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"Well then, I promise you. But I also have a condition. If General Li Wei can recruit 6 legions, both of you can become lieutenants. If the number of legions is less than 6, then I can only choose one of you." gone."

Serabio said.

He has a general understanding of Li Wei's plan, so he knows that it is best not to let outsiders control the army.

"Six legions? No problem."

Crassus said with a smile.

"I have no opinion either."

Luculus said.

"Then wish us a happy cooperation."

Serabio said.

It didn't take long for the number of the Senate to reach the quorum.

Although the Senate was expanded to 600 people by Sulla, there were often less than 500 people who could come to the meeting.

A large number of veterans were sent to various places on business, or were recruited as lieutenants to fight in Spain and other places.

The chief priest offered sacrifices to Jupiter as usual, then glanced at the sky, and said, "Good luck."

The convening of the senate meeting needs to watch the signs of the sky. Once it is a bad omen, the senate meeting cannot be held.

Although the matter is urgent, the procedures that should be followed still have to be followed.

As the convener of the Council of Elders, Annius stood on the podium. He would preside over the entire Council of Elders and control the entire process of the Council of Elders.

It was the first time to preside over such a meeting, and to be honest, he felt a little nervous in the face of so many bigwigs.

But after all, he had been a military tribune for many years, and he often spoke to the soldiers under him, so he quickly adjusted.

"Everyone, everyone must be aware of the current situation. Coponius, the administrator of Naples, responded to Lepidus' rebellion against Rome. And a large number of pirates attacked Dragon City, causing the death of more than 2,000 Roman citizens. Currently, Campani Pirates are rampant in Asia, and the people are complaining."

"Admiral Li Wei of Campania made a suggestion to let him return to Campania to quell the Coponius Rebellion, and authorized him to form six legions. As for the Capua garrison, he stayed in Rome to accept the former consul Catu Luce's command, that's what we're talking about today. I support this with all my heart, because..."

Annius explained his reasons again.

Hearing this, some elders couldn't help but roll their eyes. You relied on him to become the tribune of the people, so of course you supported it.

After Annius finished his speech, he continued: "The chief elder Valerius will speak next."

The senate spoke in a strict order. The chief elder Valerius spoke first, and then the former consul, the current consul, the former justice, the current justice, seniority and rank from high to low.

Under normal circumstances, Annius should ask the opinion of each senator before voting, of course, without debate.

"I think six legions are too many, and four legions are enough. The combat effectiveness of pirates is not very good, and four legions are enough to destroy them."

Valerius said.

"I object. Although the combat effectiveness of the pirates is not good, in order to quell the rebellion as soon as possible and reduce the suffering of the people, we should mobilize heavy troops to quell the pirates as soon as possible. Of course the four legions can defeat the pirates.

But the amount is too small, it takes too long, and it will do more harm to the people. "

At this time Dolabella said.

"I agree with the opinion of the chief elder, 6 legions are too many..."

"I object……"

Annius found that the entire Senate immediately turned into a vegetable market, there were quarrels everywhere, and all order disappeared.

At this time, he remembered Serapio's reminder, so he said quickly: "Silence! Silence! Silence..."

After shouting for a long time, the Senate fell silent.

Some people also nodded Annius slightly to show their respect. The tribunes of the populace had the unlimited power to veto the resolutions of the Senate, and they restrained the Senate too much.

On the contrary, once the civil protection officials and the Senate join hands, its power is unimaginable, and even the consuls have to stay away.

"Everyone wants to express their own opinions. I think the topic should be broken down. The first topic is whether to allow Admiral Li Wei to lead his troops back to Campania. Now I invite Elder Valerius to speak."

Annius said.

"I agree."

Valerius thought for a while and said.

"The following is the elder Davis to speak."

"I agree."

"I now give the floor to the patriarch Gaius Coelius Caldus."

"I object."

"..."

"The next vote will be made. If you agree with Li Wei's return to aid Campania, please stand on my left side. If you disagree, please stand on my right side."

"318 votes in favor, 120 votes against, I now announce that the Senate officially agreed to Admiral Levi's return to aid Campania. The second issue is how many legions are allowed to be formed by Admiral Levi. Just now, many elders thought it was 4, Whether it is 4 or 6, I invite Elder Valerius to speak."

Hearing this, Crassus' face turned a little bit bad, and he winked at the elders who owed him debts from time to time.

"I think four."

Valerius said.

"6."

"4."

"4."

"..."

After intense debate and voting, before dark, the Senate formally passed a resolution authorizing Li Wei to form 4 legions to quell the Campania Rebellion.

These 4 legions should include the previous three legions, and at the same time he must select 6 of the veterans to become the deputy generals of these 4 legions.

After the meeting, Crassus looked unhappy, and he approached Cerabio, hoping that Li Wei could make him a lieutenant general.

Lucullus looked sad, he found that his strength was too weak, and this time the lieutenant probably didn't have his share.

"Choose 6 lieutenants, who should I choose?"

Inside the Vatican, Levi thought.

The lieutenant must be a member of the Senate and must have been a treasurer, which eliminated many people.

Of course, his subordinates must be selected, but there are too many veterans who have come to him these days.

They all want to earn a share of military merit, and regard those pirates as fat meat delivered to their door. Everyone wants to go up and take a bite, as for Crassus and Luculus.

"Forget it, choose both."

Levi thought.

Crassus is a real villain, not easy to offend. And this time he has made great efforts, and he should be chosen for both reason and reason.

Lukulusi is a real famous general, it is best to be able to win over, the two lieutenants are nothing.

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In the village where Memius lived, Father Longus was giving an impassioned speech in the square of the village with a copy of the Roman Journal in his hand.

"People of the true God, respected veterans. The evil Lepidus is leading an army to march towards Rome. He has united with vicious pirates, trying to overthrow the system established by Sulla, trying to get those wandering nobles back on the throne, trying to seize The land in your hands. Tell me, can you promise him?"

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