Roman Slave Owner

Chapter 352 ready

Inside the Vatican, Li Wei wrote a letter.

With the help of many tax holders, many elders once again stood on his side, and together with the elders who were drawn up at the time of the change, he and Pompeo again controlled the Senate. Of course, the premise is that the abolition of the prepayment tax bill must be passed. .

At this time, he was preparing for the governor’s term in the coming year. These letters were not only addressed to the kings and his protected tribes, but also to Anius.

He decided to lead ten legions on an expedition to Germany. Yes, he was a little bit cautious and wanted to avenge Wufa. By the way, he added a title of Germanic conqueror to himself. Thinking about this title makes me feel.

In order to expedition to Germany, he decided to recruit 4 legions of crusaders again, so that there were 8 legions of crusaders, but he decided to leave one legion to stay in Rome to deal with various accidents, such as the possible Katilin Rebellion. .

In addition, he also needs a large number of cavalry, slingers and archers, all of which need to be recruited from other countries, and he believes that those countries and tribes will not fail to give face to himself.

Li Wei called Saverio in, and then handed him two letters.

“These two letters were sent to the old Anius and Glius to find a way to recruit the crusaders of the 4 legions by November. The other letters were given to Valence to let him pass through the caravan. Give these letters to the kings and tribal chiefs.”

Li Wei said.

“Yes, Patriarch.”

Saverio said.

Seeing Saverio’s back, Li Wei let out a long sigh of relief.

He does not intend to delay any longer, he intends to resolve the matter in November.

But before that, he had to persuade someone-Pompeo.

This is a very crucial figure, and one that he can’t get around.

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After watching Cicero leave, Pompeo’s expression became sullen.

Cicero hopes to convene a meeting of the Senate, allowing the Senate to pass a resolution, ignoring the results of the divination and forcibly convening a citizens’ assembly to elect 20 financial officers and construction officers.

He knew what it meant, it meant the life of the Mettrus family, how could he easily agree.

However, Cicero’s conditions made him very excited. He said that Levy speculated that Egypt is likely to have a rebellion in the next few years, so he suggested that Pompeo become the governor of the three provinces of Far Spain, Near Spain and Africa, and then take the opportunity to enter Egypt. Calm the chaos and get the opportunity to triumphantly.

Li Wei can even help him become the governor of the three provinces in Asia 10 years later, because it allows him to complete three triumphs and one triumph for each of the three continents.

This made Pompeo very excited. He knew Li Wei’s plan so that he could have three triumphs like Li Wei, and it was the triumph obtained because of the triumphs on the three continents.

“Dad, you must never agree to him.”

At this moment, a weak voice came from the door of the room.

Pompeo looked at the source of the sound and found that it was a teenager.

He has short curly hair, gray eyes, a few pimples on his face, and his body looks a little thin. It is his son Pompey.

“Did you hear our conversation just now? My little spy.”

Pompeo smiled.

Since Levy sued Mettrus’s family, young Pompeo has become a spy in the family, always telling Mucia and Metlus many things that happened in the family.

Pompeo knew this well, but he didn’t stop it.

“Dad, please, if you promise him, both grandpa and uncle will die.”

Little Pompeo walked up to him, shook his arm gently and said.

“You don’t care about this.”

Pompeo shook his head and said that the biscuits that Li Wei drew for him were so wonderful, and he planned to think about it.

Little Pompeo’s eyes were red, and it looked like he was about to cry. Pompey comforted him well, and he calmed down his emotions.

But it didn’t take long for the guards to report, and the chief veteran and chief priest Metelus came to see him.

Pompeo gave Pompey a fierce look. Pompey couldn’t help sticking out his tongue, and the sadness in his eyes disappeared.

“Let him in.”

Pompeo said.

Soon Mettrus walked in under the leadership of the guards, and Pompeo’s eyes were extremely complicated when he looked at Mettrus, who was showing his oldness.

