RPAGF Chapter 7327 I'm not someone to be trifled with!
Chapter 7327 I'm not someone to be trifled with!
Chapter 7327 I'm not someone to be trifled with!
At this point, Yuan Tan, who had come to stir up trouble in the Senate, finally realized what was going on. It turned out that it wasn't about sacrificing one's family for the country, but purely for personal gain. Well then, there was nothing more to say, so I'll stir things up!
“The Spanish region is quite far from my fiefdom, and I believe it is in everyone’s best interest for me to quell the rebellion,” Yuan Tan said, rising with a somewhat serious expression.
It's impossible to do any work, but it's absolutely impossible to miss the chance to cause trouble. As for whether I can quell the rebellion or whether the Senate agrees or not, none of that matters. What matters is that I, Yuan Tan, have the ability to make the Spanish rebellion grow larger and larger as I suppress it, and to make a hefty sum of money during the suppression. Even if we can't defeat the rebels, we can still plunder their land.
Even if things go wrong, I can join forces with the rebels. Ah, no, what do you mean by joining forces? I, Yuan Tan, am the biggest rebel in Rome. The rebels in Spain should be welcoming allies!
After hearing this, Ma Chao couldn't hold back anymore. Damn it, he said he was going to Spain to quell a rebellion. Maybe he really was going to quell a rebellion, or maybe he was going to make some money. But at least it made some sense. A duke from an Eastern European border region going to Spain to quell a rebellion? That's not quelling a rebellion, that's joining forces!
"As the Han dynasty said, why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? The turmoil in Spain can be resolved by sending a single Eagle Legion; there's no need for the Duke to get involved." Sergio glanced at Yuan Tan and said indifferently, "Our Senate's higher-ups are discussing serious matters. What are you, a peasant, doing here babbling instead of farming? Go back to your seat."
"I don't think so." Xu You stood up. Yuan Tan had already made his stance clear, so they couldn't pretend they hadn't seen it. They had to consider their lord's wishes. Regardless of whether they could reach a conclusion today, they would stir things up first. Anyway, Xu You had figured it out. In the Senate, the elders sitting at the front, whether young or old, were all highly skilled.
"Pabinian, commander of the First Italian Legion, personally went to Spain to suppress the rebellion. I heard that not only did he fail to quell the situation, but he also suffered some losses?" Xu You said, looking at Pabinian with a half-smile. When Rome and the Yuan family were fighting, Xu You couldn't afford to offend Pabinian, but now that everyone was in the Senate, what could Pabinian do?
To be fair, this is indeed outrageous. Pabinian is a proper commander of a large legion, and he commands the First Italian Legion. After being humiliated by the Tenth Knight, the First Italian Legion has become more courageous and its fighting strength has improved significantly.
With the First Italian Army at its core and Pabinian in command, and three auxiliary corps being drawn from the Gauls, they still suffered a setback in Spain, which was quite outrageous.
Upon hearing this, Pabinian's expression turned somewhat unpleasant. After all, this was indeed quite embarrassing for him, but to be honest, there was nothing he could do. Nigel treated Spain as his own territory, and having arrived early and made extensive arrangements, it's no surprise that Tacitus rarely returned to Spain afterward. It's conceivable that the Greater Spain region had been almost entirely taken over by the Duke of Nigel.
In this situation, Pabinian led the Eagle Emblem Legion and three auxiliary legions to suppress the rebellion, mainly to warn Nigel that it was time to stop. However, he did not expect that Nigel would actually take action, which caught Pabinian off guard.
To be honest, if they really went all out, Pabinian would have no problem dealing with Niger, who couldn't reveal his true colors unless he was really ready to turn against them. Even though Niger had occupied the Spanish region early on and repeatedly made trouble there, treating it as his new and old stronghold, those tactics were nothing compared to the full force of a fully-fledged legion commander.
Pabinian was no match for Nigel militarily, but he was capable of giving his all. Unless Nigel was determined to rebel, he would still have to respect Italy. However, Nigel's methods were far more sophisticated. First, there were informants within Italy. Pabinian suffered a minor defeat, which was quite humiliating.
“There are some other factors involved,” Nigel said with a laugh. When he slapped Pabinian’s head, he hadn’t considered that Pompianus would die, so he didn’t hold back when it came to using underhanded tricks. But now he still had to save face.
"No matter what factors or obstacles there may be, I will overcome them for the sake of the Roman Empire!" Valerius watched as the topic jumped around again and came back to the matter of fighting Spain. He quickly raised his watch to show his loyalty. The young Valerius really had no bad intentions. He was really prepared to quell the turmoil for Rome.
At that moment, all four dukes turned to look at Valierius, the words "He is indeed young" naturally popping into their minds, before they looked away.
"You, the legion commander, can't possibly be completely brainless and have no idea what the situation is, can you?" Ganassis asked Gordian telepathically. He had seen too many extraordinary people in the eastern border counties and was quite familiar with elite legion commanders who relied entirely on their animal instincts and lacked common sense. In Ganassis's view, if such a brainless legion commander hadn't been killed and could still firmly control the Eagle Emblem Legion, then there was no doubt about his combat capabilities.
