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Chapter 112 Proposals Concerning Slaves

Davos patiently explained to him: "Which is better, forcing them to work with sticks or voluntarily working?"

"Of course it's the latter."

"What's more important is that I don't want them to be slaves, but want them to become citizens of Amendolara. Only in this way will our power continue to grow! And think about it, one day, when the Lucania region When the natives trembled in fear under the threat of our shields and spears, they saw some soldiers in our team who had the same appearance as them, spoke the same language, but wore Greek armor, ate Greek food, and What would Greeks think if they chatted freely?"

Asistes thought for a moment and said uncertainly: "They may surrender."

"Yes, Bagule and the others are role models for the Lucanians. Let them know that if they surrender to us, not only will they not be abused, but they will live a good life. Think about the way Persia treats foreigners, and we will be better than Persia. Do better, because we will treat foreigners more equally, accept them as our citizens more tolerantly, and let them enjoy the same rights as us. Only in this way will the barriers between them and us be eliminated and let Amen Dorara is becoming powerful quickly!..." Davos said seriously and passionately. On the way forward in this era, he does not want to be a loner. He wants to spread his political ideas to the surrounding people. people, infecting them and changing the Greeks' narrow city-state thinking.

Asistes was sincerely convinced: "Lord Archon, you think so far!"

"Yasi, I heard that you didn't choose a wife this time. Are you interested in choosing a Lucanian woman to be your wife? Otherwise, I'll ask Bagule if he has any sisters. Why don't you just do it with him? Relatives," Davos said jokingly.

Asistes immediately remembered Bagule's ferocious appearance and shook his head repeatedly.

"Seriously, if you really marry a Lucania woman, when one day we conquer the Lucania region, maybe I will appoint you as the governor of Lucania." Daves was half joking and half serious. said.

Governor? !Asistes remembered the majestic appearance of Tissaphernes, the governor of Asia Minor, when he was in Persia. As a young man, he was really moved.He did not think about it carefully. In the entire Mediterranean region, the position of governor was only available in the Persian Empire, and only the king of Persia could appoint a governor...

Looking at the back of Asistes leaving, Davos was still thinking: whether to set up a low-level public position under the consul - secretary, so that Asistes can do things legitimately, and Davos can also practice it personally. He cultivated a group of like-minded young people who would become his good assistants in governing the city in the future.

Just as Davos was thinking about it, Crystal came in and told him: "Olivers is here."

Davers was a little puzzled: What's the matter with this guy coming so late?

Olivers's voice has already come in: "Lord Consul, your house is so big! If there is no one to guide me, I will definitely get lost... Oh, this marble statue is really well carved. Which master's masterpiece is it? Look at the contours of these muscles..." Olivers rambled on the phone for a long time.

Davos looked at him: "If you don't tell the truth, I will kick you out!"

"Don't! Don't! I really have something to ask for your help!" Olivers said hurriedly: "Lord Archon, you must help me with this matter!" He begged.

"What are you talking about?!" Davos was impatient on the surface, but became more and more interested in Olivers's affairs.

Olivers suddenly became squirmy and whispered? : "I want... I want to ask you to help me... propose marriage to... to Mariji."

"What? Propose marriage?" Davos really didn't hear clearly this time.

Olivers took a breath and then said loudly: "I have fallen in love with Mariji's daughter Mitra, and I want you to help me propose marriage to Mariji!"

Davos understood now: It turns out that the jokes made by Matonis and others in the past few days are actually true!When did this guy fall in love with Marij's daughter?

Davos could no longer remember what Marij's daughter looked like. He only vaguely remembered that she was a petite and shy girl.

"You like people, do they like you?" Davos first needs to understand this question.

"Of course she is willing to be with me!" Olivers said confidently.

"Does Marij know about this?" Davos asked again.

"He doesn't know. However, Mitra's mother is very much in favor of our relationship, but she can't make the decision."

Of course she can't be the master.In this era, whether it was the Greeks or the Persians, men were in charge.In the past, with Olivers's bohemian nature, Davos would not have considered this matter at all, but since that incident, he has indeed changed a lot. Instead of robbing women, he will try to dissuade others.One is his savior, and the other is a talent he regards as his arm. Davos is happy to see their union: "I will propose marriage to Marij and try my best to bring you two together, but the key depends on you. Performance." As soon as Davos finished speaking, Olivers jumped up happily: "Great! Great! Davos, you are such a good person!" Olivers gave Daves a tight hug excitedly. hug.

