planet reborn

In the summer, Cyprus has a warm climate and pleasant scenery. Merchant ships from all over the port are busily shuttled on the docks, transporting goods to various parts of the Mediterranean.

Just at noon, three warships flying the Roman eagle flag appeared outside the port, which attracted many people to stop and watch.

The battleship sailed smoothly onto the pier under the skillful operation of the sailors, and a large number of Roman legionnaires stepped ashore in full force. Among them was a handsome young man with calm eyes and a resolute expression. He was Caesar's

Adopted son Octavian.

Yang Rui followed him up. He took the reins of the war horse handed over by the retinue and said to Octavian: "We are here. It seems that the long journey has not made you tired."

Octavian also flew on his horse and said to Yang Rui: "Caesar has given me such an important task. No matter how tired I am, I have to put it aside first."

Yang Rui followed closely and said with a smile: "It seems that the Julius family are all fanatical people."

Octavian waved his riding crop, spurred the horses, and said: "That's not bad at all."

On the way, the guards of the Governor of Cyprus blocked Octavian's way. He jumped off his horse and bowed deeply to the young man and said: "Welcome to Cyprus, Lord Octavian."

Octavian glanced haughtily at the governor at his feet and asked: "Has the person been found?"

The governor looked embarrassed and said: "Cyprus has a large population. If we really want to find him, it will take some time. Besides, it is just a rumor. Maybe the person is not here."

Octavian said: "Caesar's order is that no matter where Pompey is hiding, even in areas outside Rome, he must be found. He is a traitor to Rome and must be brought to justice."

The governor moved out of the way and said: "Since you are tired from the journey, you still want to take a rest at the palace. It would be the best choice to start again tomorrow."

Octavian ignored the governor, left him behind, and headed straight to Cyprus. On the way, he asked Yang Rui: "Can you guess where Pompeii is hiding? I heard from my adoptive father that you can do anything."

Yang Rui smiled and said: "Of course I know where he is, otherwise I wouldn't have asked Caesar to let you come here."

"Really?" Octavian was surprised and asked: "Why did you ask Caesar to let me come?"

Yang Rui said: "Because I don't want such a credit to be taken away by others, I hope it will be remembered on your head."

Octavian continued to ask: "Why do you do this?"

Yang Rui said: "Caesar has been hesitating about the choice of his successor. It is difficult for him to make a choice between you and Antony. I am doing this so that he can firmly give you the position of heir."

Octavian was silent for a moment and then asked: "Why me?"

Yang Rui said: "Because the world needs a person like you to rule, not a warrior like Anthony."

Yang Rui saw a glimmer of light flashing across Octavian's eyes, but it was fleeting. The young man's expression immediately returned to calm. He smiled and said: "Aren't you very excited? After all, not everyone can get involved.

of the highest right.”

Octavian asked again: "Can you really do it?"

Yang Rui laughed and said: "Let's go, my child. Pompeii is in Cyprus now. Let's catch him and we can return to Rome tonight."

Roman legionnaires suddenly surrounded a tavern in the city, and all the Greeks and other idle people who were drinking and having fun were kicked out.

When he saw Pompeii sleeping in the low guest room, he was awakened by the Roman soldiers who broke into the door. After a brief panic, he regained his composure. The dusty indifference in his eyes made him look extremely old.

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Octavian walked into the room. At this time, Pompey was sitting on the bedside slowly drinking wine. Looking at the young man in front of him, he looked at the young man for a while and said with a smile: "Octavian, you have grown so big.

The last time I saw you, you were still a lawless bad boy."

Octavian was also looking at the old Pompeii. He couldn't believe that Pompeii, who was once arrogant and powerful in Rome, ended up in such an embarrassing situation. Wearing a tattered and dirty toga, his hair was unkempt, and if it weren't for the fingers,

That sparkling gemstone ring, beggar is the word that best describes him at the moment.

Octavian bowed slightly to Pompeii and said, "I finally found you, Pompeii. It seems that the rumors are true. You are indeed here."

Pompey was a little frustrated. He continued to drink wine and said with a sad smile: "Isn't it that Caesar is unwilling to let a helpless old man go?"

Octavian felt a little intolerable, but he still said firmly: "Caesar's order must be carried out."

Pompey asked: "What is Caesar going to do to me? After all, I was once his comrade and friend."

Octavian took a jug of wine from the attendant and put it on the table and said: "Caesar has prepared everything for you. Your wife and property will be well taken care of. This jug of wine is what Caesar asked me to give to you.

of."

Pompey's hand shook, and the wine glass in his hand fell on the olive wood table. His face turned pale, as if death had come to him.

Octavian couldn't bear to see this scene, so he turned around and walked out of the room. When leaving the room, he said to Yang Rui: "It's up to you to watch him drink the pot of wine. I'll wait outside."

Everyone retreated, leaving only Yang Rui and Pompei in the simple guest room.

Yang Rui looked at Pompeii's dull face and asked with a smile: "What? Are you still nostalgic for the glory of the past?"

Pompeo glanced at Yang Rui and said, "What qualifications do you have to talk to me like this?"

Yang Rui said: "Of course I am qualified to speak to you like this. Since I can help Caesar rule Rome, I can also let you die in this dirty hut."

Pompeo stared at Yang Rui and asked: "Who are you?"

Yang Rui's body was shrouded in a sacred light at this time, and he said: "I am the master of this world, and I have decided the different fates of you and Caesar."

Pompeii was shocked by the brilliance of Yang Rui's divinity. He knelt on the ground and asked tremblingly: "Are you really a god?"

Yang Rui said slowly: "The Romans worshiped the gods, but these gods were just fabricated by you to deceive the world, and I am indeed the real master of this world. The human struggle made me see that the world is about to be destroyed. However,

That is exactly the result I want, so I must choose to let the world collapse in an orderly manner under my will. Therefore, I chose Caesar, so you must die to allow this to continue."

Pompeo looked up at Yang Rui with tears in his eyes and asked, "Why didn't you choose me?"

Yang Rui said: "Your presence will allow the most powerful empire in the world to continue on the path of republic, which will eventually be far away from my goal. What I need is the independence of personal will, so that all

Only when people's will is concentrated can they exert their greatest energy. Therefore, Caesar is a good candidate, but you are not. You are Caesar's biggest enemy in unifying Rome, so you must die." (To be continued.)