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Chapter 926 Asistes’ Suggestions
"Stolo, my family just baked some bread with newly ground flour, and it's still hot! It's very fragrant! You can take a few pieces back to try!"

"Stolo, have all the houses in the Aventine been demolished? I heard that the city hall will build larger and better-looking houses in the future. Is it true?"

"Stolo, I saw people from the city hall coming to your house in the afternoon. There might be something going on."

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Words of enthusiasm and concern warmed Stolo. When he was confined at home by the Dionysians, these neighbors still provided all kinds of help to his family as much as possible. This is why he has been willing to give his family as much help as possible in recent years. Reasons why legal help is provided to them at low prices or even free of charge.

He responded with a smile and quickened his pace home again.

"Stolo, you are finally back!" As soon as he entered the house, his wife Konya rushed over and hugged him tightly.

"I'm fine, aren't I? What happened again?" Stolo asked softly, stroking his wife's back.

"Someone came from the city hall in the afternoon and emphasized that you must go to the city hall after you go home to meet with the Assi... Chief Executive. Stolo, is this... nothing going to happen? !" Konya looked at him with worry.

"We have experienced the worst things, and we have survived them smoothly. What bad things can happen!" The experience during this period of time made the originally innocent and lovely noble wife almost become a frightened bird. Stolo He pinched her nose with his hand and said calmly: "It's probably the Dionians who saw that I performed well and were ready to give me a more important task."

"Really? That's great!" When Konya heard this, she seemed to take it seriously and said hurriedly: "Stolo, when you go to the city hall and see the chief executive later, you must tell him. Can... can you let my mother and sister go home?!"

Stolo was stunned: Since the families of the Romans who had fled to the Capitoline Mountains were forced down the mountain, except for a small number of civilian family members whose identities were verified by the city hall and released home, most of the rest of the aristocratic family members were imprisoned. In the city, some were escorted to Satnicum to persuade the defenders to surrender. Stolo's mother-in-law was the wife of the famous Roman senator Ambustus, and Konya's sister's husband was still leading the army in Satnicum. The recalcitrant Roman general Servius of Qom, so the city hall would not release them easily.

Stolo had inquired about this matter a few days ago, but facing his wife's expectant gaze, he still nodded and said, "Okay, I will go and request it from the chief executive."

Konya suddenly smiled and went to serve the dinner on the table herself, serving Stolo very attentively.

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During this time, even at dusk, Rome's city hall is still busy.Allocation and transportation of food and materials to the two armies, land distribution, housing arrangements, etc. for newly moved Dionian citizens, supervision of the autumn harvest and subsequent taxation, and support for the upcoming Hades celebration and The urgent organization and preparation of the rugby match...A series of complicated and urgent administrative matters were placed in front of Asistes and his subordinates, urging them to complete them day and night.So when Stolo walked into the city hall and saw all the officials working hard and walking like flying, he couldn't help but sigh.

When Stolo was brought into Asistes' office, Asisters had just sent off the officials of the inspection department. He was also almost 50 years old, and he could not help but feel backache after working at a desk for a long time. Standing up, stretching in the room, pacing back and forth, seeing Stolo come in, he motioned for him to sit down, while he continued to stand and talk: "Listen to Myinas, you have done a good job these days, especially It helped the engineering team resolve several major conflicts in a timely manner.”

"They didn't have any conflicts in the first place, it was just because there was a communication problem." Stolo said cautiously.

"Differences in customs and habits, differences in ideas, coupled with language barriers and the inability to communicate normally, have led to conflicts between old and new citizens... This is already the most troublesome problem in maintaining order in the city of Rome today. This is not It's a trivial matter!" Asistes rubbed his forehead and said solemnly: "Just now the inspector came here to complain to me, saying that there were too few Roman citizens who joined their inspection office and knew Greek, and there were even more literate people. If there are too few, they will always be unable to stop and persuade the two parties to the conflict when performing their tasks, and sometimes it will easily arouse greater conflicts. If this continues, it will not be conducive to the stability of Rome, so I decided to let you go on inspection. at.

As far as I know, you used to be proficient in Roman law and often helped civilians defend themselves, so I want you to go to the patrol office and first follow the patrol team to handle various disputes in the city. At the same time, you will also gradually become familiar with our laws in Dionia. In the future What do you think about taking on the role of inspector? "

Stolo did not agree immediately. He thought for a while, showed hesitation, and said tentatively: "I heard that Dionia also has the position of tribune, who can help people fight for their rights and safeguard their interests. I I want to... take up this position in the future."

