Roman Slave Owner

OK.

All the girls said one after another.

Dad, be careful.

Little Levi said.

Remember to protect your mother.

Li Wei patted his shoulder and said.

Don't worry, Dad.

Little Li Wei said loudly.

Li Wei smiled, and then walked out. At this time, a sharp copper whistle sounded in the castle, and a large number of guards had already begun to assemble.

After the assembly, under the leadership of Li Wei, they walked slowly towards the city of Rome.

On the Roman Forum, all kinds of guards and veterans gathered here.

They are the guards of the elders, and even they feel the danger.

At this moment, the sound of neat steps came from a distance.

A number of Roman soldiers walked in neat steps, wearing bright armor, and then gradually appeared in front of them.

Many of those guards and veterans had ugly faces. I don't know how many people yelled at them. How could someone bring an established army here? It's just crazy.

But after seeing the family crests of those soldiers, they wisely stopped complaining, because they knew that they were Li Wei's men.

An army of 3,000 troops occupied half of the site outside the Hostilla Hall. In the light rain, all the soldiers stood upright like javelins, in stark contrast to the guards and veterans.

Li Wei got off the horse and gently wiped the rainwater off his face.

At this time, there were no twelve retinues holding pistols around him, and the two consuls took turns in power on a monthly basis.

This month it was Pompey's turn to be in power. During this month, Li Wei was not allowed to bring those followers with guns in the city.

Many elders looked at him with dissatisfaction. They thought that Li Wei had gone too far.

Cicero, Geta and others hurried over.

Has your man arrived?

Levi said to Gliuss.

All the crusaders are around the square and are ready to support them at any time.

Glius said.

Li Wei nodded, and then said to everyone: Have you brought everything?

Bring it.

Gaita said.

He revealed the dagger in his clothes, and the others also showed various weapons in their clothes.

Cicero's face was pale. He never thought that the situation would develop to this point.

Remember, if anyone dares to mess around, we will get together. Then, Plautus, you will bring people in and kill them all, no matter who dares to stop them.

Li Wei said coldly.

He will never forget how Caesar was assassinated in the Senate, and he will not make the same mistake.

As ordered.

As ordered.

...

Everyone said one after another.

Let's go in.

Li Wei said, and then led everyone into the Senate.

At this moment, a figure rushed towards Li Wei.

Everyone was startled, and some people stopped him quickly.

After seeing who he was, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Consul Li Wei, please save me. I know I was wrong, please save my life.

Saturn said with a look of horror.

Li Wei looked at him with a strange expression: Why did you come to me now, what were you doing in those days?

me……

Saturnen was speechless for a long time, can he say that he was deceived by Metellus and Crassus?

It's not that he didn't receive the news, but he didn't believe it, because Metellus and Crassus sent someone to assure him that there would never be such a thing.

I know I'm wrong, please help me.

Saturnin said without tears.

Li Wei looked at him regretfully, if he was his retainer, he really wouldn't mind saving him.

Unfortunately he is not!

If he fought against the Senate to save him, the price he paid would be too great.

The state owns the laws of the country, and the family has its own rules. You should run away quickly. But don't worry, I will avenge you.

Li Wei said, and then walked over to the Senate, ignoring his begging.

Geta and the others gave him a sympathetic look, and followed Li Wei into the room.

After entering the Hostilla Hall, Li Wei glanced at the elders coldly.

The Senate immediately fell silent. They knew the news that Li Wei had directly led the army into Rome, and they were all slanderous about his decision.

Metellus greeted him with a smile, and Crassus gave him a smug look.

After noting everyone's expressions, Li Wei went to his ivory chair and sat down.

I didn't expect it to rain today.

Pompeo said.

Yeah, it's also a good day to kill.

Levi said.

Pompeo's expression became unnatural, Li Wei, didn't you say that the bill was not good?

It's not good, but you know he's on my side now.

