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Chapter 262 The secret of Dionia’s power? (two)

"Oh, which two are they?" Kallios moved his body forward curiously.

"Article [-] -" Sipulos slowly placed a wooden pick on the table and said: "Anyone can apply for Dionian citizenship, whether they are foreigners or captured enemy states. Citizens, and even freed slaves, can become Dionian citizens as long as they meet the requirements of the bill..."

Kanios took a breath, and Aelia would also grant citizenship rights to some free people in the city-state, but that was all because of the war and the shortage of soldiers and labor. It is really unimaginable to open citizenship rights like Dionia all the time. : "This...this...in this way, does Dionia citizenship become less important? Nor can it enjoy so many alliance rights? And what kind of people can become alliance citizens? How to maintain the order of the city-state? ?..."

"The citizenship rights of Dionia are very attractive!" Facing Kanios's many questions, Sipulos shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Not to mention other rights, just that every new citizen can get it." The right of five acres of land was enough to drive the freedmen crazy. Not to mention that new land could be allocated based on the military merits earned by citizens."

"This... is this true?!" Kanios found it unbelievable. He couldn't help but swallow. For the citizens of Elia who had been trapped in the city for a long time, the land was very tempting to them.

"Of course it is true. Otherwise, in the previous decisive battle between Dionia and Crotone, how could Dionia, which had a small number of troops, easily recruit 7000 free people without spending money, and the free people were extremely brave? Helping Dionia defeat Crotone is because of the temptation of Dionia citizenship." Sipulos looked around at the diners who were chatting enthusiastically, turned around and continued: "As for whether it will disrupt the order of the city-state , there are at least 3 or [-] Dionia people present at today's ceremony, right?"

After Sipulos' reminder, Kanios immediately understood: "This is the first time I have seen so many people participating in an alliance celebration or festival, and there was no big trouble. I'm afraid it's not just because there are A large number of patrolling soldiers should be there to maintain order."

Sipulos responded in a low voice: "Of course, this has a lot to do with the restrictions imposed by the laws of the Dionysian Union on citizens and even freed slaves. Turui City has more patrols than other city-states, but also Courts. These courts not only try cases and disputes, but also record the names of people who violate the law. If they are freedmen, it will affect their ability to obtain citizenship on time; if they are citizens, it will affect their ability to obtain land distribution. ... Therefore, for a better future, the vast majority of people living in Dionia will consciously abide by the laws here..."

"This is really an excellent solution! After a long time, the people of Dionia have naturally developed the habit of obeying the law. No wonder..." Kanios couldn't help but praised: "This solution fundamentally solves the problem of Dionia. Because of the chaos that may be caused by people with complicated sources in Niya, I don’t know who proposed it at the beginning..."

He saw a smile on Sipulos's face, and then he realized: "Is it Davos again?"

Cypros nodded.

Kanios shrugged helplessly. He had nothing to say about the governor of Dionia.

"What is the second law?" Sipulos' familiarity and unique insights into Dionia deepened Kanios's deep understanding of Dionia, so he was eager to know more.

"Substate." Cypros spit out two words, with a strange look in his eyes: "The way Dionia handles substates or occupied areas is very different from most Greek city-states."

"What's the difference?" Kanios was attracted by Sipros' words again, and asked anxiously.

"Asprostum, do you know?"

"I heard that it used to be a town of the Brutians, and later became a sub-state of Crotone. I heard that it has now joined the Dionia Alliance."

"Take Asprostum, for example. What did the Crotones do after they occupied it? Killed all the Brutians in the city and moved the Crotone citizens who had no land. When we arrived at the city of Asprostum, we implemented the same system as in Crotone." Sipulos pierced a piece of tripe, threw it into his mouth, and said with a mocking smile: " The residents of Asproustum are citizens of Crotone, and the political system is that of Crotone. It stands to reason that Asproustum has completely become a part of Crotone, but why is it so important in these few years? There were two riots in Asprostum in ten years, demanding secession from Crotone?”

"There were two riots in Asprostum?" Cañios was a little surprised. In his impression, Asprostum was a town in Crotone.

