Augustus Road

"Foxes often change their fur, but their nature never changes. The @top@dian@小@ said," - ancient Greek proverb

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Then, Lepidus summoned Sabo again, "You take the advance troops and return to Lepidus Castle. You will be responsible for the diplomatic and defense affairs of Thrace and Dacia. If there is any emergency, You can also contact Queen Eubotia. I have actually entrusted you with a war zone. You have the ability to command two legions. Are you still willing to continue fighting for us? "Because of Petny? Us was present, so Lepidus reduced the "four legions" he originally planned to say to "two legions." Since he now has six legions, he is not prepared to entrust each legion to each other as Caesar did before. The lieutenant general or treasurer is not going to be unified under the command of a consul or governor like in the ancient Roman era. He is going to divide the six legions into two front armies to start the war against Dacia, so that in terms of scheduling and marching It is cheaper, and the selection problem of the two commanders is obviously easy to see.

"Yes, if you need it, I am willing to contribute my enthusiasm and intelligence." Sabo took Lepidah's order without delay.

After the arrangements were made, the heralds and clerks of the Senate took away the order documents, then saluted and left. Then Lepidus' generals and staff also left. Lepidus raised his head and sat on the armchair a little tiredly. , the shadows of the colonnades and flowers were cast obliquely on his body. At this time, Bodie came from behind the curtain and gently massaged his somewhat stiff forehead and shoulders with his fingers. "Am I starting to lose energy too?" Li Bida let out a long sigh. "Octavian and Leo should also be back. Their marriage can be prepared."

"Why do I think the city of Rome is not peaceful enough now? When we first arrived, can you still remember the huge fire? It was just within the block of the apartment behind the Valkyrie that we rented. It was really It really frightened me. Years later, I still wake up from that kind of nightmare, and I wonder if such turmoil will break out in this city if you go on an expedition." Bodi said with some worry.

"Are you afraid that my daughter won't be able to get married?" Lepidus said with a smile, "Sometimes, marrying off Corinna is actually a way of protecting her, just like Basatus always wanted to marry off his daughter Wei. The same principle applies to Via marrying Leo. In this world, it is the constant transformation between companions and enemies, constant - Corinna, I can see her beautiful standing tall and graceful in the courtyard every day. It's such a joy for her and me to say hello to my father, but I still have a daughter. Doesn't anyone worry about her marriage?"

At this time, the gray air surged. Some hot dust fell, and then raindrops fell. "What is this?" Lebida asked curiously, because in the dim light, he saw a new small bronze statue on the niche. It has never been encountered before.

"Kelly discovered this when he was sorting out the old master's belongings. He first sent it to Marcus, but your adoptive father felt a little scared when he saw the bronze statue, so he moved it here. After all, it is difficult to throw it away." Potty He explained.

Then, amid the sound of wind and rain outside, Lepidus stepped forward and carefully played with this small bronze statue. It seemed to be a product that transcended the art category of this era. Perhaps it was brought back by Luculas during his triumphal return from Asia. , a very mysterious thing. This sculpture is a monster with the head of a man and the body of an ox. The carving is not very detailed but very expressive. The head is lowered and it is tilting forward as if trying hard to fly out. It seems that it is I hate my beast-like body very much, but the hooves of the cow's body are sunk deeply into the soil. It is in vain. The entire human head and the cow's body are strongly separated. Under the black paint, it is even more extreme. Weird.

"Is it a sculpture of an evil spirit?" Bodie hugged the man's arm uneasily and asked.

"No, this is a symbol of everyone. I understand why the patron chose it specially to place it in the room, and I also understand why everyone will be afraid when they see this statue. Throughout our lives, we have been wandering among humans and beasts. Sometimes I don't even know whether I think it's better to be a human being or a beast," Lepidus said slowly. Of course, he didn't expect Potty to understand this as a woman, and then just said to her. , Corinna and Leo’s marriage must be handled properly.

As a result, the next day, the Senate suddenly received an urgent summons, requiring Lepidus to go to the Juilliard Hall urgently. There were very urgent matters that needed to be discussed.

"The most urgent news came from the border. The Dacia barbarians not only invaded the Thracian territory, they also connected with other Illyrian barbarians and were harassing the colonial fortress cities in the northwest of the border. Therefore, this request You will immediately rush to the city of Ravenna as the provincial governor and take charge of the dispatch and war operations at the front. We are willing to hand over the duties of the Illyrian envoy to you. "At this time, the person on duty is Ban. The two of them stood under the central patio and asked Lepidus who was sitting on the seat. Then they announced, "All the proposals of the previous cavalry commander Lepidus have been approved. , and it was engraved on a bronze watch and placed in the temple of Jupiter, and no one was allowed to violate it.”

The meaning of this sentence is to let Lepidus go to Ravenna with peace of mind.

"Since the border of the country has been invaded, I, as the governor of Macedonia, have no choice but to do it. However, since the whole city is now surrounded by various legions, in order to maintain the order of Rome, I need Antony, the two acting consuls, and all the judicial officers to exchange oaths with me to restrain the behavior of all people and the army, and not to infringe on each other, nor to endanger the country and the people." Lepidus said quietly.

Banks nodded, indicating that he could do as he said.

At the altar in the center of the hall, when Lepidus and Antony stood together, the two faced each other, "After I go to war, can my wife and daughter stand together with your wife and daughter and protect each other? Because after we go to war, they will all become hostages in the hands of the Senate."

"Yes, I will do my best to ask Fulvia's armed slaves to protect your family, but in return, your men and horses must also protect Fulvia. This is our oath." Antony replied.

"Hey, this is our oath. No matter what the circumstances, I don't want to be your official enemy, Marco. In fact, I originally wanted to stay in the city to hold the wedding of my children." Lepidus was moved.

Anthony was slightly surprised, and then nodded heavily. (To be continued...)