ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 106 The First Senate Meeting ([-])

After hearing these words, the new citizens no longer complained. Their eyes were bright and they all said: They will definitely take the lead in obeying the new military law!

Cesta and Adrianx had heard before that the Davos mercenaries had a military law with numerous items. The reason why the soldiers were strong in execution was closely related to the strict requirements of this military law.At that time, they were still very curious: a small mercenary had actually formulated a unique military law for himself, and now they finally had the opportunity to experience it for themselves!
For old citizens like Cornelus, they had only seen the ferocity of the mercenaries once in front of the temple. They had only heard of the annihilation of the Lucanian tribal coalition and the attack on the city of Amendolara.Amendolara has fought many wars with Turiyi in the past. Of course, there are some agreed-upon military rules in the city-state to ensure the smooth conduct of military operations, but this is the first time I have heard of a complete military law.

Therefore, Cornelus reminded: "I hope military training will not affect the daily work of citizens."

"I believe Felicius will coordinate the relationship between the two." Daves has full trust in Felicius.Then, he smiled and said to the squad leaders: "Military Officer Felicius definitely needs some subordinates such as training instructors. You can discuss this with him."

As soon as the words fell, dozens of people crowded over, vying to recommend him, making Felicius exhausted.

Although these team officers are not good at literacy and arithmetic, their main job is to serve in the army and fight. As new citizens of Amendolara, they also have a strong desire to show their abilities to the people.

"It seems that they are also eager to contribute to the city-state!" Davos said with emotion.

Cornelus nodded on the surface, but he was thinking in his heart: These new citizens who are used to fighting on the battlefield are really restless. I hope they can abide by the laws of the city-state!
"These are the main public offices of the city-state for the time being." Daves' words made Cornelus relieved. Every time the new consul proposed a new position, it was an impact on the tradition of Amendolara, which made Cornelus Ernerus felt confused in his heart.

"Now there is a very important matter that requires all the efforts of all the senators and team officers to resolve." Davos' solemn look made Cornelus nervous again.

"That is the issue of resettlement and land distribution for us new citizens." As soon as these words came out, the team officers immediately stopped pestering Felicius. Everyone stared at Davos in front of them with wide eyes.

"In order to maintain the harmony and stability of the city-state, and in order not to disturb the people who have just been liberated from Lucanian imprisonment, we, the respectable new citizens, will still voluntarily set up tents and live in the square tonight and even tomorrow night. (actually Davos's strict request), but this is not a long-term solution, nor is it reasonable! After all, the new citizens fought bloody battles to protect this land, and many of their comrades died on the battlefield. In exchange for the peace of Amendolara today!" At this point, Daves became a little emotional: "We must settle them down as soon as possible and allocate them the land they deserve in order to repay their efforts and the enjoyment they deserve as citizens. rights! Otherwise, if the delay continues, it will be difficult to ensure that there will be no problems!"

Davos' words made the new citizens present look excited, while the old citizens looked solemn.

"Now, how many widows are there among the people of Amendolara who have lost their husbands?" Davos asked Cornelus.

"I'm afraid it's more than a thousand. The exact number will only be known after statistics." Cornelus said and looked at Laphias.

The newly appointed household registration officer Rafias immediately said: "I will go and do the statistics as soon as the meeting is over."

"Then tomorrow morning, please summon them all to the square. Team officers, you will also gather the unmarried soldiers to the square. The two sides can meet each other without the arrangement of the elders, and do not allow force to be forced. They can rely on their own abilities. And charm, voluntary union of men and women. In addition, I suggest that the unmarried girls in the city of Amendolara also come to the square to participate in this meeting." After Davos finished speaking, the old citizens of Cornelus were okay , Davos confided this idea to them on the way here, and finally convinced them.

The new citizens exploded.You must know that apart from a very small number of mercenaries who are married, there are also a small number who robbed local women in Persia and forced them to be their wives. The rest, more than 2000 of them, are still single.Under the leadership of Davos, not only have these mercenaries become citizens of the city-state, but now they also have to solve their single problem. This is a great thing!Because these women with city-state status were not free citizens, nor were they purchased concubines. By marrying them, they would also obtain the land and wealth left by their ex-husbands.

"Great! There is hope for my brothers now!"

"Matonis, don't be happy. If your subordinates are like you, it will be a little difficult to find a wife! If you want a woman to like you, you don't just need to be strong!"

