"All burdens have been transferred from the poor to the rich, so glory should naturally belong to the rich." - Li Wei

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"Oh, oh, my Chief Legal Officer, you slander a citizen who is determined to seek welfare for the city of Rome without evidence tonight. My ancestor Secchius, who came to this place with Aeneas (the ancestor of the Romans who escaped from the fallen city of Troy), is not qualified to accuse me of you, a barbarian knight," Kathirin sneered, "My family was born and died in this land, Cicero, what was the day you came to Rome? Twenty years ago, thirty years ago? Has anyone ever served as a senator in your family before? Everyone

!" Katilin then made gestures to everyone present, "Look at my right hand. When my great-grandfather fought against Hannibal, the Punic general, he had cut off his right hand by the enemy. Then he said damn, and asked the military doctor to install a fake iron hand for him and continue to fight the enemy to death - the blood of his ancestors, and now he is still pulsing on my right hand. I swear I will use it to bring glory and dignity to everyone in the city of Rome, whether nobles or civilians!" At this time, some nobles in the Apollo Hall and the large group of young people behind Katilin began to shout slogans enthusiastically.

"Have your right hand pulsing with glorious bloodlines unbuttoned your daughter's shirt?" Cicero immediately boycotted, because there have been rumors in the city of Rome that this man named Kathirin even violated his biological daughter.

Hearing Cicero's mean sarcasm, Katilin's followers were furious, and even the nobles present shook their heads. Although Cicero's words could show off for a moment, a knight-born and a candidate for the next consul, actually used such words to attack Katilin, who was born in the ancient aristocratic family, would make people feel suspicious of revenge.

Hearing such gossip, Claudia covered her mouth and laughed. Although she might have heard these things in the lady's boudoir, she felt that these words were a unique flavor when she spoke them in the mouth of a man involved in politics.

Karabis looked at the reaction of Caesar and Crassus. The two of them seemed to have no attitude. They retreated to the corner and continued to whisper with the noble lady, as if they were commenting on the confrontation.

Seeing the reaction at the scene, Cicero also felt that he was used to being a lawyer and a legal officer. His words subconsciously showed aggressiveness and meanness, but instead he was hit by Katilin's trick of seducing the enemy. In order to save the situation, he cleared his throat and said, "Yes, Lucius Katilin, you are indeed from a high school, and I admit that you are a strong enemy. However, I sincerely remind you that after you stepped down as Governor General of Afiliga, the local people's complaint group that accused you of making money and corruption have been staying in Rome and biting you, but the consul's election rules stipulate that those who are sued are not qualified to run for election."

"Thank you for your reminder. I also hope that you can treat this case fairly and have a fair competition style when you are in charge of it." Katilin said indifferently.

"No, I actually want to say that I can be your defense attorney if you want."

Now, everyone was in an uproar. Cicero actually wanted to be the defense lawyer of his political opponents, but Calabis vaguely felt that Cicero was not a low-key: if Katilin agreed, then Cicero would definitely win the selfless title and gain more honors and favors; if Katilin refused, then he would automatically lose his qualifications to run, and would not be Cicero's opponent.

Katilin looked at Cicero for a while, laughed and replied: "I praise you from the perspective of my opponent. But out of the dignity of the nobles, I reject you. The natural nobles do not need a knight to defend him. The goddess of justice will accuse me of innocence!" As soon as Katilin finished speaking, a tide of applause rang out of the hall, as if it was given to Katilin and to Cicero.

After the two shook hands and "concerned" the banquet continued. When they saw Karabis, who also applauded warmly, he looked contemptuous, and then laughed and said, "Karbis, do you think the blood-stained sandy land in the Colosseum can be cleaned at this time? It was just a fight between them."

"I know, but I don't understand. Are there only two candidates for the consul next year, Kathirin and Cicero?"

Claudia held her cheek with interest and said, "You little guy from a foreign race, now I can tell you the rules and procedures of this Colosseum as a gift to welcome you to Rome."

"Did you see that Kathirin, who was pale and killed his brother and overlord? His outstanding ability and evil nature coexist in him. Don't look at what family he boast about. His family has long been declining. For a hundred years, he has only served as one legislator, one legal officer, and one branch officer. What a pale position record! He longs to restore his family's honor, and before he cursed Sula crazyly. During the civil war, he heard that after he killed the public enemy, he carried the bloody head of the breathing and swaggering the market. When he was Governor of Afiliga a few years ago, he accumulated millions of wealth from Seth's retreat. Now he came to Rome to run for election, and of course, he was also followed by the accusation group against him by the people of Afiliga. The nickname we gave him is 'Madman'."

"Oh, that Cicero, he is also a popular candidate for the coming year. Yes, he and Katilin had served in Sula's legion before, but Katilin was a famous fighting hero at that time, and he was a weakling. He was weak, weak, weak, thin, afraid of listening to the trumpet of charge. Soon, he left the legion halfway, devoted himself to the eloquence that suited him, and showed his strength in the law. Now every lawyer is afraid to meet him. He has accumulated huge political capital and people's expectations through defense and prosecution. Moreover, unlike Katilin's efforts to win over the lower class people, Cicero is more favored by middle-class free people like Karabis, the owner

, contractors, public utilities slaves, and agents were surrounded by him. The rich people he defended were full of connections in various cities, and he was honest and honest, and could refuse banquets and entertainment. I hate him the most. When he was the governor of another province, he only received two million bribes from Seth. After returning to the city, his political enemies were too lazy to prosecute him. However, his weakness was that he was born in the knight family of Alpino and was not a descendant of the Romans at all. He lacked reliable allies in the city of Rome. Although he had a close relationship with Crassus, Lukulas, Caesar, and Catholics, he was limited to his relationship with friends. We all called him "newcomer."

Then, Claudia pointed at a tall and tall man in a corner, surrounded by a group of people, and said, "Actually, that guy also participated in the consul's competition for the next year. His name is Gayo Neruda. Oh, yes, he also participated in the Legion of Sula and fought with Mitradati. He has been stationed in Greece for a long time, specifically plundering the wealth of the Greeks. He was prosecuted and exiled. Now he is back." Then, Karabis saw Neruda laughing, and made a light pose to the people watching him, then lowered his toes and said, "I have apologized to the Senate and the Citizens' Congress about the robbery of the Delphi Temple in Greece. I apologized at that time. Don't the children playing football in Rome apologize in this position? What else do you want me!" It made people around him laugh.
Chapter completed!