Roman Slave Owner - Chapter 354

“I see, the Crusaders should stop recruiting. Three legions are enough.”

Li Wei said.

“This is really great.”

Valence said excitedly, watching so much money being spent, it is absolutely false to say that it is not distressed.

“In addition, I decided to completely resolve Mettrus in January next year.”

Li Wei said.

The handover of the consul will be in March next year, so Li Wei still has a five-month term.

“How to solve it? We don’t have any advantage in the Senate.”

Cicero said dejectedly that the civilian guarantors originally supported them, but now they don’t even have the advantage of the guarantors.

“Look at this.”

Li Wei pushed a piece of paper in front of them, and everyone quickly leaned over to look at it.

“Grant Li Weishan the governor-general of North Gaul, Shannan Gaul, and Iberian provinces for a five-year term, with an army of 10 legions. He is also allowed to hire allies and mercenaries to participate in the war, including the Crusaders.”

“Grant Li Wei the right to go to war and allow him to attack the Germans and other threatening barbarians, and allocate a total of 100 million dinars for war funds.”

“There is no upper limit to the number of crusaders allowed.”

“In view of the abuse of the power of divination, all future meetings of the Centurion, Citizens, Civilians, and Senate can be held without divination.”

After reading this, everyone looked shocked.

“Patriarch, what do you mean?”

Cicero asked with some horror. He felt that Li Wei was about to make a big deal.

“I decided to submit these to the citizens’ assembly as bills, and the citizens’ assembly will vote.”

Li Wei said.

Since the power of divination has been abused by Metellus and others, the power of divination should be completely abolished.

Moreover, it was too expensive to raise 8 legions of the Crusaders. He decided to let the state and the church help to raise some of them.

He still intends to take 10 legions of troops on an expedition to Germany, in addition to the 2 legions of crusaders, all other crusaders stay in Rome to prevent accidents.

Anyway, I have an absolute advantage in the citizens’ assembly, so I don’t have to be afraid that these won’t pass.

“But… these are too crazy, the elders and priests will be crazy.”

Cicero said.

He can guarantee that once these conditions are put forward, the Senate will be completely mad.

It is impossible for the state to spend money to let Li Wei make contributions. The veterans will definitely oppose it desperately.

The right of divination is a right that the nobles cherish very much. For this reason, all parties have been fighting for hundreds of years. How can they easily give up?

“Don’t worry, they have to agree if they don’t. The citizens’ assembly has the supreme power.”

Li Wei said with a smile, at this time he was very fortunate that he passed in March to give the citizens’ assembly the highest legislative power.

“Patriarch, do you want to do something… a big deal.”

Gaeta said.

“You are right. When the Crusaders complete their preliminary training, I will hold a meeting of the Senate to announce this decision in person. The decisive battle will be in January next year!”

Li Wei said coldly.

He is a little annoying, so let’s solve these things as soon as possible.

Cicero frowned and looked at these clauses, and finally said: “We can pass the abolition clause, but once the abolition will inevitably lead to a great counterattack from the enemy, I suggest that it should be revised.”

“How to modify?”

Li Wei asked.

“It’s better to change it so that all priests and officials with the power of divination should conduct the fortune-telling before the convening of the assembly. Whenever is the auspicious day, let the citizens assembly be held on that auspicious day. Of course, this auspicious day must have a time limit, such as the three proposed in the bill. Between the market and 6 market days.”

Cicero said.

Li Wei thought for a while, nodded, and looked at him appreciatively.

As expected of Cicero, he is thoughtful.

“You make a lot of sense. What we want is that the citizens’ assembly must be held instead of depriving them of their divination rights. This can indeed greatly weaken their desire to resist. That’s it.”

Li Wei said.

After speaking, he took up a pen to amend the clause.

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There was an uproar in the Hostilla Hall, and they were completely shocked by Li Wei’s words.

“Li Wei, what are you going to do?”

Mettrus said in shock and horror.

“I am firmly opposed to the German expedition. Although the Germans used to go south, it was decades ago. Now that the two sides are at peace, why should we start the war lightly?”

