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Volume 2: My Country Seven Hundred and Eighty-One.  accusation

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    The senators in the Senate were sitting upright. When Pompey came in, the Senate burst into cheers.

    Some cheered sincerely, and some may not necessarily cheer for Pompeo from the bottom of their hearts.

    Today Pompeo does not want to care about these things. For him, how to completely eliminate the threat posed by Caesar is what he wants to do first.

    He silenced the cheers and went straight to the topic without wasting any more words: "Dear senators, noble nobles, and congressmen who came to the meeting, I think you have heard the unfortunate news before. We are here  Germania was defeated, and Centumarus, who came from a noble family, fell into the hands of barbarians. Those despicable barbarians actually demanded a ransom of thirty oris.  £®

    First there was a sigh, and then an angry rebuke came from the mouths of these Romans:

    "No, we must not give the barbarians even a ransom of Cadras!"

    "Recruit more troops to destroy these barbarians!"

    "Kill all those barbarians, let Caesar march, and let the mighty barbarians tremble before the fury of our revenge!"

    Such calls became louder and louder. Pompeo listened calmly. When the calls became quieter, he continued: "Yes, we will definitely take revenge, but the serious problem now is, poor Sentu  What should Malus do?"

    The Senate, which had been bustling just now, suddenly became silent.  After the meeting, Senator Orvis fought and said: "We are very sympathetic to Centumaros's experience, but we have already reached a consensus before that Rome will never compromise with the barbarians, so this ransom cannot be paid to Rome.  Bear it. Pompey, have you forgotten the previous meeting?¡±

    "Ah, I didn't forget, Ovis." Pompeo nodded: "I was just worried about Centumaros, but now this problem has been solved"

    This is beyond the expectations of the elders. Has it been solved?  How was it resolved?  Pompeo looked around: "Is Senator Splius here?"

    "Yes, Pompeo, I'm here." "Congressman Splius" - Wang Weiyi stood up.

    "Ah, young congressman, please come to me." Pompeo called Wang Weiyi out: "Now, please tell these respected people, how did you do it?"

    Wang Weiyi said calmly: "I will pay these thirty ores in the future, in my own name. This has nothing to do with the noble Rome, and it will not damage the dignity of Rome because of this. Moreover, I will personally send someone  Go and negotiate with the barbarians."

    Shouts of exclamation came from the mouths of the Romans.  Spurius, who spent money like water, did not take the huge sum of thirty ores into his eyes at all.  Who else was the richest man in Rome but him?

    "Are you really prepared to pay the ransom of these thirty ores, and in a private name?" Ovis asked more.

    "Yes, respected Senator Orvis." Wang Weiyi confirmed his words again: "I am happy to do something for Rome. A governor appointed by Rome must not fall into the hands of barbarians and suffer torture."

    "Your character is respectable." Ovis said with admiration: "I will agree. What about you? Will you agree with Senator Splius?"

    "AgreeAgreeAgree"

    One after another, the elders raised their hands.  You don't have to pay out of your own pocket, and you haven't made a good name in Centumaros yet, so why not?

    This proposal proposed by Pompey himself was passed easily, but Pompey was obviously not satisfied with this: "Let the gods give Governor Centumaros the strength to persist In yesterday's meeting  At that time, I received an accusation against the governor of Gaul.

    The Senate became quiet again.

    Caesar, this name is unknown to everyone in Rome; the name Caesar once gave the Romans and the Senate high hopes; the same name, Caesar, now makes the Senate feel a sense of fear.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  The greater the military exploits Caesar achieved, the greater and irreversible threat he became to the Senate and Pompey himself.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    At this moment, Pompeo said the name again.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    "The person who accused him was the beautiful Singroa, the wife of Governor Centumaros" Pompeo said slowly: "And, I also brought Singroa here.  "

    With the voice of Pompey, SingerShe came out, and Pompey said to her in an encouraging voice: "Come, poor Singroa, tell your story to those who can do you justice."

    Singroya glanced at Wang Weiyi, and she also saw encouragement in the eyes of "Congressman Splius". Singroya suddenly felt full of courage:

    "Dear Senators of the Roman Senate, now, here is a poor woman's helpless confession to you Ever since my husband went to the places where barbarians lived for the glory of Rome, the nightmare began.  It entangled me. I got the news that my husband was captured by savages. Every night I was worried about my husband. Every morning when I woke up, I found my face covered with tears.  £®

    Sighs came out one after another, and the elders seemed to be expressing their sorrow in this way.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  Anyway, it doesn¡¯t cost anything to express sadness.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    Singroya continued: "I have to save my husband. Thirty Ores is a huge sum of money that I can't raise at all. You have to know that when forming the legion, my  My husband has spent all his savings and borrowed a lot of foreign debt. But at this time, my husband's creditors came to the door. They kept forcing me, a poor woman, to take away the last valuable things in the house.  They all moved away, but no one thought of doing anything for my husband."

