29. Caesar's Reformation
"Caesar wants to promote you and keep you by his side?"
"Yes, Mother. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info"
When Brutus told Seville the truth of the matter, Seville was undoubtedly shocked, and she looked stunned, and then she soon understood Caesar's intentions.
"No, you don't promise him, it's just one of his plans and plots."
"What conspiracy does he have? Mother, don't you think it's ridiculous? ”
In response to Sevilla's answer, Brutus showed a hint of disgust. Yes, as long as it is a man, he has the psychology of making a contribution, whether it is a beggar on the street or a young man in a noble family. And Brutus, like all the Roman aristocracy, longed for the day when he would transform Rome with his own hands and build this great country with his own hands. It's just that he still respects his mother, and he is also a little afraid. The two emotions are intertwined, making it difficult for Brutus to choose, but with a hint of rebellion towards Sevilla.
"His plot is to keep you away from me, to devote most of your time and police force to the so-called construction of Rome. In fact, Caesar has already discovered your motives, and every trace of your emotions cannot escape his eyes. And in doing so, he can keep you by his side and let you devote your energy to those absurd Roman transformations, and he can also have a good excuse that he cares about you, and he wants to promote you and reuse you. He even pretends to be pleading, hoping that you will join him in reforming Rome and seeking the future path and development for the people of Rome, right? I don't think I'm mistaken, he would have said that, and he would have done that. ”
Sevilla knew Caesar well. She only had to look at Brutus' description to know what Caesar had told him. Brutus, however, was reluctant to admit it.
"No, he didn't do what you said. Caesar he needed manpower, that's all. ”
Brutus was nervous when he lied, and his emotions unconsciously became agitated. Once again, Sevilla was keenly captured.
"Lying. You can never fool me, kid. Well, even though you're forty years old, you're still a kid in my eyes. Believe me, Brutus, Caesar he is not trustworthy, look at what happened to Pompey, Gnaeus Pompey once believed in Caesar, when Caesar was squeezed in the Senate, Pompey helped him through it, and when Caesar was besieged by barbarians in Gaul, Pompey sent reinforcements. But in the end, Caesar deceived him by deception, by lying, and in the end, the sword faced each other. Is this the Roman hero you are allegiance to? ”
Sevilla spoke, his tone getting higher and higher, almost overwhelming Brutus. Admittedly, she said there was some truth.
In fact, psychologically, Sevilla still has a little love for Caesar, but the deeper the love, the deeper the hatred. Caesar hurt her, and she wanted revenge. Human emotions are so complex. Brutus, on the other hand, acted as a pawn, and his weak, flawed personality became the focus of the battle between the two sides.
Perhaps the description of Caesar in history was defenseless to Brutus, but what Appis saw in the middle was Caesar's inaction against Brutus and Seville, and a little helpless, after all, it was his own relatives and he couldn't be ruthless.
"Yes, he did, but it was for the war, and for the peace after that."
Brutus said with red eyes.
"Without him, Rome would be as peaceful as it is now. Brutus, trust me, don't fall for him, you decline his invitation first, and then we'll make plans. Caesar has tarnished the essence of Rome, and you must grow up and take on the responsibility of defending the Republic, and not be deceived and led by him. ”
Seville suddenly became gentle and sincere. This hysteria was almost tormenting for Brutus.
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"There should no longer be a 'final exhortation' in the Senate, which is a symbol of power and must be abolished. Imagine what a terrible privilege it was for a Roman citizen to be condemned to death without trial by a group of nobles dressed in ornate toga, and Rome needed to change and this law had to be abolished. In addition, I am in favour of the re-establishment of the 'Gracchus' law as Roman law. ”
While Seville and Brutus were arguing over their villa, Caesar was constantly reforming Rome. Three years later, much has been reformed, but there are still many stubborn diseases that remain uncured, and the strong opposition of the aristocracy has made it difficult for the upper echelons of the Roman core, such as the final exhortation to abolish the Senate, which is now mentioned. This was originally the most powerful weapon of the Roman Senate, and once any Roman commoner or nobleman offended the Senate, the Senate could directly issue the final advice of the Senate after deliberation, and convict the person of capital without trial. The subject of the arrest did not have a chance to defend himself, and Cicero used this privilege to execute Catiline. And now, after three years of administrative reform, Caesar's Senate is filled with his men, and it is finally time to reform this law.
"I agree, Caesar, but we need to get the consent of more patriarchs before we can abolish this law."
Anthony stood up and said.
"No, they don't have the right to speak, they just need to sign the copy. My Gaul and Iberian representatives, as well as the Greeks, would have been in favour of abolishing this law. The proposal could be passed if 70 percent of the people in the Senate agreed. ”
Caesar replied with a blank face, which was in line with the characteristics of his work. Caesar was always prepared to announce something, and when he told you about it, he often told you not to consult with you, but to tell you that the matter had already begun to be done. This is Caesar's style. As he had done in the Gallic Wars and the Roman Civil War, soldiers and generals had only to take orders from him. You don't have to be involved at all, because he's already planned.
The Senate eventually advised to reinstate the ancient law of Gracia, to set up a standing patrol in the city of Rome to ensure the security of the capital, and to divert the Tiber to control the annual flooding on the east bank of the river. Everything was born in this splendid mansion, and even the slaves around Caesar did more than the senators who spent their days in the Senate talking about ideals. The ideal of the Gracchus brothers, who could not achieve it in their lifetime, was finally realized in the time of Caesar.