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Chapter 1245 Preparations for the Games ([-])

"In addition, we initially estimate that during the Games, more than 10 tourists may come to Turiyi to watch the game compared with usual times, which will inevitably bring a great burden to the entire Turiyi. I and Aga Mr. West Asia held discussions (Agarcia was promoted to Minister of Inspection the year before last). He has already transferred many patrol teams from nearby areas and is preparing to send additional patrol teams during the sports games to maintain order in the entire Turiyi area.

Considering that half of these tourists may be coming to Turiyi for the first time, our preparatory team followed the method implemented when the rugby finals first started and mobilized various schools in Turiyi and Dionia Academy 1 Young people over 16 years old serve as sports meeting volunteers to provide help to these tourists..."

After Clotokatax spent more than 10 minutes explaining the preparations in a clear and logical manner, the ministers began to discuss in low voices.

The first person to ask the question was Finance Minister Archibides: "Lord Consul, over the past two years, your preparatory team has withdrawn 1 talents of silver from the treasury. It is said that there is not much left. After the sports meeting, You will also award a large amount of silver to the athletes who win the championship in each event, and hold a grand celebration banquet at the end of the sports meeting... I just want to ask the preparatory team how much more funding it needs from the Finance Department?" Because of consideration When the subject of his question was the future king, Archibides' tone had already been as restrained as possible.

Clotokatax said with a smile: "Lord Archibides, the information you have received is not accurate. The prize money for the winning athletes and the cost of the final celebration banquet are all included in the previous budget assigned by the Finance Department to the preparation team." Among this amount, because it has already been allocated, it will give you such an illusion, but in fact this amount is not only completely sufficient, but there should be a little leftover at the end of the sports meeting."

"Then after the sports meeting is over, please return the remaining money to the Finance Department as soon as possible!" Archibedes blurted out.

"As one of the members of the preparatory group, I would like to add one more explanation." Business Secretary Flaccus interjected (the year before last, Marigi resigned and retired due to old age and frailty, and Flaccus recommended by him was able to take over): "His Royal Highness Clotokatax just said it very modestly. In fact, by the end of the sports meeting, the preparation team will not only have a little money left, but a lot of money.

First of all, most of the shops in the commercial streets that we temporarily added in the urban area have been sold by yesterday, and the rent they have obtained has exceeded 100 talents, and there are still many foreign businessmen coming to Turui for business. Register at the office and request to rent shops during the sports meeting. Now the few additional commercial streets are not enough. Last night, His Highness urgently called the preparatory team for a small meeting. Three more temporary markets will be added near the port... I believe that by the end of the games, we will be able to earn about 300 talents from shop rent alone. "

The more Flaccus talked, the more proud he became: "Also... all the product advertising positions inside and outside the arena have been sold, and the revenue has exceeded 100 talents (the wooden boards for displaying and hanging product advertising inside and outside the arena It was implemented in Thurii 10 years ago. It was precisely because he saw the annual rugby and football finals in full swing that Davers inadvertently made this suggestion to Mariji. Mariji was so impressed that he immediately started working on it. In the beginning, businessmen were not willing to spend money to place advertisements in the arena, mainly because they wanted to please the Minister of Commerce Mariji. As a result, the sales of goods with advertisements placed in the arena saw a big increase. From then on, they took advantage of competitive games. The practice of advertising became popular in the kingdom).

In addition, according to the estimates of our Ministry of Commerce, due to the holding of the sports meeting in July, the commercial tax of the entire Thurii region will more than double, which means that it will increase the income of at least 7 talents!
Lord Archibedes, have you earned back the 1000 talents that the Finance Department paid before?Not to mention that the holding of the Games will enhance the appeal of Turii to people across the Mediterranean. The number of tourists visiting Turii after the Games should continue to grow in the long term, which is of great benefit to our tax revenue. "

"Okay!" Davos patted the armrest of the throne, and said with a smile: "You have earned so much money before the game has started, it seems that we insisted on holding this sports meeting, and did not waste people and money because of gambling , but it will be of great benefit to the national treasury!”

After hearing what Davos said, the ministers who initially expressed opposition were slightly embarrassed.

At this time, Mentotic Els, the Minister of Academic Affairs, asked: "Your Highness, Thurii is densely populated. I remember that Lysias, the current director of Dionia Academy, once wrote an article many years ago, describing The hustle and bustle of Turii, as well as the busy sea and land transportation and countless people working hard to ensure the food, clothing and housing of the people of Turii... Now the sports meeting will be held in Turii. You just said that there will be more than 10 people in Turii in a short period of time. 10 people poured into Turiyi! [-] people is a huge number. Will it overwhelm the entire urban supply system in Turiyi and bring huge difficulties to the lives of the people in Turiyi?"

