To Four Thousand Years Later

Augustus was more important than Harvey imagined. His face and eye sockets are deeply sunken, the skin on his face is loose, there are many age spots, the bags under his eyes are dark, and his teeth are incomplete.

He was wearing a white toga robe with a purplish red edge, but because he was too thin, the robe was not lifted up, but fell limply on Augustus' body. Harvey can be determined with just his eyes. This former hero is now even weaker than ordinary old people. He was Augustus. In one year, after continuous wars, Octavian, who was born as a general and made great achievements in battle, almost became the emperor of Rome.

but. Rome was still reluctant to accept a despot, like Tyre or Egypt. So Octavian was smarter and disbanded the army, and then held elections—the original army did not participate in voting. When the Persians retreated, before the Senate launched an action, he first stated on the official stage that he wanted to return the Senate to the Senate. Public grievances raged within a few days, and finally the Senate, half of which he controlled, rejected his request logically, and also granted him the right to rule Spain and Gaul, the three provinces with the richest Roman troops. And he also got the title of "Augustus" at that time. This title implies that the bearer has authority over humans, and the nature of its status cannot be defined by any charter.

In essence, he was the emperor of Rome.

Augustus' eyes were unexpectedly bright and calm. It seems that there is a colorless and warm flame burning in it. It is more burning passion than young people, and more mellow wisdom than middle-aged people. Just staring, you will feel a hand gently holding your heart.

The fire in those eyes was almost one-tenth, or about one-eighth, the intensity of the lunar pharaoh. If Harvey hadn't been frightened by the fire in Jesus' eyes, he must have started to tremble now. The profound old man asked, with a relaxed and cheerful tone: "I still remember the Spanish envoy back then. He was so scared that his pants were wet in front of me."

Hearing this, the ministers who were in the same room with him burst into laughter.

"Don't be nervous, Yan. Although the war between us has started for almost a week. Augustus said easy-goingly: "But I think our relationship should not be so embarrassing. There is no irresolvable contradiction between us. I also know that maybe you have your own considerations when you start a war, and in your view, it is also justice. After all, justice is not unique like the sun, but like the stars. The stars are numerous in the sky and cancel each other out.

"Master Augustus, I have an important report.

Without waiting for Harvey to speak. The herald who led the way earlier said respectfully than before.

Augustus nodded kindly: "Speak, little Agrippa.

"Yes. During the previous inquiry, we learned that the Egyptians thought it was us who started the war first. That's why they suddenly launched an attack. Augustus gave Harvey a slight sign, and said, "Can you explain in detail?" Speak, Your Excellency the Messenger. "

"That happened a week ago, 2

Harvey also realized something, and said in detail: "Three Roman soldiers tried to sneak into Alexandria by boat to assassinate the consul. But they were caught on the spot by the French guards and the seals of their identification were found on them. On the same day, three other villages were captured. There were many dead and wounded in the surprise attack on ships. Survivors claimed that the ships that attacked them were flying Roman flags.

"Your Excellency Messenger. There is a problem here."

Augustus blinked, and his tone calmed down: If I really sent troops to assassinate the consuls, then I think I should dress them up as Tyrians. Even if I think the pharaohs were suspicious and deliberately let them pass with the imprint of our Roman soldiers, what will it bring to them if they attack the villages of ordinary people? The hostility of a country?

He raised the open parchment scroll in his hand, and said softly in a voice that could make everyone clear: "Your Dharma. Well, it should be Alexander VII, right? That Chang Xiayue also realized it. That's why you told me about it in the letter. Fortunately, it's not too late.

Didn't he know that Alexander's reign was over? Harvey was taken aback for a moment, but he was smart enough not to correct what Augustus said.

However, according to the letter, I will give me a third of Egypt as a gift. I also want to hear what you have to say in detail. "Augustus asked calmly: "What are your new practitioners thinking? "Give Augustus a third of Egypt?

Harvey was taken aback.

Why did you surrender and cede territory before the fight started? It's not like Lord **** would do. And the most important thing is that when Harvey was about to leave, he never heard **** say this at all! Harvey's first reaction was. Augustus was lying to himself.

"Oh? Didn't your practitioners tell you?"

Augustus laughed out loud, and the people around him also laughed along with him.

But amidst the unfriendly laughter, Harvey just silently took out the second scroll from his arms. Perhaps because of the sweaty palms, he felt that the scroll was extraordinarily cold. Augustus spotted his movements sharply, and asked immediately. Harvey replied calmly: "The practitioner said, this is the answer to your doubts. He said that if you have any doubts, let me read it to you.

"Okay. Then you read, I listen

Augustus simply nodded. Harvey thanked him, then slowly rolled up his sleeves and read softly.

"Dear Your Excellency Augustus. I am the new ruler of Egypt, and I salute you here.

"I believe, Your Excellency, I must have been dissatisfied with the peace terms you proposed before. Of course, I think this is normal. Anyone who suddenly shows favor to outsiders, or even former enemies, is taken for granted. But You must believe in my sincerity. I will bring peace and a more prosperous future to both countries.

"War is a bad thing, because nothing produces more senseless death, useless death, and senseless death than it does. It is no pretense to say that anyone who can deal with severance and relations with Rome If you have accumulated hundreds of years of hatred, then that person must be me." I hope you can understand. Historical changes are often instantaneous, but most people only go after that moment this critical moment.

And now, the greatest moment came - because his hand touched a sharp ice spike at the end of the curl. At that moment, his brain exploded, and Harvey immediately understood everything.

But his good manners kept him from showing any signs of nervousness.

He just continued to read calmly: "By the way, my friend. I want to introduce my name to you. You can call me by my name." Augustus suddenly widened his eyes, subconsciously wanting to dodge backwards.

But it's too late. Before Harvey could finish his sentence, he suddenly threw his family out. The roll fell to the ground, and a large cloud of icy white mist suddenly came out, blocking the sight of people around. And Harvey rushed to Augustus in three steps and two steps, and pierced the sharp ice thorn into his heart!