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Chapter 807 A Letter
If it is said that what they said at the beginning could make the civilians vigilant, but the next slander against Marcus touched the sensitive nerves of the civilians: "I know you, you are a lackey of the Cominellius clan, You were the one who framed Lord Marcus at the citizens' assembly!"

"Graeus, you were one of the nobles who captured Lord Marcus back then, and you dare to appear in front of us!"

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Just when the crowd was excited, a voice shouted: "Kill them and avenge Lord Marcus!" Soon, the quarrel turned into a fight, and the venue became chaotic, with screams and cries. one slice.

"Your Majesty!" Tormid saw this situation on the stage. He was afraid of trouble and hurriedly asked Davos for instructions: "Do you want to stop it?"

Davos shook his head: "Wait a minute."

After a while, the bugle sounded, and the soldiers on the sidelines roared again, and sent a detachment to squeeze into the crowd. A dozen nobles and diners were beaten to death, and the soldiers dragged them out. He was left on the sidelines, but doctors were sent to treat other injured civilians.

At this time, Davos continued to speak loudly in front of the calmed crowd on the high platform: "I'm afraid you don't know that Marcus secretly wrote a letter to his family after learning that he was falsely accused. , showing his determination to die, do you want to know what he said in the letter?!"

The Roman people listened to the messenger's translation, and their curiosity and guilt prompted them to shout without hesitation: "Think!!!..."

"Then let Publius Manlius read this letter to you." After Davos finished speaking, the Roman people were surprised: Publius Manlius is The elder of the Roman Senate, the current patriarch of the Manlius clan, he actually took refuge in the Dionians? !

When the people who were skeptical saw the man walking up the platform, their eyes widened in surprise: that was indeed Publius Manlius.

Facing the eyes of the Roman people, the current patriarch of Manlius lowered his head in shame.At this time, Davos's voice rang in his ears: "Let's begin, Lord Publius!"

He trembled even more, and it occurred to his mind that the ferocious Dionian soldiers last night chopped off the heads of more than a dozen Roman nobles he was familiar with in front of him. The blood and heads on the ground shattered the fragile heart of his heart. For the sake of the family's survival, he chose to surrender, just like when Marcus was executed by the Senate, he quickly made the decision to "surrender to the senators and no longer use the family name Capitolinus" .

Under the smiling gaze of Davos, his hands trembled slightly, and he took out the letter that was written by himself in imitation of Marcus's notes and dictated by Davos: "...Pu... Publius, my brother, you don’t have to... try to persuade me again. I am very aware of the despicable tricks of the Senate. They slander me and want to restore the kingship. This is to kill me!

I have always fought bravely in my life and have never surrendered to anyone, so I will never kneel down and beg for mercy from them, even if they use heinous crimes to slander my reputation, usurp my honor, and let them follow me in the dispute. Even though the civilians doubt me, I have nothing to fear!

My only regret is that I have made a promise to help those people who believe in me and follow me to fight against the Senate, to help them lift their heavy debts, and to let them all have their own land. Let their cattle and sheep be grazed on Roman public land!In fact, there is a promise in my heart that I have not told them, that is, they can also have the opportunity to run for high-level official positions in Rome, become senators, and serve as consuls... Unfortunately, all this can no longer be realized.

I finally understand now that it is almost impossible to win power for the common people through words!If the gods can give me another chance, I will definitely arm the people, use sharp spears and the anger in my heart to overthrow the terrible and greedy rule of the Roman nobles, and establish an elephant like I have often told you. A beautiful political system like the Kingdom of Dioria south of Rome, every citizen enjoys equal rights regardless of nobles or civilians! ——" When he read this, Publius Manlius raised his head and glanced at Davos not far away. The real author of this letter was listening carefully, as if this letter was real. existence.

When he turned his gaze to the bottom of the high platform, he suddenly saw that many people were already sobbing. He was stunned for a moment, subconsciously increased his volume, and continued to read: "Publius, my brother, from now on in the family It's up to you to take care of the matter. If possible, try to help a group of civilians in need... I am not willing to die on the charge of being a dictator! The gods above will definitely punish me for my injustice. , Those who benefit from my death should not be too happy! Signed: Marcus Manlius Capitolinus"

After Publius finished reading the letter, there were already cries in the square. Most of the people did not doubt the authenticity of the letter. They were moved by Marcus's persistence in fighting for their rights before he died. , they were ashamed that they had not resolutely saved such a great and noble leader.

