ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 362 Announcement of New Bill
Davos's words made the people in the square think deeply and began to whisper.Some shrewd people realized that the shrewd Archon would not bring up such a sensitive topic at this sensitive moment for no reason. I was afraid that there was something to be announced, and they suddenly became excited.

Sure enough, Davos raised his voice and continued: "As the highest authority in Dionia and the leader of the citizens, the Senate immediately conducted a profound review and reflection on itself after this incident, and after repeated After discussions and modifications, the Dionia Local Assembly Bill was passed this morning.”

As soon as these words came out, the whole square became commotion.

"Quiet! Quiet!" Davos gestured and said loudly: "You listen carefully and then talk after what I say, otherwise you will miss the key point. If you want me to say it a second time, I am not that good. That’s your attitude.”

After Davos's joke made the crowd burst into laughter again, they all stared at Davos on the stage, pricking up their ears for fear of missing every word, and the square became silent.

“This bill allows each city in the Dionysian Union to establish its own local council, composed of each Demo (this is an administrative unit being established in Dionysia, with a lower level than the city, and is formed by the merger of several villages) Citizens vote to elect members of Bendemo. The basic requirement is that every 300 citizens elect one member. Candidates must first be citizens of Dionia, have served in the military, have no record of tax evasion, and have no major criminal charges. Citizens with criminal records and good behavior can serve as councilors. These councilors elected by citizens then form the local council of the city to assist the city chief executive in formulating local regulations, supervising the work of public officials, and putting forward opinions that are beneficial to urban development. ...Members of local councils have a two-year term and are elected by referendum during the winter break. In addition, after the autumn harvest every year, at the end of October, the local councils in each city will elect a delegation to come to Thurii to attend the Senate Assembly. Listen to the summary of the development of Dionia this year by the senators, you can put forward your own opinions, and participate in the revision of the "Dionia Code" and the formulation of new laws..."

As soon as Davos finished speaking, the whole square began to boil: The Dionia Senate finally gave ordinary citizens the right to participate in and discuss politics!

Theos and Dickpolis looked at each other, thinking the same thing: the problem they were still worried about yesterday had been solved by Davos. When those businessmen heard the news, they would probably give up leaving Dioni. Asia's decision...

Like other people, they were shouting and excited.

However, they saw Davos still standing on the wooden platform, shouting: "Quiet! Please keep quiet! I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Through the re-transmission of more than a dozen soldiers, the people who heard this immediately reminded each other: "The consul still has something to say!!..."

The people immediately suppressed their excitement and held their breath, wanting to continue to hear what good news Davos would say.

"The Dionia Alliance is different from other city-states. The Senate directly governs many cities and leads hundreds of thousands of your people. Officially, because the affairs are too numerous and the territory is too vast, the Senate cannot achieve comprehensive and strict supervision. It is also impossible to make public officials in each city fair and honest, which is why criminals such as Polyxes and Orpheus have embezzled the public property of the alliance. Now that local councils assist in governance and supervision, the situation may be much better, but——"

Davos changed the topic: "All Dionia citizens can be elected as local council members, including those who have served in alliance public offices and those who have served as city-state public offices after retiring as members. As time goes by, I am afraid that there will be some problems."

Davos stopped talking, and immediately some people in the audience asked curiously: "Sir, what's the problem?!"

"Aren't you worried that members of Congress and public officials will collude again with money and power like today?" Davos's words were like pouring cold water on the public's enthusiasm, making them think deeply.

"It seems that Lord Davos should not speculate on future local councilors with such an attitude." Laphias, who still serves as the alliance's household registration officer, whispered his opinion.

"No, I think exactly the opposite." Senior Judge Terry Todemus, who returned to the elders, retorted: "By enacting corresponding bills for the worst possible situation, Lord Davers is actually protecting They prevent anyone from becoming the second of Polyxus. This is the best effect of "Dionysian Law", which is to shock the people and make them obey the law, not to catch more criminals."

At this time, Davos said in a high voice: "To this end, I propose to ask the Senate to discuss and pass the "Dionian Tribune Act."

Tribune?People were puzzled by this unfamiliar word.

