Chapter 25 The Twin Legion's "Mutiny" (Part 1)

"The thicker the grass grows, the easier it is to harvest it." - Alaric, King of the Goths, who captured Rome

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When Lepidus' campaign demands and impeachment petition were carried by heralds at the same time, they boarded a fast ship and headed towards Sardinia, preparing to go further to the city of Rome. Reas, however, received an order from the high priest, asking the twin legions to rush to Lilibi to participate in a new war that might occur in Spain.

Trureas, who first received the order, was not too surprised. His identity was already an anomaly in Lepidus' military system. He participated in the plan to assassinate Caesar and was captured by Lepidus in Sardinia. He was quickly defeated, and the remnants of his troops were retained by him as the first and third legions. Fortunately, he was pardoned, instead of suffering the tragic fate of Aquila. Later, directly after the expedition, the first and third legions were merged into the "Twin Legions" .

But then, the order Trureas received was very strange:

First, the twin legions were stationed in Passini, a port city not far from Rome. Their mission was to defend the city of Rome. At that time, Trureas believed that his duty was to continue to defend the city of Rome after the high priest went to Numidia and Spain. The city of Mound showed the high priest's majestic military presence and guarded Antony and Octavian to prevent them from taking advantage of Lepidus' departure to attack.

Therefore, Telureas, who received this important task, was still grateful, thinking that the high priest did not intentionally bury him because of his original identity. But soon when the Battle of Tumul River was being prepared. The twin legions received a new order - to leave the city of Pasini and rush south to prepare to support the battlefield of the Tumul River.

soon. In the Battle of the Tumur River, Rabinus's ten legions were exhausted. At this time, Trureas was preparing to return home, and the second order came again: to cross the Strait of Messina and prepare to join the Spanish invasion. fighting.

"Could it be that the Pompeian armed forces of the few remaining legions in Spain are still going to such a big fight and use us?" With this question. Trureas continued on his journey to raise ships to cross the sea, but Lepidus's document contained no imminent demands. Therefore, the pace of the Twin Legions was relatively slow. Moreover, after they arrived at the city of Megara in Sicily, the news from Spain was devastating and the overall situation was decided.

But now, they are actually told to continue moving towards Lilibei?

Just when Telureas was confused. Late at night. Two centurions from his legion, Syphax and Pytheas, suddenly appeared in front of him and tried their best to persuade him to take advantage of this opportunity to attack Lilibi and kill Leo who was stationed here.

At this time, Leo happened to be at the Lilian City Hall, publicly impeaching and attacking Octavian for secretly asking him for the assets of the Executive Council.

This signal alarmed Teluleas. He asked the two centurions what their reasons and basis were. Let them do so.

"Dear Commander, you must know that we were all Caesar's veterans and subordinates before. The current situation, even if Brutus and Cassius die and be beheaded, is not what Caesar wants to see - Lepidus is an extremely sinister man of prey. He is actually taking the opportunity of revenge for Caesar to overthrow the Senate, the Republic and the Julius family, and to recreate the dark era in Rome where foreigners are kings.”

"But you and I are not the same people. You have long buried your loyalty to Caesar in your hearts. Fortunately, when I was the governor of Spain, I regarded you as my most trusted commander." Trulay Yas returned with ridicule and distrust, "But I almost died once, and I don't want to fight Lepidus again. I am no match for him. Those who realize this will never die."

"But, what is the difference between a Roman who has lost his dignity and freedom and death?" Biteas said suddenly.

"Shut up, I'm not discussing anything about the value of life with you right now." Trureas also roared dissatisfied.

It was Syphax who began to mediate the situation, "Your Excellency Commander, we are doing it for the Julius family, and you rebelled against Caesar before for the sake of the Republic. That is to say, no matter how different our ideas were before, our core interests now are It is unanimous that now Lepidus wants to destroy the Republic and replace it with the power and glory of the Julius family - so we brought a secret letter." After that, Syphax quietly and cautiously handed over the letter. Into the hands of Telureas.

The commander watched the content silently, and then he suddenly laughed, "Look at this ridiculous and suspicious signature. It's JL, which is the abbreviation of the Julius family. Then the devil knows whose commission I have accepted. I'm not a fool, I can ask the guards to drive you out now, or even stone you both to death."

"Yes, Commander, you are indeed not a fool." After the two centurions finished saying this, they fell silent.

So Trureas seemed to understand something. He began to sit on the chair nervously and arched his back. "I want to know, how many teams of this legion have you two connected together now?"

"Seven battalions, including your chief battalion, have approved our plan. Everyone has been frustrated enough. We have been left out in this war and suffered the humiliation of merging numbers. Haven't you noticed that when Lepidus merged the legions of the first and third glorious numbers into one, he dismissed more than half of the centurions and veterans who had served for more than five years? The soldiers have long been dissatisfied, so it doesn't matter if you disagree with our plan, Commander. We don't put all our hopes on you, but we have to remind you that perhaps all your hopes of survival depend on us." These words are equivalent to naked threats from the two.

At this time, Tellurias sighed and said leisurely, I actually feel resentful about a foreigner holding the power of the Republic. If Caesar is still alive, the Republic may be overthrown. If Lepidus is in power, then this country will absolutely be destroyed. Everyone, whether it is a senator or a knight, a noble or a commoner in any clan, will become his servants and slaves.

"Lilibi is the base for all military supplies of Lepidus. There is no decent army stationed there. Lepidus' son Leo is his recognized bloodline heir. If we succeed in the surprise attack, we will unite all those who are dissatisfied with him to help, intercept his logistics, and kill his son. In this way, even if Lepidus does not perish temporarily, he will only have half a breath left." Tellurias said to himself.

"Then we can also mobilize the envoy of this province, Marcellus, to join our team!" Syphax shouted excitedly.

But Tellurias raised his hand and made a "no" gesture. "Marclos's current position is subtle and unclear. We don't need to let more people know about this conspiracy." (To be continued...)