I watched Er Chuang’s short video, and everything went numb!

[When Caesar occupied Rome, he also cut off the connection between Pompey and his main army in the Kingdom of Banya, and Pompey's original army could not be assembled. ]

[When Caesar entered Rome, his other legions in Gaul also began to march towards Italy to block Pompey's reinforcements. ]

[Pompey chose to flee to Greece by ship from southern Italy and reassemble the army of the aristocratic forces in Macedonia and other places. ]

[Caesar did not continue to pursue Pompey because he lacked a fleet and his own power had not been consolidated. Instead, he turned to the west and defeated Pompey's 7 legions. ]

[After building his own fleet, Caesar took 7 elite legions, avoided Pompey's fleet, crossed the Adriatic Sea, and landed on the Balkan Peninsula. ]

[After many battles between Caesar and Pompey, they finally fought a decisive battle in Pharsalus. 】

[As a result, Caesar won the final victory of this decisive battle with his genius military command art, defeating the enemy with fewer troops. 】

The bullet screen flew out:

"In fact, Pompey's military ability is not weak, but he was dragged down by the group of people in the Senate."

"Pompey is indeed very powerful, but Caesar is still more powerful."

"..."

In the bullet screen.

A huge sand table appeared in the sky.

Then, accompanied by the narration, the whole process of the Battle of Pharsalus was displayed in the sand table.

The plane of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.

After watching the whole process of the battle sand table simulation, Li Shimin recognized Caesar's military command ability.

This person was called one of the three great war gods in the West by later generations, and it was not a false reputation.

……

[In the Battle of Pharsalus, Pompey and the old aristocratic forces he represented were basically destroyed. ]

[There was no force in Rome that could compete with Caesar, and Caesar became the actual supreme ruler of the Roman Republic. ]

[After the defeat, Pompey fled to Egypt and was killed by Ptolemy XIII of Egypt. ]

[Caesar, who chased Pompey to Egypt, met Cleopatra VII, the excluded Cleopatra VII. ]

[Considering Egypt's food and grain, Caesar intervened in Egypt's internal affairs, supported Cleopatra as a puppet, and thus annexed the entire Egypt. 】

The barrage flew out:

"Is it for food? Didn't Caesar say that he was conquered by Cleopatra's beauty?"

"Reply--How could a man like Caesar be attracted by beauty? More likely, he wanted to use this as an excuse to annex Egypt openly."

"Reply--Cleopatra was ruthless enough. After getting close to Caesar, she killed her brother Ptolemy XIII."

"Reply--Ptolemy XIII is not only her brother, but also her husband, hehe."

"Reply--Ah??? Impossible? Aren't these two siblings?"

"Reply--It's true. Cleopatra and Ptolemy XIII are half-siblings.”

“Reply——Fuck, can they get married? Isn’t this incest? It’s a bit too outrageous.”

“Reply——This is the will of their father, letting them get married and rule Egypt together. The Ptolemaic dynasty has a tradition of blood marriage. In their view, this is not chaotic, it’s very normal.”

“Reply——I can’t understand it, but I’m shocked!”

“…”

Many ancient people in all dynasties were also shocked.

Blood marriage between siblings?

Is this still a tradition?

Many ancient people in all dynasties simply couldn’t believe it.

In the traditional cultural concepts of ancient China, how is this behavior different from that of animals?

“It’s against human ethics! Shameless! ”

Many ancient people in the past dynasties immediately cursed.

……

The plane of the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

Cao Cao looked at the gorgeous Egyptian queen (the image in the film and television drama) on the giant screen in the sky, and his eyes lit up.

He liked this plump and beautiful foreign woman very much!

“No wonder a figure like Caesar could fall in love with her. ”

Cao Cao stroked his beard and sighed in his heart.

Of course.

He would never think that Caesar supported Cleopatra because of her beauty.

The more important reason must be that it could bring Caesar practical benefits.

…

[In 46 BC, Caesar returned to Rome, cleared out the remnants of Pompey, and held a 10-day triumphal ceremony.]

[Afterwards, Caesar launched a series of reforms on behalf of the common people in a posture of opposing the nobles.]

[First, 100 new members of the Senate were added. These members were all Gauls, Celts, Macedonians and other people from occupied countries outside Rome.]

[At the same time, it was stipulated that farmers, factories When the master used slaves, he had to employ civilians who accounted for at least one-third of the slaves as paid labor. 】

[He also built new infrastructure such as water conservancy projects and roads, and granted Roman citizenship to the people of northern Italy and Sicily. 】

[Finally, Caesar built a series of squares and temples in Rome to strengthen the unity of the people, and declared himself a lifelong dictator. 】

[This series of measures undoubtedly eased the gap between the rich and the poor to a great extent, increased the employment rate, and eased the contradictions between the occupied areas and the central government. 】

[Although he was a dictator, he obviously focused on the interests of the civilian class. 】

The barrage flew out:

"What lifelong dictator? Isn't this the emperor? (Laughing.)"

