Augustus Road

"A prince should be virtuous, but he should also be capable of evil. ▲∴," - Machiavelli

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As a result, Cicero said to the cavalry captain at this time, "I want to see your commander, and I want to praise you for your righteous deeds. Of course, you can now persuade the Thirteenth Legion that guards the strongholds and fortresses in the city, so that the Senate and the people will have a clear relationship with each other. Your gratitude will go even higher." Then, fearing that the cavalry captain was not Italian, he repeated the words in Greek. What a coincidence for Cicero. The cavalry captain was indeed from Thessalia, Greece. After hearing this, he looked at Cicero with disbelief. He probably thought that this guy and the others were completely crazy. He raised his riding crop and shouted, "I repeat, you must leave here immediately, because martial law is now in effect."

"You should summon your commander."

But before Cicero could finish speaking, several cavalrymen looked at each other in confusion. One of them, a rude cavalryman from Shannan Gaul, shouted directly, "If you hang around here again, I will kill you. Go back to your home and wait." Orders of Lepidus and Lesser Caesar."

Along with these words, the subsequent infantry formation also came over. They all held pickaxes and tree branches, carried helmets, water bottles and backpacks, and sang songs. At this time, when Cicero heard "Our cavalry commander was riding a horse," his expression changed violently. His wife and brother quickly pulled him over and secretly told him to take advantage of this group of people before they could identify him. . Leave the square quickly. Because Lepidus may be coming soon.

So Cicero could only climb into the sedan chair. He left in a hurry, and several other elders also hurriedly dispersed. Half a night later, when the sentries were sent out, everything proved that what those people shouted before were really rumors. Lepidus, wearing a blue woolen cloak, and Young Caesar, wearing a white cloak, came to the main square under the escort of cavalry. In front of them, Polo, the chief centurion of the Thirteenth Legion, quickly ran out of the queue. He saluted the two of them one after another, and then Lepidus asked, "This is the second time that your army has implemented the order of martial law in Rome. I must be able to do it very well. How are everyone's families?" After receiving a positive answer, Lepidus asked again, "Have any senators escaped?"

"A few escaped, but most of them were stopped in front of the checkpoint. They didn't even know how to disguise themselves. They only brought shoulder carriages, mule carts and countless slaves. I kept telling my subordinates about them The lintel and the glory," Polo said sarcastically.

Lepidus nodded, and then he looked at the young Caesar beside him. He said in words, "Immediately send a team to pick up all the family members from the Zasta Temple, and also notify the chief virgin, Ms. Lisilia, and the censors, Cicero and Bishop, to gather with all the elders tomorrow." Then, he stationed his horse in front of the synagogue and watched the soldiers holding torches walking in and out of the streets. "Can we start immediately, guardian?" Octavian asked with a certain impatient mood.

"Don't worry. Before purging the Senate, we must first force it to grant us the power to purge. The Senate is this kind of institution. There will be a good show soon. You have to see how a person forges a sharp weapon with his own blood. Weapon, and then used it to kill his own." Lepidus leisurely advised the slightly impatient Octavian. At this time, young Caesar suddenly nodded understandingly, "What we should be more concerned about now is to fulfill the soldiers' military rewards and resettlement. Land matters have been hampered by the Senate enough before. "

"That's right." Li Bida looked like a coward.

Then, Octavian led a group of cavalry back to the arena on the Quinta Plain, while Lepidus, Leo and others went directly to the villa of Prima, because Poti and the female relatives had left the Temple of Vesta. Came back safe and sound.

"Please forgive me, please forgive me. The two-headed rotation system implemented by Young Caesar and me, tonight it is his turn to supervise the military camp and service, so selfishly, I came back early to see my woman and daughter. In addition, I will meet with Marco Antony. I brought back my friendship with my child Leo." Lepidus walked into the gate and immediately said goodbye to Poti, Corinna, Fulivia, Claudia, and Atia. They hugged each other and told them the entire situation in one breath. Then Lepidus half-knelt in front of his adoptive father, Marcus, and kissed the back of his hand, "May your body be as healthy as the mountains and forests."

Then, Leo also came over, and after greeting Marcus, Vivia grabbed him and hugged him tightly. At this time, Octavia stood in the corner very lonely, holding on to the pillar, When Lepidah's keen eyes were fixed on her for a while, he realized what she was doing and hurriedly bowed to him.

"Octavia has also reached the age of marriage." When entering the hall, Lepidus asked Atia and said.

"I have promised her to Philip's son, little Philip, who is now a tribune like Leo, and he has no blood relationship with Octavia."

"Oh." Lepidus replied calmly, and then he asked Porty, how is Portia's safety?

"It doesn't matter. A few days ago, I directly sent all the sword fighting slaves who were originally here to protect Prema to defend her house. Rogue and rioting slaves cannot harm her."

"That's good, everything is fine, but listen, women, there will be a huge storm in Rome soon, and the best way for everyone to avoid being harmed by the storm is to close the house tightly and not go out." After saying this, Lepidus stood in the center of the hall. He was the master in the army, and he was also the unquestioned master in the family.

He decided to rest in his own house until the fourth sentry, and then go to the military camp to deliver the goods. He smelled the paint on the walls, the flowers and plants in the courtyard, and the smell of his children coming and going. It was always warm and comfortable. , when he was sitting on the couch and hugging Poti and chatting, he found Leo and Paluma standing at the door, so as parents, they called their son over and asked him what doubts he had. Why don't you rest?

"Papa, my confusion is very simple and very difficult, that is, my friendship with Turinus is stronger, or my relationship with brother Paluma is more reliable." What Lepidhawan did not expect was that his son Li Leo actually had such a topic, and then Leo continued, "Of course, Papa, I don't mean to give up or make a choice, but I vaguely feel that there may be a day in the future, and I need a precise answer, Please forgive me for my cowardice and lack of opinion.”

"The relationship between you and the little pigeon is more reliable." Lepidah answered directly and seriously, "Little pigeon."

Upon hearing this answer from her adoptive father, Paluma immediately leaned over and knelt down, "I am your son and your slave, father, brother and mother. My life was given by you, and I will be available to you whenever needed. , I will return it to you without hesitation.”

"Don't be like this." Potty hurriedly supported Paluma, "You have forgotten that you will always be our family." (To be continued...)