    This time, there was no sigh, and even some elders did not dare to look into Singroya¡¯s eyes.  For among those who exacted debts there were also those they sent.  Centumarus also borrowed a lot of money from some elders.  If Singroa said their names at this time, it would have a big impact on their reputation.

    Fortunately, Singroya didn't do this. She just suddenly changed her tone of anger: "But what I didn't expect was that a creditor suddenly appeared among the debt collectors, Natis! I miss you all  Everyone knows what kind of man he is, the great, Caesar's only spokesman in the city of Rome. He told me that my husband owed Caesar a terrible sum of money at the front, and he needed to remove me, a poor woman, from his residence.  Drive him out, and of course he has to repay what he owes. But what I don¡¯t know is why my husband owes Caesar so much money on the front line?¡±

    This is indeed a bit strange. The elders whispered, but no one could give Singroya an answer.

    "Maybe I know some reasons" a voice rang out.

    Looking towards the place where the voice came from, it was Congressman Splius. Pompeo immediately said: "Young Congressman, do you know what it is for?"

    "Yes, respected Pompey, respected senators." Wang Weiyi's voice was clear and powerful: "I was ordered to find more food for the city of Rome, and I have lived up to my mission.

    Successfully brought back two carts of food to Rome.  As you all know, I am a businessman and I have people all over the place. When I was raising food, I heard some rumors.  It is said that Governor Centumaros was treated unfairly in Gaul and that he could not get help from Caesar at all.  When his huge army arrived, there was no food, no supplies, nothing.  In order to fulfill the orders given to him by the Senate and conquer the barbarians, he had to borrow a large amount of food from Caesar.  And this is also the main reason why he owes Caesar a huge debt.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®  "

    ¡°Oh my God, that¡¯s terrible.¡±

    "Yes, it's terrible. How could Caesar do this?"

    "We should ask Caesar why he would do such a thing!"

    Every elder shouted with "righteous indignation".

    In fact, this is a very common thing. There is no need for a governor of the province of Gaul to provide food help to the governor of the province of Germania, but this allowed the senators to see the best opportunity to attack Caesar.

    Pompey needed this kind of effect. He asked everyone to keep quiet: "Centumarus is the governor personally appointed by the Senate. He shoulders the sacred mission of spreading glory to Rome. However, it is really disappointing that Caesar treated him like this."  I am very sad. As everyone knows, I am not only his friend, but also the only consul of Rome. I must condemn this behavior.  Congressman Pius, do you know anything else that is well-informed?¡±

    "Yes, I still know some things." Wang Weiyi said: "When Centumaros's Fifteenth Legion was besieged, Caesar had the opportunity to help him, but unfortunately, Caesar did not send troops.  And he had time to put down a barbarian uprising."

    ¡°Congressman Splius, please make it clearer, what??Barbarian uprising?  Why have we never heard of it?  Orvis asked loudly.

    "Because the news of the barbarian uprising was deliberately concealed." Wang Weiyi also raised his voice: "Caesar's rule was almost brutal, which caused serious dissatisfaction in Gaul and the province of Germania. The Saxons, Lombards  The Germans, Cherusci, and Duncteleites, tribes originally loyal to Rome, revolted under Caesar's harsh rule. Dear senators, the barbarians should show no mercy.  There is no doubt about this, but what makes me wonder is why the barbarians who were originally loyal to us suddenly broke out in uprising? What we need is a peaceful province that is willing to do its best for Rome, and  Not a chaotic place. £®Isn't Caesar prepared to take responsibility for these things?

    The senators nodded frequently. Originally, there was no doubt that provincial uprisings would be resolutely suppressed, but now this has become a crime against Caesar.

    "We should not doubt Caesar's loyalty to Rome, but he must give a reasonable explanation for these things." Pompey said coldly: "We should not let poor Singroa break her heart for her husband, we  The failure of the Fifteenth Legion should not be so unclear. Caesar should give an explanation for this. Moreover, Caesar also suffered several failures before this. He also owes the Senate an explanation.  Recall Caesar, he must clearly tell us what happened!"

    This time, the Senate became quiet again.

    Accusing Caesar here and recalling Caesar are two completely different things. Will Caesar be willing to return to Rome?  What if something terrible happens because of this?

