The golden sunlight slowly shone through the gaps in the leaves, and Appis was dressed in military uniforms and rode on a white warhorse, and the courtyard was full of colorful flowers, and outside the courtyard, hundreds of elite guards in full armor were on standby, waiting for an order from their commander. Such a scene suddenly filled Appis with the emotion and melancholy of autumn. Leaving Spain, Afriya is a whole year, and just after returning home, after dealing with complicated administrative affairs, you have to be separated from your family.

Tertilla didn't say anything, but in her eyes, which were holding back tears, Apis read endless reluctance. If I say that I am the most sorry person in this world, I am afraid it is Tertira. risked death to save herself in danger, helped herself to ascend to the top, accompanied herself no matter how difficult the predicament, and never abandoned the woman, but she couldn't accompany her for a moment longer. The road to the emperor is so lonely and helpless.

"My dear, I promise, to be back in three months. Then I will hear your gentle call, and when the eagle is out of the city outside Lugdunum, it will be the time when I will return with glory. ”

Looking at Tertira's reluctant eyes, Apis said softly. The guards outside the courtyard avoided en masse.

Tertila carried Nevia into Appis's arms, and her young daughter caressed the golden eagle banner, not understanding what it meant. But every time I saw it, I knew that my father had returned.

Sticking to Nevia, Appis suddenly felt for the first time that this was the feeling of warmth. Reunite with family, laugh and eat warm meals by the winter fire. Run and rest on the summer lawn. It's just that the legionnaires outside the mansion pull themselves back to reality again. The skies of Rome are still blood-red, and the tentacles of power are spreading to every corner of the empire, igniting the flames of war. In the midst of the sword, Appis galloped away from his home in Lugdurum.

On both sides of the avenue of Rabiu were countless jubilant civilians. They bid farewell to the Supreme Commander of the Northern Legion like a hero. It was as if the legion would win this war. Apis must have brought the abundant booty back to the capital, and planted the Roman eagle banner all over the land of the barbarians, glorifying ...... The glory of blood, the glory of being watered with countless blood......

In the early autumn sun, Apis rode on a high-headed warhorse, and waved goodbye to the citizens on both sides of the avenue one by one, not triumphant, but more solemn and jubilant than triumphant. Spurred on by money, wealth, a sense of glory and conquest, they seem to have forgotten the harshness of war......

"General, the Cherus and Morini clans have captured the city of Kestor."

Three weeks later, the 10th and 7th legions, led by Appis himself, arrived at the Roman fortress of Dilum in central Britain. Further north is the gathering place of the British rebels, which the barbarian army had attacked a few weeks earlier, but was stubbornly held back by the Roman defenders. Serio, the captain of the garrison who was in charge of guarding the fortress, reported to Abyss in detail the events and situation of the riot. The ferocity of these barbarians could be seen in the armor on his body, and the best lobster armor shoulder guards of the Roman legions were worn to tatters.

"Occupy or slaughter?"

Without waiting for the captain of the fortress to continue his report, Apis asked heavily. The layers of fortifications outside the fortress and the corpses that had not had time to be cleaned up Apis understood what was going on at a glance.

"They slaughtered all the inhabitants of the city......"

The captain replied with a serious face.

"Including the elderly and children?"

Maximus asked.

"Yes, we have some refugees, but there are less than three hundred of them......"

"In a city of 30,000 people, less than 300 people escaped?!"

Maximus asked excitedly. The autumn breeze blew through his tips, and a cold and harsh breath filled the air.

"Maximus, don't ask him. It doesn't matter how many people died in the city, the dead will not come back to life, and we must now give an account to the people of Britain as soon as possible, so that they will not be attacked by barbarians again. The rebellion must be put down quickly, not dragged on until winter, and the blood debt must be paid in blood. ”

Apis shouted loudly.

Central Britain, even if it's only early autumn, is already a bit cold. As he spoke, Appis couldn't help but wrap his cloak tightly and look at the endless woodland beyond the city walls. In this era, Britain, like the Germans, was full of forests and swamps, and the pristine terrain made it difficult for the legions to fight on a large scale. This sight reminded Apis of what it was like in Germania, where battles were always born in the forest and caught you off guard.

"Captain, do you have a guide, or a cavalryman familiar with the terrain of the north?"

Walking into the fortress's office, Apis asked calmly. Outside, there was a constant commotion as the baggage troops distributed their rations to the defenders of the fortress, who had been struggling for three months without support. Appis' garrison in Britain was originally very small, and most of the Legions were stationed in Germania......

"Yes, General, we have three Scout Cavalry here who know the terrain around Kestow very well, and they are responsible for reconnaissance missions all year round, and there is a Celtic who also knows the location of the tribe's gathering place."

The captain of the fortress stood up straight and reported.

"Celtic? How did the barbarians get to our fortress and become your scout cavalry? The barbarians are becoming more and more cunning, so beware of spies that may have been sent by the tribe. Sit down and talk. ”

Appis said, motioning for the loyal captain to sit down. According to military regulations, he did a good job. Protected the people of the south from the barbarians.

"His wife and son were killed in the tribal strife, and the tribal chief wanted to kill him, so he went south with his belongings and took refuge in us."

"So simple? Have you vetted his identity? ”

Appis asked. The classic Battle of the Teutonic Forest was the result of Roman officers who were negligent, credulous, and used barbarian cavalry as scouts.

"We've vetted him, we've tried him many times, and in several battles, this Celtic has brought us the right information. He has been serving in the barracks for two years, General. ”

"Two years is not enough to say anything, but I want this person. I'm going to take him with me on my next expedition. ”

Appis gripped the porcelain cup filled with boiling water.

"In addition, where are the two tax collectors who collected heavy taxes without authorization now?"

"In the city jail of Nocaplin."

The captain replied honestly.

"Klein, with my orders, go to Nocapulin, and have the two tax collectors raided their homes and put to death in the square. Confiscation of all property. The charges are for collecting heavy taxes and plundering assets without authorization. Let the local counsel come up with some charges. Let the people of the whole city know the fate of these two tax collectors. ”

After listening to the report, Appis turned to Klein and ordered. This rebellion was originally caused by these two insatiable tax collectors. In this barbaric era, even nobles can be slaughtered, so it doesn't matter if there are two little knights. It's just that Appis had to kill them in order to cooperate with the "tax reform" and let more people know that the era of the unscrupulous collection of high taxes by the tax collectors is over. In this way, it will win the hearts and minds of the people. Of course, these two men could not be handed over to the rebellious British tribes, otherwise the rebellious barbarians would think that the Romans were very weak and wanted to settle the dispute through diplomatic means. Therefore, it could only be put to death in the cities of the Romans themselves.

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