Seven hundred and thirty-three. alliance
Caesar, who was invincible in the eyes of the Romans, and his Roman legions finally went into action.
Nelia's recovery made Caesar feel good, and as for those barbarians, they were not in his eyes at all. Although he had to admit the stubborn resistance of the barbarians, they did not give up the fight even after the first punishment of the Romans.
But when the Roman legions lined up in neat formation, roaring and shouting, all resistance would be wiped out.
And you, too, will continue the path of the conqueror!
Great cause and great glory are waiting for him ahead!
In the ranks of the Romans, on two horses were Wang Weiyi and Richthofen. To be honest, Richthofen was a traditional German aristocrat who began to learn equestrianism at a very young age, so he was no stranger to horseback riding, but Wang Weiyi was different.
His title of nobility was canonized by His Majesty the German Emperor for his outstanding performance on the battlefield, and although he also rode on horseback, he was not at all as suitable as Richthofen.
Probably before this, Wang Weiyi never thought that one day he would actually fight on a horse......
They used their own weapons and shields, which Caesar had also seen, and were far from being so well made and sharp that they were far from being matched by the weapons used in the hands of Roman soldiers. And for this, the best excuse given by Wang Weiyi is the weapons from the Han Empire in the East.
Caesar was convinced of this, and that is why. It also made Caesar more and more curious about the distant Eastern Empire.
"Did you notify the four knives?" Looking around, Richthofen asked in a low voice.
"Informed, they should be ready with Germania." Wang Weiyi also lowered his voice: "Later tomorrow." Caesar would join up with Gaius' army, and the day after tomorrow they would enter an ambush and be attacked by the Germanians at night......"
In terms of numbers, weapons, or the combat qualities of their soldiers, the Germanians were far inferior to the Roman legions. The only thing we can count on now is their fierceness and the suddenness of the attack.
Richthofen suddenly found that Ernst did not seem to be in the slightest worried about the coming battle. It was as if there was nothing in this world that could scare him.
It's a feeling that is all too familiar to Richthofen...... What he knew for sure was that he must have fought alongside Ernst......
The procession was moving slowly, and even when it was time to eat or camp at night, the Romans were still very vigilant. This valuable quality. It was difficult to make a sneak attack successful, which was a very important condition for the Roman legions to continue to win.
In the evening, Caesar feasted Ernst, Richthofen, and Gaius, and then hurried back to his tent to visit Nellia, who was still cured.
"The Doge cares too much about this woman......" Returning to his tent, Gaius sighed, "I remember when I first followed the Doge, he was more concerned about his own soldiers. But when he ended his career as the supreme consul, something changed...... And when he met Nelia. The whole person has become elusive......"
From his words, it seems that there is a lot of opinion about Caesar.
Wang Weiyi didn't know much about their relationship. Don't dare to interject rashly. Gaius said at this time: "Ernst, you come from the province of Dalmatia, what do the citizens there think of the Governor?" ”
"A great conqueror." Wang Weiyi was satisfied to find out the true intentions of the other party, and said quietly: "Just as all the supreme consuls of Rome worshipped, all the Roman citizens of the provinces of Dalmatia also worshipped Lord Caesar. ”
"Ah, yes." Gaius smiled faintly: "Yes, Caesar, who has achieved countless successes, has never known what it is like to fail." Anyone is so small in front of him. ”
"Mistress Gaius, you seem to want to say something else." Wang Weiyi said calmly.
"Richthofen, you can go back and rest first." Gaius deliberately sent Richthofen away, and when he and Ernst were the only two men left, Gaius spoke again: "But do you know that many in the Senate have shown serious dissatisfaction with Caesar? ”
"Oh, really?" Wang Weiyi still said very calmly: "I am in the province of Dalmatia, please forgive my ignorance, I am not particularly clear about what happened in Rome. ”
"yes, you don't know, but I can tell you." Gaius behaved somewhat unusually today: "Before the attack on the Celtic barbarians, I received a letter from Rome, which was written to me by my wife, would you like to know what Lu Dao wrote in the letter?" ”
"If you're willing to tell me, then I'll listen to ......"
