ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 101 Lifetime Archon

Cornelus and the other five people nodded after hearing what Davos said. They all felt that Davos was very calm and his thinking was very clear. There was no problem in being a consul.The new citizens were a little disappointed and moaned again and again.

At this moment, Hilos shouted in the crowd: "Since you can't be a king, you can always be a consul for life! Just like Dionysius in Syracuse, Syracuse is not only not hostile by the surrounding city-states , instead asked Syracuse for help!”

"Yes! Become a lifelong consul! This way we don't have to worry about mediocre people managing Amendolara!" Olivers also shouted.

"Davos, lifelong consul!" Matonis, Georgris and others then shouted.

The enthusiasm of the new citizens was reignited.

Listening to the waves of appeals, Cornelus was anxious. He wanted to tell the audience this group of mercenaries who only knew killing: Dionysius of Syracuse won the city with bloody violence. The city-state government was not elected by the citizens' assembly.Syracuse was the most powerful city-state in Magna Graecia, so how could other city-states dare to be hostile to it.

Facing the boiling crowd in the audience, Cornelus retreated again. He once again cast his gaze at Davos, hoping that the cool-headed young leader could once again veto the soldiers' unreasonable demands. However, Davos said : "Since the citizens of Amendolara have chosen me to serve as the lifelong consul! I accept the position you have given me. I swear to Hades that I will use all my wisdom and ability to lead you to Amen Dorara will develop more prosperously and give you a better future!"

The audience burst into cheers.

"These freemen who know nothing! They have no idea what it means to be a lifelong consul! Cornerus, you have to persuade that young leader!..." Listening to the panicked whispers of his companions, Cornelius Ernerus plucked up the courage and stepped forward: "Davos...well...Amendolara has never had the position of lifelong consul. This violates the laws and traditions of Amendolara. They must be allowed to Stop this farce!"

Davos turned back suddenly, his eyes bright: "A farce?! You say this is a farce?! Isn't the Citizens' Assembly the highest authority in a city-state! Any bill may not be proposed by it, but it must be approved by it before it can be implemented, right? ?! Are the people shouting in the audience citizens of Amendolara! Are they far more than half the majority! Does the resolution proposed by them and voted by them comply with the legal procedures of Amendolara!!… …”

Davos's voice was like nails piercing Cornelus. He couldn't resist it at all, and responded hesitantly: "But...but..."

"Or you have to say to them, 'Citizens, your proposal is wrong, and we will not admit it!'" Davers sneered and continued.

Cornelus looked at the crowd of people cheering and cheering under the stage. He swallowed and subconsciously shrank back.

Daves sneered and said to Cornelus: "After the defeat of Athens, the model of Greek city-state democracy, some citizens have already doubted the democratic regime. Athens can launch the 'Thirty Tyrants' to rule, and with their support Inseparable, there are already many Greek city-states in the east, and they have begun to abandon the democratic regime. Amendolara is suffering today, isn’t it the bad effect of the democratic regime?”

Davos's words were so loud that not only Cornelus, but also the other five citizens on the stage heard them clearly, and they all couldn't help but become speechless: Indeed, at that time, the consul Marcellis was urging the defense of the city. The Lucanians were opposed to leaving their homeland; while another consul, Glatabaflo, preferred to temporarily relocate to Thurii, and the people were divided into two groups.As the two sides continued to argue, some people forced themselves to leave Amendolara without waiting for a resolution to be reached, including these people headed by Cornelus.In the end, in order to prevent division, the people of Amendolara had to pass a resolution and leave together...

Guilt and fear hit his heart at the same time. Cornelus felt his throat dry. He swallowed again and heard the terrible Davos solemnly say: "Don't worry, I swear to Hades, your Not only will the rights and interests be safeguarded, but they will also be better!..."

Just when Davos made his promise to Cornelus and the others, someone in the audience said: "I agree that Davos will serve as a lifelong consul!"

"I agree!"

……

Citizens agreed.

Cornerus walked toward the front desk, one step after another, with heavy steps.He didn't know what consequences this decision would bring to Amendolara. He only knew that if there was no result in this matter today, the angry mercenaries would definitely smash Amendolara to pieces.

Cornerus, who had no intention of regretting whether he had "led the wolf into the house", stood in front of the stage, calmed down, and said reluctantly: "The proposal of Davos to serve as the lifelong consul of Amendolara has been approved. From today on, Davos will be the lifelong consul of Amendolara." Fos served as the lifelong consul of Amendolara until his soul returned to Hades..."

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!!"

……

The new citizens in the audience cheered as if they had won a great victory, forming a sea of ​​joy.

The original citizens of Amendolara: some were angry and cursed under their breath; some were indifferent, as if the matter had nothing to do with them; some cheered with the new citizens...

Cesta and a handful of team officers who had different views on the matter felt disappointed, but they all tried their best to smile.

Davos smiled, strode forward, and said loudly: "As your newly appointed lifelong consul, in order to better govern Amendolara, I propose that Cornelus be the consul adjutant!"

"Agree!!" Not only the emerging new citizens, but also many original citizens also shouted in unison. They thought that with the help of Cornelus, this young and unfamiliar lifelong consul would at least not mess around. , but he didn’t know that Cornelus’s mood fell to the bottom.

Cornelus was not entirely motivated by Davos changing the power structure of Amendolara and adding new positions, but mainly because he originally hoped to elect another consul, even if it was once a year, at least he would be able to To check and balance the power of Davos, he did not expect that Davos would not give him this opportunity at all, and directly erased the Amendolara political tradition of "dual consuls". The position of adjutant to the executive was subordinate to the consul. Firth is trying to be a dictator!
For Davos, more than half a year of training and experience in his previous life have made him not very sympathetic to the democratic system of Greek city-states in this world. Especially in this era of war, he confidently feels that he is the leader and everyone is the supplement. The rule of multiple people is more efficient than the rule of multiple people!Also more powerful!
After prior analysis and preparation, he believed that although the Greeks all have a tradition of independence and freedom, specific issues must be viewed in detail, especially for the special profession of mercenaries. Due to long years of fighting abroad, they are accustomed to obeying , otherwise they would not be able to win the war. Soldiers worshiped the generals who led them to victory repeatedly, and the huge reputation Daves had accumulated in the past six months was enough for the soldiers to trust and entrust their lives. And after their previous experiences in Persia, they had seen the Persian Empire. Given the vastness of the country, their views on kingship and dictatorship are naturally different from those of ordinary Greeks.Of course, if they come back for an election after half a year of living a stable life, the situation may be different.

After careful planning, Davos finally achieved his goal.A lifelong consul is actually a lifelong dictator!In his memory, Sulla and Caesar seemed to have held this position in previous Roman history. Because he was afraid of arousing the resentment of other city-states, he changed "dictator" to "ruling" as a cover-up.

Davos looked at the cheering crowd in the audience, his heart was surging and his thoughts were running wild: Under the western sky, the sunset was about to set.Once today is over, the old Amendolara will be a thing of the past.Tomorrow, a new Amendolara will be born...

Note: Davos has won a foothold for himself in the test of blood and fire, but Amendolara is so insignificant among thousands of Mediterranean city-states. If Davos wants to realize his ambitions , there is still a long way to go, and in the process of developing himself, he will also face more difficult and cruel tests!

Please look forward to the next volume: The First Crotone War

　Last time, a reader asked if it would be possible to write a hundred chapters.It's full now!There will be more hundred chapters in the future!
　　Another volume is finished, is there no applause? ……laugh
　　Starting tomorrow, let's see how well Davos governs the country?
　　
　
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