ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 358 Public Trials and the New Act
Terry Todemus rang the bell suddenly: "Defendant, I'm warning you for the last time! If you continue to make random speculations and accusations, this court will prohibit you from speaking anymore!"

Polyxes hurriedly swallowed his words and looked back at the jury, wondering whether they were affected by what he said deliberately.By now, he felt that the possibility of his escape was getting slimmer and slimmer.

Aristocrates took out a piece of papyrus and said to the jury: "This paper records the amount of property that the patrol team has cleared in the mansion of Polyxis. Fortunately, Polyxis did not deposit the money in the The bank (the reputation of Kristoya Bank was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people at that time. In order to prevent the loss of property, people deposited their property in the bank, and they only needed to pay a very low storage fee every year, and they could withdraw it at any time, and with the certificate issued by the bank, It can be used in various Kristoia banks in Dionia, and it is very convenient to trade bulk goods, so it is very popular. Polluxes refused to deposit the money because the bank was opened by the Davers family. access to the bank), so the patrol members present, the servants of the mansion, and a few people who watched the fun and broke into the mansion by mistake can all be witnesses. The total amount of these properties is—"

Aristocrates paused deliberately, faced the thousands of focused eyes in the audience, and said loudly and clearly: "22 talents and 45 minas!"

There were exclamations from the audience.

Aristocrates added: "As far as I know, Polyxes, you have no other property than the income of 15 acres of land."

Polyxes argued forcefully: "Many of them were left by me...my grandfather and father..."

Aristocrates smiled contemptuously and said: "But why are most of the coins in your home made of Hades silver coins? (Referring to the silver coins issued after the establishment of the Dionysian League, because they have the head of Hades engraved on the front. Famous) I asked your family, you never go to the bank to exchange money."

Aristocrates' words blocked the lies that Polyxes had come up with. He was so angry that he yelled: "The Davos family has much more money than I do. Why don't you go check if there is anything wrong with him? !”

There was boos from the audience.

Aristocrates smiled again: "You see, I don't need to speak, the people's eyes are discerning. Everyone knows the property of Mr. Daves very well. The Christoa Bank paid a very low interest rate. How many Dionian citizens have been helped! How many shops that were about to go bankrupt have been saved!"

"Yes, it is!"

"Good-hearted Crystal!"

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The people rushed to shout, and the anger that was about to burst out seemed to disappear without a trace.Therefore, Tritodemus was happy to see this and did not interrupt Aristocrates.

"Restaurants and large baths not only make people's lives better, but also make Thurii known as 'the most attractive city in Greater Greece'..."

"Young man, you are so right!"

"Lord Davos has made Thurii proud!"

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"In addition, the money earned by Lord Davos is not stored at home like you. He donated property, built temples, libraries, and stone bridges under construction..."

"Is Stone Bridge also a donation from Lord Davos? I really don't know."

"I heard that after the library is built, Lord Davos will also donate a large number of precious books to the library."

"You Turiyi people are so lucky! If I want to read a book, I have to come from Crimesa..."

"Maybe one day Lord Davos will donate a library to Crimesa."

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While the audience was talking a lot, Terry Todemus asked: "Defendant, do you have anything else to defend?"

Like a drowning man trying to make his last struggle, Polluxes kept saying: "Yes! Yes! My family once owned 350 acres of land in Thurii City. This is true! I still have the title deed to my home! But Since Daves came, I... I voluntarily gave up all the land and only owned these 15 acres. I made such a big concession for Tuliyi and Dionia. Could it be that everyone... Shouldn’t everyone consider the loss to my family?!”

"Even if there are really these so-called land deeds -" Aristocrates looked at the way Polyxis spoke indiscriminately and knew that he had messed up his position, and he felt even more confident: "I hope the defendant will understand. After Rotone destroyed the city of Thurii, the old city of Thurii no longer exists, and the original government no longer exists. The contracts signed by the city hall of Thurii are of course invalid. Let me ask, if there is no Lord Davers led the army to repel the Crotones. Do the original people of Turii still dare to live in Turii? Obviously they don't. Everyone can only be forced to wander to other city-states, and it is difficult to even survive. Not to mention owning land..."

