Roman Slave Owner

Those masked men thought about it, tied them together in an extremely shameful way, and then discussed how to deal with this matter.

Some people think that killing people should be silenced, and Pompeo is not easy to mess with.

Some thought they would kidnap them directly for a large sum of money, so as to demand a huge ransom from the Rabinus family and Pompey.

Listening to their discussion, the young Labinus struggled desperately, wanting to make a suggestion to them, never kill people to silence them, and he is willing to pay the ransom.

As for Pompeo's revenge, at least let's talk about life.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound outside, and they immediately fell silent.

Outside the gate, a member of the security team asked questions very politely. They received a report from a child, and there were screams from the house, so they came to ask.

There is nothing here, you go.

Said a muffled voice in the house.

But Sabinus, the captain of the guard, did not believe it. He looked inside through the crack of the door and found that there was no one inside, and even the person who answered was hiding out of sight.

That's... bloodstains!

He found a bloodstain in the corridor leading directly to the room inside, and Sabinus immediately realized that something was wrong inside.

He changed his mind sharply, and then said: I'm very humble, sorry to bother you, let's take our leave now.

He gestured to his team members, signaling them to leave here.

The team members understood without asking, and followed him out of here.

After coming to a safe distance, Sabinus said with a serious face: There must be something wrong inside. I found blood stains inside.

Then what should we do?

a team member asked.

Borrow a ladder from a nearby resident, and climb over the wall to get in.

Sabinus looked at the courtyard. The walls of the courtyard are very high, but if there is a ladder, it should be possible to enter.

His team members nodded in agreement. Sabinus was shrewd and capable, and they all believed in him.

So they found a family and borrowed a ladder, and then quietly approached the house.

They leaned the ladder against the wall, and one team member cautiously climbed up the top of the wall, but found nothing, not even the person who had spoken to them.

He gestured to his teammates below and jumped right inside.

He was about to open the door, but found that the door was locked and could not be opened without a key.

In desperation, he had to signal them to jump down.

Two more team members jumped inside. When Sabinus climbed up the wall, some masked men suddenly rushed out from the attics on both sides of the house.

Holding bows and crossbows in their hands, they aimed at the guards who jumped into the yard.

careful!

Sabinus exclaimed.

The members of the security team in the yard also noticed this situation. One wanted to hide in the house, but found that the house was locked.

A bow and crossbow was fired, and the exposed team member was shot into a sieve. Only two team members hid behind the pillars and were not shot.

At this moment, the door downstairs opened, and six masked men rushed out. They held daggers and charged at the guard members.

Seeing this, Sabinus was shocked. There were more than ten people who showed up. How many enemies are there?

Sabinus hesitated, should he jump down?

If he jumped down with his team members, they might all die here.

At this time, several people rushed down from upstairs to join the battle group. They all held short swords. Facing the siege of more than a dozen people, those two people were quickly killed by random swords.

Sabinus watched all this with horror on his face, not expecting his three team members to be killed by them so quickly.

The masked men upstairs set up their arrows again and aimed at him.

Seeing this, Sabinus hurriedly jumped down the stairs.

Captain, what's going on inside?

A team member asked, they have heard the screams inside.

There are a lot of people inside,

Go call for support.

Sabinus said with a pale face.

The team member nodded and left quickly.

What about them? Why don't you rush in.

A member of the team asked.

Don't go in, there are more than a dozen robbers inside, they have daggers and crossbows.

Sabinus said.

Hearing this, the team members were shocked, they knew that the team members inside were dead.

Sabinus kept thinking, these enemies are by no means ordinary people, where did he come from as a robber?

Rome in this era is like China at that time, there are many thieves and robbers everywhere.

Not long after, he heard no movement inside.

He looked into the yard through the crack of the door, but found that there was no movement in the yard, only a pile of corpses remained.

Surprised, he climbed up the stairs again, but there was no one inside.

He still didn't go in, what if it was an enemy trap?

When the brigade support arrived, they rushed inside and found 5 dead bodies and a pair of tied naked men and women.

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Rome was a complete sensation, and no one among the melon eaters thought that such a thing would happen.

Pompey's wife and the elder's son Yehehui encountered robbers, not only the personal slaves died, but also three guardsmen died.

A big case involving 5 lives, involving Pompey, the elders, an affair, a vendetta, and a conspiracy. It is even more bizarre than the most bizarre novels. The limelight of the incident even overshadowed Saturnin's death.

The Roman Daily followed up and reported on this incident for three consecutive days. During these three days, the newspapers were out of stock and reprinted.

In the Vatican, Li Wei sat on a chair with a warm smile on his face.

The wine in his hand swirls into a beautiful vortex, chatting with Rufus.

Rufus, I confess to you. My dealing with Metellus has nothing to do with the use of the Slavery Act, it is a personal vendetta between me and him. I assure you that neither I nor my men will ever Support any bill limiting the use of slavery.

Although Rufus had some doubts in his heart, he was grateful on the surface: This is really great, you don't know how heartbroken I was when I knew you supported Saturnin. I have always regarded you as my idol , My heart was broken at that time.”

I hope you can explain this to your friend.

Extremely happy.

Li Wei laughed, Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, I think we can become good friends again.

Of course.

Rufus said flatteringly.

Although he is a very famous knight in Rome, he is still far behind Li Wei. Li Wei can explain it himself and think highly of him.

You know that in 18 days a citizens' meeting will be held to judge Metellus. I sincerely hope that you and your disciples can remain neutral. I don't know if you can do it.

Levi said.

Rufus didn't agree right away, but looked embarrassed.

What's the matter, do you want to support Metellus?

