Before they knew it, it had been six Roman bells, and all the Roman magnates, including Marcus and Quintus, were listening attentively, and the young man from the East in front of them was like the greatest orator, and they were a little fascinated by it.

Everyone didn't even eat the main meal, they just drank a bowl of wheat noodle porridge while listening to Bai Dong's speech, and some people didn't even bother to drink the porridge, for fear that they would miss the key content because they were distracted.

Marcus Popilius Laenas, another consul based in Capua, arrived at the third Roman bell after the start of the meeting, and now that the Apennine Peninsula was about to enter the rainy season, the cunning Samones were always fond of sneaking up on Rome during this season, so an archon was necessary. If it weren't for the fact that this meeting was too important, he wouldn't have come to Rome, as long as the two Marcus met, they couldn't help but sarcastically mock each other, and they grew up bare-bottomed together, ran to the tavern outside Rome together, and the aristocratic chick ~ flirted ~ little friend since they served as the consuls of Rome respectively, they have become enemies who are extraordinarily angry.

"The Roman political system originated in Greece, whether it was the rights and obligations of citizens, the appointment of officials at all levels, or even the election of consuls, all of which were deeply imprinted with the shadow of Greece."

Bai Dong smiled: "It must be admitted that Greece's civil rights and democratic system are envied by Huaxia in some aspects, and even have to learn from them." It is for this reason that the only countries in the West that are qualified to cooperate with China are Greece and Rome, because you have an advanced political system and a civilization that China should also admire! ”

"But we Orientals often say, 'everything is too much', although the democratic system is advanced enough. Elected consuls are more convincing. Although the decentralization of power in the Senate would make the power more balanced. However, this also caused the country to change leaders frequently, the government decrees were unsustainable, and the response in the face of crises was too slow, which was the main reason for the Siege of Rome! ”

Bai Dong glanced at the two consuls and the senators, and said with a smile: "Although the book is an Oriental, I also know that the current consuls and the Senate have fallen into a dead knot, and what the consuls support, often the Senate will oppose, and the Senate will do it." The consuls will also immediately find out all sorts of faults; Isn't it true that one consul has finally reached an agreement with the Senate, and another consul has to oppose it? ”

Both Marcus laughed unconsciously, and Quintus blushed as well. Bai Dong is right, after Rome entered the era of the Republic, the two consuls and the Senate were divided into powers, in order to show their sense of existence and compete for power, their relationship with each other is really incompatible, whether the other party is correct or not, 'opposition' is often their first reaction

This is actually a problem that all decentralized regimes encounter. Even the presidents of the United States in later generations often encounter resistance from the Senate and the House of Representatives, or even impeachment!

"Is Baizi telling us that the siege of Rome by the Gauls was due to the mutual distrust of the consuls and the senate? This is indeed a tragedy. However, before that, Rome had never suffered such a crushing defeat in its 500-year history, which shows that Rome's current political system is not without merit. ”

Marcus Popilius Laenas differed in one way from Marcus Valerius Corus in that he was one of the staunchest proponents of the separation of powers; In contrast to the latter, who has only served one consul at present, he has served four consuls and is the biggest beneficiary of the current regime.

"No, no, no, I'm afraid the Archon has misunderstood what I meant. What the book wants to say is that both the political system of Eastern China and Western Rome has shortcomings, and now Eastern China is also changing. Doesn't Rome need to change? Judging from the book,Rome needs a position similar to a permanent 'dictator',His power should be slightly less than that of the dictator,But the honor should be higher than the dictator,Become a spiritual symbol of the Romans,Just like our Chinese Zhou Tianzi。 Otherwise, Huaxia will be very worried, our allies will have to change consuls once a year, and the Senate will often change personnel, so it will be difficult to ensure the interests of the allies. ”

Bai Dong continued: "Think about it, if there is such a position, maybe the consuls will not be at odds with the Senate, and there will be no siege of the city of Rome. The book probably doesn't have a chance to sit here and negotiate with you, does it? Such a position represents the stability and harmony of Rome, and it is even more important for a collaborator like Huaxia, otherwise it will be difficult for our Zhou Tianzi to agree to cooperate with Rome, and Rome will lose a rare opportunity. ”

"I'm afraid this is what Bai Zi said about the Roman Emperor, right?"

The two archons exchanged glances with Quintus and began to fall into deep thought.

"This is what I call the Roman emperor, he actually only has part of the power of a dictator, but he is a lifelong family inheritance, representing Rome to the outside world, and can have a dialogue with our Son of Heaven, so that Oriental China has a sense of identity with Rome; Internally, it did not ask about the activities of the consuls and the senate, but only played a certain auxiliary role when necessary. Rome has a relatively complete legislative and judicial system, and I believe that how to set up the power of the Roman emperor does not need to be said much by me, an outsider."

"The Roman Emperor had only part of the power of a dictator and represented the honor of Rome"

The Triumvirate and the three hundred Roman senators fell into deep thought, and began to fully consider the feasibility of Rome having an emperor and how much they could benefit from it.

Marcus Valerius Coreus was naturally full of excitement, after Rome transitioned from the era of royal power to the republican era, the dictator played a part of the role of connecting the upper and lower levels, this position has all the power of the legislative, judicial, and military, it is simply the royal power of the republican era! However, the dictator is non-permanent and can only be appointed for a short time in extraordinary times. Moreover, the power of the dictator is too great, which has aroused the vigilance of the consuls and the senate, and the expelled Camillus was not abandoned by Rome because of his great skill and rising influence?

If, as Bai Dong said, the power of the dictator was cut back in part, and then he became a Roman emperor for life or even inheritance, it would be an epoch-making change, and the Valerius family would never let go of this opportunity.

He saw that the eyes of Quintus and Marcus Popilius Laenas were shining, and it was clear that the position of emperor and the two giants had been tempted.

Now the Huaxia people demand that Rome have a person similar to the Oriental Zhou Tianzi, otherwise Rome will lose huge opportunities and interests, and I believe that in the end these two people and the three hundred elders will agree to Baizi's request; The only thing that can't be determined is the result, who is the Roman emperor? I'm afraid that the major families of Rome will fight for their heads because of this.

Now Marcus feels very lucky, with the promise of Baizi and the support of Huaxia, the position of Roman emperor will definitely be spent on the Valerius family if nothing else! What's more, now he is already a hero in the hearts of the Roman nobles and citizens who saved the city of Rome! (To be continued.) )