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Chapter 812 Appointment of Roman Administrators

For Mikris, he actually doesn’t care too much about how big an official position Enanilus will hold in the kingdom after his comeback, but as long as he appears in the official circles of the kingdom, he is showing to the people of the kingdom that the king has great respect for Mikris. The understanding of the Chris family will no longer hinder the future development of the family in business and politics.

Therefore, the atmosphere of the entire meeting became more relaxed, and they also talked about how the merchants in Dionysia in the past two days were transferring supplies at the Ostia port and began to enclose their own lands, build business warehouses, and look for business opportunities. Busy situation.

In the end, Mikleis left the Roman Senate with a smile on his face, but Alcibiadas stayed because Davos was going to hold an administrative meeting here.

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The meeting was mainly attended by elders such as Asistes, Nicomachus, and Antrapolis, as well as some mid-level officials from important departments.

"Everyone, the place where you are sitting now is the Senate of Rome." Davos saw the officials who came in and took their seats looking around curiously, so he gave a brief introduction.

"It's much smaller than our great council chamber," Asistes said.

"However, the city of Rome is larger than the inner city of Thurii." Nicomachus said flatteringly: "Judging from the density of its houses, its population is also very large. It is unimaginable that your majesty only spent one day on it. We captured such a magnificent city!”

"Nicomakus, your words are a compliment to the legionnaires who participated in this siege battle!" Davos laughed.

"So I am proud of the amazing achievements of the soldiers!" Nicomachus responded quickly.

"The soldiers have captured this big city, but then we have to rely on your hard work to manage it and completely turn this big city into a city belonging to Dionia." What Davos said next made the officials straighten up. chest.

Then, Davos began to turn to the topic. Facing everyone, he said seriously: "Before you voluntarily come to Latium, you should have some understanding of this area. You learned more about it in Ostia, but for The situation we are in now may not be clear yet, so you must now have a comprehensive understanding of the battle situation in Latium."

When Davos said this, he made a gesture towards Henipolis.

Henipolis immediately asked two guards to hold up a wooden board with a map of Rome and surrounding city-states, and came to Davos's side.

"Sit forward so you can see better."

As soon as Davos spoke, the officials, regardless of their status, crowded into the first and second rows of the venue, raised their heads, and stared at the map seriously.

"Rome is indeed the largest city-state in central Italy." Daves pointed at the map and said in detail: "The area of ​​it and the land around it is no less than that of our Tulii Sybari Plain, or even much larger. .Although we captured Rome, to the south of Rome were all its Latin allies and colonial cities; to the north of Rome were all its Etruscan allies and colonial cities; plus the previous conquests The Hernician Roman army of about 7 people is returning quickly... We are now like a lion, surrounded by countless evil wolves. The situation is very serious! Fortunately -"

Davos pointed his finger at Rome and slid down the Tiber River, stopping at Ostia: "The Tiber River is under our control, allowing us to transfer materials and personnel to the outside world through waterways. , but if we cannot break this situation of being alone and deeply besieged, over time, the waterway will be cut off, Rome will be completely surrounded, and the victory we have won at a huge cost will be in vain. Therefore, I ask you to get to work immediately and take over the city of Rome, not only to restore stability as soon as possible, but also to enable it to provide assistance for our next battle!"

Davos's words put pressure on the senators and administrative officials present. The faces staring at the map were serious, but their eyes also shone with excitement. After all, these Dionian officials who voluntarily chose to come to Latium Most of them are citizens who reject mediocrity, are tired of an overly stable environment, and have an enterprising or adventurous spirit.

Davos' eyes swept over them, feeling the strong spirit conveyed by them. He smiled slightly in his heart and said: "Now, I will announce the appointment of administrative positions in Rome during the war."

The reason why Davos emphasized the word "wartime" indicates that this is a temporary appointment. When the war is over, the administrative personnel arrangements in the occupied areas will need to be re-examined by Davos, the Senate, and the Kingdom Officials Management Committee.

Most of the officials subconsciously sat up straight.

"The administrator of Rome——" Davos looked at his former herald and said loudly: "Senator Asistes will serve as the administrator!"

