20. Let your guard down

Dictator for life, Supreme Commander of the Roman Legions, Father of the Nation, Second Founder of Rome. After www.biquge.info vigorous political reform in Rome, Caesar has appeared in front of the people as an emperor, although the commoners are very disgusted and even fearful of the phenomenon of all power being concentrated in one, but Caesar has indeed achieved many tangible benefits for the common people in the two years he has been in charge of Rome, at least, their jobs and jobs have increased, their wealth has increased, and their lives are no longer so poor. Living conditions have also improved, and they are still moving in a better direction, and despite the apprehension of Caesar's enormous power, many people have benefited from the change and are therefore blind to what is happening.

Now, Caesar could decide the passage and enforcement of the statute almost by his own strength. The Senate had become a shell, and although the delegates from Spain, Greece, and Gaul would argue in the halls over specific issues, their arguments were practically meaningless, because Caesar was the one who needed to make the final decision, and no one could lead the proceedings of the council, except Caesar. Because the entire Senate has been scattered and cohesive after the expansion of its numbers, even Cicero, the most respected member of the Senate, has become Caesar's puppet. Some edicts were even issued directly from Caesar's residence, and later the name of Cicero was stamped.

"This is Rome now, we used to be at the helm of this country, and now, the ship is still sailing, but we are squeezed to the bottom of the ship, all the resolutions, about the law, about the administration, about the construction, all come out of a certain official residence not far from the Senate, we are probably old, I think the best thing for me to do now is to retire, go back to my villa estate, gardening as a career, Rome, just stay in yesterday's dream."

Returning from the Senate chamber, Marcellus shook his head tiredly, his thin body could no longer support such a huge Toga, with the support of the servants, the chief senator Marcellus, who had once dominated the Senate, walked a little staggering, and he even regretted that he should not come back, but should end his life with passionate suicide like little Cato at the beginning. Now, as with Cicero, Caesar used his name in many decrees concerning the administration of the provinces, without even consulting Marcellus. This is simply a stain on the former Senate officials, who have been "incorruptible" all their lives. But Marcellus was helpless at this point.

"Maybe we're really old, and there are so many things to see along the Mediterranean coast, and I think it's time to find a place to relax."

Cicero walked past Marcellus and said worriedly. Now that they have met, it seems impolite not to say a few words, but if they talk, they are no longer on the same position, they have been co-opted by Appis, and now, they have become a member of Caesar's interest chain, many Pompeians may not know on the surface, but those who know Caesar deeply know that Cicero is no longer the original Cicero. Through Apis, Caesar sent an absolutely authoritative message to the respected senator - you Cicero only need to do what you have to do and say what you need to say, don't say anything else that shouldn't be said, don't do what you shouldn't do, you can keep your wealth and status, as long as you don't mess around.

Cicero was well aware of the current situation, so it was also a symbolic greeting to Marcellus.

"Ha, even our great Cicero has recognized the current state of affairs, so what else can I say?"

Marcellus turned his head and said in a deliberately raised voice. Everyone knew it was a mocking remark, and Cicero laughed back awkwardly, and then, picking up his clothes, hurried out of the steps of the Senate.

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"You said you were leaving Rome for Egypt?"

Appis asked in surprise. Caesar's decision was once again unexpected, and although the political situation in Rome was much more stable, it was far from reaching the situation of peace and prosperity, and at this time, Caesar began to feel romanticism again. He was going back to Egypt, and Appis knew that this was no longer a political diplomacy, but just pure play and indulgence. Egypt, under the rule of Cleopatra, had already delivered large quantities of grain and gold to Rome for two consecutive years, and Caesar probably wanted to go to the other side of the country to find the graceful Cleopatra to relax. However, such a time node also made Apis faintly worried.

"Yes, the reforms and politics of Rome are left to you and Lebida for the time being. And Fabius and Cicero are there, there will be no big problems, of course, if something big goes wrong, I will return from Egypt in time. Until then, I will indulge in the warm air and the beauty of the Nile, Appis, I am not a giant of iron, and I need to rest, and Cleopatra, you know, is the best place for me to rest and recharge. ”

Caesar said, winking at Apis, who felt that sometimes Caesar was as humorous as a young man when he wasn't serious. It's just that now is not the time, it is really not the time, but how to let Caesar know? Did you tell him that you had traveled from the future and seen the contents of the history books? In that case, Caesar would have called Rome's top doctors to fence themselves up and lock them in their wards for diagnosis.

"Well, then, if you have to go there to recuperate, Cleopatra had better not bring it back to Rome, for your current reforms have not yet been completely successful, and I fear that too much elevation of the status of the Queen of Egypt will damage your position in Rome and allow more disgruntled people to seize the lever."

Caesar had made up his mind, and Apis reluctantly spat out his testimonials. It can be regarded as a reminder, after all, the current situation in the whole of Rome is indeed like this, on the surface, everyone is boasting about Caesar's great exploits, in fact, behind the scenes, how many nobles, former senators, Pompeians, are planning and plotting an attack on Caesar. It's just that Caesar, even if he knew, didn't take them seriously, and he even disbanded his Germanic guard, which made Apis even more worried.

"Cleopatra? Oh, you're saying I'm going to take her back to Rome? Ha, I can't do that. Take care of your wife, Aphes, I have heard that she has been unhappy lately, and take her out into the countryside when she is fine, and the food in Cicero's house may make her feel better. ”

Apis's concernsCaesar paid no attention to this, he just waved his hand and smiled pleasantly, and then said something inconsequential to Apis.