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Chapter 13 Public Enemy (1)

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At this time, most of the elders and the ones who were in advance shouted in panic, and almost all of them fainted. Barçatus and Ebro, who were standing at the corner of the seat, were really about to faint. Only then did they realize that Li Bida had been tricked by his special father, especially Ebro, who had to cry miserably. You must know that he had escaped from the miserable situation of escape and returned to Rome for less than a month!

But Sipingzel obviously had no intention of stopping. In the noise, he raised his hand and several slaves put out the holder documents, "Please see clearly. This is the report presented to the Senate by the former cavalry commander and the current governor of Macedonia, Libidaus, to the Senate three days ago. On it, everyone saw it, right, the lines of text listed in detail the soldiers' stations, fortress locations, and the specialties of various tribes and states of Dacia. Sex, the preferences of the king and the general, and the drafting of the march route - that's right, Li Bida had planned this war long ago. For him, the Dacian War was not a task in the face of danger, but a plan from beginning to end. He needed this war to pave the way for himself, and he used any means to break out of this war. How stupid, a naturalized citizen of a foreign country also tried to be king, which does not show what dangerous situation the Republic is now in!"

"War dealers, illegal war crimes!" Many elders immediately started to clamor. Barcelona and Helcius also stood up and shouted the slogan of "veto protests". Among them, Helcius even used a strong Sicilian accent and kept saying "claiming Thrace, the border between Macedonia and Shannan Gaul was invaded by Dacia, but the Senate itself", but no one paid any attention. Then Sipingzel asked for the presentation of "the most critical evidence."

At this time, most of the Caesar's party were defending, while Anthony sat in place, his expression was changing. While more veterans shouted to cure Libidaus's crimes, Brutu and Cicero sat in the opposite seat, and remained silent. The whole scene was full of restlessness and weirdness.

The evidence of Sipingzel was actually a Dacia envoy. No one knew when they came to Rome. The barbarians wore robes that the Greeks could wear and talked with Sipingzel in a stiff Greek language.

"What you mean is that Dacia sent a peace envoy to come a long time ago. But was he intercepted and killed by Caesar and then by Li Bida?"

"Yes. Our king used various methods to detect the fate after the war with Rome, blood sacrifice, divination, and invited Chaldean astrologists, but the results were consistent, that is, the fate of war would lead to destruction. Therefore, we evacuated the army on the border very early and returned the territory we occupied. We hope that the wise Roman ruling officials could forgive our temporary reckless actions. His Majesty Brebista hoped to be a loyal ally of Rome. Both sides did not deceive each other and did not meet each other. His Majesty was willing to provide 30,000 vassals in the Republican affairs operation, but your country should allow us to give us an opportunity to express our complaints and sincerity."

The words of the Dacian envoys aroused greater voice. Sipingzel said to all the elders, "Philosophers once said that friends are always more valuable than enemies. No matter how bad the peace is, it will be better than the best war. What's more, our republic is now staggering and difficult. The reckless war will only give birth to more and more ambitious people. There were Marius and Caesar before, and we cannot repeat the same mistakes in the future. Now we will not talk about Li Bida's behavior, but only ask everyone to vote and discuss the war and problems with Dacia. Yes, I ask everyone to vote on this matter now and hand it over to the Hundred and the Priests' Group to perform."

"Oppose, because today when the craftsmen were going to send the new copper watch to the Temple of Jupiter, the inspector once said that according to the omen provided by the civil guardian, the copper watch cannot be placed today, and similarly, the foreign affairs vote cannot be conducted today." Barcelona and Ebro stood up to protest.

"I think the former consul, you misunderstood the meaning of Malulas. He said that according to the weather and the direction of the constellations, the placement of the copper table will allow the enemy of the Republic to succeed. Now who our enemy is is clearly visible, so our current vote is to show God the great respect for the country's warning to him." Casca next to him replied, "But I don't want to see any selfish persons who block the normal deliberation process of the Senate. If someone continues to implement the veto power randomly, I will drag him out and imprison him!"

Many Caesars' veterans moved to Anthony and yelled to him to pacify the situation, because if Li Bida's "illegal war crimes" were concluded, he would become a public enemy, his official rank, property and even his life would not be guaranteed. "He would be exiled by the Senate to the Kingdom of the Caians, and let the other party deal with him!"

But Anthony didn't say a word, but just squatted in place, biting his nails in hesitation and pain.

Soon, the result of the vote came out, with 631 votes in favor, 218 votes against, and the rest abstentions, announcing that the Roman Republic was willing to make peace with Dacia and that the two sides signed a covenant.

"I believe that Li Bida's crimes will be revealed in the subsequent fair trial, but no matter what, the Macedonian province has become a completely peaceful area. I suggest that the six legions originally allocated to Li Bida, namely the two garrisons of the province, the tenth legions, and the thirteenth legions, and the thirteenth legions, and the 28th legions who are preparing to resume service, all of them will be revoked, and all the members will gather in Port Brindisi, and all the members will be assigned to the Republic to take over." Sipingzel said, "In addition, the ultimatum of the Senate was issued immediately, summoning Li Bidaus who was on the way to return to Rome and accept the question!"

"protest!"

Then, Helsius was pulled out by the sects on the spot, and then Barcelona also stood up to deliver a speech, "Everyone, we must not be blinded by the immediate interests. We will dismiss Li Bida and be guilty of it. This will be the repetition of the tragedy of assassination of Caesar. This will only cause the Republic to be in greater turmoil, rather than letting the current signs of riots and wars go down. Please listen to me..." But Barcelona can't continue. In the midst of the shouting and flying gestures, he was also taken away by several sergeants.

"Malulas, who is back with his men to pursue Li Bida, can now deprive him of water and fire." Sipingzel announced coldly in public, "If he dares to resist, he will be executed on the spot."

The so-called deprivation of water and fire is equivalent to verdicting Li Bida to be sentenced to death, so that the entire Italian region cannot make fire or provide him with drinking water. (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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