Roman Slave Owner

Chapter 359 Trial

Then he saw Mettrus and the others preparing slowly, and Lucias couldn’t help frowning.

Unexpectedly, it was like this, are they still thinking about making a comeback?

However, he had no intention of urging, he had prepared everything for them outside, and even if they delayed, it would not last much time.

When the time came after all, Mettrus and the others were still ready, and then walked outside the house.

At this time they saw four shoulders outside the house. This was a small sedan chair carried by two or four people in Rome. It was installed on two bars, a movable bed, chair, sitting pocket or bed, each Four strong slaves stood beside the shoulders.

“Consultant Li Wei said that Mettrus is getting older and he has prepared shoulders for you and your family, so as to avoid the pain of running around.”

Lycias said.

“I would rather die than take the shoulders that Levy prepared for me. I’m going to Mars Square. I want to see Rome for the last time.”

Metluth’s face changed, and he said bitterly.

“Elder Metelus, don’t delay your time here. Archon Levy also said that if you don’t sit down, then tie you to Mars Square, and I advise you not to make mistakes.”

Lucias said coldly.

“What are you talking about? I want to see how it will be tied. Li Wei, you arrogant fellow, sooner or later you will be cursed by the gods. And you, Lucias…”

Mettrus couldn’t help being furious, and yelled at Li Wei and Lucias.

He is the chief elder and chief priest, how can he be subjected to such insults.

“Tie them all up.”

Lycias said unceremoniously, what a dying man is still putting on airs here.

Hearing this, the guards behind immediately rushed up to tie up Metellus.

“What are you doing? Do you know who he is?”

“You bastards! Let go! Let me go!”

“…”

The elders behind, Musia and others immediately said angrily, but Lysias walked up to them and stretched out his right hand to stop them.

“Stop ahead, or I will see you bumping into the civilian security officer.”

Lycias said.

Seeing this, the veterans hesitated. It was a capital crime to rush into the civilian protection officer.

“Lysias, don’t go too far, how can you treat Elder Metelus like this.”

Pompeo said angrily.

“Excessive? I don’t think. You don’t look at the time. At your speed, you won’t be able to reach Mars Square even after dark.”

Lucias said contemptuously, a lot of age and even said that if he walked to Mars Square, could he ask for a face.

“Why don’t we take a step back, how about I persuade them to sit?”

Pompeo took a deep breath and said.

“Yes, you have 3 minutes to convince them.”

Lycias said.

Pompeo sighed and could only go forward and try to persuade Metelus.

Mettrus also knew that it was useless to rely on the old and sell the old, so he scolded and sat on it.

So all four of them sat on their shoulders, and Musia and others ran away in tears, but they were of no use.

Lysias snorted coldly, waved his big hand, and quickly walked outside Rome under the **** of the guards and crusaders.

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There was a huge crowd on Mars Square, with a large number of crusaders and guards holding swords and shields, lined up in neat rows according to the electoral districts.

In remote ancient times, the Romans held swords and shields when they participated in the citizens’ assembly, and when they expressed their support, they would beat the shield with the sword in their hands.

In addition, some priests made speeches condemning the crimes of the Mettrus family and calling on people to execute them.

Due to the rumors the day before yesterday, the number of Roman citizens who came to participate in the Citizens’ Assembly today was much less than usual, but there were many crusaders, so Li Wei knew that the situation was set.

It didn’t take long for the distressed Metluth family to be brought over.

Mettrus looked at Li Wei with a deep hatred in his eyes, “Li Wei, I really regret it, I regret why I didn’t fight with you earlier.”

At this point, Metellus already understood that he probably wouldn’t be able to escape this catastrophe.

“You are wrong, you die no matter what happens! I live!”

Li Wei said lightly, “Otherwise, do you have any last words? Maybe I can help you realize it.”

“The gods will curse you! You will not end well!”

Mettrus said angrily.

“Ha ha.”

Li Wei sneered. If there are really gods, why are they all occupied by Christianity?

