Augustus Road

But when Octavian took out the family ring, Caesar's adoption documents, the large group of slaves who had seen him, and the certificates of Leo and Maecenas, first of all, a group of local elders of Caesar's party who were familiar with Roman politics joined in. Then came the favored disciples and free people who made a living under Caesar or Lepidus, and later Caesar's veterans who were resettled in this city or surrounding towns all came to Lubii. ＠The top＠ point＠小＠ said,

The whole Lubii was boiling, people were crowding in the streets, and spies from various camps were also mixed in, looking around and asking around. Octavian gave a gift of 200 dinars to each of the returning veterans of the colonial regiment, and 500 dinars to each of the generals. Nar, asking them to remember the grace of their adoptive father and serve as guards, because the current situation is very dangerous.

About five hundred veterans immediately swore allegiance to the two sons of Caesar and Lepidus. Then they appointed Agrippa and Maecenas as military leaders, took up arms, and wore centurions' blue woolen split cloaks. , standing beside Octavian with a majestic look, like a victorious general or consul protecting him. This caused the various killers who coveted Octavian's status and wealth to be frightened and stopped moving forward.

When the banquet and colorful awnings were set up, Octavian, who was wearing a robe, said to all the people, "Everyone, I am Caesar's adopted son and his fully recognized heir during his lifetime. I was born under Apollo." I am a student at Nea College. I learned about the murder of His Excellency Caesar two months ago. I was shocked. Who on earth and for what purpose wanted to kill this man who had brought great benefits to the Republic and the people? My uncle What kind of crime did my father-in-law and my adoptive father commit? That’s why I didn’t rush back to Italy. I just wanted to find out the truth through various channels. But now I know roughly that my adoptive father has not become a tyrant. He had the crown given to him by the people, and his power and personnel arrangements were recognized and legal by the Senate and the People's Assembly. The plot to assassinate him was a private matter. That group of people completely coveted the might and power of my adoptive father. They were not willing to accept their own. The glory of the family was dim, or the debt was so great that they were trying to fish in troubled waters. This was a serious crime. They killed an inviolable person in a sacred place. So I gathered everyone and came, in addition to entertaining everyone. I also want to announce that from now on I am Caesar, I have inherited his name and career, and I will take his place and pursue all my enemies in this world and in the underworld until death!"

After saying that, Octavian rolled up his sleeves. He said loudly, "This bill for the banquet for the citizens and veterans of Ruby City is the first document that Caesar has ever stamped!" After that. He took out the newly cast ring and poked it on the bill.

"Long live Caesar!" All the veterans, as well as Leo and others cheered.

"To the just young Caesar!" All the citizens who accepted the hospitality also raised their glasses and cheered and toasted to Octavian.

When the banquet progressed to the next day, the cavalry sent by Maecenas to communicate had not yet returned. Instead, two military tribunes arranged by Lepidus, Avianus and Fonteus, arrived, bringing with them about a dozen people. More than a thousand mobilized veterans entered Lubii City, and the atmosphere in the city became even more enthusiastic. Everyone, regardless of their identity, cheered for the march to Rome. However, the message brought by Avienus was indeed the guardian. Asked Octavian to "temporarily settle the army in the area near Capua, and then you will enter the city of Rome with a selected bodyguard with a sufficient number that will not be suspected by the Senate and the people to run for the tribunes, because now The people in Rome are unpredictable, and there are dangers of reversal everywhere. The Senate is also full of murderous intentions towards us, so don’t give others any leverage.”

Octavian put down the letter and immediately called his friends over and asked them to take turns to circulate the guardian's request. Then he asked Fonteus to supervise the army, while Avinus went to select the guards to protect him when he went to Rome. "I have to According to the guardian's instructions, you must first run for national office, and then you can legitimately fight against the enemy."

At this time, Leo walked in from the gate. The slaves following him directly covered Octavian with a senator's robe. Then the other cheering veterans began to raise batons and flags for Octavian. Mark, claiming that from now on everyone is his legion, and they will use votes and weapons, either way, to gain any power for Octavian if he wants it.

On the same day, in the Temple of Jupiter in Rome, the Senate summoned Lepidus and Antony to grant them the power of governors of the province without drawing lots. In addition, slaves used mule carts to transport Caesar's huge sculpture to the Cathedral. On Mount Pittor, when it was placed, Lepidus looked at it with a bald head and a wreath of leaves. The wreath was a reward that Caesar received when he first served. He had always kept it carefully in Julius's compound. Now Lepidus He and Antony spent some money to build a beautiful gold star and installed it on the statue and corolla, indicating that Caesar's heroic spirit had become a god in the night sky and turned into a star to continue to shine on the path forward of the Republic.

Many specially selected fathers knelt down and cried in front of Caesar's statue to express their condolences to Caesar. However, this scene actually made Lepidus more alert, so he actually wore a curtain under his robe and brought his guards.

However, the Senate was very straightforward this time. They were really frightened by the armed forces and granted Lepidus the six legion numbers of the Macedonian province and the right to recruit soldiers nationwide, responsible for the conquest of Dacia; and Antony also obtained the governor of the Syrian province he had dreamed of, as well as the numbers and recruitment rights of four legions.

After the altar ceremony was completed, Lepidus and Antony obtained the seal, and then they announced their willingness to withdraw the legions from the city again and reach an understanding with the Senate. After the election of consuls this year, Gaius would be the judge to judge the case of Caesar's assassination fairly and reasonably.

After the martial law was lifted, Caesar's party members were able to speak and express their opinions publicly. Instead, they restrained their violence and began to seek evidence and laws to win a fair judgment for Caesar. At this time, in the Villa Prima, several heralds sent by the Senate, along with clerks, were standing respectfully in front of Lepidus, asking the chief executive to stamp the documents to dispatch the legions to the provinces.

"General Peteneus, you are now the treasurer of the Macedonian province. Now you are ready to cross the sea to the Isthmus of Corinth." Lepidus stamped the documents, and then whispered to the old general, "But you must stay put, free the slaves digging the Isthmus, and recruit a new legion in the Macedonian area to form two new legions. I will stay here to monitor the movements of Rome."

It seems that Lepidus is not going to leave. (To be continued...)