ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 241 Kunogorata’s Family Matters
You must know that the original Crotone Alliance was dominated by Crotone in both foreign affairs and war. Other city-states had to pay tribute every year. Of course, Crotone did also contribute to the safety of the allies in terms of resisting foreign enemies. It has exerted a lot of effort, but with Crotone's strength, it often makes decisions on many things without consulting its allies, and other allies must provide it with support, just like the previous declaration of war with Dionia.If Davos's proposal is followed, the opinions of the small allies can be taken seriously in the new alliance, which will be a boon to Trina, Corunnia and Siliting.

"I agree with the consul's suggestion to establish such an alliance among several of our city-states. This will unite our southern Italian city-states and protect our interests so that the enemy will not dare to offend easily!" Messenger Trina Sipulos was the first to express his support.

Then, the Siliting envoy agreed to the proposal.The Corunian envoy only expressed his approval in a vague way because his homeland was being protected by the Crotone army.

So, everyone's eyes were on Sisproteus.

Sisprotes was already in chaos at this moment. He knew that as long as he nodded, the new alliance would be established, the Crotone League would no longer exist, and Crotone's century-old dominance in southern Italy would also come to an end.In fact, after the Second Crotone War, Crotone's strength has declined, but there is still the Crotone League as a fig leaf to comfort the people.

Sisprotus did not dare to take on such a big responsibility and become the scapegoat for the people's insults, so he said indifferently: "This matter...I...I can't make the decision, it must...be discussed and decided by the council. "

The other messengers were disappointed with his delay, but Davos said calmly: "It doesn't matter, we can wait."

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Negotiations can wait, but the war will not stop.

In mid-February, Syracuse's army easily captured Agrigento and brought the second largest Greek city-state in Sicily under its jurisdiction.

A few days later, the Locri army, which had received a small amount of domestic reinforcements, came out of the camp and marched towards the city of Corunnia. Although the Crotone reinforcements still had more than 2000 soldiers stranded in Siliting, the Crotones resolutely united with Corunna. The Nian soldiers came out of the city to fight. After the battle lasted for an hour, Locri began to gain the upper hand due to the large number of people. If it weren't for the strong wind that happened to blow, and the Locri cavalry could not pursue it, the Crotone and Corunian coalition forces would never have. Just a small setback.

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Initially, after the reconstruction of Turiyi, each senator of the Senate was assigned a residence. Kunogorata specially chose a courtyard far away from his former residence to avoid being offended by the scene.

That night, when he returned home, the living room was still lit by candlelight, and his eldest son Sostatus came out to greet him: "Father, you came back really late today. Did something difficult happen in the city again?"

Kunogorata glanced at him, took off his sweaty bolton, stood in the courtyard, and asked the male slave to bring him water to clean his body, and then said: "Antaolis of Crimesa and the others have already When I came to the Senate to report, I was busy with household registration, housing allocation and a lot of other things for them today..."

"You don't need to do these things yourself, just let your subordinates do it."

"What do you know! Considering that Crimesa has just been merged into the alliance, we need to use actions to show that Dionia attaches great importance to these elders who represent the people of Crimesa and eliminate their concerns..."

Saustatus leaned against the pillar and said disapprovingly: "Is it Davos who asked for it again?"

"Damn guy!" Kunogorata grabbed the wet cloth in the slave's hand, threw it at Sostatus, and shouted loudly: "How many times have I told you not to disrespect the consul? You always You don’t listen!”

"How can I not respect Lord Archon!" Saustatus screamed loudly while picking up the wet cloth and carefully throwing it to the slave: "Lord Davos is my commander. I always abide by military laws and obey orders. . It’s just that I’ve always spoken like this, and I can’t change it.”

Kunogolata looked at his son who still had a lazy look on his face even when he was rebutting seriously, and couldn't help but sigh: This son really doesn't seem to be a candidate for politics!Thinking of this, he asked: "You don't go to bed so late and are waiting for me here. Do you want to borrow money from me again?"

"You underestimate me, father. The last time I borrowed money from you, I contracted the warehouse and hotel in Amendolara. In addition to paying you back and paying the rent, how much money do you think I made?" Sostatus He asked smugly, but Kunogorata ignored him.

