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Fortunately, the head of the family has already written a letter to him, and he is already prepared for this matter.

He coughed lightly, and then said, "Lamia, as far as I know, Sulla contracted Asia's taxation for 5 years for 240 million sesterces, and you have already obtained a lot from Asia. A profit of 1 billion sesterces, am I right?"

Hearing this, there was a commotion in the Senate. They didn't expect them to make so much money in Asia.

Many elders looked at Lamia with weird or contemptuous eyes, they were really a group of greedy vampires.

Lamia blushed slightly, and then said, "I don't know about this, I haven't received that much money myself."

"Seniors, here is a report on usury provided by the governor of Asia to the Senate, Lebiris. Due to the long distance, it has just been sent to me. I hope you can take a look."

Serabio said.

After speaking, he gave the report to all the elders for review, and all the elders read the report after receiving it.

"According to this report, it has been more than 8 years since Sulla collected taxes from Asia, but many people in Asia still haven't paid off the debt. Some poor Asiatics were displaced, some were sold as slaves, they scolded us The Romans are all greedy vampires. But some people are still dissatisfied. Not only did they earn 4 times the profit of the original contracted tax, but they also wanted to lie on the people of Asia and suck their blood for a lifetime."

Serabio made a generous statement.

All the elders who heard these words nodded repeatedly, no matter what they thought in their hearts, at least on the surface they must act as if they hated loan sharks.

This is political correctness in Rome!

Lamia's face was flushed. He looked at the allies who bewitched him, but found that they were looking at their noses and noses, and they had no intention of coming out to help him speak.

This made him extremely annoyed, could it be that he was sold by these damned guys.

"General Li Wei found that a large number of Asians were so hostile to the Romans that they even hoped that the Pontus army would win the war. This is a very terrible thing. Therefore, he made this suggestion to Governor Lebiris. So I think the decision of Governor Lebiris is not only reasonable and legal, but also should be commended by the Senate. I wonder what the elders think?"

Serabio said.

Lamia was trembling with anger, I don't care if you want to be a moral gentleman, but don't do it with my money, that's three million dinars a year.

"I think Elder Serabio is very correct. The interest rates of those usury loans are indeed too high, and we need to limit the interest rates of usury loans."

Kota Consul spoke first.

After this period of performance, Kota inherited the family's consistent style and became a representative of the populist faction, often defending the interests of the populist faction.

"I also think that Governor Lebiris is doing the right thing."

"Those usurers are just too greedy."

"..."

All the elders spoke out one after another, expressing their support for Lebiris, which made Lamia extremely disappointed.

A smile appeared on Serabio's face, and it seemed that this matter was all right.

"I think we should pass a law limiting the rate of usury in the provinces of Rome."

Kota said.

Hearing this, many people were stunned, even Serapio was no exception.

He did express the hope that Cota would support him before the meeting, but he did not expect that he would have such an idea.

There are countless nobles and knights standing behind those loan sharks. If the interest rate is restricted, it will kill them.

"Consul Kota, are you serious?"

Lamia asked in shock.

"Of course, I hope that a citizens' assembly can be convened to legislate on this matter. I think the interest rate of usury should not exceed 1 per month."

Kota said.

Serapio couldn't help frowning. Cota didn't tell him about it before the meeting.

If this law is passed,

So many people will also hate Li Wei?

"I think this matter should be carefully considered. This matter is too involved, so don't make a hasty decision."

Serabio said.

He is Li Wei's spokesperson in the Senate, and what he means is what Li Wei means, which shows that Li Wei does not want to get involved in this matter.

Seeing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief. Li Wei's strength is still very strong. As long as he disagrees, there is still room for redemption in this matter.

"Serabio is right, this matter should be discussed again."

"It's too hasty to legislate so quickly."

"..."

One veteran after another spoke, and some even supported Li Wei just now.

Kota looked at them helplessly, these guys are really hypocritical.

"I have decided that I will take this matter to the Citizens' Assembly."

Kota insisted.

"Kota, are you sure you want to do this?"

At this time Dumijius said.

"Yes."

Kota said.

For a while, the Senate was noisy, with some supporting it and some opposing it.

If this bill is really submitted to the Citizens Assembly, the possibility of passing it is very high. No citizen likes usury, except those nobles and knights who lend money.

At this moment, a civil tribune entered.

"Seniors, Li Wei's envoy asked to see him, saying that he had brought news from the front line."

Hearing this, the chaotic Senate immediately fell silent.

"Let them in quickly, and maybe we'll win the battle."

Serabio said excitedly.

Soon a military tribune came in. He had scars on his face and looked extremely ferocious. It was Senas.

Looking at the hundreds of elders in the Senate, he seemed a little nervous.

But after discovering Annius, he immediately straightened his back, and could not show timidity in front of Annius no matter what.

"Dear senators, at Lake Izhine, General Li Wei led the Roman Legion to defeat a 300,000 Pontus army. Killed 50,000 enemies and captured more than 100,000 enemies. Now General Li Wei has entered Bissinia , is marching towards Galacia."

Senas said loudly.

Hearing this, the Senate made an exclamation.

"This is simply unbelievable. We actually defeated the 300,000 Pontus army. This is an enemy of 50 legions."

"Gods bless, today must be a lucky day for Rome."

"We should offer sacrifices to the gods."

"It is true that we should hold a grand thank-you sacrifice."

"..."

The elders talked a lot, and under the guidance of some people intentionally or unintentionally, no one raised the topic just now.

Kota was a little disappointed, but he wouldn't give up just yet.

Later, the Senate unanimously decided to hold a grand thank-you sacrifice to thank the victory.

After leaving the Senate, Lamia stopped Serapio.

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