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Volume 2: My Country Seven Hundred and Sixty-Three.  parade

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    As the Festival of Poseidon is approaching, most Roman nobles and some wealthy stewards are desperately looking for ship owners. Their masters order them to hire the largest and strongest ships possible no matter how much money they spend, and even some stewards  The order was given that if the owner was unwilling to rent the boat, he would simply buy the boat.

    Naval battle performances have now become a place where prestigious Roman aristocratic families, or major families, compete secretly. No one wants to be outdone by other nobles. Those wealthy people who are not nobles hope that their ships can perform in naval battles.  CUHK is in the limelight so it can show off its wealth.

    The Romans who were preparing to participate in the naval battle show hurriedly sent out their stewards, and then gathered together by class. In addition to testing the preparations of the other party's warships, they began to discuss how to let the racing cars of their own class compete in the Poseidon Festival.  Winning in the competition is a major matter related to the face of one's own class, and cannot be taken carelessly.

    The young people in Rome are gearing up to participate in the sports competitions they are good at: racing, boxing, and the thrilling "Trojan" war game. They hope to make the Roman public familiar with themselves, so that they can have more support when they run for office in the future.

    The women enthusiastically discussed the possible plays at the Poseidon Festival, and those famous actors became the focus of their discussion. They compared the characteristics of the acting skills of these idols. From time to time, they would have differences of opinion due to different supporting actors.  At this time, the goddess of discord will sneak into the midst of these women, bringing about a quarrel and a period of mutual hostility - this group is always the goddess's favorite group.

    There are some people who have special ideas.  It is indispensable to place bets on racing competitions, gladiatorial competitions, and boxing matches. Of course, gambling bookmakers will not let go of this opportunity to make money. This time they have extended their tentacles to naval battle performances.  Although which ships will participate has not yet been determined, bookmakers have already begun sending people to search for information at the docks.

    In taverns, in civilian areas, and in various squares where Romans liked to hang out, the analysis of possible participating teams in various competitions was extremely hot. In order to make the right choice when placing bets, people in the city of Rome carefully inquired about various  All kinds of gossip.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    And at this time, Wang Weiyi, the wealthy man in the eyes of many people, Spurius, was not idle either.

    He took out a sum of money and gave it to Pompey to support him in completing this Poseidon Festival and gain higher reputation to deal with the threat of Caesar.

    After getting the money from Splius as he wished, Pompey increased his trust in Wang Weiyi. He became convinced that Splius would be the new Crassus, his strongest ally.  The most advantageous weapon he used against Caesar.

    And he probably would never have thought that not a penny of Wang Weiyi's money would be spent in vain.  He needs his own investors to bring him a return of ten times or even a hundred times.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    While helping Pompeo's colleagues, Wang Weiyi did not forget his other "ally" - Servius.

    Xiao Ling can build the most powerful military force of this era, and can also build the fastest and strongest ships of this era. Once Servius has a ship made by Xiao Ling, his hope of victory will be greatly increased, and with  At the same time, it will also increase the contradiction between him and Pompey.

    A very complex antagonism will form between Caesar, Pompey, and Servius, and all of this will be provoked by one person:

    Ernst.  Brahm!

    He will silently control everything behind the scenes.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    The Tiber River, which has been flowing for countless years, has a flat wilderness in its arms, connected to the streets of Rome through the Arc de Triomphe under the walls of Sevia and Tulia. This wilderness is the holy land in the hearts of Roman warriors - the God of War.  Mars Square.

    Only heroes who have made outstanding military exploits for Rome are qualified to be buried in this square!

    Around the Champ de Mars, hundreds of thousands of Romans are gathering here in a lively manner.

    Twelve priests who went on an expedition¡ªthe priests who served Mars, the god of war, who went on an expedition, appeared first.  They all wear embroidered shorts, with a broad bronze belt used in battle tied around their waists. A short sword is hung on the left side of the belt, and they wear a gorgeous purple striped robe. They hold a shield in their left hand and an iron staff in their right hand;  From time to time they raised their wands and struck the sacred shields, which were carried on long poles by the priestly attendants.

    Behind them, several Roman legions were marching in formation - these teams were extremely powerful and majestic, showing neat order and strict discipline.  This scene looked very happy to the countless civilians crowding around the square.  These collectives containing huge power gave them great confidence, making them even more proud of Rome's invincible military power, and they did not take the Danube War to heart.

    The one that starts with it is the most famous one in Rome.Legion, the Romans' favorite army, the famous "Knight Legion" - the Tenth Legion of the Roman Republic.

    As long as the Tenth Legion is here, no Roman legion dares to walk in front of them!

    The eagle bearer of the Tenth Legion proudly held a spear high and walked in front of the entire reviewing force.  The bottom of the spearhead is cast in the shape of a peach. The military flag hanging on the spear has a "golden bull" painted on it. This is the eagle flag of the Tenth Legion!  It is a symbol of invincibility!  It is a nightmare for any soldier who dares to face the Tenth Legion!

