ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 120 Mariji’s business plan ([-])

Davos understood clearly: It seems that the ancient Greeks were not fools, and they also knew how to protect the economy of their city-state.

"We in Amendolara have nothing now, so don't worry about anything. Let's lower all our tariffs. If the surrounding city-states charge 20.00%, we will charge [-]%; if they charge [-]%, we will charge [-]%... ...As long as we attract people here, our trade will develop, and citizens will take the initiative to look for opportunities to make money for their families." Davos, who was short of money, had already decided to poach.

"Lord Davos, I'm just waiting for your decision!" Marij became happy, but he quickly reminded: "However, Heraclea and Metapontum have a very good relationship with us, and again Alliance, I believe we can have good negotiations with them. However, the relationship between Turiyi and us is not good. Foreign merchants may be hindered from transporting goods from Turiyi to us for storage, and then transporting them to the Turiyi market for sale. .”

This is indeed a problem!Davers rubbed his chin in embarrassment.

Originally, the Davos mercenary had a good relationship with Tuliyi, and he was also the benefactor who saved Tulii.However, after the mercenary became a citizen of Amendolara, in view of the original hatred of the people of Amendolara towards Turui, it was not easy for Daves to take the initiative to contact the Turui envoys, and the Turui envoys visited many times. After being blocked, he was also angry: Amendolara was originally just Turui's "little brother", but now he became inexplicably arrogant, which hurt the self-esteem of the Turui people. At the same time, the "deception" of Davers mercenaries to them (Figure Li Yi people's views), also made them angry.

As a result, the relationship between the two parties began to become tense.Such a stalemate is not good for Amendolara, and it is also not good for Davos.Because it not only affects Amendolara's economic diplomacy, but also affects Davos' strategic plan and the promise he made in the Senate.

In Daves' plan, Amendolara should take advantage of the weakening of the Lucarians' power and pursue the victory to invade the Lucarian lands.But when he calmed down in the past few days, studied the map carefully, and personally surveyed the surrounding terrain, he discovered a big problem: there was Heraclea to the north of Amendolara, an alliance, and there was Tarantum behind it. Support and cannot move; there is Thurii to the south. Although its power is now severely weakened, Davos cannot lead his army to attack because Thurii and Amendolara have no enmity and were once allies. Davos and the others were once mercenaries invited by it. They launched an army for no reason, which would undoubtedly arouse the dissatisfaction and vigilance of the Magna Graecia city-states. Amendolara's small body could not arouse public anger; and to the west of Amendolara , between Amendolara and Heraclea, walking upstream along the Sinni River, you can indeed reach the Lucania area. This is the road that Vespa led the tribe.

For this reason, Davos also specially asked Bagule to inquire, and found out that the west of Amendolara is a wilderness area with many mountains, crisscrossed rivers and lakes, full of dense forests, and rampant snakes and insects. The Bagule tribe lives there. After more than a year, only less than 1 people of more than 4000 ethnic groups remained.This was the reason why Vespa did not want to take the original route back to Lucania after occupying Amendolara.Going down the river to Amendolara is slightly better; going up the river to reach Lucania, the attrition caused by injuries on the road alone is probably a staggering number. Once the Lucanian people are attracted Attack, the reinforcements behind it cannot be counted on at all.

Therefore, the only way is to pass through the Sybari Plain and trek the rugged mountain road to the west to reach Laos. Although the road is long, at least the non-combat casualties will be much less.To pass through the Subali Plain, the relationship with Turiyi must be good.

Davers rubbed his chin.Originally, he planned to wait for a while, and it would be better to negotiate after the newly formed family of Amendolara settled down and the hatred was gradually forgotten.But now it seems that whether it is to improve economic trade or enhance military strength, diplomatic relations with Thurii have become a bottleneck that needs to be resolved urgently.Therefore, Davos made up his mind: "Mariji, don't worry! I will hold a meeting in the Senate this afternoon to discuss the issue of Thurii, hoping to improve diplomatic relations with Thurii."

"Master Davos, as long as you put forward a proposal, how dare they disagree with you!" Maliji's words were not flattering, as it was.However, Davos also needs to consider the feelings of the elders like Cornelius.After all, it is a matter of solidarity between citizens old and new of Amendolara.But he didn't want to talk to Mariji in detail now, so he just smiled.After all, it will take a long time for this Persian to adapt to the Greek political system.

