Simulating the Universe, Starting with Speedrunning Greece

Therefore, during the war, many matters that should have been decided by the Citizens' Assembly were transferred to the Senate.

however--

When the war ended, the Senate did not return this power.

This also led to the Senate's power becoming increasingly greater and the Citizens' Assembly's power becoming increasingly less, until finally the Citizens' Assembly became completely in name only.

The three parties are in a three-way balance of power.

The Senate became the dominant force, and even the Roman consuls sometimes had to look to the Senate for its favor.

At this moment, even Tiberius was stunned——

I never expected that Ye would bring up the Citizens' Assembly.

But soon he felt something bright before his eyes——

Yes, we can also use the system of citizens’ assemblies.

Since the previous premise for whether to grant him the qualification to run for the tribune was that he could solve the many internal and external problems that the country was currently facing.

This is indeed a matter of national importance...

Taking advantage of Night, the "last hero of Rome", Tiberius, who had already gained considerable fame in Rome, believed that with his eloquence, if he really brought the issue to the Citizens' Assembly for resolution, he would be running for the tribune in advance...

The possibility of being elected is almost 100% certain.

Absolutely amazing! ! !

As for whether this would offend many nobles in the Senate and lead to being ostracized...

Haha - they are preparing to reform the land law.

Basically, he was fighting against the entire Roman aristocracy and the landlord class. How could he be afraid of offending the Senate? !

Anyway, when the day comes when they propose the reform law, it will be unclear what the other nobles will think, but most of the Senate will probably react very excitedly and strongly oppose it.

Since I will be punished with death sooner or later, I don't have to be afraid of these few things now... This move is a great one!

Not to mention how amazed Tiberius was at this time.

At this time, the nobles in the Senate were so angry that their faces turned red!

How dare he...how dare he.

Just because of the title of "the last hero of Rome", could it be that the other party would be so arrogant that he would not even take the Senate seriously?

At this time, many nobles had quietly given up the idea of ​​winning over Ye, as they believed that Ye's official career had come to an end.

Young people just don’t understand the rules and are too impulsive.

He mentioned a taboo that must not be mentioned, and from then on there was almost no place for him in the Senate.

And many of the relatively honest and upright nobles looked at Ye with some pity in their eyes.

Rome is not what it used to be...

This is where the Senate has the final say.

In the past, the Citizens' Assembly was really put into practice with blood. It was effective and truly served the people. But now, if the Citizens' Assembly is useful...

Rome would not have become as corrupt as it is today.

“No need, this is just a small matter, we in the Senate can handle it.

Let's give Tiberius a chance." Finally, when a powerful old noble in the Senate spoke up, the others all expressed their approval this time.

In the end, the meeting ended hastily, and no one raised the issue of fighting for Ye, and no one suggested that Ye should also have the right to run for the tribune.

The noble who had made this suggestion before was even more resentful towards Shang Ye because of this. This time he really lost face because of Ye.

Even though the Senate has to follow legal procedures and not act recklessly, they will never allow power to return to the Citizens' Assembly.

Because of Ye’s dangerous behavior, many members of the Senate became hostile to Ye.

Anyone who attempted to revive the Citizens' Assembly was an enemy of the Senate, even a rising star in Rome.

Although they cannot act recklessly in public, as nobles they have many ways to make these dangerous elements who are out of touch with the times disappear quietly.

but--

Among all the troublemakers in the past, Ye is definitely the strongest troublemaker the Senate has ever encountered.

Especially the miraculous news that came back from the battlefield - a body that was invulnerable to swords and guns.

In this world, is there really human flesh and blood that is so hard that it is invulnerable to swords and guns?

The nobles in the Senate were very suspicious——!

At this time, the nobles in the Senate had no idea that their concession would bring them such a huge disaster, and even made them as miserable as rats crossing the street in the future.

When they thought that it was not a particularly important matter that merely allowed Gracchus to obtain the right to run for tribune one year in advance.

however--

At this time, Tiberius's brother had also quietly returned to Rome.

The Gracchi brothers, together with Ye and countless retired Roman soldiers, were joining forces and secretly accumulating power in a corner that the Senate did not notice.

History is changing - a scarlet storm is brewing in Rome, waiting to be born!

A few days later——

In front of the Roman Forum, people came to the central square early on a new year's day to listen to the speeches of the new tribunes' electors.

Although the Senate agreed to give Tiberius a chance.

But in fact, Tiberius was not the only one running for the tribune this time. There was also a young man named Strabo Pompey at the same time.

Of course - this young people refers to the upper echelons of the Roman Senate.

And this person's identity is also very special - he is the father of Pompey, one of the future Roman triumvirate.

He is the father of the man who shares the same name as Ye, Magnus.

Strabo Pompeius was an old nobleman who had previously served in the Roman army and won several battles.

Unlike Tiberius, who was somewhat inclined towards civil service, Strabo was very talented in military affairs, that is, he was a good fighter. If it were not for the sudden rise of Tiberius and Ye Yixing.

