Chapter 75: The Glory of Rome (5)
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The dawn of the morning is always exciting, and when the sun rises over the horizon and shoots the first rays of the day, the whole person seems to be full of inexhaustible strength.
Theodore stood on the balcony of the third floor of the castle, wearing only a loose black dressing gown, his elbows resting on the railing. Holding a glass goblet in his right hand, the crystal clear purple ripples back and forth in the cup, like a liquid amethyst, charming and graceful.
The faint morning fog has not completely dissipated, but the city has woken up early, full of vitality Caesarea, there is always endless work and things to do, people can't help but get busy, for her prosperity and prosperity to do their part - this is the advantage of the emerging city.
Brisk footsteps sounded in the corridors of the castle, and Virgil, dressed in a Roman toga robe, stopped in front of Theodor with a smile and saluted: "Your faithful courtier Virgil salutes you, honorable Caesar." ”
Theodore didn't say anything, took a small sip of the wine in the glass, and then put the glass in his hand, and there was not even a trace of expression on his calm face: "Have they already left?"
"It's all gone, just now. Virgil's tone is always sleek, as if he has thought of all the ways to deal with it, unhurried: "Obviously, they are all smart people, so what they choose is exactly what you expect." ”
"It's best, I don't want to go to war on my own territory, it won't outweigh the losses and it will shake the Roman rule here. Theodore let out a sigh of relief, and the expression on his face became more relaxed: "If I could, I would not want to cause any killing or destruction - of course it is impossible!"
"Virgil, you say I'm being too arbitrary. With the riches of Rome in my hands, I felt more and more self-righteous to make such a big move without consulting the councillors. No one can build an empire alone, and no one can control an empire alone!" Theodore looked at Virgil's ever-graceful face: "I want to hear the truth, so don't give me an official tone." ”
"You ask that, and it means that you haven't lost yourself, and even more so you haven't lost yourself at all, Caesar. Virgil gradually stopped smiling, and lowered his head slightly: "You are just slowly changing, you are starting to really think and act like a Caesar, which is a good thing, not arbitrary." ”
"Caesar, you just need to know that we are all just your courtiers. We will give you all kinds of information and advice, but you are the one who really decides! It is true that one person cannot control the entire empire, but if an empire does not have a Caesar who decides for her future, it is an empire without a heart, and it is destined to not last!"
"The great charm of Rome, whose charm lies in giving everyone the right to speak, and whose rise and fall and future are often determined by the mood of the people, continues to perpetuate Rome, and she is now infecting other people living in this shijie, in the squares of the gods and in the public baths, you can occasionally see the Harlegors who speak loudly or the citizens who have not long been in Caesarea. At this point, Virgil's face appeared with a proud smile: "You are Caesar, your task is to control some emotions, to grasp the balance between freedom and order, and then give freedom to all the people under your rule, and then tell them the laws and regulations of Rome, and you can build a true empire!"
Virgil's sincere gaze met Theodore's eyes: "That's what I want to say. Caesar, to be a great Caesar naturally requires justice and majesty, but it does not mean that humanity must be abandoned. You have a natural equality, which makes people involuntarily let go of their guard and cumbersome etiquette, which is the liliang given to you by the gods in heaven! Political methods and military management skills can be learned, but no one can learn this. ”
“............ Let's not talk about that, Lord Virgil. Theodore was silent for a long time before he picked up the glass on the railing again: "Your sleek tone is really unaccustomed!"
"If so, then allow me to Daoqian to you, Caesar. Virgil couldn't help laughing: "After all, my duty is to deal with those lords and lords on your behalf, deal with diplomatic disputes, and gather intelligence and rumors. I'm used to being so 'sleek', I can't change it. ”
"Spread the news of the return of these lords to Rome as quickly as possible, so that the people of the whole north would know about it. Whatever you want, my Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs!" Theodore turned his back to Virgil behind him, and turned his gaze to the distant south, the horizon that had not yet been illuminated by the dawn: "In addition, let the propagandists of Caesarea, Haringos, and Talboa all take action to inform the whole territory of Rome of the 'news' that Rome has paid off its debts for those serfs, and most importantly, let the serfs who are still living on the manors know that they are free, that they are already the people of Rome!"
