Augustus Road

"One hundred armed men cannot control a city-state of ten thousand people; but ten thousand Praetorian Guards can silence a country of ten million people. ← Summit Novel," - Edward Gibbon

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"Ask him to come to see me. If I remember correctly, he is the guardian of Creon?" Octavian struggled, and then he said to all the people and veterans who followed him, "There is an adoptive father ahead. According to the requirements of the will, it is developed for free to any citizen. We do not need to disturb the order of the market and streets, so we can camp there. "

Thousands of followers, all carrying luggage and belongings in an orderly manner, walked towards the vast garden Octavian mentioned. As a result, when the crowd and the convoy reached the outer fence, they were blocked by several chests. The centurion, whose armor was covered with ornaments, was stopped and said, "Get away, this is not a place for refugees and poor ghosts!"

Suddenly, noises and curses broke out, but the expressions of the centurions were even more ferocious. They drew their swords directly, as if they did not pay attention to the people on the opposite side. At this moment, the citizens of Rome who were watching the excitement also gathered around one after another. Octavian leaned on the shaft of the chariot and begged his companions to find out what was going on ahead.

"Didn't Julius's will stipulate that his gardens on both sides of the Tiber River should be freely open to everyone for free?" Octavian, who learned the truth, was very puzzled.

Then Agrippa looked in the direction of the trouble, and then said to the people around him, "Those centurions are all Gauls. Yu Ling is obviously from the fifth legion, and they are all subordinates of Antony's brother Gaius."

At this time, Leo had already strode forward. Ask those centurions to respect Caesar's last will and testament. Because it’s not about someone’s well-being. Rather, it is a gift to all citizens. Leo's words made many people who boldly came to watch also start to cheer.

The centurions of the fifth legion were furious and were about to step forward to grab Leo, but many Caesar veterans behind Leo, including Avinus, also stepped forward and showed their hidden daggers. The centurions were so frightened that they took a few steps back. One of them was still there with arrogance, "Hey, you, blow the whistle quickly, two legions will arrive soon, and kill all these guys who dare to intrude on the purity of the garden - you are finished!" After that, He also pointed his finger at Leo and Octavian, who was unable to get up in the car, and threatened them.

At this time, Octavian endured the pain and weakness. He got out of the car resolutely, and then stood unsteadily in front of the centurions of the fifth legion. Said, "I don't care who you are under and what orders you are now guarding here to prevent others from enjoying Caesar's grace and generosity, but I have to tell you that you are wrong. I am his heir. My current name has been changed from the original Octavian to his name. The man next to me is the son of the former cavalry commander Lepidus, so I hope you can give up this service and leave the garden owned by my adoptive father. You have no right to refuse my request!”

Who would have thought that after hearing these words, those centurions did not leave or resist, but they happily knelt down in front of Octavian and Leo, cried directly in front of everyone, and shouted We long to avenge the death of His Excellency Julius, but no one has ever led us to do so. Since you are the new "Caesar" and have inherited his legacy, we can count on you to avenge the death of His Excellency. ?

"Then let me ask you, what did your supreme commander do?" Octavian's tone was very calm and he did not give a direct answer. Several "Skylark" centurions looked at each other, and then lowered their heads, as if they had something to hide. Octavian also sighed slightly and said, "We'd better leave this garden, Leo, I hope your father's Oss The property in the port of Tia River has not been confiscated.”

"No, let's go directly to the newly built Executive Yuan. I heard that it was completely abandoned after your adoptive father passed away!" Leo suggested.

So the team threw aside the centurions who were still kneeling on the ground and shouting appeals, and instead walked toward the Executive Yuan hall on the other side of the river port. Then all of them walked along here Barricades and tents were erected as far as the Avendine Hill. Agrippa warned everyone in public that they were not allowed to walk around randomly, that they were not allowed to engage in any violence, and that no vendors or prostitutes were allowed to enter the camp. All logistical supplies were provided by Maecenas and Avinus went to the plain of Quinta to purchase goods.

But Maecenas, who looked embarrassed, then came over and said to Octavian, who was resting in the hall of the Executive Council, "The money raised from the previous sale at the Rupee has been spent."

"I understand this, so I am sending someone now to invite Paedis and Dichias to come. I want to salute them and merge the inheritance they have obtained according to the will of my adoptive father."

"Why don't you ask Antony and Corpunya to hand over the bulk of their inheritance." Leo, who was sitting next to him, asked softly.

"Today's situation is very clear. The majority of the estate has been swallowed up by Antony, at least in terms of cash. The only thing I can hope for is that the estate can be returned to me." Octavian said thoughtfully, "The situation is not very good now. According to the information we have received, your mother and sister, Leo, are under the control of Antony. The guardian's public enemy status has not been lifted, and the inheritance of my estate has not yet been settled. So, the guardian asked us to enter Rome to test our strength? Interesting... Leo, Agrippa, what do you think should be done next?"

"It can be divided into two steps. Turinus, you should first do your best to fulfill Caesar's promise and win the support of all the people and veterans; secondly, you have to ask Antony for the estate. Even if he scolds you like an old man, the truth is on our side, so there is no need to be afraid." Leo suggested, "As for my sister and mother, don't worry. They are placed in the safe house by my father. Tony's own family made him dare not do anything to them. "

"That's good! I will write a letter, not only to ask for the inheritance of Pheddes and Dicias to give me, but also to ask my mother to sell all the property to fulfill the promise of my adoptive father."

The next day, the news that "Young Caesar" Octavian came to Rome had spread throughout the city of seven hills, but the elders and nobles, even including Cicero who strongly advocated his coming, kept silent tacitly, because these old guys were observing in the dark, and they really didn't trust the ability of these young people. "Let's see how far this young Caesar can go?"

At the Bergalondi Manor, Anthony naturally got the news, but at this moment his psychological burden was indeed much lighter than when Lepidus was still in Rome, and his rogue habits also emerged, "We can take the initiative and send those deed documents directly to the child to save him from gossiping." Anthony said so to Gaius and Curio on the side. (To be continued..)