It turns out that these gods are losers!

He glanced at Pompeo and others who were following him, “I’ll wait and see.”

Mettrus sneered and said nothing more.

But when his eyes touched the cross not far away, his body couldn’t help but shake.

“Li Wei, do you really have to kill them? Can you let them go?”

Pompeo said.

“The power struggle is all about life and death, don’t you understand it now?”

Li Wei said.

Pompeo’s heart was shocked. Did he say that the power struggle also included himself? Would he also put himself to death if he had the opportunity?

Thinking of this, he looked at Li Wei with a complicated expression.

“Pompey, in my opinion, there are only two or three heroes in Rome, and you are one of them. Would you like to join hands with me to build a prosperous and powerful Rome?”

Li Wei asked, and he extended an olive branch to Pompeo again.

Pompeo looked at Li Wei deeply, how true or false is his sentence?

“Who is the master, let Pompeo always listen to you and be your follower?”

Metluth said with a sneer.

Li Wei gave Mettrus a cold look, “We are equal.”

“Are you really equal? ​​Look at how many Pompey’s people and how many yours are there. You just want to use him to control the Senate.”

Mettrus said.

Pompeo took a deep breath. He hated Mettrus and got up. The old guy said some big truths in order to stimulate himself.

Li Wei glanced at Pompeo, but found that Pompeo turned his head to the side, and could only sigh deeply.

Just outside Mars Square, Marcellus ran desperately, several cavalry closely following him.

At this time, Marcellus regretted it very much, he did not expect to be caught in Li Wei’s trick.

At this time, time is life, and he must catch up with the citizens’ assembly as soon as possible, otherwise Mettrus will be dead.

Fortunately, he found that some people were rushing to Mars Square sparsely. It seemed that the citizens’ assembly had not officially started yet. Maybe he still had a chance.

At this time, Lycias spotted Marcellus and his party running wildly, which made his face change wildly.

“Block the channel! Block the channel! No one is allowed to enter!”

Lycias said loudly.

Upon hearing this, the guards immediately tied ropes to the stakes around the square, and then enclosed the square.

Lysias called a Crusader military civic officer, whispered a few words to him, and then squeezed towards the rostrum.

“Wait, wait a minute, don’t block the passage. I’m Justice Marcellus, and I’m the ad hoc judge of the case.”

Marcellus said loudly.

But he was not very good. As soon as he called the guards faster, the square was soon surrounded by ropes.

Marcellus couldn’t help being furious, and after dismounting, he rushed towards the square.

“What are you going to do? The passage has been blocked and no one is allowed to enter.”

Said a guard.

“Go away, I’m Justice Marcellus, and I’m going to see Elder Metelus.”

Marcellus directly pushed the guard to a stagger, almost knocking him to the ground.

“What are you doing? Didn’t you hear that the passage has been blocked? Who let you in?”

At this time, more than a dozen crusaders surrounded him, one of the military guards said.

“Go away, it’s none of your business.”

Marcellus said angrily.

“Anyone must abide by the law, even the justices are no exception. After the passage is blocked, no one is allowed to enter.”

Said the military guarantor.

Anyway, he has reason, he is not afraid of any justice.

“you…”

Marcellus was so angry that he couldn’t speak. These **** Levy’s lackeys were simply horrible.

He wanted to rush in from other places, but found that the military guard seemed to have troubled him and stopped him wherever he went.

Seeing that he could not rush into the meeting place, Marcellus cried out with anger.

He hates it! Not only hate myself, but also hate Li Wei!

“Metelus! I’m sorry for you!”

After listening to Lycias, Li Wei smiled and said, “Now it’s almost time, we can start.”

Metluth’s face turned pale, and he almost sat on the ground, relying on the support of a veteran next to him to stand firm.

Li Wei looked disdainful, thinking you were a tough guy.

He walked up to the rostrum and signaled everyone to be quiet, and the voice on Mars Square gradually became quieter.

