Before departure, Zhang Heng also got the information provided by Marcruz. Among the opponents who need to pay attention to is this guy named Satonillos.
The latter is a gladiator of the same age as Cisnatus, but when he started to emerge, it happened to be the peak of Cisnatus, so his name was completely overshadowed by Cisnatus, Satonillos himself was naturally very unconvinced, so he challenged Cisnatus.
However, the two belong to different gladiator schools, and they usually don't match each other. If Satonillos wants to challenge Cisnatus, both gladiator schools need to agree.
But at that time, Cisnatus was already going downhill, and Marcruz didn't want the reputation that Cisnatus had accumulated so hard to make wedding dresses for gladiators from other gladiator schools, while the corner where Satonillos was on the other side Fighter School also has doubts about whether Satonillos can defeat Cisnatus. After all, there have been rumors that Cisnatus is preparing to retire, so he just waited for the other party to leave, and then let Satonilos take the position directly. The safest course of action.
On the contrary, when the two fought against each other, it was a good thing for Satonillos to win, and his prestige soared, which also meant the handover of the first gladiator's scepter, but what if he lost? Cisnatus was about to retire anyway, but Satonillos was in his prime, and the gladiator school behind him pointed out that he would make a lot of money in the next few years.
Considering that the risks and benefits are not directly proportional, so in the end this matter is so let go.
But it is undeniable that Satonillos was indeed the gladiator closest to the latter in the era of Cisnatus. After Cisnatus left, some people thought he was the number one gladiator in Rome. However, recently There were also some rumors that Satonillos suddenly became addicted to drinking and sex for some reason, and now he has not participated in the performance for a full month.
And the real person who saw him today seemed to confirm this rumor.
However, the previous record is there, and the gladiators in the city of Rome are still very afraid of him, that is, those country bumpkins outside the city don't know how deep they are, and dare to provoke Satonillos so rashly.
The ending of that unlucky ghost is naturally happy to see. Not only is his face crippled, but he also seems unable to participate in the subsequent gladiatorial performances. However, the gladiator school behind him is naturally worried about this kind of thing.
After Satonillos turned around and sat back on the steps, a slave immediately went over and carried the guy on the ground who had nothing to breathe out, and then everyone looked at Satonilos without knowing it. There is more awe in the feeling.
Because of this little episode, the originally noisy front hall became a little quieter, and the gladiators became more cautious. After all, the gladiatorial performance is about to begin, and no one wants to be overwhelmed by a little conflict at such a time. lead to their early elimination.
Not long after that, a servant came out of the back room and walked directly to where the masters of the gladiator schools were. After hearing what he said, Marcruz and the others finally lifted their spirits and immediately called their own gladiators. Take your stand in the vestibule.
They have been waiting for quite a while tonight, and they have long been a little impatient. After all, they are all emperors in their respective gladiator schools, and usually only others wait for them. A group of men and women who came out of the restaurant, everyone tried their best to smile.
Just like Marcruz said, the people who will appear here tonight represent the most powerful class in Rome. If you pick any one out and stomp your feet, it will cause an uproar in the political arena. They are the masters of gladiator schools like Marcruz Don't dare to offend.
And at the center of this power are a young man and a middle-aged man.
Among them, the middle-aged man is the host of this dinner, Dior. In the senate composed of more than 600 people, he directly controls 50 seats, and there are more than 100 seats that are only followed by him. In other words However, any proposal in the Senate must be approved by him if it is to be implemented, and proposals opposed by him often have to be left alone.
But it is such a hot and powerful figure who is now respectful to a young man.
Zhang Heng knew who the young man beside him was without the introduction of others.
Except for His Majesty the Emperor of the ancient Roman Empire, no one deserves Dio's low profile, and although the others have extraordinary backgrounds, they can only surround them like stars and moons.
"Your Majesty, this is the warrior I have found to participate in tomorrow's gladiatorial performance." Dio said.
A group of nobles walked down the steps, looking curiously at the gladiators in the front hall as if picking goods in a store. From time to time, some people patted this shoulder and squeezed that chest.
"They all look very strong, and there should be a good show tomorrow." A strange color flashed in the young emperor's eyes, especially when he saw the giant-like man, he stretched out his hand to touch the other's chest skin, but this action was only done halfway. He seemed to remember something, then retracted his hand again, coughed twice, and put on a serious expression, "Your work is done very well, Mr. Dior, the people will thank you of."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Compared with your great achievements, what I have done is not worth mentioning. You solved the troubles caused by the barbarians on the border for the empire and brought the long-lost peace back to Rome. It is a career that your father could not complete when he was in power. It is an honor for me and the Senate to share some trivial matters with you. Please rest assured that we are already handy in doing these things, and the subsequent performances will not Nothing could go wrong, and the entire city of Rome will be grateful to you for being able to enjoy this high-level gladiatorial performance."
"If this is really the case, it would be great." The young emperor paused and said again, "I know that I am still far from my father, I just try to follow his teachings and take him as an example. My father always said that being with wise men will also increase wisdom, and I think you and everyone in the Senate are wise men in his mouth."
"I'm really flattered by you." Dio bowed slightly, but he seemed hesitant to speak afterwards.
"What's the matter?" asked the young emperor.
"I hope you don't misunderstand, Your Majesty, your father was undoubtedly a great emperor, losing him is a loss for the whole of Rome, but fortunately we still have you now, since you call me a wise man, then Maybe I can make a little suggestion to you, too."
"I'm all ears."
"I heard that some people in the military don't seem to support your truce decision with those Germanic tribes, and feel that it violates your father's will, but I hope you can know that the Senate will always be on your side , you made the right choice, like I said, your father was great, but maybe it's time for us to move on, you are the emperor of Rome, sometimes you don't have to keep thinking if it was your father What will you do, or what he expects you to do, you have done a good job in the truce, and people support you, so you can also let go of other things." Dior said.