Chapter 17: Placement (II)
"In a way, we are allies of the Republic, and since the time of Marius we have been trained in the same way as the regular legions, and have been burdened with the same tactics, although the final reward may not be the sameโthe other side has a pension and a resettlement property, and we may only acquire the citizenship of the Republic, but it is still worth fighting for. Personally, I firmly believe that in the kingdom of Rome there were only thirty-five communes that enjoyed the rights of citizens, and later extended to the whole of Italy, and now even Gaul, Africa, and Spain have joined the imperial family, because His Excellency Caesar believed that the territory of Rome was not only in rivers and mountains, but also in the idea of civilization, the idea of inclusiveness, and since we have paid the sacrifice, it is justified because the other citizens stand at the same starting point, and this is the dream of bearing the label of Roman characteristics. "When I trekked from the Empire of Seris to Asia Minor, I lost my freedom for a short time, but it is not a big deal, the gods do not give all their luck to one person forever, and now that I have risen, I think that all those present can be equal to me; Now that I have given up all utilitarian retirement, I also hope that all of you here will be like me from now on, obsessed with the pastoral life, having children, and sowing new happiness for future generations. Therefore I say to you, the word dismissal, even if it does not sound good in the books and in the letter, believe me, I have laid the groundwork for your future life in the cities of Cyrene, Lypidaburg, Sardinia, and Salona, and you only need to lay down your tents, weapons, and armour, and give your regimental service history to your respective treasurer for safekeeping, and then carry your baggage full of rewards. There is also the salary accumulated on weekdays. Wash away the dust. Wash away your tiredness, go to the settlement area, and find a local woman to marry! Happy to you all! โ
โferi๏ผโ All the officers and soldiers present cheered.
Next, Li Bida announced the resettlement place separately, "The Thirteenth Legion, the 'Twin Star' legion that Caesar personally ordered to be recruited in the province of Gaul, went to Illyria to be resettled in Salona and other areas, divided into ten colonial regiments. Commanded by my appointed Veteran Tribun and Centurion, you are tasked with protecting the colony against the barbarians and pirates of the locality, and your Lion Banner is to be kept in the local temple of Goddess Patina. โ
After speaking, all the soldiers of the Thirteenth Legion took off their hats and helmets and collectively bowed to Li Bida.
"The Fifteenth Legion, the backbone and foundation of me, was created by my own hands in Egypt. I have followed me through half the oceans and deserts, though mainly by alien warriors. But you are so faithful to my cause and that of Caesar that I will divide you into fifteen colonies in the new city of Cyrene, and that you will be tasked with reclaiming the land and protecting the city from nomadic thieves and horse bandits, and that your Amun sheep's skull will be placed in the local temple of the goddess of hunting. โ
After speaking, all the Nubian sergeants of the 15th Legion, as well as the Essian light infantry, laid down their bows and arrows, knelt down, raised their foreheads with their hands, and bowed to the former cavalry commander.
"The Sixteenth Legion, you were the defeated and the outcasts, but after Cyrene was absorbed by me, I have always used you as the strongest main force, and your invincibility on the battlefield and your ability to defend show that you are not unable to win battles, but that you have not met Liberdaus before, and after experiencing countless battles with me, you are about to go to Liberdazar to settle down, but you must be prepared to provide the role of a bridgehead for the expedition of His Excellency Caesar to Dacia and Parthia, That is to say, you may lose your peaceful life at any time and rush to a new battlefield as a reinstated veteran, and the Centaur banner of the Legion will be kept in the temple of Agor in Fort Libida - Faobinas, Kretas, are you ready? Li Bida finally called out by name.
"I'm afraid that if our legions are placed there, Caesar will not need to use force against those two areas at all, because the enemy has long been frightened by the 'Cyrene' legions!" The chief centurion, Cretaus, replied in a haughty manner, with the result that all the men of the Sixteenth Legion raised their swords and cheered, and then shouted "Long live the Cyrene Legion" and "Imperato, Lybidaeus", and all began to weep again.
Tears flashed in the corners of Li Bida's eyes, and then he faced the 28th Legion, "You are the youngest legion under my command, mainly the freed slaves of Salona, and the local Agrarians. Your one-eyed serpent banner will be kept in the city's armory. โ
The 28th Legion also chanted "Imperato" in unison, and the Gauls and Germans among them beat their shields and sang an ode, and then Lybida finally said goodbye to all the soldiers of the Legion, "In the future, if you encounter any difficulties or troubles in your respective cities and villages, you can come to the city of Rome for help, I was your ruler and will always be your father, remember that my name is Liberius, and I live in the Villa of Prima on the outskirts of Rome." The City of Seven Hills has the Temple of the God of War, and according to legend, whenever a war comes, its priests will open its gates, and for almost a hundred years, the gates of this temple have hardly been closed, but now for all of you, the doors of the Temple of War are closed, go back and pick up your plows, and go and brew beautiful bars with your own grain, you have the right to enjoy such a life. Don't forget that you and I have a glorious past, we have defeated Archilaus, we have defeated David. Ankit, having defeated the rebels of Spain, defeated the elite Bronze Shields, defeated the great Pompey, and now we can retire and leave some merit for the envious to chew on. โ
After saying that, Li Bida slowly walked down the pulpit, he didn't have any nostalgia, he was still wearing that civilian clothes, like a hermit or a philosopher walking comfortably in the market.
And the four legions, a total of about 20,000 soldiers, collectively sang the military song:
"We are ordinary farmers and herdsmen like thyme,
Now I will die for the glory of Lypidaus,
He said come on! Deliver the strongest man among you,
I will train them into pieces of iron and weapons.
Recruits enlist, the flag is flying,
I have eaten all the sticks and cooked the drill code thoroughly.
And then
Enemies, I will easily kill you with my sword,
Cut off your head,
Drink up your blood,
And then weed in your corpses,
Say that this is the fate of the weak, this is the fate of the weak! โ
The singing echoed over the school yard for a long time, hovering and hovering. (To be continued......)