Roman Slave Owner

Chapter 31 discuss

Olus looked fiercely at the manor in front of him. This manor had built a five-meter-high blue brick and concrete wall. The manor gate was a heavy wooden door covered with iron sheets. Some guards were patrolling the wall.

“What a rich guy.”

Olus said with jealousy and hatred.

Even if it’s just cheap bricks, it would cost a lot of money to build such a city wall.

His face looked a little gloomy, and his dignified admiral was asked to come to reconcile with Li Wei, which was simply unbearable for him.

The words that made fun of Li Wei were still in my ears, but now he has to come to the lord like a bereaved dog to ask for peace. Olus feels that the entire upper class of Capua will make fun of him in the future.

He rode a war horse and came to the gate and stopped slowly. At this time, a ten commander on the wall asked, “Who are you, what can I do?”

“I am Olus, the son of the Admiral of Campania, and I have a discussion with your master.”

Olus said coldly.

The guards gave him a weird look. The grievances between Olus and Levi had spread throughout, and they all heard about it. What was he doing here?

“You wait a while, we’ll report it.”

said the ten captain.

Olus couldn’t help but feel angry, “This is how you treat guests? Let a distinguished guest wait outside the gate?”

“These days, there are special circumstances. No one can enter or leave without the permission of the owner.”

said the ten captain.

Olus’s eyes narrowed slightly, what does this mean?

Did they discover the plan of the father and the administrator?

Olus did not know that Serabio had betrayed them.

At this time, Li Wei was hosting two very important guests, namely Scipio and Nias, the senator of the Roman Senate.

Next month is July, and many people will be competing for consul in the next month. Therefore, Scipio is very enthusiastic about Levy, not only inviting him to Rome as a guest, but also willing to introduce him to the rich and powerful in Rome.

Li Wei is not cold about this. If there were no Surah, he would have gone. It is still necessary to get to know some Roman dignitaries.

But after Sura captured Rome, but they massacred the dignitaries of Rome, what should they do when they ask him for help?

“Forget it, I like being quiet, I don’t like running around. And there are always people coveting my property, I have to watch it here.”

Li Wei said.

Scipio understands this very well, knowing that he is not evasive, but he still feels very sorry.

“That’s okay. It’s just that next month, not only will there be a consul, but there will also be financial officers, municipal officers, construction officers, justices and other official positions. I think many dignitaries in Rome want to know you, and they will use the most Your sincerity is welcome.”

Scipio said.

The system in Rome is like this. To elect consuls and other official positions, Roman citizens must go to Rome to vote in person, not locally.

Therefore, the more important it is for the citizens of the region closer to Rome, because the farther away from Rome, the lower the willingness to go to Rome.

Capua itself is not far from Rome. Needless to say, the importance of such a powerful organization like Levy is needless to say.

If Li Wei can be introduced to the powerful, Scipio himself can earn a lot of favors, which is very beneficial to the position of consul.

Scipio must seize every opportunity, only in this way can he defeat many opponents.

Li Wei also feels extremely pity, this is a great opportunity for those Roman powers to owe others favors.

“Why don’t you introduce some friends to me, and I will send an emissary to contact them.”

Li Wei said.

“Who?”

“Serrabio, a lawyer.”

Li Wei said.

“Are you going to make him the Capuja administrator for the next year?”

Scipio’s thinking turned quickly, and he immediately thought that this might be the agent Li Wei had pushed to the front desk.

“Yes it is.”

Li Wei said.

Now he is completely unavailable, Serabio’s establishment has been a great success, and his news has played a vital role.

“What a lucky guy.”

Nias said with a smile, knowing that the position of Serabio’s administrator has been secured.

And as Levy’s messenger, going to Rome will surely gain a huge network of contacts.

“No problem, I will treat him well.”

Scipio said, “How many people do you plan to send to Rome next month?”

“Ten thousand Roman citizens, what do you think?”

Li Wei said.

“This is really great.”

Scipio laughed so hard that he couldn’t keep his mouth shut. Although not all of them were sent, the 10,000 Roman citizens were definitely the most powerful force besides the army.

“Can you ask them to bring their father and brother?”

Then Nias said.

Li Wei frowned. He was really greedy. Are the 10,000 citizens still dissatisfied?

“This may have some impact on their lives.”

Li Wei said, it would be okay if it were in Capua, but it would take a long time to go to Rome.

“The autumn harvest in July is over, and Rome will organize tournaments and gladiatorial competitions at that time. It is very lively. We can pay 15 dinars for each of them. Nias said.

Li Wei knows that this is about negotiating terms. If you want to be an official, you must spend money, and it costs a lot of money.

Even some nobles could not afford the money, so they had to borrow heavily.

Borrow money to compete. After successful becoming an official, borrow more money and try to be a higher official until he becomes a judge or consul. This is the norm for many Roman officials.

It is said that half of the senators of the Roman Senate owed money to Crassus. Roman law stipulated that if the senators were found to be in debt, they would be expelled from the Senate. These senators would tightly cover their debts, so Crassou obtained Great influence.

When it comes to harvest after becoming a justice or consul, the justices and consuls can go to the ten provinces of Rome to serve as governors after the expiration of their terms. Then they can embezzle and collect cards.

can not only pay off debts, but also lead a luxurious life and successfully reach the pinnacle of life.

Even if people from the local provinces go to the Senate to sue them, it is useless. Not only in China, but also in foreign countries, it is basically impossible to win.

However, there are a few cases that can be won. The reason for the victory is often the power struggle within Rome, and the provincial accusations played only a small role.

Moreover, the consuls and justices are qualified to lead soldiers to fight, and the consuls and justices who can win the war are more wealthy. The typical representatives are Caesar, Pompey and Luculus.

Take Luculus as the consul. After he became the consul, he expedition to the capital. After returning from the victory, he lived a life of extravagance and desperation that shocked the whole of Rome.

His highest standard for a treat is 15,000 dinars for a meal, which is equivalent to the salary of 130 Roman soldiers a year. Even Levy has never been so extravagant.