"That group of nobles fell out so easily, Appis, your plan is simple, but it works. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info Moreover, we are only using part of the money, and as you told me, you also have at least 700,000 Sestertales. It's a battle that we've clearly won. I have to believe that you are a man who has been protected by the gods. ”

A few days later, Lepida hosted Appis at a family party. At the usual luncheon, no other outsiders attended. Lepida and Apis were also able to speak freely here.

"That's just a rumor. I'm just an ordinary Roman, like everyone else. If you slash me in the wrist, I'll bleed too. If a prostitute were to stand in front of me, I would conquer her like a hungry beast. ”

"Haha, Appis, you're such a straightforward person. When I was in Gaul, I didn't know you very well, but now it seems that you are indeed a talent. Otherwise, Caesar would not have promoted you from an ordinary centurion to the commander of a legion in just three years. ”

Lepida laughed heartily. However, Appis felt that such a Lepida was not real, in fact, as one of the last three-headed alliance in history, Lepida could not be just such a barbarian who could only carry a sword to kill the enemy. Appis knew, perhaps, that Lepida had already had ideas about himself. In the political circles of Rome, it can be said that there were no absolute allies, only absolute interests. It's just that Appis doesn't know what Lepida wants to do yet. Do you want more allies as you think in your heart?

"That's just luck."

Appis politely returned.

"There's a question I've always wanted to know, Appis."

"Just ask."

Appis said lightly.

"With a military rank like yours and such wealth, why haven't you married a wife until now? I have heard that when you have just returned to Rome from Spain, many Roman nobles have rushed to prepare luxurious and comfortable villas for you, and I think there must be some nobles with ulterior motives to give their daughters? ”

At this point, Apis finally guessed what Lepida meant. Perhaps, the cavalry commander at this moment also takes a fancy to his talent and wants to ally with him. You know, the people who work under Caesar are not all separate individuals, they are also divided into many forces, as long as there is power, there are such complex interpersonal relationships, this is known to Appis. And if Lebida has this meaning, it also corresponds to the idea of Appis.

"Yes, there are indeed some nobles who want to marry me. But, you know, it's not on my radar right now. ”

Apis returned pretending to be ignorant.

However, Lepida was also a wise man, and he knew that the young man in front of him was not an ordinary Roman young man, but a man with deep talents. Perhaps he also has a certain family relationship with Caesar, so he will be promoted from an ordinary centurion to a legion commander in just three years. Such a span is only possible if you are related to yourself. It's just that Lepida didn't know what kind of relationship Apis and Caesar had for a while. However, he still wanted to win over the young man.

"Why? You're twenty-four, oh, almost twenty-five. I've fought a lot of girls when I'm your age, and yet, I've heard that you rarely even touch those slave girls in the barracks? ”

Lepida continued to press.

"Yes, I only go there when I need to vent once in a while."

Apis shrugged his shoulders and responded "helplessly".

"Listen, Appis, you are already an adult, and a mature Roman man cannot live without a wife. You need a woman, a woman who can help you in marriage. If you don't have one, I can help you pick one. ”

Lepida finally threw out his thoughts.

"Woman? Well, that's a good idea. I think General, you've already chosen a target for me? ”

Appis said, with a wicked expression.

For a moment, Appis felt like the in the arena who were rigging the game, and the deal he made with Lepida was not much different from the dirty deals in the arenas.

"Yes, Juniela Tertilla. The youngest daughter of Seville. She's still alone, and I think she's the best person if you need a wife. ”

Juniera Tertiera? Apis thought that Lepida wanted to marry his daughter, but when Lepida said the strange name at this moment, Appis could hardly react. If it weren't for the fact that Junira was Seville's youngest daughter added by Lepida in the second half of the sentence, Appis would have completely understood why Lepida would recommend such a strange woman to him.

But since Lepida added Seville as a person, Appis guessed what was at stake. Sevilla is known as Caesar's lover. And one of her three daughters was Lepida's wife. In other words, the Roman aristocratic woman whom Lepida was about to introduce himself was actually a sister to his own wife......

The implication is obvious. It's just that after understanding Lepida's intentions, Apis still asked very "distressed"-

"But I'm not high enough to climb her. I mean Seville was the mother of Brutus, the lover of Caesar, and her ancestors were also one of the great noble families of Rome. How could such a prestigious family choose a civilian like me with no identity? I mean, even though I'm now the commander of the Tenth Legion, Caesar's assistant. However, in terms of identity, I am still not a Roman nobleman. ”

"It doesn't matter, Appis. In the history of the Roman Republic, there was no precedent for commoners and nobles to marry. I can create this opportunity for you if you want to. ”

Lepida smiled knowingly. He happily beckoned to the servant and brought him some wine, and he wanted to have a few more drinks with his future young ally.

"General, thank you for your kindness, however, I am still worried. My background may be a bit complicated. ”

Even though he was satisfied with the marriage, Apis still pretended to be unconfident. No matter how trustworthy an ally is, you can be sentenced, so don't show your heart in front of anyone. This was Appis's principle in Roman political circles. Of course, it also includes the new acquaintance of Lepida.

"Don't worry too much, Appis. You can't always be with those rough people, your knowledge, your cultivation, is much more than them. You should try to get into the upper class of Rome. Come, take your first steps towards the upper class of Rome through your marriage to Teratira. ”

Lepida raised his glass again and handed it to Appis...... (To be continued.) )