"They will be grateful to you, Caesar. Virgil bowed deeply: "Your generosity and kindness will shake the whole northern shijie!"
"I don't need their shock, if they can know how to unite instead of hostile, it will be more helpful to Rome, Marions has not been heard from so far, the war in Laria is raging, the entire eastern territory is still fighting for power on the battlefield, and the human liliang is being consumed!" Theodore waved his hand: "Thank you to the gods in the sky, when we are losing Liliang, the orcs are also constantly fighting and losing Liliang!
Virgil nodded, and after saluting Theodore, he quietly left the balcony with Theodore's order, and turned to walk towards the outside of Caesarea Castle.
"Your Excellency Virgil!" a familiar voice called out to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Justice Domitius, who was on crutches, was getting down from the carriage, and when he saw the elder, Virgil hurriedly bowed his head and saluted: "Good morning, Justice Domitius!"
"I just saw that you had just left Caesar's castle, so I said hello, nothing else. The old man had a completely age-inappropriate spirit in him: "I guess you must be very busy right now, I'm so sorry!"
"Indeed, as you say, Lord Domitius, Caesar has given me a very sacred task!" Virgil raised his head and said in a chanting tone: "The time of freedom is coming!"
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"I never thought that I would have the opportunity to return to Caesarea as a Roman soldier. ”
With a little emotion, the former centurion Lemmon Hannah rode through the Caesarea gates with Luca, a pack horse, and an indescribable emotion and excitement surged in his heart, looking left and right at everything in front of him, as if he had come to the city for the first time.
The bracelet of military merit, as well as a Roman sword given by Caesar as a symbol of his exploits at Severcro, were all carried by Lemmon - a glory that belonged to a soldier.
Preparatory instructor of the Roman Military Academy -- this is Lemon's current status, to be honest, he himself is not prepared, let alone how he should be an instructor of a group of reserve officers, he has only taught those who can't even tell the difference between left and right. Wielding a short stick, he roared and told them how to be a good warrior.
Even so, when he heard that he could regain his status as an officer and pledge allegiance to Caesar as a Roman soldier, he did not hesitate to agree. Because he was a Roman soldier, a Roman soldier whose enthusiasm had not yet faded, and who pursued glory, not a veteran who was already dying of age and could only taste pride by reminiscences! As long as he could put on his uniform again, grasp his sword and step on his horse, even if he was only an instructor in the academy, Lemmon Hanna was willing.
"The academy's dormitories aren't finished yet, so you'll have to live in the barracks for the time being, sir. Lukka smiled in front of him and said, "But I guess you might be more willing to do that." ”
"Of course, there is no better arrangement than this. The barracks can make my already loose skeleton strong again. Lemmon nodded and replied with a smile, "Plank beds, cold showers, playgrounds covered with yellow sand." It's so exciting, I can't wait to go back right away. ”
"Oh, by the way, which of the old brothers have been assigned to serve as preparatory instructors this time?" asked Lemon, who suddenly thought of this question.
"Uh............ It's hard to explain. Lukka shook his head: "There are active centurions, flag bearers, and veterans transferred from the First Wing, and the members are quite complex. It is said that Caesar also sent several scholars from the Caesarea Academy to teach geography and history, and the priests of the temple are said to have taught theology in the college. ”
"Mars is on top, this is a real 'academy'!" Lemon muttered, "Looks like I'm still going to have to deal with those sissies who get into books." ”
In addition, the Minister of War, Mehemus, and the chief instructor, Quintus, will serve as the acting deans of the academy. Thinking of the chief instructor's enthusiastic declaration, Lukka couldn't help but laugh: "And it seems that Chief Quintus is planning to convert the academy into an 'officer barracks'! Most of the facilities are no different from the barracks, you will definitely get used to the life of an instructor in the future!"
"That's how it should be. Lemon didn't think there was anything funny, and nodded approvingly: "Officers have higher responsibilities than soldiers, and they should naturally know how to endure a hard life better than soldiers." ”
"But Mistress Mehemus will be the acting dean, and who is the dean?"
"Our great Caesar, of course!" said Luca as a matter of course.
“............?!!!”