Roman Slave Owner

Chapter 353 Impulse 1

“Next, I declare a vote. Those who approve of the adoption of this resolution, please stand on my left, and those who oppose the passage of this resolution, please stand on my right.”

Lycias said.

The veterans left their seats one after another and stood on either side of him. Li Wei found depressedly that there were more people who opposed than supported them, and many more.

Li Wei glanced at Pompeo. Pompeo didn’t seem to notice his gaze, and he still looked forward indifferently.

“Now I announce that the number of people who support is 219 and the number of people who oppose it is 268. This resolution has not been passed.”

Lycias said bitterly.

There was a burst of cheers from the Senate, especially Kyle, as if they had escaped a catastrophe of life and death.

Li Wei snorted coldly, just dying. If you have the ability, you should never hold a citizens’ assembly.

If you keep not holding it, I will serve you.

Just when he was about to leave, a civilian security officer said loudly: “Wait a minute, everyone, I also have a proposal that I hope can be voted on in the Senate.”

Li Wei glanced at him. He seemed to be a civilian protector of the Mettrus faction. Do they want to do something?

Everyone returned to their seats one after another, and the civilian protection officer stood on the podium and began to speak.

“Dear elders, as well as Li Wei, Li Wei. Recently, I discovered a phenomenon. There are more and more crusaders everywhere. I wonder why Li Wei has told me why?”

The civilian security officer asked.

Li Wei’s heart suddenly burst. He didn’t expect him to raise this kind of question. This is what he has been trying to cover up. Even when he arrived in Rome, he made many people wear civilian clothes.

He thought for a while and said, “The reason is very simple. I hope that after I become the governor, I can open up territory for Rome again, so I recruited some crusaders.”

“So, Archon Li Wei, how many crusaders did you recruit?”

The civilian protection officer asked.

“You don’t need to know this.”

Li Wei said coldly.

“As far as I know, you plan to recruit 4 legions of crusaders this time, so that all the crusaders will reach 8 legions in total, isn’t that true?”

The civilian police officer said triumphantly, as if he had caught Li Wei’s painful foot.

The elders were in an uproar. They never thought that Li Wei had recruited so many crusaders.

“The Crusaders of the 8 Legions, what exactly is he going to do?”

“If you want me to say, it’s a rebellion.”

“What rebellion? You don’t want to slander Archon Li Wei.”

“Isn’t he rebelling, why did he recruit so many crusaders? The money burned so much.”

“…”

Li Wei ignored everyone’s discussion and looked at him coldly, “You don’t need to know this.”

The civilian security officer was so angry that he was really arrogant, but he quickly calmed down his anger.

“Dear elders, as we all know, even the governor can’t fight the surrounding areas at will. We understand the kindness of Li Wei to open up territory, but his idea is wrong. And I think that the eight legions of the crusaders It has seriously threatened the safety of Rome, and I think all the crusaders should be disbanded.”

“That’s great, disband the Crusaders.”

“Resolutely oppose the existence of the Crusaders to protect the Holy Church, and the Crusaders made great achievements in the Spartacus Rebellion.”

“The holy religion does not need their protection, isn’t our Roman Catholic Church also unprotected.”

“…”

The elders said one after another, and they had their own opinions, and soon quarreled.

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

The civilian security officer asked.

Seeing that he was entering the questioning session soon, Li Wei couldn’t help but frown. It seemed that the enemy was well prepared, but he thought that the Senate’s decision could restrain him.

Is it too law-abiding that the enemy has done so many things?

Li Wei thought.

“I think that’s a good point. Now that Rome is peaceful, why do we need so many troops? These troops will only become a threat to Rome. Moreover, the Roman law does not give the Governor the right to fight at will, and our friends or citizens will be attacked. As authorized by the General Assembly, I firmly oppose the act of preparing to go to war before taking office.”

Mettrus said with a smile.

“Elder Dorabella, what’s your opinion?”

“I firmly oppose that the Crusaders are an important force in Rome to maintain peace and stability…”

Dorabella said.