“Pompey, you must not agree to Li Wei’s terms, please, please look at the face of young Pompey.”

Mettrus said, his tone even contained a hint of pleading, which was hard to imagine before.

Little Pompeo ran over, clutching Metluth’s hand tightly and said, “Grandpa, you are finally here.”

“It really deserves to be my good grandson.”

Mettrus said kindly, holding Pompey in his arms.

Pompeo felt a headache. What he hated most was playing family cards.

“Li Wei gave me such a good offer, why didn’t I promise him?”

Pompeo said, “He will help me complete three triumphals, and triumphals on three continents. What can you give me?”

“I can too, please don’t doubt my strength. And do you know the consequences of doing this? Little Pompeo will hate you forever,”

Metellus said, no matter whether it can be done or not, Pompeo nodded very cooperatively.

“I know that Musia is sorry, but I hope you will look at the face of Pompeo and help me this time. Don’t agree to Li Wei’s request.”

Mettrus said.

Pompeo was silent. If it weren’t for Little Metluth, he would have agreed to Li Wei’s request.

“You have lived in Rome for so many years, and I believe you have also discovered the changes in Rome. More and more Roman citizens have become believers of the true god. They refuse to participate in our festivals. They refuse to live in the Roman way.”

“Levy is a devil. He is destroying the Roman tradition. If we don’t stop him, the whole of Rome will be in Levy’s pocket, and everyone will act according to his face.”

Metellus said, “Are you willing to live in his shadow forever? Follow his orders, he tells you to go east, and he tells you to go west and you go west.”

“Enough! This kind of agitation is still not showing off with me!”

An irritation flashed in Pompeo’s eyes.

He knows all about the changes in Rome, but what can he do?

“Now there is an opportunity before us. Li Wei is about to leave Rome for five full years. This is our opportunity. I have discussed with many veterans, we will unite and completely destroy his foundation in these five years. , We will destroy the sacred religion, we will destroy the Dragon City.”

“We will make Rome back to the original Rome, regaining his own glory. When he returns, he will find that he will have nothing.”

“Pompey! Join us! It takes your power to save Rome!”

Instead of shutting up, Mettrus spoke generously.

Pompeo did not speak, but stared at Metellus.

Mettrus also looked at Pompeo longingly, and only Pompey could be compared with Li Wei.

And he knows Pompeo very well. He can turn his face with anyone in order to honor him. How can he tolerate Li Wei riding on his head? He thinks Pompeo is very likely to agree to his request.

Save Rome? Pompeo admitted that Mettrus’s words were fascinating.

“Who are those people?”

Pompeo asked.

Mettrus finally breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Pompeo was moving.

“Little Pompeo, leave for a moment and drive everyone away. Don’t let them overhear.”

Mettrus said.

Little Pompeo was a little reluctant, but under his persuasion, he left here.

“There are Crassou, Pulker family, Marcherus family…”

In order to strengthen his confidence, Metelus named some families, these are the most prestigious families in Rome.

It is also the most conservative family in Rome, and they hate the changes brought about by the Holy Religion the most.

They consider themselves to be descendants of Aeneas, but they don’t believe in any true gods.

“Let me think about it.”

Pompeo said.

“No question, I am waiting for your answer at any time.”

Mettrus exclaimed.

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In the Vatican, Li Wei discussed with a group of veterans a specific plan to deal with Mettrus, and calculated every veteran who might support him.

Finally came to the conclusion that if Pompeo supports them, then they will win a big victory.

But if Pompeo does not support them, then this resolution has only a half chance of passing.

This made everyone very distressed. They knew that it was very difficult to persuade Pompeo to deal with Metellus.

The facts did not exceed their expectations. Two days after Cicero’s visit to Pompey, Pompey sent a reply, and he remained neutral on this matter.

“what should we do?”

Cicero asked.

“Try it, maybe it will work.”

Li Wei said helplessly, nine out of ten unsatisfactory things in the world, even if he is rich in the enemy’s country, now he has realized it.

