"Crassus the Younger has mastered Lugdunum, Bunodius is instigating the fleet to mutiny, and Ribrice has rigged the elections and placed his own men in various departments...... Octavian's army overwhelmed the border...... General, there is a big chaos in Gaul, we must first think of a strategy to deal with it, and then go back, at this time, it is very risky to go back. Fastest update"

In the city of Calendim, England, Maximus told Appis about the last four months of Gaul. Between the words, he was worried about Appis's current situation and his safety when he returned. After all, the current Gaul is not the Gaul of the past, and along the way, how many people will want to kill Appis.

"We don't have time, we don't have time to think about what strategies to deal with. The Ribry crowd is like ants, gnawing at Gaul and eating at my roots in Lugdunum for many years. I must go back as soon as possible, my possessions and gold are still in that city, and if I let the group of Bunodius find it in advance, then I will be truly passive. Maximus, don't worry, there are many people who want to assassinate me, and it is not a matter of a day or two, since I began to climb up from the tribune, since the first time I supported Caesar, there have been many people who have tried to assassinate me, but they have all failed, and this time, they will not succeed. ”

In the dim light, Apis replied firmly. There was determination in his eyes, and Maxim had little reason to object.

The Ninth Army was then left behind in Britain to carry out its mission of guarding the British border. After all, it was the legion of Crassus the Younger, and Appis did not want to return to Gaul with such a private legion.

"General, General......"

In port, Appis reconvened the rout of the Tenth and Twelfth Legions. Even if they are defeated, who knows? The situation in the north of Britain is known only to them, they were defeated by the plague......

At the end of winter, this army of "deserters" braved the raging waves of the Atlantic Ocean and embarked on a perilous journey south to Gaul.

……

"Appis is back! Appis is back! ”

In the dim early spring sun, a messenger panted and trotted through the crowded streets of Lugdunum, and the civilians around him all looked at each other in surprise and delight. A bloody storm is about to envelop Gaul, Lugdunum, and the great city will no longer have the peace and serenity it once had.

The nobles held an emergency meeting in the villa to secretly discuss what to do next. Many betrayed Appis, and at this moment, all of them became ants on a hot pan.

"We can't wait any longer, we just sit back and wait. We must resist, we must fight, we must stop Apis from entering the city! ”

The nobleman Horlatis stood up and proposed in a loud voice. However, not many people responded to his call. The rest of the noble league sat in their seats, either silent or talking to each other.

Only the construction officer Turenus stood up and asked rhetorically, "How to resist?" How do you stop Apis from entering the city? Couldn't it be improvised to organize and hire an army to occupy the city? ”

"Isn't that possible? Do you have a better way? The bloodthirsty beast that had returned from the north was now on the west coast of Gaul, and if we could not prevent him from entering the city, we would be slaughtered by him, and you have seen his methods, Apis is a demon who kills without blinking. I can't come up with an idea yet, you, me, and we, can only wait here for death, waiting for the sword to be added. ”

Horlatis said excitedly. It was as if he had heard the sound of the sword, the majestic and terrifying trumpet of the legion. It's just that his proposal was not approved by the noble "parliament".

"Hollatis, things may not have gotten to the point you thought they were. Yes, we did something bad for Appis, but who knows? Who has proof that we are opposing him and overthrowing the cornerstone of his rule? Perhaps, we can get in touch with him in advance and show our submission. Don't make a big deal out of it, Horlatis, you know, once we've hired an army and looted a city, there's no turning back, and we're condemning our crimes. Perhaps, Apis didn't know that much. All our actions are carried out in private. ”

Treasurer Lucius said.

"Do you think we have a way out? Don't forget that Apis was not a mediocre person, and he would see the changes that took place in Gaul very clearly. Have no illusions, friends, we must fight, for for any reason, for any word, before the sword, we are weak. I can assure you that once Apis enters the city, all of us will be slaughtered by him one by one. ”

"Don't be too alarmist, young Hollatis. We also have little Crassuri, who is no ordinary politician, and Appis must solve his problems before he enters the city. It is impossible for Gaul to have two masters. There will be a contest between him and Appis. When the time comes, let's wait and see how the situation changes, is there anything we can't do? ”

Turenus retorted.

"But the question is, did little Crassus deliberately oppose Appis? Have you thought about this question? If Crassus the Younger really wanted to oppose Apis and sit as the king of Gaul himself, then why did he lend his Ninth Legion to Maximus and let him rescue Apis? Don't forget, Crassus Jr. and Appis, who fought side by side on the battlefield. Perhaps you misunderstood from the beginning, Crassus Jr. did not mean to oppose Appis, and his takeover of Lugdunum may have been purely to stabilize the current situation. ”

The young nobleman Hollatis continued to press.

"Even then, there will inevitably be a fierce fight between Crassus Jr. and Appis, at least, Crassus Jr. helped us elect many parliamentary representatives. These weren't Apis' people. Even if little Crassus has no intention of going against Apis, with Apis's character, he will not let little Crassus go. I've heard that Appis has long been dissatisfied with the power of Crassus Jr., and perhaps, this time, it's time for them to settle scores. ”

Turenus added.

"Well, well, I can't convince you, and I can't form a legion of my own, to stop Appis from entering the city. I went to Bunodius, who knew the inside story best, and by looking at his reaction, I knew what we were going to do next. Do not forget that there are those among you who are dealing with Octavian, and they are in a more dangerous situation than I am now. ”

Seeing that he could not convince the crowd, Horlatis angrily left the meeting hall to find Bunodius. That Apis had been a naval commander under him. This person is also the person closest to the core of this conspiracy to betray.

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