Chapter 15 Claiming Inheritance (Part 2)
When Octavian heard this, he did not make any noise, but gave Leo and Mesenas a wink. Then Leo took over the speech, "Please rest assured all good citizens of Rome and all Italy, and please rest assured. We support Young Caesar and have no other ambitions. Of course, we understand that with our age and qualifications, it is not enough to perform the public duties given to us by the state and the people. Therefore, we came here really just to mourn the lost dictator and realize the gifts promised to the citizens by His Excellency Julius during his lifetime. We are completely trustworthy. Since Caesar's real estate still needs time in terms of delivery, Young Caesar sold all the property of his two uncles and parents, and first gave each citizen present one hundred gifts to Seth!"
As soon as Leo finished speaking, in the cheers of most people, many slaves moved the calculation sheets and tables and chairs to separate the crowd. The first people who followed Octavian took the lead in line. The rest of the citizens were also infected and surrounded them to withdraw money. According to Mesenas's plan, each gift was wrapped in muslin, with a full amount of 100 small silver coins inside, and the words "Shao Caesar gave the favorite citizen" were painted on the outside.
After a while, when the atmosphere of receiving money reached its peak, several people were also hired - but Octavian hired to cry. "His Excellency Julius kept his word. Even if he was killed, he would not forget to let his heirs fulfill his promise. If you say that he attempted to be a tyrant sitting on the heads of the people and deprive everyone of their freedom, I would not believe it!"
"Think about who they killed him? How many of us are? I met Casca at the River Harbor some time ago. I said to him, sir, since General Libidaus left Rome, there are no grain ships in Ostia's port. My wife and children have been hungry for several days. Think of a way, sir - you know what he said? He said, get out of the way. We are represented by the murderer. There are things that are even more dirty and disgusting than this. You guys say!"
Whether the people carrying purses or waiting, the crowd was once again aroused their anger and sadness. Soon everyone called each other and spontaneously pushed out several guys, "Just just now, these bastards slandered the young Caesar on the field!"
"Look, I recognize these people. They are all bad consciences. No one is willing to lend them money when they enter the market. The seeds of bad intentions must have been ordered by someone. After insulting Caesar and the young Caesar, they will also sneak in and receive the gift."
"Kill them, beat them to death!" The crowd rushed up bravely and immediately beat the people to the point of bleeding. The purse they were holding tightly in their hands was torn off. Agripa also brought a guard composed of veterans to whip these guys who were clamoring in the audience with thorns.
"Don't hit people. Let them go, it's just that the ideas are different." Octavian on the stage said majestic. Then he waved to Agripa and added, "The money is returned to them. I believe these people are forced by forces and money to do things against their will."
At this time, some of the people who were beaten to death did not say anything, but just lay on the ground, holding on to the dirty money bag without loosening; but two people were ashamed, but climbed to Octavian's feet and begging for forgiveness, "We are indeed forced by life, and someone asked us to disrupt the situation..."
Leo suddenly stopped talking to the two of them, saying, "We returned to Rome not to make enemies. As long as the people can recall Julius' generosity and innocence, everyone should not continue to drink and drink with hatred. War and riots have caused too many citizens to lose their property and lives, so Young Caesar is willing to do so. If you two say someone's name, the situation may really worsen to the point of being uncontrollable." The two guys immediately understood Leo's mentality, and then they quickly climbed onto the stage and returned the purse in their hands to Octavian, claiming that they were willing to abandon their original masters, join Octavian's entourage, protecting Young Caesar and his friends, and stay away from death.
But Leo persuaded them to take back the coins, and the few people shouted, "I have no longer regarded these money as gifts of the dead Lord Julius, but of the Lord Young Caesar, the one we are going to follow, that is, Lord Young Caesar!"
At this moment, everyone in the square was moved. They shouted the slogan "Willing to follow His Excellency Young Caesar" and surrounded Octavian in the drizzle. There were very few people in the square, and they were so angry that the brokers on the platform jumped up and cursed.
In the court, the new officer Gaius sat in the seat in a restless mood. There had been people who had previously reported Octavian's complaint agent and the information from the spy. "What else can I do? Let my brother make up for what he committed himself." Then after Octavian came over, Gaius asked a few questions ritually, and asked Octavian to hand over the adoption documents of Caesar before.
After the seal was correct, Gaius stamped the court seal on the document, and then he smiled and said to Octavian, "You can now use the name of Caesar, because you have officially become his descendant and the current head of the Julius family."
"So, in theory, I have control over the property of my two uncles, right?" Octavian asked Gaius on the seat.
"Of course," Gaius replied, receiving the other party in a small room next to the court, because this can effectively prevent the public from becoming turbulent by certain sensitive topics.
"Then, I still have some land deed documents, that is, Caesar's real estate, and I had to get it back. I had visited my uncle Mrs. Colpnia with my friend before, and then she told me clearly that all land deed documents are now with your brother." Octavian finally said this.
"Yes, yes... Of course, in theory, my brother should return this batch of real estate to you, so as an official, I unconditionally protect your demands." Gaius stammered.
"Then please give us the execution documents. I will go to pay homage to His Excellency Anthony immediately. He should be in the Bergalon Manor now?" Octavian stretched out his hand and said.
Gaius smiled bitterly, then stamped the official seal on the execution document, and then asked the entourage to submit it to Octavian. Octavian looked briefly and bowed to Gaius to thank him.
Then, Octavian led a team of many people to walk towards the Begalong Manor. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better, updated and faster!
Chapter completed!