Roman Slave Owner

All the elders, you look at me, I look at you, who is this?

Rabirius also looked confused, he thought for a while and said, I'm going to visit Elder Metellus's house right now.

After saying that, Elder Rabirius left here.

Li Wei did not stop him, but said: By the way, remember not to be late for the Senate meeting tomorrow morning.

Hearing this, some elders suddenly realized.

They finally understood Li Wei's purpose. He was using the Crusaders to scare away some veterans who opposed him.

Then take the opportunity to convene a meeting of the Senate, so that the elders who support him will have an absolute advantage, and no matter what proposal is passed, it will be passed smoothly.

However, more than half of the Senate meeting must be attended to have legal effect, so he forced some elders to prevent them from running away.

Catiline opened his mouth wide in surprise, it turned out that he could still play like this.

No wonder some time ago, Li Wei kept creating tension.

Crusaders were continuously sent to Rome, and even the Roman Daily kept advocating that Li Wei wanted to cleanse the elders.

But there was a little joy in his heart, so he was the third person to rule Rome.

At the same time, he is extremely contemptuous of Li Wei. If he were Li Wei, he would have been a dictator for life long ago, and he still played house with them.

Okay, let's not talk about these unhappy things. Don't be polite today, please enjoy the food I prepared for you.

Levi said loudly.

Immediately, there was a burst of cheers in the palace, dispelling the doubts in their hearts, and many elders were relieved.

Although some people slandered Li Wei endlessly, they were also very fortunate that such a day of mass cleansing should never come.

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***

In the middle of the night, a large number of veterans were stationed in a village along the Appian Way.

Pompey ate dinner with a gloomy face. Li Wei finally occupied Rome. What should he do?

Do you want to meet Li Wei in battle! It is not an easy task to defeat Li Wei!

Moreover, Li Wei didn't seem to have any intention of going against him, instead he sent someone to send him out of the country as a gift.

Up to now, Li Wei has not sent anyone to sneak attack, which shows his goodwill.

The elders talked a lot, but they couldn't come up with a charter, and finally decided to wait and see what happened in Rome.

At this moment, a slave came in.

Master, I'm back.

Why did you come back now?

Pompey asked with a sullen face, this is the slave who went to visit Metellus.

Elder Metellus is fine, just under house arrest. He wants me to tell you something. Later, when he was leaving, he met Elder Rabirius, and he told me a very important thing.

What's up?

We fell into Li Wei's trap. There was no plan to purge the elders at all. These were all rumors released by Li Wei. He wanted to scare away those elders who opposed him. His purpose was tomorrow's Senate meeting and the citizens of the day after tomorrow. General Assembly.

said the slave.

What did you say? Are you sure it's true?

Gabinius said in shock, how is this possible?

Yes, I went to the homes of more than 20 veterans, and found that they either ran away, or were forced by Li Wei to attend Monimie's birthday party. Senator Rabirius was forced to attend It’s the birthday party, and he told me that it was because Li Wei was afraid that the number of elders who participated in the elders meeting would not be enough, so he tried to force them to stay in Rome.”

said the slave.

The elders looked at each other, how could such a thing happen.

They were so frightened by a rumor from Li Wei that they escaped from Rome, who would dare to believe it. It is no wonder that Annius repeatedly emphasized today's participation in tomorrow's Senate meeting, and it turned out to be for this reason.

Pompey's face was also livid, and he could completely imagine how Li Wei would laugh at him in the future.

Get your horse ready, I'm going back to Rome.

Pompeo said.

Pompey,

Let's just wait. What if this is Li Wei's conspiracy, maybe he wants to trick you back and kill you.

At this time, an elder said.

Pompey took a deep look at him. He was well aware of the elder's thoughts, and he probably believed it, but it was nothing if he missed attending the Senate once, since his own life was not important.

Don't worry, I know Li Wei. If anyone wants peace in Rome, he is definitely one of them.

Pompeo said.

Why?

The elder asked curiously.

Because of the Holy Cult, every passing day, the Holy Cult will become stronger. He doesn't need to do anything. After a few years, he will be the uncrowned king of Rome. Twenty years later, even if he wants to be emperor, it may not be impossible. He is the one among us who most desires peace.

Gabinius said.

All the elders couldn't help but suddenly realized, and then cursed one after another.

It was so treacherous that they fled Rome in fright.

You wait here first, and I will send someone to contact you after I confirm that everything is fine.

Pompeo said, and left here after speaking.

The elders glanced at each other and finally decided to stay here.

Although peace is in Li Wei's interests, what if he loses his mind? After all, his own life is still very important.

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A round of dark red sun hung high in the sky, and thick fog rose in the city of Rome at some point, covering the whole of Rome in thick fog.

The Roman Forum was filled with thousands of heavily armed guards, talking loudly and laughing from time to time.

Some passing senators snorted coldly when they saw them, and then entered the Hostilla Synagogue.

The synagogue today is much quieter than before. Some elders either sat quietly in their seats or communicated in low voices after they arrived.

However, there are also some elders who are happy and happy. Without those annoying guys, they feel that this bad weather can be tolerated.

Li Wei sat on his ivory chair, watching all this with a smile.

Pompey is not here, Crassus is not here, Metellus is not here, this is the Senate that I like.

At this moment, a tall figure appeared at the door of the Hostilla Hall.

Seeing him, many elders were overjoyed.

Pompeii! Why are you back!

This is great!

...

Some elders stepped forward and surrounded him as if they saw the backbone.

Pompeo greeted them with a smile, and after a few words, he came to his seat.

I didn't expect you to come back. It's really beyond my expectation.

Li Wei said with a smile.

If you don't come back, I'm afraid you will laugh me to death in the future.