"Let me answer this question." Telis, the administrator of Turiyi District, took over the conversation and said: "Let's talk about food first. The businessmen of the kingdom are very shrewd, and they have already predicted that this sports event will It will be very grand, so many restaurants and hotels have begun to stock up on grains, cured meats, beef and sheep, and wine in the past few months... According to the news I have received, half of the warehouses in all ports and markets have now been used to store food. , it should be no problem to supply food for 60 to [-] people for a month. If there is still a shortage, I have reached an agreement with Mr. Burkos. In an emergency, the granary in the north of Turiyi can be used to stabilize Turiyi. Possible increase in food prices.

Let's talk again.In fact, there is no need to worry too much. Nowadays, most citizens in urban and suburban areas rely on renting houses to make a living, and there are enough houses for the tyrannical tourists.Moreover, the market will automatically guide tourists not to live in urban areas, because housing prices in urban areas are inevitably expensive, and the further away from the urban area, the cheaper the rental price, such as in places like Amendolara, Castellon, Bisignia and even Crete. Misa, I think the tourists who come to watch the sports games are not necessarily rich people. They will stay in the Turiyi area for more than 10 days or even a month, and they will definitely decide where to live based on the amount of gold and silver they bring.Moreover, trained volunteers will also specifically guide tourists. When tourists are scattered throughout the Turiyi area, I think the people of Turiyi will not feel too crowded and noisy.

Of course, to ensure that tourists scattered throughout the Turiyi region can watch the game smoothly and timely, we must also have convenient and fast transportation.This is actually not a big problem. The road conditions in the Thurii area are the best in the entire kingdom, and for this sports meeting, Lord Heraclid has personally urged his subordinates to build new roads and bridges since last year.

In addition, our Turiyi District Administration Office will also issue some temporary decrees during the sports games. For example, pack teams are not allowed to enter the city during the day, and goods transportation must rely on shipping as much as possible... In addition to going to the games, the people of Turiyi try to reduce travel as much as possible. …

In addition, the Executive Office also specifically negotiated with the Horse Carriage Association, requiring them to still transport passengers at the usual prices during the sports games and to provide considerate services.

His Highness has just mentioned that Mr. Agarcia will strengthen security in the Turiyi area during the sports games. Another important issue that needs attention is to prevent fires.It's summer now, the weather is dry, and the crowds are crowded during the sports games. If a fire breaks out, the consequences will be disastrous.Therefore, the Executive Office formulated a plan in this regard a few months ago and began to implement it. During the sports games, the fire brigade in the entire region must be on standby all day long, ready to set off for rescue at any time; some volunteers were deployed to serve as temporary firefighters, and after specialized training and responsible for fire patrols in each block; the fire brigade also requires that people’s homes in the Turiyi area must be equipped with pools filled with water. Now that each block has gone through several rounds of inspections, it has basically met the requirements; the Administration Department has also successively Fire prevention drills were organized in various neighborhoods..."

"Very good! Telis, your Turiyi Administration Office is very thoughtful and well prepared, which makes me more confident in the success of the Games." Daves praised with a smile.

"Your Majesty, this is the result of more than a year of hard work by His Majesty and the preparation team!" Telis responded modestly.As the regional chief executive, he was originally unable to attend the meeting of ministers, but since the main topic of this meeting was the preparations for the sports games, of course he had to attend.In fact, Lysias and Hermon retired one after another the year before last. He also participated in the Senate election as a backup candidate for the auxiliary minister, but ultimately lost to Bagulu and Asistes.

"I heard that the priests of Poseidon in Olympia, Delphi, and Corinth, and the priests of the Parthenon in Athens refused to come to Turui to participate in the training of referees. How did the preparatory team deal with this?" Foreign Minister Ta asked Pirus.

"I would like to leave this question to the respected Priest Plessinas to answer." Clotokatax smiled and made an inviting gesture to his side.

According to regulations, the scepter priest Plessinas is usually unable to attend the administrative meeting of the kingdom's ministers, but as a member of the preparatory team, he also received an invitation today.Although he is over 70 years old, he is still glowing and energetic. He smiled slightly and looked even more benevolent: "Before answering Lord Tapirus's question, first of all, I would like to sincerely thank Your Majesty for holding such a grand sports meeting with such great courage. , giving the Temple of Hades such a good opportunity to show the light and glory of the god Hades to the world!"

(End of this chapter)