Roman Slave Owner

Catiline finally left here in a rage, what should he do?

Now that the news that he is going to be fired has spread, those lenders may chase after him for debts, how should he solve his debt problem.

Unable to think of a way, he found a few friends of his Senate, and drank gloomily.

Although he borrowed a lot of money, he was very generous, so he attracted a group of elders to surround him.

It's not that I don't help you, and it's not that you don't know my situation. I also owe a lot of debt, and I'm afraid they will catch me. I went to see Belieus yesterday, and I almost asked him to call him Grandpa. .”

The former justice Longinus said with a wry smile.

Now Li Wei's power is too great. The entire Metellus family has died in his hands. Even the Ombudsman is on his side. The Senate dare not speak out. What can we elders do?

said another friend of his, Manlius.

It's unfair and we have to change that.

Catiline said angrily.

How to change? He has money and soldiers. Unless we can raise troops to defeat him, we have nothing to do with him.

Manlius said.

You're right, we must raise troops to defeat him.

Catiline said viciously.

Aren't you crazy? Now he has more than 8 legions. How do you compare with him?

Longinus said.

Catiline thought for a while, and finally lowered his head with a dejected expression.

Even Pompey and Crassus have acquiesced in his strength, what can he do.

Excuse me, are you the patriarch of Catiline?

At this time a slave came and said.

Yes, who are you?

Catiline glanced at him and said.

My master please?

Who is your master?

Crasu.

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In an alley in the Subra District, Li Wei came here with a large number of guards.

All kinds of sundries and domestic wastewater poured from upstairs filled the air with an unpleasant smell, which made Li Wei consider whether to introduce a health law.

Living in this environment for a long time is not good for people's health, and it is easy to cause plague.

Seeing Li Wei's 12-member honor guard, the passers-by knew who it was. They were all extremely excited and gathered around one after another.

In desperation, Li Wei could only shake hands with them one by one.

After struggling to get rid of them, they finally came to a dilapidated Roman-style residence.

Bruttim, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately greeted him, and said softly, He's still inside.

Li Wei nodded slightly, You lead the way.

Bruttim immediately left the yard first, and the people in the yard were very surprised by the sudden arrival of Li Wei and others.

Before they knew it, they had gone up to an attic.

There are six members of their family. In addition to the mother, there are two younger brothers, a wife and a newborn son. They all live on the third floor and rent two rooms. They have to pay 300 dinars a year for rent. Now he's living very poorly, and Ventidius has just been fired by his boss.

Bruttim introduced him to the Ventidius family.

Li Wei listened while looking at the living conditions here.

Although Li Wei knew about it beforehand, he was still shocked to see these residents.

Some families live in a small room filled with beds and sundries, and there is almost no place to step down.

The corridors are also full of cooking utensils and other things, and many places only allow one person to pass through.

Rome is expensive, it is not easy to live in.

Just like Beijing in later generations, don't people live in basements or even sewers.

When we came to a dark room, a female voice came from inside.

Can't you manage your temper well? Why are you fighting with others again?

What do you see now?

You don't know that guy has too many jobs, let me do all the dirty work, and often call me an idiot, fool, how can I bear it.

What about the rent for the second half of the year? If we don't pay in full, we will be evicted.

I'll go to Little Cato to find a way to see if I can borrow some first.

Hearing this, Li Wei's heart moved.

According to historical records, Ventidius seems to have been with Cato Jr. at the beginning, but when he came to Rome, he checked and found that he turned out to be Cato Jr.'s disciple.

At this moment Bruttim knocked on the door.

Who is it?

The male voice inside said.

Excuse me, is this the home of Publius Ventidius?

Brutium said.

At this moment, the door opened, and a young man about twenty years old appeared at the door.

In fact, he is only 18 years old this year. The ancient Romans got married very early. He got married last year and just had a son recently.

who are you looking for?

He was taken aback when he saw Li Wei, Are you Li Wei's consul?

That's right, you are Publius Ventidius?

Li Wei smiled and looked at the young man at the same time.

I saw that he had curly black hair, piercing eyes, and was not tall, about 1.7 meters tall.

Yes...what can I do for you?

Ventidius said in surprise.

At this time, a teenage woman came out from behind the door with a baby in her arms. After seeing Li Wei, she couldn't help herself, and said with disbelief, Li Wei... the Consul.

Can we go in and talk?

Li Wei said with a smile.

sure.

Please come in.

The two said in a hurry, and then cleaned the house, trying to make a clean place, and finally only made a chair.

It's really embarrassing, the house is really messy.

The young woman said apologetically, with little stars in her eyes, obviously full of admiration for Li Wei.

It doesn't matter.

Li Wei sat on that chair, I'm taking the liberty to visit this time, I'm looking for Ventidius to discuss something.

whats the matter?

Ventidius said with a puzzled look on his face, he didn't understand what Li Wei could do with him.

Do you believe in the holy religion?

Levi asked.

Ventidius looked embarrassed, and was about to deny it, but was grabbed by the young woman.

He believed it, and so did his two younger brothers.

Hearing this, Li Wei had a strange expression on his face.

As far as he knew, Ventidius was not a registered parishioner, as were his two younger brothers, for they all attended church schools.

That's easy.

Li Wei smiled and said, this is actually better.

Are you willing to go to the Crusade to be an officer? It's just because you haven't received much professional training, we need to train you for a while.

Why? Why do you ask me to be an officer?

Ventidius looked confused, if he hadn't actually met Li Wei, he would have thought that the person in front of him was a liar.

He is an ordinary citizen, yet someone invited him to be an officer.