“Dear Roman citizens, I am the Archon Li Wei. In view of the delay in electing the financial officer and the construction officer, the Yen Old House meeting decided yesterday that there is no need for divination at the citizens’ assembly on the next market day. I announce that the citizens’ assembly has officially begun!”

Hearing this, thunderous applause immediately rang from below.

The crusaders beat their swords and shields rhythmically, which made many people feel extremely uncomfortable.

“It’s still the same as before. Before every citizen assembly, we have to try some cases involving the death penalty. Now I declare that the first case is that the civilian protector Lucias sued the former consul, chief elder, and chief priest. Mettrus is suspected of the illegal killing of civilian protector Saturnin.”

“Originally, the justices consisted of three justices, but because the two justices were missing, the justice of this trial is Justice Tuscus. The defense attorney for the prosecution is our respected veteran Cicero. ”

Speaking of this, there was a burst of warm applause immediately below.

Now Li Wei has begun to build momentum for Cicero. He not only hopes that Cicero can become the consul, but also hopes that he can become the chief priest after Mettrus’s death.

Although the chief priest has little power, his position is very important.

If Cicero can take over as the chief priest, then it will be of great benefit to the holy religion.

“The defendant’s defense lawyer is the veteran Hottensius.”

Speaking of this, the applause below was sparse.

Hortensius felt extremely embarrassed. As a veteran nobleman in Rome, he did not expect to be compared by a newcomer from outside, which made him quite angry.

But he thought it was mainly because there were too many crusaders, and of course they would help Cicero.

At this moment, Tuskus, who had not seen anyone, appeared, and he waved to everyone.

After seeing him, the hatred in Metellus’s heart was simply higher than the mountain and deeper than the sea.

If the person he hates most is Levy, then Tuskus can definitely rank second. If it weren’t for him, he could be exiled.

Everyone took their place one after another. First, the justice made a statement of the case, and then the trial officially began.

“Senior Mettrus, did you forcefully advocate that the Senate declares a tight state.”

Cicero asked.

“Yes it is.”

Mettrus said.

“Then did you ask for the death penalty for civilian protection officer Saturnin.”

Cicero continued to ask.

“No, it is the decision of the Senate to demand that Saturnin be sentenced to death, not my single request.”

Mettrus said.

“You lied, I have an announcement from the Senate, which records the speeches of every senator at that time. Not only did you first ask the Senate to declare a state of emergency, but you think his bill hurts the interests of the nobles and knights, UU Reading www.uukanshu.com, so he must be sentenced to death. You are right about these words.”

Cicero said.

“I object! Elder Metelus is only performing the duties of a chief elder, and he is promoting the normal progress of the agenda of the Senate.”

Hortensius said.

“This is by no means promoting the normal progress of the Senate’s agenda, this is…”

The two sides began a verbal battle, seizing every weakness of the other side and attacking desperately. The whole process was very exciting, and they really deserved to be the two most famous lawyers in Rome.

Li Wei was very calm throughout. He knew that their performance was futile. At the moment the trial began, the Metluth family was dead.

Metellus looked miserable, and he knew it well.

Although struggling desperately, it seems that he still can’t get rid of the tricks of fate.

They had a total of two hours of debates, and even had a break, and finally came to the voting session.

“Dear citizens of Rome, it is up to you to decide the life and death of the veteran of Metellus. I hope that you will be cautious with the ballots in your hands, because it is related to the life and death of a person, and then start voting.

Tuskus said loudly.

After speaking, the citizens voted according to the tribe, and they received a wooden wax board.

After making the choice, under the supervision of the tribal leader and the scrutineer, the wax board is put into two ballot boxes, one ballot box represents life and the other represents death.

Many tribes represented the dead ballot boxes accumulating more and more, far exceeding the ballot boxes of life.

Due to the large number of people, the voting took a long time.

During this period, Mettrus’s complexion was sullen, as if he was unlovable.

After more than an hour, the result finally came out.

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