Mariji noticed the situation and immediately stopped discussing the topic. He then raised his voice and said, "Oh, Lord Davos, I have another idea that I almost forgot to mention. The medical skills of the doctors in our mercenary medical camp are quite high. When we opened a clinic in the market we built in Turiyi, many citizens and freedmen of Turiyi came to see a doctor. Later, more and more patients came here because of it. When we wanted to demolish the market , when we moved to Amendolara, some patients begged us not to leave... Do you think we should open a big clinic in Amendolara?! Attracting patients from neighboring countries to come for treatment, and also allowing them to stop by Accommodate, eat and buy goods in Amendolara to increase the income of our city-state."

Mariji's words really reminded Davos.He has been so busy recently that he actually forgot that Amendolara still has special products, that is - medical treatment!So, he said slightly excitedly: "The clinic is too small. If you want to build one, build a big hospital!"

"Hospital?"

"The hospital can not only provide consultation and treatment to patients, but also allow seriously ill people to live in the hospital. They can observe their condition while continuing to treat them, which is more conducive to the patient's recovery. At the same time, they can also conduct medical research and organize Medical lectures, training of young doctors... I believe that such a place will attract many patients to come for treatment!" Davers explained to him in detail.

Marij was a little dazed when he heard it. Even though he didn't understand some of the content, he couldn't help but said: "I have never heard of a medical clinic in Persia that can be turned into the kind of hospital you mentioned to your lord. This is really ……That's great!"

"What I said is very good, but to reach the level I said, you have to take it step by step, so let's make preparations first. To be honest, I already owe Helps two medical classes that I haven't attended. Let’s talk!” Davos’s words reminded Mariji that the young man in front of him was the real leader of the medical camp, and when the doctors mentioned Davos, they all respected him.Isn't a young man proficient in military, political, business, and medical skills a godsend!Ma Liji, who walked out of the Davos house, felt more and more that he was following the right person.

But Daves was thinking at this moment: Since Amendolara is to be built into a medical center for all of Greece, can Amendolara also be turned into a large entertainment center? !

Thinking of this, he immediately walked to the side room.

In the side room, Christoya was discussing bank lending matters with several freemen who served as accountants.Next to her was her personal maid Asuna (Asuna was an Egyptian slave girl who was sent by Melses to help in the medical camp. When Christoya was managing the medical camp, she found that she was smart and capable, and she followed She liked her very much, so he got her from Melses) and was arranging work tasks with several male and female slaves that Christoya had just bought from Tarantum.

As soon as Davos entered, Asuna saw it, and she immediately lowered her head and bowed her hands in salute: "My lord, you are back."

The few free people also quickly saluted respectfully, while the new slaves were confused and at a loss.

"Krystal, have you bought the leatherworker I want?" Davos asked.

"I bought it. But the money to buy a leather worker is enough for me to buy four or five ordinary slaves." Christia complained.

"Business needs to be viewed in the long run. Don't look at the fact that leatherworkers spend a lot of money now. In the future, the money earned by this leatherworker will exceed the price of tens of thousands of slaves." Davers joked half-jokingly and half-seriously. He didn't dare to make any intimate moves in front of everyone.

"Yes, big businessman!" Kristoya shot him a look and said, "Our family needs a leather worker anyway." She pointed at one of the slaves: "That's what you want."

Davos walked over, and the skinny old man saluted respectfully: "Master."

"Are you a Greek?!" Davos was a little surprised when he saw his appearance.

"Yes Master."

"Where did you come from? What's your name? Why did you become a slave?"

"My name is Tolikas, I'm from Ephesus, I couldn't pay my debts, so I became a slave." The old man said calmly.

"As long as your craftsmanship is good, within a few years, you will be able to save enough money to redeem yourself and become a free citizen." Davos promised.

"My son died on the battlefield, and my wife died a long time ago. I am the only one alive. If you don't drive me away, master, I am willing to stay here until I go to meet the people crossing the river..." Tolicas looked very impressed. Davos was stunned for a moment by the open look, and then nodded helplessly: "In that case, you can spend your remaining years here peacefully." After that, he took Tolikas to the courtyard and planted flowers and plants with wooden sticks. There is a pattern painted on the soil.

"Is this an olive?" Tolicas looked at the simple pattern on the ground and said uncertainly.

"This is a rugby made of cowhide!" Davos's eyes were bright.

"Football?!" Tolicas' eyes widened.

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