Seeing Olivers walking out of the courtyard singing and dancing, Davos burst into laughter: He was actually given a good guy card!

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The next morning, single new citizens protested in front of the Senate, demanding a solution to their spouse problem and making a suggestion that it would be acceptable to marry a Lucanian woman.

The Senate held an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. Amid the continuous protests outside the court, the Senate elders headed by Chief Senator Davos reluctantly passed the resolution (Davos and the new citizen senators were all acting) , agreed that the new citizens would marry Lucanian women who were once enemies of Amendolara.

At the same time, the Senate also passed another resolution: all Lucanian captives will be turned into city-state slaves, working without pay until they die.But no Amendolara was allowed to harm these slaves, for they were the wealth of the city.

After that, Davers proposed another motion.

Seeing that Davos was about to propose another proposal, Cornelus was unconsciously nervous, because Davos's proposals repeatedly broke the traditions of Amendolara, which made Cornelus slightly depressed, but This proposal is relatively normal.

Before attacking the Lucalian tribal coalition, Davos made a promise to the slaves: granting them freedom after victory.

After annihilating the Lucanian coalition, Thurii brought more than 1000 slaves they sent to Davos back to the city, and also brought back Davos's request: to fulfill the pre-war promise and grant them freedom. .The remaining nearly three hundred slaves were plundered by mercenaries in Persia and accompanied them through countless battles and hardships. According to Davos, these slaves are our own people.Therefore, more than two dozen elders unanimously approved Davos's proposal.

However, another proposal of Davos caused controversy: slaves who became freedmen could leave freely or apply to become citizens of Amendolara.

Stromboli stood up first and expressed strong opposition: "Amendolara has never had this precedent of allowing slaves to become citizens of a city-state! If this is done, Amendolara will become the laughing stock of Greater Greece!" His words received several responses. The recognition of an old citizen and elder statesman.

At this time, Antonios stood up and retorted: "Please note that after the previous bill was passed, they are no longer slaves, but free people. Every city-state has a precedent of accepting free people as citizens, and Amendola This is even more true for La, who tolerated us outsiders and allowed us to become citizens of Amendolara, including a Persian! Why can't we be tolerant to these free people! And we have already begun to discuss the matter of Diver Isn’t it just right that the “Immigration Bill” proposed by Mr. Stalin now lists these former slaves, now freedmen, and those who have made contributions and sacrifices for Amendolara as the first beneficiaries of this bill!”

The new citizens expressed their agreement one after another, while the old citizens were speechless.

Amyntas stood up and told the story of a slave who sacrificed his life to save his life while fighting in Persia. Finally, he loudly said: "They are not slaves, but our brothers! We should reward them!"

Helpers briefly described how slaves in the infirmary worked day and night to assist doctors and rescue the wounded.

Then, Melses also told in exaggerated words how his slaves could quickly calculate money and distribute supplies without making any mistakes, thus providing the best guarantee for the mercenaries to win the war.And proudly declare that they are the best managers!
Although there were only 21 people at the meeting, the atmosphere gradually became warmer. Without Daves having to say anything, the proposal was passed. After everyone discussed it, the resolution was: After these freedmen’s application for Amendolara citizenship is confirmed, There is a two-year inspection period. During the two years, you must live in the territory of Amendolara. You must learn to speak Greek, be familiar with the laws of the city-state of Amendolara, and have no record of breaking laws and disciplines. After the two-year inspection period, you must pay two hundred dollars to the city-state. A drachma to obtain preliminary citizenship.If you can voluntarily participate in a major operation in Amendolara, such as a war, your inspection period can be shortened based on your achievements.

The senators at this time did not realize that the passage of this bill, together with the last "Davos Immigration Act", had a profound impact on the subsequent history of Mediterranean Greece, and the example of Mariji and these three hundred slaves becoming Greek citizens became the example of Daivos in the future. An important precedent (that is, a legal principle with precedents to follow) for the city-state to admit freedmen and slaves under the rule of Firth.

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