Roman Slave Owner

"This is white sugar? It really is a good thing!"

After receiving the white sugar from Cassius, Saiyanus tasted it and found that it was really delicious.

Dio flipped through the roll of papyrus-made white sugar recipes, his eyes became brighter and brighter. There are not only cooking methods for various breads, but also soups, which are all-encompassing.

"Uncle, white sugar is a good thing, and it will definitely sell well in the future."

Dio said with certainty.

Saiyanus nodded. Bread was the staple food of the Romans. Although commoners certainly couldn't afford white sugar, nobles and knights were fine.

Although I don't know how much money Li Wei made, but there must be several million dinars a year.

Thinking of millions of dinars a year, Saiyanus' heart beat faster and his pupils dilated.

If this continues, he will definitely become the richest man in Rome, have unparalleled influence in Rome, and even become a Roman consul, which is much stronger than the Capua administrator.

Dio also thought of this question, both of them were breathing heavily, and their eyes were filled with endless greed.

"We must get it. Uncle, you will definitely become the consul."

Dio said.

He couldn't understand this uncle very well. He said that he wanted to restore the glory of his ancestors, but he was an official fan in his heart, and he tried every means to climb up.

Of course, there is not much difference between the two.

Dio's words hit Sianus' G-spot, and Sianus admitted that he couldn't resist the temptation.

To become a consul, one very important condition is to have money, and to have money to buy people off.

Borrow money to become an official, get promoted and borrow more money, and finally become a consul.

After becoming a consul or a justice, after the term of office expires, you can make a lot of money in the provinces you draw.

For example, after the expiration of Caesar's legal counsel, he was drawn to go to Spain to serve as the governor, but he was blocked by his creditors at home and could not take up the post.

Because he needs to repay their terrible debt of 830 talents, which is about 5 million dinars.

In the end, it was Crassus who sponsored him, and he was able to make the trip.

After the end of the governor's term, he not only repaid a large amount of debts, but also had a large amount of money to compete for the position of consul. This is the official path of ordinary people.

As a person who has been in the officialdom for many years, how could Saiyanus not understand this?

Saiyanus nodded, "I heard that he has recruited many disciples."

A trace of hesitation appeared on Dio's face, "That's right, he recruited two thousand Capua citizens as guards. He also bought a large amount of land and planned to recruit Capua citizens to cultivate it. I heard that the rent is very low. The rent is only 10% per year.”

"His ambition is not small."

Saiyanus said with a serious face.

"yes."

Ordinary nobles will only use slaves to farm, which will maximize profits, and only those with great ambitions will give those lands to Roman citizens for farming.

For example, the great landlord Pompey, in the war between Sulla and Rome, he pulled out the strength of three legions from his own land in one fell swoop, which is the strength of the great landlord.

Saiyanus kept calculating the gains and losses. A knight with more than 2,000 Roman citizens would never offend him if it was not necessary.

He would even try to please him and let him be his helper.

But compared with the income of several million dinars a year, this is nothing.

Seeing Saiyanus' complexion constantly changing like a chameleon, Dio did not speak, he believed that his uncle would make a wise decision.

After a long time, Saiyanus' eyes became sharper.

"You go to inquire about him these days, and don't let go of any news."

"uncle,

You finally decided to do it. "

Dio said with a smile.

"That's right, but it's a hard nut to crack. I'm afraid I can't eat it by myself."

Saiyanus said.

"How is that possible? He is only a knight?"

Dio said.

"He is a knight with more than 2,000 Roman citizens, and there are 300 gladiators and hundreds of slaves under him. Don't underestimate him."

Saiyanus said solemnly.

Dio nodded. In normal times, a knight with more than 2,000 Roman citizens could almost call the wind and rain in Capua.

Li Wei's only weakness is that his foundation is too shallow, and he has not established an inextricably linked relationship with the top executives of Rome and Capua, otherwise he would not dare to touch him even if he gave Saiyanus a hundred courage.

"Uncle, who do you want to ask for help?"

Dio asked.

"Admiral Guta of Campania."

Saiyanus said.

Rome has a garrison in Capua, the capital of the Campania region, and the commander of that garrison is Guta.

"Should I use force when necessary?"

Dio asked.

Saiyanus nodded. This is a big gamble. As long as you win the gamble, you will have a bright future. If you fail, you will make a big enemy.

It's just an underage child, so there must be no powerful means, Saiyanus comforted himself.

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Under Li Wei's vigorous publicity, the news that Li Wei was going to open a store to sell white sugar finally spread. Many people are full of curiosity about this sweet thing that can sell for 30 dinars per pound.

It is said that this is the sweetest thing in the world, and it is so sweet that it can be used to make bread.

In addition, the news that Li Wei had recruited two thousand family guards also spread.

A guard includes food and lodging, and can get 20 dinars a month. Such a generous salary is staggering.

Just one year's salary alone needs to pay more than 480,000 dinars, plus the purchase of weapons and armor, as well as the wood and stone needed for construction, Li Wei will spend at least 1 million dinars this year.

These are just the information that ordinary people can inquire about. Those nobles know more details. He also bought thousands of yogurts of land. Such a huge wealth is simply crazy.

How did Li Wei earn such a huge wealth in a short period of time, which made those nobles covet.

Some nobles tried to see if they could get some benefits from Li Wei.

"boom!"

Li Wei slammed a cup in his hand to the ground and shattered it.

"That damn bastard actually said that he wanted to produce sugar together with me, otherwise I wouldn't be able to buy any beets. Does he think I'm a child?"

Li Wei said angrily.

Just now, a knight sent a slave to say that he would cooperate in the production of sugar. There were many threats in his words, and he was simply regarded as an idiot. Li Wei finally felt the deep malice of this world.

These aristocrats were quick enough to discover that sugar beets were needed for sugar production. Fortunately, quicklime was mixed with building materials without being discovered by them.

Geta couldn't help but rolled his eyes, but you are indeed underage.

"Fortunately, we bought a lot of land planted with sugar beets in advance, otherwise they would really be strangled by them."

Julia said with admiration.