    Just when everyone was embarrassed, a messenger rushed in: "Great victory at Calle! The powerful Roman legion defeated the Parthians. The chief centurion Jaculius performed well. It was his  Bravery led to this glorious victory!¡±

    A cheer went out in the Senate.

    Since Crassus suffered a disastrous defeat in front of the Parthians and Crassus himself died, the Romans have been cast into a shadow, which is also their shame.

    And now, not long after, the Roman legions defeated the Parthians and avenged Crassus.

    Pompey was even more ecstatic, and the depression of Poseidon Festival was swept away in his heart.  The chief centurion Yaculius, whom he personally appointed, did not live up to his expectations.

    "What are we waiting for?" Taking advantage of this opportunity, Pompeo said loudly: "There is not only one Caesar in Rome, there is also Jaculius in Rome, and there are countless outstanding legions and commanders! We will not rely on just one Caesar.  People come to bring glory to Rome. We have countless young commanders to rely on. What are you waiting for? Dear Roman senators, recall Caesar and ask him to give us the most reasonable explanation for what he has done!"

    ¡°Recall Caesar, recall Caesar, recall Caesar!¡±

    Waves of cries rang out, and the congested senators, stimulated by Carlisle's victory, completely forgot about the terror of Caesar. In their view, compared with the young Jacurius, Caesar had fallen behind and was about to be eliminated.  .

    Pompey got everything he wanted. He looked at these shouting senators with a smile, and seemed to have seen Caesar's fate of failure.  £®  £®  £®  £®  £®

    Pompey was still immersed in the joy of victory, not only for the victory of Jacurius, but also for the fate of Caesar.

    Although Caesar was his former ally, as long as he could achieve his own goals, he would be happy to abandon his allies or even betray his ally Pompey.

    And he did this kind of thing more than once.

    Marius and Sulla were fighting a civil war for the highest power in Rome.  Pompey saw some wealthy nobles defecting to Sulla one after another, and realized that only under Sulla's command could he prosper.  So he spared no effort and traveled to neighboring cities to recruit soldiers.  In a short time, he used his father's power and influence in the Pycenum region to raise a legion.

    On the way to Sulla's military camp, he first showed his talents, repeatedly breaking through the obstacles of Marius' men, successfully passing through many cities, and capturing a large number of weapons and horses.  Sulla took a fancy to Pompey, who was a rising military figure, and regarded him as his powerful assistant.  Pompey was only 23 years old at this time.

    Sulla seized power in Rome and implemented a dictatorship. In order to close the relationship with Sulla and strengthen his own status, Pompey despicably abandoned his wife and married Sulla's daughter.

    After Sulla died of illness, the political situation in Rome developed in a direction conducive to the democratic movement.  Pompey, who harbored personal ambitions, saw that Sulla's faction was gradually losing power and the democrats were gaining momentum.Turn the helm, lean towards the democrats, and please the knights and commoners.

    In 62 BC, Pompey returned to Rome laden with the spoils of the East.  Because the Senate was dissatisfied with his granting provincial tax rights to knights in the East, and was even more worried that he would use his influence to implement dictatorship, the Senate did not hold a triumphal ceremony for him until August 61 BC.  Pompey asked the Senate to approve the various measures he implemented in the East and to divide his veteran lands, but the Senate flatly refused.  Pompey was extremely dissatisfied and began to confront the Senate.  In 60 BC, he formed a secret alliance with Caesar and the leader of the Knights Crassus, the "Triple Alliance".  Through the activities of the Triumvirate, Pompey's measures in the East were approved.  In order to better collude and use Caesar, Pompey, who was nearly 50 years old, married Caesar's daughter Yulia, who was only 14 years old.

    Time and time again, Pompey kept repeating the same thing.  At first, he formed an alliance with Caesar to deal with the Senate. Now, when Caesar threatened him, he decided to unite with the Senate to deal with Caesar.

    As long as he can keep his power, he doesn't care about doing anything.

    And in this, the role of Senator Splius is undoubtedly huge. In addition to the financial accident, Pompeo also found that he can provide himself with more things.

    "We must grasp Caesar's dynamics." Pompeo whispered to "Congressman Splius" beside him: "You are a well-informed person, my friend, are you willing to do such a thing for me?"

    "Of course, dear Pompey." Wang Weiyi said with a smile: "I can do anything for you. From now on, any action of Caesar will be heard in your ears as soon as possible."

    Pompeo smiled with satisfaction, and Wang Weiyi also smiled with satisfaction.

    He succeeded in causing Pompey and Caesar to break up early, and Caesar's character would never return to Rome under such circumstances.

    So, he has successfully obtained the time when the Germans need it most!
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