ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 108 Proposal
Davos ignored him and continued: "For the new citizens who defeated the Lucanian tribal coalition, recaptured the city of Amendolara, and joined Amendolara today, the land they now own is tax-free! At the same time, A batch of 'Amendolara Newborn Silver Buckle' will be minted, and each new citizen will have one, which will be kept forever. They can also be worn on Bolton in grand public occasions, so that future generations will know their achievements!"

"That's pretty much it!" Matonis sat down with satisfaction.

Now, the new citizens are also standing tall.

Davos gave both parties honor, and both parties accepted it with satisfaction, causing calm to return to the venue.Cornelus saw this and had to admit that Davos's political skills were powerful.

"Everyone doesn't pay taxes, so why bother mentioning this bill? What's the use of this law?!" Melses was dissatisfied.

"Don't you understand yet, Treasurer?" Cornelus smiled: "All current citizens do not have to pay land tax, but in the future, citizens of Amendolara will have to pay taxes after they own land."

"Please note that you do not need to pay taxes on your existing land, but you will still have to pay taxes on the land you own in the future!" Davos reminded.

"If that's the case, then I can accept it." Antonios stood up and said: "Amendolara was founded by Cornelus's ancestors, and they suffered too much for this, we should respect it. And We have paid blood and sweat for Amendolara, and we should also get something. Citizens who join in the future enjoy everything that we all have done for this city-state. Of course, they have to pay something for Amendolara. Pay taxes – I think that’s a good idea!”

"Antonios, you are right! We agree with this approach!" The new citizens agreed one after another.

"Yes, we are the creators of this new Amendolara! To let future generations know what we have done today, these tax-free land and silver buckles are the best proof and glory!" Protesilao Si shouted excitedly, and other senior citizens did not object.

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After the meeting, the new citizens walked towards the square one after another, while the old citizens walked on the rugged mountain road.

"Cornerus, you indulged that young man too much tonight! You didn't refute every bill he proposed and watched him easily convince those ignorant mercenaries!" Stromboli Loud complaints.

"Hey, Stromboli, don't let young people shout loudly. Davos is our consul and we should respect him!" Rafias looked behind him. He was not too far away from the new citizens. So reminded.

"Consul? I think it's the king. He didn't propose anything without our consent! Which proposal was discussed with the senators in advance! He also let so many people who have no brains and The mercenaries who only obeyed her participated in this meeting, obviously because they wanted him to have the final say! Then why do we need to do this! Be puppets?!..." Stromboli was a little angry. kept talking.

Scombras couldn't help but interrupt him: "Since you have a problem with the consul, why didn't you say it at the meeting?"

Stromboli was speechless for a moment, and rolled his eyes: "You all don't object, why should I object alone? I'm not stupid! Oh... I know. Cornerus became the chief executive, and La Fias is now the household registration officer and is already a big shot! This is a gift from the consul, so you are too embarrassed to oppose him, right?"

Scombras rushed to him, glared at him and said: "Shut up, Stromboli! Cornerus did his best to protect this mountain city, you can't say that about him! Also! ...Although the soldiers were very rude and beat me. But to be honest, the bills proposed by the young consul were very interesting, especially the bill about tax payment. I was indeed a little surprised, but Amendola Latvia hasn't changed in hundreds of years..."

"Uncle Scomber is right! We in Amendolara have suffered like this and can no longer live as we did before! Whether it is appointing Davos as a lifelong consul or his proposals, as long as we can Let Amendolara become strong and no longer be bullied, even if the tradition of Amendolara is changed, I will accept it!" Tritodemus said solemnly, making several of them nod secretly.

"Not only will we not be bullied, but we will attack Lucania, defeat them, and avenge us!" Protesilaus, the youngest of the six, said excitedly.

"Lucania has a large population, a vast territory, and is mostly mountainous. It is not that easy to attack them. The young consul is just talking big words." Stromboli said doubtfully.

