30. Voices in the Senate

"Rome is a great country, and if we want to rule our neighbors, we need a strong regime, a city that the world will look at, envy and even admire. There is no doubt www.biquge.info Rome is such a central city. However, the fact that there is no law and order in such a city that has attracted the attention of the world is a problem that surprises me and puzzles me. Why not? To set up a professional security patrol in Rome, we must ensure the security and stability of the city, so that all foreigners can admire our culture and make them all yearn for our city. ”

Caesar said, sitting on a circle chair in the center of the main hall of the Senate. Here, there is a seat specially set up for him. And the topic he talked about was once again approved by the "elders". Yes, some measures and ideas are still very relevant. For example, a standing security corps was set up in the capital to ensure the security of Rome.

"That's a good suggestion."

Anthony was the first to get up and chimed in. This kind of picture has become accustomed to Cicero and Brutus and others, and as long as Caesar says it, someone will immediately rise up and echo it. The regular meeting of the Senate was like a play, and the content of the meeting had already been agreed, but Caesar did not want to tear the mask of the republic, and wanted to bring important matters to the Senate to "discuss" and go through the motions.

"Historically, whenever there was civil strife or crisis in Rome, the powerful nobles hired their own thugs to keep them safe. But this private employment practice also brings social instability. Therefore, I propose that this law should come into force and return Rome to a stable social order. ”

Caesar motioned for Anthony to sit down, and continued.

"But the privilege of the nobility to hire guards in times of extraordinary times must be preserved."

Marcellus stood up and politely replied. The establishment of a standing patrol in the city of Rome seemed like a very reasonable thing to do. However, any relevant institutional reform in the world will always offend the interests of some people. For example, Caesar's Roman Standing Patrol appeared to be beneficial to anyone on the surface, maintaining social security and stability, and reducing the crime rate. However, the great noble families of Rome were reluctant. Because, before the establishment of government patrols, they could hire private guards, which is equivalent to a very domineering existence. Even if there is a legal irrationality, they can use this armed force to resist and refuse to enforce it. Oppress those weak families or businessmen. Now, the emergence of the Roman Standing Patrol has undoubtedly abolished this privilege of the great nobles, and Caesar, with the security patrol, will be able to more easily control the Roman nobles who want to make trouble. Therefore, even if such a proposal is justified, some people will come out to oppose it. As the head of the former Roman Senate, Marcellus directly stood up and seconded it.

"No, the great nobles have more than enough privileges, and Rome must be a society governed by the rule of law, a state governed by the rule of law. To build such a Rome, it would have to sacrifice the interests and privileges of certain people. I know that every one of you may have some opinion of me to a greater or lesser extent, because I have deprived them of their privileges. But if Rome wanted to be strong, it had to go through such a process. Let a lot of people who don't understand me curse me, but the reform must continue. Dear Marcellus, I refuse your application, because there are no such times as extraordinary times in Rome, and even in times of unrest and turmoil, the security patrols can still keep the city safe and orderly. ”

In the face of Marcellus's plea, Caesar sat in the circle chair and replied unhurriedly. The scene fell silent.

"So, if there are no objections, let's move on to the next agenda."

After a moment of silence, Caesar continued. "He is like a judge in a courtroom, judging us all." Fabres whispered from the audience. Caesar then glared at him, much to the horror of the senate official.

The Prohibition of Waste Act, which was another statute proposed by Caesar. This somewhat bizarre law seemed to Appis to be extremely reasonable.

"Extravagance at dinner parties is prohibited, no more than a third of the food on the plate must be left, and fish and meat must be kept within a certain intake."

Caesar spoke in a steady tone in the halls of the Senate. But it caused many people present to sigh. Undoubtedly, this seemingly absurd and boring law disgusted many arrogant and lascivious aristocrats. Caesar ruled Rome and even took care of the food in our house? This is the first reaction of many senators, nobles. But they did not dare to oppose Caesar openly, but whispered below. The scene is extremely comical.

"Listen, guys. Our ancestors worked hard to cultivate this barren land and fight wars to make Rome so strong and rich today, but the Republic has evolved into a luxurious and corrupt style over the centuries, and I have attended many aristocratic dinners, and those sweet foods were tossed on plates by them, and then thrown into the sewers by slaves. But how many poor civilians were starving in Rome. I was saddened to see such a scene, so I have been planning this for many months. To bring back to Rome the industriousness of our ancestors, it was up to me, the aristocracy, to bring it first, and then spread it throughout the country, so that we could feed many more poor people every year. The republic's dependence on provincial food would also be much less. ”

The scene was noisy, and Caesar signaled for everyone to be quiet and spoke loudly. His voice was as loud as he was in command of thousands of troops on the battlefield. The current atmosphere suddenly became solemn again. Appis admired his courage and deserved to be a great man in history, and many people in later generations admired his great achievements. However, at times Apis felt sorry for Caesar's actions, and perhaps, until the last days before his assassination, he was still working tirelessly for the reform of Rome. Alas, why was Caesar unwilling to listen to the advice of the crowd and add a few more guards? You see, a few weeks ago, when he was discussing the establishment of a standing security patrol in Rome in his official residence, Caesar was reluctant to have a guard by his side. What kind of heroic and radical politician is this?

"Then if there is no doubt about it, let's move on to the last bill on our agenda today."

The law against waste came to an end amid the squeaky discussions of the aristocracy, and the final result was naturally Caesar's opinion, because he was a dictator and had an army to support him, and no one dared to speak against it. It's just displeasure in my heart. And Caesar naturally entered the third stage of the issue, and this issue is also the most critical and important topic in today's Senate Assembly.

"I propose that the inhabitants of Spain, North Africa and Syria be granted Roman citizenship."

Caesar exclaimed.

At this moment, the proposal caused consternation among all present, and there was a commotion in the circular field of the Senate, and people looked at each other, some things were well known, but they could not say it directly. But Caesar's move once again challenged the limits and principles of the Republic. In the past, citizenship was the most precious and proud right of the Romans. Roman citizens who had citizenship were free to trade and intermarry, and they did not have to pay a large number of taxes that only provincial residents would have to pay. It can be said that citizenship is the pride of the Romans, and now, Caesar wants to grant this power to foreigners, so to speak, Caesar once again challenged the tradition and bottom line of the Roman people.

"Caesar!?"

Brutus even asked in amazement.

"Don't get involved in this strife, kid."

Caesar, on the other hand, simply turned his head and solemnly stopped Brutus' actions. He didn't want Brutus to get involved in this, after all, it involved many secret struggles, and it was very complicated and dangerous. Caesar didn't want Brutus to get hurt.

But Brutus could not understand. "Didn't you tell me to join your plan? Didn't you say you were going to let me remake Rome with you? But why don't you listen to what I'm saying now? Are you really a tyrant, as many people say? Is it the demon that destroys the republic? Brutus asked himself in the back of his mind, and his hesitant position had finally tilted to his mother's side.