The veterans spoke one after another, but Li Wei was already flying away.

He knew that he could not stop this motion 80%, so what should he do?

Cicero and the others were extremely anxious, and vehemently opposed speeches, but they were of no use.

Sure enough, it didn’t take long for the voting result to come out.

208:279, Li Wei defeated again.

A smile appeared on Metelus’ face, as if he had achieved a great victory.

As long as the Crusades are disbanded, then Li Wei is likely to lose the absolute advantage of the citizens’ assembly, and their family will be saved.

There was thunderous applause in the Senate, and many people were joking. They were happy to see Li Wei’s collapse.

“Archon Li Wei, I hope you can abide by the Senate’s resolution and disband the Crusaders as soon as possible.”

The civilian security officer said with a smile on his face.

Li Wei looked at him coldly, without speaking.

“I veto this resolution as a civilian protector. The existence of the Crusaders is of great significance and must not be disbanded casually.”

Lycias said.

“I oppose. The meaning of the establishment of the civilian protection officer is to protect individuals from bullying by the government and nobles. The civilian protection officer should not veto this kind of Senate resolution.”

At this time, a senior veteran said.

Lysias took a cold look, and you said that if you say it should not be vetoed, then it should not be vetoed. My veto power is completely reasonable and legal. Why not use it.

“Since Lysias vetoed this resolution, let all the civilian protectors express their opinions. As a civilian protector, I vetoed Lycias’ proposal. I think the Senate’s resolution should be implemented. .”

The civilian protector on the podium didn’t mean to be angry, but a face of victory, which made Lucias feel bad.

“I support Lycias’ decision.”

“I oppose Lycias’ decision.”

“I oppose Lycias’ decision.”

“…”

A civilian protection officer expressed his opinion, and the result was 4:4. Only one civilian protection officer did not speak, and that was Pompeo’s good friend Gabinius.

Li Wei’s eyes condensed slightly, and he did not expect that they secretly attracted a civilian security officer, and then looked at Gabinius.

Under everyone’s gaze, Gabinius glanced at Pompeo, who closed his eyes blankly.

“As a civilian protector, I vetoed Lycias’s opinion.”

Gabinius said.

Seeing this, Cicero and the others were shocked.

Gabinius actually vetoed Lycias. Does this mean Pompeo has rebelled?

“Now I declare that five civilian guarantors support the resolution of the Senate and four oppose the resolution of the Senate, and the resolution of the Senate will come into effect.”

The civilian protection officer on the podium said triumphantly.

With only a bang, the Senate again thunderous applause.

Someone shouted excitedly as if they had fought a big victory.

They looked at Li Wei one after another, but found that Li Wei looked at Pompeo coldly.

Pompeo also looked at him quietly, neither of them spoke, but they both understood what the other meant.

“very good!”

Li Wei suddenly laughed. He suddenly realized that he had failed too much, and he had been betrayed by everyone.

Now that you have reached this point, let’s play in your own way.

Li Wei stood up. He scanned the elders and said, “I won’t abide by this Senate’s resolution.”

Hearing this, the Senate was in an uproar.

“Li Wei, you can’t do this.”

“The resolution of the Senate must be followed.”

“…”

Seeing the clamor of the elders, Li Wei smiled calmly: “But I will pass this resolution to the citizens’ assembly. As long as the citizens’ assembly supports the dissolution of the crusade, then I will disband the crusaders immediately.

Hearing this, the veterans changed their colors and almost screamed.

Now the citizen assembly is about to become your own place. It is not your final decision to submit it to the citizen assembly.

“In addition, I have always longed to be a law-abiding person, but some people always regard my law-abiding as weakness to be deceived, which makes me very disappointed.”

Li Wei said with a smile.

Pompey and Mettrus both changed their faces. What did he mean?

A law-abiding Li Wei is scary enough. Once he fails to observe the law, it is simply a disaster in Rome. You must know that now he uses a cross with 8 legions and nearly 10,000 Dragon City guards.

“Li Wei, what do you want to do?”

A senior veteran said in fear.

