Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

Even Gracchus the Great did not expect the situation to become so tense. In the final vote, there were as many people against as in favor.

Gracchus frowned, and quickly came up with a new way to break the current deadlock.

He said loudly: "Everyone, please listen to me. Since there are an equal number of people who agree and those who disagree, we might as well invite the two parties involved to come in and listen to their opinions.

Perhaps after listening to the two young people’s own thoughts, someone will make a change of heart.”

Gracchus the Great did not want to give up such an opportunity to let his son enter the upper political circle of Rome as soon as possible, and he planned to help his son.

As for Tiberius's eloquence, he was very confident. As the saying goes, a father knows his son well. He believed that Tiberius could seize this opportunity.

certainly--

If he knew what kind of crazy idea Tiberius and Ye were planning at this time, perhaps he would regret letting his son get involved in the affairs of the Roman upper class too early.

finally--

The Roman Senate agreed to Gracchus's request.

Soon Ye and Tiberius were summoned.

When the two men stepped into the store, the elders immediately cast glances at them, some friendly, some scrutinizing, and some veiled.

After Gracchus explained to his son and Ye what was happening.

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

Tiberius was a little nervous at this time. He couldn't help but quietly ask Qi Ye: "What do you think?"

Ye: "Of course I sit and watch...

After all, he is the next leader of the Gracchus family and has some potential.

This is an opportunity—

Conquer the senators here, and as long as you are qualified to run for election, you can become a tribune openly and begin to carry out your revenge.

Think about Carl and the others...

Think of the many more soldiers waiting for justice from Rome, think of the slaves working under the Italian farmers, they don't have time to wait for you to grow slowly for a year.

Think about what the elders need most right now, and you should know how to move their hearts."

And Ye's words also gradually made Tiberius firm up his mind and determined to change the small peasant economy of Rome.

I had clearly asked Ye to help me before, but I backed down at the critical moment. This is not okay.

After taking a deep breath, Tiberius finally stood up. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he calmly and loudly declared: "Ladies and gentlemen - elders, please listen to me!"

Tiberius then analyzes the many civil wars now waging in Rome, from the Spanish War to the slave uprising in Sicily.

From the Gauls, the barbarians from the neighboring country, the covetous eyes of Pontus, to the empty Roman treasury, and the reluctance of the remnants of Carthage to peace.

Rome is now in the midst of a water crisis, internal and external troubles. It seems strong - but in fact it is in danger!

Although it may sound alarmist, Rome's hidden dangers are not yet ready to erupt. At least now the god of war Scipio the Younger is still able to maintain the situation in Rome.

But the problems Tiberius mentioned were indeed real, and coupled with his excellent eloquence, he became more and more excited and emotional as he spoke...

Many senators were emotionally affected and brought into the situation, and began to reflect on the crisis that Rome was facing.

When the nest is overturned, all the eggs will be broken. Even the Senate had to consider making changes when facing a period of life and death for Rome.

Chapter 89 Night: Let the Citizens' Assembly decide

"Tiberius - you have said so much, but is there any way to change the current situation in Rome?" A senator interrupted with a frown.

"Of course - if we want to solve all the problems, we must first stabilize Rome, and then everything will be solved.

Rome was very powerful—

As long as there is no internal trouble and we are united enough, no one will dare to invade the great Rome.

Neither the Gauls nor the Carthaginians can do it!

In order to restore internal stability, it was first necessary to regain the people's trust in Rome, and the army also urgently needed a great victory.

Rome is now short of manpower, but if the people lose trust in Rome, will they still be willing to fight for Rome?

An army without fighting spirit cannot fight.

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

Before that, I need to be elected tribune to realize my ambitions."

At this point, Tiberius clenched his fists and thought of many people—

Soldiers led by veterans such as Carl.

Aren’t the Roman soldiers now an army without fighting spirit?

Rome had long lost its credibility in the eyes of the people.

If you want to change all this, you must carry out drastic reforms, but if you propose it directly, it will touch the interests (sensitive nerves) of the Senate and they will definitely not agree.

Here Tiberius deliberately kept something back and did not mention the specific implementation plan.

When the senators asked him, he just said that everything would be clear when he became the tribune.

This made the nobles in the Senate very angry——

Tiberius Gracchus was so arrogant!!

This means they are not taken seriously at all.

But this "impulsive" and "arrogant" young man was too immature compared to his father, Gracchus the Great.

No matter how capable a person is, it is difficult for him to get far in the upper class of Rome if he cannot even control his emotions.

For a time, the threat posed by Tiberius to the elders had decreased significantly, and many opponents began to show signs of softening their stance.

