Roman Slave Owner

After Pompey left, Emilia walked in with a child in her arms.

Is Pompey gone? Did he talk about Mucia?

Seeing the blazing fire of gossip in Emilia's eyes, Li Wei looked helpless.

Not only men are interested in this kind of thing, but women are even more interested. He has seen Emilia and the others discussing this matter more than once.

Yes, by the way, if you want to go out to bring more people these days, I'm afraid Metellus and the others will jump over the wall and seek revenge from you.

Levi said.

OK.

Emilia said.

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Pompeo's reaction did not exceed Li Wei's expectations, and he really proposed to divorce Mucia.

It is said that the Metellus family is very dissatisfied, but it is a pity that they can only endure it at such an important juncture.

In the Vatican, several of Li Wei's confidantes are discussing the upcoming citizen assembly.

Of the three justices, only one belongs to us, and the other two belong to them. In addition, the divination officials are also theirs. They will definitely use divination to prevent the normal convening of the citizen assembly. If we mobilize a large number of people, it is very likely that money will be wasted.”

Cicero said.

Don't worry about the fortune teller, I will take care of it.

Li Wei thought for a while and said, The key is the two justices.

Justice Aquilinus was born in a down-and-out nobleman. He owes a lot of debts. I think we can start from here.

Markian said that over the years he has become more obese, and his whole person has developed sideways.

It looks round and chubby, which is festive.

In whose hands are his debts?

Levi asked.

In the hands of several lenders in Rome, including Crassus. I think we can buy some of his debts and threaten him with this. If he doesn't listen to us, we will make his debts public and drive him out. Out of the Senate.

Markian said.

But many elders are in debt. If we do this, we will break the unspoken rules and will be opposed by the elders collectively.

Cicero said.

Ma Jian didn't answer, but looked at Li Wei quietly. After all, it was up to Li Wei to make up his mind.

Li Wei thought for a while and said: Just do what Marcian did, and buy all the debts except Crassus. Remember to keep it secret and don't attract the attention of Metellus and the others.

OK.

Markian said with a smile.

In fact, he had already purchased part of Aquilinus' debts. Since the rise of Brutium, he has put more and more pressure on himself.

So Marcian finally took the initiative, and he decided to make the matter look good.

As for the other justice, Claudius Marchelus, he is a very conservative nobleman, a typical elite faction. He despises all outsiders and is a die-hard supporter of Metellus. It is very difficult to persuade him.

Cicero continued.

Li Wei couldn't help frowning. Marcellus was a very powerful family of Claudius, and played a very important role even in the last years of the Republic.

His family is very rich and has almost no shortcomings. He also has a few lovers, but it is difficult for us to threaten him with this kind of thing.

Markian said with some helplessness.

Cicero, go talk to him and see if you can win him over. For example, you can support him and his son as consuls and judges. The conditions can be a little more generous.

Li Wei thought for a while and said.

All right then.

Cicero said.

For this citizen meeting, our original plan remains the same. I will secretly send two more legions of crusaders. They will dress up as ordinary people and try to be as inconspicuous as possible. Another 3,000 tenants will be transferred to attract their gaze.

Levi said.

Since the Spartacus rebellion, he has only reduced the crusaders of one legion, mainly to prepare for the expedition after serving as the governor, so that the crusaders he gathered in Rome are close to 3 legions.

Coupled with a legion stationed in the Vatican, basically as long as the Citizens' Assembly can be held, he will win.

All right then.

Everyone said one after another.

While Li Wei and the others were discussing how to deal with Metellus, a very secret conversation was also going on in the Metellus family's manor.

Master, they said that Li Wei is not coming out of his castle recently, and they can't find a chance to assassinate him. They hope you can find a way to transfer Li Wei out of the castle, only in this way can there be a chance of assassination.

A slave said to Scipio Metellus.

This slave was very young, about the same age as Scipio, and was his personal slave.

I see, I will find a way. Let them find out the route for Levi to go to the Hostilla Hall, and I will notify them the day before the meeting of the Senate.

Scipio thought for a while and said.

Obey, master.

After speaking, he left here.

After he left, Scipio's expression became contorted.

Metellus is simply a coward, when he said the words to assassinate Levi.

But it didn't take long before he regretted it, saying that the assassination plan had to be postponed, otherwise he would be too suspicious.

How could Scipio tolerate this kind of thing, he just wanted Metellus and Li Wei to fight, only in this way can he avenge the destruction of his family.

Thinking of this, he left here to find a relative of his own family.

In the past, the Scipio family had countless marriages. Although the Scipio family fell, their influence is still there.

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In a hotel room, Marcian had a warm smile on his face and got up to welcome Aquilinus.

My dear Justice Aquilinus, I am very glad that you are here.

Aquilinus was tall and thin, with a pair of gray eyes, wearing a well-fitting toga, looking at Marcian with deep disgust, which made Marcian a little dissatisfied.

Markian, can you tell me why my debt came into your hands?

Aquilinus said in a sharp tone.

I think you know the reason very well. Consul Li Wei wants you to support him. He doesn't need you to do much, as long as you declare the heavenly sign to be auspicious on the day of the citizens' meeting.

Markian couldn't help frowning and said, this is really an arrogant guy.

This is impossible. This is disrespect to the gods. I will truthfully tell the celestial phenomena that day.

Aquilinus said bluntly.

Ma Jian sneered, and told the sky truthfully, did he think himself a fool?

If you refuse, I will disclose your debts, and I think you should understand what the consequences are.

Makian said bluntly.

At least 80% of the elders owe debts. You are making an enemy of the entire Senate.