At this point, Aristocrates' tone was slightly heavy, and then he raised his voice again: "So although the city of Thurii today is still called Thurii, it is no longer the original city of Thurii. It is the city of Dai." Part of the Dionia Alliance, it is the center of Dionia!"

"You're right, the current Turui has nothing to do with the previous one. It's a dream to want to occupy more than 300 acres of farmland!"

"For a greedy person like you, Hades will definitely send you to hell and let Lord Radamandas whip you with his poisonous whip!"

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Amid the ridicule of the people, Polluxes seemed to have been drained of all his strength and sat back on the wooden chair slumped.

Terry Todemus looked at him and said: "People in the audience, please keep quiet! Now it is up to the jury to vote to decide whether the defendant is guilty or not!"

After speaking, the order officer immediately placed an hourglass on the judge's desk. Before the hourglass runs out, the citizens of the jury must make a decision.

Each of them had two bronze medals in their hands, one with "guilty" and the other with "not guilty." Without hesitation, the jury members quickly dropped one of the bronze medals in their hands into the copper pot in front of the table.

"Dang! Dang! Dang!..." The crisp sound was like a hammer hitting Polluxes' heart.

After waiting for the voting to end, the order officer walked over and started counting the votes.He picked up a bronze medal from the jar, showed it to the jury, and said: "Guilty!...Guilty!...Guilty!..."

Every time he read it, the audience burst into cheers, and Polluxes turned pale.

The results came in: 50 votes found guilty, no one abstained. (If there are exactly 25 guilty votes and 25 not guilty votes, then the judge in court will have the final right to make a decision.)
The audience cheered suddenly, and Polluxes looked ashen.

The subsequent trials of Orifes, Masissachus, Anilus, Euricpus and other senators, as well as some nobles and public officials, were even easier.In the face of ironclad evidence, everyone was found guilty.

However, the collective crime of so many elders and public officials made the people present feel fear and anger.By the end, shouts in the square called for "a comprehensive investigation of the Senate and public officials, and the identification of criminals who have embezzled public property from the Alliance" resounded throughout the city of Thurii.

This roar reached the ears of the senators and frightened them.And Davos, who was proposing a motion to the Senate, smiled.

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The day's public trial lasted until dusk.After the ceremony ended, many people spontaneously ran to the front door of the Senate Chamber in front of the square to protest against the senators.

After the meeting, the senators had to quickly retreat through the back door.When they came out, everyone looked solemn.

"After the new bill is promulgated, the power of our Senate will be greatly restricted! Lord Davers actually has the heart to propose such a bill, what good will it do to him!" Stromboli said slightly dissatisfied.

"Master Davos is right to do this! Listen to the cries of the people in the square—" Cornelius pointed to his back and sighed, "It is the right of citizens to participate in politics. In the past, we Isn’t it always like this when we were in Amendolara? It’s not like you haven’t experienced it before, so why do you feel you’re not used to it now?!”

Stromboli was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and said: "I think the current system is quite good. At least you don't have to worry about being accused by citizens any time, let alone the consequences of doing something halfway. I was terminated because my one-year term ended and I was not re-elected. In the Dionia Alliance, I can conduct detailed investigations on the matters to be done, then plan, and then concentrate on realizing it step by step... It’s great now, a group of people who only care about their own interests and don’t understand anything can also dictate our affairs!”

Similar words like this kept happening among the elders who hurried back to the city.

Maliji and Plessinas walked behind.

"Lord Maliji, why did the Consul propose such a bill? You must know that the anger of those citizens is definitely not aimed at him! I am in the temple and I know very well that most of them have full respect for you." Plessing Nas couldn't help expressing the doubts in his heart.

Maliji laughed and said in a low voice, "You have already explained the reason for your question just now."

Plesinas was even more confused.

Mariji raised his head and looked at the setting sun that was almost hidden behind the mountain. His eyes were in a daze, as if he was thinking about something, and finally murmured: "... You Greeks have been away from the era of kings for too long, and you obviously don't know what is the most important thing for a king. What’s important?”

The obvious metaphor of "for the king" did not surprise Plessinas. He thought about it carefully, but still couldn't figure it out.

Mariji whispered one word: "Balance!"

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It was already evening, and darkness enveloped the city of Turii. However, the Christoya restaurant in the city was brightly lit with candles, full of diners, and extremely lively.

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