Chapter 18 Borrowing Funds (Part 2)
The next morning, all four legions of Brutu stood on the campground, shouting "Long live the Republic" and the sound of shouting "Long live the Republic" was deafening. They were clearly dressed and high-ranking, while Brutu, who was thinner, was full of energy. Surrounded by young Republican generals such as Horas, Sibalas, Virgil, Caratafermius, Flores, etc., stood on a high pulpit, waved to all the soldiers, and then joined the ranks of shouting "Republic". Until everyone was exhausted, Brutu stopped. His eyes were bright and his voice was clear and loud:
"I thought that when I came here, to Athens and Pera, the Caesars's subordinates would arrest me immediately, take me back to Capitoë for trial, and then lock me up in the notorious dungeon and execute me, but now I understand that there are so many young heroes who support the republic. Yes, yes, the glory of the republic has penetrated into the bone marrow and blood of every real Roman and Greek, and it is with the value of life. Flores
, My current friend, was originally a free slave of Caesar. It was his duty to guard the warehouse where the expeditionary army funds were stored for his master, but when I came to Pera, he found a greater meaning, that is, to fight for the republic, and he gave me the precious key; Carata Femius, an Italian immigrant to Athens, had been granted Roman citizenship, and also had the title of honorary knight, which was the most outstanding in the entire Athens city.
The most successful leader of the chamber of commerce, now he has found a career that is more important than money, that is, to help me restore the republic; Sibalas, Caesar, appointed a financial officer in the province of Bitinia during his lifetime, if he followed the tyrants, he would definitely be among the consuls before he was fifty. But he resolutely brought half of the veterans of the legion and belonged to me. Now their swords are only to support the republic and kill the traitors.
Horace, Virgil, Caesar and Libida once gave them generous rewards, asking them to fabricate legends and myths to contribute to the usurpation of power and throne by the Julius family and the Emilius family, but now they understand that this behavior is shameful and that they will be brave after being shameless. Now they not only prove that philosophers and poets can join the army. They also prove that the bravery of these people on the battlefield is no less than that of professional generals.
It is the banner of the republic that gathers us from all identities and regions. Among you are Romans, Italians, Athenians, Peloponnese, Etolenians, Achaeans, Corinthians; those you have worked before were student lecturers, craftsmen, pastoral farmers, shepherds, musicians, coachmen, etc. But now you are equal, you have a common identity - soldiers of the republic, who vow to paint the blood of the tyrants to the more vivid and dazzling battle flag of the republic. Libidaus, Turinus, Anthony and Panza carried out a horrific massacre and purge in the city of Rome. Now we can see their true faces, not at all for the republic to restore order. They only want power, money and army, and for this they are willing to deprive the interests and freedoms of the people forever.
Some people say that it is enough to eat well and dress well, but he obviously forgot that before the plate of food, he would always overcome the iron chains tied around his neck, and stretch his neck humbly like a begging dog, so that he could eat some leftovers given by the tyrants. Do you need such a "whether to eat and clothing" that loses dignity?"
All the soldiers present shouted loudly again, "We don't need it!"
Brutu excitedly beat his fist on his chest, "Libidaus and Young Caesar, the murderers, stood in a pool of blood without any shame. They stuffed all the dirty veterans, greedy foreigners, and despicable slaves into the Senate. We completely reject the legitimacy of all its edicts and want to completely overturn it! The Senate promulgated me as a public enemy, promulgated Kassi as a public enemy, promulgated Yurabera as a public enemy, promulgated the brothers of Young Pompey as a public enemy, those who feared and dared not leave Rome to fight were all executed by them, but we came out, we are still alive and still fighting, which shows that they can't do anything to take up the weapons, let the list of public enemies be longer, I ask you, are you proud to be on this list?"
All the generals and soldiers laughed again and responded, "We are all proud to be able to climb!"
"Now, the two legions led by Kasio, in conjunction with the fleet, are besieging Rhodes; the two legions of Urabella are sweeping through Bitinia with Ephesus, competing with Libida's servants; now the Peloponnese, Attica, southern Macedonia and half of the Thessalia are all under my control. Just after the victory the day before yesterday, there were five more wealthy towns in Thessalia, willing to provide our army with supplies and money, so the warriors of the Republic, as long as we are ambitious and continue to work hard, the three thousand talents in Pera are just the beginning, and the rewards will be more and more like the avalanche of the Alps - and now the army of Libida Fort is afraid, and the three of Lufio, Egypt's three
The legion is also undecided. We are instigating the two legions in Syria. Now, there is only the child of Turinus who is not dry and cruel. Yes, he is disciplined by the tyrant family, and he is also a tyrant in his bones and embryos. I have been beaten again and again. Sometimes I wonder if Libidaus is at the end of the road? If not, why would he let such a child continue to suffer? You must know that Turinus should live a spanking life by his teacher with a ruler or a stick. Since his guardian doesn't care about him, I will do it for him and beat him to the end sooner or later, then tie him up and send him back to his mother in Rome."
After hearing this, all the soldiers raised their weapons and laughed happily. At this time, Brutu's expression became serious, "I got all the money from Caesar's military funds, but I had no guilt, because none of them fell into my personal pocket. Every time I went to the scale officer to get salary and food like all ordinary soldiers. I did not drink alcohol, watched dramas, nor did I raise female slaves or actors. My wife used to be named Persia
Now called the Republic, I am willing to die for her, so I bought all my money, armor, shields and swords with exquisite inlays and ornaments, and worn them on you. You are worthy of this outfit. I believe that on the battlefield you will never hand over these weapons to the hands of the enemy, because they are all your own. Below, I will buy and recruit more cavalry and fleets, and the dawn of counterattacking Italy is right in front of you, as long as we defeat Turinus as soon as possible!"
At the moment when the legion of Brutu was vowed to fight, the battle between Greece and Macedonia, the focus of the victory and defeat between both sides seemed to be on Leo in the city of Lilibi - will he support Young Caesar? (To be continued, please search Piaotian, the novel is better and faster!
Chapter completed!