The morning sun woke Theodore from his sleep.

As soon as Mari had changed his clothes, Theodore went to Mesimus, told him what he had received the day, and asked to train two new infantry wings.

This shijie proved to be even more dangerous than Theodor had thought, and it was obviously not a good idea to rely on a downsized legion, but too much manpower would be a serious blow to the developing territory.

Fortunately, thanks to captured laborers, the territory's human resources are quite sufficient, and the geographers in the territory have found some easily mined limestone in the south, and there are also abundant clay resources, which can provide the territory with sufficient concrete as a building material.

Many time-travelers have gone to the three major inventions of ancient times - glass, cement and gunpowder, if they had arrived in ancient Rome, they probably would not have sung about it. Because the city of Rome was built with cement, and as for glass, the ancient Egyptians invented it a long time ago, and the later Zhou Dynasty and Carthaginians also invented transparent glass, and the use of it is no different from that of modern times.

One of the reasons why glass seems to be not well-known in China is that it is difficult to make, and in addition, it is much worse than porcelain in color, and just a bit like "crystal" is not enough to make it rampant in ancient society.

After understanding the situation, Mesimus immediately agreed with Theodore's idea, and promised to try to complete the army in a short time, without enough liliang, even the most prosperous city would only be reduced to ruins and booty in front of the enemy.

The new wing will draw 40 veterans from the Eagle Banner 100 to serve as junior officers and instructors to ensure their combat effectiveness. In the selection of soldiers, we also try to choose young men who have brothers in the family, or who are full of food and the whole family is not hungry, so that it will not have much impact on the residents of the town, and the maintenance of the family is the key to the stability of a society, even in modern society, the family is still the smallest unit of social composition.

But speaking of which, it is also a problem that there are too many bachelors in the army now, and only by letting them start a family can they really put aside their worries and fight for Rome.

In ancient Rome, only the propertied were eligible to join the army, because they believed that only these people could share the glory and disgrace of the country, advance and retreat together, and it was not until after Marius's reforms that a large number of poor people and merchant children had the opportunity to join the army and make it a profession.

Theodore believed this, as the ancients said - to defend the homeland, to defend the homeland, to defend the homeland, only those who have a family will have concerns, and have the belief to fight for this family, and those who do not have worries are always difficult to trust.

The current armament is quite sufficient, enough to arm 8,000 people. But so far, no iron ore has been found in the territory, and it is not a problem now, but it cannot be ignored.

Because he is Caesar, what he has to do is to prepare for a rainy day.

The only thing that surprised him a little was that the Senate did not have any intention of refutation, on the contrary, it actively cooperated with the propaganda among the citizens and encouraged them to join the army. There was only a slight emphasis on getting Theodore to pay attention to tax and fiscal issues, after all, military training costs money.

Remembering what Domitius said, Theodore understood a little that what he had done did not go against the interests of Rome (or did not affect their interests), and it was good for Rome, although it was not announced in advance, but it was not against the tacit agreement between the two parties.

The situation is that everyone is giving their part for Rome, at least now Rome is still very weak, and everyone needs to unite in order to make Rome stronger.

Caesarea, boot camp.

It is arguably the largest in the whole town, with special houses, special sewage and water supply facilities, two large playgrounds, a shooting range of one kilometer and a sand racetrack, not only because the architects were thoughtful, because it itself was built on the ruins of a knight's academy, and many of the facilities themselves are complete enough to supply a complete cavalry and infantry. Legion training formed by long-range troops, if necessary, small acting and legion confrontation can also be lined up.

But it is probably also the most rudimentary public building in the whole town, with no proud carvings, no solid marble, and some just wooden planks and bricks and cement buildings, which are still clean and tidy. The soldiers who train here can only go to a small room with eight people, sleep by the smell of sweat of the people around them, and are still working in the diversion canal, and all the soldiers can only take a shower once a day, and it is a cold shower. The hard, rough door bed obviously won't be very comfortable, and of course it doesn't need to be very comfortable, people come here to learn the art of fighting, hone their body and mind, and defend their homeland, not for enjoyment!

On the clean and tidy playground, the recruits put on a full set of armor and helmets, brought shields, one-handed swords, spears, and javelins, and were fully armed, neatly lined up in four formations, like tofu blocks, standing straight on their seats, standing there engrossedly, not daring to move, looking straight ahead, nervously not even daring to wipe the beads of sweat flowing through their eyes.

At the front of the entire playground, the equally heavily armed Quintus paced back and forth, pursing his lips tightly, his eyes sharp and patrolling back and forth among the soldiers, his fierce eyes made every soldier he saw twitch his throat unconsciously, obviously just walking back and forth softly and slowly behind his back, as if he was entertaining, but it gave them great pressure, as if in the next second, the general, who was known for his obedience, would burst out and draw his sword and split himself into two pieces.

It felt like a lion leisurely picking his own dinner, like the calm before a storm, dull and daunting.

Finally, Quintus stopped, took a deep breath, and opened his mouth.

"My name is Quintus, Quintus Merton, and I'm sure many of you know me. Quintus's muffled voice echoed through the silent playground: "Former Wing Commander of the First Wing, a general under the great Caesar, and loyal to Caesar and Rome, swearing to give his life for it, if necessary. ”

"In the coming months I will be unusually close to you, even more than your mother, and these are the most critical months for your future life to enjoy glory or die a humiliating death before your tragic fate is over. ”

"I have been appointed by Caesar as the chief instructor of you men, and I am responsible for training you fools into a glorious Roman soldier who can build the walls of Rome, and that you will know how to send hell to anyone who dares to oppose Rome. At the beginning of your life, with your mother by your side, all the Romans will cheer for you when you attain glory and military prowess! Girls will embrace you, poets and scholars will tell stories of your heroic deeds for posterity, and our Caesar will honour you!"

