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Anthony nodded, and then Lepidus muttered and said, "Ask the Fifth Legion to come back at any time. We need more troops to suppress the city of Rome, so that the Senate cannot do whatever they want - don't be afraid of the four legions of Alpine Gaul, then It was just the 14th, 17th, and 18th legions that had disgraceful military service experiences. They were completely wiped out under Curio's leadership and were later reorganized, as well as the newly recruited 19th legion. The legions are all new recruits who are unfit to fight. Now Caesar's most valuable assets, veterans who have retired after all the wars, are all placed around Rome, as well as in Etrunia, Campania, Lucania and other regions. His thoughts are still The total number of people facing us is as many as 20,000."

"Yes, we can take out Caesar's inheritance. In addition to giving gifts to the people and legions, the rest can be bought over by veterans and demobilized to serve as our bodyguards and serve as bargaining chips in negotiations with the Senate." Anthony inquired a little excitedly .

At this time, Lepidus noticed that the Phillips and his wife beside him looked a little uneasy. Of course, they were afraid that under the operation of the two cavalry commanders, the inheritance that originally belonged to Turinus would be completely used by these two. Because even Pedis and Dichias are no match for these two now. What if Lepidus agrees? "Now let's use the part that originally belonged to Diximos. If it's not enough, I can come up with five hundred talents of funds to help you Marco at any time. The rest can't be touched, especially Corpni Lady Ya and Turinus. That would make our reputation worse, and we also asked Picasso to withdraw a hundred talents from the holy treasury to prepare for Caesar's funeral." Anthony immediately stopped Anthony's misbehavior. At this moment, the Phillips and his wife cast a grateful look, "These things are all left to you. After Gaius returns with the legion, we will further consolidate our power. I Taking over the province of Macedonia, you took over the province of Syria, where there was reason to equip the best legions, and Gaius then promoted him to proconsul, while Turinus and my son returned to Rome after the situation was stabilized. city, to run for tribune..."

"Running for tribune? But they are only sixteen or seventeen years old." Sexdelius next to him questioned.

"It doesn't matter, that's why I want the legions to gather in Rome. As long as we have legions and veterans, we can persuade more provinces to join us, and then the Senate will have nothing to do with us. Turinus and Leo Why shouldn't they enter politics early? Don't get used to the lifeless promotion system based on seniority left by Sulla. A person's character may be related to age, but ability has nothing to do with it. If he and Leo become tribunes, they can immediately file a request for trial with the court or the people's assembly regarding the assassination of Caesar, and if Antony's brother Gaius becomes tribune, we will be cavalry commanders. We will have no advantage in the case. In this way, Brutus's whole party will be driven to death by us-if they stay in the city of Rome, we can put them on trial, exile them or even throw them to death on a rock, and avenge Caesar; If they are afraid of crime and run away, they can go to other provinces, namely the Spanish province, and then we will take Pompey's remnants and annihilate them together." Lepidus gently turned King Numa's ring and finally smiled. He said calmly, "It's very simple. This is not even a game, because they will definitely lose and die." Several legion commanders couldn't help but praise. As professional soldiers, their concepts are very simple. I just have to avenge Caesar.

After reaching a consensus, these people praised the host of the banquet, and after finishing their conversation, they dispersed without further tasting the wine late at night.

In the study room of Prema Villa, the lights were bright, and Lepidus sat in front of the couch. In front of him stood a secret guest that no one had expected, Princia.

"You mean, Horace and Virgil stayed in Athens and just entrusted Piatyus to send back the first draft of the Aeneid?" Lepidus said, flipping through the letter.

"Yes, sir, please forgive the recklessness and ignorance of this group of young people. They have been bewitched by those philosophical sticks in Athens. They want to stay and say something about recruiting an army to protect the Republic, and even say something else." Fighting for Rome in the style of Athens, what is that called?”

"Democracy," Lepidus added.

"What nonsense is this!" Princia begged Lepidah with a flattering smile, "The people want to make the decision, so why shouldn't the prostitutes be the boss of the madam? Oh my, I really hope... "

Lepidus raised his head and smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, Horace and Virgil are both people I like very much, and I will do everything possible to protect their integrity. Of course, I hope you, dear, can rest assured about this, but having said that—— How is the mission I entrusted you with?"

Princia immediately straightened her waist and said with an even more charming smile that it was natural, "You have to be careful about Anthony."

At this time, Lepidus' smile disappeared, and he slowly leaned back on the couch. Princia hurriedly brought the pineapple water, and then said loyally, "What I said is absolutely true, Anthony will never Willing to succumb to you - even though Fulivia and Claudia have exerted various influences on him, he is still extremely obsessed. "

"He shouldn't tell Domukon, who is planted next to him, about his secrets, right? Because Anthony always knows that Domukon is on my side." Li Bi Da took the pineapple water and asked in a low voice.

"Unfortunately, Anthony doesn't seem to be that smart. There were a few times when he was exhausted by alcohol and sex, and he told Domukon almost everything, and then turned it over to me. But please rest assured, Princia will never deceive or betray you now, and I will tell you everything I say." Princia said anxiously.

Of course, her relatives and property are all in the palm of Li Bi Da's hand!

So the cavalry commander patted the beautiful woman's shoulder affectionately, comforted her a few times, and then sighed, "Tell me all the steps of Marco's plan, and I will consider giving you several lush apartments and villas, all of which are good properties confiscated by Pompey's party."

"Yes, yes!" Princia was flattered, "Antony's plan is to first seize Caesar's inheritance as the cavalry commander, and then reach an agreement with the Senate faction, and he will take the lead in seeking provinces and legions. He said that the best province is Cisalpine Gaul. He doesn't like to go to Syria, which is too far from Rome. Then, he wants to be Caesar's only heir, even if his name is not on the will."

"Poor Marco." Lepidus covered his cheek and said softly.