Chapter 6 Personal Contact (Part 2)
In the manor of Bergalon, the fountain rose and fell happily. The corridor with exquisite murals was full of people. Most of them were the former centurion of Caesar's army. Now, at the invitation of Anthony, the cavalry commander and the acting consul, "to be the left-behind officer in the city of Rome and the elite soldiers under the expedition to Parthia."
Anthony's plan was to win over the core backbone of the army first. For the Roman legion, the centurion was such a role. They were warriors during battles, instructors during marching, and commanders during planning. As long as they could summon such figures, they could form a powerful armed force at any time when they went anywhere.
Anthony, sitting inside, also had a slave who specialized in remembering his name. He stood up and greeted all the people who came to the recruitment with great sincerity and enthusiasm, and greeted him. The price offered was also very high. It seemed that he was going to spend a lot of money on the legacy he sent to Korpnia.
During the break during the reception, Anthony sat in a chain tiredly, drinking the hot honey wine from Domus behind him. Then he asked Domus confidently, "Does Libidaus even pay tribute to his adoptive father every day?"
"Yes, he is already suspicious of me now, so he doesn't ask me to stay by Marcos' side for serving, but instead goes to Princia. You have to know that Marcos likes the most is that woman." Domus bent on Anthony's broad and strong back and said flatteringly, "So I can only come to you?"
"That is the reward of the spy you arranged with Li Bida, has he been recruiting Caesar's veterans recently and forming a secret competition with me?" Anthony put the hook pen on his pouting lips and asked.
"He is busy supporting the trusted man named Helcius from Sicily as the financial officer for the coming year. He stuffed him into the Senate; and he is also preparing to upgrade his son-in-law, the Gaul barbarian, to a Roman ally. In short, he is receiving some top figures from the province every day, hoping to win support." In Domuban's words, it is obvious that Li Bida did not want to win over the veteran Caesar,
Hearing this, Anthony thought that such an obvious thing must have been Duomufen would not deceive him for it. While he was speaking, the Sin Slave came to report that someone was going to see him privately on behalf of the Senate.
This news was long as Anthony expected, and he proudly told Domushou not to leave. "The Senate and the people represent this country. Now the country is coming to discuss matters with me, and anyone can be present - by the way, of course you can also tell Li Bida about the content of today's conversation. I saved him in Afilga, and there is nothing to hide between us." As he said that, Anthony roughly followed Domushou's armpit and rubbed her "two ripe fruits hanging on the branches" in front of her.
Then, under the guidance of Shuang, Brutu came in a cloak. Anthony laughed and invited the other party to sit down, "How is it not easy to disguise his identity from Capitola Mountain and escape from the pursuit of the people, right? You never expected that you used to say that you were for the country and the people, but now the people treat you like this."
"The people sometimes become gangsters, but in the long run, they will understand what I do." Brutu is now completely unstoppable and humiliating, and he is particularly calm.
"Look at it for a long time? Twenty years, fifty years or a hundred years later? Why not pursue the happiness and glory in front of you like a real Roman! You are all reading Greek books and reading their heads badly." Anthony did not forget to make a sarcasm before listening to the other party's purpose.
"Then I will bring you the glory before you, Anthony - to achieve harmony with the Senate and devote more power to the welfare of the public. Of course I understand the conditions you need. The Senate will issue an edict to entrust you to serve as a consul for five years and to serve as a dictator if necessary. You will also serve as the chief executive of the two provinces of Macedonia and Syria, with ownership of eight legions, that is, all the legions directly in Caesar during his lifetime can belong to you." Brutu said directly below.
To be honest, Anthony did not expect that the conditions offered by the Senate were so generous. His expression was obviously tempted. Brutu sneered in his heart and struck while the iron was hot, "Put down on personal grudges, of course I can tell the idea of the Senate. Anthony, you are the descendant of the great hero Anton. Although you are from a common clan, your grandfather still won the title of triumphant and consul through his refined eloquence and enthusiasm for the country. From then on, your family entered the ranks of glory.
Tony, you must not forget your roots, because you swear in front of the statue of ancestors when you were young, that you followed Mallor because of temporary interests. Caesar's party's special fathers can understand, but now stop and return to the camp you should stay in - you will become the great fifth father and the hero of re-creating the republic. Why do you have to end similar to Mallor or Caesar? You have to know that their titles are obtained by dark wrists, and you see that they will die without the guards of aliens."
"Let the visitors outside the door wait for a while." Anthony said to several Sihans, then he looked at Brutu and was stuck in thought for a while, "What do you mean is to ask me to join forces with you to fight against Li Bida and expel him?"
"Yes, because the Senate unanimously agreed that Rome does not need a naturalized citizen of a foreign race to be a cavalry commander or even a consul, but you can be taken over by anyone."
"But how do I know that after you come to deal with Li Bida, you won't join forces to kill me?"
"It's okay, you have eight legions. As long as you reach the height of Caesar, you will not be in any danger. Your name will become the highest monument in history, and your old age will be filled with joy and luxury. No one from the people and the elders will be jealous of you. You will become the second Sura, not the second Caesar. Think about it carefully, Marco Anthony."
"I need to explain to Caesar's veterans and staff!" Anthony did not "think about it carefully", it was obvious that Brutu's conditions had already satisfied him very much.
"Very good - even if I was punished for exile with Cassie, Caesar's policy to treat veterans and the people during his lifetime has stopped changing, but his unfinished career has been temporarily put on hold. Caesar can be deified by the Senate, and his statue will be completely preserved. April will become july. The Senate will not temporarily collect the money of Saint Curry back to the treasury, but will transfer it to your army as a special fund." Seeing that he achieved his goal, Brutu eased Anthony's concerns in one breath. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
Chapter completed!