would * *Beauty, I will not use secret means to squeeze out my seat on the committee of the Yunonia Colony like you did."

Curio sneered when he heard this and replied: "I'm sorry, I have no grudges against you. Who cares about a nouveau riche who rose to power by marrying a widow? Someone like you is like a river in Rome." It’s just that Marco and I are almost thirty years old. Like your friend Brutus, we also need a way to rise. Brutus chose to study the philosophy of the Greeks, while Marco and I chose engineering. With the military, I can tell you responsibly that as long as I earn the right amount of money in this building, I will send Marco to the military camp, he is a natural fighter.”

"Dear Antony, I dare to ask you how you are going to serve in the military camp." Lepidus turned to ask Mark Antony. The other party replied gruffly that he might join the legion, or go to Cyprus to quell the rebellion, or Go to Egypt to help restore Ptolemy XII - I heard that this pharaoh has encouraged Pompey to win help from the Romans for him.

As a result, Lepidus shook his head and sneered. He wiggled his fingers and said that Curio and Anthony were just wishful thinking. Expecting a military career in these two places was simply more unrealistic than catching lobsters on the coast of Africa. Curio said angrily. Warn Lepidus not to speak nonsense, because he is not like Claudius, who will follow the opponent's tricks.

"Listen, you two, I have already heard that Antonius's accumulated debts have reached 250 talents due to drinking debts, gambling debts and drug debts. And Curio, your father, the predecessor's The consul is deeply disgusted with your bad friend. He was originally staying in your home, but now your father has enforced the family law and expelled him. Curio, this is why you spared no effort to squeeze me. The reason is to win political capital and resolve the debt and credibility crisis for your favorite Antony. But have you ever thought about how many years it would take to complete the great theater in Pompeii, and the colonial city of Eunonia. "How long will it take for the construction to generate profits?" Lepidus then said in a conspiratorial manner - Don't rely on Cicero's setting sun, now I only need to say a word to Claudius, and that guy will get out. Don't worry, I will verify it for you right away after leaving Rome. What's more, Curio, you are really confused to form an alliance with him now. Don't forget that he is the murderer who killed Anthony's stepfather and made Anthony's mother heartbroken. "And you forgot to say Now, I can tell you something about the Republic's military expedition to Cyprus and Egypt. First of all, most of the senators do not agree with this plan at all, and I am very familiar with Li Xilia, the chief virgin of the Temple of Vesta. The book of Sibyl prophecies in my hand clearly states that the conquest of Egypt will be a huge disaster for the country. As long as I ask her to throw out this divination result, everything will be lost; besides, the consul in the coming year will definitely be Caesar's father-in-law. Bisso, it was him who decided on this plan, not Cicero at all; besides, Ptolemy XII, who came to Rome for help, was under my control, for which I spent nearly three thousand talents. Especially, even if he can win the help of the Republic to restore the country in the future, the composition of the army will probably be mainly based on voluntary employment, that is - who can enter and who cannot enter, I have the final say, because I am the current Egypt Pharaoh's biggest creditor!" As he spoke, Lepidah arrogantly tapped his chest with his fingers.

At this time, it was Curio and Antony's turn to be silent. They knew the power of Lepidus' words, especially when Curio dragged the drawings handed to him by Pompey. He didn't know what to say and looked at the side beside him in despair. The incomparable Anthony was filled with guilt in his heart and expression.

Lepidus, who had taken the initiative, returned to smiling. He stepped forward and took the two shoulders and arms without any grudges, and lowered his voice and suggested: "You all know, what is the biggest thing that happened in Rome this year? It was Crassus, Caesar and Pompey who formed an alliance of three headed monsters. Crassus was responsible for money, Caesar was responsible for wisdom and struggle, and Pompey was responsible for martial arts honor. No one in Byblos is an opponent - why don't we follow suit and form a small alliance in the name of the younger generation? Then within twenty years, the city of Rome will definitely be under our control. Do you agree? , plus Claudius, don’t be stupid, he and Antony must learn from Caesar, see how the bald man is so beautiful, and finally get help to enter the Temple of Concord. "

In the secret room of the Domnitz Tavern, there were singing and dancing, and wine glasses were clinking. Antony was happily eating a fried platter made of tender pig offal. A string of greasy grilled sausages was shaking in his mouth. He also asked Lepidus vaguely, who was toasting, "I want to win the power of commander of the Egyptian Legion."

"Okay, I will be responsible for the troops and funds, as well as the approval of the plan. Dear Antony, you only need to stab the sword into the stomachs of those dark-skinned Egyptians and win the spoils and glory." Lepidus drank the wine in the glass. Over there, Domnitz was flirting with Antony. She clamped a long string of grilled sausages with her big vagina, and let Antony take it with his hands with a smile, and then mixed the fragrance of her vagina and sweat, and stuffed the seasoned food into his mouth.

"I want revenge! You are right, revenge on Cicero who killed my stepfather, and that stinky bitch Princia!" This was Antony's second request.

Of course, Lepidus filled the glass with wine again, and then turned his eyes to Domnun, who was in a brief silence. His meaning was very clear - I can help you get out from under Princia's wings, and then you have to step on your benefactor and replace her as the new queen of the Roman romantic world. (To be continued.)