"Reply - almost the same, just a different name."

"Reply - the emperor, otherwise why did later generations call him Caesar the Great? Although he never became an emperor in his life, the difference is not too big. ”

“…”

“This is a wise ruler.”

Many common people throughout the dynasties sighed in their hearts.

In their eyes, being able to suppress the nobles and maintainA monarch who protects the interests of the common people is a good monarch.

Oh no, according to the Roman Republic, Caesar is a lifelong dictator.

Different from the simple feelings of these ordinary people.

Political elites of all dynasties have more thoughts.

The plane of Taizu of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Caesar might be in danger.

Slave owners and nobles will never sit back and watch their interests being damaged like this.

If Caesar continues to suppress slave owners and nobles, it will inevitably arouse their strong resistance.

And these people can do anything to protect their own interests.

In the face of huge actual interests, whether it is the emperor or the lifelong dictator, no title can deter these people.

Just say that in the history of ancient Chinese dynasties, are there not many cases of regicide?

Zhu Yuanzhang felt that Caesar's approach was a bit too radical.

Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish.

The balance of fire is very important.

……

[These policies will never be passed in the meeting of the Republican Senate. ]

[Because these radical measures seriously damaged the interests of slave owners and nobles. ]

[The rights of the original senators were diluted, and the employment of civilians also led to the forced increase of production costs. ]

[Too radical reforms will inevitably lead to resentment and resistance. ]

[On March 15, 44 BC, at a ceremony in the Senate, 60 senators led by Brutus surrounded Caesar with the slogan "Maintain the Republic" and took out daggers. ]

[For a while, Caesar was stabbed 23 times and fell under the statue of Pompey. With his last breath, he wrapped his face with a big red cloak and died. 】

……

"Ah."

Many ancient people sighed in their hearts.

Although Caesar was not a Chinese, he was also a hero.

I didn't expect that he would die in this way in the end.

The plane of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Che was a little shocked and surprised.

This method of regicide was a bit too simple and crude.

In broad daylight, in full view of the public, did these people not consider how to deal with the aftermath?

Are they not afraid of revenge from Caesar's army?

Or did these people have some arrangements in advance?

Many questions emerged in Liu Che's mind.

……

【Caesar died, but the story of Rome did not end. 】

【After assassinating Caesar, these Republican nobles waved their bloodstained swords, shouting "The tyrant is dead, Rome is free!" and rushed to the streets to march. 】

【They thought that the people would thank them for "killing the tyrant and liberating Rome" and would call them "the saviors of the Republic." 】

……

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The people of all dynastiesMany ancient people had their heads full of question marks. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)

Where did these noble councillors get their confidence?

Although Caesar's reforms hit the nobles, they were beneficial to the common people.

How could the common people support them?

...

[But the situation was completely the opposite. The whole city was silent except for the atmosphere of fear. ][]

[Although they repeated over and over again that the assassination of Caesar was for Rome, the people still refused to support them. ]

[Because although the people were dissatisfied with some of Caesar's policies, they were even more unwilling to restore the corrupt aristocratic oligarchy. ]

[And more importantly, Caesar's trusted general Antony escaped from Rome. ]

[As the second in command of Caesar's forces, he could still mobilize Caesar's army. 】

……

“Will this man mobilize the army to avenge Caesar?”

This thought emerged in the minds of many ancient people throughout the dynasties.

……

【At the same time. 】

【In the Roman legion in Apollonia, Octavian learned the news of Caesar's assassination. 】

【His mother is Caesar's niece. 】

【And he is also Caesar's adopted son and the designated first heir. 】

【Because of his relationship with Caesar, his relatives are worried that Octavian will be eliminated by the Senate. 】

【But Octavian did not choose to escape. At this time, he saw more opportunities. 】

【Caesar is dead, but this is not a change of power, but a political vacuum. 】

【Because the old aristocratic forces that assassinated Caesar have been declining in Rome, this is a great opportunity for him to enter politics. 】

[So, Octavian decisively set off for Rome. 】

[At this time, Octavian was only 18 years old. 】

The barrage flew out:

"To be honest, Octavian is really awesome."

"Holy and great Augustus! The real terminator of the Roman Republic, the first Roman emperor!"

"At the age of 18, he has such a keen judgment, which is too strong."

"He can really be called the son of destiny!"

"..."

