"Citizens of Rome, open your eyes and see what your so-called savior, Apis, has done? Praetorian Guard, Cabinet ...... With these institutions, what does the Senate do? What does a citizens' assembly do? The fate of Rome is in the hands of a few, and this is a very dangerous thing. Huoran? Wen??? ???． All the official documents and laws of Ranena'com, although finally issued by the Senate, were in fact the result of the review and revision of the cabinet, and this so-called efficient operating body was in fact the puppet agency of Appis, who had to do things for him with the salary of the dictator in high places. That's right, Appis is a dictator! Citizens, I am in the twilight of my life, and I am even more fearless of the sword. I stand here today to make these remarks to tell you that the liberators you revere are in fact the culprits in the destruction of the republic! He is destroying the traditions of Rome, destroying the foundations of Rome, which for five hundred years have been the existence of a republic! Our country has experienced a terrible period of kingship, is it going to go through a second time? No one can have supreme power, however, Apis has changed all that, and he is trying to become the new king of Rome. History cannot repeat itself, citizens, citizens ......"

Hadrum's plot was so successful that almost no one found him until he organized rallies and gave speeches.

However, after his impassioned speech, he managed to attract the attention of the Janissaries. But Apis was not in Rome, and no one dared to do anything with the "fathers" of the Senate. The Captain of the Praetorian Guard sent the news to Appis, who was far away in Ancona......

Appis could only urgently let little Crassus return to Rome alone to deal with the matter. And the way to deal with this turmoil is money...... Appis suddenly remembered that the most classic sentence in Hong Kong dramas is that things that can be solved with money are not things...... At the moment, Rome has a bit of this flavor. The people wanted tangible benefits, and after several dark ages, the common people of Rome were actually very poor, and the gap between the rich and the poor was widening, which was the real contradiction in Rome at this time. By the time Caesar was alive, the republic had actually gone bad, but the people didn't take him seriously, they just didn't like the title of king. Appis asked little Crassus to go back with the money and return to Rome, not to arrest Hadrums, who was making trouble, but to find out the situation and find out who was secretly cooperating with him.

The Praetorian Guards were not allowed to arrest him, because if the Janissaries made any moves, it would inevitably cause real resentment among the population. That would fall into Octavian's trap. Hadrum wanted to be captured and let the people see the hegemony and evil of the Praetorian Guard, and Appis couldn't let that happen.

Little Crassus was "ordered to be in danger", and the next day he rushed back to Rome with funds and men. At Appis's request, and in accordance with his own experience, he investigated the organizers and members of the rally. While distributing the money and buying off the members. Moreover, seeing the growing discontent of the popular mood, the younger Crassus also held a large colosseum show "on his own initiative", and the easiest way for Roman politicians to buy the people When free bread and fruit were tossed in the arena, people had forgotten the so-called republic and democracy, and only thanked the "master" who gave them food. While enjoying the free food, while watching the bloody beast show, the so-called cannibalistic mouth is short, when the commoners walk out of the Colosseum with hot bread and food, who will remember the impassioned speech of the Senate "father" on the stage, and the topic of discussion has changed from boring politics to gladiators and beasts in the Colosseum......

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"These ignorant commoners, like a pack of poor and hungry wild dogs, give them a little favor and immediately change their position, money is corrupting the country, corrupting the citizens of Rome!"

Seeing the reversal of the situation, Hadrum was furious, and in his mansion he scolded the people of Rome for being ignorant and immoral.

"It has long since begun to corrode, and the noble spirit of the Republic may be long gone, Hadrus, you have not experienced the hardships of the life of the lower classes of the common people, so you spit on and despise them, but perhaps you do not think so when you sleep in a filthy attic, and sleep every day listening to swarms of rats clucking above your head, eating menial food, and doing dirty and tiring hard work. Octavian was too idealistic, however, he had no other way, and his wealth was already in the hands of Appis. Therefore, knowing that taking bribes can solve everything, however, there is nothing he can do about it, and he can only watch Apis carry it out. ”

Tribune Oculia said helplessly. He was also a participant in this conspiracy and was well aware of how things were going. And what worries Okulia even more is the safety of his life and that of the senator in front of him.

"It's time for us to think about our own way out."

"Maybe there's no going back."

Hadrums' expression was gloomy, as if he saw the black palace collapsing. Gone are Turinus and his time, and Rome has truly changed hands...... And when he chose Octavian, he didn't have a second chance.

"If I'm not mistaken, the Praetorian Guard has already set their sights on us, but Appis is waiting for an opportunity, waiting for an opportunity to get rid of us. He may not need a justifiable reason, but he must avoid the public eye. And the large Colosseum held by the little Crassus is the biggest cover. The public's attention is diverted, and we are in danger. ”

Okulia calmly analyzed.

"Rome has entered an era where wealth reigns supreme, and without money, you can't move an inch."

Hadrums was filled with emotion. He suddenly remembered the scene when little Cato drank the sword and died, what a heart-wrenching and helpless choice.

"Now is not the time to sigh about this, friend, we have one last chance. They escaped from Rome while they were holding a big event. ”

Seeing Hadrums' sentimental look, Oculia's mood gradually became anxious.

"No, Okulia, we don't have to run away. Yes, the public's attention has shifted, but if I run away at this time, it will only prove that our remarks are baseless, slanderous, and empty-hearted. Then the people will be disappointed, and that's when our real hopes will be lost. Therefore, there is no need to flee Rome, if, as you say, the Praetorian Guard has set their sights on us, then we will not be able to escape. If Apis wanted to rule Rome for a long time, he must have to consider the influence of his reputation, and perhaps he would consider the assassination of senate officials. ”

Hadrums retorted.