ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 159 Gou Rich, Don't Forget Each Other

Kristoya pointed to the wine glass in Andrea's hand and said: "Beer is made from barley. What you are drinking has been made after many experiments. It tastes very good. It is wine." There is a bit too much residue, but Davos said, 'It doesn't matter, eating these things will be good for your body.' Now I drink a little every day, which not only quenches my thirst, but also doesn't make me drunk like wine..."

"The taste of this beer is a bit special, but after drinking it, it makes people want to drink it again! Please give me another glass!" Andrea said, handing the wooden cup to Azuna.

Azuna filled it up for her again. She took another sip and said, "Madam, I am here to tell you some good news. Most of the money we loaned to Amendolara citizens in April has been repaid." It’s clear!”

"So fast?!" Christoya was slightly surprised.

"This year's wheat harvest is bumper. It is said that there are wars in Sicily and the Peloponnese Peninsula, so the price has increased. In addition, our restaurant has actively purchased cattle and sheep and even their offal, and they have made a lot of extra money. Less money." Andrea explained: "So they can repay the loan and interest, and some people hope to continue to borrow more money to buy more cattle and sheep to meet the needs of our restaurants."

"Great! They can make money, we can recover the loan, and make more money. Both parties benefit. According to Davers, this is called a 'win-win'. Moreover, we can also lend the money Give it to the citizens of Thurii in the Alliance who need the money more!"

"Madam, we have received a total of [-] drachmas from the loan interest this time. The restaurant in Amendolara has only been open for more than a month and has earned about [-] drachmas. So far, we have earned nearly [-] drachmas. Profit of a thousand drachmas!" Andrea said excitedly.

"Yes, who would have thought that the offal of livestock that the people dislike can be made into such delicious food, and it is also very good for the body! If Davos hadn't focused on governing the city, he would have become famous all over Greece. businessman!" Christoya said happily: "The advice he gave this time made me very optimistic about this beer. I'm afraid it will become our new money-making industry. Now we are waiting for the arena to be built. La!"

"Master Davos is the descendant of Hades, what else can he not do! Bagule respects Master Davos very much!" Andrea praised in agreement. She remembered something and added: "Mrs. "In the past few days, several groups of preparatory citizens have come to the bank to inquire. They want to engage in maritime trade and ask if they can get a loan."

"Sea trade?" Kristoya frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "Sea trade is risky. If you are not careful, the ship will be destroyed and people will be killed. We will not be able to recover the loan. What's more, they are still prepared citizens. Once When foreign trade fails and they run away, where can we go to find someone to repay the money?! However, Davos said that the biggest role of our bank is to support the country’s business and promote the prosperity and development of trade..." Crystal Ya was thinking seriously, and she actually forgot that she was holding a rose ready to be planted, and the sharp thorns on the stem pricked her fingers.

Azuna and Andrea immediately yelled and came over to help Yun suck her fingers and bandage the wound with thin strips of cloth.

Christia didn't think anything of it, so she continued to talk seriously about the question just now: "We have to be cautious about preparing citizens to apply for loans. We first investigate their character and whether they are honest and honest. It also depends on their How are their navigation skills? Do they have equivalent collateral and trustworthy guarantors? If the previous conditions are met, it is best to indicate in the agreement that they are prohibited from engaging in long-distance maritime trade in the East and West Mediterranean at the beginning. …”

"Ma'am, I understand." Andrea nodded.

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While Christia and Andrea were talking in the backyard, Davers was receiving two guests in the living room in the front yard.

"Hieronymus, Agacia, please sit down! This is the first time for you two to come to my place!" Davos happily welcomed them into the living room and immediately asked the slave to bring the figs. Dried, dates, wine to treat them.

Hieronymus looked a little restrained, while Agacia smiled and said, "Sir, there is something we want to ask your permission for!"

"Oh, what's the matter?"

"Sir, when we were all in Persia, in order to return to Greece, our companions helped each other and killed enemies together, and established a deeper friendship and relationship. In Byzantium, I, Hieronymus, and a few companions followed you Arriving in Magna Graecia. Most of the remaining comrades finally chose to go home because they were confused and tired. I thought they had all returned to their hometowns and lived a peaceful life without war. Unexpectedly, some time ago, Epithenes Someone among the light infantry recruited from the Eastern Mediterranean said, 'The mercenaries who went on the expedition to Persia did not go home. They were forced by the Spartans to continue fighting the Persians in Asia Minor with very little pay.'