Looking at the huge screen in the sky.

Many ancient people in the past dynasties were shocked.

"The founding emperor of the Roman Empire?!"

This title alone is enough to make many ancient people in the past dynasties have great interest in Octavian.

The plane of Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty.

A flash of admiration appeared in Zhu Di's eyes.

At the age of 18, he has such sharp judgment and fearless courage. It's amazing.

No wonder he became the founding emperor of the Roman Empire in the future.

……

[On the other side. ]

[After learning that the Republicans did not have the absolute support of the Roman people, Antony began to contact and gather various military forces in Rome. ]

[He stood in front of the elders again with military power in hand and made it clear: If the announcement of victoryIf Caesar is a tyrant, then all his decrees during his lifetime will be invalid. 】

[Many of the current senators' positions were established by Caesar. If Caesar is completely rejected, these senators' positions will also be lost. 】

[The result of the negotiation is that the criminal act of assassination will no longer be pursued, and it will be announced to the whole of Rome that Caesar died accidentally, and a state funeral will be held for Caesar. 】

……

"Bah! A traitor!"

Many ancient people in all dynasties have despised Antony's behavior.

Because in the long history of ancient China, the words "loyalty" have always been respected by the ancient Chinese.

As Caesar's trusted general, Antony, while holding military power, did not kill the Republican senators who assassinated Caesar, but made peace with them and no longer pursued the crimes of these people who assassinated Caesar.

In the eyes of the ancients, this was undoubtedly a betrayal of Caesar.

……

【However, Antony had already figured out how to take advantage of the people's will. 】

【At the funeral that attracted the attention of the whole nation, Antony took out the official robe soaked in blood when Caesar was assassinated when he read the eulogy. 】

【He used the eloquence he had learned since childhood, combined with a hoarse voice, and said loudly:

"Citizens, the conspirators insisted on calling Caesar a tyrant in order to defend their despicable murder.

However, I will use iron-clad facts to prove to you that Caesar is by no means a tyrant. He is kind to the people, even very kind!

Next, I will read Caesar's will, and you will understand!" 】

【Then he read Caesar's will. 】

【There are two items in Caesar's will that moved the Roman people the most. 】

[First, Caesar ordered to give 1/4 of his property to the poorest citizens of Rome. 】

[Second, Caesar donated a park on the other side of the Tiber River for all Roman citizens to visit. 】

……

Many common people in all dynasties praised Caesar again.

This is really giving money to common people.

For the common people in ancient times, this is undoubtedly the behavior of a wise king.

……

[After reading Caesar's will, Antony cried out in tears:

"Citizens! Is such a person who made immortal contributions to our great Rome during his lifetime and left a legacy to each of us after his death a tyrant?"]

[The people in the audience shouted: "No, Caesar is definitely not a tyrant!"]

[Seeing this, Antony continued to shout:

"Yes, Caesar is not a tyrant, he is a hero of Rome! But he died! He did not die of illness, nor did he die of old age (King No) or war. He died in Rome, in the Senate, and at the hands of the conspirators beside you!]

[The people's fury was completely ignited, and the earth-shaking "Revenge! Revenge!" Shouts resounded throughout the square.]

[On that day, angry people gathered and began to smash the doors of the noble elders' houses.]

[The Republican senators could only flee Rome one after another.]

...

The plane of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Liu Che's eyes flickered.

This Antony is really thoughtful and well versed in the art of power struggle.

First, he negotiated for peace to paralyze the Republican senators, and then suddenly launched an attack and used Caesar's will to arouse the anger of the people, causing Civil uprising, pushing the people to attack the Republican senators.

In this way.

This person can occupy the righteousness and seize the state power without bloodshed.

This series of operations is really closely linked.

And it is obvious that what this person did was not to avenge Caesar, but just to seize power for himself.

Otherwise, this person would not let those Republican senators escape.

……

[When Octavian came to Rome, the situation It has been completely controlled by Antony. 】

【According to Caesar's will, Octavian will inherit all of Caesar's property as the first heir, and give a quarter of it to the poor. 】

【However. 】

【All of Caesar's inheritance, legions and treasury are now in Antony's hands. 】

【And Octavian is just an 18-year-old noble child, Antony will certainly not give him anything. 】

【The only thing Octavian has is the heir status given to him by Caesar. 】

[And he used this identity to the extreme. 】

……

After reading this passage.

Many ancient people from all dynasties were very curious.

Faced with this extremely unfavorable situation, what would Octavian do?

Although it is already known that Octavian eventually became the founding emperor of the Roman Empire.

But the ancients were also very interested in the struggle process.

So.

The ancients stared at the giant screen in the sky more attentively. .