"Whether Apis is suspected of murdering Caesar or not, we say yes, he has. Do you understand www.biquge.info pen %fun %ge? ”

Faced with Domitius's incomprehensible question, Antony showed another deceitful look.

"You mean we should accuse Appis of 'crime'? Whatever the truth of this is? ”

Domitius reacted quickly and asked Antony.

"Yes, you reminded me."

After Anthony finished speaking, he left the scene where the suicide note was announced with a displeased expression.

……

"Their accusations are unfounded!"

Octavia angrily spoke for Apis in front of Octavian. Such a reaction made Appis at the scene a little embarrassed. Anthony finds evidence that Apis sold his assets early, coupled with slandering Brutus as a relative of Apis, accusing Apis of being involved in the murder of Caesar. This incident has been full of turmoil in the city in the past few days. And Octavia was undoubtedly distressed by Appis's situation. It's just that her reaction seemed to Octavian to be a bit excessive. But under special circumstances, Octavian was not willing to break this relationship and continued to keep it, because it still had the value of its existence.

"I know, but the people will think so, and the logic of Anthony's accusation against Appis is very much in line with the imagination of ordinary people."

Octavian said calmly.

"But, Apris, I believe in who you are, and I believe that Anthony deliberately created rumors to discourage you, after all, you are on my side in this dispute."

After saying that, Octavian turned his head to Apis, expressing his "absolute trust" in Apis.

"Okay, let's not talk about this for now, at present, the most important thing is how to dispel such rumors, just Anthony's slander, the people will not believe it so easily, I suspect that there must be civilians bribed by Anthony to encourage such remarks. Moreover, this matter must be curbed quickly, otherwise, in the course of time, the commoners will even suspect Octavian's motives, for now all the Romans know that I am protecting you, and if I am suspected of murdering Caesar, then the status of your heir will also be questioned. Anthony is ostensibly targeting me, but in fact, his purpose is still on you. ”

Appis motioned for Octavia to calm down, and then calmly analyzed the current situation to Octavian. In fact, Octavian was aware of the current situation.

"It's a tricky one. How to prove your innocence? ”

Octavian's delicate face furrowed.

"Maybe it's not that hard."

Aditya interjected thoughtfully.

"Mother, do you have a suggestion?"

"Octavian, since all of Rome now knows that Apis and you are allies, then your position also represents Apis's position. As for the accusation of the murder of Caesar, it is actually easy to clarify, you only need to announce your opposition to Brutus at a public assembly, then it is equivalent to clarifying our relationship with Brutus. Then the people of Rome will know that Apis is against you, and in fact against Brutus. Rumors don't hold a stand. As for Appis, it's okay to come forward or not. ”

Atia suggested.

"Eternal enemies, you can even say a little more ruthlessly, to convince the civilians of Rome even more."

Atia continued. In the absence of armies on either side in Rome, many times the struggle began with a struggle for public opinion, and Octavian knew what was at stake.

……

And when Octavian publicly announced his position on Brutus's eternal enemy in the assembly square, Antony stood in the audience, secretly complacent, because he seemed to have won the second round of the contest.

"We can do it, Domitius."

Antony smugly read to Domitius on the way back to his villa.

Subsequently, the "Inspectorate Brigade" hired by Antony rushed violently to the homes of Brutus and Cassius, as well as many of the senators who participated in the murder of Caesar, and smashed and looted the villas and mansions of these senators in the name of arresting Caesar's murderers. The words of Caesar's heirs, the accusations of Brutus and many of the senators, all became the reason for Antony to pursue them wantonly. This is what Antony did after seeing that Caesar's inheritance was fruitless, and when the inheritance and rights could not be inherited, the simplest and most violent method was to collect money and fight for the army through the power at hand, and what Anthony is doing now is undoubtedly for this purpose.

And, by looting the money, Antony could hire Caesar's legions, and then, by his own name and position, yes, Antony did have the power to command Caesar's legions. And the wealth left behind by these patriarchs who murdered Caesar became the expenses and salaries of the legions.

"Damn, we've fallen for Anthony's trap!"

Rabbi Ainus said disgruntled when he returned from the chaos of the streets.

"Indeed, I did not expect Anthony to be so clever, he slandered Appis, against me, just a bait, a superficial accusation. His real goal was the wealth of the nobles, and the murder of Caesar became the object of his plunder, and for good reason. Because he is an archon. ”

Despite the setbacks, Octavian calmly analyzed the current situation and gained a deeper understanding of his opponent, so he was more prepared for the next encounter.

As for Octavian's current situation, it is actually not so smooth, although he inherited Caesar's inheritance, but to take over Caesar's power, this matter seems to be less popular. Because Caesar was a dictator for life when he was alive, because of his achievements and prestige, but the people of Rome actually still had resistance to the dictator for life, and only Caesar had the fame and strength to hold this position, and no one else, including Octavian, who inherited Caesar's name.

Octavian knew that the inheritance could be inherited, but the power could not be taken over directly, otherwise, it would cause dissatisfaction among the Roman people. In the middle, some processes and means are needed.

And at the moment, the biggest problem is Anthony. If this situation continues, Rome will one day be forced to power by military power again. Octavian knew in his heart that the immediate urgency was to form his own legion, and the legion left by Caesar became the focus of the next battle between the two. Of course, Apis, who had been quietly supporting Octavian since Caesar's assassination, also had his own ideas.