Because the true God told me that if you are willing to serve the Crusades, you will make great achievements.

Levi said.

Hearing this, the young woman couldn't help opening her mouth, and Ventidius was shocked.

Even Brutim and the others looked at Ventidius in shock. The Romans knew that Li Wei's prophecy had come true. Could it be that this little guy in front of him was really a general.

This... I... I...

Ventidius didn't know what to say. He felt that lying was not good, but he was very eager for Li Wei's proposal, which made him very contradictory.

He said yes.

The young woman rushed to say that now there is a baby waiting to be fed at home, and the other rent money can't be paid.

If they don't want to make money, they will be kicked out of this attic.

Ventidius gave her a dissatisfied look, but finally acquiesced.

This is really great. In a few days, I will have someone take you to the Dragon City School for training. As long as you pass the training, you will be a centurion directly. You will also be paid during the training period. If you need it, you can find Bruti M advance.

Li Wei said very empathetically.

It's really nice.

The young woman was overjoyed.

They talked for a while before Li Wei left here.

A famous general is in the bag, although it is still very fresh, but it still makes Li Wei feel good.

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Several horses stopped in front of a house in the Subra District, looking at the door of the house, Caesar looked joyful.

After a year away from Rome, he returned.

He knocked on the door very skillfully, and a slave opened the door with a look of surprise.

Master, why are you back?

Something is wrong, are my mother and Cornelia at home?

Caesar asked.

The old lady is at home, but the young lady is not. How about I report it?

No, I'm going to surprise her.

After Caesar finished speaking, he handed over the horse to the slave, and then walked secretly to his home.

Soon he found his mother talking to a slave girl who saw him.

Caesar quickly made a silent gesture, then hugged his mother, and said very enthusiastically: Mom, I'm back.

Alleria was taken aback at first, but was surprised and delighted when she found out that it was Caesar.

Caesar! Why are you back?

The governor sent me back on business, and I also want to do one more thing.

Caesar said.

According to Roman law, under normal circumstances, 10 of the 20 treasurers will go to the provinces to serve with the governors of the provinces, and the other 10 will stay in Rome.

After becoming the treasurer last year, he was sent to Spain to follow the governor on business.

What's up?

Aurelia asked.

Is Metellus dead?

Yes, you didn't go to see it at the time, the Metellus family is really miserable.

Alleria said with a sigh.

After so many years of experiencing all the massacres in Rome, she thought she had become bearish, but after hearing what happened to the Metellus family, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Political struggles are always so cruel.

Caesar said, Where's Cornelia?

She went out with something, what's the matter with you?

I want to run for the chief priest.

Caesar said with a smile.

What did you say?

Alleria was surprised by her, she didn't expect Caesar to take a fancy to the position of chief priest.

Will you think about it again?

Aurelia suddenly said with a serious face.

Why?

Caesar asked.

You are still young, it is not easy to be the chief priest, and Li Wei wants Cicero to come out to be the chief priest. If you make Li Wei dissatisfied, I am worried that he will drive you out of the Senate. You don't Knowing how tense the situation in Rome has been recently, more than 70 senators have been purged out of the senate by Li Wei. Not only because they are Li Wei's political enemies, but also because they owe a lot of debts, I remember you owed too few.

Aurelia said.

Caesar did make a lot of money during the expedition, but he spent it faster, so he quickly became a glorious loser.

I didn't expect Li Wei to be so majestic now.

Caesar said with a smile.

You're still laughing, but I'm telling you something serious. Even if you want to run for the election, you should ask him for his opinion at the end. Although you have a good relationship with him, it's better to be careful about some things.

Aurelia said.

I see, mother, I'll be calling on him in two days.

Caesar said.

That's about the same. Make a few more friends when you have time, so as not to offend others. Don't be like Metellus, and you will hurt the whole family in the end.

Aurelia said.

She wanted to persuade Caesar not to become an official, but she knew it was impossible.

This is the fate of nobles, every noble is desperately adding glory to himself and his family, otherwise what awaits them is the decline of the family.

Caesar nodded again and again, then coaxed Aurelia, and quickly coaxed her into a smile.

On the streets of Rome, Caesar and Aetius are walking.

Since the two families were very close, Aetius knew that he was back immediately, so he asked him to come out for a chat.

How are you doing in Spain? I hear the barbarians are restless there.

said Aetius.

It's true that they are not safe, but they are not our opponents.

Caesar showed a confident smile on his face, I heard that you took refuge in Li Wei.

Yes, the situation forced it, and it was only a marginal figure.

Aetius sighed and said, My background is not good, unlike you are descendants of nobles. Those Roman dignitaries look down on me, so I can only rely on him.

Will they look down on you? I heard they've been courting the tribunes of the populace.

Caesar said with a smile.

It's true that they tried to win me over, but it's really uncomfortable to get along with them. Some people even talk about the ancient Roman aristocratic accent, and it's unbearable to watch.

said Aetius.

Haha, some people are like that. They always want to emphasize their aristocratic blood. Don't pay attention to them.

By the way, what are you doing back so early?

I want to be the chief priest, I hope you can help me.

Caesar glanced at him and said.

No problem, just ask if you need anything. I have a few friends in the Senate, and I will ask them to help when the time comes.

Aetius patted his chest and said.

Haha, thank you so much.

Caesar said happily that he did not expect Aetius to have accumulated some contacts in the Senate.

At this moment, a bell rang in the distance.

They approached a church unknowingly, and found a couple of newlyweds walking out of the church.

Are they getting married?

Caesar said.

Yes, there are more and more believers in the holy religion. Especially young people, many of them don't go to temples to get married, but choose churches.

Aetius said

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