Li Wei's face immediately changed.

Of course not. I was counting the date. I seemed to have something to leave Rome that day.

Rufus said quickly.

Haha, is it? That's great. I have a very close relationship with many kings in the East. You know that slaves are very cheap there. If you want to open up business there, I can write you a letter of introduction.

Levi said.

This is really great. Recently, I have been wanting to import some oriental goods, such as Parthian carpets and Chinese silk. Many Romans like these things very much. But my purchase channels are very poor. The price they give Both are high.

Rufus said.

It's very simple. I can write a letter to some of my protectors for the King of Antioch and Armenia. I think they can provide you with stable and cheap channels.

Levi said.

Really? That's just wonderful. Thank you so much!

Rufus laughed.

He didn't expect this kind of benefit. Originally, he didn't want to participate in the big fights, so he just took the opportunity to leave Rome to avoid the limelight.

So Levi asked for paper and pen, wrote him a few letters, and Rufus thanked him a lot before leaving.

Not long after he left, a guard came to report.

Report to the owner, Pompey is visiting.

Really? Ask him to come in.

Li Wei said with a smile, he didn't expect him to endure it for three days before coming to the door, he really could bear it.

It wasn't long before Pompey entered, wearing a fringed toga.

His eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at Li Wei angrily as soon as he came in.

My dear friend, you are here at last, come and sit.

Li Wei said with a smile, as if he didn't see his angry expression.

It can only be said that this is a tragic child. Because of his own reasons, the story of him wearing a cuckold has spread throughout the Mediterranean and has become known to everyone.

Li Wei, tell me, did you do this?

Pompeo said angrily.

Is it about Mucia?

Levi asked.

That's right.

How is this possible? How could I do such a thing! I have always regarded you as my friend, although you often do things that are sorry to me.

Li Wei said dissatisfied.

Why is it such a coincidence? As soon as your people sued Metellus, his daughter immediately exposed this kind of thing.

Pompey, you must talk about evidence in everything. Without evidence, it is slander! Even if you are my friend, you can't slander me like this.

Li Wei looked really angry.

Dare you swear?

Of course I dare. If I swear in the name of the true God, will you believe me? As long as you believe me, I will swear.

Looking at Li Wei's sincere eyes, Pompey still didn't quite believe it.

I know you are very angry, very angry, but this is not a reason to push everything on my head. I don't believe this kind of thing will happen. Although I have a bad relationship with her, I always thought she was a good wife and mother , I didn’t expect that all of this was an illusion.”

Levi said.

That's enough, don't mention her anymore.

Pompeo said angrily.

Okay, let's not mention her. I have wine here, would you like a drink?

Levi said.

Pompey took a glass, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it down.

Would you like some whiskey, the wine is not strong at all.

Levi said.

All right.

Soon Li Wei asked someone to deliver his collection of whiskey, and then gave him a glass.

This is a good wine that I have treasured for 5 years. I would not take it out to entertain ordinary people.

Levi said.

Pompey downed the glass of whiskey and let out a contented groan.

It really is good wine, is there any more?

Pompeo said.

Of course, if you like it, I'll give you a few bottles.

Then I won't be polite.

Pompey looked at Li Wei bitterly while drinking, which made Li Wei's heart shudder.

what happened again?

Have you read the Roman Gazette these days?

Pompeo asked.

Look, I know what you want to say. In fact, I sent someone to talk to Cicero yesterday and asked him to delete the matter about Mucia. But today he sent someone to tell me that the people have the right to know the truth, Advising me not to interfere in these matters is simply bullshit.

Levi said.

Pompey sneered, and Li Wei's face was getting thicker as far as Cicero's soft bones could say such things.

Then when will there be no more stories about Murcia in the newspapers?

Pompeo said.

He knew that it was best not to play any fake games with Li Wei, and to ask him directly for the most real result.

I promise that from tomorrow onwards there will be nothing about Murcia in the Roman Gazette.

Li Wei said solemnly.

Pompey nodded, and he had achieved his purpose of coming, so the Roman Daily made him terribly angry.

While persuading him to drink, Li Wei said, If you're not happy, drink more. It'll be much better if you get drunk and sleep.

Pompey didn't speak, and after taking a big sip, he scolded sharply: Musia, that bitch, how dare she do such a thing.

She's gone too far, and I've heard she's had more than just trysts with little Labienus.

Levi said.

Pompey's expression changed immediately, and he took a deep look at Li Wei.

Who else?

Appius Claudius Pulker.

Levi said.

In fact, he was also very surprised after knowing the result. He didn't expect Appius, who looked steady, to be so flirtatious.

Bitch!

Pompey cursed viciously.

Li Wei looked at him with pity. The saddest thing about a man is that the whole world knows that his wife Hong Xing is cheating, and he was the last one to know. Even if someone heard about it, they would not dare to tell him about it.

If you want revenge on them, I can help you.

Levi said.

Okay, I'll come to you if I need your help.

Pompeo said.

In the end, Pompey left here without a few drinks, and Li Wei didn't ask him if he planned to divorce. He believed that he would make a wise decision.

As for whether Pompeo will turn against him because of this incident, he thinks there is a high probability that he will not.

In his previous life, Caesar cuckolded Pompey and Crassus. Not only did they not turn against each other, but they became allies.

Publius Claudius Pulkel cuckolded Caesar, and they did not turn against each other. Instead, they became allies afterwards. It was really difficult for Li Wei to understand the style of foreigners in this regard.

He didn't expect Pompey and Metellus to turn their faces, as long as he remained neutral for a short time.

He would drive Metellus's allies away from him, one by one, in order to kill him at the Citizens' Assembly.