Chapter 12 Favorite (1)
"Since the Roman city-state has been lifted out of poverty, killing people and robbing people, prostitution and prostitution have emerged one after another." - "Sarcastic Poetry"
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Xiao Katu's words aroused the panic and whine of many elders, and at this time, the knights and wealthy citizens who were instructed in advance, although they were not qualified to attend the meeting, they were always paying attention to the development of the situation outside. When they heard Pompei's "huge gains", they also shouted in anger - because they did not get the benefits they deserved in this protracted war (Lukulas expelled the tax-bearers before, while Pompei only brought a small number of knights and slaves loyal to him, shaved the land in Asia Minor and Erkhin Sea, and no one was allowed to get in touch with others), so under the secret instruction of Crassu, they came here to make trouble and put pressure on the Senate.
Immediately, even Neruda, who had the rotation authority (the two consuls in Rome took turns to handle specific government affairs one-on-one month), had to ignore Cicero's opposition. Under the insistence of most people, he passed the dispatch of a group of cavaliers to Pontikabien to hold Pompey accountable for the source and direction of Pompey's property. However, this resolution still requires the approval of the Ombudsman Crassus and the ** Officer Caesar (with the further funding of Carabis and others, Caesar has now taken office as the ** Officer).
But after searching in the Senate for a long time, they could not find these two people.
Finally, Crasus's slaves sent a message outside: "I heard that Pompei was about to bring ten legions and 60,000 soldiers to return in Italy. His Excellency Crasus had already taken refuge in a sedan a few days ago. He said that the city of Rome was about to encounter an enemy that was terrifying than Kathirin. He also said that he would sell and recover all the assets in the city as soon as possible. He also collected all the debts as soon as possible, and prepared to recruit private soldiers at any time to deal with the likely future changes." This is really sad news. Who in the Senate would not participate in Crasus's property? How many of them did not owe Crasus' debts?
Then everyone looked for the official, but there was no information. Finally, in a corner, someone said: "His Excellency Caesar thought he owed too much debt and was recovered by the debtor. He had not processed the official documents in the past few days, nor did he return to the official residence on Jukola Street, and it disappeared completely."
At this time, the Senate suddenly became silent.
But in the city of Rome, the common people were immersed in a joyful mood. The shadows and panic of the conspiracy of Katilin had basically disappeared. Various political rumors and family matters, and the secrets of the boudoir were passed down from word to mouth in squares, brothels, and taverns. Now it is the annual grand "Grape Festival", which is a good time for wine and carnival. The nobles or ordinary women in the city wear all kinds of strange clothes. Some are embroidered with gold edges, some are feathered. They carry various sachets and handbags, and the powder on their faces is like ulcers growing outside, so that many people can't tell them from Milithu, Rhodes
The difference between island prostitutes. Men flocked to the Temple of Love with their slaves and wine, and dozens of Sethts, where the usual "prostitute temple fair" was being held. Prostitutes in the whole city of Rome would gather at the Temple of Love to offer tributes and incense on these days, begging for the protection of the God of Love to keep them beautiful, and be proficient in various seduction and humorous techniques. Venus only protected two types of women in the city of Rome, chaste women and prostitutes who betrayed the *****. After the sacrifice, these prostitutes had to take off their clothes, wear their upper bodies, and pass by the streets and the onlookers.
For men in Rome, the best time to watch the temple fair is noon, and the sun is the best. Most of the ugly and fat prostitutes escape after the secret sacrifice in the early morning. Only those with slender and youthful appearances will appear in the public eye in broad daylight, in order to win the favor and support of the rich man or noble. The whole scene is like a military parade, with contracts and silver coins everywhere, because the madams of these prostitutes are caught in the crowd, waiting for opportunities to observe and win over potential buyers.
When several top prostitutes that Princia deliberately trained appeared in the crowd in a scheming manner, the entire temple fair and the "military parade" scene reached the highest level. The men, whether old or young, rich or poor, shouted slogans. Many of them began to rub their hands at the half-naked prostitutes in the street. In the crowd, Princia, sitting in the gorgeous sedan chair, smiled like a success. She was so glorious when she was young, and had accepted three knights and two at the same time.
She arranged her days every month to provide them with door-to-door services. Even so, she still had no energy to serve the money owner and made no less than 10,000 drachma meat and gold in a month. Soon, she also started the business of the madam. She no longer wanted to be in the downstream of this food chain, but flirted with politicians and frequently appeared at various banquets to introduce the top brands under her name. Not only did she let them sell the **, but she also instructed them to inquire about political secrets and sell intelligence at a higher price.
For example, she had cheated Syra Gornalius, Liantulus, the adoptive father of Marco Anthony, sold the information to Karabis; but then she betrayed Karabis to Cicero and Katu, although the two of them joined forces to defeat this stranger. So she still had a little admiration for Karabis in her heart.
At this time, a burst of angry curses appeared in the crowd. It turned out that in the queue of Princia's top cards, an old and ugly, with dry skin and hanging on his chest like an empty sack. He also followed the slim top cards in a noble manner and waved to the crowd. The men suddenly felt sore in the wine. They shouted and even rushed up, beating and expelling the poor old prostitute in front of Venus, the god of love.
Princia's face also began to become unhappy. She called Domus, who was standing aside, and said: "Isn't you responsible for this old Gaia's affairs? She is ugly, old and sick now. She should have sent her to the countryside or to the grocery room in some apartment for retirement."
"But I didn't ask her to appear at the Grape Festival Temple Fair. She lacked money to treat her illness and was not clear. It was probably like that." Dumufeng naturally understood Gaia. She was so beautiful that she used to be. Her cheeks were as rosy as the wine of her hometown Taranto, but she was repeatedly deceived and beaten, and she became like this now. She was not suitable to be a prostitute. She could never tell the difference between the flesh and blood scenes and the real emotions. Dumufeng sympathized with her and secretly gave her some money, but Gaia was still crazy. She was worried about how to block this crazy old woman. Everyone knew Princia's methods.
Chapter completed!