    Following this invincible flag, the veterans of the Tenth Legion lined up in a neat queue. They deliberately wore their helmets decorated with long red horsehair crookedly, frowned impatiently, and had cold eyes.  Their faces are expressionless; occasionally, when they make eye contact with a child, they will deliberately put on a fierce look. It is not until the child is frightened that he hides behind the adult or starts crying, then they retract the fierce look in their eyes with a smile.  .

    The centurions walked in front of the queue of their own camp. They held canes in their right hands and wore exquisite chainmail. The shape of the armor was different from the chainmail of ordinary soldiers. It showed an arc shape on the abdomen, as if it were  A pair of breastplates that are tightly "pressed" on the abdominal muscles, and the shoulder armors are thickened; their swords are arranged on the left side of the bronze belt, opposite to the legionnaires.

    These centurions held their heads high and took firm steps, with white feathers standing on their helmets and unsquinting faces, like a group of moving marble statues walking towards the square.

    Next to the centurion are the signal soldiers carrying the signal pole. They also serve as the centurion's deputies, responsible for training and managing finances; and then there are the centurion's personal guards and the servants holding the centurion's mount.

    One soldier in the legion was particularly eye-catching. He walked in the center of the legion, proudly holding a wooden sign with the legion's slogan written on it - "Caesar made us knights!"

    This slogan is also the origin of the title "Knight Legion".  When Caesar decided to fight the Germans under Ariovistus in Gaul, his legions were greatly frightened by the bravery of the Germans and were unwilling to move forward.  At this time, Caesar convened a meeting of all soldiers and publicly announced: "Even if no one else is willing to follow me and only the Tenth Legion is left to follow, I will still continue to advance. There is no doubt that the Tenth Legion will be able to do this. They  You can be my guard. I love this regiment the most and trust this regiment the most because they are brave."

    After being praised by Caesar, the Tenth Legion was inspired with great pride. They first thanked Caesar through their legion commanders and assured him that they were ready for all battles.  This boosted the morale of the entire army and defeated the Germans in Gaul in one fell swoop.

    When Ariovistus knew that Caesar was coming, he sent an envoy to hold a meeting with Caesar.  Ariovistus asked Caesar not to bring infantry to the meeting place, but that both sides could bring only cavalry.  Caesar did not dare to take the risk of entrusting his safety to the Gallic cavalry, so he decided on the most foolproof method: he took out all the Gallic cavalry horses and let the soldiers of the Tenth Legion ride them, so that if something unexpected happened,  , he can have a most trusted guard.  When this matter was being arranged, the soldiers of the Tenth Legion joked that what Caesar was doing now far exceeded his promise. He had only promised the Tenth Legion to serve as guards, but now he made them "knights"  ".

    From then on, the Tenth Legion was called the "Knightly Legion" by the Romans.

    When this arrogant and glorious army passed in front of the reviewing stand set up in the square, the entire legion suddenly shouted in unison: "Pharsalus! Caesar!" Then they looked provocatively towards the stage.  .

    Pompeo stared at the team without blinking from the stage.

    When the Tenth Legion walked past the stage, the consul with unlimited power also felt a little pressure in his heart - this Roman ace army was not only brave and good at fighting, but also famous for being unruly.

    He used the influence of the Senate to transfer this Roman legion from Gaul to Rome in order to reduce Caesar's power, but now it seems that the Tenth Legion still maintains infinite loyalty to Caesar.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    In countless battles, the Tenth Army decided the situation at the most critical moment of the battle.  However, the honor of never losing a battle also made the soldiers arrogant and even turned into mutiny.

    This arrogant roar was probably the Tenth Legion's attempt to show its loyalty to Caesar in front of all the Romans.

    Jaculius stayed with his adoptive father and saw how Pompey dealt with the situation.

    Pompey did not wear his famous nine-layered helmet, and his thinning hair was exposed in the air. However, he still wore the exquisite armor that the Romans were very familiar with. The center of this breastplate was painted with the picture of him taking back from the enemy.  The armor with the Roman flag scene was polished like a precious stone today.??Glow.

    He holds the scepter in his left hand, and raises his right hand in the customary posture used by Roman senators when giving speeches. His body adopts a casual and domineering "rest" posture, with his left foot slightly forward, and his weight placed on his slightly staggered right leg.  The profile of the face shows a cold and proud strength.

    His stern face allowed the Roman soldiers to recognize his identity as a commander at a glance. He shouted to the audience without showing any signs of weakness: "I have fought in the war, don't try to scare me like you would a child!"

    The soldiers of the Tenth Legion laughed and saluted to the stage with satisfaction, and then the marching team sang a ditty in which the army laughed at the commander's shame: "Once there was no rations, Caesar gave us grass roots, and Pompey was in You  £®

    The hostility in such a ditty disappeared and was replaced by a playful expression of affection for his commander.

    Jaculius was surprised to discover the third face of his adoptive father: to the common people, he was a sacred and kind father and relative; to the nobles and officials, he was a majestic and solemn master; to these soldiers, he showed just the right expression.  He has a rough and domineering look, just right for the soldiers.