"Yes, twice." Sipulos stretched out two fingers and said slowly: "Because Crotone quickly put down the riots and deliberately blocked the news, you Elijah are far in the north, so it is normal... …Although Asprostum was indeed completely attached to Crotone at first, 20 years later, the situation changed. According to Crotone’s law, only Asprostum whose father is a citizen of Crotone Only men from Asprostum could become citizens of Crotone. As time went by, some foreigners came to Asprostum and married women from the city, but the children they gave birth to were unable to become Crotone citizens. Citizens of Asprostum can only become citizens of Asprostum. There are also some people who were born in this small city and grew up here. Their affection for Asprostum exceeds that of Crotone. Would like to apply to become a citizen of Crotone...

In this way, there are more and more real Asprustum citizens in this small city, surpassing the citizens of Crotone, so their willingness to safeguard the interests that only belong to Asprustum will naturally exceed To safeguard the interests of Crotone.As for the Crotones, because their blood relationship is getting farther and farther away, they treat the Asprustum people more and more like slaves instead of their own people.When there is a war, let the Asprustumians rush to the forefront; when there is a land dispute, let the Crotones be biased... In this way, the resentment of the Asprostumians against Crotone Getting deeper and deeper, how can they not demand independence? ! "

Kanios nodded when he heard this and took a sip of beer.

“The measures Crotone took against Asproostum after the riots were to kill the people who resolutely resisted Crotone, and then moved a large number of Crotone citizens to this small town, while supporting those close to Crotone. The Asprostum people of Crotone and allowed the citizens of Crotone to hold the supreme power of Asprostum. But more than ten years later, Asprostum rioted again, The situation is the same as last time... As far as I know, the Greek city-states generally deal with their colonies and occupied areas in this way. Asprostum is very close to Crotone, and Crotone It is a powerful city-state in Magna Graecia. It has enough power to control the small town of Asprostum. Things like this still happen. Those child states are far away from the mother state, or the mother state is not strong. However, in the end, it is not possible to unite with the sub-state to increase one's own strength. This situation is very common, which is not bad. What is even more frightening is that the mother state becomes enemies with the sub-state. There are many such examples!… ..." Sipulos said with a sigh.

His words reminded Kanios of Elia's home state. Elia once sent envoys to ask for help from the mother state. The mother state turned a blind eye to Elia's plight and refused to provide any help. The two sides have become strangers.Kanios was slightly sentimental: "You're right!" As he spoke, he raised the wine jar and invited Cypros to have a drink.

Wiping away the foam from his mouth, he asked with interest: "How does Dionia treat the occupied territories?"

Sipros picked up another wooden stick and put it on the wooden table, and said slowly: "After Dionia occupied Asprostum, the first act to be implemented was to declare, 'All Aspirus who are willing to stay All Prustumians will become citizens of Dionia.'"

"Ah?!" Kanios looked surprised.

"Although there are very few people from Asprostum who choose to stay, I think they made a right choice." After Siprous emphasized a sentence, he continued: "Dionia quickly implemented The second bill is that the Dionysian Senate appoints public officials to Asprostum for governance, and the top manager of the city is the city administrator, who must be served by a senator from the Senate. I remember now The mayor of Asprostum is... Hilos of the Dionysian Senate, a senator who is closely related to Davos.

You see, the residents of Asprustum are now citizens of Dionia, and the law of Dionia stipulates, 'As long as either of the parents is a Dionia, their children will be born as soon as they are born. Dionians.In addition, the leaders of Asprostum are directly appointed by the Senate, and any Dionian citizen can apply to hold public office in the city-state. After holding public office for a long period of time, he has rich experience and outstanding performance. people can become the elders of the Dionysian Senate. '"

Sipulos said with a slightly excited expression: "In this way, the residents living in Asprostum are less likely to betray the Dionian Alliance now or in the future, because they and Dionian citizens in other cities in the alliance enjoy the same rights. Asprostum is already part of the Dionian alliance, and the Senate of the alliance sends people to directly manage it, whether it is paying taxes or serving services. Military service directly enhances the strength of the alliance. Therefore, when Dionia was weaker than Crotone before, it was able to summon a similar number of soldiers and resources as Crotone because its political system could It is better to concentrate all the power of the city under its jurisdiction! And even Asprostum in Crotone does not fully support it, let alone its ally Silitium and our Trina. I am afraid this is also the case with Dio The most fearsome thing about the Nia Alliance is that every time it acquires a piece of land, it increases the strength of the alliance!"

(End of this chapter)