After Anastasius I died and the usual succession dispute broke out, Justin I used his command of the palace guard — the only real troops in the city — along with liberal bribery (five coins and one pound of silver per soldier) to secure his election as emperor. Brownworth notes some historians believe Justinian's own machinations were partly responsible for his uncle's success.
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After Anastasius I died and the usual succession dispute broke out, Justin I used his command of the palace guard — the only real troops in the city — along with liberal bribery (five coins and one pound of silver per soldier) to secure his election as emperor. Brownworth notes some historians believe Justinian's own machinations were partly responsible for his uncle's success.
“coins and one pound of silver per soldier, he was able to secure his election as emperor.”
“Some in fact have even suggested that Justin's election to the throne was due in large part”
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