Among the cries, someone shouted excitedly: "Marcus!"

Countless people responded loudly: "Marcus!!! Marcus!!! Marcus!!!..."

The people in the square shouted his name in unison, excitedly.

The shouts echoed over the city of Rome, causing the senators and nobles on the Capitoline Hill to stare at the square. They saw the crowd gathered in the square and thought that these Roman people were fighting against the Dionysians. Little did they know that these Roman civilians were excitedly mourning the noble traitor they hated most.

The excitement of the Roman people lasted for a while before gradually calming down.

At this time, Davos said loudly: "A year after Marcus was killed, a plague broke out in Rome. This was by no means a warning from the gods to Marcus who wanted to be dictatorial, as the priests said, but a warning from the gods to Marcus who wanted to be dictatorial. God's punishment for those who falsely accuse a great Roman hero! And today, we Dionians came to Rome, also in response to Marcus's curse, to overthrow those Roman nobles who are above you and cruelly oppress you, Together with you we will build a new Rome as Marcus said in his letter!"

When Davos was giving a passionate speech, Publius Manlius kept nodding aside.

Although the Roman people were still full of vigilance and suspicion, they looked at Davos with less anger.

Someone had the courage to ask loudly: "How are you going to build a new Rome with us?!"

"Good question!" Davos responded immediately: "Now, my newly appointed Roman administrative adjutant will answer your question and issue my order!"

Then, the Roman people saw a man wearing a gorgeous Bolton with black piping and white stripes walking onto the high platform with his head held high. After saluting King Davos respectfully, he turned to face the people in the audience.

Some people standing at the front and living in the Roman ghetto suddenly opened their eyes in surprise: Isn't this Valquez? !
Someone else couldn't help shouting: "Valquez, is that you?!"

Valquez held his head high and said proudly: "I am now the Roman administrative adjutant appointed by His Majesty the King. I have a higher position than the alderman you are familiar with. Please show respect to me next time you speak!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience was in an uproar. Everyone was whispering to each other, and soon the news spread throughout the audience: a Roman civilian who was once like them was once a slave, but now he became a member of the Kingdom of Dionia. Senior officials lectured them from a high platform.

Davos calmly looked at the turbulent audience on the stage, and was very satisfied with the huge impact that Valks' example had on Roman civilians. Citizens leave the original city-state for some reason and join another city-state, maybe even an enemy state, but they will basically not be reused, will not enter the inner circle of the city-state, and will often become civilians, which is also an important aspect of Roman civilians. One of the sources (of course, there will also be some clans from other states who drag their families and hundreds of people to join Rome, and are accepted by the Roman clan commune and share power, but then they become nobles).Like Persia, being able to open their minds and accept fugitives from foreign countries, even enemies, and give them great value, such an approach is very rare in the entire Mediterranean country. When their own countries were expelled, they often went to Persia.

And now, how will the Roman civilians behave after suddenly seeing the huge change in Varchus' social status?Davers will wait and see.

The neat roars of the Dionian soldiers once again restored calm to the square.

Varquez cleared his throat, took several breaths, recalled what he had tried to memorize yesterday, and said loudly: "Well, His Majesty King Davos announced to all the Roman people, 'Since Dionia has owned the city of Rome, , all debts owed by the Roman common people to the nobles were abolished, and all slaves of the Roman nobles and public servants of the original city of Rome became free citizens——'"

As soon as Valquez finished saying this, the slaves at the back of the square cheered.

In comparison, the Roman civilians seemed a little calm. Rome was occupied by foreigners. Most of the senators and nobles ran to the Capitoline Mountains. Of course, it was impossible to ask them to repay their debts, but they also relaxed their brows. , knowing clearly in their hearts: As long as the nobles cannot repel the Dionians, their debts may be permanently written off!

(End of this chapter)