"Isn't it good to be strong? At least it can give them stronger protection and do more farm work. I think that's what they need most now! And Olivers, if you dare to go to the square tomorrow, you won't be afraid of that Persian girl I won’t care about you anymore.”

"Hieronymus, you idiot, you have to talk to women more this time. This is not only related to your happiness, but also to give your men a good lead!"

"Geogris, why don't you speak. Don't be nervous. When you get to the square tomorrow, you can just do whatever you want. Aphrodite will always arrange a woman for you!"

"Captain Hilos, don't just care about me, you should resolve your marriage first!"

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Davos smiled as he watched his subordinates talking excitedly to each other.

The old citizens of Cornerus were a little helpless: originally, women who were citizens of Greek city-states were very traditional. They seldom appeared in public and could not meet alone with strange men. Marriage was appointed by their parents.The husband is either a citizen of this city-state or a citizen of a neighboring city-state. After marriage, she is under the control of her husband. Her responsibility is to give birth to children and take care of the housework.If the husband dies early and has children, the property will be in the name of the children, and she can manage it on her behalf, raise the children, and be controlled by them in the future.If she has no children, then her husband's family has reason to kick her out and let her remarry...

Amendolara originally had about 4000 city-state citizens, but now there are less than 500. It lacks enough strength to defend the city-state and lacks enough labor to support so many women, children and the elderly.The reason why Cornerus and the others actively agreed to accept the mercenaries as citizens of the city-state was mainly for this reason, and of course there was also the factor of repaying gratitude.Similarly, it is also out of helplessness for women to break the tradition of Greek city-states and show up publicly for such a large-scale meeting between men and women.After all, it is the best way to quickly settle down these soldiers who are full of evil spirits, quickly integrate into Amendolara, and become real citizens of Amendolara.

"At the same time, I would like to remind you. After you marry the chosen woman, you must treat her former children as your own and raise them well; you must also treat the elderly in her family as your own. Elderly people, take good care of them; and...well...I hope you don't blame her for the humiliation they suffered from the Lucanians, because it was not their fault! It was the men of Amendolara who failed to do their part. It is our responsibility to protect them! We are the real Greek warriors. What we have to do is to protect them and never let them suffer such humiliation again! Then prepare carefully until one day we enter Lucalia and let the indigenous people also Have a taste of the power of the men of Amendolara!" Davos said solemnly.

"That's right, Chief!"

"Kill the Lucarians!"

"Don't worry, we will take good care of women, the elderly and children!"

……

The new citizens clamored and promised.

But the old citizens felt that every word Davos said was like a whip, which made their faces hurt.

"After tomorrow's meeting is over and each couple is confirmed, I suggest that we pick a good day and hold a grand collective wedding. All the men and women who have confirmed their relationship, including those who were robbed in Persia, and of course my wedding, will be together. Held!”

The venue immediately became lively again.

"Chief Davos, you have finally decided to marry Crystal!"

"It's so enviable. What a good woman Christia is!"

……

Davos ignored the shouting of these people and asked Cornelus: "Do we have priests of Hera?"

"No, Amendolara is dedicated to Zeus. The closest and famous Temple of Hera to us is in Metapontum."

“Send someone to Metapontum and invite the priests of Hera to preside over this grand wedding for us and give blessings to the newlyweds!

Although Hera is the protector of marriage, priests of Hera are not required to be present in traditional wedding ceremonies in Greek city-states, so Cornelus was confused.

Davos looked at him and said: "Because this wedding means the rebirth of Amendolara, I hope God Hera can bless these new people who represent the future of Amendolara! And I remember that the consul has a supervision ceremony. rituals and the right to establish festivals.”

Cornelus was tempted to say: That was the power of the consuls at the end of the royal period.In the current democratic era, the power to supervise rituals and establish festivals has long been vested in the Senate.

But before that, Davos had obtained many rights that exceeded the provisions of the original Consul of Amendolara. He was numb. Under the sharp gaze of Davos, he nodded helplessly and said, "Yes." This nod meant that With Davos, the lifelong consul, the most sacred religious supervision power of Amendolara was also taken over from the Senate.

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　　So as soon as I got home and before eating, I decided to update one chapter first, and then another chapter after 11pm!
　　Why is there no update during the day?
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(End of this chapter)