ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 354

"Is that so?!" Davos sneered and said loudly: "I'm afraid none of your former Turiyi colleagues can agree with the reasons you said. The destruction of Turiyi City was because the citizens' hearts were destroyed by their relatives and friends. Occupied by death and fear of the enemy, and driven by some people with ulterior motives, they drove away truly capable leaders! The generals they elected in panic were helpless against the difficulties, but the ordinary people were driven by interests and unwilling to realize it. The promise to grant civil rights to freedmen led to the subsequent series of tragedies! All this shows that the main culprit for the destruction of old Thurii City was the citizens of Thurii and the Citizens’ Assembly composed of them!!”

Kunogolata sighed softly. At this moment, the face of his tragically dead daughter suddenly came to his mind, which made him feel sad.

Polyxis was speechless for a moment and reluctantly said: "That...that's just a special situation——"

Davos interrupted his explanation loudly: "Of course Dionia citizens want to participate in political power, that's okay. Haven't we always done this? The "Dionia Law" has stipulated, 'No distinction between high and low, As long as they are citizens of Dionia, they can hold public office in the Dionia Union without restrictions.' And we will also enact more bills to allow them to further participate in the administrative decision-making of Dionia. But - —”

Davos suddenly raised his voice and shouted: "The Dionia Senate will never indulge the people and allow them unlimited freedom to arbitrarily destroy the order of Dionia and the overall interests for their own personal gain. , and even be used by some people with ulterior motives to destroy the Dionysian Alliance that we have worked so hard to establish! Anyone who attempts to destroy the beautiful life of the Dionysian Alliance today will be severely punished by the Senate! No mercy will be taken lightly !!”

Davos's categorical words were like thunder exploding in Polyxis's heart, making him tremble with fear. He said in a low voice: "...According to what you said, most of the city-states in Greece will be destroyed, because -"

There was a "bang" sound, and the door of the venue was suddenly pushed open. Polyxis subconsciously looked back and saw Tuliyi's patrol captain Matonis hurriedly walked towards the rostrum in front of the venue.

What happened? !This is not only a question from Polyxis, but also a question from some elders in the venue.

Davos squinted his eyes, looked at the rostrum, tapped the back of the chair with his fingers, thinking: Finally here...

As Cornerus listened to Matonis's whisper, the look of astonishment on his face became more and more intense, and he glanced at Polyxes from time to time, which made him start to feel a little restless.

After Matonis reported the situation, Cornelius had never encountered such a thing before, and he didn't know how to proceed, so he had to ask the audience for help: "Master Davos, please come here."

Davos stepped forward calmly.

Seeing the whispering exchange between Davos and Cornelus on the rostrum, the elders became even more curious and confused. They stretched their necks and pricked up their ears, wondering what they were talking about, but they could only vaguely hear Dai Vos's words. Firth said firmly: "...No! Everything will be carried out according to the laws of Dionia!..."

At this time, Cornelus was heard shouting again: "Senior Judge Terry Todemus, please come to the stage."

The elders were in a commotion, wondering among themselves: What happened?

The three of them communicated on the rostrum, and occasionally Terry Todemus asked Matonis who was standing by to learn about the situation.

Finally, Davos returned to his seat, and Terry Todemus stayed at the rostrum. Cornelus considered how to speak. He cleared his throat and carefully organized his words: "Well...well …My lords, just now——”

"Cornerus, please speak quickly! I'm so anxious!" Scombbras shouted loudly. The senators burst into laughter, and the tense atmosphere in the venue seemed to be dispelled.

But Cornerus still had a serious expression: "Everyone, something happened in the city of Thurii just now. A liberated slave was hunted down and ran to the Temple of Hades for help..."

The elders suddenly became commotion.Although the Dionysian Alliance was established not long ago, there have been murder cases, but this is the first time that "the victim ran to the gods for help" like this. After all, Hades was alarmed, making it difficult to deal with this matter. Have to be more cautious.

When Polyxes heard the words "free the slaves", he felt strong uneasiness in his heart. He moved his buttocks back and forth as if there were nails driven into the wooden chair.

"The patrol team in the city, led by Lord Matonis, quickly rushed to the temple. Under the identification of the liberated slave, they rushed to the scene of the murder and arrested several men who were trying to resist. After emergency interrogation , the situation explained by the suspect is basically consistent with what the emancipated slaves said..." Tritodemus had already taken over Cornerus's words, and his eyes were like two cold rays of light directed towards the center of the venue: "Master Polyxis is The instigator behind it!"