"Twenty minas for one talent!" Saustatus shook his fingers and said proudly: "If it hadn't been for the war with Crotone and the blockade of the port of Thurii, I could have earned even more. some more!"

He paused and then said, "Father, I have something to discuss with you."

"Just tell me." Kunogolata knew that something must be wrong with him, so he pretended to be casual.

Saustatus looked at his face and said carefully: "After this war, the total reward allocated to you and me by the alliance is four acres of land on the northern plain of Croton. I want to exchange it with others for Amendo The land of Lara.”

"What?! You want to exchange the fertile land of Croton Plains for the barren land of Amendolara!" Kunogorata, who doesn't value money, has to be cautious when it comes to land, because the land belongs to the Greeks. Lifeblood.

"Father, listen to my explanation!" Saustatus said hurriedly.

Kunogolata knew that his son must have a reason for saying this, so he wiped his body clean, changed into clean clothes, sat in the living room, and listened carefully to his son's words.

"Father, you are the administrator of Thurii. You should know that since the reconstruction of Thurii last year, the trade volume of the port has been increasing." Sostatus' words made Kunogorata "hum". How could he not be clear about these things? He could even casually tell the number of cargo ships entering and exiting Thurii Port every month and the amount of commercial tax on market trade. Marij made a detailed plan to revitalize the alliance's trade, and in order to achieve this, he The planning also took a lot of effort.

"Why can I make money?! It's because the port of Turii can no longer accommodate so many goods and foreign people, so the warehouses and hotels under the convenient transportation of Amendolara are so popular. Now we have defeated Crow Tone not only expanded its territory again, but also became a real powerful state in southern Italy. Merchants and free people will flock to it. However, your Senate has enacted laws that do not allow the fertile Sybari Plain land to be used for other purposes. , otherwise the land will be taken back——"

"Yes, Burks is responsible for this, and this is also to protect the farmland of Thurii." Kunogolata interjected.

"I think this bill is enacted very correctly!" Saustatus praised first, and then said: "In this way, Amendolara has become the inevitable choice for these foreign businessmen and free people. And last year Mariji All the land in that industrial zone has been auctioned off. I went to check it out a few days ago and found that a weapons workshop, a pottery workshop and a stone carving shop have been started one after another. These are all large workshops that require a lot of labor and slaves. , so there is a huge demand for accommodation, food and even entertainment. Previously, I had preliminary discussions with others that four acres of Croton Plains land could be exchanged for eight acres of Amendolara land near the industrial zone. With such a large On a piece of land, I can build a large number of low-cost housing and warehouses on it. The annual rent collected alone is not a small amount. I can also build some small shops and rent them to others to make bakeries and garment shops... and even some in the future. With the money, I can also buy many slaves and then rent them out to make a profit..." Saustatus kept talking about his dream.

"Father, no matter how fertile the land is, it will suffer heavy losses in disaster years. And according to my method, as long as our Dionia Alliance remains strong, then our family's annual income will be much greater than farming!"

Cunogorata looked at his son's high-spirited face, pondered for a long time, and said: "Sostatus, you will be solely responsible for the family's finances from now on. I will announce this at home tomorrow and let Koloi Soos (the slave steward of Kunogorata) will obey your arrangements from now on.”

"Really?!" Saustatus couldn't believe his ears.

"Of course it's true! Since you have the talent for business, I won't let you bury it. But -" Kunogolata said: "After I die, half of the property you earn will be given to your brother. Can you agree?"

Under the gaze of Kunogorata, Saustatus calmed down, thought carefully, and said solemnly: "Since our family was driven out of Turii last time, my sister Sefena also... Leaving us makes me feel the need to cherish my family even more! Dika Okrat is my only brother and father. I will sign an agreement according to Ni's request. When you go to... the Elysee, I will Give him half of the family property! And my sister, when she remarries, I will also prepare a generous dowry for her! "

"Very good! Very good!!" Kunogorata was overjoyed, feeling that he had made the right decision, but Sostatus' words also reminded him of another worry.

Diona, his eldest daughter, was already married when he was expelled from Turui, so she did not follow them to Amendolara, so she was humiliated by her husband's family in Turui and attacked in Crotone During Thurii, her husband died in the war, and her husband's family kicked her out of the house.

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