120. Cleopatra
"For your people? Or just for yourself? ”
Caesar sat on the soft blanket chaise longue, squinted his eyes and asked Cleopatra in front of him, I have to say that the queen's appearance is too elegant and sexy, but Caesar is not a person who only covets women, as one of the greatest people in the Roman world, Julius Caesar has experienced too many ups and downs, his life is a legend, even if Cleopatra in front of him is bewitching, it is impossible to completely confuse his mind, he took in the queen of Egypt, cooperated with the queen, and was more interested in the value of Egypt to Rome. Pen ~ Fun ~ Cabinet www.biquge.info Just like Caesar's previous agreement with Ptolemy, nearly half of Alexandria's wealth will pour into Rome every year, which is a very important resource for the construction of the entire republic.
And Cleopatra might be able to give Caesar more......
"For my people's sake, and for my own sake."
Cleopatra smiled and lay into Caesar's arms, she made no secret of her desire for power and care, Cleopatra was like a docile kitten, snuggled in Caesar's arms, but like a colorful poisonous snake, wrapped around the lion's head, just to seize her own real power.
Caesar saw her ambition and desire, and also saw her cleverness and wisdom, yes, Egypt could not be chaotic, Rome had not yet recovered from the haze of civil war at this time, and Ptolemy XIII, was still just an ignorant urchin, let him rule Egypt, would only plunge the whole country into endless turmoil, at that time, whether the promised grain and gold could flow smoothly into Rome on time or not, it is difficult to say, weighing the pros and cons, Caesar had already chosen the woman Cleopatra as Egypt, The de facto ruler of Alexandria. Of course, it was only a puppet regime under the control of Rome.
"I like your candor, Cleopatra, our meeting was like a late evening, yes, maybe things would have been much easier if I had seen you earlier. But now, your brother Ptolemy has made an agreement with me that I have three days to give him the grain. I have thought of many ways to get you back on the throne, but it is impossible, because Rome needs a clear reason, I can't force you to rule Egypt as a powerful person, that way, you will be disgusted and hated by your people, Rome can't come forward directly, but I can be an intermediary to mediate the contradictions between you, in that way, I will have a high step, I can deal with the contradictions between you as a spectator, but in fact, I can manipulate myself, Assign candidates for some important positions to you. ”
In the warm palace room, Caesar hugged the soft and sexy Cleopatra in one hand, held the exquisite wine glass in the other, and tasted the high-end wine inside, and then, under the queen's misty gaze, Caesar continued-
"Ptolemy must be very angry, very angry, yes, I guess, he will certainly oppose my proposal, he will certainly accuse you, accuse you of colluding with me, let me have such a proposal, but he has no evidence, the people of Egypt will accept your bill, because it has nothing to do with Rome, everything will go back to the original state, because Egypt was originally ruled by your brother and sister."
After hearing this, Cleopatra already understood in her heart that the Roman legion commander she met today was, in fact, an invincible and undeceivable giant. Egypt, including herself, can only survive by obediently surrendering to the feet of giants, in exchange for peace and ease in this life, yes, it is good for both.
She lay quietly into Caesar's arms and wrapped her hands around Caesar's neck......
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"No, it's not fair! I can't accept such an unreasonable request! ”
Two days later, in the palace of King Alexander, fierce arguments filled every corner of the palace, and the Ptolemaic politicians, ministers, and generals stood together, angrily arguing about the farcical peace agreement. The Roman officers, on the other hand, stood quietly and watched the ridiculous farce.
"Listen, child, the politics of Egypt must be decided by the Egyptians themselves, you must respect the choice of the people, I am just an intermediary, a mediator, Cleopatra wants to make peace with you, return to the original starting point, this is her choice and freedom, I only hope you can respect her."
Caesar stood on the right side of the center of the basilica, dressed in the traditional Roman attire of an official, Toga, and said to Ptolemy XIII with a calm face.
"Enchantress! She's a witch, does she cater to your needs with her body? Caesar? Do this kind of thing! ”
In the face of Caesar's sudden defection, the young and ignorant Ptolemy XIII shouted at Caesar above the main hall and in full view of everyone. The ministers behind him all looked frightened, and some looked disappointed and helpless.
"Shut up! You stupid boy, how can the status of the queen of Egypt allow you to be so defiled? ”
Caesar was furious, his voice was so high-pitched that it completely covered Ptolemy's immature childlike voice, and the whole hall seemed to be left with the roar of this Western lion, and the arguments of the ministers, officials, and generals suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked at each other at the scene that was happening on the stage. Even Ptolemy himself was stunned by Caesar's wrath, his stiff body motionless, and the only thing left in his frightened eyes was the anger he had just had.
And Cleopatra, who was on the side, slowly stepped down from the stage, and said to the officials at all levels above the main hall, the ministers-
"Ever since my father, Ptolemyhos de Dionysus, made his will, every day and every night, I have been thinking about how to prosper and sustain our kingdom, the Ptolemaic dynasty, which has stood proudly for more than two hundred years in countless years, and I wish only to obey my father's command and bring peace and hope to our country, to this rich and beautiful city. If today I am accused of clinging to Caesar and to the Romans for the sake of power, then accuse me, and Alexander's prosperity and greatness will explain what I do. I will not argue at all, because any verbal, verbal argument will pale and weak in the face of truth and facts. ”
After Cleopatra finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Ptolemy XIII on the throne, facing her young brother, her gaze was like a poisonous snake, and her long tongue of fire stretched out and wrapped around Ptolemy's slender neck, the young Ptolemy XIII was almost about to fall from the throne in this suffocating environment, yes, his sister Cleopatra set her sights on his throne, which was a throne heaped with countless blood and gold and silver. (To be continued.) )