Simulate the universe, starting with speedrunning Greek.

Soldiers led by veterans like Carl.

Aren't the Roman soldiers of today a demoralized army?

Rome had long since lost credibility in the eyes of the people.

If we want to change all this, we must carry out sweeping reforms, but if we propose it directly, it will touch the interests (sensitive nerves) of the Senate, and they will certainly not agree.

Here, Tiberius deliberately left something unsaid, not revealing the specific implementation plan.

When asked by the elders, he simply said that everything would be clear once he became the Tribunal for the People.

This infuriated the nobles in the Senate—

Tiberius Gracchus is too arrogant!!

This shows they are completely disregarding them.

But this impulsive and arrogant young man is far too inexperienced compared to his father, the Great Gracchus.

No matter how capable someone is, if they can't even control their emotions, it's difficult for them to go far in the upper echelons of society.

For a time, many of the elders, whose perception of Tiberius as a threat had diminished considerably, and many of his opponents began to show signs of softening their stance.

Giving Tiberius the right to run for office a year earlier isn't really a big problem.

Anyway, why not give it a try?

But the elders felt that Tiberius was exaggerating.

If he truly has the ability to solve all these problems, why doesn't he just present a mature solution here first?

Surely they're not trying to get something for nothing.

Anyone can identify a problem; the key is to be able to actually solve it.

Suddenly, a nobleman from the Senate steered the conversation toward the night.

"Tiberius... words are meaningless; you cannot prove that you are the one who can solve the problem."

Even more than you, I'm more inclined to believe that Lord Lista Night is the future to save Rome.

Ultimately, what Rome lacks is a resounding victory.

Lord Lista Night is currently the only hero on the Roman battlefield who has achieved remarkable feats.

I even heard that the reason you were able to come back alive was because the soldiers risked their lives to protect you, not because of your own abilities.

Rather than having you qualify to run for tribunal, we'd rather you do it.

I now support Lord Ye even more!

At this point, a hint of disdain appeared in the nobleman's eyes.

This was a nobleman from a rival faction of the Gracchus family, and he said this to deliberately sow discord between Night and Tiberius Gracchus's family.

They haven't given up on recruiting Night, this rising star of Rome, and are taking this opportunity to sever his ties with the Gracchi family.

After all, these two came back from the battlefield together, and now they seem to be getting quite close.

But—he didn't believe that this young man, Lista Night, could stay true to himself and resist the temptation to become a tribunal.

After all, Ye was much younger than Gracchus, only in his early twenties. Without anyone's support, it would be a long time before he could enter politics.

As long as Ye Xin develops a desire for power, he will break ties with the Gragu family for this opportunity.

Then his goal would be achieved.

Even if Ye doesn't choose to step forward, he can still plant a seed of suspicion in the hearts of the Gragu family...

Regardless of whether Tiberius or Lista ultimately wins the right to run for tribune.

He has already achieved his goals...

It must be said that none of the nobles who could get along in the Senate were simple or innocent; they were all cunning.

This is an open conspiracy—

Even Night and Tiberius noticed this immediately.

Ye Xin couldn't help but sigh—

These corrupt senatorial councils are completely beyond saving.

Even when contemplating solutions to national crises, Rome never forgot to suppress its rivals. How could such a Rome continue to prosper?

Or do they truly believe that the current internal and external troubles are not enough to threaten Roman rule?

The former Mediterranean rulers—

The Gauls and Carthaginians shared this view.

Do they believe that one day their towering walls will be breached by an enemy nation?

Of course not!

And at this time——

Night, who had been almost entirely ignored and had only come to the hall as an accessory, finally spoke up. However, he showed no gratitude whatsoever and even directly and angrily rebuked the nobleman without any courtesy:

"I don't know if Tiberius can do it, but you definitely can't..."

He's just a tribunal, and I think he's capable of doing the job.

People who have never even been on the battlefield are wantonly suppressing and humiliating their compatriots who have the courage to stand with me against the powerful Spanish rebels.

I couldn't help but wonder, what's wrong with Rome these days...?

Night suddenly let out a contemptuous laugh: "Hmph. I think the election of tribunes is ultimately just a qualification, not something that Tiberius himself decides whether he is capable of serving."

Is there anyone better than the people themselves at knowing what kind of good tribune they need?

If Tiberius's abilities are not outstanding, then the one who questions him is neither you nor me.

It should be the people themselves.

Ultimately, it is strange that the Senate decided this matter.

According to Roman law, Rome was composed of three powers: the Senate, the consuls, and the Assembly of Citizens.

Important national decisions should be decided by a vote of the citizens' assembly.

If you believe Gracchus is incapable of resolving Rome's current crises, why not convene a citizens' assembly and let the people choose for themselves whether to give Gracchus a chance?

Night's words resounded like thunder throughout the Senate.

Even the Great Gracchus was shaken for a moment...

They all looked at Ye, many nobles staring wide-eyed, seemingly unable to believe the words Ye had just uttered.

'Citizens' Assembly? ! '

He's insane—how dare he?! Daring to propose in the Senate that the citizens' assembly exercise decision-making power.

In Rome—especially among the upper classes—who didn't know that the Citizens' Assembly had long been a mere shell of its former self?

He is offending the entire Senate and all the nobles!

Chapter 90 Strabo-Pompey: I'm determined to be a tribune!

Speaking of the Roman citizen assembly—

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal once marched to Rome's doorstep.

At this point, many important national affairs can no longer be decided by a national referendum.

Therefore, during the war, many decisions that should have been made by the citizens' assembly were transferred to the Senate.

however--

When the war ended, the Senate did not return this power.

This led to the Senate gaining more and more power while the Assembly of Citizens gained less and less power, until the Assembly of Citizens became completely defunct.

The three parties stand in a tripartite balance, checking and balancing each other.

The Senate became the dominant power, and even Roman consuls sometimes had to defer to the Senate.

Even Tiberius was stunned at this moment—

I never expected Ye would bring up the Citizens' Assembly.

But soon he felt a sudden light appear before his eyes—

Yes, we can also utilize the system of citizen assemblies.

Since the premise for granting him the right to run for tribunal for the people was that he could solve the many internal and external problems the country was currently facing, the decision was made based on his ability to resolve them.

This is indeed a matter of national importance...

Riding the wave of Night's fame as "Rome's last hero," Tiberius, who had already gained considerable renown in Rome, believed that with his eloquence, if he were to bring the issue to the Assembly for resolution, he would essentially be running for tribunal of the plebs ahead of time...

The chances of him being elected are almost a certainty.

That's amazing!!!

As for whether such a matter would offend many nobles in the Senate and lead to ostracization...

Ha—they're even preparing to reform the land law.

Basically, they were fighting against the entire Roman aristocratic class and the large landowners. How could they be afraid of offending the Senate?!

Anyway, when they propose the reform law, it's unclear what the other nobles will think, but most of the Senate will probably react very strongly and resolutely oppose it.

Since we're going to offend them sooner or later anyway, we might as well be afraid of a little bit now... What a brilliant move!

Leaving aside the astonishment Tiberius felt at that moment.

At this moment, the nobles in the Senate were all so angry that their faces turned red!

How dare he... How could he dare?

Does the title of "the last hero of Rome" really make them so arrogant that they don't even respect the Senate?

At this point, many nobles quietly gave up on the idea of ​​winning over Ye, believing that Ye's career had come to an end.

Young people just don't understand the rules; they're too impulsive.

He mentioned a taboo that should never be mentioned, and from then on, he had virtually no place to stay in the Senate.