In the battle of Brindisi, the military prestige was played, and the morale of the regiment was high. Appis took advantage of the situation and swept through the Calabria region at the southern tip of Italy. Due to Anthony's defeat at Brindisi, the defenders surrendered with little resistance. Appis' Roman legions pushed all the way to the Strait of Messina.

From Rome to Capua, to Brindisi and finally to Calabria. This series of victories surpassed almost everyone's expectations, because before that, Antony's strength was far superior to that of Appis, both in terms of military and economic power.

Just three months later, the situation was reversed. When the news reached Rome, both the political and business circles were taken by surprise. The senators and officials of the Senate, who were originally neutral or hostile to Appis, defected one after another, and even began to praise Apis as the real first man in Rome. Wealthy merchants began to give their money to support Appis's cause. Originally, they were still waiting to see whether Antony or Apis would take power in Rome, but now it seems that there is no need to wait or think about this question any longer. Apis was becoming the true ruler of Rome. Then, before he completely takes over the Roman world, it is better to start talking to him now, so that he can take care of himself in terms of policy in the future.

Then, within a short period of time, Apis received a large amount of financial support from Roman nobles and merchants.

Now, in front of him, there is only one Sicily. The island is now in the middle of its territory, with Afriya (Duga) in Africa, to the south. To the north is Rome, and to the west is the Spanish provinces. What Apis now had to do was land on the island and reclaim the land that had belonged to Rome. And Anthony's fleet was firmly in the strait. They thought that Apis did not have a fleet...... Yes, there was not, the Massilian navy was once defeated by Antony's invincible fleet, but now a new Mediterranean fleet is being secretly built in Tarragona, Spain, and Appis is waiting, waiting for this fleet to take shape and sail......

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"Dear Lady Tertila, great Rome is being restored, and your husband Appis is an outstanding man, a legendary figure. He took Rome to another era. Well, forgive you for visiting your mansion today, and in fact, when you and your husband entered Rome, we were even doubting his abilities. ”

"Yes, it was a legendary battle, and I have never seen such a magnificent battle in my Povalus in my life."

After Appis conquered Calabria, many Roman nobles visited Tertilla's home. All kinds of praise continue. In particular, the nobleman named Povalus portrayed the Battle of Brindisi as if he had actually experienced it himself. It made Tertila feel sick from the bottom of her heart. But she was still kind and calm to the visitors. Because these nobles and wealthy merchants are, to put it bluntly, the right-hand men of their husbands in the future. Civilians are powerful, but war requires money. This is the stark reality.

"Dear Povalus, Cromius, my husband may not be back so soon. He consulted with the officials in the city council. And I, on the other hand, am just an ordinary woman who does not know much about national affairs and is not interested in them. But what you have said today, I will explain to Apis when he returns. ”

"Mivila, bring up some more fruit and bacon."

Tertilla greeted warmly. She pretended not to understand political affairs, did not want to participate, and just treated everyone with a smile. Because of Appis's current achievements, she is no ordinary housewife anymore. More or less will be involved in one of many things. Only, when it comes to political affairs, she can't interject or talk much. Sometimes, an unintentional conversation may reveal something important that should not be said.

She's just sitting there, elegant, decent, and you can't find any chance in her to talk. Apis was becoming more and more satisfied with his wife, and although she did not have Emma's passion or Octavia's gentle beauty, Tertila was more suitable than anyone else as a lawful wife.

"Hehehe, ma'am, you are too modest. The Brutus family is one of the most prestigious families in Rome, how can you say that you are an ordinary and ordinary person? ”

Cromius politely stood.

"Rubys, bring me my present."

So saying, he ordered his servants to bring in a richly decorated chest. Needless to say, it was some luxury goods from the East. Ivory carvings or silk are as expensive as gold.

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"Povalus and Chromius came to our house in the morning, Appis."

In the evening, when Appis returned from the construction site in disgrace like a migrant worker, Tertila handed him a clean handkerchief and told him about the day.

"Povalus? Is that the veteran who was going to run for Ombudsman last month, but never had a chance to take office? ”

Appis thought about it for a moment, and then remembered the name and the man. He was originally a supporter of Octavian, but after the end of the Northern Campaign, he immediately turned his mind and immediately supported him. It can be said that it is a typical example of the Roman aristocracy who saw the wind and steered the rudder. At this time, he visited his home, and the purpose was so obvious.

Tertila smiled and didn't speak, seeing so many people every day, she didn't know who was who. The Roman aristocracy, she was reluctant to deal with when she was young, let alone now for a purposeful relationship.

"Well, well, leave them alone. Don't take those gifts, they beg me so much, and it's really not right to accept them and not be able to do something for them, although they won't do anything with me. But Rome has just changed hands, and many things need to be handled with caution. ”

Appis said, and walked into the inner hall with Tertila. The servants had already prepared bath towels and olive oil. After a tiring day outside, the first thing the owner did when he returned home was to take a bath.

The family's own spa system allowed Apis to enjoy the benefits of ancient Roman civilization.

"What have you been busy with today, my dear?"

Tertila drove away the servants on the left and right, leaving only two slaves to help Appis change his clothes.

"Pantheon. Damn, that building was more difficult to construct than I had ever imagined. ”

Lying in the warm bath, Apis returned tired.

"The rest of the construction is not a problem, at most it is a matter of insufficient funds. But the huge circular dome is difficult to complete. Agrippa worked the construction plan, but so far, he couldn't think of a reasonable solution. ”

Appis sighed. In fact, Appis knew that this remarkable building would eventually be built. And it was built under the auspices of Agrippa. However, because he did not understand architecture, the design and construction of the entire building could only be completed by his own hands. And the model of the Pantheon was actually "copied" from itself......