Roman Slave Owner

At the head of the city of Regium, a soldier of the slave rebel army was mourning, and they were defeated again.

Ixion had a serious face. A large number of Roman soldiers outside the city were digging trenches, and the earth walls became taller at a speed visible to the naked eye.

For at most three days, Regium will be completely surrounded.

The slave rebel army is completely over!

Li Wei was inspecting the Roman army at this time, and a middle-aged man in a white toga was following him closely. He was tall and bald, with a flattering smile on his face.

He is one of the mayors of Turi City. Turi City is not far from Regium, but only a day's journey. As for the Roman military camp, it is even closer.

Knowing that the general has won again and again, the residents of Turi City were very excited, and specially entrusted me to send supplies and condolences.

The corner of Li Wei's mouth showed a vague smile, There is a saying in the far east, if you don't do anything, you can either rape or steal. You have sent so many things for no reason, have you done something bad?

The mayor's heart suddenly jumped, did Li Wei receive any rumors?

But he kept his face on the surface, and said dissatisfiedly: What is the general talking about, we came here to express condolences with good intentions, how can the general say that about us.

Li Wei glanced at him indifferently, and Xiao Mian was playing tricks on me.

If I don't hit you hard today, my brother won't be surnamed Li.

You know we captured a lot of prisoners, such as Onomamos, Ganix, and Castus. They always say some inexplicable things. For example, someone made a large-scale transaction with the slave rebels in exchange for slave rebels Attack Turi. Do you think I should take their word for it?

The mayor staggered, almost fell to his knees, and then wiped his cold sweat.

He kept yelling in his heart, why couldn't those slaves who killed thousands of knives be stricter, and confessed to Tuli City!

The Romans were extremely cruel to cities that colluded with the enemy, such as Capua in history.

Citizens were either killed or sold into slavery.

The mayor could no longer sit still at the thought of being sold into slavery.

General, you must understand our difficulties. At that time, Spartacus was powerful, and Rome did not send reinforcements. Turi City is not an opponent at all. If they do not compromise, they will slaughter all the people in Turi City.

the magistrate wailed.

I understand, that's why I didn't tell the Senate about it.

Levi said.

Thank you, General, for your understanding. Turning around, Tuli City will definitely send a generous gift to the General. Everyone in the city is grateful to the General...

The mayor was overjoyed.

Li Wei couldn't help but rolled his eyes, did he think he was an idiot, a little sweet talk could get rid of him.

No, just donate your illegal gains to the church.

Hearing this, the mayor's face darkened.

Their illegal income was astronomical. Spartacus robbed many manors and cities, and all the money flowed into Turi City.

Although they purchased materials and traded them to Spartacus, the profits were absolutely huge.

But he understood that he had no choice, if he didn't agree, he would be sold as a slave.

clear.

The mayor gritted his teeth and said.

The amount must not be less than thirty million dinars.

The corner of the mayor's mouth twitched. The amount was too high, but he could still bear it with gritted teeth.

no problem.

Li Wei nodded, True God will forgive you for your mistakes.

Hearing this, the mayor breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Wei got a lot of money for nothing, which made Li Wei feel very good.

In this way, the speed of preaching is faster, and maybe the church should open more church schools.

The rebel army did not interfere with the Roman army's wall-building plan, and they had completely lost confidence.

Two days later, a four-meter-deep trench and a four-meter-high earth wall were built, and Regium was completely surrounded.

Li Wei ordered people to build trebuchets and boulders, and only waited for everything to be ready before attacking the city.

From autumn to winter, the weather in Regium City became colder day by day.

In a courtyard, Sarah entered here with a bucket, and then closed the gate.

This is a traditional two-story Roman-style single-family building, somewhat like a courtyard house in Beijing.

There are attics on both sides, and the walls of the attic are painted with ivy.

There is a small pool in the middle, and the sunlight shines down from the patio in the middle.

After bypassing the pool, there was the inner court and the altar dedicated to the gods. Sarah lifted the bucket to the pond with difficulty.

Since the defeat, Spartacus moved out of the city mansion and came here.

As for those military affairs, he no longer managed them, and handed them all over to Curius and Ixion. The whole person seemed to have lost his soul, and he was extremely decadent, which made Sarah very distressed.

Walking into Spartacus' room, he found that the room was full of alcohol.

Spartacus was still lying on the bed, and there were some wine bottles on the table.

One of the bottles still exudes a strong aroma of wine. It is the whiskey produced by the Levi family, and it is also the favorite of Spartacus during this period.

Still not getting up? It's already noon.

Sarah walked to the bed and kissed him gently and said.

Let me sleep a little longer.

Spartacus closed his eyes and said.

Okay then, you sleep peacefully, and I'll cook.

Sarah said, anyway, this is their last time, every day is earned, let him do what he wants to do.

After Sarah left, Spartacus opened his eyes.

Pain filled his eyes, but he quickly closed them again.

The self-blame for failure gnawed at his heart like a poisonous snake, and he was really ashamed to meet the soldiers who followed him.

Not long after, all the meals were ready, just like coaxing a child, Sarah finally coaxed Spartacus out to eat.

The two ate in silence, Sarah trying to liven up the atmosphere.

But without eating much, Sarah threw up.

What's wrong with you? I've noticed that you've always been like this recently. Is there something wrong with your body?

Spartacus asked.

It's nothing, I haven't had a good appetite recently.

Sara said with a forced smile.

Staring at her face, Spartacus shook his head.

Is there something you are hiding from me? Go to the doctor when you are sick.

No, I've already seen the doctor, and he said it's fine.

Spartacus nodded, just go to the doctor.

But soon he was startled, and then suddenly looked up at Sarah.

Are you...pregnant?

Nothing, you think too much.

said Sara, only turning her face away.

