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Before Lepidus could answer, Petheneus picked up the silver coins, put them in Lepidus' palm, closed his fingers again, and said in a tone that was half ashamed and half unaware: "I really do now." I have some small problems and I hope to get help from Caesar. Even though I used to be on the side of Cicero and Neruda, I still hope to work for Caesar. I know that Calabis is not short of money at all. You were the city back then. The richest man in the legion has now become Caesar's praetorian guard, so this money is just a small tribute to the old boss. I hope you can accommodate the clerk around Caesar and advance the date of my visit by three to five days, because I After receiving the news, Caesar will leave Milan immediately and head to various places in Gaul to preside over circuit trials. Please, old subordinate!"

The surrounding Spanish swordsmen all shrugged their shoulders and chuckled, but Lepidus didn't say anything. He just promised that he would do his best because I am just a small guard. After saying that, he put away the silver coins and saluted his old superior. He turned into the inner hall, and when he saw the hunched figure of Petnaeus walking back and forth, he was definitely a little sad: this old guy seemed to be of some use.

"What was the noise outside just now?" At this time, the number of interviews for the day had ended. Caesar held his forehead in confusion and asked as he sat on the chair.

After Lepidus told the truth, Caesar said angrily, "Send my personal slave Giuliano to go immediately and fire the cook immediately. There are always a few dirty blood-sucking lice on a gorgeous blanket. I think it is beautiful." The patterns are all given by him.”

"Also, there is a person outside the courtyard who cannot pay the bribe. Of course, Your Majesty the Governor, you also know that this is human nature, so please allow me to use this term, so I have been anxious about not being able to see you. This person is Pate Nieus, you should know him."

"That man is very talented in military affairs, but he is not someone I can use." Caesar said ambiguously.

"This is natural. I advise him not to enter the Gallic Provincial Army system of His Excellency the Governor."

"You mean to let him go to the Egyptian Expeditionary Force for your use? That's fine. You lack experienced senior officers." Caesar understood the meaning of Lepidus' request, so he specially called the secretary and told him that he would be called Pei tomorrow. Ternaeus is first in line. I will come to receive him personally.

In the early morning of the next day, the rooster in Caesar's mansion actually crowed earlier than expected. When the unknown people outside were noisily blocking the door and preparing to squeeze in, the servants below Caesar shouted angrily. Crying, saying that you are dead stars, each of them is a Sirius star that moves through the seasons. Didn’t you hear that this chicken announced the time in advance? More arrogant slaves held up sticks and beat these people angrily. Among them, Petney Us was among them. He was hit hard on the arm and forehead with a stick several times. Although he was bleeding and his clothes were messed up, he still gritted his teeth and rushed inside. His family had already His assets have been exhausted, and his wife and children also need a lot of support. As long as he can see His Excellency Caesar, he is willing to be a low-level centurion in the legion.

"What are you doing! It is not allowed to treat the governor's guests like this." On the steps of the front hall garden, Lepidus still stood there wearing the "Sagem" jacket and sword, scolding him with dignity. As a result, The servants of Caesar who showed off their power in front of the municipal administrator bowed their hands and stood aside when they saw Lepidus, not even daring to breathe. The guests became happy and straightened their clothes, including Petnaeus, and were ready to go inside.

"Go away, you down-and-out guy, you don't have much money and you dare to come to pay homage to the Governor!" At this time, a fat-headed guy pushed Petnaeus against the wall and said in a threatening manner.

"Let go, this is my old general." Lepidus stepped forward and suddenly pulled the guy's wrist. The guy howled like a slaughtered pig, and then Lepidus pulled Petnaeus toward the yard. Okay, I said to the crowd who were about to continue pushing forward, "Today, His Excellency the Governor is in poor health, so only one person will be interviewed. The rest should go back." These words aroused the screams of other people present. and crazy, they thought that the guard Lebida needed their bribe, so including the fat man whose wrist was almost broken, they all held up the money bag with one hand, shook the gold and silver coins in it like a tide, and called me I want to see the Governor, and I have some crucial information to tell him.

Lepidus sneered twice and pointed with his finger. The slaves standing nearby nodded in understanding, and then raised their sticks and violently beat the group of guys shaking the coins, while the twenty Spanish swordsmen's armors rang, Holding the hilt of the sword, he stood in a semicircle at the gate to prevent anyone from entering at will.

This scene surprised Petnaeus, who was standing next to Lepidus. He was a little confused, so he followed Lepidus in, who was very polite.

When he saw Caesar sitting under the patio in the main hall, he smiled gratefully at Lepidus and stood respectfully in front of Caesar.

Caesar coughed twice, picked up the writing board of the clerk next to him, asked Pethenius's identity very softly, and then put the writing board back, "How do you want to relieve debts, or do you want to seek a position?" Woolen cloth?"

"I'm ashamed to say it. Dear Chief Executive, I really can't bear the debt. I just hope to find a military position in the province. Please..."

"Well, our army currently has no vacancies for military tribunes or deputy generals. I heard that you are a very experienced officer. It's a pity." Caesar spoke decisively, "If you don't mind, I'll leave immediately. The Republic has a colonial commission for internal and external Gaul, and I can help you get a position there."

"But..." The wrinkles on Petnaeus's face were distorted, and he didn't know whether to cry or laugh. You must know that those who participated in the Colonial Committee were all big sponsors, and only they had the strength to rise from the plains. It's a new city, and I don't know what benefits a down-and-out person like him can get from joining it.

At this moment, he suddenly saw Lepidus (who was still called Calabis in his mind, of course) standing next to Caesar, leaning down and discussing something with Caesar very affectionately. As a result, Caesar nodded frequently, and finally said to him cheerfully. Said: "Well, the Republic will recently fund Ptolemy's Restoration Army. We need a volunteer army of three thousand people, and we need experienced senior officers even more."

"I can do it, I can do it, Your Majesty the Governor! I have worked my way up from the legion level, and I am qualified for any position, even a centurion." Petnaeus didn't care to think about it. "Calabis"'s true identity, he hurriedly shouted. (To be continued.)