Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"I suggest that the wedding day be the marriage festival of Amendolara and the celebration of the Goddess Hera, let the citizens remember the suffering and new life that Amendolara has suffered, and let them realize the importance of marriage and family , This is more conducive to the unity of the citizens of Amendola!..." Daveus solemnly said that Cornelius was amazed by the profoundness of his considerations, and was sincerely thinking about Amendola, so He nodded sincerely and said: "Admiral, I think all citizens will be happy to have such a beautiful holiday!"

"Yes, we all agreed to establish Hera's celebration and marriage festival!" The old citizens also expressed their approval, not to mention the new citizens.

At this time, Hilos stood up and asked with concern: "Adult, how should the soldiers who have not found a woman get married?"

Daveus had already prepared for this, and he motioned to Cornelius to answer.

Cornelius looked dignified: "Before Amendolara did not participate in the war with the Lucania, there were 4,000 citizens... Now there are only more than 500 citizens, and there are more than 1,000 widows... so More than 2,000 family couples have died, so... there are enough houses to accommodate new citizens. Of course, if the original director of the house has children or old people left, I hope that the new citizens will be responsible for raising..." Cornelius finished Tears flashed in his eyes, and other old citizens also looked sad.

Daveus looked at the new citizens and emphasized loudly: "It is not hope but must be raised! Because you accept the original owner's heritage including land and wealth, of course, you must also do your duty for the original owner!"

"Adult, you can rest assured that we will let the brothers take care of the elderly and children!" Hilos first made a commitment, and other team officials also expressed their support. Amintas even said: "Who takes the house, but does not support the elderly. With the child, I beat him to death!"

Daveus nodded and said: "Very well, I hope you team officers strengthen the supervision of the soldiers! At the same time, the Senate will also promulgate a bill to monitor the implementation." Daveus said, looking at Antonios: "This is The duties of the Ombudsman. Antonios, if you find someone who violates the law and does not raise or abuse orphans and elderly people, immediately report it to the Senate, and we will deprive them of their citizenship and expel Amendola Lara!" A tight heart.

"I will supervise carefully!" Antonios solemnly assured.

The old citizens nodded silently and applauded Davies for such a firm protection of the rights of the elderly and children.

"Okay, next, let's talk about the issues that everyone cares most about." In order to ease the atmosphere, Davers said with a smile: "The Senate will introduce a bill to ensure that each new citizen gets at least five acres of land. Of course some Good luck, find a good wife, more inherited land, some people may be less. It does not matter, I will let the financial officer Mercis make a detailed statistics of the wealth of land owned by everyone, in the future After acquiring new land, give priority to the citizens who originally had less land. Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"

"satisfaction!!"

"It's fair!!!" everyone shouted excitedly.

The meeting lasted for almost two hours, and it was very late, but the interest of the citizens was very high, which led Davos to decide an issue that he had been thinking about for a long time and had never made up his mind.He took a deep breath and stood in the middle of the venue again, facing the crowd, and said aloud: "You, as a city-state citizen, participate in all political activities of the city-state, this is his right. It is his right to fight in war and defend the city-state. His obligation is in fact his right. Because unless special circumstances, free people and slaves want to join the city-state army is impossible, only citizens have the right to fight for the city-state, so it is also a political right."

Nods that both the old citizens and the new citizens are sitting on agree.

"However, it is not easy to manage a city-state. It will cost money to build various public facilities; it will cost money to repair city defenses and equip weapons; it will cost money to rescue people in the event of a major disaster; and even send troops to fight wars If only four or five days is okay, citizens can bring their own rations to solve it. After a long time, the food needed will still have to be bought by the city-state, not to mention the use of pack cars, boats, labor, etc., all of which will cost money; and, The public officials of our city-state are now unpaid, and everyone is obliged to contribute to the city-state. In the future, the management area is large and the affairs are heavy. As a public official, you may have little free time to take care of the farmland and pasture at home. The income will be less than that of citizens who are not public officials, which is unfair. I am afraid that the people will not be willing to take up public office in the long run. Therefore, if a city-state wants to develop healthily, it is impossible to have enough money in the treasury!"