"It's a fact that Davos led a small number of mercenaries to annihilate the larger Lucalia coalition army! It's also a fact that he recaptured Amendolara in one night! Who has so many generals and citizens in the Magna Graecia city-states? Tell me who can do these two things?" Protesilaus retorted.

Stromboli snorted and did not answer.

"Did you notice the way those new citizens looked at Davos? It was as if they were staring at a god!" Protesilaus said exaggeratedly.

"I heard that they call Davos the God's Favorite. Maybe he can really create miracles." Tritodemus said with some expectation: "I have long heard that we are northwest of Amendolara and the upper reaches of the Sinni River. There is a large and beautiful lake, which the Lucanians called Dokara (today’s Lake Senese), and it seems that I can not only go and see it, but I may even get a piece of land there.”

Stromboli snorted again, but his expression was less angry.

"In war, people will die after all. It's better not to fight." Cornelus sighed.

"We don't need to play anyway. I think the mercenaries are very enthusiastic about it." Laphias looked indifferent.

"That is also a citizen of Amendolara." Cornelus reminded, he paused, and then sighed: "However, we all underestimated Davos. Even though he is young, he is But he is extremely familiar with city-state politics. Is he really 'given wisdom by Hades' as the new citizens say in the rumors?"

His exclamation was not refuted by the other five people, and everyone was obviously surprised by this.

"However, Davos' actual ability to govern requires us to observe further. How much impact and changes the bills he proposed will have on Amendolara, we don't know now. What we can do It is to try our best to ensure the stability of Amendolara, find problems, and remind Davos in time, at least from now on, Davos is not the same as Dionysius of Syracuse." Cornelou Si solemnly remind everyone.

The other four people nodded, while Stromboli asked in a deep voice: "What if Davos makes a mess of Amendolara and refuses to listen to dissuasion and does whatever he wants?!"

"If that's really the case..." Cornelus didn't know how to answer for a moment.

"Then drive them away!" Scombras said decisively: "For Amendolara, even cooperate with Turui again!"

The others faced each other and finally nodded silently.

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When Davos returned to the square, it was already getting late.

He returned to his big tent, which was still brightly lit with candles. Kristoya, who had been waiting for his return, had fallen asleep on the paved floor.

Davos walked gently to the floor and squatted down in front of Crystal. The dancing candlelight reflected her beautiful and sexy face. Her breathing was light and long, and there was a smile on the corner of her mouth...

You must be dreaming!Davos stared quietly, feeling a little crazy.I came to this strange world alone and struggled to survive. Although there were a group of comrades who could be entrusted with life and death, it was because of her that my lonely and wandering soul had a port to anchor.

He couldn't help but stretched out his hand and gently stroked Krystalya's long, silky hair, but he didn't expect her to wake up immediately, rubbed her hazy eyes, and said lazily: "You're back."

Davos took her hands, put them together, and said softly: "Christoia of Miletus, will you be my wife, Davos?"

Kristoya's eyes suddenly brightened, and her beautiful face shone in the candlelight.Following Davos running around, the thing she had been most worried about no longer existed. She hugged Davos tightly and whispered a lifelong vow: "I do!"

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After the passionate entanglement, Crystal lay on top of Davos and listened to him talk about what happened at the venue that night. Sleep gradually came over her...

At this time, Davos said: "Krystoya, I am hesitant whether to let you do something."

"What's the matter?" Kristoya asked curiously.

"Have you ever heard of a bank?"

"I've heard of it, isn't it just lending money? My father also ran this industry in Miletus. I heard him say that he admired the Athenian banker Pasion the most because he not only became the richest man in Athens through lending money, but also won money. The respect of the citizens of Athens..." Kristoya was inexplicably sad when she thought of the past.

"Great! I want you to open a bank in Amendolara to lend money to the citizens of Amendolara." Daves said immediately.

"Open a bank?! Me?!" Christoya was stunned.

"Yes, it's you!" Davos raised his head and stared at her, his eyes full of trust: "You can manage the medical camp so well, I believe you can also run this bank well!"

Kristoya calmed down, thought for a moment, and reminded: "That requires enough silver coins."

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