Chapter 342: Unparalleled Achievement

The recovery of Durocortolam represented the return of the province of Luduga to the territory of the Western Roman Empire. Next, Luca officially handed over the province to Aresio, although the province had already been in ruins after the war. The farm nobles outside the city were unwilling to take over, and they preferred to operate the farmland near the city in the city protected by high walls.

Aresio had no choice but to distribute the land that the nobles in the province were unwilling to take over to the farmers, and let them operate independently. They only needed to pay a certain amount of military grain tax to the provincial garrison and Governor Aresio to maintain the army's supplies and pay, and stabilize the military morale. In addition, when the field army was stationed in the province, it was also responsible for patrolling and maintaining stability. The cavalry, with the assistance of scouts, attacked the stragglers of Bagauda who had become bandits. In this way, the peace in the province could be guaranteed to the greatest extent possible, and the production of farmers could be maintained, allowing Ludugu Gaul to return to its former prosperity as quickly as possible.

Luca proposed to gather the captured rebel soldiers who could not be sold together. They were now informed that they were enslaved by Luca. If they wanted to regain their freedom, they had to work for Luca. Their job was to open up land in some uninhabited places and then plant crops. They were stipulated to have a certain amount, which was the contract for redemption. As long as they worked honestly, they could redeem themselves with their earnings within five or six years, and they could get the corresponding land for free. In this way, they only needed to pay military grain taxes to the governor like other civilians.

A series of generous treatments made the surrendered rebel soldiers and local civilians feel relieved, because the war had left them with very little, and they were in urgent need of production. With sufficient conditions, Luca deployed the Fifth Skylark Legion in Durocortorum to monitor the movements of the Goths at all times, and let the Fourth Auxiliary Legion act as a border guard in the province before the real defense system was established.

Luga led the Ninth Punisher Legion southward. He repaid the financing of the nobles at that time with the gold and other valuables he plundered. This won the support of local nobles. After all, a person who keeps his word is easy to be trusted.

He took two captured rebel leaders, Barbarian Bill and Cautious Ska, and Luca headed south along the not-so-wide road and finally arrived in Rome.

Because the news that Luca had suppressed the Bagaudae rebellion always came faster than Luca himself, when Luca appeared outside the city of Rome, the city was crowded with people. They even waited for Luca's arrival outside the city. They cheered loudly to welcome Luca's arrival.

Luca's army entered the city and once again passed under Constantine's triumphal arch amid the cheers of the citizens. Luca stood on the chariot this time, and he felt much more at ease compared to the last time. He wore a golden crown, a copper muscle breastplate, and a red toga. His arms were covered with close-fitting chain mail, making him shine in the sun. Every time he waved his hand, the citizens would scream. They cheered and jumped for joy to see Luca, and were excited to see Luca wave his hand. They loudly praised Luca's unparalleled achievements, hoping that he could bring revival to Rome like Caesar. Or in other words, he brought them a free lunch, which made them like this brave, loving and wealthy guy even more.

Of course, when they saw the leaders of the Bagauda rebels, they cursed them at best, and shouted at the two initiators of the rebellion, because they were the sinners who split Rome and the culprits of returning to barbarism. They cursed the two bastards with the most vicious words they could say, and used stones they could pick up to press down their cages.

This was an ordeal that neither of them could escape. They no longer had the bravery they had back then. They sat in cages, silently enduring the curses and curses of the Romans. Anyway, they would have died soon since the moment they entered the city of Rome.

Luca's chariot slowly arrived at the meeting place in front of the Senate Hall in Rome. In order to show Luca's extraordinary achievements, the senators naturally understood why Luca brought back the two rebel leaders. They set up two gallows in the center of the meeting place in order to execute the two rebels at the same time, so that the citizens of Rome could enjoy their painful struggles during the hanging process. Luca and his men claimed that this was a gift to the Senate, representing Luca's respect for them. Being able to share the fruits of victory was naturally very tempting for the senators who had never experienced war.

"Hang him! Hang him! Hang him!"

The citizens roared in unison, and such voices were floating in the sky above the entire city of Rome. It was like slogans echoing in the streets and alleys of Rome, as if Luca would be going against public opinion if he was a moment late.

Luca naturally did not hesitate for a moment. The soldiers dragged the two most evil rebels off the carriage and let them bear the curses of the citizens. The two of them said nothing and looked ashen. Bill was lucky. He knew that he could not escape, so he was much calmer. At least he could keep a little dignity before death.

As for Scar, I don't know how deep his fear of the gallows is. As soon as he got off the car, his legs went weak. If it weren't for the soldiers supporting him on both sides, he would have collapsed to the ground. His face was ashen and sweat was pouring down. His whole body was shaking, and his pale and bloodless lips were trembling. He wanted to resist, but there was no way. He walked towards the gallows step by step under the support of the soldiers.

The execution, a moment that the Romans considered very sacred, was naturally presided over by the great hero Luca. He stood on the gallows early, lowered his head and watched the two rebel leaders being carried to the gallows by the soldiers, and the ropes were put around their necks. Such an action has proved that the two of them will be hanged. The next step is to wait patiently or to cheer and pay tribute to the Roman heroes.

"You finally died a worthy death." After enjoying the cheers of the citizens, Luca turned around and looked at the two of them, and then said: "Believe me, countless barbarians who dared to resist the Romans have been hanged here. Of course, you are not the first, and you will certainly not be the last."

"The same goes for you, Flavius ​​Luca!" The Barbarian Bill finally spoke at this time. He said fiercely: "Even if I die, my soul will stay here for a long time, watching with all the other heroes who were killed here, watching you, and Rome behind you, being devoured by our anger. Of course, you will end up like me."

"Oh?" Luga sneered at the curse of the barbarian Bill. He raised his head high, looked at Bill who was glaring at him, and said calmly: "It seems that some people have forgotten their identity, but it doesn't matter. You will understand soon." Then he looked at Scar, who was trembling with his head down and his eyes closed. He was probably impatient for death. After all, this was a relief.

After saying that, Luca waved to the soldiers who were going to carry out the execution. The soldiers understood and suddenly operated the lever, causing the wooden boards under the two of them to suddenly fall down and hang them in the air.

"Good! Good! Good!"

The citizens of Rome were in a tizzy over the suffering of these two guys; nothing could make them so excited.

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