As soon as this statement came out, there was an uproar.

Polluxes jumped up like a cat whose butt was on fire and shouted: "This is a false accusation! This is a false accusation!..."

"Whether it is a frame-up or not, we must go through a more detailed investigation to know." Tritodemus looked calm, but spoke like a knife: "Because the situation they confided also involved more serious crimes, saying, 'You Polyxian Stalin frequently gave freedom to slaves, not out of good intentions, but to control them. He used his power to deceive the Ministry of Agriculture and rent fertile land for them, and then most of the income from the land belongs to you...', if this is true. , This is a serious violation of the "Laws of Dionia" which states 'No illegal occupation of land! No restriction of freedom of others!... and several other laws'!"

Polyxis's heart was beating wildly, and he protested in panic: "That's not true! This is not true! I...I did not coerce any slave, no! They were all voluntary! Yes! It was voluntary. ! They... voluntarily gave part of their income back to me to thank me for the freedom I gave them! If you don’t believe it, go and see, some of the slaves I once freed have become official citizens!..."

"We will also investigate the situation you mentioned, and we will never let a noble senator be wronged! However, the laws of Dionia are the same for everyone, even if you are a Elder! Now that this case has involved you, we will temporarily restrict your freedom until the matter is finally resolved." Terry Todemus finished speaking expressionlessly, and several patrol members had already entered the venue. Led by Thonis, they prepared to step forward and kidnap Polyxes.

Polyxis struggled to break away. In his peripheral vision, he saw Davos looking at him coldly. He suddenly realized something in his heart and immediately made a desperate struggle to the surrounding senators: "My lords, this is a conspiracy! Davos's conspiracy! He saw My efforts threatened his dictatorship, so he used this despicable method to frame me! Everyone, save me! Please save me! Otherwise, if I fall today, it may be your turn next! You... "

The patrol members forcibly "helped" him out, and his words still echoed in the venue.

Polluxes, who had been so proud before, was knocked to the ground in a blink of an eye. This sudden reversal was too irritating, and the elders looked at Davos with complicated expressions.

And Davos didn't care at all about what Polluxes said. He leaned on the wooden chair with a leisurely expression.

And next, the words of Toritodemus made Enarilus, Opheris, Masissachus and other senators even more frightened: "Considering that this case involves too many people, after discussing with the consul, , decided to put the whole city under martial law and prohibit going out until the matter is over!"

The Senate meeting ended in shock. While everyone was still panicking and discussing, Davos had already strode out of the side door of the venue.

"Lord Davos, please wait for me! Please listen to me..." Enanilus, who usually spoke calmly, shouted in a tone that was almost pleading and chased after him.Followed closely by Oripheus, Masissachus and others.

This situation was seen by Kunogorata. He showed a sneer, turned around and wanted to walk out of the gate, but saw Burkos sitting blankly behind him, and murmured: "How could Polyxis Do this kind of thing?..."

In this Senate, Bulcos and Ansitanos were the few senators who did not add insult to injury when Cunogorata was in trouble, so Cunogorata said: "The rich people of the past cannot bear the poverty now. .”

Burkos raised his head in astonishment, and Kunogorata had already walked briskly out of the venue.

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On this day, the people in the city of Thurii were shocked to see the patrols going around, searching the mansion of Polyxes, and then restricting the residences of Anilus, Orifes, Masissachus and other senators. free.

In the afternoon, an urgent message came from Crimea that "there are freed slaves asking for help from the Temple of Hades." Without waiting for the Senate's decision, Protesilao, the administrator of Crimea, who had received the secret order from Daves in advance, Si has ordered the patrol to arrest a few nobles of the original Crimesa.The news that came back caused Eurippus and Pleades to fall from power.

In fact, the secret agent organization headed by Aristelas under Davos already had everything in hand, they just needed a high-sounding reason to throw it out.

The news that "nearly ten senators of the Senate were detained" was like a political earthquake in Thurii, causing people to talk and spread rumors.

How could Hermes in the hotel not feel the violent vibration in the city of Thurii? He immediately realized that the situation was not good, quickly packed his things, and prepared to take a boat back to Sicily immediately.

(End of this chapter)