For most new citizens, they are born poor and unaware that the operation of the city-state is so complicated, so they listen with relish.The old citizens felt that the young life-long consul would be able to think so deeply about the problems of the city-state as soon as he took office, and his worries about his inexperience have dissipated a lot.Cornelius felt his eyelids jump, and he knew something was going to happen.

Daveus went on to say: "The treasury income of Amendolara is quite small. Cornelius has just explained the reason, which hinders the development of the city-state, and we will occupy more land and more people in the future. Joining Amendolara, can they fight like ours for the city-state? I am afraid they cannot, because they pay too little and get too easy, so they will not be too cherished!"

"That's right!" the old citizens shouted first, dissatisfied with the immigration bill proposed by Davis.

Of course, Davies understood their thoughts and sneered. He said loudly: "So I suggest that Amendola citizens who own land should be charged a 1% land tax every year!"

As soon as this remark came out, like a thunder on a flat ground, the people in the whole venue were stunned, and immediately shouted like a wasp stabbed in the nest.

Cornelius's hands and feet were tight, screaming: Oops!

"I heard that right? Are you going to collect land taxes on city-state citizens?" Stromboli asked uncertainly.

This was a polite attitude, and the old man, Scumbras, rushed over and pointed at Daphes’ nose and asked, "Are you a Greek?! Don’t you know that the tradition of the Greek city-state is absolutely You won’t collect land tax on city-state citizens! Are you crazy about money? Think of you as a lifelong consul, can we still live!"

Although the new citizens also disputed Davies’ remarks, they must not allow others to insult their respected leaders, especially those captains.Headed by Mattonis, quickly rushed over and pushed away Scombrus: "Hey, old man, did you speak to the consul like this!"

"I'm going to say, what's wrong! You gangs of unskilled folks don't know the serious consequences of collecting land taxes!" Scombrus blushed and scolded contemptuously.

This time, the young and sturdy team captains were frustrated: "What do you say! You say one more thing, believe me or not, beat you!..." Pushing Scombras while scolding.

Scombrus's weak body could not withstand the gang of field-proven team officers with a little effort, directly sitting on the ground, gasping for breath, several old citizens such as Cornelius hurriedly came forward to help, some Quarrel with the team officers.

The two sides made a mess.

"Quiet! Give me silence!" Davers was anxious now, and stepped forward to persuade him.

Finally the two sides separated.

Scombrus was still scolding, and Matonys' eyes were glared, and he bowed his head again and dared not speak.

At this time, Mercis stood up and said: "One percent of the tax is already very small! In Persia, we all know that their land tax is as high as 10%!..." As a financial officer, he certainly cares about the treasury Filling.

"That's Persia. Greece has never had a tradition of collecting land taxes from citizens!" Stromboli retorted.

"There are times in the Wang Zheng era."

"It was all a few hundred years ago, and now it is an era of democracy. Davos, the governor, personally promised in the square,'I am not a king'. I think, if you want to collect land taxes, all citizens will object!" Tromboli looked at Daphes, his voice was quiet, but he threatened.

Davers looked at the crowd: the new citizens did not speak out against Davis's prestige, but just waited and watched the changes. The old citizens clearly wrote their dissatisfaction on their faces, and only Mersich supported it sincerely.He smiled and said: "I haven't finished my suggestion, you are so excited. Don't worry, listen to me slowly finish my suggestion. Citizens who have lived in Amendorala city before today, now The land owned is exempt from tax, in order to thank them as descendants of the city builders and their contribution to Amendolara in the past two hundred years. When the treasury has the money, we will cast a batch of silver buckles (Greek clothes) The decoration on the top is used to fasten the fabric)', each old citizen will get one, keep it forever, and wear it on Bolton in a grand public place to let the latecomers know their family's long tradition and glory. "

As soon as these words came out, the old citizens were stunned, and the chattering Scombrus didn't speak anymore, and all his chests were straight: this is glory!Although they reluctantly let the mercenaries join Amendolara, the pride and reality of the aborigines made them feel uncomfortable, and Daveus gave them a chance to show their identity forever!Compared with this, what kind of tax money can be calculated, not to mention that they have not received them.

"Agree!" Scombras shouted first.

"It's not fair! Instead of charging them, we're going to charge us!" Matonis shouted dissatisfiedly.