Rome must fall.

Chapter 298: Nicocus's Persuasion

Compared to the twenty-noble system mentioned by Nicocus (after all, some people heard Maximus publicly announce it when they fled to the main camp), the words that the Nix tribe was favored by the goddess Danu shocked the people of Segestica present. After all, many people have been confused: the Segestica tribe used to fight smoothly, but since the Nix people came, the tribe has been defeated by the Nix tribe, which is much weaker than itself, and lost everything in just over a year. Why is this the case? Perhaps the words of this compatriot who defected to the Nix tribe are the answer!
In addition, the sentence "Goddess Danu is fair, and those who contribute more to the tribe should get more rewards" also gave the people of Segestica a great shock, as if it opened a window to their brains that had long been imprisoned by Pannoni's various long-standing traditions, and many people fell into deep thought.

Nicocus continued, "You may think that if you join the Nix tribe, you will not only get 50 acres of land, but also be blessed by the gods. This is too good to be true, right? Of course it's not that simple!
You should all know that if people from other Pannoni tribes want to join the Segestica tribe, they have to live here for many years before they can get a share of land. Unless they join the army of the great chief Andres, shed blood, make military achievements, and defeat the Aldi people, they will be given a small piece of the occupied land. The Nix tribe is not so harsh, but you who join the tribe and become a candidate tribesman also need to spend the first three years...

Some people may think that paying 60% to the Nix Tribe is too much! But you have to understand that you only get 40% of the income from the 50 acres of land every year, which is more than what you actually get from the land you currently own.

Moreover, if you perform well or make contributions in battle during these three years, you may become a formal member of the tribe in less than three years. For example, it took me less than a year to not only become a formal member of the tribe, but also be promoted to a second-class member. I believe that you who join the Nix tribe and are blessed by the gods will be as lucky as me!"

The originally quiet square was in commotion as people started whispering to each other and discussing something.

Starks felt that this was a good sign and was about to praise Nicokus in a low voice: "Well done!"

Suddenly someone asked loudly: "If we are willing to join the Knicks, but there is no man in the family, will you also give us land?!"

Starks looked closely and saw that the person speaking was a middle-aged woman with three children standing beside her, two boys and a girl.

Staggs was surprised. He didn't expect that the first question raised by the people of this tribe was related to a decree that was urgently revised by the Council of State, which they learned about before leaving.

According to the previous Nix decree, single women who join the tribe in the future, or women with children or no husbands will not be given separate land. This is also to encourage them to get married and have children as soon as possible. However, when the soldiers of the Third Legion went to the villages around the main camp to liberate the Skodis slaves and collect food and grass yesterday, they found some problems. Aeolus summarized all the problems and reported them to Maximus last night.

Originally, Maximus and the heads of various departments had already finished their council meeting at the dining table, but they had to hold another urgent discussion.

Two of those issues primarily conflict with the Knicks' edict.

One reason is that in order to prepare enough military rations for the army attacking the Nix tribe, Capudes required each tribe to hand over more food, and the task of handing over food was mostly shifted to ordinary people. Therefore, there was not much food left in the homes of ordinary people in the tribes of Segestica. If they were divided 40% to 60%, they would not be able to survive until next autumn. Therefore, Maximus and the heads of various tribes finally canceled the resolution to let the people of Segestica share food.

Another major problem is that the Segestica people have suffered disastrous defeats in many battles with the Nix people in the past two years. A large number of warriors have either died in battle or been captured, resulting in a serious shortage of young and middle-aged people in various tribes. Many families are left with only women and children, who are more easily persuaded to join the Nix tribe. However, if they are not given land and are forced to get married quickly, it will undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction among the Segestica people, making them doubt the sincerity of the Nix tribe.

After discussion, Maximus and his men formulated a temporary decree to deal with this special situation of the Segestica tribe.

