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Chapter 3 Market Closed (Part 2)

"So, what do you want to do?" Caesar, who walked onto the pulpit, spread his hands directly at thousands of veterans without any extra words and asked. ()

After saying this, even Skava and others became silent. They all stared at their toes, because they had just seen Caesar's appearance, becoming thinner and darker, and the few remaining hairs were mixed with many white hairs. It seemed that they must have been sleeping in the open in Egypt and commanding the march a lot, which made the soldiers, especially the soldiers of the 10th Legion, uneasy. The idea of ​​"What was I doing at that time" naturally emerged from my heart. In the end, some brave people shouted out, saying that we were just worth it.

"What do you want!" After saying this, Caesar's words came to an abrupt end.

The soldiers looked at each other, and then Skava slowly read out the request that had not changed in front of Caesar with his eyes.

In the wind and sunshine, looking at familiar faces, to be honest, Caesar's mood was mixed. He couldn't help but remember that when he was a child, many people mentioned his uncle, the war hero Mallor, when they were talking about his uncle, the war hero Mallor. At that time, Caesar also understood that his uncle's achievements were inseparable from the support and love of ordinary soldiers. The soldiers digged trenches and Mallorgia, the soldiers repaired wooden fences and Mallorgia, the soldiers ate elf wheat bread and Mallorgia, and the soldiers fed mules and Mallorgia, so in the end the soldiers became "Mallorgia's mules".

Caesar, who had been an example of his uncle since he was a child, became an ascetic to the outside world or when he walked into the military camp, even if his private life was bad. But he had no selfishness in front of the soldiers. He gave all the spoils he obtained, except for operating politics, and he ate whatever the soldiers ate in the camp. He asked himself that he didn't owe the other party anything, but he also believed that the soldiers would be loyal to him. The fact is true. Caesar certainly knew: all those who came to make trouble did not really want to retire, they just wanted to cash out the bonus. As long as he did it, Skava and his group would still live and die for themselves in Afiliga. Even if it was poisonous snakes, drought, scorching sun and dust, and no matter how fierce the enemies were, they would not be taken seriously.

Why is it so stiff now? Caesar wanted to push this reason, similar to the Battle of Cokula, to let them reflect on themselves, but Caesar could not - most of his subordinate legions rebelled, even if they were not on vacation. In the Seventh Legion in the Gaul area, most of their families stayed on the grounds of the large colony. The attitude inside was self-evident.

In the moment of silence, Caesar seemed to understand that it was still based on his memories of his uncle's tragedy. The army created by Marius, totaling six legions, was a total of which was caused by Sura. Why did Sura turn against Rome and expel him? Because the soldiers only care about the issue of rewards, they believed that if Marius replaced Sura, they would definitely abandon him and recruit new legions to conquer Mitradati in the East, and then they would lose the opportunity to make a fortune in the war.

Isn't the same now?

Facing thousands of comrades who had been through life and death for many years, Caesar felt a loneliness that he had never felt before. His hand was placed on the pulpit, lowered his head, revealing the yellow and orange bald area. Facing the soldiers' accountability, he did not know how to respond, but he could not remain silent. At this time, the deputy cavalry commander, who was standing behind him, put his hand on his shoulder, as if to express comfort. Then Caesar heard Li Bida's low words:

"Take out the measures to deal with mutinies in Northern Italy. This time, maybe not do anything, but you can just dismiss most of the legions and leave the tenth legions behind."

Then the next sentence, Li Bida said very gentlely, "Don't worry, even if your corps are discharged from the army, my corps will still be driven by them and will go to Afiriga without hesitation. In addition to the 10th corps, there is no problem in defeating Pompei."

At this time, Caesar was as if he was crazy and slowly straightened his waist. His emotions towards the soldiers had changed from uneasy and sadness to a little resentment, and then he said word by word, "I allow all the eighth, ninth and eleventh legions to be discharged. The Seventh legions will wait until the Gaul garrison mission is completed, and the discharge procedures will be carried out in time. The Tenth legions will continue to take leave and approve the discharge after one year."

When Caesar finished saying this, some soldiers closest to the pulpit could not bear it and suddenly started to cry. They were just trying to make a fuss, but they didn't expect that when neither side could step down, Caesar directly dismissed them.

The soldiers conveyed Caesar's words one by one, and more and more people were crying, but Caesar still tried his best and shouted again with a tremolo, "Approve the discharge!"

After saying that, he went down the pulpit with a calm face. In the chaotic crowd around him, Li Bida, who was standing behind Caesar, showed a faint smile. Then the entourage brought the horses for Caesar, and Caesar stepped on the horse, but did not tell everyone any orders about going to war, but said directly, "Citizens."

This sentence "citizens" defeated everyone's psychological defense, which means that Caesar no longer treats these people as soldiers. He has personally removed everyone's identity. They have completely left the army and returned to their most primitive and natural origins. However, this time Caesar was not just intimidating like before. His feelings were real. He continued to ride on the horse and said to the soldiers, "In terms of land resettlement, only two-thirds can be cashed out for the time being. For the issue of allowances and rewards, please jointly copy them clearly on the relevant boards and hand them over.

In the hands of the cavalry commander, even if I don’t have money now, I, Caesar, will definitely admit the account to the end. But I am really sorry now. I have very urgent military affairs and want to rush to Africa. I have received the oath of allegiance from the other legions...." After saying this, the entire colonel cried loudly, and Caesar felt violently unbearable, but he had no choice but to know that it is definitely not a moment of mercy. Li Bida said right. According to his current financial resources, he could only retain the tenth legion, and the rest relying on the auxiliary legion was really forced.

Caesar rode his horse and slowly walked to the exit of the university ground. Then he turned around and waved to all the soldiers who were crying in the audience, saying, "Take care! Julius Caesar is going to continue."

Li Bida slowly walked to the entrance of the schoolyard, where Skava, who was devastated, still handed over several words with the names to the cavalry commander.

"I will handle everything as soon as possible." Li Bida said calmly. After saying that, he handed the board to the hands of the Jewish servant beside him, and the other party carefully put it into the leather box on his back.

"I am the biggest sinner." Skava seemed to have not heard the words of the cavalry commander, but said these inexplicable words and turned away. (To be continued, please search for Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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