Augustus Road

When Octavian returned to the camp, he found that the entire atmosphere was completely different. The soldiers, especially the Sixth Legion and the Twelfth Legion, were noisy and noisy. With extreme excitement and joy, they rushed to tell each other that they were still there. Garlands were hung in front of all the tents, and the tops were covered with fresh grass. Many people began to line up beside the wooden fence and in front of the camp gate, as if they were waiting for something. ,

The Ninth and Tenth Legions over there also had a similar scene. Octavian, who was confused, didn't know what the scene was, so he asked the walking token officer, "Has the Senate's reward order been issued?"

"Yes, and it is said that the former cavalry commander became the high priest and consul and is leading three legions towards Mutina." The token officer of the Twelve Legions said with an excited expression, and then he headed towards Young Caesar made a military salute and went about his own business.

Hearing this, Octavian's heart skipped a beat, and then some kind of melancholy arose. He stopped, turned back to look at Agrippa and Maecenas, paused for a while, and then asked him How do you two view this matter, and how should I face my guardian?

In response to Young Caesar's inquiry, Maecenas lowered his eyebrows and said nothing because he was monitoring Young Caesar's attitude. However, Agrippa spoke frankly and told Young Caesar, "You should be polite and respectful to your guardian. And now that he has succeeded Hedius as consul, you should also give him the command of the army."

It was obvious that although Octavian did not say it verbally, he was depressed in his heart. He just sighed and said, could Decimus be pardoned like this? Does this end the adoptive father's feud?

"We all understand your feelings, Caesar, but I think this matter will never end like this - because of the news from the city of Rome. Before setting off for the expedition, Lepidus not only left a legion to control order, but also announced. Martial law was declared and many of the murderers who planned the assassination were arrested," suggested Fonteyus next to him.

But this statement made Octavian even more uneasy and frustrated. He was a very profound man. After giving a few words of encouragement to everyone and asking everyone to stick to the camp and perform their duties well, he waved to summon his cronies. Entered the camp tent. Then he said to Maecenas, "I will trouble you to draw up a document again. It is for my guardian, saying that Lepidus is my father and I am his child. When Lepidus arrives in the city of Mutina, I'm willing to follow suit."

After finishing, Maecenas stood up and saluted, walked out of the tent, and gave away the documents. Then Octavian, who was sitting motionless on the chair, suddenly gave his personal slave another note. Whisper, "Send it into that person's hands."

"That man" was Antony, whose camp was about fifteen Roman miles from Octavian's army.

He unfolded Octavian's secret note, which contained only a few lines, "We must join forces in advance. If we wait for Lepidus to come and decide everything, it will be too late."

Antony slowly held the note in his hand, pinched it and released it. He was conflicted and hesitant, as confused as a person who walked to a cross street but didn't know which block the target was: what Octavian said, he Of course I understand that Lepidus has joined forces with Cicero to control the military and politics of the entire Italy. If he really comes to the city of Mutina, not to mention Octavian's Sixth and Twelfth Legion, and even other legions He might switch sides to his side, and maybe Lepidus would forgive him and support Octavian, but then the two of them would have to rely on others.

But joining forces with Octavian, the chances of winning are extremely slim! That kid has no army at all. The guard composed of veterans who were originally loyal to him were almost all killed in the previous battle with me. Now maybe only the 43rd legion left by Hejius is still loyal to him sincerely. What about my side? I don’t want to be like last time, when the Skylarks carried Lepidus with shields and forced me to reconcile with him...

Antony, who had no idea, simply went to the end. He called Leo, Curio, and Ventis and showed them Caesar's note - even if Leo was present, Anthony had nothing to worry about.

"Lord Anthony, please don't hesitate any longer. After all, Turinus is just like me. He is a young man who is not familiar with the world. It is normal to have some troubles with his elders. But you are different. Maybe today Turinus I asked to join forces with you, but tomorrow he turns to my father, what if I leave you alone?" Seeing this, Leo said to Anthony anxiously, this kind of attitude is absolutely unusual for him. .

"Don't believe this boy, Marco! You are really out of your mind. You actually let Lepidus' own son watch such a good opportunity. You have revealed the secret yourself." Curio on the side also shouted anxiously, " What Young Caesar said is right, we will be completely passive when Lepidus arrives, so we must make a prompt decision."

"But Lepidus has three legions in his hands, and the other legions are also close to him. I am still a public enemy. The war may be over before it even starts." Anthony said dissatisfiedly, and then made a gesture of wiping his neck with his hand to express this You're done for yourself.

"Don't be afraid, not everything must be resolved by force. You have to know that all disputes rely on Young Caesar as a banner. Since he is willing to join forces with you, Marco, then as long as Young Caesar is in the battle In the future, Lepidus will definitely surrender, and other legions will not act rashly, because it is not Lepidus that everyone swears allegiance to, but Caesar." Curio continued to analyze, "Now you only have two choices, one is Young Caesar, and the other is Caesar. It's Lepidus, you choose who is less dangerous to you - as for the Senate, don't have any fear at all, it is nothing, haven't many things proved it now?"

"Perhaps what Father Curio said makes sense when it comes to interests..."

"Who is your father?" After hearing the name Leo, Coolio became anxious, but the boy continued, "But in terms of friendship? You and your father are in the same camp and support each other. Come, and my father is Turinus’ guardian, and the keys to all hubs are in his hands. Therefore, even if you and Turinus temporarily form an alliance, they will fail because of mutual estrangement. This is why the elders What the hospital wants to see.”

Then, the whole camp became noisy, and Anthony shouted that enough was enough. Then he waved his hands and said, "We can vote and entrust our destiny to the invisible gods."

At this moment, Ventis, who had been silent all along, said, "I must remind you that four people cannot vote to decide one thing."

Anthony was speechless, yes. Then he scratched his hair and thought for a moment. He didn't ask Leo to go out. Instead, he said, "I don't want to vote, so I'll just ask the three of you to decide my fate." After that, he threw out three A brand, just sitting on the chair, like a commodity waiting to be sold in an auction house. (To be continued...)