Gordian chuckled twice without saying anything, but Ganassis already understood.
“Young people, give them more opportunities. They’re full of passion, and it makes this old man nostalgic for the days when I was fighting for Rome.” Ganassis didn’t care about Gordian’s chuckle and continued chatting with a hint of teasing.
"Ganasis, what are your thoughts?" Goldian suddenly asked.
“I’ve heard that the agricultural plantations and related industries in the eastern provinces are losing money and are insolvent. I want to contribute something to Rome,” Ganassis replied casually, as if he were talking about what kind of cookies he was going to eat that day.
This answer made Gordian gasp. So he was the only innocent one in this group? Nigel raised his hand and said half a province of Spain, and Ganassis said that the upstream and downstream industrial chains of the eastern plantation were insolvent. What kind of beasts are you?
“You can’t just ask for an exorbitant price and then try to haggle. If you don’t ask for a high price, people will think you’re easy to bully. If you ask for a high price, you can scare away those who aren’t your kind of people. As for the remaining ones who don’t run away after hearing the price, you can still grab them. These days, it’s all about strength.” Ganassis shared his rich experience as a duke with Gordian, who listened in a daze.
All I can say is that the senior duke is indeed more ambitious and more enlightened than the new duke. At least he is bolder and more ruthless!
With the downfall of Ganassis and Yuan Tan, the Roman Senate descended into chaos, resembling a marketplace. After all, Spain's interests were there, and there were far too many people who wanted them. Moreover, once this point in time passed, it would be difficult to have another opportunity to do so. Therefore, seeing that things were not going well, a group of people disregarded their status and stood up to express their own demands.
There's no other way. The Duke has already entered the fray. If we keep pretending to be reserved, we'll really have nothing left. So charge!
For a time, chaos erupted in the Roman Senate, with all sorts of scandals being thrown out. Even the detailed details of Ganassis's embezzlement of state assets were quickly exposed, causing Severus, who sat at the very front facing all the senators, to look somewhat gloomy.
As the argument continued, the Senate gradually quieted down, as Severus remained silent, his expression growing increasingly grim as the argument escalated.
"Stop arguing! Why aren't you arguing anymore?" After the Senate quieted down, Severus roared at the assembled senators like an enraged lion. "Do you even know why we're here, and what are you doing right now?!"
Severus still had some sense of shame. Although he didn't care much about these people fighting each other for profit and waging a deadly struggle in private, this was the Senate, the place where the Roman Empire decided its own fate. And you brought such a trivial matter as making money to fight here?
Do you still have even a shred of the sanctity of the empire in your eyes?
"I still stand by what I said before: form an investigation team of senators and knights, and then let Valierius try to completely resolve the issue of Spain." Nigel calmly picked up on Severus's words, showing his attitude. After all, when it comes to seniority in the Senate, it was Nigel who mattered most; the others were not on the same level as Severus.
"Then so be it. The Senate shall come up with a plan within three days and select suitable candidates." Severus glanced at everyone expressionlessly and said coldly. This plan was not a good one, but there was no better one available at the moment. Besides, it was in Spain's interest. From a national perspective, as long as he could reclaim what belonged to the country, Severus didn't care whose hands it fell into.
Anyway, it's all in the same pot, so it doesn't really matter who has it.
At that moment, Virgilio wanted to get up and say something, but Vincenzo held him back.
“His Majesty the Emperor has already approved it, there’s no point in saying anything more, this isn’t like you normally would,” Vincenzo grabbed Virgilio and quickly tried to persuade him.
“No, what I mean is, if the 20th Eagle Emblem Legion can go, so can we,” Virgilio said coldly. In the struggle at the Senate level, he was indeed at a disadvantage, especially when facing the infighting of the Duke level. The 10th Knights could only resist, but outside the Senate, their fighting strength was what it was. Who would carry out the order would still have to rely on force.
"That's not a good idea!" Vincenzo paused for a moment.
"It hasn't been decided yet. The Duke only suggested it, and His Majesty Severus hasn't confirmed it either. He's asking for a candidate within three days, but he hasn't said it has to be Valierius," Virgilio said, shaking his head. He was quite sensitive to these kinds of political matters.
“In other words…” Vincenzo understood what Virgilio meant.
"Go out of the Senate and spar with them to see what they're really made of," Virgilio said calmly. "I, the Tenth Knight, can take the benefits I need myself. Even if it's a duke, I can fight my way back."
The reason they haven't turned against each other yet is only because in the Senate, under the watchful eyes of all the Roman senators, the Tenth Knights still need to maintain some face. But once they leave the Senate and are freed from their constraints, they will still need to seize their interests by force.
No matter what, you can't beat me, you just can't beat me. No matter how many reasons, how much justice, or how many ideas you have, it doesn't matter. As long as you can't beat me, someone will naturally help me solve the problem after I get the benefits that are rightfully mine.
Virgilio never causes internal strife; he only makes others suffer!