"Tribune?!" The city of Yasisk was slightly surprised. He advised: "You may not have understood that the tribunes of Dionia are very different from the former Roman tribunes. As far as I know, I know that the Roman tribunes are a major way for civilians to enter the upper echelons of the city-state, and they can even participate in the Senate. The Dionian tribunes seem to have more power and can accuse officials at all levels, including chief executives like me. There are even senators who can meet with the king and point out the shortcomings of a certain law... However, once you become a tribune of Dionia, it means that you will no longer be able to inherit other administrative positions and have nothing to do with the kingdom's politics. Insulation, this is to ensure the independence of the tribunes and not be affected by administrative officials, so the tribunes of Dionia are basically composed of Dionia who have no intention of developing in the political arena and want to do something for the people. Most of them are middle-aged and elderly citizens, and few young citizens who want to make a difference want to become tribunes."

Stolo really didn't know much about the details of the Dionia tribunes, and was a little stunned when he heard this.

Asistes looked at him and understood some of his psychology, so he continued: "In fact, you can rest assured that the Kingdom of Dionia treats all races in the country equally and will not deliberately be biased. Of course, if you I really want to do something for the Romans, serve as an inspector or become a judge, make outstanding political achievements, and become a senator of the kingdom in the future, so that I can truly safeguard some of the rights of Roman citizens in Dionia in the Senate!
As far as I know, you and Sextus are good friends. He has now achieved many military exploits and has already served as captain. It is very likely that within a few years, he will serve as captain of the Roman legion, even before he is 40 years old. Are you willing to become a Dionysian elder? "

Stolo was shocked.

Seeing the sudden change in his face, Asistes knew that his words had worked. He walked back to the desk and sat down again: "This matter is related to your future development in the kingdom. You should go back and think about it carefully. Give me a report within two days. Just answer. I'm looking for you this time, and there's one more important thing you need to do."

Having said this, Asistes looked directly at Stolo and said in a deep voice: "I just received the battle report from your majesty. The Satnicum garrison has surrendered!"

Stolo was taken aback and asked involuntarily: "The Satnicum garrison surrendered?!"

"Not only did Satnicum surrender, but just one day later, Vilitre also surrendered."

Asistes' words gave Stolo another heavy blow, leaving him stunned on the spot: Although he did not agree to go to Satnicum to persuade him to surrender, he knew very well that his father also had a crush on Camillus. I knew something about it and thought that even if they were at a disadvantage, they would resist to the end. Unexpectedly, they actually surrendered!As soon as Satnicum fell, the resistance of the Romans disappeared, and there was no possibility of recovery for Rome!

Asistes saw Stolo sitting on the wooden chair with a fluctuating expression on his face, so he coughed lightly: "Although you were rejected last time when you climbed the Capitoline Hill to persuade you to surrender. But I hope If you go up there again, I think the surrender of the Camillus army will have a certain impact on them on the mountain."

After a long while, Stolo replied feebly: "...I'll try my best, but I have a few questions to ask."

"You said."

Stolo asked eagerly: "My father...is he okay now?"

Asistes pondered for a while and said solemnly: "I don't want to deceive you, but you must swear to the gods not to leak what I said before I tell you."

Stolo looked at Asistes in surprise, and then swore an oath to Jupiter.

"Actually, a plague broke out in Satnicum, and the Roman generals had to—"

Before Asistes finished speaking, Stolo screamed: "What?! Plague! -" He immediately covered his mouth with his hand, but the hand trembled involuntarily.

Asistes immediately comforted him and said: "The plague is the most terrible disease in the eyes of you Romans, but our Dionysian medicine is advanced and we have considerable research on the treatment of plague. Your Majesty is convening doctors to treat the disease." Soldiers are being treated, and I believe that many people will be able to recover in half a month."

Stolo calmed down a little and asked eagerly: "Then has my father...has-"

Asistes said calmly: "Your father has been infected and is being treated in a camp near the city of Satnicum. I suggest you not to visit him now to avoid contracting the plague. In addition, Satni Camillus died of illness before the Qom garrison surrendered... oh, and your brother-in-law Servius caught it too."

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