Wang Weiyi's answer made Gaius very satisfied: "Yes, being good at listening is a necessary condition for a successful person. Well, now I can tell you what happened in Rome. Caesar's power had grown, and his military exploits had grown, which was bound to threaten some people in Rome, especially Pompey...... In the letter, my wife told me the sad news that Caesar's staunch ally, Crassus, had died in Parthia, which fundamentally shook the alliance of the Triumvirate......
Wang Weiyi was a little shocked when he heard this, these things that should have belonged to the top secret of the Roman high-level, why did Gaius tell him all today?
But he did not show any signs of abnormality, but continued to listen to Gaius: "Gaul has been conquered, and those barbarians are not our greatest threat, perhaps this time we can make them completely subjugated." But what happens after that? What attitude would the Senate and Pompey have towards Caesar? What about us people. And what kind of ending will you get? Ernst, I followed Caesar for a long time, back in time when I was fighting the Spartacus thugs. I was already following Caesar's side, and we were so young. Therefore, many people know about my friendship with Caesar, and they all know that I am Caesar's most trusted friend wherever I go......"
Wang Weiyi now somewhat understands Gaius' purpose for finding himself today...... But he kept such thoughts in his heart......
"I could do anything for Caesar, even die for Keith...... Gaius said slowly, "but I can't help but think about my wife and children, who are all in Rome." If anything goes wrong with Caesar, it will inevitably implicate us, and it will inevitably implicate my family. That's why I'm worried every day here......"
"Is there anything I can do for you, Lord Gaius?" Wang Weiyi finally asked.
In fact, he had already guessed what Gaius was going to find himself for today, and why he was going to say these things to himself that he shouldn't have said.
Really. Gaius was silent for a moment and then said, "You say." What can you do for me? ”
"Anything, as long as I can do it." Wang Weiyi smiled and said: "For example, I can spend a lot of money to bribe those powerful Romans to ensure that in a crisis situation, you and your family will not be implicated, and I can also be responsible for rearranging you and your family to a safe place, as long as you can agree to ......"
"It's probably impossible to transfer them." Gaius sighed, "I have to be honest with you, I owe a lot of debt. Even if the people in the Senate were willing, I'm afraid my creditors wouldn't agree. ”
Wang Weiyi smiled. This was a common occurrence in Rome.
In Rome, even the most powerful people, their wealth was not enormous. Their sources of funds were limited, and the generals were able to quickly accumulate a good fortune through plunder through various wars, but it was not enough to cope with their extravagant life, so almost everyone was in debt.
Even Caesar had such a down-and-out career back then.
Before Caesar left for Spain to take up his post as administrator, the creditors came after him and seized his belongings, and it was Crassus who secured Caesar's huge debts.
Otherwise, I am afraid that Caesar will not have future achievements.
Even if the wealth gained in the war is not necessarily all owned by the commanders. For example, when attacking the Celtics, Gaius promised tens of thousands of Sesters, but he couldn't take out these tens of thousands of Sesters himself, and he had to share them from the spoils after the war to fulfill his promise.
Because, often in a battle, there are not many who can fall into the hands of these commanders in the end.
It is precisely because of this that it is very easy for a rich man to gain respect and a large number of "friends" in Rome.
"I think 30 Oris have already helped you pay off those debts." Wang Weiyi said lightly.
"What did you say?" Hearing this, Gaius even changed his tone: "You...... Did you just say that you would help me pay off my debt with 30 Oris? ”
"Yes, 30 Oris." Wang Weiyi nodded very seriously: "If necessary, I can take out some more." ”
Gaius looked at the other party in disbelief, God, how much wealth did this young man standing in front of him have?
30 Oris, in his mouth, is so worthless.
"Trust my finances, Lord Gaius." Wang Weiyi completely ignored the other party's surprise: "As for the work in the Senate, it can also be done by me." You just have to stay here with peace of mind. ”
Shocked, grateful, relieved...... All expressions were presented on Gaius's face.
To be honest, with his current status and status, he should have stayed in Rome and enjoyed life, but the heavy debt weighed him down and he couldn't breathe at all. He had to follow in Caesar's footsteps for a new conquest before he could use the spoils to pay off some of his debts.
And if anything goes wrong with Caesar, then his future and his family will be completely destroyed.
But at this time, this one was called Ernst. But the people of Bram appeared like saviors...... Gaius had no idea how to express his gratitude.
