Augustus Road

"So we are the only pioneers of civil rights, and the advantage we have is unparalleled." - Cicero boasted about the Law of the Twelve Tables, but he never mentioned that Roman law drew heavily on it. The reality of the Greek sages

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"But." Lepidus quickly changed his face, "Dear Ombudsman, now the Republic has urgently established a ten-member committee. It is not to promote some gradual trend of taking medicine, but to bring order to the country, the government and the entire society. I believe that your Excellency, Inspector Cicero, should be mentally prepared for the brutal effects of a surgical operation like craniotomy and bloodletting.”

Cicero kept saying nothing but what objections could he raise now? He quickly expressed his position, first recognizing that the Committee of Ten had the power to arrest, punish and conquer any criminals involved in the assassination of the Holy Dictator.

Afterwards, Lepidus and Lesser Caesar did not say anything more about this matter, because it was like a ripe apple in the palm of their hands, and there was no need to say or do anything about it. Could it be that nearly ten legions were stationed in Italy and Is Shannan Gaul here to enjoy the triumphal ceremony and thanksgiving ceremony of "Victory over Antony"? No idiot would think so, so these guys thought further. They publicly took out a sand table covering the entire Italian territory and geography in front of Picasso and Cicero, and placed it in the middle of the surrounding people. Then Lepidus asked:

"The Senate must grant me the power of magistrate for five years, and the corresponding number of legions. It must also be equal to Panza, Antony and Little Caesar, but the top priority is to fulfill the gift to all legions. So we have to collect peasants. The treasury of the temple was used as a cash reward for the soldiers; in addition, twenty-four cities in Italy were allocated to the soldiers for resettlement, including the originally more distant settlements in Unonia, Sardinia, Spain and Gaul. The land is temporarily free and the Senate is not allowed to intervene - because it will be used as a future settlement place for the new legion. "

Then, in front of Cicero, Lepidus and Young Caesar pulled out their daggers and began to point on the sand table. Just like two generals went to conquer distant barbarian territories and then distributed the spoils, "These are the areas: Liquim, Pasini, Alimiron, Fesule, Veai, Venucia, Beniwen Dayton, Taranto..."

Obviously, the Committee of Ten has the complete right to allocate public farms, farmland, water and gardens in these areas. What about the knights and senators who originally contracted these properties? Cicero and Picasso couldn't help but ask questions.

Regarding this issue, Lepidus spread his hands and smiled without answering, but Caesar said coldly, "This issue can be resolved through coordination within the committee and the legion. If anyone expresses objections, we will do everything we can to take it seriously.' Reply'.

Later, Young Caesar waved his hand to Cicero like a superior to a subordinate, indicating that the elder could leave. Although Cicero felt extremely humiliated in his heart, he finally seized the opportunity of the "Committee of Ten". This life-saving straw finally paid off, and then he didn't even dare to go back to the senate hall, and ran directly to his house on Paladin Hill to hide.

When the bugle sounded, except for the three legions who went to implement the martial law order in Rome, the centurions of the other legions gathered consciously in the center of the arena and looked at Lepidus and Shao who were standing in the high stands. Caesar and Pansa, because the other party will soon announce the "results of negotiation" just with the Senate.

"Soldiers, the following political events have nothing to do with you. You have fought with Caesar and Young Caesar for so many years, and have accomplished so many incredible feats and honors. After that, you only need to care about what the country will do to you. Just pay in return. We have collected all the money in the treasury and will distribute it all to you. Only 30% of the money will be left as the national budget for the coming year. I can proudly say that every centurion will You can get 2,500 dinars of silver coins, and each soldier can get 500 dinars of silver coins. In addition, the list of cities I will read out will also be yours soon." After Lepidah said this. , signaled Young Caesar to stand up and read out a long list of city names. Every time one was read out, the centurions and soldiers below would make excited and long shouts, because these cities are famous for their richness and beauty. Finally, Lepidus brought over the list of young Caesars and said, "Soldiers, you can cheer, reconcile, and embrace each other now, even though you had killed each other before at the gate of Mutina under the instigation of some people with ulterior motives. The tragedy is over!"

Then, thousands of people followed the high priest's request and embraced each other happily in twos and threes. Everyone thought that Caesar's party now dominated the entire country, and this was their greatest joy.

At this time, Lepidus and Caesar left Pansa behind, and the two of them walked alone to the quiet aisle of the arena, "Dear Guardian, I think the situation in Rome and Italy has been decided now, and it is time to consider conquering the enemy who has an army. It's time."

"You mean Brutus, Cassius, and the young Spanish brothers Pompey?"

"That's right."

Lepidus pondered for a moment, as if thinking about the future war situation, and then he said to Caesar, "Now these enemies are placed on both sides of the country, and they are always threatening Italy. In your opinion, who is easier to deal with?" some?"

"Of course it's Brutus and Cassius. Brutus doesn't dare to advance to Macedonia because there are troops left there by his adoptive father and your people guarding Lepidus. He can only stay in Thessaly and recruit troops from Athens. Cassius recruited a legion in Crete, but it is said that there are only 3,000 soldiers, all of whom are veterans left by Pompey. Eulabella instigated a legion in Caria and is occupying the city of Ephesus. This group of enemies lacks unified command, and the total military strength does not exceed four legions." Caesar answered eagerly. "I think so too. Besides, this group of people has a small army, but they have committed serious crimes. It is only natural to conquer them. Let me entrust the right to conquer you as the governor of Illyria. After success, Crete and Epirus will also be yours - the 42nd and 43rd legions will be given to you, as well as the 17th and 18th legions left by Decimus. After you go to the other side, there will be three new legion recruitment numbers - I believe that with seven legions, you should be able to eliminate the enemies who do not rely on each other one by one."

The young Caesar suppressed his excitement and said that he would definitely live up to the trust of his guardian. In fact, he was even happier that after defeating Brutus and others, his appetite was far more than just Epirus and Crete. He wanted to cut off the meat of the richest Greece, no, even Asia Minor, to feed his army. As long as he could occupy the East, he would be able to expand his power to a level that even the person in front of him would not dare to despise. (To be continued...)