"Every day and every night, every soldier is exercising as if they were in actual combat, and this is why the shock of war has such a small impact on them." - Jewish historian Josephus' account of the Roman legions who came to suppress the great revolt of the Judeans (ancient Jewish kingdom).

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"Bastard, you're crazy! Not only did they infiltrate the Jewish merchant group here, but they also poisoned the dishes, for fear that others would not know about our relationship? Ignoring the pain in his cheeks, Li Bida pinched Adiana's wrist, and the two scuffled under the ivy.

"The crown of pride of my queen has been taken away by you, but you are not yet satisfied, and you still want to take off the crown of the Ptolemyan girl in Egypt, do you know that I have done so much in Ebertenia over the years, and have accumulated so much wealth, just for our wheat fields, our promises!" Adiana gritted her she-wolf's white teeth, fighting, and weeping.

Li Bida hugged Queen Yubert and hurriedly said, "How could I not remember that I came back to Egypt for the promise of Calabis and Calabia, I came back from Gaul, Calabia, my flagship is still the same one, it has never changed." ”

As soon as she heard the name "Calabia", Adiana immediately softened, leaned into the crook of Lybida's arm, and said, "Discuss with Joseph if you have something right away." ”

At this time, the torches, lanterns, and people's voices on the side of the restaurant were noisy, and Li Bida hurriedly separated from Adiana. He said a few words as if he was inquiring about the situation. Then he walked under the eaves of the palace. Waving his hand at the rest of the hands, he said, "The guy slipped away, and this servant almost met him, perhaps our political enemy in Rome, or perhaps an enemy of the Pharaoh, who did not want our expedition to restore the Pharaoh's crown to success." ”

This answer made everyone present dumbfounded, you must know the group of people like Li Bida and Sabo before Lu Dao. And Peternius, Cassillo, and Brutus, who were not at all on the same side, and Ptolemy XII and his daughter were also silent, this was a makeshift patchwork group with different hearts, who did not have a separate idea in their hearts? They exchanged words and ears, and the whole scene was full of suspicious glances, and then the pharaoh sullenly announced the cancellation of the banquet and strengthened the defenses around the palace.

"So, Your Highness the Pharaoh, even if you go to Rhodes. You can't do without the escort of our legion. At this time, Lepita stood in front of Pharaoh's seat. took the opportunity to discuss this topic and coldly suggested.

"My uncle is the noblest and most courteous man in all of Rome, and His Highness Pharaoh does not need any soldier armor at all, and he can still have a good conversation." Brutus, who was on the couch over there, rushed to say that he still didn't want Li Bida to get involved in the talks.

"But your uncle is not alone in Rhodes, and as far as I know, when your uncle left the city of Rome, he took with him only a habitual thief and a prostitute, and even if there were no more than twenty of his staff together, the poisoning of our feast today is proof that the enemy in the shadows is eyeing us. At this time, it was said that there was no need for the guards of the legion, which was simply irresponsible. Standing in the center of the hall, Li Bida said with a fierce voice, "Now that our legion has received the Ptolemaic royal insignia, it is for the loyal and courageous death of Pharaoh, and those who dare to stop it will be killed." ”

As soon as Li Bida's words fell, the centurions behind him stood up together, including the barbarian chief Dusson Vieer, and the thin Sabo, all of them drew their swords again, and suddenly the hall was murderous, Hebrida wiped his mouth, and threw the fighting sword to Li Bida to catch it, and the commander immediately aimed his sword at Brutus and compared it to Cassius, and Peternius immediately made a two-handed unarmed movement and moved to the seat next to him, Brutus looked angry, and Cassillo sneered with a drink.

And over there, Anthony hung his head and snored, it seemed that he had drunk too much at once, and he didn't react to so many things for the time being. The Jewish merchants were hula again, and they hid in the corners of the hall in unison, and many of them covered their faces and tracks with waist pads or pillars, looking like "you just can't find me".

Who wants Brutus to be a donkey, not afraid at all, he stood up straight, tore the sleeves of his robe, and exposed his neck, "I guarantee with my life that this meeting will be safe." If your sword is meant to kill your fellow Romans, come on! ”

"Shut up, guys. Take all your weapons back, if you're still helping this royal family. On the other side, the piper was too frightened to speak, and it was his little daughter who said with a cold gaze, "It's just a dead pet cat, why make a fuss, everyone is still in the same boat, there is no need for infighting." After saying that, she slowly leaned back on the straw mat behind her, and said softly to Brutus, "I know you, I know you, Your Excellency Lipida, and your wife Posia, I know very well, and we get along very well in the city of Rome. I beg you, the most glorious lintel of Rome, and a young and kind philosopher, for Lybidaeus is now the most trusted man of my father, and if your uncle wishes to win his father's trust, to keep the war to a minimum, and to achieve your goal, do as Liberius asks. ”

Gloopa's words seemed irrefutable, and Pharaoh hurried to say that I needed Lypida's guard, when Brutus fiercely tucked Toga's robe back and sat down.

"Then it was decided, Lybidaus may go with us to Rhodes, but only ten centurions or tribunions are allowed, and they must be on my ship." Cassiyo said slowly, "When His Excellency Pharaoh enters the meeting, there will only be four people present: Cato, Brutus, Lypita, and His Excellency Pharaoh. Even the daughters of our noble pharaohs, myself included, stood outside the Doge's mansion and stood by. By the way, Brutus remembered that there was no need to keep any records of the meeting, not even the clerk. ”

"I can rent other boats in Ephesus and go to Rhodes." Li Bida is not worried about this Cassiyo at all, you must know that the ten centurions and tribuns of Ludao are the essence of all his current subordinates, and if Cassiyo detains us, then the Thirteenth Legion and even the Twelfth Legion will be taken away by the Cato attack.

"Are you afraid that I will sink you to the bottom of the sea? Hahaha, Liberdaus, you're really weak on the water, but don't worry, I don't have that kind of bad taste. Cassiyo sneered, and the voice of a night owl seeped into his bones, and then put his arm around Brutus' shoulder, "Because of this simple and enthusiastic and pedantic fellow, I am afraid that I will be stabbed to death by him before I can harm you." ”

"Then it is decided, and in half a market day we will go to the small island of Rhodes, and meet your Roman governor in this sea." Pharaoh was tired at this time, and said word by word.

"Father, go in with one condition, that is, your brother, Ptolemy of Cyprus, must die." Cleopatra, who was next to her, stroked the stiff pet cat corpse and gently reminded her in Coptic. (To be continued......)