Augustus Road

"Make me richer than my neighbours. ± Capstone novel," - A prayer on the altar of a Roman family

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A wide trench has been excavated from all sides of the Bergalon Emperor's manor, with barriers and iron fences set up outside. Strict barriers have also been built along the garden. Centurions with big shoulders and round waists are standing guard at the gates, and messengers and spies are standing guard. Going in and out, just as Cicero said, this manor that originally belonged to Caesar has become Antony's headquarters.

When Octavian and his entourage gathered in front of the manor, Antony first issued an order to refuse the audience. The servant stood up and said to Octavian, "Sir Antony is now the acting consul of the city of Rome. He will be the acting consul of Rome in the coming year." The governor of Syria has many political affairs to deal with, so he is not in the manor at the moment."

"I'm here to ask for the land deed documents." Octavian said bluntly.

"If it's a land deed, the steward will take it out and give it to you right away." The servants and the centurion on duty obviously blocked it.

"Thank you, but -" Octavian then held up the court seal document, "According to the provisions of the law, since Lord Antony has previously performed the duties of the estate supervisor, it is necessary to be present as a party when the settlement is made again. Accept my supervision and review instead of handing over the title deed hastily.”

At this time, the staff at Antony's gate were speechless. They could only run quietly to see the owner and relay Octavian's words. Antony was also very surprised. He vaguely felt that Octavian was coming with bad intentions. , when they learned that there were actually four to five thousand people following this child. When Emperor Baikalon was surrounded by water. He was even more surprised - but he was unwilling to be restrained by a child. Then he waved his hand and motioned for them to let these young men in.

So, Octavian, Leo, Agrippa and Maecenas walked into the Bergalondi Manor with their heads held high and amid the cheers of everyone.

In the hall, Antony was seated to receive Octavian, who was standing, surrounded by actors, prostitutes, and centurions. It would also be completely disrespectful to Caesar's successor.

But Octavian did not have a fit. He first bowed to Antony and hoped to "allow me to call you my father, Lord Antony."

"Of course, I think your beautiful and dignified mother will be very happy." The slippery-tongued Anthony immediately failed to control his mouth and said such uncultured words.

But Octavian still didn't say anything. He continued to call Antony "Father", "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for some of the things you did after the death of my adoptive father, such as joining forces with my guardian. The murderers debated and prevented the adoptive father from being called a 'tyrant' after his death, and also avoided the fate of his property being confiscated; but I have to say that there are other things you did after the adoptive father died. It's not right."

Antony didn't seem to care at all about listening to Octavian's complaint at this time. Instead, he saw Leo next to him, who was also the legitimate son of Lepidus, so he felt closer and a little guilty, thinking that this child was hanging around with this yellow-haired boy. What kind of future could there be? There might be danger, so he ignored Octavian's words and kept waving to Leo, gesturing for him to come over and stand next to him. He even raised the apple in his hand to express his good intentions. .

"My Lord Antony, please don't ignore my words and listen carefully! Don't look down on me because of my age and appearance. After all, I am still Caesar's heir." Octavian complained suddenly.

These words calmed Antony. At this moment, Curio, who was hiding behind the door and always snooping, also coughed twice, so Antony put down the apple in embarrassment and continued to say to Octavian with a stiff smile, "Sorry, I met the child of an old friend. Where did you talk about just now?"

Octavian adjusted his tone and continued to question, "But why didn't you lead the people and veterans to kill the murderer after completing Caesar's funeral?"

"Wow, that doesn't sound like the words of a kid from a Greek academy," Anthony said sarcastically.

"No, I am a standard Roman who believes in blood for blood. Since so many people and veterans have taken up arms and are ready to kill the murderer, why do you suppress Amatius and kill him? ? Why did you let those murderers stay on the Capitol Hill for more than a hundred days? Why did you reach a compromise with them so that they could continue to speak arrogantly in the Temple of Concord?" Octavian shouted.

"Because this is a very complicated case. Those who assassinated Caesar were all citizens and specially chosen fathers. You must also know that your adoptive father also tried his best to ask Catiline to grant Catiline Lin's trial was fair, rather than a decisive death sentence by the Senate. The situation is similar now, so I asked my brother Gaius to seek the position of magistrate first, and then gradually pursued it." Anthony argued.

“But I don’t see the idea of ​​taking things slowly. In your father, Lord Antony, and in your actions, you are always the acting consul and cavalry commander. You have the final say in front of the Senate and the people, but not only did you not intend to judge the murderer, you also drove my guardian and Caesar’s loyal friend Lepidus out of the city, and now he is labeled as a public enemy. Therefore, in this matter, I have to condemn you, my father, Lord Antony! The so-called slow and steady approach itself is also an indulgence to the murderer, because I know that Brutus and Cassius will both be in the city next year. Those who are going to take up posts in distant provinces, the Senate and you are protecting them and letting them escape punishment, all because of you, Father Antony, because of your selfish desires. " "Enough, stop talking about Father Antony, Father Antony!" Antony howled, as if he was disturbed by Octavian, he pointed at several juniors angrily, "You also know that I am the acting consul, so you swagger into the house as civilians, and keep asking me about official matters, then I will answer your official matters. You must know that just How much effort, compromise, and danger did I have to put in to remove the title of "tyrant" for Caesar and let him enjoy the funeral and deification treatment? If my legion did not kill Amadeus, and Rome continued to be in turmoil, then the Senate might vote on the identity of your adoptive father, and then you and I would both be ruined - do you understand ruin? Caesar's property would be confiscated, and his body would be thrown into the wilderness of the Tiber River and pecked by crows. If it weren't for me, would you still dare to inherit this title and enjoy the title of "Young Caesar" from the moment you return to Rome? ' This honorable position? "

But after Antony had finished his rage, Octavian remained neither humble nor arrogant, standing with his companions, and then proceeded to attack further, "Father Antony, please allow me to continue to call you this, even if you and I have differences on revenge, we can temporarily put it aside and calm down. Next, can we talk about the inheritance? Because there are still 200,000 to 300,000 Roman citizens waiting for my full amount of money, which is also clearly required in my adoptive father's will. I am not going to default on the debt, and I believe you are the same." (To be continued..)