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Chapter 33 The Name of the Master (Part 2)

At this rally, no elders surrounded Cicero and wanted to kill, because they really didn't have the energy and no need. Now the ship of the Temple of Concorde has almost capsized in the huge waves, and throwing the pilot down to sacrifice to the sea god would be useless.¥f

Everyone was silent like death, waiting for the two inspectors to speak. Originally, this kind of meeting should have been jointly chaired by the consuls, but now both of them are besieging Rome in the barracks outside! This is the time for the showdown between the Caesar Party and the Senate. Both sides are betting on the gambling table. Now the Caesar Party's chips are many legions, just like wolves and tigers scattered on the hills and streets in the city, while the Senate's chips are only a few hundred lives.

"It is no longer possible to give Libidaus a higher position..." After a long time, Cicero, who was in the seat, slowly spoke up, "In my opinion, or based on my analysis of the information revealed by Libida's previous remarks, he demanded equal benefits."

Hundreds of veterans all looked at Cicero, and they had been tricked into Maxim's stinking ditch by this "intensely wise plan". Now it depends on how he continues to tossing.

Finally, Cicero spoke out a plan with difficulty and trembling difficulty. He lost his confidence and aura of the previous few months. "In my opinion, don't recommend a dictator now, but set up a ten-person committee to monopolize the power of the state to appease the entire Caesar Party, so as to prevent a single person from becoming a single person." After saying that, Cicero lowered his head and said nothing in a row, and everyone knew that this was a shame for the Senate than appointing a dictator. This meant that the entire republic was completely controlled by a faction.

Bisso next to him had never spoken. He waited for Cicero to propose this plan, so he asked everyone to calm down and vote on the OCTOBER's proposal. The core of the vote was "whether such a ten-person committee should be established."

Voting has never been so difficult, and it has been less than twice. However, when Bisuo was about to call a messenger to convey the results to the camp outside the city, he was stopped by the silly elders. Many people sat there in their arms with their heads in their arms. Some people angrily scolded the people who voted against him, and threatened these people to "not cheat a ship." The screams and scoldings quickly rose, and all kinds of threats and insults began, while Cicero was still sitting in the seat like a piece of wood. His mind was very unclear recently. He now understood that the more desperate a person was, the more helpless a person was. The easier it was to believe all kinds of rumors, just as he believed that two legions under Li Bida had turned against each other last night.

It was almost evening. Cicero's proposal was difficult to pass. At this time, he jumped up and said with great excitement, "In order to express sufficient importance to the proposal of this situation in the Republic, we cannot send a civilian or legal officer to the outskirts camp. As the inspector, I went with His Excellency Bisso to show the Senate's sincerity for peace."

At this time, a veteran asked loudly whether the list of the "Ten People Committee" should be voted on. This made Bisuo laugh and cry. He made a "comedy closing" gesture to the corner where the sound was happening, and the implication was: This list and candidates are also something you can decide, and it is simply foolish.

Then, Cicero and Bisso held the form of decree, surrounded by the entourage of the stick, hurriedly - or rather, Cicero seemed most anxious and came straight to the arena on the Quinta Plain.

There were soldiers everywhere, standing in the corridors and seats, holding javelins and shields. This scene was the most silent of Cicero. He begged Bisso's orders, hugged him, and walked towards Li Bida, who was sitting in the central seat, leaning on a gilded baton, and Caesar, who was expressionless behind him.

"I should congratulate you, my child, your heroic battle and victory at the city of Mutina is..." Cicero felt very embarrassed when he saw the expression of Young Caesar. He was originally eloquent and decided to please the other party, but he stuttered.

At this time, Octavian smiled coldly and said to Cicero, "I feel very sorry. You are the last person among all to come to congratulate me." After that, Octavian held the hilt of the sword, which almost made Cicero scared to death, but then Li Bida politely took the order from his hand and expressed his sincere gratitude for his help.

Several slaves carried the huge sand table over, and Li Bida gently placed the order on it. Then, seeing that Cicero had not left, he deliberately asked the other party what else he could help.

"I just want to say that in the Temple of Concorde, many people expressed the most intense resistance to this proposal. I was able to pass it because I opposed the public opinion." Cicero's face turned red and white, and he also felt a sense of humiliation surged in his heart, but he still had to do so. He could not leave Feibilla behind and ignore it now.

Li Bida looked at him, his black pupils were cold penetrating, and his lips under his beard were covered, so it was hard to tell whether he was smiling or any other expression. Yes, of course he knew that Cicero specially sent the order to list his name in the "Ten People Committee" and came from the security.

The soldiers came and went around, and the slaves were busy with their own chores. Cicero felt that standing there was like a slave waiting for sale in the market with a garland, waiting for the buyer to offer a price.

"Okay, okay, I agree." Li Bida took the lead in putting out his own sign, then he turned to look at Pansa and Octavian. Pansa was still a soft-hearted person in general, and also putting out the sign. Finally, Octavian sneered a few times and finally put out the sign to express his subtle attitude, but then Caesar "attacked" the guardian:

"Since I have joined the respected archivist, I have no objection. After all, there is only one archivist on this list that it is not easy to explain to the country and the people, but one must be listed."

"I'm more generous. I'll get him out of Paulus and Helcius. Who told them to be inclined to me? Always avoid suspicion. Now the list of ten people is like this, Anthony, Gaius, this remains unchanged; then I, Caesar, Bisso, Cota, Diccias, Pedith, and now there is Cicero, and finally, my dear Panza, is it okay?" Li Bida said readily.

In principle, this ten-member committee is the division of factions within the Caesar Party. Cicero is a marginal figure who temporarily joined, and Panza is also a "leash". Young Caesar, Bisso, Kota, Diccias, and Peidiz regard themselves as "Caesar relatives" (at least Young Caesar himself thinks so), while Lee Bida and Anthony get a share of the pie with the "Caesar Army Sect". Originally, Lee Bida insisted on joining his confidants Helscius or Paulus, but now he has given up a place called Cicero, and is beyond words to express his gratitude.
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