Li Wei said dissatisfied.

You think I betrayed you?

Pompey said dissatisfied.

So will your people support the emergency law today?

Li Wei asked back.

Won't!

Pompeo said firmly.

Li Wei was silent for a while. There were too many veterans who betrayed him a while ago, more than a hundred.

Even with Pompey's help, he lost control of the Senate.

I'm sorry, I may have misunderstood you.

Li Wei said quickly.

It doesn't matter, it's just that you need to be more cautious. This time Saturnin really committed public outrage.

Pompeo said.

Li Wei nodded, this time he was indeed careless.

It can be said that Metellus and the others won a big victory, and they severely damaged their own power in the Senate in one fell swoop.

After half an hour, people were almost here.

Pompeo glanced at the elders: Now I announce that the meeting of the Senate has officially begun.

The tribunes of the populace immediately sealed off the exit, and no one was allowed to enter or exit.

Li Wei took a look, and Saturnin was indeed not among them.

This meeting was held at the request of the chief elder and chief priest, Metellus. Next, we invite Elder Metellus to speak.

Pompeo said.

There was a lot of applause in the Senate immediately, but some people snorted and just clapped their hands lightly.

Metellus stood up with a smile, and then said: Dear senators, Saturnin proposed a bill some time ago. Although his bill looks good, I think this bill has shaken the foundation of Rome. The reasons are as follows ...

Li Wei looked at him coldly, and was even wary of Pompey, not knowing where things would go today.

So I think it's up to the Senate to declare a state of emergency.

Finally Metellus said, and then glanced at Li Wei intentionally or unintentionally.

Li Wei had a sneer on his face, it would be better for you to jump out, and he was worried that someone else would bring it up.

Metellus' words won rounds of applause from the Senate, and he seemed to be demonstrating against Livi, and Crassus also applauded loudly.

The speech of Elder Metellus is very good. Next, we will enter the discussion on whether to enter a state of emergency. Elder Catullus, please speak.

Pompeo said loudly.

Catullus glanced at Li Wei and said, I object.

Li Wei glanced at him with a smile, not forgetting that he supported him back then.

Elder Dolabella, please speak.

I object.

...

One by one the elders began to speak, and some elders expressed their opposition, but more elders expressed their support. Everyone knew that entering a state of emergency was inevitable.

Next, I announce a formal vote on this, with those in favor of a state of emergency on my left and those against it on my right.

Pompeo said loudly.

All the elders left their seats one after another, and then lined up on both sides of Pompey.

Now I announce that 243 people support it and 203 people oppose it. Rome has officially entered a state of emergency.

As Pompey's words fell to the ground, applause broke out again in the Senate.

Dear senators, in view of Saturnin's special status, I don't think he will give up that bill. This bill has seriously hurt the interests of nobles and knights. They have made outstanding contributions to Rome, so I think the judgment He was sentenced to death.

Metellus said lightly.

agree!

Kill him!

I object!

I object to a tribune of the populace without trial!

...

There was a fierce quarrel in the hall, and some people even got red-faced.

Li Wei was silent, without any excuse.

Metellus looked at everyone with a sneer, and then said: Consul Pompey, I don't think there is any need to discuss it, let's vote directly.

Okay, fellow senators, I now declare a vote on this matter, and those who agree with the execution of the tribunes will stand on my left hand, and those who oppose the execution will stand on my right hand.

I hope that the senators will use this right with caution, because it is a matter of life and death for a tribune of the people.

Pompeo said.

Those elders hardly changed, only one person moved from left to right.

242 votes against 204 votes, I declare that, after the vote of the Senate, the tribune Saturnin is sentenced to death!

Pompeo said.

Good job!

We can't do this!

...

There was another burst of cheers and curses below, with some loudly supporting it and some loudly opposing it.

Dear Consul Li Wei, you are a senior consul, why don't you lead someone to execute Saturnin?

Metellus said with a smile.