"Of course, if you die, Caesar will honor you. ”

Quintuston paused, coughed twice, and looked back and forth: "I've finished what I want to say, now who can tell me, what are you?!"

"We are invincible Roman legions!

"Very well, stand up soldiers. Quintus pointed to the young soldier who had answered his question aloud, and the other man walked out of the queue with a little nervousness, and he saw pity in the eyes of his companions.

"Answer my question again, what the hell are you?!"

"Yes, sir!" the soldier stood upright, nervous as if he was about to suffocate, and his heart was beating faster and faster: "We are...... Invincible............!"

"Nonsense!" Quintus interrupted him rudely, spitting stars and fierce eyes, as if he was choosing someone, "You're just a bunch of goddamn fools!"

"Yes! We're a bunch of goddamn idiots!

"Nonsense! Although your abilities are not worth mentioning, and you will pee your pants when you see the enemy! Caesar and all the Roman people have entrusted you with their lives and dignity! The glory of the Roman legions has been passed on to you. No matter how stupid you are, no matter how capable you are, you have to use all your liliang to fight the enemy, the sacrifice is not terrible, the terrible thing is that even if you sacrifice, you can't protect your family, your own oath, do you want to break your oath?!"

"I can tell you now, soldiers. Quintus took a few steps back and shouted loudly towards the procession: "To the south of us, just 500 kilometers away from Caesarea, there is a barbarian race called 'Orcs', whose liliang is far beyond humans, and there is a nation that has perished because of these beasts! They! at least a million! If they go north, our homeland, our Caesarea will be in danger, what are you going to do?! Even if you fight to the point of being alone, the Eagle Banner must not fall! Because you are soldiers, the backbone of Rome, the walls of Rome. You are invincible Roman legions!!"

"Tell me again, soldiers!

"We are invincible Roman legions--!!!!!!!!!!!"

"Long Live Rome - !!! Long Live Caesar - !!!"

The shouts and cheers spread throughout the barracks, resounding in the sky and spreading in the psychology of every soldier. Perhaps, a shout does not make them truly a fearless warrior, but the seeds of pride and glory will take root in their hearts, so that they will understand their responsibilities and glory, and strive for them.

Strong armies rely on training and weapons because of the differences in civilization that make them invincible, and invincible armies rely on faith because they know what they are fighting for and are willing to die.

Not far from the playground, under the shade of a tree, Elendil was speechless as she watched the neat and earth-shattering shouts of the soldiers in the distance.

"How, Roman legions. Theodore looked at him proudly: "Do you have the capital to fight the orcs?"

"It's not enough, it's too tender, they haven't really fought with orcs yet, and they haven't really experienced the horror of orcs!" Elendil calmed down, leaned slightly sideways, and held the hilt of the sword at his waist with his right hand: "But I don't deny it, they let me see it...... Some kind of ......... Somewhere, somewhat, something that people can look forward to. ”

"Thanks for the compliment!" Diodore smiled and nodded.

"You are a brave leader, brave, fearless and not lacking in wisdom, and you have a loyal group of courtiers and soldiers who dare to serve to the death. Elendil said a little undecisively, her eyes slightly flustered: "In fact, I have only seen one person before this, and I swear allegiance to him until death!"

"It's over, I'm Caesar, so I'm doing what Caesar is supposed to do, that's all. Theodore said tepidly and blandly.

"No, that's not what I'm going to say!" Elendil turned and lowered his head, "I think you may have found out, or guessed some. ”

"Helena is not your sister. Theodore did not deny it.

"Yes, I'm just a little knight, but I promised...... That person, to protect her and give her happiness, naively thought that he could do this by himself, but the reality is...... I can't do it, if it weren't for your rescue, I would probably have to live in pain for the rest of my life!"

"You want to give up your vow?!"

"No! not to give up the oath! I will still do my best to protect her from the slightest harm!" Elendil knelt on one knee and looked up at Theodore: "I want to be your knight and serve you, and in return, please protect her and let her live in safety, it will not be difficult for you!"

"Weishenme begging me?" Diodore asked rhetorically, "I don't think you should have the only choice!"

"But I can't be completely at ease with the others, because they are likely to borrow Helena to fulfill some selfish desires, and I am afraid there is no way to stop them even if I die!"

"Am I not there?"

Elendil lowered his head and did not speak again, Theodore looked into the distance, only the excited shouts of the soldiers, and the sound of the clashing of weapons, monotonous and flat.

"I think you also know that the Romans will never be willing to have only this one habitat, the Romans, including me, will not give up the opportunity to fight for the land, it will be the most direct contest, there will be no conspiracy, and there will be no use of any improper liliang because those liliang are only in vain, the Romans, only believe in iron and blood!"

"So I promise you that I will do my best to protect her, Helena, and of course you will continue to protect her, for that is your oath, and the gods will not protect him who abandons it!" Theodore raised the corners of his mouth slyly, and his brisk tone calmed people's minds.

Elendil exhaled, picked up Theodore's right hand, took the sword in his left hand, and gently kissed the sapphire ring on the little finger of Theodore's right hand, then stroked his chest and bowed his head.

"Elendil Osser, Knight of the Dawn, hereby swears allegiance to Theodore Julian, Lord of Rome, whether in peace or war, and from the beginning of the oath until you break my oath or die!"