ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 184
Agarcia breathed a sigh of relief, and he was grateful to Davos for fulfilling his previous promise.

Timazon and the others listened attentively, and Cleanno said with dissatisfaction: "Davos, you are a lifelong consul, and I heard that you also control the Senate. This is not like that...the one in Athens before... ...Hmm... Peisistratus? What kind of bill is needed is not a matter of your words, so why bother making it so troublesome? Just let us become citizens!"

"Kriano, you're going too far!" Felicius couldn't help but yelled loudly.

Davos waved his hand, indicating that it was okay, and continued patiently: "You want to say that I am a tyrant, right?"

At this time, Crisano also realized that what he had just said was excessive. After all, Davos at this time was no longer the Davos he could discuss as an equal with before, so he lowered his head and did not dare to respond.

"I won't say anything else, but I will tell you a fact. The mercenaries I brought here are only more than 1000 in the alliance, and now the alliance has more than 5000 official soldiers, plus more than 2 reserve citizens. They Most of them are Magna Greeks. As foreigners, we still account for half of the number of senators in the Senate. Do the locals have no objections? I think there must be, so why doesn't anyone rise up against us?" Daves said here. , paused, gave everyone a time to think, and then said: "Because we try our best to be fair and just, whether it is to the Amendolara people, Turri people, Lucanians, foreigners, and free people. Treat it strictly in accordance with the laws of the Union. If I propose a bill granting you citizenship rights today, tomorrow more than 2 reserved citizens will go to the chamber to cause trouble, and the Senate will launch an impeachment against me. We, the more than 1000 outsiders, will add Can you defeat these tens of thousands of Alliance citizens? Even if you win, can this Alliance still exist? So as a friend, I can help you as much as possible! But as the ruler of the Alliance, I can't I hope you can understand the favoritism!..." Davers' earnest words made the living room fall into silence.

At this time, Hieronymus said apologetically: "Master Davos, I have been in Turui for so long, and I have never considered this issue. I am really sorry for making you worry about maintaining us. !”

"I haven't thought about this issue. I always feel that it is appropriate to enjoy such a life!" Felicius said with emotion.

"That's how it should be, don't think too much, live naturally, farm when it's time, fight when it's time to fight. You have never caused me any trouble. Instead, you always support me and help me maintain the current situation. , I want to toast you!" After saying that, Davos raised his glass and drank with Felicius, Agarcia, and Hieronymus.

Timasong and Xantiparis looked at each other and nodded. Timasong said: "Davos, I want to know what arrangements and suggestions you have after our three thousand brothers arrive?"

Daves thought for a while and said: "I suggest that after they come, they first go to the residence registration office of Turui to apply, 'willing to become a citizen of the Union.'... Then find a place to live first, you can go to Amendolara's In the hotel area, the rent there is relatively cheap. You can also help citizens rent land, which saves even the rent, and you can live directly in other people’s homes. Of course, you can also find companions you knew before and live in their homes, Capps, Antonios ... Most of the soldiers in the First Brigade are mercenaries from the expedition to Persia. I think you should be familiar with them. They will return from Niutum soon, and Felicius will arrange for them to live in one family. Wouldn't the two of them solve the accommodation problem...

Then find a job. The wharves and markets are booming now, and a large number of laborers are in urgent need. Moreover, the highway from Thurii to Niutum is about to be built, which will also require a lot of labor. There is no need to worry about finding a job.After you find a job, work hard not only to make money, but also to show the investigators at the household registration office that you are hardworking and not just idlers. Only then will you be able to become a formal citizen smoothly in the future.In addition, on the training day, Felicius will arrange for you to participate in military training. The alliance's combat methods are relatively complex, and you need to be familiar with them to avoid accidents due to poor coordination in future battles.It is estimated that next year, the Alliance may launch a war against the Lucania region. As long as you perform well in the battle, I think shortening the period of becoming an Alliance citizen is not a problem at all! …”

Davos had obviously considered it carefully, and his suggestion made Timasong and others feel reasonable.

At this time, Zantiparis expressed his concerns: "I heard that during the inspection, if something illegal happens, it will be difficult to become a citizen. Davos, you know that our mercenaries are fighting outside and there is no way to If you are accustomed to being controlled by others and have freedom, you will inevitably violate the laws of the alliance. When the time comes——"

"I understand!" Davos nodded cautiously and said comfortingly: "As long as it is the first offense, it is not a big problem. But I hope you can remind every companion who comes to the alliance in time and control them. In addition... well, I have a suggestion. Knowing that each of you comes to Magna Graecia with armor and shields and spears, I hope you can temporarily give the shields, spears and sabers to Felicius and ask him to put them in the armory for safekeeping. After a while, when you have adapted to the life here, Felicius will return the weapons to you."

As soon as Davos finished speaking, Timasson was about to speak, and Davos immediately said: "Don't worry, the Alliance will not embezzle your weapons! Only Crotone soldiers and Niutum soldiers were captured in the armory." There are countless weapons and equipment. The main reason is that after your people come here, conflicts with other people are inevitable. But if you use weapons, hurt people, or even kill people, then everything will be difficult! Of course , this is just a suggestion from me, you can go back and think about it..."

.....................

After seeing off the guests, Davos went up to the second floor.

Kristoya was standing at the window and staring at the window. When she heard the footsteps, she asked softly: "How did the banquet go tonight?"

Davos sat down on the bed and let out a long sigh: "We haven't seen each other for more than half a year, and they are still the same. We are not who we were before. What do you think will happen?"

Christia frowned and slowly walked to Davos and sat down: "They made some excessive demands?!"

Davers nodded: "Ask to become a citizen of the Union immediately, and even want to become a member of the Senate!"

"Who suggested it?" Christoya pressed Davos's mouth with her slender fingers and said mischievously: "Let me guess...well, it's Crisiano, yes. ?"

Davos smiled: "Among these people, Xantiparis has a humble personality, Tormid is smooth, Timason is proud, but Cleanno is mean. He used to hate Xenophon and me, but he would still be able to do it." Who! But I think every one of them means this."

"Who told you to be so outstanding? It only took half a year to become what you are now..." Crystal's white hands caressed Davos's face, staring at him lovingly, and murmured: "Anyone will be jealous when they see you. Crazy..."

"Are you among the crazy people?" Davos squeezed her hand and said with a smile.

"I love you so much that I love you so much!" Christoya said affectionately.

........................

"Have you all heard?! Davos asked us to farm! To build roads! I have done nothing but kill people in the past ten years! Build roads and fix shit! He wants us to hand over our weapons, Are we not letting them bully us!..." On the way back to the hotel, Crisano loudly vented his dissatisfaction.

"What Davos said makes sense. It is not easy to govern such a large alliance, not to mention that they are also outsiders. Of course, they must be cautious in doing things. They cannot exercise their privileges specifically for us..." Zantiparis comforted.

"They are weak and weak, didn't they just ask us to come and help them?!" Kiliano retorted. After walking a few steps, he might feel a little unreasonable, and sighed: "I just... …just can’t figure out why they can have this and we still have nothing?!”

　Thank you to my book friend Feng Yuzhi, a big book fan and Master Zhuoshan for your reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)