It's really possible.

Li Wei thought for a while and said.

I have to say you played beautifully, but don't you think it's too much? How many people were scared to leave Rome.

It was just a misunderstanding. It may be that some herald misunderstood me and gave the wrong order. I apologize for that.

You think I'll believe you?

Whether you believe it or not, anyway, I believed.

That's the most outrageous thing I've ever heard in my life.

Thank you. I appreciate the compliment.

The two talked with smiles on their faces, looking like good friends, but they knew that they could never go back to the past.

Betrayal once is enough!

Then the two sides shut up and looked at the Senate quietly.

Seeing that the elders were almost here, Li Wei stood up.

Dear elders, although some unpleasant incidents happened yesterday, these incidents have passed. The most important thing for us is to look forward. Now I announce that the meeting of the Senate can begin.

At this moment, two guards dragged a fortune-telling officer out. This fortune-telling officer was thin and pale, his eyes were dull, and he couldn't even stand upright. stand firm.

He glanced at the sky at the entrance of the synagogue, and then said: Tianzhao... good luck.

Next, I announce that the meeting of the Senate has officially begun.

Levi said.

Wait, what's going on with him

At this time, an elder said.

Li Wei glanced at him and found that he was Rabirius.

He snorted coldly, did not speak, but glanced at Cicero.

Cicero stood up knowingly and said, What's the matter?

Why is he like this? I remember that Aurunkus is in good health. How did he become like this?

Rabirius said.

Yesterday... I hit my unfilial son, but I didn't expect to get hurt.

A smile that was uglier than crying appeared on the face of the fortune teller.

I do not believe.

Rabirius said.

After speaking, he walked towards the fortune teller, Li Wei's face became even uglier, this damn guy.

But soon he was stopped by Lucias, who was very close to the fortune teller at the entrance of the passage.

Senior Rabirius, what are you doing? Please go back to your seat and don't disrupt the order of the Senate meeting.

Go away, I suspect that he was injured maliciously, and I want to conduct a physical examination on him.

Elder Rabirius said.

Guard, Elder Rabirius disrupted the order of the meeting and pulled him out.

Li Wei said solemnly.

Soon the guards came up and dragged Rabirius to the outside of the auditorium.

At this time, only a few people who were close to Li Wei were left in the civilian tribunes, and no one stopped them at all.

You stop, I am the elder, you can't do this.

Li Wei, you can't do this! You tyrant!

...

Senator Rabirius struggled desperately, but was dragged out by the guards.

Pompey opened his mouth, but he still didn't speak in the end.

Dear Consul, I... I have a question.

At this time, a veteran said timidly.

what is the problem.

Li Wei said lightly.

Yesterday I went to see Elder Metellus and Elder Keller. They both applied for exile and asked me to convey this sentence to the Senate.

The elder said.

Li Wei took a deep look at him, Are you sure you heard right?

I……

The elder looked around, and he knew that if he confessed, he would offend Li Wei to death.

I've heard that too.

At this time another elder said.

I've heard that too.

And I.

...

One after another, the elders stood up and expressed their support for the elder, and finally the elder nodded quickly.

Li Wei's face gradually darkened. He didn't expect so many people to talk to Metellus at this point. Could it be that he really wanted to kill him.

I think what they said should be true, it's better to let them go into exile.

At this time Pompey said.

Li Wei took a deep look at him and said: Whether the criminal goes into exile is decided by the judge, since the judges of Aquilinus and Marcellus are missing. So, this matter is handed over to Tuscus Justice.

Tuscus was one of the three justices and Levi's retainer.

No problem, I will visit him after the meeting and I will confirm for myself whether he really intends to go into exile.

At this time, Justice Tuscus said.

I will go with you then.

Pompeo said.

Tuscus couldn't help frowning. If Pompey accompanied him in person, then this matter would not be fooled.

no problem.

Li Wei said, and then winked at Lucias calmly.

Lucias nodded knowingly, the tribune of the people had the sacred duty of guarding the passage.

He immediately walked to the entrance of the passage, called a centurion, and quietly ordered a few words.

All this is in the eyes of Pompey, which makes his eyes full of haze.

Dear elders, today I have two proposals that I would like to submit to the Senate for discussion. It is already a new year, but the treasurer and the construction officer have not been elected, which has caused too much trouble for the country. I think we should have as many citizens' assemblies as possible to elect treasurers and builders.

So I propose again that at the next market day's citizens' meeting, the citizens' meeting can be held regardless of the signs of heaven.

Levi said loudly.

There was no sound in the Senate, and they had long been mentally prepared for Li Wei's proposal.

Most of the veterans who opposed Li Wei were scared away. If Li Wei hadn't stopped many people, maybe all the people who stayed were his supporters.

It seems that this proposal will definitely pass!

Another proposal is that, as far as I know, many senators are now in great debt. They borrow heavily to become senators, and they hide their debts. Therefore, I suggest that a ten-member committee be established to investigate this and expel those unqualified senators from the Senate. I have a list of the ten-member committee here, and I suggest that this list be voted on next.

Levi said loudly.

Hearing this, there was an uproar in the Senate.

They didn't expect that Li Wei actually planned to clean the elders, but they used another method.

You must know that debts are the norm for the elders. Could it be that he is planning to turn the table over.

I firmly oppose it. It is the supervisor's job to check the assets of the elders, and the ten-member committee has overstepped their authority.

One of the elders said excitedly.

Seconded.

Seconded.

...

A number of elders objected loudly, and Li Wei sneered, this is beyond your control.

Next, I will announce the discussion of the first topic. Due to time constraints, I hope that each elder will not speak for more than 5 minutes. Dolabella, what's your opinion?

Li Wei ignored them and went straight to the point.

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