Roman Slave Owner

Aulus looked at the manor in front of him viciously. A five-meter-high blue brick and concrete wall had been built around the manor. The gate of the manor was a thick wooden door covered with iron sheets, and some guards were patrolling the city wall.

What a rich guy.

Aulus said jealously and resentfully.

Even if it's just cheap blue bricks, it would cost a lot of money to build such a city wall.

His face looked a little gloomy. His majestic admiral was asked to reconcile with Li Wei, which was simply unbearable for him.

The words that made fun of Li Wei at the beginning were still in my ears, but now he has to come to ask for peace like a bereaved dog. Aulus feels that the entire upper class of Capua will make fun of him in the future.

He rode his horse and came to a slow stop in front of the gate. At this time, a commander on the city wall asked, Who are you? What's the matter?

I am Olus, the son of the admiral of Campania, and I have something to discuss with your master.

Aulus said coldly.

Those guards gave him a weird look. The grievances between Olus and Li Wei had been spread all over the world, and they all heard about what he was doing here.

You wait for a while, we will report.

The ten husband said.

Olus couldn't help feeling angry, Is this how you treat guests? Let an honored guest wait outside the gate?

These days are special. Without the permission of the owner, no one is allowed to enter or leave.

The ten husband said.

Aulus stared slightly, what does this mean?

Had they discovered the plans of the father and the administrator?

Aulus did not know at this time that Serapio had betrayed them.

At this time, Li Wei was entertaining two very important guests, that is, Scipio and Nias, the elder of the Roman Senate.

Next month will be July, and many people will compete for the consul next month, so Scipio is very enthusiastic about Livi, not only inviting him to Rome as a guest, but also willing to introduce him to the powerful in Rome.

Li Wei was not impressed by this. If there was no Sulla Rebellion, he would really go there. It is still necessary to know some Roman dignitaries.

But after Sulla captured Rome, he carried out a massacre of the powerful in Rome. What should they do when they ask him for help?

Forget it. I like to be quiet and don't like to run around. And there are always people who covet my property. I have to watch here.

Levi said.

Scipio understood this very well, knowing that he was not trying to evade, but he still felt very sorry.

That's no problem, it's just that next month not only will there be consuls, but there will also be financial officers, city officials, construction officials, justices and other official positions. I think many dignitaries in Rome want to know you, and they will use the largest Your sincerity is welcome.”

Scipio said.

The Roman system is like this. If you want to elect consuls and other official positions, Roman citizens must go to Rome to vote in person, not locally.

Therefore, citizens in areas closer to Rome are more valued, because the farther away from Rome, the less willing to go to Rome.

Capua itself is not far from Rome, so it goes without saying that a powerful organization like Li Wei attaches great importance to it.

If Li Wei can be introduced to those dignitaries, Scipio himself can earn a lot of favors, which is very beneficial to the position of consul.

Scipio must seize every opportunity, only in this way can he defeat many opponents.

Li Wei also felt extremely sorry, this is a great opportunity for those Roman dignitaries to owe him favors.

Why don't you introduce some friends to me, and I'll send an envoy to contact them.

Levi said.

Who?

Serapio, a lawyer.

Levi said.

Are you going to make him the administrator of Capua for the next year?

Scipio's thoughts raced,

Immediately thought that this might be the agent that Li Wei pushed to the front desk.

Yes.

Levi said.

Now he is completely unavailable, Serabio's establishment has made great contributions, and his news has played a vital role.

What a lucky fellow.

Nias said with a smile that he knew that Serapio's position as administrator was a sure thing.

And as Li Wei's envoy to Rome, he will definitely gain huge contacts.

No problem, I will entertain him well.

Scipio said, How many people do you intend to send to Rome next month?

Ten thousand Roman citizens, what do you think?

Levi said.

It's really nice.

Scipio laughed so hard that he couldn't keep his mouth shut. Although not all of them were sent, the 10,000 Roman citizens were definitely the most powerful force besides the army.

Can you ask them to bring their father and brother?

At this time Nias said.

Li Wei couldn't help but frowned. He was really greedy. Aren't they satisfied with 10,000 citizens?

It might have some impact on their lives.

Li Wei said that it would be absolutely fine in Capua, but it would take quite a while to go to Rome.

The autumn harvest is over in july, and rome will organize tournaments and gladiatorial matches at that time. It's very lively. We can pay them 15 dinars each for their travel expenses.

Nias said.

Li Wei knew that this was just negotiating conditions. If he wanted to become an official, he had to spend money, and it cost a lot of money.

Even some nobles couldn't afford the money, so they had to borrow heavily for this.

Borrowing money to compete, becoming an official after success, borrowing more money, trying to become a higher official, until becoming a judge or consul, this is the normal state of many Roman officials.

It is said that half of the elders of the Roman Senate once owed money to Crassus. Roman law stipulated that if the elders were found to be in debt, they would be expelled from the Senate. These elders kept their debts tightly covered, so Crassus won Huge influence.

When you become a judge or a consul, it's time to harvest. After the term of the judge and consul expires, you can go to the ten provinces of Rome to serve as governors. At that time, they can embezzle and collect cards.

Not only can he pay off his debts, but he can also live a luxurious life and successfully reach the pinnacle of his life.

Even if people from the local provinces go to the Senate to sue them, it is useless. The protection of officials and officials is not only in China, but also in foreign countries. It is basically impossible to win.

However, there were a few cases where the lawsuits were won. The reason for the victory was often the power struggle within Rome, and the lawsuits of those provinces played only a small role.

Moreover, consuls and justices are qualified to lead troops to fight, and consuls and justices who can win battles are richer. Typical representatives are Caesar, Pompey, and Lucullus.

Take Luculus as an example. After he became consul, he went on an expedition to Pontus, and after returning from the victory in Pondus, he lived a life of extravagance that shocked the whole of Rome.

The highest standard for his treats is 15,000 dinars for a meal, which is equivalent to the annual salary of 130 Roman soldiers. Even Li Wei never had such a luxury.