Aquilinus couldn't help but furiously said, this damned vampire dared to threaten him.

So what if you're an enemy? I'll drive you out of the Senate first.

Makian said disdainfully.

With Li Wei's support, he is not afraid of breaking the unspoken rules.

you……

Achilinus was so angry that he pointed at him speechless, what should he do?

He kept thinking, and soon his eyes lit up, and he came up with an idea.

Okay then, I agree to your terms.

This is really great. I think you will never regret your choice. I assure you that if you want to be a consul, the Patriarch will definitely support you.

Markian laughed.

Aquilinus sneered, it would be more or less the same if Li Wei said this.

But he didn't intend to expose his big words, but said: I hope to be able to get debt relief, you know I have not been well-off recently.

Of course there is no problem, not to mention debt relief, even if it is all cancelled, it will be fine.

Marcion said that he was not afraid that Achilinus would not ask, but that he would have no desires.

So he discussed the specific conditions with Achille, but what he didn't notice was that a trace of deep contempt flashed in Achillenus' eyes.

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The sun was rising, and the sun dyed the sky golden.

Many shops in the city of Rome have not yet opened their doors. In the attic directly above a shop, Relius was talking to several people.

These people include Romans and Spaniards.

Although they were dressed in ordinary people's clothes, their expressions carried an evil spirit, and they looked like soldiers who had survived a hundred battles.

Li Wei will come to attend the Senate meeting in a while. You have seen his portrait. Remember that we only have one chance. If we miss a hit, we will run away.

Relius said to them.

knew.

Those people said one after another.

Also, don't get caught.

Relius continued.

Please rest assured that even if we are caught, we will commit suicide and will never be cowards.

said a Spaniard.

That's good.

There was a trace of tenderness in Relius' eyes. These people are true warriors, but today they have to carry out a dangerous mission, and it is unknown how many of them will survive.

Then everyone began to prepare, and four of them left here and walked to the opposite house.

They had already rented a few houses here as a cover, and they would assassinate Li Wei as soon as he arrived.

Relius took a deep breath, and his four companions pulled out a box from under the bed, revealing the bow and arrow inside.

Relius took out a small porcelain bottle, and they all put arrows into the porcelain bottle.

When the arrow was taken out again, the arrow turned black. This is a secret poison. Although it can't be called a blood-sealed throat, as long as it hits, the target will definitely not survive.

Soon the shops below opened as usual, and they hid in their rooms, waiting for Li Wei's arrival.

It didn't take long for them to receive news that Levi was coming.

Livi, riding on a white horse, is talking to Cicero.

He was accompanied by 200 guards. Although the tense situation had passed, he still brought a large number of guards because of his guilty conscience.

So Marchellus declined.

Levi said.

Yes, no matter how generous the conditions I offer, he just doesn't agree.

Cicero said with a wry smile.

He's really a stubborn guy.

Li Wei couldn't help but said.

Cicero smiled awkwardly, he didn't know what to do.

By the way, Cicero, is your daughter engaged?

Levi asked.

No, what's the matter?

Cicero said.

What do you think of my son? Let them get along and try.

Levi said.

Cicero was shocked. He felt as if he was hit by a falling gold pie. How could Li Wei have such an idea.

Of course... no problem, but why did you fall in love with her?

Cicero quickly said that he was of course very happy to form a family with Li Wei, and there were too many benefits in it.

I think Turia is a nice person.

Levi said.

Of course, this is not the case. This is because of Pompeo's wife's cheating. It feels terrible to wear a cuckold.

He didn't want his son to wear a cuckold, so he wanted to find a good wife for him.

In history, Cicero's daughter married very early, and her life was very unfortunate.

Not only did she die early, her husband had affairs, but she had never heard of Tullia having an unfaithful husband.

He didn't want to see Tulia go down the path of misfortune in his previous life, so he didn't mind helping her, which was also considered as helping his son.

Cicero was overjoyed by Livy's suggestion, and he and Livy eagerly discussed how to create opportunities for their children.

Relius stood by the attic window and watched all this quietly, getting closer and closer.

Then he gestured to his companions across the street, they bent their bows and set their arrows almost at the same time, and then aimed at Levi below.

Relius had already started to leave the room and went downstairs.

Li Wei didn't know anything about all this, but a guard behind him discovered this and let out a loud shout.

careful!

Before Li Wei could react, he was thrown off the horse by the guard, and then hit his head hard on the ground, followed by the sound of arrows being shot into the flesh.

Tortoise formation! Turtle formation! The 100th team protects the general! The 200th team pursues the enemy!

A squadron leader shouted.

The shields protected the top of Li Wei airtightly, and arrows were shot at the shields, but they were all blocked by the shields.

Cicero looked at all this with a look of fear, but fortunately the enemy's target was not himself, otherwise he would be dead.

He quickly got off his horse and hid in a nearby shop.

At this time, a large number of guards had rushed into the houses where the assassins lived, and then fought with some assassins who could not escape.

The other guards dragged Li Wei into a shop, still surrounding him airtight with shields.

At this time, a lot of blood flowed from Li Wei's head, and his head hit the ground and broke.

Li Wei looked at all this angrily.

asshole! Someone dared to assassinate him! This is simply unforgivable.

At this time, he glanced at the soldier protecting him, the blood flowing from him had turned black.

This made him frightened for a while, but luckily he escaped the catastrophe.

Not long after, a centurion came to report.

Report to Patriarch, we killed 4 assassins, originally captured 2 alive, but those 2 assassins all committed suicide.

Is anyone running away?

There seem to be... two.