"You will be my friend for life." Gaius calmed his agitation: "If you can really do everything you promised. I don't know how to express my gratitude. Tell me, whatever you need in return, as long as it's within my power. I can do it all. ”
"Look, I'm a businessman, you ......probably know it," Wang Weiyi said indifferently: "Any successful businessman will always look at the most suitable time to make the most beneficial investment for himself, and I am no exception, all the Oris I spend is always thinking of reaping ten times or more returns......"
Gaius understood at once. But he looked a little embarrassed: "I don't know what ...... Lu Dao can give you"
"Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry." Wang Weiyi smiled and comforted him: "I'm not thinking about a return now, because it's not time yet." Now what I'm going to do is to help you get a higher status, and all the more so if you can become the governor of a province. I think this will be of great help to you......"
Gaius's eyes lit up at once. O gods. The governor of a province, what a great power, what a huge source of money? From then on, I don't have to worry about those things.
But then he hesitated a little, with the help of this young businessman can help him do all that.
"Lord Gaius, I have some doubts." Wang Weiyi saw his thoughts: "Caesar became the supreme consul and served as the governor of many places, and his money continued to flow into his bag. He can enjoy the best wine and the prettiest women, but what about you? When you need money help the most. Did Caesar provide you with the necessary assistance? ”
Gaius shook his head in frustration......
Caesar was never stingy when it came to dividing the spoils of war, and he would generously let his men choose from their meritorious subordinates, as long as their wagons could be carried.
But outside the battlefield, Caesar would never take a single Sesterce out to pay off any debts for his men. In his view, the battlefield is a battlefield and life is life, and the two must not be confused.
In fact, Caesar did not have anything to blame for doing this.
But now that Wang Weiyi has mentioned this point, a different kind of emotion has risen in Gaius's heart.
"Look, I guessed that." Wang Weiyi said lightly: "I noticed a particularly interesting thing, all the victories, you can only get a small part of the merits, and most of the credit falls to Caesar, I think this is unfair." For example, in your recent attack on the Celts, it was you who came to the battlefield in person regardless of the danger, and almost died at the hands of the Celts, and then completed the conquest of those barbarians. But what do you get? It's just a pitiful possessions, but Caesar's merit adds a little more......"
"Do you want to drive a wedge between me and Caesar?" Gaius' eyes were fixed on the other.
"No, why should I stir up a relationship between you? What's in it for me? Wang Weiyi shrugged: "I said that I am a businessman, and businessmen should make profits as their first priority, and you are my new investment object." If you're not willing to work with me, you can kill me now, or give me to Keith. ”
Gaius thought for a long time, and finally sighed: "Then you can tell me, how can I cooperate with you?" ”
"It's not just about working with me, it's about yourself." Wang Weiyi knew that the other party had already taken the bait: "Case's prestige and wealth are completely pinned on his constant victories, if he suffers several defeats in a row, then what will Rome think of him?" And who will gain the most from these failures? ”
"You...... Are you talking about me......" Gaius asked, not particularly certain.
"Is there anyone else but you?" Wang Weiyi smiled: "You are the bravest commander of Caesar's subordinates, you have created victories for Caesar again and again, no one is more qualified than you, and even I am willing to pay for someone to compose a song of praise for you." But now, I'm more concerned about seeing Caesar's defeat! ”
Gaius was completely moved, the luxurious and debaucherous life in Rome had made him gradually lose himself, and only when he was on the battlefield could he regain his blood, but Wang Weiyi's words completely beat the secret in his heart.
"What do I do, you say?" Gaius asked with difficulty.
The smile on Wang Weiyi's face became even brighter: "I can pay a huge amount of money to buy some barbarians and let them carry out an attack on Caesar's legion, and your troops can stay still and send troops to rescue Caesar when he is most in danger." In this way, the myth of Caesar's invincibility will be shattered, and his prestige will be dealt a heavy blow, and you? But because of the rescue of Caesar, he can get more respect from him, and it also directly increases your prestige invisibly, what do you think of my opinion? ”
Gaius was silent, he knew that a man like Daunst could easily buy a group of barbarians, and it was a long, long time before he slowly asked, "Can you make sure that Caesar's life is not harmed?" ”
Wang Weiyi said to him solemnly: "I can fully guarantee you this!" (To be continued......)