"Work is not undecent.⊥" - Ancient Greek poet Josiod

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Around the next day, the news that the scout cavalry occupied the city of Mutina was reported to Anthony, sixty outside Rome.

At this moment, Anthony and Curio had completed the "harvest" of the past few days and counted the slaves in the accounting office. It felt that it was enough to give all the soldiers a reward, so they gathered five, eight, nine, ten and eleven fifteen legions, and built a high platform, forcing Leo to stand by his side, and then gave a speech to all the soldiers:

"What Dihemoth said that receiving the secret order from the Senate was a crazy nonsense. We are the regular and just army authorized by the People's Congress and recognized by the Senate. Look at you, they all fought with Julius Caesar from Gaul, Greece and Egypt. Caesar's blood has long been united with your flag. Let's look at Dihemoth's army, all of which are vulnerable and partial divisions, and there is also a legion formed by his sword slave privately. What can we compete with us? Now they occupy Mutina.

It is a horrifying war crime to have a city with peace agreements in advance, and to expel the local municipal presbyterians and residents, loot all supplies and burn local buildings. The territory of the Republic is being invaded and defiled by the ambitious man, butcher, and illegitimate son who pretends to be the name of the Brutu clan. Therefore, we need to defend this country now. My promise is to capture Mutina, capture or kill Dehimos alive, preferably the latter. Each soldier rewards one hundred dinars."

Just as the centurion and soldiers started to shout, Anthony held Leo's shoulder again, stood with him, and continued to say to everyone, "As for Diheimos spreading rumors, the former cavalry commander Li Bida formed an offensive and defensive alliance with him, this statement is even more ridiculous. Now Li Bida's son is the military guardian of our army, which is the real evidence of the alliance between me and Li Bida. Come on, Leo. Let me say a few words to everyone, to everyone present."

Leo was then pushed to the front desk. He looked at the dense brass helmets and white, blue and red military robes below, and was a little confused. However, he was a calm child after all, so he cleared his throat and said, "I think Caesar's right-hand man should not have internal conflicts. He should be united in the outside world to punish the real murderer."

Before the end of the sentence was over, Leo was almost overturned by a violent storm. After the speech and the reward was completed, Anthony summoned the financial officer in the camp and discussed with all the military guards and chief centurions how to attack Mutina. For a moment, the cavalry surrounded the roads, the infantry began to build blockades, and constantly sent messengers to Rome to refresh Akuta, and was very busy.

Even Anthony publicly demanded the Senate that after he won his victory in Shannan Gaul, he should be granted the status of a separate consul in the coming year, as well as the five-year appointment of the Governor General of Shannan Gaul, and a ten to fifteen-day thank-you ceremony for his "victory".

Before the letter was sent out, even Curio was rarely on the united front with Leo, expressing great indignation and dissuasion for Anthony's misconduct, but this person still does his own way.

While Anthony and Dehimos began to tear each other in Mutina, the most lively and grand civilian competition in the City of Seven Hills was about to begin. All citizens of the right age can participate in this event: wrestling, riding competitions, swimming, etc. In addition, this is also the best time for aristocratic politicians from all sides to win over public opinion. It can be regarded as an important festival that is equal to the Triumph and the Goddess Day.

"Dear Brutu, Kassio, I believe you are still hating the public for your hands because they are stained with Caesar's blood? But don't worry, this event festival happens to be the moment when you two show off. You raise donations from the Senate, hold events for the people in your name, and give gifts. The people's hearts will come back to you soon." In front of Julia's Hall, Cicero greeted Brutu and Kassio warmly, and persuaded him like this.

Brutu was silent for a while, then nodded and said to Cicero that I would follow your advice. Even if there were shameless accusations, I was not afraid. To win over the people and trust me, it should be part of the pursuit of political ideals. For this, I could get exemption from the Goddess of Justice by spending money or even bribing.

"Very good, very good." After saying that, Cicero quietly grabbed the two robes and asked in a low voice, "I think this war may not be clear in the short term. The military strength of Dehimos and Anthony is equal, and the military talents of the two should not be the same. Li Bida's position is not known now. He is still on the verge of accepting and refusing the amnesty order, so you two should take this opportunity to ask the Senate for two provinces to settle down." After saying that, Cicero made a slight gesture, meaning where do you two want?

"I want Lusitania." Kasio did not shy away because he served as acting governor there, had considerable connections, and was confident that he could plunder the land and organize the army.

Brutu hesitated a little, "I don't care. If possible, the second-class provinces are OK, Cyrene, Cyprus or Crete."

After hearing this, Cicero nodded, saying that he would help with the operation of this matter as soon as possible. Then he said calmly, "We had been unhappy in Ephesus before, but that has passed. Please believe that the old man in front of you is still a loyal follower of the Republic in his bones, but fighting with swords is not my specialty, so sometimes I choose to avoid negative attitudes, but now as long as I can help through what I can do, I will not hesitate to drive you..."

But at night, Cicero sent someone to send the inquiry to the Executive Yuan in Port Ostia, which is also Octavian's headquarters. "Leo, let's be patient for a while, it's our turn to counterattack soon." Octavian said.

The next day, Octavian came to Caesar's old house and respectfully paid homage to Caesar's widow Colpnia, and said to her, "Dear adoptive mother, you should still be immersed in the sorrow of losing your adoptive father. You do not know the outside world very well, that is, the people and soldiers have been deceived and fooled. Some of them have been driven by ambitious people to become tools, and some of their nostalgia for the leader Caesar has been diluted by the temptation of the enemy. So at the civilian race on the horse, I will try to re-energize their scrutiny and concern for their adoptive father and the death of their adoptive father."

"Do you need any support for me? Child."

"I need the treasures left by my adoptive father, his osmanthus crown, his golden seat, and his robe." Octavian said, "I want to use a colonnade to display all of these things at the competition." (To be continued, please search for Piaotian, the novel is better, updated and faster!
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