In the Manor of the Emperor of Begalonia, fountains rose and fell merrily, and the cloisters with elaborate frescoes stood full of people, most of whom were former centurions of Caesar's army, and who were now at the invitation of Antony, the cavalry commander and acting consul, "to enlist in the remaining non-commissioned officers of the city of Rome, and the elite soldiers of the Parthian expedition." ⌒”

Antony's calculation is that he must first bring together the core backbone of the army, and for the Roman legions, the centurion is this kind of role, they are warriors when fighting, instructors when marching, and commanders when planning, as long as they can gather such people, they can form a strong armed force at any time anywhere.

Anthony, who sat in the inner room, also had a slave whose name was memorized, and he greeted all those who came to apply with great sincerity and enthusiasm, and greeted them at a very high price, as if he was ready to spend a lot of money on the inheritance that Corpunia had sent.

During the interval between receptions, Anthony sat a little tired in the circle chair, drinking the hot mead sent by Domux behind him, and then he asked Domux confidently, "Does Lybidaeus still go to his adoptive father every day to say goodbye?" ”

"Yes, he's suspicious of me now, so instead of asking me to stay with Marcos very often, he went to Printhia, and you have to know that Marcos's favorite thing is that woman." Domuwai patted Anthony's broad, sturdy back as if flattering, and said flatteringly, "So I have to come to you?" ”

"Then according to the report of the eyeliner spy you arranged by Li Bida's side, has he recently recruited Caesar's veterans and secretly formed a competitive relationship with me?" Anthony placed the hook pen on his pursed lips. Asked.

He was busy supporting a Sicilian crony named Helcius as the treasurer for the coming year. stuff him into the Senate; And also. He was also ready to elevate his adopted son-in-law, the Gallic barbarian, to the status of an ally of Rome. In short, he receives some of the leading figures in the province every day, hoping to win support. In Domu's words, it is obvious that Li Bida did not have the idea of winning over Caesar's veterans.

Hearing this, Anthony thought to himself that such an obvious thing, presumably Domui would not deceive him for this. While he was talking, the slave came to report that someone was going to see him privately on behalf of the Senate.

This news was expected by Anthony, and he proudly told Domuchel not to leave, "The Senate and the people represent this country, and now the country is coming to discuss things with me, and anyone can be present - by the way, of course, you can also tell Li Bida the content of today's conversation." I saved him in Africa, and there is nothing to hide between us. He said. Anthony rubbed the "two ripe fruits hanging from the branches" in front of her a few times along the side of Domuki's armpit.

Then, under the guidance of Si Yan, Brutus arrived in a cloak, and Anthony laughed and invited the other party to sit down, "How, it's not easy to disguise your identity from Capitol Hill and escape from the people, right?" You never imagined that you kept saying that you were for the country and the people, but now the people treat you like this. ”

"People do become mobs sometimes, but in the long run, they will understand what I'm doing." Brutus was now completely pampered, and he was particularly able to hold his breath.

"Long-term? Twenty years, fifty years, or a hundred years? Why not pursue the pleasure and glory of the present as a true Roman! You are all reading books in Greek, and your heads are broken. Before listening to the other party's intentions, Anthony did not forget to be sarcastic.

"Then I will bring you the glory of the present, Anthony—to make peace with the Senate, and to devote more of his strength to the welfare of the public. Of course, I understand what you are asking for, and the Senate will issue a decree entrusting you to a term of consul for a period of five years, and if necessary, as dictator, and that you will be governor of the provinces of Macedonia and Syria, and that you will have the ownership of eight legions, that is to say, all the legions that Caesar had been directly associated with during his lifetime will be yours. Brutus will speak directly below.

To tell the truth, Antony really didn't expect the conditions offered by the Senate to be so favorable, his expression was obviously that tempted, Brutus sneered in his heart, and said while the iron was hot, "Put aside personal grievances, of course I can tell the thoughts and dispositions of the Senate, Antony, you are a descendant of the great hero Anton, although you were born in a commoner clan, but your grandfather's refined eloquence and enthusiasm for the country still won the title of triumphant and consul, and since then your family has entered the ranks of glory, Anthony, you must not forget your roots, because you swore in front of the statue of the ancestors when you were young, and it is understandable that you followed the partisan fathers of Marius and Caesar for the sake of momentary interests, but now stop and go back to the camp where you really should be—you will be the great fifth father of the nation, the hero who recreated the republic, why should you end up like Marius or Caesar? You have to know that their titles are earned by the Shadowy Wrist, and if they don't have an alien guard, they'll die. ”

"Tell the visitors outside the door to wait." Anthony said to several of them, and then he looked at Brutus, and pondered for a moment, "You mean that I will join forces with you against Li Bida and expel him?" ”

"Yes, because the Senate agreed that the city of Rome did not need a naturalized alien citizen to be a cavalry commander or even an archon, but you could be taken over by anyone."

"But how do I know that after you come to deal with Li Bida, you won't join forces to kill me?"

"It doesn't matter, you have eight legions, as long as you renounce trying to be king when you reach the height of Caesar, and abandon the idea of arrogant transformation of Rome, then you will not be in any danger, your name will be the most towering monument in history, your old age will be full of joy and luxury, no one will envy you, no one will envy you, you will be the second Sulla, not the second Caesar, think about it, Marco. Anthony. ”

"I need to be able to explain the past to Caesar's veterans and staff!" Anthony didn't "think about it" and it was clear that Brutus had met these conditions.

"Very well - it doesn't matter if Cassiio and I are punished by exile, Caesar's policy towards veterans and the people during his lifetime has ceased to change, but his unfinished business has been put on hold for the time being, Caesar can be canonized by the Senate, his statue will be completely preserved, April will become ju1y, and the Senate will not return the money from the Holy Treasury to the treasury for the time being, but transfer it to your army as a special fund." Seeing that his goal had been accomplished, Brutus dispelled Anthony's worries in one fell swoop. (To be continued!)

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