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Chapter 25 Mutiny of the Twins (1)

"The denser the grass grows, the easier it is to harvest." - Gothic king, Alaric who captured the city of Rome

While Li Bida's campaign request and impeachment letter were carried by the messenger, he boarded a fast craft and headed towards Sardinia, preparing to go further to Rome, Tlureas of Meghara received a warrant from the high priest, asking the Twin Legion to quickly go to Lilibi to participate in a new war that might have occurred in Spain.

Tlureas, who initially received the warrant, was not surprised. His identity is now an anomaly in Libida's military system. He participated in the assassination of Caesar and was quickly defeated by Libida in Sardinia. The remnants of his subordinates were retained by him. The number of the Third Legion was also fortunately pardoned, rather than suffering a tragic ending like Aquila. Later, after going to the expedition, the first and third legions were merged into the "Twin Legion".

But then, the orders that Tlureas received were very strange:

First, the Twin Legion was stationed in the port city of Pasini, not far from Rome. The mission was to protect the city of Rome. At that time, Tlureas believed that his duty was to continue to show the high priest's force and majesty in the city of Seven Hills after the high priest went to expedition to Numidia and Spain, and to guard against Anthony and Octavia to prevent them from attacking after Li Bida left.

△★So, Tlureas, who received this important task, was still grateful and thought that the high priest did not intentionally bury him because of his original identity. But immediately when the Battle of the Tumur River was preparing, the Twin Legion received a new order - to leave Pasini City, go south quickly, and prepare to support the battlefield of the Tumur River.

Soon, in the Battle of the Tumur River, the ten legions of Rabinus were all over. At this time, after Tlureas was about to return home, the second order came again: to cross the Strait of Messina and prepare to participate in the Spanish war.

"Can the Pompeii armed forces in the remaining Spanish legions have to make such a big fight and use us?" With such a question, Tlureas continued to move forward and raised ships to cross the sea, but there were no imminent requests in Li Bida's document. Therefore, the pace of the Twin Legion was relatively slow, and when they arrived at Meccara in Sicily, the news from Spain was destroyed and the overall situation was decided.

But now, they are still asked to continue to move towards Lili?

Just when Tlureas was confused, late at night, the two centurions in his legion, Sifax and Bitaias, suddenly appeared in front of him, and tried their best to persuade him to take this opportunity to attack Lilibi and kill Leo who was stationed here.

At this time, it happened that Leo was in the Levi City Hall, who publicly impeached Octavian and privately asked him for the Executive Yuan's assets.

This signal made Tlureas very alert. He asked the two centurions what reasons and reliance they had. Let them do so.

"Dear Commander, we must know that we were all veterans and subordinates of Caesar before. In the current situation, even if Brutu and Casio died, it was not what Caesar wanted to see - Libidaus was an extremely sinister person. In fact, he was taking advantage of the opportunity to avenge Caesar, to overthrow the Senate, the Republic and the Julius family, and to recreate the dark generation of foreigners as kings in Rome."

"But you and you are not the same person along the way. You have long buried your loyalty to Caesar in your heart. Fortunately, when I was the governor of Spain, I regarded you as the closest backbone of the army." Tlureas returned with ridicule and distrust, "But I almost died once and I don't want to fight against Li Bida again. I am not his opponent. Those who recognize this will never die."

"But, what is the difference between a Roman who has lost his dignity and freedom from death?" Bitaas said suddenly.

"Shut up, I haven't discussed any topics with you about the value and meaning of life." Tlureas yelled in dissatisfaction.

But Sifax began to mediate the situation, "Mr. Commander, we are for the Julius family, and you rebelled against Caesar for the Republic. That is to say, no matter how different our ideas were before, the core interests are now consistent. Now Libida wants to destroy the Republic and replace it with the power and glory of the Julius family - so we bring a secret letter." After that, Sifax quietly and cautiously handed the letter to Tlureas.

The commander watched the contents silently, and then he suddenly laughed, "Look at this ridiculous and suspicious signature, it is a jl, the abbreviation of the Julius family. Then the genius knows whose commission I accepted. I am not a fool. Now I can ask the entourage to expel you and even smash you two to death with stones."

"Yes, Commander, you are not a fool." After the two centurions said this, they remained silent.

So Tlureas seemed to understand something, and he began to sit on the chair nervously and bow his back, "I want to know, how many teams have you two connected with this legion now?"

"There are seven brigades, including your chief brigade, who have recognized our plan. Everyone has been frustrated enough. We were left aside in this war and suffered the shame of merging the number. Haven't you noticed that Libidaus is combining one, three or two glorious corps into one, and dismissing more than half of the centurion and veterans who have served for more than five years? The soldiers have been sincerely dissatisfied, so it doesn't matter if the commander disagrees with our plan. We do not place all hopes on you, but we have to remind you that perhaps all your hopes for survival depend on us." These words are equivalent to the threat of the two naked.

At this time, Tlureas sighed and said, "I am actually resentful of the authority of an alien to the republic. If Caesar was still alive, the republic would have the possibility of overturning, then if Li Bida was called to power, the country would be absolutely gone. Everyone, whether it was a veteran or a knight, the nobles or civilians in any clan, would become his servants and female slaves."

"Lilibi is the base of all military funds of Libidaus, and there is no decent army stationed. Libida's son Leo is his recognized heir of blood. If we succeed in the raid, we will join forces with all those who are dissatisfied with him to help fight, intercept his logistics, and kill his son. In this way, even if Libida does not perish for the time being, he will only have half his breath." Tlureas then said himself.

"Then we can also mobilize the provincial envoy, Marclus, to join our team!" Sifax shouted excitedly.

But Tlureas raised his hand and made a "no" gesture, "Marclus' current position is subtle and unclear, and we don't need to let this conspiracy make more people know." (To be continued, please search Piaotianyi, the novel is better and faster!

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