Augustus Road

"When he received the mysterious inspiration at the Temple of Shiva, he transformed from a king educated by philosophers into a king with divine right to kingship. ¤Apex novel," - Henry Bell commented on Alexander the Great

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But Eurabella had no intention of taking Cicero's words to heart. She just stood up, paid homage to Turia's tombstone, and then left at will.

After he left, Cicero, half angry but helpless, lay on the couch, looking at the sunset, listening to the constant noise in the mansion next to him, and sighing constantly.

"Is there really no way to solve this problem?" His younger brother Quintus also felt a little uneasy. Although he did not think that his brother was a giant of world knowledge, but after so many years in politics, Cicero saw more than many simple people. Far deeper, that's true.

"Previously, when Cato the Younger objected to Caesar going to Gaul, I, like most people, felt that Cato the Younger was completely overly worried, because since ancient times the republic has had its natural boundaries, which exist not only in mountains and rivers, but also in It exists in the heart of every citizen, but I have to admit that little Cato is an annoying fighter and a powerless prophet. In the face of interests and the army, no boundaries exist. Caesar said he wanted to get what he wanted. , what can he get? Perhaps many years ago, this country is no longer bound by morals, laws and traditions. Now Lepidus has six legions in his hands. These officers and soldiers are not interested in the idea of ​​​​the Republic at all. They Just like many soldiers who followed Caesar's orders, Lepidus will never surrender. But those idiots Casca and Spinzer are still there. I believe that as long as the majority of the Senate passes the edict, everything will be fine." After saying this, Cicero could no longer hide his fatigue and decline. He slowly covered his face and repeated his brother's question, "Is it true? Is there no solution?"

After a while, he suddenly put down his palm and started talking. "No, I should believe in my dreams. Although the danger is in front of me, the boy holding the riding crop will definitely put an end to this troubled world. Yes, I heard that the child is now in southern Italy, Quintus, Quintus , you call Taylor now, his ears are not very good now. Ask him to draft a letter for me. In the last moments of his life, Cicero will truly make the most brilliant contribution to the Republic."

"But, I think what you should be concerned about now, brother, is the trial of Lepidus. Will he be stood on the high rock of the Temple of Jupiter, pushed down by the executioner, and become a meal for the crows on the Holy Mountain? If you don't I hope the Republic is in war because of him, so why not defend him?" Quintus complained.

"Trial? Is this what makes you have such an illusion, thinking that Casca's gang has the power to judge him? I have been working in the court all my life, and he is the only one who can defeat me and Cato. What else can he do at that time? We don’t have any capital! Now, a few clumsy pirates are going to hunt down a Dacian dragon full of scales and fangs on the ocean. Oh my God,” Cicero smacked his lips and said contemptuously. Soon the Senate will be in panic. Spinzel, Aetius, and Casca will soon look at each other in shock. They will burst into tears, and we must seize the opportunity to welcome the young man into the city of Rome. , The first good deed belongs to us, my brother Quindusi."

On the street heading to Alimilon, the temporary legal officer Malulus led a large group of city legions. He was panting, "Try harder, he can't run far!" Malulus persisted and followed Emily. The road encouraged the soldiers who were about to vomit acid water. He believed that Lepidus was five Roman miles ahead.

Finally, under the shade of a big tree in front of a farm, they saw the staff and guards resting there. These people were all brought out by Lepidus. Malulus laughed loudly, and then he ordered all the soldiers to come forward. , a sign was erected, all under the shade of the trees were asked to rise, and Lepidus came out to read an edict to the governor of Macedonia.

But no one listened to him. The leader, Arp, said to Malulus in Greek, "The governor has left quickly."

"What, who allowed him not to obey the Senate's orders where he was?" Malulus said with a sense of aggrieved anger.

Arp shrugged and shook his head and said, "Oh my lord, he can leave if he wants to. We are just obeying, and we don't know in advance that the Senate will issue an order."

At this time, Malulus held the order and asked Arp to convey it to his master, but Arp stood far away and refused to accept it, "Oh my lord, you have to hand this kind of thing to him with your own hands."

"But where is he?" Malulas' heart almost collapsed now.

"My lord, I don't know about this kind of thing. We are just subordinates." The subordinates behind said all at once.

"There is finally a direction!" Malulus cried.

"My lord, this is the Via Emilie, over there is Pinucem, over there is Etrunia, over there is Umbria, over there is heading south to Lucania, when His Excellency the Governor is leaving , but he didn’t tell us his destination.”

"Take you all back for torture!" Malulus shouted.

Then, he saw that the people of his city legion were retreating, leaving him in the front, so he really couldn't find the courage and capital to turn his words into action, and could only stand there stupidly.

At this time, Libida's followers and guards stood up one after another at the sound of whistles, began to carry their luggage, picked up flags and weapons, and Alp turned back and said to Marulas, "The governor told us that our team would wait for him in Arimilon. Would you like to come and wait with us? I think you will be allowed to read the edict at that time."

"The Senate declares him a public enemy! Deprive him of the power of water and fire along the way!" Marulas finally plucked up the courage and shouted to Alp.

The other party just nodded his ears, indicating that he could not and was not interested in understanding, and then walked forward in the sound of the trumpet.

Now only Marulas and a large group of soldiers were left standing there. The temporary legal officer looked at the sky with a helpless look, as the birds were flying over his head. "Did Lepidus turn into a bird and fly away?"

"What do you mean he turned into a bird? You idiot!" After nightfall, at Cassius's house, all the elders who came to the meeting scolded Marulas, who was crying with his hands folded, and then everyone held their heads and asked Spinzel to come up with a way to get Lepidus to return to Rome for trial as soon as possible.

"Don't panic, analyze carefully and wait for news, there will always be clues." This was the final conclusion of Si Pingzeer, which was the same as not saying anything. Now everyone was instantly passive, and a country was dragged into a public enemy. "Wait for news, wait for news, the judge actually has to wait for news from the criminal." (Want to know more exciting news about "The Road to Augustus"? Open WeChat now, click the "+" sign in the upper right corner, select Add a public account in Add Friends, search for "", follow the public account, and never miss every update!) (To be continued..)