ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 597 Asistes’ Report ([-])
My Lords, as far as I know, when the Third Legion first occupied Elona, ​​the Campanians were afraid of the kingdom. They did not want to face the threat of a more powerful country while fighting the Samnites. , the Campania League had this mentality and signed the alliance treaty with us cautiously. I think they were psychologically resistant to us at the time, but after these years...especially what Enona has done With their efforts, the fear of the Campanians is disappearing and their love for the kingdom is increasing!Many Campanians think that our Kingdom of Dionia is a very wealthy, culturally rich, and friendly Greek kingdom that treats them very well. They can find work in the kingdom's territory and earn money to support their families. They will not be exploited too much, so so far, about 800 Campanians have officially become Dionian citizens in Enona, and about 1400 Campanians have become reserve citizens. There are about 3000 registered Campanians who want to become citizens of Dionia, and the number is still increasing! …”

After Asistes finished speaking, the senators burst into applause. This time it was obviously not out of etiquette, but in recognition of his achievements in Enona in the past few years. At the same time, he was also trying to gain a powerful man in Italy for his kingdom. Proud of the recognition of the people of the city-state alliance.

After the applause subsided, Hermon stood up: "Lord Asistes, the town of Enona is very special. It is special because it not only borders the Campanians, but also is close to Samona. People. Have you taken the same measures for the rebellious Samnites who are also members of the Deolian Alliance, so that Enona can also become a bridge between the Samnites and the kingdom?"

Compared with the previous question, this question is easier to answer. It is completely a score question, so Asistes nodded to Hermon tacitly: "Thank you Lord Hermon for your question! Eno It is true that Enona is also adjacent to the Samnite people, mainly the Kautini people, one of the four major Samnite tribes. However, unlike the Campania League, Enona is not the only one bordering the Samnite people. The Kingdom, Copsa, and the Free City of Potentia are all neighbors of the Samnite people, and all three of us have been working hard to improve relations with the Samnite people.

After all, the Samnites are different from the Campanians. They are not Greeks, their customs and habits are completely different from ours, and they have always been enemies of the Campanians in the past, and they are obviously wary of our kingdom.Although I have made various attempts to facilitate the Samnite people entering the city of Enona for business or work as much as possible, there are still very few Samnite people entering the city of Enona over the past few years... However, since I After deciding to establish the town of Baparia in the valley of Nuceria in the north of Enona, next to the city of Nuceria in Cautini, the town is now growing rapidly—"

When Asistes said this, Davos suddenly said: "Laconia...is the leader of this Cavutini town Quinduque?"

"Your Majesty, it was Quinduk, the Cavutini leader who was captured by you. He turned out to be the leader of the largest Cavutini tribe in Laconia." Asistes replied: "He treated us Dio Nia is pretty friendly.”

Davos nodded.The Samnite army that invaded Potentia was defeated, and several distinguished Samnite leaders were captured. Quinduk, Garni, and even the Penteni chief Torek were all subordinates. prisoners, for some purpose, Davos treated them well, and even let them stay in Thurii for a period of time. He treated them like honored guests, and was finally released back to Samnai with other prisoners. See Not only Gairni came, Quinduk also changed his attitude towards Dionia...

Seeing that Davos was not speaking, Asistes continued: "We all know that the Samnites live in the mountains and mainly make a living by grazing. There is a lack of food there and is not enough to support a large population, so dozens of Over the years, it was mainly the Cautini who continued to launch attacks on the Campania League to obtain more land. Ten years ago, the Samnites also launched a large-scale attack on Potentia, and were finally led by His Majesty. The army was defeated and had to become our ally.

In the town of Bapalia, we built a market specifically to sell grains and other foods to the Samoni. The Samoni can barter with us with any goods without using gold and silver coins. Of course, The ores, prey, livestock they bring... must be valued first, and we try to be fair.As time went by, the Samonei people who were trading with us gradually lost their guard. In order to obtain more grains to bring back to the tribe, many of their tribesmen began to enter the town of Baparia and accept employment from the citizens of the town. , cut down trees, clear wasteland, cultivate farmland... in exchange for payment.Today, at the busiest time in the town of Baparia, nearly 300 Samoni people work in the town in one day.