"According to the new law of the Nix, as long as there is a boy over six years old in the family, even if there is no man in the family, you can get 50 acres of land." Nicocus responded seriously: "However, it will be very hard for women to farm the land without men, not to mention raising children, so I advise you to find a formal member of the Nix tribe to marry.
In this way, not only will you directly obtain the status of a formal member of the Nix tribe, but your children will also immediately enjoy some of the benefits given by the Nix tribe, such as being able to study in the tribal school and spend less money on medical treatment at the hospital...

I'll tell you a secret. There are many single people in the Nix tribe. If you choose to marry a non-Pannonian, you will get a reward from the tribe... Anyway, think about it carefully."

The woman was lost in thought.
Another woman asked loudly: "I have a husband, but he was recruited by the chief to fight against you. I don't know whether he was captured by you or...died in the battle? If he is still alive, my child and I will join your Nix tribe. Can you release my husband and let him...go home?!"

The woman looked at Nicokus nervously and expectantly. Some other women, though silent, also focused their eyes on him, with the same expression on their faces. Nicokus did not answer immediately, but was absent-minded for a while, and then said with a complicated expression: "The question you asked reminds me of last year when I was captured. Because I refused to join the Nix tribe, I was sent to the Ardi people as slaves with other companions. The Ardi people hated us, not only did they make us do hard labor, but we were also beaten and scolded at every turn...

Fortunately, not long after that, my wife and children found me and persuaded me to join the Knicks... In order to stop suffering and to prevent my wife and children from suffering, I finally listened to my wife's advice and became a reserve member of the Knicks... Looking back now, thanks to my wife, I did not miss the great opportunity to join the Knicks tribe and enjoy a better life than in Segestica!

What I want to tell you is that it is impossible for you to join the Knicks tribe and want your husband to be released, unless you persuade your husband to join the Knicks like my wife did, then your family can be reunited, understand? ! "

"But how do I know my husband is still alive?! If he is alive, how can I see him?" the woman asked anxiously again.

"Yes! Yes! Only when I see my husband in person can I persuade him to join the Knicks!..." Some women also shouted.

"Don't worry." Nicocus said loudly, "First you have to join the Nix tribe, and then register with our officials as a candidate tribesman, put forward your request and tell them your husband's name. The tribe will look for your husband among the captives, and will arrange for you to meet after finding him. Then it depends on whether you can convince him. Of course, I hope your family will have a better life in the Nix tribe!"

"Great!!" A group of women in the square cheered because they saw hope.

Seeing this, Staggs felt excited. He felt that he had taken a big step towards completing the tasks he was responsible for in this tribe.

"Excuse me, please!" Another woman shouted anxiously, "My husband followed Andres to the Kupa River to fight with you last year, and he was captured by you! He never came back, and at first I thought he was dead... Later I asked the tribesmen who were released by you, and I learned that he was still alive, but became a slave of the Aldi people, helping them dig iron ore. I heard that he... he had a hard life!

I am willing to join you, the Nix, as long as you take my husband back from the Ardi people, and I am willing to persuade him to join the Nix! Really! I can swear to the sacred stone - no, I can swear to the sacred forest - no, to the goddess Danu! ..."

The woman was incoherent at the end of her speech, with tears welling up in her eyes.

Nicocus looked at Staggs in embarrassment.

Of course, Staggs knew why he didn't answer, because the decree issued by Staff Officer Quintus after he arrived at the First Legion this morning only involved the Segestica prisoners in this war, and did not mention last year's.

After thinking for a moment, Staggs spoke loudly, "The order given to us by the tribe did not mention anything about the Segestica captives from last year. It may be because they are no longer under the jurisdiction of our tribe. But I will convey your request to the chief as soon as possible. He should discuss your request with the chief officers of each tribe... that is, the elders. Once there is a result, I will tell you."

"Thank you! Thank you so much! Please tell me as soon as possible! If you can save my husband, I am willing to bring my whole family to join you, the Knicks!" The woman's voice choked with tears.

People around also gathered around, comforting her and offering her blessings.

The extremely depressing atmosphere in the entire square was greatly alleviated.

(End of this chapter)