Chapter 29 Loneliness (Part 1)

"With his obscene behavior, he defiled those pure young people.! Top! Point*! Novel" - Tacitus' "Annals" criticizes Tiberius's debauchery

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Luga couldn't help it anymore. He really couldn't keep his face, so he stood up and retorted, "Why, doesn't this seem too strong of a personal intervention? Although there is no need to vote for the selection of so many legal officers now, the elders and the The people still have the right to voice their opinions on the candidates, and my statement just now was approved by most people, which means that Casio should be more suitable for the chief political officer than Brutus. "

"I'm sorry, what was your reason just now?" Lepidus spoke again. The original voices of these senators stopped. A senator next to Anthony also stood up to speak, but was suppressed by Anthony. He also said Caesar and Lepidus were puzzled by their thoughts, so they had to remain calm spectators.

"Then I will repeat it again. Casio has a resume in both military and political fields and has sufficient experience. He is obviously more suitable for this position than Brutus."

"But the work of the judicial officer has nothing to do with military affairs. It only requires a thorough understanding of precedents and laws, and the ability to handle petitions and cases impartially. As for Cassius Longinus, from my observation, Your character is too intense and far less gentle and calm than Brutus, who studies philosophy, so Sir Caesar and I agree that you are not suitable for this public office." After saying this, Lepidus handed over the appointed film amidst bursts of exclamations. The letter was given to Caesar. The other party took a brief look at the name above. He asked the slave next to him to place his own ring on it.

"You bastard. This yellow-skinned foreign guy, why and in what capacity do you question my character, and why do you think I am not qualified for the position of a police official!" Cassiyo was furious at the table, and he felt He was greatly insulted and got angry on the spot. As a result, Casio rushed down and had a fight with Lepidah face to face. But more people stopped him, and Cassiyo roared and cursed on the spot.

Anthony laughed heartily, sat there and continued to applaud, as if he was watching a wonderful farce. But Lepidus, who was standing in the center, was not moved at all. He calmly stretched out his hand, "Look, This is why I say that Cassius is unfit to be the chief constable. I ask all the scribes to record what he said just now, and I am acting as Caesar's deputy cavalry commander for the coming year. The dictator announced this result."

"Yes, gentlemen. I am announcing another recommendation, that is, there is no need to hold an election for the consul in the coming year. I directly appoint my close friends and deputies Lepidus and Marcus Antony to directly serve as cavalry commanders, and at the same time share a considerable amount. Regarding the power of the consuls, Antony was in charge of the province of Syria and Lepidus was in charge of the province of Macedonia. They could each have six lieutenants and the commission of six legions, as well as diplomatic rights with vassal states and hostile countries, and judicial powers in war zones. After their expedition, Cassius and Brutus, as the leaders of the legal officials, were more responsible for sitting in the city of Rome and supervising food and democratic entertainment activities. "After saying this, there were people outside the synagogue. The retinue immediately blew the trumpets, and then Caesar and Lepidus turned around and left under the guidance of the team.

But Anthony really laughed this time, with that kind of joyful and cheerful laughter, he did not hide himself, buried his head under his shoulders, hugged it with his hands, almost twitching: Lepidus, you bastard, come on! The tricks he played after arriving in Rome were so beautiful. He directly used the chief political officer to split Brutus and Cassius and let them contain each other and suspect each other. In this way, Caesar's safety could not only be guaranteed, but also the safety of Caesar could be guaranteed. The group of people stayed in the city of Rome and doggedly fought. We went to the east to command the battle and gained both fame and fortune. "Wait, my grand triumph is coming too!" After saying that, Antony adjusted his breathing, took a long breath, and was proud of himself. Swinging his toga, he stood up and looked at the empty seats in the auditorium, with only Cassio and Brutus still there. He laughed out loud, then walked down on his own and left. , he couldn't wait to go back and share this rare good news with his wife Fulivia.

On the other hand, Brutus slowly walked to Cassio, who was sitting there, and finally said, "I will immediately apply to ask Caesar to withdraw this recommendation."

"Withdraw, why? You should be very happy, my good friend, you relied on the dictator's order to replace me as the chief political officer." Casillo said without mercy, these words made Brutus was extremely shocked. He did not expect that his comrade-in-arms, who had shared life and death in his heart, would turn against him and be so ruthless just for the sake of public office.

"This is Caesar's trick, he wants to divide us!" Brutus shouted out in a hurry, regardless of whether anyone was eavesdropping in the synagogue.

But Casillo just sneered a few times, and then walked away without caring about his friend who kept explaining.

Brutus was left alone in the synagogue, burning like a fire. Then he gritted his teeth and rushed out. He ran across the street and came to the crowded Chocola Street. He knew that Lepidus should In the apartment above, because there were followers waiting below, he ran up regardless of the obstruction. Sure enough, Lepidus was sitting on the rocking chair on the terrace, with his back to him, and then said softly, "Are you afraid?" Take this position? Just because Casio thinks he has been wronged."

"This is your trick!" Brutus said angrily, leaning against the doorframe.

"It's a trick for us, but it's a test for you - if I think my fate can be reversed, then please spare Caesar's life." Lepidus still did not look back.

"I don't know what you are talking about." Brutus sighed, but his breathing became more and more irregular.

"Well, let's leave everything to prophecy and fate. But Brutus, if you and I are hostile in the future, I will let you go, because I know you will definitely let me go." After Lepidus said this, he stopped talking.

But Brutus was angered by the other party's arrogance, "How do you know that it won't be you begging for my forgiveness?" Then he felt that this seemed to be Lepidus' provocation, so he tilted his head and said, "I will not take it personally. Anything personal, you won’t be included.”

After Brutus left, Lepidus sat on the rocking chair, then stood up and looked at the empty birdcage hanging on the terrace, which was previously used to keep Paluma's pet pigeons, and where Potty lay conceived. Leo, "Is it true that I'm getting a little old? I've been fond of reminiscing more and more recently." Lepidus then leaned on the railing. Next to it was a protruding wall that held the kitchen and chimney. Looking at the entire street from a bird's eye view, "Is this where I waved to pay tribute to Caesar who successfully ran for high priest?" Then Lepidus smiled, the early spring wind blew his short hair, and his palms slowly unfolded, and there was a note inside, The above line says, "You can save Caesar three times to prove the authenticity of the prophecy." (To be continued...)