Li Wei snorted and left the Senate without answering a word. He decided to play the next game according to his own ideas.

Cicero and the others wanted to follow, but Li Wei refused, and now he wanted to be quiet.

After returning home, Emilia was teasing Apius.

She found that Li Wei’s expression was very bad, so she asked, “What’s wrong with you.”

“It’s nothing.”

Li Wei smiled, but after so many years with Li Wei and his wife, she still found the far-fetched smile in Li Wei’s face.

Li Wei walked to Appius. Appius wore a pair of crotch pants, which was designed by Li Wei himself.

He grabbed Li Wei’s pants and said, “Dad…Dad.”

Li Wei hugged him, kissed him lightly and said: “I am very hug, our peaceful life may be over.”

“Did something happen?”

Emilia asked.

“I might have to be a little impulsive, but the risk of entering Rome is much smaller than before.”

Li Wei said.

Emilia looked at him quietly and said softly: “Don’t worry, I will support you no matter what happens.”

Li Wei hugged Emilia fiercely and told her something that was in his heart.

“From the first day I knew him, I knew that our friendship could not last. I knew myself better than him. He was proud and didn’t want to subdue to anyone. He could sacrifice everything for honor. Now He finally betrayed me.”

“Are you talking about… Pompey?”

Emilia asked.

“Yes. He betrayed me. I still value a guy, but that guy doesn’t know it. I think he might betray me too.”

“Who is that guy?”

Emilia said very curiously, not many times like Li Wei willing to confide in her heart.

“His name is Caesar.”

Li Wei said with a smile.

“How could it be him? Is there anything special about him?”

Emilia exclaimed.

Caesar was just a downright noble, and now just a small financial officer, she understood why Li Wei valued Caesar so much.

“You don’t understand, he is even better than Pompey.”

Li Wei said.

Emilia’s eyes lit up. Levy’s magical place in Rome is well known. Could it be that the true **** told him?

“Then why are you still helping him? Why don’t you ruin him.”

Emilia said.

“Life is lonely, too few can be my enemy.”

Li Wei said.

Emily looked at him dumbfounded, if it weren’t for Li Wei, she would definitely scold him for bragging.

But she remembered this sentence firmly, Caesar?

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The Senate meeting passed smoothly, but many people smelled an unknown breath.

Pompeo contacted some of his veterans and transferred them to Rome. Some Roman dignitaries sent their children out and asked them to take refuge in other places.

Although Rome is peaceful on the surface , undercurrents are surging everywhere.

A closed-door meeting is being held in a room in the Vatican. In addition to a few hard-core veterans of Li Wei, there is also his chief butler Valence.

Because the formation of the Crusade requires too much material support from Dragon City, Li Wei temporarily transferred him from Dragon City.

“We have recruited 3 legions of Crusaders, and more are still being recruited. Their weapons and armors are already in place, ballistas and tents are all in place, which cost us about 2.2 million dinars.”

Valence said.

Li Wei nodded, now his industry has spread across all walks of life.

These weapons, armors and various materials are all made by themselves, otherwise it may cost more money.

“Soon we will have 8 legions of Crusaders and more than 8,000 Dragon City guards. Such a huge army will cost about 10 million dinars per year for a salary alone. In addition to the various materials and food consumed, at least It’s 15 million dinars, and it will cost more if we fight a war. If we really fight for five years, we are likely to go bankrupt, and we must do everything we can to save money.”

Valence said.

Hearing this, everyone couldn’t help but look at each other, unexpectedly spending so much.

However, this was mainly caused by the fact that ordinary Roman soldiers had to pay for their own food.

The Crusaders not only included food and accommodation, but also had a higher salary than ordinary Roman soldiers. The cost of raising a legion by Li Wei could almost support two ordinary Roman legions.

“I think it’s best to resolve the matter of Mettrus as soon as possible, because the frequent cancellations of citizen meetings make the Crusaders run around frequently. In addition, the cold winter weather may cause frostbite to the soldiers, which will greatly increase our expenses. .”

Valence said.