“The power of divination is a sacred and inviolable right of the priests. How can it be changed easily? You are blaspheming God.”

“The resolution passed by the dissolution of the Crusade-style Senate should be implemented immediately. You can submit it to the citizens’ assembly, but it does not mean that you can violate the Senate resolution.”

“…”

There was a raging crowd in the hall, and many elders desperately criticized Li Wei, as if Li Wei had done something heinous.

Cicero and the others also defended Li Wei, but their voices were like a wave in the ocean, and they didn’t make much difference.

Li Wei looked at them coldly and said loudly, “I have already said very clearly. See you at the Citizens’ Assembly on the three market days.”

After speaking, he ignored the anger of the elders and left here.

The elders talked a lot, and finally left here helplessly.

Metellus looked gloomy, rejected the proposal that many elders had discussed together, and then winked at Crassus and Pompey, and the three left here separately.

It didn’t take long for them to meet in Pompey’s home.

“Li Wei must be doing something, and it’s a major event, I can promise.”

Mettrus said with a serious face.

“You are right. He dared to propose such a radical plan, which shows that he has decided to give it a go.”

Krasu said.

“Will he lead his troops to attack the city of Rome?”

Mettrus said grimly.

The room fell into silence immediately, maybe they already had an answer in their hearts, but no one wanted to believe this answer.

“What must we do, Pompeo, can you reach more veterans?”

Metluth asked.

“Yes, but it takes a lot of money to contact them.”

Pompeo said, “I have recruited more than 1,000 veterans, but the cost of Rome is too high. Not only do you have to include food and accommodation, but everyone has to pay them 20 dinars every month.”

“This is not the time to be reluctant to spend money. We need at least two veterans of the Legion.”

Mettrus said.

“Are you crazy? What do you want so many veterans to do?”

Krasu couldn’t help saying.

“Once Li Wei is in trouble, these veterans can protect us from killing. You must know that Li Wei has more than 9 legions.”

Mettrus said.

Krasu sneered, after all, Mettrus was not thinking about his own life.

He wanted Mettrus to die, not himself.

“There are too many veterans in the two legions, I’m afraid I can’t recruit so many.”

Pompeo said.

Although he is in touch with some veterans, it is some veterans who are not well mixed up who are willing to obey him.

They need food and money, so they are willing to go out and sell their lives.

Many veterans, wives and children are hot on the bed, and they may not want to wade in the muddy waters of Rome.

“Then how much can you recruit?”

Metluth asked.

“About 5000 people.”

Pompeo thought for a while and said.

“Other people, let me figure out how to gather the strength of the two legions anyway.”

Mettrus said with a grimace.

“The veterans of the two legions cost at least 500,000 dinars per month including board and lodging. Who of you pays this amount?”

Pompeo asked.

Krasu closed his eyes, as if not asking.

It is impossible for him to make Krasu pay the wronged money.

Of course he will make some preparations in private, but it has nothing to do with them.

Seeing this, Mettrus tickled his teeth with anger.

“Pompey, how much are you willing to give.”

“Well, I will call another 5,000 veterans, and I will pay for them, and you will figure out the rest.”

Pompeo said.

Metelus couldn’t help being overjoyed: “Well, that’s it. We must be fast, and try to complete this before Li Wei can react.”

“Ok.”

Krasu said with a smile.

Metellus cursed secretly and continued: “In addition, I think we should contact the governors everywhere. If Li Wei dares to make trouble, we should persuade those governors to enter Rome.”

Pompeo nodded blankly, but he didn’t agree with him. Do those governors dare to do with Li Wei right? I’m afraid they don’t have the guts.

“In addition, I know you have some tenants, and I hope you can arm them when necessary.”

Mettrus said.

“Li Wei has more tenant farmers.”

Pompeo reminded him.

“I…understand, it’s just that it’s a critical juncture, I’m afraid we have to do that.”

Mettrus said that when he was really against Li Wei, he discovered that Li Wei’s strength is really strong to the extreme.

Regardless of financial or military strength, they are several times more than theirs. How can this be fought?

