ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 104 The First Senate Meeting ([-])

Cornelus now understands clearly: Davos wants to redo the political system structure of a new Amendolara.With Davos already in control of Amendolara and the Senate, the only thing Cornelus could do was nod.

Naturally, the appointment of these two people also passed smoothly.

"My Lord Consul, after cleaning up the materials we seized from the Lucanians, Amendolara's treasury only has more than 3000 drachmas..." Melses reminded.

"Hey, we started working as soon as we were selected. This public official is so enthusiastic!" Epithenes said jokingly, and everyone laughed.

"Three thousand silver coins are not even a talent..." Davos frowned slightly and muttered to himself.

Cornelus felt his face heat up, and he hurriedly explained: "Cornerus has no port, and not many merchants come to the city to trade. However, the stone mines we mine are found in many city-states, and only Herakli Ya will buy some from us every year..."

"It seems that we need to set up a commercial officer to be responsible for managing trade and think of ways to make money for Amendolara," said Davers.

Mercy's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "I recommend Mariji as the business officer!"

"Oh, are you on good terms with him now?" Davos was a little surprised.

In fact, it is not that Melses and Mariji have improved their relationship, but that Melses will not struggle with money, because Mariji can indeed make money, and Melses knows this very well.

"Although Mariji is a Persian, his business ability is really strong. He did very well in the market next to our military camp!" Olivers shouted from the back row.

"I also agree that he should be a commercial officer. I have been to that market and it is indeed very lively." Immediately afterwards, Epithenes also said.

"Oliviers has taken a liking to someone else's daughter and wants to take the opportunity to please his future father-in-law." Matonis also joined in the fun and exposed Olivers' background.

"Shut up, big guy!" Olivers yelled.

"Quiet! The Senate is a sacred place, not a place for abuse! Whoever talks nonsense again will be kicked out!" Davos glared at the two of them: It was originally a good proposal, but it was disturbed by these two people. Afraid of causing others to think blindly.

Matonis and Olivers quickly fell silent.

"Is this Mariji a Persian?" Cornelus asked doubtfully.

"It used to be, but later because of the persecution of the King of Persia, he took his whole family to join us. He moved to fight with us in Persia, and came to Magna Graecia together, and participated in the battle with the Lucanians. He was one of our mercenary warriors. member, so he is now a citizen of our Amendolara. This morning, I have sent him as envoy to Tarantum to discuss alliance matters. He is indeed a very outstanding talent! I believe that he will serve as the commercial officer , the gold and silver in our treasury will increase significantly!" Davers praised Mariji greatly.

Cornelus listened attentively. He was a little hesitant about Davos's proposal and glanced at Laphias several times. What that meant was: Do you, the new household registration officer, have no objections?Don't ask me to oppose everything!

Laphias hesitated, stood up and said: "But he is a Persian... Greek city-states have never-"

"What's wrong with the Persians! As long as he is truly willing to become our citizen and has made so many achievements for us, we should accept him!" Davos stood up suddenly and faced everyone in the venue. He said loudly: "Originally I wanted to wait until the right time to say some things, but since the household registration officer has mentioned this sensitive issue, I will share some of my views with you."

"Everyone knows that in almost all Greek city-states, citizenship is difficult to obtain. The richer and more powerful the city-state, the harder it is to obtain. For example, in Sparta, it is almost impossible for outsiders to obtain citizenship; in Athens, the current regulations Yes, 'Only if both parents are Athenians can a child become an Athenian citizen when he reaches adulthood'. Why is citizenship so difficult to obtain?" Davos raised the question loudly, and everyone sitting at the venue fell silent for a short time, especially The new citizens, they remembered the sweat and blood they had paid for this citizenship, and the huge risks they had taken, Davos's words resonated with them.

"That's because they are afraid that outsiders will share the political rights, land, and wealth of the city-state with them!" Alexis said bitterly.

"That's right! This kind of selfishness of the Greek city-states caused them to refuse outsiders to join, and at the same time they gave up the opportunity to strengthen themselves! Athens collapsed after its disastrous defeat in Sicily. Why? Because they did not have enough young and middle-aged citizens. Sparta, even though it now dominates Greece, mainly sends mercenaries and allies to fight outside. Why? Because they only have about 3500 citizens, and they also have to prevent helot riots at home. Sparta loves war. The Greek people will only fight less and less, and eventually lose the hegemony of Greece. Look at our neighbor Thurii, after the failure of the battle with the Lucanian coalition, they knew that we defeated the Lucanians, but they were cautious Why don't you even dare to open the gate? There aren't enough young citizens to resist us rushing in and looting it."

Everyone laughed, and so did the old citizens. Everyone had the same understanding on the issue of Thurii.

"Then let's look at Persia, which we have been to. Is Persia big?" Davos asked.

"Big, too big!" the new citizens replied in unison.

“Are there many Persians?”

"There are so many! There are people of all races!"

"You must know that Persia was just a small tribe at the beginning, and was bullied by the Medes. The leader of the tribe, Cyrus, was very wise and open-minded. He got along with the surrounding tribes in a friendly manner and accepted other tribes generously. The races that were originally oppressed by the Medes who dominated the Mesopotamian plains all took refuge with him. Later, even the enemies of the Medes surrendered to Persia. Persia was like a snowball on the top of the mountain, growing bigger and bigger. In just a few decades, Persia A small tribe turned into a large empire..."

Everyone listened carefully to Davos's account of the history of Persia, including the well-educated Cornelus, who knew very little about Persia, the great eastern country, and they also listened with interest.

"Why is the Persian Empire so powerful? It's because it tolerates other tribes as its citizens, just like the Mediterranean Sea is so big because countless rivers flow into it." Davos's words made everyone think deeply.

"As I said before, if you are only content to live in a small city-state farming every day until other city-states and forces become stronger, lead an army to the city, surrender obediently, and become their vassals, then I won't say much. If you are not satisfied with today's ordinary life and want to make Amendolara stronger and no longer bullied by other forces, then please remember that people are always the greatest wealth of a city-state! We Amendolara should not learn from others The city-state is so closed and conservative! We must be open, and we must sincerely accept everyone who is willing to join Amendolara and contribute to the prosperity of Amendolara, no matter where he comes from. Only in this way will our strength Rapidly growing and strengthening! Maybe you will say that Amendolara does not have that much land and wealth to share with them, that is because your eyes are only focused on the small land of Amendolara!"

Davos looked around at everyone, pointed his left hand forcefully to the west, and said with pride: "Look around us. There are Lucanians and Brutians in the west, and there are Messapians, Puchettis, Taoists in the east. Neanderthals, I heard that there are Samnites in the north... Wait, there are so many indigenous people, aren’t they enough to share the land and wealth they have?!"

"Defeat them and take away their land!..." The captains headed by Matonis screamed with excitement, and most of the other new citizens were also excited, because this was the first time that their leader Davos told They showed his grand ambition. For these original mercenaries who had broadened their horizons in Persia, after meeting the basic needs of becoming city-state citizens, Davos gave them a more grand ambition, making these The mercenaries who no longer knew how to plow, herd, or do farm work, and were accustomed to fighting on the battlefield, immediately gained new motivation and regarded it as their lifelong goal. They also became the greatest support for Davos to consolidate his power.

　The third round of the Senate, please join us!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)