    ? Jaculius is wondering how his adoptive father can switch between three different roles so easily?  Pompey pulled him forward with natural movements, and Jaculius discovered that the Roman nobles on the stage had intentionally retreated to the back, forming a situation where only the two of them stood in the front!  !

    Pompey shouted again to the ranks of the Tenth Legion: "Soldiers, who is this young man standing next to Commander Pompey?"

    Yaculius frowned quietly. He noticed that his adoptive father did not use the word "comrade".

    The Tenth Legion responded like a tsunami: "The grandson of the winner of eleven battles! Jacurius is as brave as his father! The future commander-in-chief of the Roman army!"

    From beginning to end, Pompeo never showed a trace of his usual smile. He still had the same face at this moment.

    "Do you believe in the vision of a veteran?"

    Without waiting for the soldiers to answer, he continued: "I'm not bragging, this young man is better at commanding battles than me! Then, Pompeo showed a smile for the first time today: "Besides, he has a good heart, unlike me.  So picky!  "

    There was a burst of laughter in the ranks of the Tenth Legion. Then, these arrogant military heroes suddenly stopped at the same time. Without hearing a single collision, six thousand right arms, as neat as one human arm, came out together.

    "The Tenth Legion is waiting for the next invincible commander to lead them!"

    Pompeo curled his lips contemptuously: "You underestimate this young man's ability! I am not satisfied with this answer!"

    The phalanx of the Tenth Legion was silent for a moment. Then, as if they had understood something, all the soldiers, led by the centurions, shouted in unison: "Pompeii, Imperato! Jacurius, we are looking forward to it."  With you!¡±

    Pompeo put away his smile just now and accepted everything without moving.

    Unlike his adoptive father's satisfied mood, the cheers of the battle-experienced legions for a young man who had never been on the battlefield made Jaculius feel ashamed in his proud heart, and he really wanted to retreat to the crowd behind him.

    However, the example of his adoptive father and the pride born in his blood made him involuntarily maintain the same posture as Pompey, watching coldly as groups of veterans of the Tenth Legion passed by at his feet.

    The Eleventh Legion - "Fletensis" Legion is coming.

    They loudly sang songs about the naval battle of Frecdon that turned defeat into victory, shouted "Pompey" and "Agripa", and of course, the name of "Jaculius" walked gloriously in front of the crowd.

    Next are two legions that have not received honorary titles: the Twelfth Legion and the Fourteenth Legion of the Roman Republic. Since the legionnaires did not receive titles to boast about, they saluted and walked silently across the reviewing stand with a little shame.

    The last one to appear was the oldest legion in Rome - the First Legion of the Roman Republic.

    The First Legion has now been named the "First Pompey Legion" after Augustus, and is Pompey's most caring legion.

    With an air of superior arrogance, they paid tribute to Pompey and Jaculius from the bottom of their hearts to show their allegiance.

    After the reviewing force composed of 36,000 Roman soldiers from six Roman legions passed through the Champ de Mars with their heads held high, Pompey signaled for silence in the venue: "Citizens of Rome and envoys of foreign countries!" He glanced at the people who were staring attentively.  My own envoys from various countries, "You all know that there is a war going on on the Danube land under the rule of the great Rome. These legions will go directly to the battlefield from here after reviewing. Tell me: Who can stop them?  "

      Hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic and excited Roman citizens answered their nation¡¯s leader resoundingly: ¡°No!¡±

    Pompeo smiled and said: "In this case, let's forget about that insignificant war for the time being. The celebration of Poseidon's Day is about to begin, let us devote our energy to joy.

    Crowds flocked to the road back to the city, and the Poseidon Festival began.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    Wang Weiyi witnessed this military parade with his own eyes. Now he began to truly understand the power of Rome.

    Such a huge legion, so many soldiers loyal to Rome.  From the current point of view, it is definitely not something that the Germans can compete with.

    Even though Caesar was defeated in Germany, he still had a powerful legion that he didn't use in Rome.  In that decisive battle, if his Tenth Army had been mobilized to the battlefield, it is difficult to say whether Germany could have won.

    For a long time, it will take Germany a long time to truly compete with Rome.  And my mission is to greatly shorten this period of time.

    He saw the same thoughts as his own in Richthofen's eyes. The two looked at each other, and then Richthofen said slowly: "We still have a long way to go."

    Wang Weiyi nodded, and then said in a very low voice: "But this is exactly what we have to do. Only when that day really comes, we can feel the greatest pride."

    The mighty Rome and the mighty military parade did not scare Wang Weiyi in the slightest, but instead inspired him to have stronger fighting spirit.

    But at this time, he was already wary of Pompeo from his series of performances in the past few days.  Pompeo was not lucky at all to be able to achieve such a position in the team.  No matter what kind of person he deals with, he always has a very special way to deal with it.

    Once any carelessness occurs, all previous efforts may be in vain, and it may even cause more terrible consequences!
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