Pompeo nodded slightly, but whether he will arm these tenant farmers at that time will depend on the specific situation.

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Although they tried their best to conceal their actions, they could not help being noticed by Li Wei.

A large number of veterans are constantly pouring into Rome. How could he not be able to detect such a big situation? This forced him to modify his plan and transfer some of the Crusaders to Rome in advance.

With so many veterans and crusaders stationed in Rome, many people have discovered something wrong with Rome.

A large number of knights and nobles began to flee, and the whole of Rome fell into panic.

“Li Wei, I hope that both of you can remain calm and restrained, and don’t let Rome fall into the flames of war.”

Inside the Vatican, Catullus said bitterly.

The situation in Rome now is too severe. The cavalry and nobles can run, but the veterans cannot.

According to Roman law, the elders were not allowed to leave Rome at will.

So some veterans discussed it and decided to send someone to make peace with Shuang.

“Don’t worry, I am calm and restrained. My request is very simple. As long as a citizen’s assembly is held, the crusaders will retreat. I think my request is very reasonable.”

Li Wei said lightly.

Catullus couldn’t help but laughed bitterly, convening a citizens’ assembly is fatal, how could they agree?

“You know, it’s really hard to do.”

Catullus said.

“When is it difficult to convene a citizens’ assembly? Is there something wrong with Rome?”

Li Wei said.

Catullus looked embarrassed, don’t you understand the reason?

“Well, you go and tell Metelus, as long as he pleads guilty and exiles himself, I can consider letting his family go.”

Li Wei said.

“This is really great, I will bring this sentence to him. I hope you stay calm during this time and don’t have any conflicts.”

Catullus exclaimed, as long as the two sides don’t fight.

After Catullus left, Li Wei didn’t know where he got out.

“Dad, are you really going to let them go?”

“Of course not, you have to remember that the words of politicians are not credible. Don’t show any mercy to someone who tries to kill you.”

Li Wei touched his head and said.

Little Liwei nodded seemingly understanding.

After bidding farewell to Levy, Catullus relayed Levy’s words to Mettrus.

Mettrus couldn’t help thinking, and things developed to the present point. In fact, he was very eager to compromise, but Li Wei pressed on step by step and didn’t give him a chance to compromise.

“I hope you can tell him that it is impossible for me to confess my guilt. But I can send Keller into self-exile and have Scipio stand trial, as long as he is willing to let my family go.”

Mettrus said.

He is the pillar of the family. Once he pleads guilty to self-exile, then his home will stay. Keller’s ability cannot support his family at all~www.mtlnovel.com~ As for Keller’s self-exile, it was as early as him. In his plan, as long as he is willing to accept exile, no matter how serious the crime is, he can be relieved.

Once their plan to destroy Levi Genji succeeds, it will be easy to recall Keller.

“Tell him that I don’t accept it. Metellus must plead guilty and accept exile.”

Li Wei told Catullus who came to pass the message.

When the two sides were negotiating, a large number of crusaders came to Rome in various names wearing ordinary clothes.

As the date of the citizens’ assembly approached, the atmosphere in Rome became more and more tense. They knew that if Li Wei would do it, the date would probably be in these few days.

On January 1, the cold wind howled, and the warm winter sun hung high in the sky.

After eating at noon, a large number of cavalry galloped towards the Roman gate.

They wore white cloaks with black crosses. They were the crusaders who had recently stood on the cusp of the storm.

Looking at the Roman gates, Memius took a deep breath.

He finally came back, but he didn’t expect to come back in this way.

“Who are you?”

A soldier guarding the gate asked.

Memius smiled and said, “Memius, the military protector of the First Crusade Corps, please give me your advice.”

“Hello there.”

The soldier said that he didn’t expect Memius to be a military civic officer, and he was so talkative.

Memius and the cavalry dismounted, at this time a large number of crusaders came out of the city, and they all gathered at the gate of the city.

“How long will your people be there.”

Said a Crusader officer dressed as a military conservator.

“It’s an hour.”

Memius said.