Augustus Road

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"If there is a hell in the world, it is in the galley, where rest is never known. ︽Apex novel," - epitaph of a Venetian oarsman in the late Middle Ages

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"But what I lack now is money. The Guard needs money, and I need money to run for tribune, but I can't count on my adoptive father's inheritance." The flowers and leaves in the garden below were rustling, and it seemed that there was another scene. The gentle pelting rain also reflected Octavian's helpless mood.

"Gather all the money you can use now and give it to Turinus." Maecenas, who was sitting opposite the chessboard, took the opportunity to say, "Immediately write to my father's property and ask him to sell it all at a discount. As long as it is here If you win the battle, everything can be recovered, and you have the right to usury."

Leo also said, "We must also ask for help from any politicians who are willing to support Caesar and lend money to them as proof of friendship-Caesar's trusted confidants Pansa, Hegius, Igurus, Basatus, and Ebu during his lifetime. Luo waits, on the one hand we lend them money, on the other hand we have to prevent them from turning to Anthony."

In the following days, the city of Rome was bustling with activity. Eurabella and Antony were acting on each other's stage, and they were at war with each other to compete for the province of Syria; while Octavian and Leo were traveling around lobbying for more powerful figures. support for them; as for the murderer group in the Senate, they also made many speeches demanding the issuance of an amnesty order for the younger Pompey brothers. All partisan forces. All within limited time and space. He tried his best to seize control of the political situation after Caesar's death.

He was the first to come to Octavian. Pansa and Hegius were nominated by the Senate as consuls for the coming year. Like Caesar's veterans, they treated the dead Caesar and his successor Octavian as their masters. It is no wonder that these two, Pansa originally It is true that he is just a late-term retainer in Campania who looks after the pastures for the nobles, and Hejius is also a "state slave" employed by the government and is a scribe. It was Caesar who promoted them, so these two not only swore allegiance to Young Caesar. They also donated all their assets, "But it's still not enough. We need a large sum of money to prepare to give Antony and the murderer group a heavy blow at the right moment and let them see what they have!" Octavian looked at the account book and said Speaking of.

"Basatus was also promoted by Caesar from the Spanish colonies. In addition, he had previously served as consul and governor and accumulated extremely rich property. We must also win over him, not to mention that his daughter Vivia and I had previously There is an engagement. "At this time. Leo said proactively.

Mecenas, who was sitting on the stone garden guardrail next to him, looked at Leo. Wei Wei was taken aback. He was a smart man. Of course he understood some things about Leo, and of course he knew that Leo had to make some "sacrifice".

Soon, in the garden of Basatus, Leo, wearing a toga robe and a ring on his finger, stood in the front courtyard. He kept taking care of himself in front of the screen wall made of "moon white stone". Octavian beside him kept reminding her, "Don't hide it from me. I can see that you don't actually like Viviya."

"Then it depends on how you limit your liking. In fact, my father doesn't like Mama Yulia from Sardinia, but that doesn't stop them from respecting each other for so many years." Leo cleared his throat, then walked around the screen wall, Mr. and Mrs. Basatus and their daughter were waiting on the platform under the rain eaves.

It is obvious that Basatus’s wife is not very satisfied with the current Leo, “We deeply sympathize with your father’s experience, but the current situation is not particularly good. Viviya married a man who needs to travel around and face difficulties at any time. He is a dangerous man. As a mother, I am worried." As she said this, tears started to flow from the woman's eyes. "When it comes to needing money, we can lend it to you and Octavian. Fifty talents is enough. One hundred talents can be negotiated, even if it is plus my dowry, but I don’t want this money to be the dowry of my daughter Viviya. My child, do you understand what my aunt means? "

As soon as these words were said, Viviya next to her was about to burst into tears, but she did not dare to show even a little bit of excitement and lack of reserve in front of her parents. Sometimes teenage children are like this, as if they are silent and silent. The look in Yu's eyes promised that they would die for each other. While looking at Leo, Viviya choked and slowly backed away, grabbing a piece of silk curtain with her hands to control her loss.

Basatus caught a glimpse of his daughter's infatuation, looked at Leo again, and suddenly felt funny in his heart, so he asked his wife and daughter to leave first. When his wife was still there to scold her, Basatus scolded the woman a few words, and the other party Then he left.

"There is no idle person here now. Tell me young people, what is your purpose." Basatus then asked, holding his hands.

"Avenge my adoptive father, let the murderer get a true trial, and restore the power of my adoptive father's friends in this country." Octavian was very smart, not only using the banner of emotion, but also promising rewards after the deed was completed. .

"Then Leo, you can ask me for help if you need money. With my friendship with your father, there is no problem at all. Why do you insist on marrying Vivia? Of course, my wife and I have different ideas and opinions. I am just curious." Basatus nodded to Octavian first, and then asked Leo directly.

"Because of fulfilling the promise." Leo said, "Since Vivia and I have a pre-engagement, and now I have finished my studies, put on a robe and a ring, I should fulfill this marriage."

"Then I am your father-in-law, and I should undoubtedly support your and Octavian's career, right?"

Leo said nothing more, but bowed to Basatus and asked Vivia to come to Prima Villa with her luggage and dowry.

"I understand. Vivia herself wanted to marry you very much. She once said that her skin color was a different color in Rome, so she promised herself to you in her heart when she first saw you. Maybe it was some kind of resonance? Before I became rich, didn't I also marry a wife with a darker skin color? Okay, okay, if you want to marry Vivia, then marry her. I will also support you and Octavian as tribunes, and of course I will also support you in revenge for Caesar." Basatus said, "There is no rush to hold the wedding, just nod from me. Now Ulabella is fighting against Antony about the Syrian province."

"Who does the Senate support?" Octavian asked.

"Of course it's Ulabella. Whether it's public or private, how can the Senate trust Antony?" Basatus's answer made Octavian and Leo, who were lowering their heads, smile at each other.

In the evening, in the Prima Villa, Leo finished writing a note, rolled it up and put it in the tube, and then Maecenas tied the small tube to the leg of the pigeon and released it.

"What did the letter say?" Maecenas watched the pigeon spread its wings and fly away in the sunset, then turned around and asked Leo who had just washed his hands in the inner room. (The novel "The Road to Augustus" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone! Open WeChat now, click the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "Add Friends", search for the public account "qdread" and follow it, hurry up!) (To be continued..)

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