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Soon, more people started to speak up.

"I disagree too..."

"Same here, Tiberius is still too young... I also think it's not the right time yet."

Just as more and more people expressed their disapproval.

The proposer, the elder Gracchus, a dignified middle-aged man, appeared calm and composed, showing no sign of urgency.

Finally, he spoke in a deep voice: "The age requirement for the tribunal election is indeed thirty, but Tiberius has achieved a major victory on the Spanish battlefield this time."

Rome desperately needed a good tribune to calm the unrest caused by the long war defeats.

Tiberius and Lista Night are both good choices.

They already have a good reputation among the people. Special times call for special measures. If you do not agree to Tiberius's participation in the tribune election…

Or Lista Night could run for election.

"No way—!!!" This time, many established nobles spoke up at the same time.

“Forget about Tiberius… Lista Night is too young; he needs more experience,” a veteran nobleman said, frowning.

We cannot allow that newly minted noble hero to be elected tribunal of the plebs so quickly.

Although they were prepared to support Ye, they also needed to temper Ye's sharpness. Using the qualification of the tribunal election to manipulate and control Ye was a good option.

Not to mention that Night was younger than Tiberius, which was against Roman law.

Chapter 88 Two-Year Reduction Period! Promoting Capable Young People to Higher Positions

"We absolutely cannot be the first to speak out; both Tiberius and Lista Night are too young."

If they were given the right to run for tribunes now, young people in Rome would have a different idea about it in the future.

"Those who run for tribunal without sufficient experience and time to mature are far from being suited to their positions."

"Special times call for special measures...!"

Or do you have someone in mind who is a better fit than the two I suggested?

Besides Tiberius and Lista, was there anyone else who could quell the anger of the people after Rome's defeat in such a special time?

Rome has no time to wait; if things continue this way, the Senate will lose credibility among the people.

The Senate would be branded as a symbol of incompetence.

"Moreover—" Big Gragu retorted sharply.

He suddenly changed the subject, saying, "According to Roman law, nobles can shorten their two-year waiting period. Tiberius is already twenty-nine years old, so I don't think it would be an exception to grant him the right to run for office."

The true intentions are revealed when the map is unrolled—

The Great Gracchi finally began to exert its power.

At this moment, many nobles in the Senate finally realized what this old fox was doing—

The previous mention of the name "Night" was likely just a ploy to mislead, and its true purpose from the beginning was to support its own son in taking power.

Indeed, the credibility of the Senate in the eyes of the Roman people was also a very important matter.

After the Great Gracchus reminded them, the voices of opposition decreased considerably.

If they really had to choose between the two options, Tiberius, who was initially not so accepting, didn't seem so unacceptable after all.

The elders below immediately began to discuss the matter animatedly.

At this point, the elder forces behind the Gracchus family also began to exert their influence and express their agreement.

For a time, the situation seemed to be tilting in Gracchus's favor.

at this time--

Outside, separated by a wall, Ye and Tiberius, newly risen to prominence in Rome, awaited the outcome of the Senate meeting.

They are not yet qualified to participate in the Senate meetings.

However, Ye's hearing was quite sensitive, and a wall could not block his ears at all. At this moment, he heard Big Gragu speaking from inside, even invoking his own name.

Night: emmmmm

I never thought that being a gossip would lead to my own downfall.

A writer once told a joke: "Human nature always prefers compromise and moderation."

For example, you might say: "This room is too dark, we need to open a window here, but everyone has already ordered it and it's not allowed."

But if you say you want the roof removed, they'll agree to open windows.

And what Ye wants to say—

It seems that this theory applies not only to us, but to everyone in the world.

This is human nature...

Back in the meeting, the senators were in an uproar, with some suggesting that giving Tiberius a chance was not out of the question.

Some people, however, refuted the Great Gracchus—

The two-year exemption for nobles usually applies to candidates for treasurer, but the law never states that tribunes of the plebs can also be elected two years earlier.

Grand Gracchus: If the treasurer can, why can't the tribunes of the plebs? Is there any law that explicitly states that the two-year exemption period for nobles can only be applied to treasurers?

In the past, this was a privilege established by established noble families to secretly give special treatment to their young sons, allowing nobles to enter politics two years earlier than the required age.