Everyone nodded, since Li Wei said so, of course they obeyed.

What they didn’t know was that Metelus was also racking his brains to figure out how to solve his own predicament, and he finally came up with a difficult way to succeed.

In October, the temperature gets colder.

The hostilia hall was crowded with people, and many elders talked about it. Many people have already received the news and know what the topic is today.

Mettrus sat blankly on a chair. Before, he was surrounded by a large number of elders, but now the number is much smaller.

Many people have discovered his dilemma and think that their family is going to be completely ruined.

Pompey sat in his ivory chair with his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

Before long, the Senate gradually became quiet, and they found that Li Wei had come to the entrance of the hall.

Li Wei glanced at everyone, then walked to his ivory seat and sat down. Pompeo opened his eyes and glanced at him.

“Li Wei, you are here.”

Pompeo gave him a meaningful look.

“Yes, I was a little late because I was worried about the assassin’s assassination. You know, Rome is so insecure. Even the Archon I was assassinated, let alone other people.”

Li Wei said.

Pompeo couldn’t help but his mouth twitched, and then said, “That’s right, even Musia’s personal slave has been killed.”

Li Wei couldn’t help but glanced at him. Pompeo seems a little aggressive today. Is he expressing dissatisfaction with himself?

“Do you really want to pass that bill today?”

Pompeo said.

“Yes, I can’t wait any longer. The financial officer and the construction officer must be elected as soon as possible, otherwise the country may be paralyzed.”

Li Wei said.

Pompeo couldn’t help but gave a thumbs up. No matter when, Li Wei’s words were always so high-sounding and righteous, as if he was really worried that the country would be paralyzed.

“By the way, are you really not going to help me?”

Li Wei asked.

“I’m sorry, my son is firmly opposed, otherwise he will ignore me.”

Pompeo said.

“That’s a shame.”

Li Wei didn’t persuade him anymore, he knew it was really difficult.

The two said a few words and then stopped talking. Mettrus glanced at them lightly, then closed his eyes and said nothing.

Before long, the Senate meeting officially began.

“Dear elders, today’s Senate meeting was initiated by me. It is now in October, but because of some people’s deliberate obstruction, we have not been able to elect a financial officer and a construction officer. I think we must change this. This is the case, so I initiated a proposal, that is, the Senate shall vote, no matter what Tianzhao , please be sure to successfully hold a civic assembly in 3 market days to elect the financial officer and construction official.”

Lycias said loudly from the podium, and then glanced at Metluth.

“Elder Metellus, don’t know what your opinion is?”

Metellus glanced at him lightly and said: “I don’t think it is possible. The reason why Rome can become strong is because everyone abides by the law. It is a sacred duty given to the priests by the law to observe the signs of the sky before the citizens’ assembly is held, and it is also ours. The tradition of Rome for hundreds of years is related to whether it will offend the gods.”

“The delay in convening the citizens’ assembly must be caused by the dissatisfaction of the gods, not deliberate obstruction. I think this resolution should not be passed.”

“Elder Dorabella, what’s your opinion?”

Lycias continued to ask.

“I support this resolution. Some people use their power to obstruct the convening of the citizens’ assembly. This is totally blasphemous. I don’t believe that all the signs of the day are evil. They are deceiving the people and blasphemy. They should be severely punished.”

Dorabella said.

Li Wei smiled and nodded. It seems that Old Brother Dorabella is really good.

“Elder Catullus, what’s your opinion?”

“I think it’s better to think about it carefully. After all, we are not in a hurry when the transfer of duties has not yet arrived.”

Catullus said.

Li Wei scolded the old fox secretly, but he didn’t expect to even oppose him. It seems that it is still very difficult to bring down Metellus.

One veteran was questioned one after another, and some supported and some opposed.

And the atmosphere was so intense that some people even almost started fighting.

Support and opposition are very close, which makes him nervous.

Not to mention Mettrus, this is directly related to the lives of his family.