planet reborn

The merchant bowed in fear and said: "Dear Sir, I have no objection to your price. For only one hundred gold coins, this woman belongs to you."

"Quintus, pay!" said Octavian.

"Master, we didn't bring so much money. There are less than 50 gold coins in the purse." Quintas whispered into Octavian's ear.

Octavian breathed a sigh of relief, took the money bag, and handed it to the merchant, saying: "Take these gold coins first, and you can go to the Governor's Palace today to ask for the rest from the financial officer. Just say it is

The slave I bought will pay you the remaining gold coins."

"Yes, my young general, this woman belongs to you, and the gods will bless you." The merchant took the money bag and at the same time handed the chains that bound the slave girl to Octavian.

In the evening, another grand celebration banquet was held in the Governor's Palace. Officials and nobles from all over the city were invited to come here to share the joy of victory. The laughter in the banquet hall spread to every corner of the city.

Octavian was the first person to leave the banquet. He was not in the mood to enjoy the fine wine that Caesar sent from the south. He was alone in the room wiping the Roman dagger given to him by his adoptive father a year ago.

"It seems that some people are not happy about Caesar's victory." Yang Rui opened the door and walked into Octavian's house with a kind smile on his face.

Octavian knew Yang Rui and knew that he was a centurion recently recruited by his adoptive father Caesar. He obeyed this man Caesar and therefore received extremely high treatment in the Julius family. Therefore, he saw Yang Rui coming into his life.

He also stood up to express his respect, but he still didn't want to say another word.

"We haven't seen each other for a year, and you have grown stronger." Yang Rui looked at Octavian, nodding his head, the care in his eyes was beyond words.

Octavian said frustratedly: "So what, I just stay at home and wander around. I can't go to the battlefield, let alone command the Roman legions."

Yang Rui smiled and sat on the chair. He said: "Your body has grown up. Like your cousin Anthony, you are tall and strong. I am convinced of this. But have you ever thought about what you lack?"

What is it?"

"What do I lack?" Amrius shook his head and replied stubbornly: "I think I don't lack anything. Anthony can lead the cavalry to sneak attack on the Southern Army, and I can do it too."

"Yes. You can do it. After all, you have grown up." Yang Rui said with a smile: "As a legionnaire, you can fight with the enemy on the battlefield. But you know, as a general commanding the Roman army,

What’s the most important thing?”

"It's bravery, being able to lead the charge and charge into battle." Amrius rushed to answer.

"You are wrong, my dear child." Yang Rui suddenly stopped smiling and said solemnly: "As a general, your task is not to let your soldiers die, let alone to die yourself. As a general, in the end,

The important thing is to examine and judge the changes in the battlefield situation. It is not to fight with the enemy.

Kill. If you can only think of the answer to my question just now. Then, I'm sorry, you can still command the Roman legions, because Roman soldiers want their generals to lead them to victory, and then return home full of honors and rewards.

It’s not about having them come back lying on their shields.”

Seeing Octavian's silence, Yang Rui said kindly: "Pack your things and follow me."

Octavian looked up and asked: "Where to go?"

Yang Rui said: "Caesar has defeated the Southern Army. Pompey has fled to Cyprus, and the Gallic Army is advancing towards Rome. He said it is time for you to see the world."

Upon hearing this, Octavian jumped up from his chair excitedly. He asked excitedly: "Are you going to take me to Rome?"

Yang Rui nodded and said: "Of course, he has more important things to grant you, so he ordered me to personally escort you to Rome."

At the same time, the city of Rome was falling into extreme divisions because of Caesar's victory and Pompeii's defeat. Most of the people at the bottom had an unfavorable impression of Caesar. They were tired of the old men in the Senate being indifferent all day long.

The endless quarrels made it difficult for all matters of the Republic to proceed. They expected a heroic and courageous authority figure to bring them more wealth, joy, and more importantly, efficiency, and Caesar could do all of these.

Therefore, they were not angry at Caesar's act of provoking civil war. Instead, they felt a kind of heartfelt joy and looked forward to the arrival of this historic change.

On the other hand, for the old aristocracy, loyal supporters of the republic spend every day in panic. In history books, they have read how the tyrannical Sulla destroyed the city.

And massacred all those who opposed his dictatorship. Perhaps Caesar was the second Sulla, and his Gallic legions were marching towards Rome.

Finally, early one morning, the bright red Roman eagle flag appeared in people's sight. The Roman legions entered the demilitarized area of ​​Rome for the second time in history, and his commander Caesar was once again welcomed by all the people in the city.

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Compared with the last greeting, this time the members of the Senate were more like surrendered defeated people, standing on the steps of the chamber, waiting for the person who would determine their fate to appear.

Caesar appeared in front of them as always, with a kind smile on his face and no trace of hostility. He shook hands with everyone in a friendly manner and made these frightened legislators feel that their lives would not end here.

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Seeing Caesar's expression, the congressmen guessed that this man would not go on a killing spree like the crazy Sulla, because their fate was already in this man's hands. The soldiers of the Gallic Legion in the square had already made them shudder.

When the dust settled, no one needed to declare anything again, Caesar ruled the city of Rome without any dispute, and also firmly held the power of the entire Roman Republic in his hands.

Caesar did not carry out a purge. He retained the positions of all senators and continued to let them play their roles. But one thing has changed, that is, any orders and bills of the Roman Republic must be approved by him.

Take effect.

In another grand athletic competition, Antony announced to the Roman citizens that the Senate had just appointed Caesar as dictator. The whole arena was in a state of excitement, and the Romans shouted Caesar's name and waved to him.

Caesar saw all this, but he frowned because although his enemy had failed, he was still alive, which made him sleepless. (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!