Most young nobles would start as treasurers to gain prestige, gain experience on the battlefield, and thus become popular among the people, making it easier for them to run for tribunal of the plebs later.

This policy is not only applicable to treasurers, but no one has ever dared to challenge the unspoken rule that tribunals can only be appointed at the age of thirty.

While the debate raged on, with the elders holding opposing views and unable to reach a conclusion,

Even the Great Gracchus hadn't expected the situation to become so tense; in the end, the number of people opposing the vote was the same as the number of people in favor.

Big Gracchus frowned, but quickly came up with a new way to break the deadlock.

He said loudly, "Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to me. Since there are just as many people in favor as there are against, let's invite the two parties involved in the case in to hear their opinions."

Perhaps after hearing the thoughts of these two young people, some people will change their minds.

Gracchio the Elder did not want to give up such an opportunity for his son to enter the upper echelons of Roman politics as early as possible, and he planned to help his son.

He was very confident in Tiberius's oratory skills; what father doesn't know his son? He believed Tiberius could seize this opportunity.

certainly--

If he knew what kind of crazy idea Tiberius and Night were plotting at that moment, he might regret letting his son get involved in the upper echelons of Rome so early.

finally--

The Roman Senate granted Gracchus the Elder's request.

Soon Night and Tiberius were summoned.

As the two stepped into the hall, the senators immediately cast their gazes, some friendly, some scrutinizing, and some furtive.

After the Great Gracchus explained to his son, Night, what was happening now.

Of course, Ye already knew what had happened inside and had already made up her mind...

Tiberius was a little nervous at this point, and he couldn't help but quietly ask Ye, "What do you think?"

Night: "Of course, we'll sit and watch..."

He's supposed to be the next leader of the Gracchus family, so he should at least have some ambition.

This is an opportunity—

Conquer the elders here, and once you qualify for the election, you can rightfully become a tribune and begin to carry out your revenge.

Think about Carl and the others...

Think of all the soldiers waiting for justice from Rome, and think of the slaves toiling under the Italian plantation owners; they don't have time to wait a year for you to slowly grow up.

Think about what the senators need most right now, and you'll know how to win their hearts.

Night's words gradually solidified Tiberius's resolve to change Rome's small-scale agricultural economy.

She had already asked Ye for help before, so she couldn't back down at this crucial moment.

Taking a deep breath, Tiberius finally stepped forward and, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, calmly and loudly proclaimed: "Gentlemen—elders, please hear me out!"

Tiberius then analyzed Rome's many current internal conflicts and wars, from the Spanish Civil War to the Sicilian slave revolt.

From the Gauls, the barbarians from neighboring countries, and the covetous eyes of Pontus, to the empty Roman treasury, and the restlessness of the Carthaginian remnants and others.

Rome is currently facing a crisis of water resources, internal and external troubles, and while it appears powerful, it is actually in a precarious state!

While this may sound alarmist, Rome's hidden dangers are not yet at the point of erupting so quickly. At least for now, with Scipio Africanus still alive, Rome can maintain its current status.

But the problems Tiberius raised were indeed real, and coupled with his excellent oratory skills, he became more and more excited and engaged as he spoke...

Many senators were moved and drawn into the discussion, beginning to reflect on the crisis Rome was facing.

When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact; even the Senate had to consider making changes when faced with a time of life and death for Rome.

Chapter 89 Night: Then let the Citizens' Assembly decide.

"Tiberius—you've said so much, but is there any way to change the current situation in Rome?" an elder interrupted, frowning.

"Of course—to solve all the problems, we must first stabilize Rome internally, and then everything will fall into place."

Rome was very powerful.

As long as we remain united and avoid internal problems, no one will dare to disturb the great Rome.

The Gauls won't do it, and neither will the Carthaginians!

To restore internal stability, the first step was to regain the people's trust in Rome, and the army also desperately needed a major victory.

Rome is currently facing a shortage of soldiers, but if the people lose faith in Rome, will they still be willing to fight for it?

An army without fighting spirit is incapable of fighting.

I, Tiberius, have a way to restore the people's trust in Rome.

Before that, I need to be elected tribunal for the people to realize my ambitions.

At this point, Tiberius clenched his fist, thinking of many people—