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Chapter 11 Less Caesar (2)

But when Octavian took out the family ring, Caesar's adoption documents, and the proofs of his troop slaves, Greo and Mesenas, he first joined the group of local elders of the Caesar Party who were familiar with Roman politics, and then the favored disciples who made a living under Caesar or Libida ran to tell the free people. Later, Caesar veterans who were placed in this city or surrounding towns all came to Rubiy.

The whole Rubie was boiling, and people were surrounded by the streets, and spies from various camps were also mixed in. They looked around and inquire about it. Octavian gave the veterans of the colonial regiment who had surrendered to 200 dinars each, and the generals and the schoolmen were 500 dinars each, asking them to remember the grace of their adoptive father and serve as the guard, because the current situation was very dangerous.

About five hundred veterans immediately swore to be loyal to the two sons of Caesar and Libida. Then they regarded Agripa and Mesenas as military leaders, picked up weapons, wore the blue wool of centurion and stood majestic beside Octavian, just like protecting the triumphal general or consul. This made all the killers who coveted Octavian's status and wealth be scared to the point of being unable to move forward.

After the banquet and the colorful canopy were set up, Octavian in a robe said to all the people, "Everyone, I am Caesar's adopted son and heir whom he fully recognized during his lifetime. I was originally studying at the Apollonian Academy. I learned about the murder of His Excellency Caesar two months ago. I was shocked. Who was the one who was trying to harm this person who brought great favors and benefits to the Republic and the people, and what crimes did my uncle and adoptive father commit? So I did not return to Italy rashly. I just hope to find out the truth through various channels. But now I am generally clear. My adoptive father has not become a tyrant. He has refused many times.

After the crown given to him by the people, his power and personnel arrangements were also recognized and legal by the Senate and the People's Association. The plot to assassinate him was a private incident. The group of people completely coveted the power and power of my adoptive father. They were unwilling to let their family's glory be bleak, or they tried to take risks because of their debts. This was a serious crime. They killed an inviolable person in the sacred place, so I gathered everyone to come, and in addition to entertaining everyone, I also announced that I would be Caesar from now on. I inherited his name and career, and replaced him in the present world and the underworld, and pursue all enemies, and only die!"

After saying that, Octavian rolled up his sleeves and said loudly, "This banquet bill that treats Rubie's city citizens and veterans is the first document to be stamped by Caesar!" After saying that, he took out his newly cast ring and poked it on the bill.

"Long live Caesar!" all the veterans, Leo and others cheered.

"Dedicated to the fair Young Caesar!" All the citizens who received the hospitality also raised their wine glasses and cheered and toasted Octavian.

The next day after the banquet, the cavalry sent out to contact Mesenas had not yet returned. However, the two military guards and vonteuz arranged in advance by Li Bida arrived. They also brought about more than a thousand mobilized veterans into Rubye. The atmosphere in the whole city became even more lively. No matter what their identity, everyone cheered for the slogan of entering Rome. However, the guardian asked Octavian to "set the army temporarily in the area near Capua, and then you bring the selected guards that are not suspicious of the Senate and the people to enter Rome to run for guards, because now the people in Rome are unpredictable and there are crises everywhere. The Senate is also full of murderous intent to us, so don't give anyone any handle."

Octavian, who put down the letter, immediately called his friends over and asked them to take turns circulating the guardian's request. Then he asked Vonteuus to supervise the army, and Avenus went to select the guards to protect him from going to Rome. "I have to run for the position of the country as the guardian told me, and then I can fight against the enemy with justification."

At this time, Leo walked in from the gate, and the servants following him directly covered Octavian's robe. Then the other cheering veterans began to raise sticks and flags for Octavian, claiming that from now on everyone will be his legion, and they will use votes and weapons, either of which, to fight for Octavian's power, as long as he wants.

On the same day, in the temple of Jupiter in Rome, the Senate summoned Libida and Anthony to grant their provincial governor power without drawing lots. In addition, the slaves used mule carts to transport Caesar's huge sculpture to Capito's Mountain. When it was settled, Libida looked at it with a bald head with a leaf-like corolla. The corolla was rewarded when Caesar was first served. He had been carving carefully in the compound of Julius. Now Libida and Anthony spent some money to create an exquisite gold star, installed on the statue and corolla, indicating that Caesar's heroic spirit has become a god in the night sky and turned into stars to continue to shine on the way forward of the Republic.

Many specially selected fathers knelt in front of Caesar's statue and cried to express their condolences for Caesar, but this scene actually made Li Bida more alert, so he actually wore a locket in his robe and brought the guards.

However, this time the Senate was very happy. They were really scared by the armed forces and granted the six legions of the Macedonian province of Libida and the national recruitment power to be responsible for the conquest of Dacia. Anthony also obtained the number and recruitment power of the Syrian province that he had always dreamed of, and the number and recruitment power of the four legions.

After the altar was completed, Li Bida and Anthony obtained the seal, and then they announced their willingness to withdraw the army from the city again and reach an understanding with the Senate. After this year's consul election, Gaius will be used as the official and the assassination case will be tried fairly and reasonably.

After the martial law was lifted, Caesar's party members could speak publicly and express their opinions. Instead, they restrained their violence and began to seek evidence and laws to win a fair judgment for Caesar. At this time, in the villa of Pulaima, several messengers and clerks from the Senate were standing respectfully in front of Li Bida, asking the Chief Executive to stamp the documents with seals to dispatch various legions to the province.

"General Petterneus, you are now the financial officer of the Macedonian province. Now you are ready to cross the sea to the Isthmus of Corinth." Li Bida stamped the seal on the stack of documents, and then whispered to the old general, "But keep the troops in motion, liberate the slaves who dug the isthmus, and then recruit new legions in the Macedonian region, and form two new legions together. I will stay here to monitor the movements of the city of Rome."
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