Chapter 28 The debate with Aphranius (2)
"Answer me, His Excellency the former consul, how many troops do you have on the entire Spanish island?" This time, Li Bida did not give the other party a chance to refute, and directly entered this topic.
Avranius didn't know what Li Bida meant when asked about the military configuration. He also lost the momentum of questioning the whole field just now, but retreated to the hesitant "corner" and asked Li Bida softly what he meant to do with this question.
"It seems that His Excellency the former consul also avoided talking about this obvious situation. Let me show you a slap in the near and near Spain, one in Lusitania, and Valo later recruited another in the provincial colonies, and then there were seven legions. In addition, you also recruited no less than fifty brigades of allied auxiliary soldiers. Then the following question is - May I ask, Avranius, Spain eliminated the war twenty years ago, and Lusitania also stabilized the order under the pacification of Governor Caesar many years ago. When the main wars of the entire republic were concentrated in the East, in such a peaceful province, Pompei instructed you to maintain such a huge and elite army, what is the purpose!" Li Bida's tone became stern.
What was the purpose? Isn't it just to monitor the province of Gaul where Caesar was located? But Aphranius refused to tell the truth. He continued to defend himself, and was already sweating profusely, saying that the reason why Pompey preserved so many troops in the province was to support Caesar's conquest in Gaul at any time and act as a reserve force.
"So, it means that your Senate, or Pompeii, is also acknowledging the war in Gallic? Declare Gaul as an illegal war. Denying the various bills that Julius Caesar implemented when he was the Chief Executive in Gaul. Isn't it also you? How could the two ends of the head and rat have completed such a transformation? Is it still unclear that this is all Pompeii's actions, when we camp in the plateau and forest of Gaul, we will be able to camp once every few days, and we will be thriving in blood.
During the war, someone set a precedent, that is, while destroying the laws of the Republic, sitting on the edge of the capital city, controlling the entire Senate; while instructing his confidants to seize office in various places, sharpen their knives in a peaceful environment without any war, and expanding their private armed forces. This person is Pompey, and the foolish Gatu is his accomplice. In order to achieve his shameful goal, Pompey also instigated Triali to kill Claudi, the civil guard. Now Triali has been sentenced, and the battle in the city of Marcelia
Douli. Xiao Katu is the commander, while Triali is the commander. Can these not prove that you only have party interests in your eyes, without the slightest sense of justice? The ‘republic’ is just a shaming and beautiful robe that you are wearing to climb the high platform of power. It is no surprise that you conspire in the Senate to deny the laws passed by the state in broad daylight and force ten civil guardians to take away. Then, His Excellency Julius Caesar declares the country
Entering an extraordinary state, gathering all the troops of the Republic and fighting with Pompey's private party members, what's wrong? I have clarified all my doubts, so please ask Your Excellency Aphranius to refute it!" After Li Bida finished speaking in anger, he walked behind Caesar calmly with a gentle and elegant Greek pace, and Caesar was laughing in his heart. It seemed that his chief deputy had already understood his "simple debate" style very thoroughly.
Avranius was like a defeated beast, his mouth tilted and trembling, holding the meal table, obviously feeling aching in his stomach. He was speechless and had to abide by his failure, but he was still unwilling to accept his failure. However, for the sake of the present, he could only say silly, "The winner always makes sense, but Caesar, if you don't kill me on the spot today, I will still run away and continue to stand under the banner of the republicans to be enemies with you."
"Please, my point of view has been explained very clearly just now. I will no longer add new tragedies to the civil war of the Republic." Caesar said calmly.
At this time, Seyx laughed and said it was interesting and interesting, "I must thank you for your kindness and lenientness. Of course, I personally have no interest in starting a debate like Avranius. I am just very excited and will have many opportunities to fight with you and your generals. The debate cannot clarify any problems. I only believe that sword and fire will slowly quench everything." After that, he glanced at Li Bida fiercely, meaning that there would be a period of time in the future.
"Then I wish the 'debate' of sword and fire in the coming days." Caesar raised his wine glass again and asked everyone to cheer for the God of War.
A few days later, Caesar indeed issued the ruling edict, announcing the release of Aphranius, Lipo and Syketus, and ordered them to leave Spain as soon as possible. The group of people went directly to sea to go to Afilica or Peloponnese and continued to enter Pompeii's command. This practice actually made many of Caesar's subordinates feel incomprehensible. As for Peletaus, he had not held any public office in Rome, so Caesar just forced him to retire. Then Caesar said goodbye to Libida. Similar to the situation in the province of Gaul, he had to take entourage, financial officers, etc. to the city of Corduba, and presided over the "circuit trial meeting" of Spanish tribes and cities, draw clear boundaries, resolve disputes, stipulate taxes, grant citizenship, etc. As for Libida being left at his original camp, Caesar entrusted to the chief deputy general was:
Dismissed Pompei's five legions on the spot;
Removal of the new recruits brought by Caesar from Italy, and merged and replaced the Nine Legions that were destroyed in the city of Elaerda;
Solve current logistical problems and plan the next strategy, namely the war against Afilica and Greece.
"In addition, if there is any temporary military aircraft business, you, as the chief deputy general who replaced Rabinus, have the power to handle it before asking me. I will then entrust Aquinoa and Gaul affairs to you, but I believe there will be no major changes there?" Before leaving, Caesar handed over the gilded scroll document to Li Bida.
"Have Curio from Sicily sent troops?" Li Bida, who took the scroll, asked.
"This is why I am going to return to Italy as soon as possible. Curio is indeed raising ships to land in Utica. So, I have to seize this opportunity, gather other teams, cross the sea to Greece, and cut off Pompei's other arm."
It seems that Curio is going to play a role in restraining and consuming. Li Bida thought to himself, and then asked Caesar a question, "Why don't you incorporate Pompei's five legions? Even if you simply select elite troops, you can form two legions." (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
Chapter completed!