At the same time, they also began to slowly accept some of our customs and habits, such as playing rugby games. Many Samoni people like this kind of sport with fierce physical collisions, which is very suitable for the fierce Samoni warriors to play. I believe that after a while, In two years, there will be a Samnite team participating in the Kingdom's rugby finals..."

At this time, Davers said again: "This year, a team composed of Samonites was invited by Turui to participate. It comes from Abenirum near Copsa."

Asistes was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "It seems that Master Xima is better than me in this regard."

Another person stood up in the group of elders: "Lord Asistes, I would like to know how the faith of Hades is spreading in the Campania region?"

Asistes saw that the questioner was Plessinas.As the scepter priest of the Temple of Hades, Plessinas will certainly have some knowledge of the development of temples in various cities. Raising this question at this time is actually still a score-sending question.So while Asistes nodded to Plesinas, he glanced at Mariji in the corner of the venue.

He knew in his heart that although Mariji was a rare Persian-born senator in the kingdom, he usually seemed to be alone in the senate hall, but in fact he was a liaison between the former mercenary senator and other senators. Behind him stood King Davos.Therefore, in today's questions, the three consecutive questions focused on his most outstanding achievements in Enona's six years, obviously from Davers' instructions.

He suppressed his gratitude to King Davos and said as calmly as possible: "Although the Temple of Hades in Enona is not under the jurisdiction of the city hall, the city hall is also trying its best to provide for the development of the Temple of Hades. Help, such as selling grains and medicinal materials to the temple at very low prices each time, and even providing labor and doctors when the temple was short of manpower. And for the Campanians and Samonites who entered Enona, We have provided a lot of guidance so that they can go to the temple for help if they have difficulties...

Over the years, the Temple of Hades has rescued countless hungry, homeless, sick... outsiders with various difficulties, and also let them return to their motherland with gratitude, and they have been in Pompeii one after another. Many small Hades altars were built in Naples, Solentum... and even some tribes in Samonai.Pompeii even began to hold Hades celebrations with Enona on September 9 every year.

The Samnites were slightly different in that they not only began to believe in Hades, but also respected Hercules.Therefore, Einona not only built the Temple of Hades in the town of Baparia, but also the Temple of Hercules. Every year on May 5th, the Heracles celebration, many Samnite people will run Come to Baparia and actively participate in the Strongman competition and other competitions..."

After Assista finished speaking, Plessinas immediately said: "Thank you Lord Assista for your help these years, allowing Hades' faith to spread rapidly in central Italy!"

After Plessinas sat down, another senator stood up, this was Cleru, the Bruti senator.As a young senator, his question was not so polite: "Lord Asistes, as far as I know, before you took office, the territory of Enona was full of forests, and huge trees could be seen everywhere. And during the six years you were in power, almost all the trees in the territory were cut down. Don’t you think this is a bit too much?!”

Asistes smiled and replied: "Thank you Lord Crelu for your concern for the environment around Enona! I would like to explain this issue. First of all, Enona's tree felling was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture. The approval does not mean breaking the law or acting haphazardly."

As he spoke, he looked at Agriculture Minister Burkos.Ten years ago, Bulcos resigned as agricultural officer due to the Polyxes case. Baguilippi, who took over the post, died of illness a few years later. At that time, the kingdom's agriculture was at its busiest, and Magna Graecia had received too many crops. The new citizens need guidance and supervision in their field work, and the newly acquired land in Mesapee and Puchetti urgently needs planning and rational distribution. Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture is in urgent need of a very capable leader. Davers pointed out again General Burkos.Under his persuasion, Burkos returned to this familiar yet unfamiliar position, where he has remained ever since.

At this moment, Burx thought about it, and then said: "This is indeed agreed by the Ministry of Agriculture. Six years ago, Lord Asistes made a request to your Majesty. After discussing with us, your Majesty decided to allow all parts of the kingdom to be allowed every year." Most of the amount of trees cut down was allocated to Enona, which may have given you the impression of large-scale felling, Mr. Kereru."

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