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Are you willing to convert to the holy religion? The great true God is merciful and kind. He cares about every believer in the holy religion.

Cassia said nervously that this is her first mission since graduating from the monastery, and she hopes to have a good result.

No, I'm not going to convert.

Menenius shook his head and turned to leave.

Do you have a place to live in Rome? Our church has a charity shelter, which can provide you with a place to eat and live.

Cassia said.

Hearing this, Menenius was taken aback, charity rescue home?

What is this?

The charitable relief home does not require money. Due to our limited funds, although we can only let you live in it for one month each year. But we have 3 charity relief homes in Rome, and you can actually live for free for 3 months.

Cassia continued.

You really don't want money?

asked Menenius.

Yes, and we can provide you with bathing, food, and accommodation. Although the food is very limited and not very good, it is better than starving.

Cassia said.

Menenius was tempted. He had grown up so much that he had never heard of any place that provided free food and lodging, not even the church in Rome, except that politicians distributed some free food when they wanted to be officials.

But... I won't change my faith.

Menenius said a little stubbornly.

It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if you are not a believer, the people there have my friends, and I can ask him to arrange for you.

Cassia said.

Under Cassia's persuasion, Menanius followed him to the Charity Asylum in Subura District.

This is a community consisting of more than a dozen five-storey buildings, with the words Shengjiao Charity Salvation House written on the front of the community.

All sorts of people are coming and going in the neighborhood, their clothes pale from the wash, but not torn, and in good spirits.

Cassia was begging a middle-aged man dressed as a priest. Although their voices were very low, Menenius still heard a little bit.

Our beds are so tight lately, there's really no room left.

Father Varo, can you help me? This is my first missionary object, and look at him...

Is he a believer in the true God?

no.

No, we must give priority to providing accommodation for true God believers.

But he is a Roman citizen.

...

The middle-aged priest hesitated for a while. The Holy Church attached great importance to Roman citizens, and finally agreed. They whispered a few words, and the priest named Varo and Cassia came over.

The priest looked at Menenius kindly, Hello, I am Father Varo, the manager here. Since we have limited donations, we can only help a small number of people. We will provide you with free food, lodging, bathing,

But you can only live here for one month a year, you understand?

I see.

Menenius said.

Follow her to register, and then take a shower. Well, your clothes are a little torn, do you need some second-hand clothes?

If I could, I would.

Menenius said.

Father Valo nodded, Well then, someone will prepare it for you.

Cassia took him to start the registration, which included some of his information.

Menenius didn't want to fill it in because he owed some loan sharks and ended up filling in some false information.

Lying in the somewhat hot bath, feeling the dimness of the steam, washing away the dirt accumulated for an unknown number of days, Menenius let out a long sigh of relief.

How long has it been so comfortable, probably a year.

Thinking of the naive Cassia, a faint smile appeared on his face, she was such a nice girl.

Hi buddy, new here?

At this time, a young man in his twenties with freckles came over, with a fake smile on his face, which made Menenius a little disliked.

Yes, how do you know?

Menenius said cautiously.

I'm familiar with the people here, and this is the first time I've seen you.

said the young man.

Menenius did not answer, but quietly scrubbed himself.

My name is Brutium, what's your name?

Menenius.

Your accent sounds like you're from another place.

Menenius did not answer, but glanced at him impatiently.

Ignoring Menenius' indifference, Brutium still said enthusiastically: I know Rome very well. If you have any questions, you can come to me. By the way, are you a Roman citizen? If so, I can help you find an opportunity to make money.

what chance?

Menenius is interested, he is really short of money, and now he doesn't even have a single sesterce, he is really poor.

Serabio Senator wants to be a consul, you know, someone wants to organize people to support him, as long as you are a Roman citizen, you can get 5 dinars.

Brutium said in a low voice.

Menenius's eyes narrowed slightly. He has seen this kind of thing a lot, isn't it just buying tickets? This kind of thing happens every year.

What's the matter with just someone supporting him?

He didn't know that this was Li Wei's advice. The clumsy way people buy tickets now makes Li Wei can't bear to look directly.

Levi asked someone to find an irrelevant third party, and asked him to claim that he was a supporter of Cerapio. The money was his own and had nothing to do with Cerabio. Even if the Senate found out, there was nothing he could do about it. .

Serabio can claim that he doesn't know anything and has nothing to do with that person. You can't object to other people supporting him.

After learning of this method, Serabio admired Li Wei so much that he always felt that Li Wei was better at playing Roman politics than he was.

In fact, this kind of thing is completely a bad street operation in later generations. Every citizen in a western country knows that it is really nothing special.

OK.

Menenius said.

Then it's settled, I'll find you then.

Brutium said.

After talking, the two chatted, and Menenius found that Brutium was really familiar with Rome.

He knew all kinds of gossip, such as which elder was caught cheating and had to endure all kinds of blackmail in the end.

A senator and another senator began to scold each other in the Senate, and greeted the parents of both parties, but they were so good behind their backs that they could wear a pair of trousers.

It was an eye-opener for Menenius, who had never had so many interesting things to do in Rome.

With Bruttim's help, he got a set of better old clothes, and then allocated him a small single room.

Although the single room is small, except for a bed, there can only be a small amount of items, but it is already very good for him.

Lying on this bed, he was full of gratitude to the holy religion, and it might be a good decision to believe in the true God.

***

The sun was shining and the weather was fine.

