"Octavian, it's over, it's all over, nothing can change the fact that you have failed. Accept my offer, renounce your pride and so-called dignity, and return to Rome with your wife and children to live an ordinary life, where the name of Caesar no longer belongs to you, and the strife between us is over. ”

On the fifth day, Octavian, who was short of food and water, and his 400 legionnaires came to an end, and everyone looked at Octavian to give the final answer. Appis took up the hill with thousands of veterans of the Gallic legion to make final negotiations with Octavian. Octavia and Lilia were present, looking at the scarred Octavian, unable to hide their bitterness and tears.

"Appis, when you helped me to inherit my father's name and inheritance, I knew that it was your conspiracy and trick. At that time, you have no status, no legion, and you must rely on me to fight Anthony so that you can survive in the cracks. It was I who underestimated you, and after a few years, you became my greatest rival and enemy. And Anthony, with his tail between his legs, went to the East to enjoy wealth and women. Since you are such a wise man, you know that there is no point in persuading me any more, I have failed, but I will never give in to anyone, especially you, Appis. ”

Armed with a dagger, Octavian said with difficulty. His eyes were still deep and sharp, his posture was still haughty, his body was scarred, and his lips were dry and cracked due to dryness and lack of water, but he was still proud and his head was held high, unwilling to bow down.

"Well, you can still be so haughty, Turinus. It's just that have you ever thought that the glory you hold on to may be worthless after you die? You are convinced that you are Caesar's heir and do not compromise or submit to anyone. However, have you ever thought that it is entirely possible that the suicide note is fake, and it is entirely possible that it was forged. You must know that the person who handled the suicide note back then was not you, but me, and it was me who protected Calpurnia and published the suicide note. It should be said that only I know the authenticity of the suicide note. History is written by the victors, and when you die, I can tell the 'truth' of that year, and as for the truth, it is up to me to feel about it. ”

Standing in front of the proud and invincible Octavian, Apis spoke in a calm and light tone. Just as Octavian did in the old days when negotiating with his opponents, he was expressionless and did not move. Octavian could not stand such a gesture, it seemed to be mockery, as if it was ridicule.

What made Octavian even more unbearable was that Apis's words hit him in the soft underbelly. Indeed, why fight until now? For the sake of dignity, a historical legend that has been passed down to the world. However, Apis wants to discredit all this, using conspiracy theories to erase the truth of history. This made Octavian grit his teeth, and even more so at the old rival in front of him.

"I know you hate me now, in fact I don't want to do that, I just want you to live well, after all, Octavia still loves his brother, Lilia still clings to her husband, all of this is your reason to live, Turinus."

"Damn hypocrisy! You just want to tell the people of Rome about your kindness and tolerance! And I'm going to be your trophy to show. To satisfy your inflated vanity! ”

Octavian shouted. The calmness and composure of the past are not at all visible at this moment.

"Okay, whatever you want, but you have to accept the reality that you're defeated and I'm victorious. Look at these loyal soldiers around you, they are innocent, at the very least, you need to give them some food and water, I will not condemn them, as long as you order them to be disbanded. There's no point in resisting any longer, and to avoid more Romans shedding blood for this, Turinus. ”

Appis said calmly. It was like an elder teaching a young child, and Octavian couldn't stand it. Once upon a time, the man in front of him was still under the eaves and called him "little master" with a compliment like a servant, but today, now, Appis is here in such a posture. How can this be tolerated? A slave defeated a nobleman, and a slave defeated Caesar's rightful heir......

However, as Apis said, Octavian had no choice, and his soldiers had no way to resist, and as soon as Apis gave the order, the Gallic legions could rush up and flood the hill. There was no need for the Romans to shed any more blood. But this statement is true......

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When news of Octavian's defeat reached Rome, the last hope of Octavian's henchmen in the Senate was dashed. They saw that the sky of Rome was turning blood-red, and that was a plague of their own blood, and Rome had truly changed hands. Apis would promote and reuse those who supported him in the civil war, and those who opposed him for a long time would undoubtedly lead to death, which is what every dictator does, and in Hadrum's view, Apis is no different from a dictator or a tyrant.

The elderly Attia spent the day in tears at home, knowing that Octavian had not died of suicide as a result of public opinion, but had been assassinated by Apis and died in prison. It's just that before Octavian died, Apis persuaded him to surrender many times, which is true, whether it was a play or not, at least Apis gave Octavian. The choice of Turinus to live was given up by Turinus himself......

Another family has declined, and in war, there will always be how many families will rise, and how many families will dim and die. The truth that the winner is king and the loser is the hero has been like this since ancient times.

Surprisingly, after defeating Octavian, Apis did not re-examine Caesar's suicide note, as he had said in his conversation with Octavian at the time, or even mention it at all. Perhaps, there are some things that are too purposeful to cover up and contrived, but it is suspicious. Apis deliberately did not mention it, but there were several versions circulated among the people. It adds to the mystery of Caesar's will after his assassination.

In addition, Apis erected a statue of Octavian to celebrate his spirit, the brave young man of Rome. Rise up against the aliens. And this alien race, the reference is already very clear. That is Anthony, who ran to Alexandria to fool around with Cleopatra.

Although all the things were handled unexpectedly, it was reasonable to think about it. After that, Appis had to do another large-scale task, moving the capital. Moved the capital from Lugdunum in Gaul to Rome. In addition, the reconstruction of the Via Flamini, the road connecting Rome to northern Italy, which had been halfway repaired during Caesar's tenure as dictator, was now under construction again by Apis, connecting the north to Rome even more closely. At least in the event of a war with Antony, Gaul's troops would be able to reach Rome more quickly.