And Spartacus found that her eyes seemed to be red.

No, I'm going to the doctor.

Spartacus said, and was about to leave after speaking, but was held back by Sarah.

Please don't!

Looking at Sarah's begging eyes, Spartacus already knew the answer.

At this time, he had mixed feelings, and then he cursed fiercely: Asshole! Asshole!

Of course, this is not scolding Sarah, but scolding himself.

He hates his incompetence! Hate your own trash!

His child was dying before it was born!

He and Sarah had a child before, but died of illness not long after birth.

I shouldn't have redeemed you back then!

Spartacus said.

It's okay, you don't have to blame yourself.

Sara said, but the tears could not stop flowing from her eyes, she also felt very sad for her child.

No, I will never let my child die before it is born.

Spartacus stood up and said.

He must do something for him, otherwise he will not feel at ease when he dies.

Is there anything you can do? Curius and the others broke through twice, but they all failed.

Sarah said.

If it can be exchanged for the lives of women and children, I can lead my army to surrender!

Spartacus said.

In history, Spartacus once offered to surrender to Crassus, on the condition that the lives of those gladiators be exchanged for the lives of other rebel soldiers.

The situation is much worse now. If he puts forward the same conditions, he can guarantee that Li Wei will not agree.

Do you really want to do this?

Sarah asked.

We are already dead, so we might as well exchange our lives for you.

Spartacus said.

But I'm afraid they won't agree.

Don't worry, leave this to me, and I will convince them.

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At this time, Li Wei didn't know about the changes in Regium City, and he was having a headache.

Pompey led the army to the border of the Rucombe River, but the Senate ordered him to disband the army on the spot and forbade him to lead the army across the Rucombe River.

After all, now is completely different from history. Li Wei surrounded the rest of Spartacus, and he was about to win a big victory. Of course, he didn't need the help of Pompey's army.

So Pompey had to send his friend Gabinius to find Livi. What should he do?

Tell him to lead the troops directly across the Rucombe River, just say come to Regium.

Li Wei thought for a while and said.

But the Senate will not agree. Without the consent of the Senate, leading the army across the Rucombe River is a rebellion.

Gabinius said that this seemingly very sophisticated young man, nearly 30 years old, has won the trust of Pompey.

There is always some risk in doing great things. As long as he leads troops across the Rucombe River, I will send troops to attack Regium, and then we will join Rome.

Levi said.

Gabinius hesitated for a while, but still did not agree, so the risk all fell on Pompey.

Then what does Pompey mean?

Li Wei frowned and said.

General Pompey wants you to attack Regium now. After you take it, don't disband your army and go north immediately. General Pompey crossed the Rucombe River at the same time.

Gabinius said.

Li Wei thought about it, Nima is really narrow-minded, but there is no problem.

Okay, let's do it.

Seeing that Li Wei agreed without much haggling, Gabinius quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He could see that Li Wei really wanted to join forces with Pompey, rather than setting any trap for Pompey.

Then when will you attack Regium?

Gabinius asked.

Just the day after tomorrow.

Li Wei thought for a while and said.

Okay, I'll wait for you here.

Gabinius said.

Li Wei agreed to come down and sent someone to take him down to rest.

He was about to convene his lieutenant general to hold a combat meeting when a guard soldier walked in.

Report to the general, an envoy from Spartacus has come to see you.

Understood, bring him in.

Although it was strange that Spartacus would send an envoy, Li Wei still planned to meet them.

Not long after, a tall, bearded Thracian with light tattoos walked in.

Ovidis, the envoy of Regium, has seen General Levi.

The Thracian said respectfully.

Did Spartacus send you here for something?

Li Wei asked lightly.

General Spartacus entrusted me to send a letter, please look at it.

Ovidis said.

Li Wei nodded, and immediately a guard soldier stepped forward to take the letter.

After reading it, Li Wei was very surprised. He didn't expect that Spartacus wanted to surrender, but the condition was too harsh. It was impossible for him to agree to the request to spare the slaves who rebelled.

You tell him that it's okay to surrender, but it's impossible to spare those slaves who rebelled.

Levi said.

Spartacus talked with Curius and the others, but Curius and the others firmly refused.

How could they sacrifice their lives for some women and children?

Ovidis was not surprised by this. He said: It's fine if the general doesn't agree. Spartacus has another sentence for me to bring to you. He hopes that the general can spare the women and children in the city. For this reason, he is willing to represent Since he surrendered, he hopes that the general can guarantee the safety of Sarah's life. Sarah has not killed a Roman, she is innocent.

Hearing this, Li Wei was extremely surprised.

I never thought that Spartacus was willing to surrender. Could it be because of Sarah?

I can agree to his request, but those women and children will either be returned to their original owners or auctioned off as slaves.

Levi said.

Can't you, General, buy them?

Ovidis said.

Why should I buy them?

Li Wei asked curiously.

My general, you understand that once they return to their original owners, they will most likely die.

Ovidis said, We heard that the general was very kind to his slaves, and we hope that the general will buy them.

Li Wei admitted that he was right. No slave owner would not be wary of female slaves who participated in the rebellion. Death might be their final destination.

Li Wei frowned and asked, How many women and children do you have?

There are more than 4,000, more than 3,000 women, and more than 200 children. If the general lacks money, we still have some, and we can pay to buy them.

Ovidis rejoiced.

How can such a female slave be arranged? Li Wei was very hesitant, but he finally agreed.

Okay, but I will pay for it myself instead of you.

I don't know how many people are staring at him now, he doesn't want to make mistakes in such trivial matters.

Thank you, General, for your mercy! Thank you, General, for your mercy!

Ovidis said excitedly.

He also has a wife who agrees with Spartacus's approach very much, so he volunteered to be an envoy.