Crusader Kings: Prisoners of War.

Chapter 29 Conversation
After these words were spoken, Tia and Vespa were silent for a while. They didn't expect that Orvel's will was so firm and even more positive than the two Romans.

But it must be said that Orville's words were definitely well-reasoned, and Tia was really convinced, looking at Vespa with the same expectant eyes.

Finally, Vespa made up his mind: "Okay! Organize a mobilization meeting and explain this to everyone then."

The two people below nodded heavily, accepting Vespa's decision.

Tia took the lead and said, "I will organize the people and mobilize all those legions to Caesarea."

After saying this, she left in a hurry. This woman, who always believed in the theory that speed is of the essence in war, would not stop for a moment once she decided on a goal, and Vespa did not stop her.

"Wait a minute, I have something to tell you." Orville also found an excuse to slip away, but was stopped by Vespa.

"What's the matter?" He bowed his head respectfully.

Vespa glanced at him several times, and finally pointed to a chair in front of him and said kindly, "Come and sit here. Don't be so far away. Let's talk."

Orville felt that the situation was not good. He regretted saying too much in his heart, but he remained calm and moved the chair over and sat down.

Vespa looked at this man, whose official position was several levels lower than his, and for a moment he actually showed a suspiciously restrained expression. Orville felt that the situation was even worse.

He hesitated and said, "Originally I wanted to wait a few years before telling you, but now things are moving faster than I thought. I'm afraid I have to explain everything now. First, tell me what kind of person I am. Don't be afraid, just say it directly. Now that things have come to this."

It would be strange if Orwell dared to say it directly, but he didn't dare to say some perfunctory flattery, so he could only repeat the system's objective evaluation: "An ambitious politician."

Vespa nodded slightly. "Yes, I am ambitious, but I am not mean. Do you know why I value you, a foreigner, so much and why I want you to participate in any important activities?"

Orville was actually very curious about this. He felt that Vespa's kindness to him was a little unbelievable.

In Rome, it was a custom for well-off families to entrust their sons to someone to join the army. Orville was like that entrusted son, who was repeatedly cared for.

Even if one comes from a good and prominent family, he may not be able to become a captain at the age of 20, nor may he be able to serve as the personal staff of a legion commander. Although he is a captured prisoner, this is a treatment that many children of prominent families desire.

He really didn't know, so he tentatively answered: "Is this a test?"

"Yes, this is a test," Vespa smiled with satisfaction. "Tell me more. You have been with Tia for a while. What kind of person do you think she is?"

"As a general, you are brave and skilled in battle. As a person, you are morally upright and knowledgeable. You should be a role model for all citizens. But there is only one problem. I think you know the problem better than I do."

"That's right. Your summary just now is really thought-provoking. A ruler should have five qualities, which is great. My eldest daughter has everything except kindness, innocence and cuteness. As a general, this is understandable, but as an emperor, a person who is too kind may not live long." Orville was cheered up. He didn't expect Vespa's eyes to be so accurate.

Historically, Titus, who was highly regarded, reigned for only two years. Neither the plague nor various diseases could defeat him when he was in Jerusalem. However, he suddenly died of an unexplained "fever" in the comfortable suburbs of Rome. He was only forty years old when he died. Many people believed that he was assassinated, and the culprit was his younger brother who succeeded him to the throne. Orwell supported this view, and it was probably true, as there was a lot of evidence to support it.

After thinking it over, Orville felt that he shouldn't hide it, so he talked to Vespa directly. This opportunity might never come again in this life: "If you succeed, do you plan to let Tia or her sister Domitia succeed to the throne?"

Seeing Orville open up and speak his mind, Vespa was not angry but happier.

He said with a hint of self-mockery, "I have a bad habit of making plans without making decisions. I have so many plans and ideas in my mind that it is difficult for me to make up my mind to do something, so I always have two or three plans prepared and act according to the situation. This is indeed my plan for Tia. I have not adopted a child to show my attitude. I plan to let her inherit my family, but since the founding of Rome, no woman has ever been Augustus. This is unprecedented, and those guys in the Senate may not agree.

If I had noble blood, it would be fine, but I am still a new rich. My grandfather was just an ordinary contractor in Rome, not a prominent family of the Senate. Haha, it is embarrassing enough for them to let me ascend the throne as emperor. If a woman from a new rich merchant family is allowed to be Augustus, where will the face of the Senate be?"

Orville also understood what Vespa meant. The people in the Senate would definitely not agree. If he really became emperor in the future, even if he wanted to forcibly nominate Tia as his successor, she would still be in danger after she ascended the throne. Tia could defeat the most powerful enemy on the battlefield, but she could not avoid being attacked from behind.

After Orville digested this, Vespa continued, "So I am really hesitant about whether to become emperor. Anyway, I don't have many years left to live, and my daughter can't succeed to the throne. The future Flavius ​​family must be inherited by my eldest daughter. In order to protect her and her sister, I don't want to become emperor. But your words reminded me that the Flavius ​​family can give up the position of emperor, but Rome needs a stable order, and now I am the only one who can provide order."

Orville agreed with the other party's spirit: "Your idea is not wrong, but how do you plan to deal with Tia's affairs? After spending some time together, I think she at least has ambitions and ideals. I'm afraid she will not give up the important position of emperor and hand it over to other families, because this is the best platform for her to realize her ideals."

Vespa's eyes sparkled. "I have found a solution in this eastern province. The five elements you mentioned are correct. My daughter is intelligent, persuasive, self-disciplined, and resolute, but she lacks forbearance. So from another perspective, I can find someone to make up for my daughter's shortcomings. The two of them together will be perfect."

Orville had some idea in his mind, but he still couldn't believe that such a good thing would happen to him: "You mean..."

"Yes, be my adopted son. You will become Orville Flavius ​​Vespasian. You will assist my daughter and protect her from those conspiracies and schemes."

Orville was stunned. Although this was definitely a great thing that could lead to overnight success, it didn't seem quite the same as what he had imagined.

PS. Today, other updates will be a little later, around 11 o'clock. Then at 12 o'clock, I will release five chapters, which will be better to read together. It seems that Tuesday's follow-up reading will determine life and death, so it is very important.

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Don't worry about the quality of the updates, it should still be stable. They are all saved drafts, not newly written, and are not rushed.

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