"No, you got it yourself, you killed the bear alone, Appis. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Caesar sat down in his chair and spoke calmly, his tone full of inviolable authority.

"But ......"

"No but, Apis* Gnaeus, you are the only survivor of the two legions, the one who is protected by the gods, your presence will be a nightmare for the barbarians, the gods are with us, Apis."

Caesar got up from the commander's seat as he spoke, his face became serious, and Apis guessed Caesar's intentions from the words of the Roman commander. The great men of history have always used the minds of the people to rule and control them. The Romans of this era believed most in the Roman gods, those gods evolved from Greek culture, have become the idols of the Romans, and the culture of the gods has been integrated into the blood of the Romans. Caesar wanted to use this almost miraculous deed to proclaim the existence of the gods, they are all around us, they are with the Roman legions.

Well, Appis knew that he was being used again, but this use was not the same as the previous use in the gladiator academy, when Bartinius used himself to assassinate the great nobleman Lucius in order to achieve his ulterior and dirty purpose, but this time, Caesar will bring honor and position to himself, although in essence he cannot avoid being used by others, but the result is completely different, one is a prison disaster, and the other is a path to ascension.

But even so, Appis still felt that he should not erase Faobi's exploits, and it was this brave knight who fought bravely against the beast to get his life back.

But this is politics, and Caesar did not give Apis a chance to defend himself, and everything was settled.

"Apis Gnaeus. Starting today, you will be transferred from the original Eighth Legion to the Tenth Legion, and your position will also change, no longer Sabinus' personal bodyguard, Cavalry Captain, but the honorary centurion of the Eagle Banner Brigade of the Tenth Legion. Prepare well, tomorrow you will appear with me before the legions, the soldiers need you, and the people of Rome need you even more. ”

Caesar smiled with satisfaction. Obviously, the discovery of Apis was an accident on the part of Caesar.

And what Caesar said about the Roman people needing you, Appis knew, that is the so-called politics, Caesar wanted to use this news to offset the negative impact of the Roman legion's total destruction in Gaul.

……

"Are you still worried about that? Guilty of that knight's sacrifice? Because you didn't restore the truth of the matter to everyone? ”

Coming out of Caesar's tent, Rabienus called out to Appis. Rabienus pulled Apis into his tent and asked quietly.

This is a dramatic figure in Roman history, and Apis knew that as one of Caesar's most powerful assistants, Rabienus had always been highly used by Caesar, and that he would not have a lower status in Caesar's heart than Antony. And Rabienus also asked straight to the point. Apis liked this way of talking, but he didn't know the true purpose of Rabienus.

"Yes, I feel that I do not deserve such glory."

Apis wanted to hide, because he knew that the Rabienus in front of him was most likely sent by Caesar to test him, but under the reproach of his conscience, Apis still spoke his heart.

"You don't have to feel guilty and guilty, Appis. In fact, in this matter, it is better for you to admit than not to admit it, young soldier. ”

Rabbi Enus looked at Apis and said thoughtfully. The wrinkles on his face are so clear, a few points more than Caesar's, and it seems that he has also experienced the vicissitudes of time. Apis, out of respect for the elders, asked, "Dear General Rabienus, why do you say that?" ”

"Think about it, young man, the result of you admitting that you do what Caesar said, and not admitting that you must stick to your principles?"

Rabienus looked at Appis with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.

"If I admit it, then I will have a troubled conscience and be sorry for the dead savior."

Appis replied earnestly. This is indeed one's own inner thought, a person can gain glory and status and use means, but not unscrupulous. It's just that since crossing into this ancient Roman world, Apis has witnessed too many Romans, and the Roman nobles will do whatever it takes to achieve their ends. But, perhaps, it's time to change perceptions?

"But have you taken into account that if you don't admit it, then Caesar will not be able to publicize your deeds to the legions, and the soldiers, after knowing the truth, will say that you are just a bastard who has abandoned your comrades, and not a person who is protected by the gods, and then the morale of the legions will not be improved at all. The morale of the legions cannot be boosted, and we cannot win a decisive battle with the barbarians, so how many Romans, Roman soldiers, will die in the continuous fighting? ”

Rabienus said slowly.

And these words, as if they were not unreasonable, were like a surging tide, striking again and again, overthrowing the principles that Apis had originally adhered to.

Seeing that Appis did not answer, Rabienus continued—

"Appis, kindness is in your nature, Caesar and I both know this, but sometimes, too much adherence to the so-called principles can make things worse, just like crossing a river, we have many ways to get to the other side of the river, although the process is different, the result is the same, we are all in order to reach the other side, wading and swimming in the past, is the most conventional way, but not the best choice, by going around the distance, and then through the bridge, we can also get to the other side. Just like this time, you are not willing to accept Caesar's proposal, you are not willing to deceive the masses, but your persistence, in order to soothe your conscience, will make the legion lose hope of defeating the barbarians, and how many innocent people will be shed, do you think of this? If you want to be a good officer, sometimes, you have to give up yourself to save everyone and inspire everyone. Caesar values your talent, your abilities, but you need to go through this experience before you can become a good commander. ”

Rabbi Enus looked at Apis and slowly spoke out the philosophy of domination.

For the same thing, if you stand from a different angle, you will come to a completely different conclusion. Appis suddenly sighed. Human beings are so complex, there are some things that you think are true, and when you look back after a few years, you think what a childish idea it is, just like at this moment, Apis really feels that for the first time after he has crossed over, someone has won the debate on himself, and changed his view on politics and military affairs...... The reason why a great man became a great man may be that he is more profound and perverted than others. And in the eyes of outsiders, it is a means of no compromise......