It is actually not a big problem to just allow Tiberius to be eligible to run for election one year in advance.

Anyway, it doesn't matter if you give it a try?!

But the senators felt that Tiberius was a bit of a boaster.

If he really has the ability to solve all kinds of problems, why doesn't he just come up with a mature solution here?

It can't be that he is just trying to get something for nothing.

Who wouldn't be able to point out a problem? The key is to be able to actually solve the problem.

A noble from the Senate suddenly turned the topic to Ye.

"Tiberius... your words alone cannot prove that you are the one who can solve the problem.

Even compared to you, I would rather believe that Lord Lista Night is the one who can save the future of Rome.

After all, what Roma lacks is a big victory.

And Lord Lista Night is the only hero on the Roman battlefield who has achieved amazing results.

I even heard that the reason you were able to come back alive was because of the soldiers' desperate protection, not because of your own ability.

Rather than letting you be eligible to run for the tribune.

I now support Lord Ye even more!"

At this point, the nobleman showed a hint of contempt in his eyes.

This was a nobleman from a hostile force to the Gracchus family. He said this at this time in order to deliberately provoke the relationship between Ye and Tiberius Gracchus' family.

They have not given up on recruiting Ye, the rising star of Rome, and they are taking this opportunity to cut off his connection with the Gracchus family.

After all, these two people came back from the battlefield together, and now they seem to be very close.

But - he didn't believe that this young man, Lista Ye, could keep his original intention and resist the temptation of becoming a tribune.

After all, Ye is much younger than Gracchus, and he looks to be in his twenties. If he doesn't have anyone's support behind him, it will be too early for him to enter politics.

As long as Ye Xin has a desire for power, he will fall out with the Gracchus family for this opportunity.

Then his goal would be achieved.

Even if Ye did not choose to stand up, he could still plant a seed of suspicion in the hearts of the Gracchus...

Regardless of whether it was Tiberius or Listavi who was qualified to run for the tribune.

His goal has been achieved...

I have to say that none of the nobles who can get into the Senate have simple and innocent minds, they all have black hearts.

This is an open conspiracy——

Even Ye and Tiberius noticed this immediately.

Ye couldn't help but sigh in his heart——

These corrupt senators are completely beyond help.

Even when thinking about how to solve the country's major disasters, Rome did not forget to suppress its opponents. How could such a Rome continue to prosper?

Or do they really think that the current internal and external troubles are not enough to threaten Rome's rule?

The former Mediterranean overlords——

The Gauls and Carthaginians thought so too.

Do they think that their towering walls will one day be breached by the enemy?

Of course not——!

And at this time——

Ye Ye, who had been ignored by everyone and came to the hall almost as a foil, spoke up, but he had no intention of accepting the favor. He even directly scolded the nobleman without giving him face:

"I don't know if Tiberius can do it, but you definitely can't...

He is just a tribune, and I think he is capable of doing the job.

People who had never even been to the battlefield were suppressing and humiliating their compatriots who had the courage to face the powerful Spanish rebels with me.

I can't help but wonder what's happening to Rome now..."

Ye suddenly laughed contemptuously: "Humph. I think the election of the tribune is just a qualification after all, and it is not up to Tiberius to decide whether he is qualified.

Is there anyone who knows better than the people themselves what kind of tribune they need?

If Tiberius is not competent enough, then it is neither you nor I who are here to question him.

It should be the people themselves.

After all, it is strange that the Senate should decide this matter.

According to Roman law, Rome was composed of three powers: the Senate, the Consuls, and the Citizens' Assembly.

Among them, national affairs should have been voted on by the Citizens' Assembly.

If you think Gracchus is incapable of resolving Rome's current crises, why not convene a citizens' assembly and let the people choose for themselves whether to give Gracchus a chance?"

And Ye's words were like thunder exploding throughout the Senate.

Even the elder Gracchus was shocked for a moment...

They all looked at Ye, and many nobles widened their eyes, seeming a little unable to believe what Ye had just said.

'Citizens' Assembly?!'

Crazy - how dare he! He dared to propose in the Senate that the Citizens' Assembly should exercise decision-making power.

In Rome, especially among the upper class, everyone knew that the Citizens' Assembly had basically been in name only for a long time!!!

He is offending the entire Senate and all the nobles!

Chapter 90 Strabo Pompeii: I will definitely be the tribune!

Speaking of the Roman Citizens' Assembly:

During the Second Punic War, Hannibal once reached Rome's doorstep.

At this time, it is no longer possible to rely on national referendums to decide how to deal with many national affairs.