[Ancient Rome] How to Divorce the Tyrant Nero

"I thought your reaction would be calmer." Scylla, who noticed Octavia's emotional changes, said calmly: "It's not the first time that the emperor of the Claudius family likes little boys, besides Tiberius Even the reserve priests in the temple will not be spared, and I don’t know if Neptune passing by will punish him like Minerva punished Medusa after he broke the legs of the two little boys.”

In the end, Scylla boldly said: "Besides, in your class, sex and bribery are very normal methods."

"The premise is that the victim of sex and bribery is not Nero." Octavia analyzed: "I know very well that little Agrippina does not have much ability to support Nero to make a difference in the political arena, at least with Brett. Compared with Tanikus, the little Agrippina has poor connections and funds, and now she is only relying on the gimmicks of Augustus' direct line to hang those careerists of the knight class."

In fact, if Messalina in history hadn't been dizzy because of the contact between Claudius and little Agrippina, coupled with the instigation of others.Little Agrippina will not accumulate a lot of people and politicians who support her out of sympathy by being suppressed by Messalina again and again.

Regardless of how notorious Caligula is, in the eyes of the Roman people, his reputation is still very high.After all, it was the practice of Roman citizens and free people to ridicule and humiliate nobles, and Caligula not only did a very good job in this regard, but also lifted the ban on extravagance during Tiberius' reign and reopened the arena.

If Nero is really Caligula's child as the rumors say, then this pair of "father and son" can be said to be of the same temperament.

"She's not Antony who embezzled Caesar's military expenses. Where can I raise money to pave the way for Nero?" , while preaching that abstinence, desire, and reserve are the virtues of the upper class, so a large part of Roman citizens would only have two or three children.

Even if their wives hope to be productive enough to free themselves from male guardians and become financially independent, their husbands are unlikely to be able to afford the upbringing of multiple children.

And like Octavia's great-grandfather Mark Anthony, a father with 7 biological children and 6 stepchildren is undoubtedly strong evidence that the Roman Senate at that time criticized him for using power for personal gain.

Of course, they all selectively forget that Augustus has been acting as the temporary guardian of the nephews in Rome, and the queen of Egypt will not let Antony alone bear these.

"From this point of view, little Agrippina's move can be regarded as the most cost-effective political investment." Scylla frowned and said, "It's just that once this matter is exposed, the emperor's reputation will be second, and Nero's future will be completely determined." It's over."

"The question is, has this matter been exposed?" Octavia asked without thinking, "Is it you who have the guts to expose the news, or Pallas who has the courage to disclose it? Gripina backwashed."

"Can this matter be washed?" Scylla thought that he had been groping in the black area for several years, but he would still be surprised by the cheekiness of politicians and nobles again and again.

"When Augustus inherited the inheritance of Julius Caesar, there were many speculations and curses about this kind. If little Agrippina uses this to lead citizens to guess that there are forces who are slandering Nero, Who do you think they will think of first?"

"The Queen and Brittanicus."

"At the same time, it will also allow little Agrippina to strengthen the connection between Nero and Augustus. After all, similar situations may create similar heroes, and the people will once again remember that Nero is the one who should inherit the throne."

And under the blessing of such a halo, let alone Brittany Kus, even Claudius may be shaken.

Scylla didn't know what to say anymore, thousands of words rolled to the tip of his tongue and turned into one sentence: "It's so cruel."

In order to let her son ascend to the throne of God, little Agrippina was really barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, so she gambled everything she could.

"This is not all about little Agrippina." Due to family reasons, Octavia has habitually thought too much, so she further deduced: "Even if the trend of public opinion deviates from little Agrippina's prediction, she You can also use this matter as a handle to threaten the emperor and even the Claudius family, and then get married again and have a legal son. Who will be the bank for her second son at that time? Maybe we all have to deal with little Agger Lipina swallowed her anger and opened the back door wide."

"Then what should I do?" Scylla didn't think that little Agrippina would be merciful to the forces of the Claudius family after she came to power, and she had already invested too much in Octavia, so she would change her thigh It's too late.

"Go and help me stare down Lucius Hiranus and Yulia Livia." Octavia's solution came quickly: "Since my father has forgotten little Agrippi If Na threatens him, then I will remind him of it and kill others as an example.”

"I understand." Scylla said by inference: "I will let the prostitutes gradually reveal the news to the emperor's guards and Matronas, and the rest is up to you."

"Well! It's hard work, you go back to rest first." Octavia asked Titus' son to send Scylla back in person, and the whole person was uncertain under the cloudy candlelight.

…………… I am the dividing line……………

In the end, Claudius' secretary-general, Narcissus, personally sent slaves that met Octavia's requirements.

A German who is proficient in tanning, a Greek who is good at carving, and an Egyptian who is very good at painting. It is said that his ancestors painted tomb murals for nobles.

Naturally, Narcissus did not dare to accept Octavia's money, he just wanted to learn more about little Agrippina from Octavia.

Don't look at Narcissus in history as the last straw that killed Messalina.

In fact, if it hadn't been for Meserina's sudden desire to marry her lover and oust Claudius from the throne, Narcissus would never have had a feud with Messerina, and would even help Messerina Na to kill little Agrippina.

"If you have any other needs, you can ask the slave to tell me at any time, there is no need to spend a sesterti at all." Narcissus, who received the information he wanted, respectfully said: "Also, I have a personal request Hope you can help."

"what's up?"

"Help me monitor Pallas." Narcissus, who has always competed with Claudius's other freed slaves, said unabashedly: "I suspect that he has colluded with little Agrippina, Also please find evidence for me."

"If Pallas betrayed my father, I will not be the one who strikes first, but me." Octavia stared into Narcissus' eyes, making him feel guilty: "Even if there is Pallas The handle should also be in my hands, not you, a secretary-general, do you understand?"

"Understood." Narcissus thought about the fate of the former royal secretary-general, and took a step back with a wink.

Octavia, who won three high-priced slaves for nothing, gave them an urgent task, hoping to reproduce a very cost-effective propaganda method at the end of this month.

Ancient Roman version of shadow puppetry.

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I saw this article on Western Roman on my mobile phone. The collection (low) and nutrient solution (high) are very eye-catching. It seems that I am not the only one who is in the cold circle.

The fate of the former royal secretary: Caligula’s secretary was executed after he woke up from a coma for reporting that he and Tiberius Jr. had murdered the emperor. Here is Octavia’s warning to Narcissus not to try to centralize power, and be careful to set himself on fire .