Chapter 8 Negotiations with Cato (1)
"Every day and night, every soldier is exercising like in actual combat, which is why the shock of war has had such a small impact on them." - Jewish historian Josephs' description of the Roman legion that came to suppress the great riots of the Judeans (Ancient Jewish Kingdom)
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"Bastard, you're crazy! Not only did you get into the Jewish merchant group and come here, but you also poisoned the vegetables, afraid that others wouldn't know about our relationship?" Li Bida pinched Adiana's wrist despite the pain in her cheeks, and the two of them started to fight under the ivy.
"You have picked my queen's proud crown, but you are still not satisfied. Do you still want to pick the flower crown of the Ptolemy girl in Egypt? Do you know that I have done so much in Ubertnia over the years and accumulated so much wealth, just for our wheat fields and our promise!" Adiana bit her white teeth like a female wolf, fighting and crying.
Li Bida hugged Queen Ubert and said hurriedly, "How could I not remember that I came back to Egypt for the promises of Karabis and Karabiya. I came back from Gaul. Karabiya, my flagship is still the same, and I have never changed."
As soon as he heard the name "Karabia", Adiana immediately softened and leaned into Libida's arm, saying, "I'll discuss with Joseph if I have something to do."
At this time, the torches, lanterns, and people in the restaurant were all noisy, and Li Bida hurriedly separated from Adiana. He pretended to ask about the situation and said a few words. Then he walked under the eaves of the palace. He waved his hand at the rest of his hands and said, "That guy slipped away, and this servant almost met him. The murderer may be our political enemy in Rome, or the enemy of the Pharaoh, and he does not want our expedition to restore the crown of Pharaoh to be successful."
This answer made everyone present dumbfounded. You should know that before, Li Bida and Sabo were not standing in the same camp as Petternius, Casio, and Brutu, and Ptolemy Twelve and his daughter were silent. This was a temporary group with different hearts. Who had no separate thoughts in his mind? Then he whispered to each other, and the whole scene was full of doubtful eyes. Then Pharaoh announced the withdrawal of the banquet and strengthened the defense around the palace.
"So, even if you go to Rhode Island, you cannot live without the escort of our legion." At this time, Li Bida stood in front of the Pharaoh's seat and took the opportunity to suggest coldly based on this topic.
"My uncle is the noblest and most respectful figure in Rome. His Highness Pharaoh doesn't need any soldiers' armor and can have a good conversation with him." Brutu, who was lying on the couch over there, rushed to say that he still didn't want Li Bida to intervene in the talks.
"But Rhodes is not your uncle's alone, and as far as I know, when your uncle left Rome, he only brought a habitual stealing and a prostitute. Even if the staff together, there would not be more than twenty people. Today, our banquet was poisoned, which was proof that the enemy in the dark was targeting us. At this time, it was simply irresponsible to say that the guards of the army were not needed." Li Bida, standing in the middle of the hall, was stern, "Now our army has accepted the Ptolemy royal badge, and is a loyal and loyal soldier for the Pharaoh. If anyone dares to stop it, he will kill him."
As soon as Li Bida finished speaking, the centurions behind him stood up together, including the barbarian chief Dussenvier and the thin Sabo, all "swept" to draw their swords again. Suddenly, the hall was full of murderous aura. Hebrida wiped his mouth and threw the fighting sword to Li Bida in the air. The commander immediately aimed the sword at Brutu and Kasio to compare with Kasio. Petternius immediately made a move without weapons and moved to the seat next to him. Brutu expressed anger, while Kasio sneered with wine.
Anthony, on the other side, lowered his head and snored. It seemed that he had drunk too much all of a sudden and had not reacted to so many things for the time being. The Jewish merchant group hugged again and hid in the corner of the hall. Many people even used waist pads or galley columns to cover their faces and traces, looking like "You just can't find me."
Who would have thought that Brutu, the stubborn donkey, stood up straight, tear open his sleeves, and exposed his neck, "I guarantee with my life that this meeting will be safe. If your sword blade is about to kill his Roman compatriots, then come!"
"Shut me, everyone. Take back all the weapons. If you are still assisting this royal family." On the other hand, the flute player was so scared that he couldn't say it. It was his little daughter who flashed cold eyes, "It's just a dead pet cat, why bother to make a fuss? Everyone is still on the same boat, there is no need to fight in the internal strife." After that, she slowly leaned on the grass mat behind and said to Brutu softly, "I recognize you, I know you, Lord Libida, and your wife Portia, I am very familiar with us. We get along very harmoniously in the city of Rome. You are the most glorious lintel in Rome and a young and kind philosopher. I ask you, because Libidaus is the person my father trusts the most. If your uncle wants to win the trust of his father, eliminate the war to the lowest level, and achieve your goal, just follow Libidaus's request."
The little queen's words seemed irrefutable, and the Pharaoh hurriedly said that I needed Li Bida's guard. At this time, Brutu tucked Toga's robe back and sat down.
"Then it's decided that Libidaus can go to Rhode Island with us, but only ten centurions or civil servants are allowed to take people like them, and they must take my boat." Kasio said slowly, "When the meeting of the Lord Pharaoh, only Gatu, Brutu, Libida and Pharaoh. Even our noble daughter of Pharaoh, including myself, stand outside the governor's residence. By the way, Brutu remember that the meeting does not require any record, and even the clerk should not be brought with him."
"I can rent other ships in Ephesus and go to Rhodes Island." Li Bida was not at ease with this Kasio. He should know that the ten centurions and civil guards were the essence of all his current tribes. If Kasio detained us, then the 13th Legion and even the 12th Legion would be taken away by the attack of Catu.
"Are you afraid that I will sink you to the bottom of the sea? Hahaha, Libidaus, you are really weak on the water, but don't worry I don't have that kind of bad taste." Kasio laughed, and the sound of a night owl that penetrated into his bones, and then hugged Brutu's shoulder. "Because with this simple and passionate, pedantic guy who was still there, I'm afraid that I would be stabbed to death by him before I harm you."
"That's it. In half a market, we will go to the narrow island of Rhodes to meet you Romans in this sea." The Pharaoh said word by word with fatigue.
"Father, add a condition after entering, that is, your brother, Ptolemy of Cyprus must die." Cleopatra next to him stroked the stiff pet cat's corpse and gently reminded him in Coptic language. (To be continued...)
Chapter completed!