Cruelty, blood, and killing, the Gallic sky had darkened since Apis drew up the list of killings, and a bloody haze enveloped Lugdunum, and the streets were filled with the smell of blood and decay.

The nobles hid in their homes and talked about it, fearing that they would be the next to suffer.

The Janissaries were like executioners, walking through the streets of the city in black armor, and every day the nobles were killed, their possessions confiscated, their families reduced to slavery, and on the fiftieth day after Apis entered the city, Lugdunum was reduced to a hell on earth, and there was no daylight. People seem to have seen the advent of the Sulla era, where the dictator used brutal means and bloody repression to maintain his rule, and even, the people and the aristocracy lost their freedom of speech, and even their own after-dinner chatter became cautious. I'm afraid that I will be listened to by someone around me in the next moment and get into trouble.

And those who embraced Apis in this revolution were promoted and rewarded.

"Brother, is this a matter of time? It's crazy, now Lugdunum, there's terror everywhere, do you know what people say about you? ”

"What do you think of me?"

"They say you're a dictator, another Sulla!"

The massacre of nobles and rebellious officials was in full swing, and the people's criticism of Apis was increasing day by day. Little Crassus kindly reminded Appis in the official residence that even if he wanted to exterminate the opposition, he must pay attention to the limits and not make the people of the city panic. And for this, Appis had been prepared for a long time.

"Brother, don't care what others say, most of those statements are not made by commoners, and honestly, the Roman nobles who did not participate in this rebellion will not make such a voice. Most of the opposing voices were voiced by the nobles and officials who were killed or implicated, and they were making a last stand, trying to stop me and oppose us through public opinion. However, it is useless, because the eyes of the people are clear, we have not plundered the people's property, and no one who has nothing to do with this rebellion will be implicated. There are too many voices from all walks of life, and we must do a good job of screening. ”

In the face of little Crassus's worries, Apis only responded flatly. In fact, for this turmoil, Apis is also paying close attention to it, the gang thugs are dressed up every day, blending in with the civilian population, once they find that someone is doing something to incite the people and distort the facts, they will stop it in time, and even refute it on the spot, the people of Rome are easy to be incited, which is what Apis is most wary of.

"Okay, brother, just be careful yourself, I'm just reminding you, after all, the environment we are in is not good."

Little Crassus sighed.

"I'll pay attention to these voices, don't worry, my partner. Now, I am more concerned about the safety of our territory in Gallic Hill. You know, Octavian has already begun to move, and the Italian Fifth Legion, known as the Lion of the Steppe, and other auxiliary legions have already arrived at the city of Aletion, which is guarded by 5,000 soldiers, but it may still be difficult to face Octavian's six heavy infantry legions. ”

After the little Crassus sighed, Apis changed his words and shifted the conversation to the defense of the border. In fact, the purpose was to let Crassus Jr. take his legion to relieve the siege of Aletion. But Apis doesn't say it so bluntly, just presents the phenomenon, shows the predicament of the moment.

It is also true that in Britain, everyone knows that Apis has lost two whole legions, and now the Gallic civil strife, the rectification of civil strife, needs to be backed by legions, as a support, and cannot be easily transferred. What's more, this round of cleanup also involves the internal legion. It should be said that everyone knew that Apis was in trouble this time, and Octavian also took this opportunity to storm the important city of Aletine in northern Italy, which was originally his territory.

After hearing this, little Crassus frowned, he knew the current predicament of his partner, the Lugdunum government needed to be rectified, and the army also needed to be rectified, and there were originally mixed forces of opponents.

"Then, let me take the Snow Fox Legion and the two auxiliary legions to rescue Aletion. You stay in Lugdunum and settle this rebellion. ”

Little Crassus said impassionedly.

That's right, that's what it means...... Appis's heart blossomed, and this was what he was waiting for. It's just that on the surface, he still can't show his excitement, otherwise, it will arouse the suspicion and displeasure of little Crassus.

"But, brother, this matter has nothing to do with you, so you don't need to get involved......"

Appis returned "with a pained face".

"We are brothers, best brothers, even more than the friendship of our own brothers, let us not say that, Appis. To-morrow I will go outside the city, gather my legions, and go to northern Italy for a decisive battle with Octavian. Without Agrippa, Octavian had not heard of any great general, even though his legion was twice as large as mine, but he was not to be feared. Rest assured in Gaul, brother. ”

Little Crassus was comforted.

"I really don't know what to say, brother, in this most difficult moment, you did not abandon me, but helped me. Do you know? I worry about these things every day and every night. Alas, Tertilla has seen that I am getting thinner, but fortunately you have always been by my side to support me and our cause. ”

Appis frowned, and after a word of thanks, he almost knelt down and cried to thank Dai Xiao. This strengthened Crassus' determination to take the legion south and eradicate Octavian's threat.

……

"Apis is a cunning fox, and little Crassus is a strong bull, and my God, he's been tricked around by Apis. He actually took his own army to the mountain Gaul, the little Crassus really liked the comradeship, but unfortunately Apis didn't think so, he was a cruel and ruthless executioner, using the little Crassus to help him resist Octavian's threat, and borrowing Octavian's hand to eliminate the power of the little Crassus. Hmph, damn it, we picked the wrong person! ”

Two days later, Crassus the Younger had already left Lugdunum with his army of veterans and headed for northern Italy to support Aletion. The morale of the regiment was high, and the old general was praised for his generosity and selflessness. In the dark and luxurious villa of Davius, the elderly aristocrat Davius and his colleague Hollatis chatted sarcastically about the current situation.

As an older politician, he saw very clearly what was happening in Gaul and in Lugdunum.

"Yes, little Crassus is a stupid bull, my God, the 'council' was counting on this man to deal with Appis, and now it seems how stupid and naïve those old men are!"

"Don't say that, no one knew what this would be the result before Apis entered the city. It can only be said that Appis, the master of Gaul, has grown up over the years. Alas, little Crassus not only helped Apis block foreign enemies on this expedition, but more importantly, as soon as he left, Gallic outside the mountains, it was really Apis who said it alone. Apis was too clever to kill multiple birds with one stone. Alas. ”

Under the sudden change of circumstances, the old nobleman Davius sighed.

"It's useless to talk about this now, the Praetorian Guard won't be able to find this place for a while, but you are not absolutely safe here, we must find a new way out and leave this city."

"Where are you going?"

Davius's calm gaze rested on the young Hortiras.

"Marseille, through Marseille, by sea, traveled to Rome to seek refuge in Octavian. Only in this way can it be safe. I have a very good partner, a friend, in Marseille, with whom I had been running a wheat business for a while, in Rome. Maybe he can help us. ”

The young nobleman replied.