Compared with the slow reaction of the people, the expressions of the elders on the steps were much more exciting, and even the always steady Kunogorata sighed helplessly: "Today is really a victory for the common people!"

"This is a good thing!" Cornelus said happily: "I used to misunderstand Mr. Davos, but I didn't expect that once he was determined to let citizens participate in politics, he would make such huge concessions!"

Mariji listened to the discussions of the elders around him and sneered in his heart.

"This bill allows the citizens of each city to vote for tribunes. Each city can have no more than ten people, and the term is two years. The tribunes - if you hear this name, you should know that it is a protector of the common people. The position of tribune must be held by a citizen who has never held any public office and vowed not to hold public office in the future. Of course, he must also be a good citizen who has served in the military, paid taxes on time, and has no criminal record. His The task is to supervise and expose the illegal activities of public officials and members of parliament. For local regulations that are harmful to the interests of civilians, they can discuss with the parliament to modify or even reject them. The Senate will also give the tribunes the right to "personal inviolability" during their tenure. Unless he has committed a serious crime, no one may harm the tribune, otherwise he will be sentenced to a heavier sentence! During the winter break every year, the tribunes of each city will also elect representatives to come together with the parliamentary delegation. Lee, reports local supervision and makes recommendations to the Dionia consul and the most senior inspectors and judges... The two articles of the "Dionia Local Assembly Act" and the "Dionia Tribune Act" The detailed original texts of the important bills will be posted on the bulletin wall for you to read carefully (the bulletin wall is a few shadow walls built under the side steps of the Senate Hall at the initiative of Davos the year before last. When the Senate has When a new bill is passed or a new order is issued, the original text will be posted on the wall so that the public can understand and learn in time)."

After Davos finished speaking, the square suddenly fell into an eerie calm.The people seemed unable to believe that this was true. Yesterday they were still angry about the corruption of the senators and debating whether to go to the Senate Chamber to protest in order to convene a citizens' assembly. But today they suddenly had the right to participate. , deliberation power and supervisory power, especially the position of tribune, which truly gives ordinary civilians the right to speak politically.

The people seemed to be in a dream, and some people stupidly asked Davos on the stage: "Sir, is this true?"

Davos smiled and replied: "Don't you believe what I, Davos, say?!"

Then the square was filled with joy, and the ecstasy in the hearts of the people was far beyond what watching a football game, taking a bath in a hot spring, or even participating in a Hades celebration could compare to. It was the natural desire of human beings for power and freedom.

People with rich experience know this well: even in very democratic city-states, such as Athens, most people only participate in political affairs and vote for the election of generals. Those who hold power on stage are always citizens and even nobles with higher education and wealthy families. , ordinary people are busy with life all day long, how can they have money to receive education?How can I have time to deal with the political affairs of the city-state?When aristocrats and wealthy people take power in a city-state, will they consider the common people more?The answer is very obvious.Now in the Dionysian Alliance, the consul asked the Senate to take the initiative to transfer some rights to the hands of civilians, so that they can directly intervene in the implementation of laws and regulations and find out the lawbreakers among public officials. How could this not make them happy? mad!
"Long live Dionia!!!"

"Lord Davos, long live!!!"

These two heartfelt cheers rumbled alternately over the square like waves in the sea until they resounded throughout the city.

This will be a new era!Davos stood in the center of the turbulent waves, standing still with a solemn expression: the Senate has legislative power, the Parliament has participation power, and the tribunes have supervisory power. They check each other to form a balance, and initially achieve the political structure he envisioned, and he Where is your place?

Davos looked at the sun that had begun to set in the west. It was warm but not hot, eye-catching but not dazzling...

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In the city of Syracuse, the Dionysian envoy headed by Ansitanos has been staying for several days.

"Teacher, I have inquired clearly." Henipolis hurried into the room and said angrily to Ansitanos: "The news we got before we came is indeed correct. Dionysius has already come back. Yesterday Some people saw Dionysius going to the port to greet the second wave of envoys from Carthage, but he didn't receive us for five days in a row. What does this mean?! You must know that we are envoys from Dionia, he This is an insult to our Dionysian Alliance! Teacher, why don’t we wait any longer and return to Thurii immediately to complain to the Senate about Dionysius’ humiliation of us!”

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