I refuse, I object to this behavior of deciding a person's life and death without a trial.

Li Wei said without hesitation.

Metellus's smile remained unchanged: This is not very good, as a Roman consul, how can you convince people that you always violate Roman laws.

That's right, as a Roman consul, you should take the lead in obeying Roman laws.

At this time, Crassus sneered and said.

Krasu, what are you? Do you think we don't know about your private meeting with the virgins of Vesta? Keep talking, and be careful that we will sue you for blasphemy.

At this time Geta stood up and shouted.

You...you are slandering.

Crassus said angrily.

Geta sneered and stopped talking, Crassus thought for a while, and finally stopped talking.

To tell you the truth, I won't do this. Whoever you like can do it. Also, let me tell you, Metellus, don't think that you can do whatever you want if you control the Senate. If you continue like this, you will have retribution.

Li Wei said with a sneer.

After speaking, he stood up and went to the door. Geta and the others snorted coldly and followed Li Wei out.

Metellus' complexion changed slightly, but then he sneered, really not knowing what to say.

After leaving the auditorium, Li Wei took a deep breath and must admit that he lost this time.

Patriarch, do we want to save Saturnin?

Geta asked.

Leave him alone.

Li Wei shook his head and said.

Are we just going to let that go?

Gaita said.

How can it be so simple, Saturnin has won the hearts of the people. Metellus is too arrogant. He thought that killing Saturnin would be all right, but he forgot that people's hearts can be killed.

Li Wei sneered and said, You go back and stay well, Cicero, come with me, I have something to discuss with you. In addition, notify Bruttim and let him pay close attention to Saturnin's whereabouts. If he Report to me immediately.

Okay, Patriarch.

Cicero said quickly.

Li Wei got up on his horse, and then returned to the Vatican with Cicero.

The situation in Rome is too tense these days, and he doesn't want to live in Rome.

Seeing that Li Wei had returned safely, the Vatican quickly opened the gate of the fort.

Emilia and others rushed over in the rain.

It's great that you're all right.

Emilia said with red eyes.

It's okay, my life is very hard, nothing will happen.

Li Wei said with a smile, Okay, Cicero and I still have something to discuss, you go back first.

The girls and little Li Wei nodded. They knew that Li Wei was very busy recently, so they stopped disturbing him.

Back in the drawing room, Cicero asked: What do you intend to do with this matter?

If Saturnin is dead, I want you to make every effort to publicize Saturnin's death in the Roman Gazette. I want people to know what happened, and it is best to make people believe that he was killed by Metellus.

Levi said.

why is that?

asked Cicero.

Saturnin represents the interests of the people. If he dies, the people will definitely hate Metellus. I want you to provoke the hatred of the citizens, and then hold a citizens' meeting to judge Metellus.

Levi said.

Is this too...

Cicero said in shock.

Metellus is highly respected, not only the chief elder, but also the chief priest.

You think we won't win?

Li Wei smiled.

Yes, and he is Pompey's son-in-law.

Cicero said.

How would you know if you hadn't done it? This time I will do my best to kill him by any means. As for Pompey, you don't have to worry.

Li Wei's cold light flashed.

Cicero persuaded a few more words, but Li Wei refused.

In desperation, Cicero could only write the article according to Li Wei's request, and let Li Wei read it in person.

After dark, Brutium personally came to report that Saturnin had been killed by Pompey.

There was a smile on Li Wei's face, Metellus, wait for me to die.

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Sell newspapers! Sell newspapers! Chief Senator Metellus pushes the Senate into a state of emergency! Demand the killing of civilian tribune Saturnin!

Saturnin demanded to limit the use of slaves and to fight for more job opportunities for Roman citizens, but Metellus killed him!

Lycias, the tribune of the people, strongly condemned Metellus' actions and considered him a disgrace to the Romans! Enemy of Rome! Vow to avenge Saturnin!

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