Serabio followed Li Wei and left his villa, and twelve guards with pistols opened the way.

People on the road saluted Li Wei after seeing him, and some even stepped forward to greet him.

This made Serabio jealous. If he had such great prestige, this term of consul would be stable.

Why do you want to retire? Is it not good to continue to be the admiral of Campania?

Serabio said.

Today Li Wei went to retire. He decided to resign from all his positions. From now on, he is a real civilian.

At this time, the service period of Roman citizens was far from the 25-year period in later generations. A legionnaire could retire after serving 6 years.

After Augustus, the service period was increased from 6 years to 16 years, and then continued to increase to 20 or even 25 years.

Since following Su La, Li Wei's service period has far exceeded this number.

I'm a little tired, and the Senate is not at ease with me, and has been worried that something big will happen to me. I think they will be relieved after I retire.

Li Wei smiled disdainfully.

Serapio was embarrassed, and he knew it all too well.

But which of the things Li Wei did was not earth-shattering, and the Senate would be called hell if it could rest assured.

Then who will be the admiral of Campania?

Serabio said.

Senus.

Levi said.

How could it be him? You are not...

Serabio was a little surprised. The position of Admiral of Campania is very important, and that is where Levi's foundation lies.

Why did Li Wei give it to Sanus? Isn't it rumored that Li Wei doesn't like Zenas?

Don't think too much, I think Thanes' ability is still very good.

Levi said.

Although Serapio was a little puzzled by this, he didn't think deeply about it.

Li Wei smiled at the corner of his mouth, Spartacus, I have given you a chance for revenge, you have to seize it.

By the way, there is one more thing. I hope to establish some colonies and allocate some land for my soldiers.

Levi said.

Every capable commander will try his best to find a way to allocate land to the veterans after winning a battle, which can bring him great prestige.

After Sulla fought the civil war, he established a large number of colonies to distribute land to soldiers.

After Pompey returned from the east, Caesar persuaded him to join the alliance of the three giants by helping the veterans solve the land problem.

I'm afraid it won't be easy. Where do you plan to establish a colony?

Serapio frowned.

The land in Italy has a radish and a pit, and it is by no means easy to take out a large amount of land.

It is easy for the major provinces, and the land can be allocated at will, but the veterans are not willing to go.

Preferably native Italy.

Levi said.

Serabio looked embarrassed. Li Wei knew that this was not an easy task, and he didn't ask for it to be done right away. He just mentioned it to let him prepare.

The general altar in the center of Rome, where two inspectors are working.

As supervisors, their power is very great.

The change of citizen class and the retirement of knights need to be dealt with by them.

A number of Roman citizens and knights were waiting in line here to handle their own business, and Li Wei's arrival caught their attention.

Li Wei? It turned out to be Li Wei?

...

Those knights and citizens exclaimed.

Li Wei smiled and waved, and then lined up behind them.

Hi, I'm Denis, very... nice to meet you.

A knight in front of him spoke incoherently.

Hi, my name is Li Wei, nice to meet you.

Li Wei smiled and stretched out his hand.

It really was him! Everyone exclaimed!

Dennis wiped his hand, then excitedly held Li Wei.

Excuse me, what are you here for?

I intend to retire and resign from all my positions.

Li Wei said with a smile.

What... how can this work?

If you retire, it is definitely the biggest loss for Roma.

...

The knights and citizens spoke one after another.

What a bunch of simple people, much better than those bastards in the Senate.

Li Wei explained the reason to them with a smile. At this moment, a guard came along.

Excuse me, are you General Levi?

The guard said with a look of admiration.

Yes.

The two inspectors invite you to come forward.

That's not good, I'd better line up.

Li Wei said, no matter what you think in your heart, you must say so.

You have disturbed the normal order here.

said the guard.

Li Wei glanced around and found that a large number of people had surrounded the place. As for the queue, there was no such thing.

Okay then, I'm sorry, I might have to jump in line.

Li Wei said with a smile.

It's okay, it should be.

...

Although everyone was a little bit reluctant, they said one after another.

Led by the guard, Li Wei walked in the direction of the two monitors.

Soon he came in front of the two inspectors, and they all stood up smiling when they saw Li Wei, no matter whether they wanted to suppress Li Wei or not, at least on the surface they must give Li Wei enough respect.

Dear General Li Wei, what can I do for you?

said an inspector.

I'm here to retire.

Levi said.

Hearing this, the two inspectors were shocked. They didn't expect Li Wei to suddenly ask for retirement.

Li Wei explained the reason again and took out a piece of paper.

This is my service record, please accept it.

After speaking, he handed over the piece of paper to them, on which his service experience was written, including senior generals and so on.

The two inspectors agreed with just a glance, and then stamped it.

Your retirement is a loss for all of Rome.

A supervisor said regretfully, but only he knew how much sincerity there was.

It didn't take long for the news to spread rapidly in Rome.

Li Wei retired and became a civilian.

Many elders expressed their appreciation for this, which made many people breathe a sigh of relief.

Without the military power, Li Wei's threat is much smaller, but some people are not satisfied. They still think of ways to weave Li Wei's crimes one after another, and prepare to launch a fatal blow to Li Wei at the right time.

***

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At Caesar's home in the Subra district, after a frantic celebration, those who had come to the party left one after another.

Caesar finally successfully succeeded his uncle's position and became a priest.

In fact, the priests in Rome have little power and can still hold various official positions. For example, his uncle served as a priest while serving as a consul.

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