When we hear this, we feel bad.We enjoy a prosperous life here, but our former comrades are still suffering far away, and their lives may be taken away at any time by a javelin, a sword, or a spear.Lord Consul, since we have so much remaining land, and so many enemies such as Lucania and Crotone waiting for us to defeat, why don't we invite them here? !Not only are they rich in battlefield experience, but they also come from the Eastern Mediterranean just like us. We all have the same habits and are very familiar with each other, unlike the citizens here—" As soon as Agarcia said this, he saw Daves' expression change. Hurry and shut up.

"What happened to the citizens here?" Davos asked in a deep voice.

Agacia hesitated, but Hilolimus took over the conversation: "Some Turuiians said, 'We are inferior people from Greece, we only know how to kill people, we have no knowledge, and we don't know how to manage a city-state at all. will mess up Turui...'"

Davos lowered his face, and then comforted them: "Those are just a few people. Most Tulii people are very grateful to us! Besides, the power is in our hands. Let them talk and vent their frustrations." Our mood can't hurt us. Are you right?!" Davos comforted.

"As for inviting Timazon and others to come to the Tua Alliance, I have not considered it. But now they are Spartan mercenaries. With our current strength, we do not dare to anger the Spartans."

"Sir!" Agacia said sincerely: "You and I both know that mercenaries are a free profession. If the conditions are not good, they can leave their employer at any time. Now it is just because of Timasong and the others that they left Spar. Masters have nowhere to go, so they have to stay there, and we can provide them with a new choice. As long as we send people to quietly spread the news in Asia Minor, I believe they will think of all kinds of ways when they know our situation. Way to get here!"

Agacia's words greatly moved Davos. You must know that he can achieve his current career mainly by military victory, and the basis of victory is these Greek expeditionary force soldiers, and there will only be more and more wars in the future. Big, he needs more good soldiers.He tapped his fingers on the back of the chair. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to give it a try: "Okay, then send someone there, and it's best not to contact them directly, but just spread the news. Have you decided who to send?" "

Hieronymus and Agacia looked happy when they saw Davos agreeing.

"My lord, Hieronymus still needs to train soldiers, so I'd better go there." Agacia said.

"Yes, but pay attention to safety and leave early and come back early!" Davos nodded in agreement, and then said to Hieronymus: "How is the training of the citizens recently?"

"The new recruits are trained very seriously, especially the original citizens of Thurii. They have mastered various skills proficiently, but they lack real combat." Hieronymus replied.

"In the near future, there will be many new recruits joining each team, and our troops will be significantly expanded. I hope you will strengthen training and not let the combat effectiveness decrease. Next year, we will have the opportunity to let them participate in real battles." Diver Si made a request.

Hieronymus's eyes lit up: Lucania? !
After Hieronymus and Agcia left happily, Davos's expression became serious, and he called Asiastus: "Recently, someone in the city of Thurii has been attacking the Amendolara people. If you are dissatisfied, go and find out why? Who are they?"

"Yes!"

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October, the leisure season, is supposed to be the month when Greek city-states hold citizen assemblies and elect generals and consuls. However, in the Tua alliance, the consuls are the only ones for life and do not need to be elected; the elders of the Senate either have consuls Special approval, or advance according to qualifications, does not matter to citizens; according to the newly passed law, all senior public officials serve for two years, and are elected by the Senate and appointed by the consul, and do not matter to citizens.

Fortunately, at this time, the citizens of the Tua Union, the Amendolara people, were busy doing various businesses because the warehouse and hotel area under the city was becoming more and more prosperous, while the citizens of the Tua Union, the Thurii people, were focusing their energy on rebuilding their homes. superior.The preparatory citizens were excited about the land they had rented for the first time in their lives. They began to loosen the land, fertilize, and water it early. The job vacancies they vacated were filled by more freedmen who rushed in after hearing the news. To fill in, the port area is full of foreigners speaking with various accents. They work as sailors, porters, cleaners, and even do small businesses... While doing dirty and tiring work, they actively register at the household registration office, and then Counting the days with my fingers, I hope that in two years, I can immediately apply for a pre-citizenship.

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