Before leaving Thurii, Asistes had been summoned by Davos and knew his arrangements for him, so he looked calm.

Nicomachus, Antrapolis...and several other senators obviously cannot compare with Asistes in terms of qualifications, but they cannot become the top managers of such a large city, which is considered one of the best in the kingdom. I still feel more or less disappointed in my heart.

Davos saw it in his eyes and continued: "Niutum, Knapetia, Messagne, Enona... In the more than ten years since Dionia was established, Asistes has been serving as The administrator of the newly conquered foreign areas has outstanding political achievements and rich experience in governing foreign affairs. This is the reason why I chose him to be the administrator of Rome..."

After explaining a few words, he added: "Nicomachus, Antrapolis... you temporarily serve as Roman administrative adjutants, and govern Rome together with Asistes. There is also an administrative adjutant who I just The appointed Roman, I hope you can get along well with him and give full play to his role."

Several senators looked surprised, but with their strong political experience, they quickly understood the intention of Davos' move, and immediately regained their composure and made a statement.

Then, Davos appointed several important mid-level officials in Rome, all of whom were recommended by ministers in various departments.

“…the commercial officer of Rome was Flaccus.”

As soon as Davos finished speaking, a Dionian official in the venue stood up and said loudly: "Thank you for your majesty's trust!"

Davos looked at him and said solemnly: "Due to the continuation of the war, it is impossible for the city of Rome to trade with surrounding forces in a short period of time. However, there are many merchants from the kingdom. While they bring us materials and wealth, It will also cause some chaos... Mariji praised you as his best trade official, I hope you can manage them well and make them a help in this war, not a trouble!"

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Flakus replied confidently.

"The Thurii Chamber of Commerce, the Lijim Chamber of Commerce, and a small number of businessmen from Crotone and Tarantum... they all donated huge amounts of military rations and materials for this war, so while strengthening management, , we must also let them gain profits, we cannot mistreat these businessmen who have contributed to the kingdom, so you must grasp this measure!"

While Davos warned him, he also said with relief: "You don't have to worry too much, I have found a good superior for you."

As he spoke, he turned his eyes to the Dionysian senator who had been silent on the side of the venue and had just taken office: "Alcibiadas, I appointed you as the administrative adjutant of Rome, specifically responsible for business affairs."

"Me?!" Alcibiadas was a little confused. Davos asked him to stay for a meeting before. As a newcomer to the kingdom's political arena, he was prepared to listen.

"You heard that right, it's you!" Davos said jokingly: "All the kingdom officials who come here have to work. Now that food is tight, we don't want to feed idle people."

Asistes and others had smiles on their faces, but no one laughed out loud. The people who could sit in this meeting were all middle- and high-level officials of the Kingdom of Dionia. They were all well-informed, and of course they knew Alcibia. What is Das’ identity?

"I am not giving you this appointment because you are my relative, but because you are both the elder of the kingdom and the head of the Lijim Chamber of Commerce, so you can better coordinate and communicate with the Dionia businessmen here. Of course, as a kingdom official, you must treat every merchant equally from a neutral position, rather than just taking care of Lijim merchants," Davos reminded.

Alcibiadas was a little moved. He remembered what his father had said to him: "...That's fine. Since you have decided to merge Lijim into Dionia, I won't stop you... But you You must understand that there are many powerful and capable people in Dionysia. You cannot do whatever you want like you did before in Lijim! Although Davos is your brother-in-law, with his character, he will never do anything. You will not be given more care. As a relative of the royal family, you will be the object of many people's attention. If you don't want to be the object of ridicule, then work hard... Stand firm in the Dionia Senate Heels, this can also give your sister more support..."

Recalling the past, Alcibiadas pretended to hesitate and said: "Your Majesty, I really want to do things for the kingdom, but I am not very familiar with the laws and systems of the kingdom..."

"Master Alcibidas." Flaccus said hurriedly, "Don't worry, I will do my best to assist you!"

Davos glanced at the newly appointed commercial officer with approval and said, "Don't hesitate, Alcibiadas! With Flaccus's full assistance, you have nothing to worry about!"

Alcibidas immediately stated: "Your Majesty, since you trust me so much, I am willing to accept this position."

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