Roman Slave Owner

Chapter 16 Threat

“This is sugar? It really is a good thing!”

After receiving the white sugar from Cassius, Saiyanus took a bite and found that it was delicious.

Dior turned his eyes brighter and brighter when he flipped through the roll of sugar cooking book made of papyrus. There were not only various bread cooking methods, but also soup making, which was all-encompassing.

“Uncle, sugar is a good thing, and it will definitely sell well in the future.”

Dior said very positively.

Saiyanus nodded. Bread is the staple food of the Romans. Although the common people certainly can’t eat sugar, the nobles and knights are fine.

Although I don’t know how much money Li Wei made, there must be millions of dinars a year.

When he thinks of millions of dinars a year, Saiyanus’s heart beats faster and his pupils enlarge.

If this continues, he will definitely become the richest man in Rome, with unparalleled influence in Rome, and even become the consul of Rome, which is much stronger than the governor of Capua.

Dior also thought of this question, both of them breathed heavily, and their eyes were filled with endless greed.

“We must get it, uncle you will definitely become a consul.”

Dior said.

He knew nothing more about this uncle. He said that he would restore the glory of his ancestors, but he was an official fan in his bones and wanted to climb up in every possible way.

Of course, there is not much difference between the two.

Dior’s words hit Saiyanus’s G point, and Saiyanus admitted that he could not refuse this temptation.

If you want to become a consul, there is a very important condition that you have money and money to buy the people.

Borrow money to become an official, borrow more money after being promoted, and finally become a consul.

After becoming a consul or a justice, after the expiration of his term, he will make a big profit in the province he has drawn.

For example, after the expiration of the Caesar legal officer, he was drawn to Spain to serve as the governor, but he was blocked by the creditor at home and unable to take office.

Because he needs to repay their terrible debt of 830 tarients, which is about 5 million dinars.

In the end, Krasu was the guarantor for him, and he was able to make the trip.

After the end of the governor’s term, he not only repaid a large amount of debts, but also had a large amount of money to compete for the position of consul. This is the path of the officialdom of ordinary people.

Saiyanus, as a man who has been in officialdom for many years, how could he not understand this?

Saiyanus nodded, “I heard that he recruited many customers.”

A trace of hesitation appeared on Dior’s face, “Yes, he recruited two thousand Capuja citizens as escorts. In addition, he bought a large amount of land and planned to recruit Capuja citizens to farm. I heard that the rent was very low. Only 10% of the rent per year.”

“His ambition is not small.”

Saiyanus said solemnly.

“Yup.”

Ordinary nobles would only use slaves for farming, which would raise the maximum profit, and only those with great ambitions would give the land to Roman citizens for farming.

For example, the big landlord Pompeo, in the war between Sura and Rome, he drew the strength of three legions from his land in one fell swoop. This is the strength of the big landlord.

Saiyanus kept thinking about the gains and losses. A knight with more than two thousand Roman citizens would never offend him if it was not necessary.

Even he will try to please him and let him become his own help.

But compared to the income of several million dinars a year, this is nothing.

Seeing Saiyanus’s face constantly changing like a chameleon, Dior didn’t speak, he believed his uncle would make a wise decision.

After a long time, Saiyanus’s eyes became sharper.

“You go to get his news these days, don’t let any news go.”

“Uncle, you finally decided to do it.”

Dior said with a grin.

“Yes, but this is a tough bone. I’m afraid I can’t eat it alone.”

Saiyanus said.

“How is it possible? He is just a knight?”

Dior said.

“He is a knight with more than 2,000 Roman citizens, with three hundred gladiators and hundreds of slaves under him. Don’t underestimate him.”

Saiyanus said solemnly.

Dior nodded. If it were normal times, a knight with more than 2,000 Roman citizens could almost call the wind and rain in Capua.

Li Wei’s only weakness is that his foundation is too shallow, he has not established inextricable relationships with the senior leaders of Rome and Capua, otherwise he would give Saiyanus a hundred courage and dare not move him.

“Uncle, who are you looking for help?”

Dior asked.

“The ancient tower of the admiral of Campania.”

Saiyanus said.

Rome has a garrison in Capua, which is the capital of Campania, and the commander of that garrison is Guta.

“Should I use strong when necessary?”

Dior asked.

Saiyanus nodded, this is a big bet, as long as the bet wins, the future is bright, and once it fails, it will make a big enemy.

is just an underage child, there must be no powerful means, Saiyanus comforted himself.

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Under Li Wei’s vigorous publicity, the news that Li Wei would open a store to sell sugar finally spread. Many people are full of curiosity about this sweet thing that can sell for 30 dinars per pound.

It is said that this is the sweetest thing in the world. UU reading www.uukanshu.com can be too sweet to make bread.

In addition, the news that Li Wei had recruited two thousand family guards also spread.

A security guard covers food and housing, and can get 20 dinars a month. Such a generous salary is staggering.

Just one year’s salary alone needs to pay more than 480,000 dinars, plus the purchase of weapons and armor, as well as the wood and stone needed for construction, Levi will have to spend at least one million dinars this year.

These are only the news that ordinary people can inquire. Those nobles know more in detail. He also bought thousands of yogur’s land. Such a huge wealth is crazy.

How did Li Wei earn such a huge wealth in a short period of time? This makes the nobles coveted.

Some nobles tried to see if they could get some benefits from Li Wei.

“boom!”

Li Wei smashed a cup in his hand to the ground and shattered.

“That **** **** actually said to produce sugar with me, otherwise I can’t buy a little beet. Does he treat me as a kid?”

Li Wei said angrily.

Just now, a knight sent a slave to say that he would cooperate in the production of sugar. There were many threats in his words, and he was treated as an idiot. Li Wei finally felt the deep malice in this world.

The movements of these nobles were fast enough, and they discovered that sugar beets were needed for sugar production. Fortunately, the quicklime mixed in the building materials was not discovered by them.

Getta couldn’t help rolling his eyes, but you are indeed a minor.

“Fortunately, we bought a lot of land where sugar beets were grown in advance, otherwise they would really have caught our necks.”

Yulia said with a look of admiration.