"You're going to attack Valierius?" Perennis, who had been mostly silent and just watching the idiots in the Senate run rampant, asked Virgilio telepathically.
"What do you mean by 'taking action'?" Virgilio retorted.
“Very good, answer the same way when others ask.” Perennis said, “Be ruthless when the time comes, and let the commander of the 20th camp know what can be said and what cannot be said.”
"Add more money." Virgilio didn't even think about it. The Tenth Knight's biggest advantage was his fighting ability. In other aspects, he was nothing special compared to those top Roman gods. But of course, he had to play to his strengths and avoid his weaknesses, and make the most of his biggest advantage.
“No problem.” Perennis chuckled twice. “After you deal with them, if Gordian dares to come after you, I’ll handle it.”
To Perennis, Gordian was still the same guy he had almost killed in order to uphold his principles and protect his Rome.
The Battle of Britain was fought by Perennis, and Gordian, who was in Britain at the time, almost made Perennis put his own ideas to use.
Therefore, faced with the other party's current arrogant behavior, Perennis felt that they had to make them understand a fact: even the Duke had to be within certain limits when it came to making money. Not just any money could be pocketed, and it wasn't for the sake of making money that they would even get involved in something as serious as splitting Rome.
"No problem." Virgilio replied calmly. In his eyes, Valierius did have some strength, but he was still a step below the level of the Tenth Knight!
"Be careful. Although the Senate has responded, there will be twists and turns regarding who will take charge next. Besides, Virgilio is no good." Gordian immediately noticed the malicious look in Virgilio's eyes and quickly transmitted his voice to Valerius.
Although Valierius was going alone this time, Gordian still liked the young man he had trained. So, after realizing what Virgilio was planning to do, he immediately sent a telepathic message to Valierius, telling him to be careful.
"Let him come at me. I also want to see what kind of fighting power the Tenth Knight who suppressed Italy has." Valierius said with a hint of arrogance. Having swept through Great Britain and broken through the entire Shadow World, he was now at his peak.
Considering that we are approaching the peak of Valerius's career, the era when he faced and defeated a double-digit number of eagles in Great Britain, it is normal for Valerius to have such a spirit now.
After all, this was an unprecedented feat, the record of a single eagle-sign breaking through the main Roman army. The difference was that the Tenth Knights went berserk in Italy, and all the eagle-sign legions were at their peak and could be resupplyed locally. In contrast, the eagle-sign legions that Valerius faced had all marched north, allowing him to wait in comfort and then seize the opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop.
But regardless of the tactics used, the Roman Empire only managed to defeat its main force with a single eagle emblem twice; there were no such instances before or after that.
From a certain perspective, this can be considered a contest between the strongest of the contemporary era and the strongest of history. However, the strongest of the contemporary era has not yet reached its peak, while the strongest of history is somewhat declining. Neither of them is at their peak, but their strength is still not in question.
“Be careful. The Tenth Knights are unlike any of the opponents you’ve faced. I know you’ve fought against Marquis Chi Yang and his group head-on, but the Tenth Knights are far more formidable than they are,” Gordian cautioned. “Over the years, no one has ever challenged their position as long as the Tenth Knights are involved, not even the First Auxiliary Legion.”
The First Auxiliary Legion is indeed very strong and large in scale. Its overall combat power does have a certain advantage over the Tenth Knights. However, they dare not say that they can win against the Tenth Knights, who are gradually returning to their peak. Considering that the Tenth Knights often create miracles and defeat all opponents in the most impossible situations, it is hard to say whether the First Auxiliary Legion can win even if they are really willing to risk their lives.
"You'll only know once you've fought him that the Tenth Knight's invincibility is simply because he hasn't met me yet," Valierius said, filled with strong conviction.
Gordian could only nod helplessly, hoping that things would teach him a lesson. After all, the Roman Empire had seen its share of ambitious young men who dared to challenge the Tenth Knights, only to be taught a lesson in the end.
From one perspective, the existence of the Tenth Knights greatly stabilized the Roman eagle emblem, significantly reducing the previously divisive forces among the eagle emblems.
The fact that the Tenth Knights always stayed in Italy made all the local eagle-sign separatists have to consider what to do if the Tenth Knights, who claimed to be the central army, came. If they were forced to surrender in their own tax-farming areas, they would really have no future. So, in a sense, the mere existence of the Tenth Knights maintained the integrity of Rome.
“Be careful. That guy has the power to judge now. If he thinks you have separatist tendencies, he can attack you. As long as he interrogates you before attacking, it’s reasonable,” Gordian warned again.
"Let him come!" said the hot-blooded young Valierius.
Gordian didn't know what to say. He wasn't optimistic about this. He believed in Valierius's fighting ability, but the Twenty Eagles Legion was not to be trifled with. Was the Tenth Knight easy to deal with?
You haven't been hit hard by society, but has the Tenth Knight been hit hard?
Between Varilius's twentieth and tenth legions, the tenth legion was relatively stronger. One legion swept across the land during the establishment of the empire, while the other represented the twilight of the Roman Empire, creating a sense of closure between the two.