His election as this year's tribune was basically a foregone conclusion. Even forty years later, in 89 BC, he could be elected consul of Rome, and in the future Italian League War, he would conquer the Sabine and Picenum regions, and own a large amount of land and protected people in the Picenum region.

Becoming a tribune now is to accumulate primitive capital in order to become a Roman consul (equivalent to the head of state or president) in the future.

If he loses the election this year, his political career will be affected and delayed.

At this time, Strabo did not know that he would even be able to become consul in the future, but this did not affect his current hostility towards Tiberius.

In today's election, in order to defeat Tiberius in one fell swoop, Strabo has secretly spent a lot of money and secretly bribed many civilians to support him and vote for him.

And later he is going to go on stage first...to make a striking first move and leave a deep impression on the people.

Once a person eats something delicious or spicy first, the food that follows will become bland and tasteless, and will be affected to some extent.

And now Strabo is ready to become that delicacy!

Chapter 91: Roman Humility = Tyranny is the Best Humility

Strabo Pompeius was confident——!

This confidence was not given to him by others, nor by his family.

Instead, he made his own mark by personally establishing merit on the battlefield.

As a practical man who could fight and do things, although Rome had suffered frequent defeats recently and military morale was very low, Strabo's past achievements were still there.

Even if it is not as good as the best, it is better than the worst and is definitely not bad.

“Tiberius…I’m determined to be the tribune.

Just pray that I don't lose too many votes and make you lose badly." Strabo muttered as he was making his final preparations in the square.

He had a confident smile on his face.

Whether it is arriving at the square one step ahead to be the first to go on stage, or secretly bribing the people to canvass votes for them.

He had investigated and found that those idiots from the Gracchi family had not even paid any money to campaign for Tiberius. They were so short-sighted.

In order to ensure a smooth and steady career path in the future, a small investment in the early stage is nothing at all.

It’s a pity that they are a family that produced consuls, but they don’t even have this much political vision.

"Stupid..." Strabo made such an evaluation and did not even think that Tiberius was qualified to be his opponent.

If it were Lista Night Magnus, he might be a little more afraid.

After all, he is the protagonist of the heroic epic that has been making the rounds in Rome recently!

The legend of 39 people crossing the Ebro River is like listening to a mythical epic...

Given his current fame in Rome, the people might really support him in being elected tribune. Fortunately, the Senate suppressed the voices at the time.

At this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside the square.

It turned out to be Lista Ye, who came with Tiberius and a team of guards behind them.

At this moment, countless people excitedly and enthusiastically shouted the name of 'The Last Hero of Rome', and looked towards Ye with longing.

It seemed that the protagonist today was not Strabo and Tiberius but him!

If the guards had not stopped them, these people might have rushed up to admire their idol. The girls even wanted to reach out and pinch his strong body. Their eyes, which were so hot that they seemed to be able to eat people, were not concealed at all.

After all, Ye is not only powerful and legendary, but also handsome!

Of course - there are many Nantong who have the same idea.

Although Ye didn't mind being surrounded by beautiful girls, he didn't want to encounter an incident where Nan Tong attacked his butt.

Fortunately, the guards completely separated the crowd, saving us from all trouble.

At the same time, on the other side, seeing the enthusiasm of the people... Strabo's brows suddenly frowned and twisted into one.

Lista Night...it seems that I still underestimate this man.

Given his current popularity in Rome, if he enters politics in the future, he might become a formidable rival on his path forward. No - maybe he's overthinking it.

Strabo suddenly remembered that at the Senate meeting he had heard not long ago, the other party proposed the taboo of having the Citizens' Assembly elect the tribunes.

Ha - this stupid guy has completely ruined his own career. Even if he is elected as a tribune in the future, he will never get the support of any of the senators.

In the eyes of native Romans like Strabo, without the support of the Senate, it is basically certain that there will be no future, and the road will be narrow!

I looked at the sun in the sky. The morning sunlight was just right and most of the civilians had arrived. Now it was time to be the first to go on stage.

But before going on stage, Strabo took the initiative to approach Tiberius and Ye.

When the civilians in the square saw the two protagonists of today meet, they gradually quieted down.

“Nice to meet you Tiberius…

Last year, you even started to participate in Roman politics, but I didn't expect that you would be running for the position of tribune with me so soon."

Strabo was calm and elegant, with a bright smile full of friendliness on his face.

It was as if he was sure that Tiberius was about to declare victory in advance.

Even though there was nothing wrong with his words and his tone was very normal, the arrogance in his eyes was already very obvious.

Tiberius could naturally see that this noble from the Pompey family was very unhappy about his sudden appearance, but his enemies had never been just one person or one or two families.

He did not take Strabo's provocation seriously.

Because he knew that once he opened his mouth and expressed his ideas and policies for running for tribune, everyone would go crazy.

No matter what campaign speeches Strabo prepared, they were of no avail.

Tiberius was as confident as his opponent.

Not to mention, the new policy was revised and finalized overnight by him, his younger brother who rushed back overnight, and his best friend and partner.

With the combined strength of the three of them, there will be no rivals ahead!

Tiberius responded calmly: “I didn’t expect to be able to compete with you this year.