Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

He reminded Epithenis: "If these newcomers come, they are different from the free soldiers of the third brigade after all. I am afraid you need to submit a bill at the meeting of the Senate to let other elders discuss the review. I can be sure I’m telling you, I’ll do my best to let this proposal pass. I just want to become a citizen. I’m afraid the conditions they have to meet are more difficult. You need to be mentally prepared. In addition, it’s best to go quietly in the Eastern Mediterranean region Bata!"

"Understood!" Epitanius said excitedly.

Then came the captain of the company captain. On the top of the captain's flag was the iron statue of the goddess of revenge Tishfon. The goddess who feared the Greeks held a torch and a viper whip.The flag under the statue is also embroidered with Venus and company numbers...

The top of the squad leader's flag is the iron statue of the three-headed Hell watchdog, Kerpalos...

The whole ceremony lasted for nearly two hours. From beginning to end, the soldiers in the square had high morale and cheered outside.

In the end, Davers raised the military flag again, and the party flags, company flags, squadron flags, gold and silver iron statues, red and yellow flag faces, red and purple and white hats were raised in all the squares under the stage at the same time, adding several pieces to this piece of copper wall iron wall. Colorful, but more importantly, with these, the morale of the soldiers will be higher, the command of the team officer will be more efficient, and the action will be faster,...

Davers was very happy to see that a real army was taking shape.He waved a big flag and shouted: "The flag is in the team! The flag is dead! The flag is pointing! The invincible!"

"The flag is in the team!!! The flag is dead!! The flag of the army is pointed out!!! The invincible!!!!!!"

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The vast majority of Lukalia people do not understand what the soldiers are shouting in the square, but the huge pressure caused by the torrential tsunami-like shouts makes anyone hostile in heart feel terrified.

Both Weisba and his son Bakool understood, so they remained silent for longer.

Finally, Weissba exhaled, seeming to exhale all the uneasiness in his heart: "Boy, do you remember the wolves that we can often see in the mountains? After the powerful wolf king defeated other lone wolves, some lone wolves Will choose to join the wolves, do you think those wolves are very timid?"

"No, father, I think they are the smartest, because they know that only under the leadership of the powerful wolf king will they have enough food and they will not be attacked by fierce enemies, and their blood will multiply. !...... And those arrogant wolves or lonely old dead mountains, or become food for other fierce beasts!..." Bagul knew what his father was thinking, so he took the opportunity to persuade.

Weisba nodded, and gradually decided: "When I was young, I also led the clan to make a living, and I saw many Greek city-state troops, Napoli, Turiri, Tarantum... never one. The army of the Greeks touched me so much as they did! You must know that Amendolara is just a small town with such an army, and what the governor wants is not easy. Since they cannot beat them, they still Become their captive, then... can only make choices that are more conducive to the survival of our people, I hope that the Greeks will not say anything!"

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When the people of the whole city were still immersed in the enthusiasm of the spectacular scene on the square yesterday, the commercial officer Mariji told his business plan at his home in Daveus: "Admiral, we are few Amendolaras Thalassaemia, not many wealthy citizens, no special output, and no ports, it is difficult to attract foreign businessmen to trade with us according to the usual methods..."

Daveus nodded, but the truth is true. Why did Amendola build the city for more than two hundred years, and it always maintains the number of 4,000 citizens, because this small city can't raise more people, prompting more people to come out. I can emigrate elsewhere and look for livelihoods, so Amendolara has always been a small town.Davos believes that Mariji dares to tell this fact, so he must have come up with some good ideas.

"But—" Marigi raised the volume and said, "Our neighbor Turiri's harbor is very prosperous, and there are hundreds of merchant ships trading from other city-states to Turiri every day. Our other neighbor Heraclea Although the city was not built for a long time, there are also two or thirty merchant ships coming to trade every day. The port of Metapontoum, which is further away from us, is also prosperous... But according to my observations these days, their ports and There are some problems in the market. Because there are too many merchant ships and too many goods, the storage is not enough, and the leased warehouse has to be lined up. Therefore, the goods are stacked on the open space, but they are easily exposed to the sun for a long time, which is easy to rot and easy to lose. At the same time, because of the foreign sailors There are many hotels in the city. Not only the cost of living is high, but food prices are also high, making them very complaining. There are also many people in the port who are prone to disputes. When disputes occur, the city-state solves the problem too long, not only delaying the business people. Time, and often favor the people of his own city-state..." Mariji said many shortcomings of the neighboring city-state ports in one breath. Obviously, he did a full investigation, and even combined some of his own experience when he was a businessman.

Hearing this, Davers could vaguely guess what business he was going to do in Amendolara.In the past few days, when he chatted with his wife, Christoya, he found that compared with the modern people of the previous life, the economic concept of the Mediterranean merchants in this era was not bad. Even the banking industry in Athens also appeared the insurance business (mainly maritime Insurance), and even more terrifying is that the Athenians already know how to use currency to promote and consolidate the commercial hegemony of Athens.Before the Peloponnesian War, the Athenians used silver from the Laurin Silver Mine to cast extremely high-purity "owl" silver coins (Athens silver coins are engraved with the head of the patron saint Athena on one side and Athena's token owl on the other side ), even in the most difficult times of Athens, Athens did not reduce the purity of silver coins, making this silver coin very popular among Greek city-states.Then Athens forcibly promoted the unification of currencies in the Delos League, which allowed Athens to firmly control the Delos League trade and consolidate its hegemony.More than two thousand years later, Uncle Sam regained the work done by the Athenians.Therefore, Daveus did not dare to underestimate the wisdom of these ancient people. He did not rashly express his opinion, but listened carefully to Marigid's down.

"Turii is only fifty miles away from us, and Herculia is about the same. Metapuntum is a little farther than ninety miles. It can be reached in more than an hour on a fast horse, and the caravan can be reached in half a day. So - "Maliji glanced at Daveus, and there was a complacent smile on his face: "We can build a large number of cargo warehouses between the Burano River and the Sisno River in Amendolara, and charge lower rents. And We also need to build a large number of bungalows, charge lower room rates and provide a rich and adequate diet. I believe it will attract foreign merchants and sailors, as well as free people. When there are more people, we can stay in these warehouses. Rebuild a bigger and better market next to the hotel according to the market built in Turi in the past, and use our good services to protect the interests of these merchants and sailors, then the trade of Amendora will flourish !"

Marigji said confidently, and Davers couldn't help but applaud: Isn't this the distribution center of the previous life!

"Very good, Mariji! It seems that this business officer, you deserve it!" Davies made no secret of his appreciation for Mariji: "In the beginning, little Cyrus only let you be the head of the trade of Midea, really It’s the talent that buried you!"

Speaking of Little Cyrus, Maliji looked slightly dull and said, "Because His Royal Highness prefers soldiers and peasants to merchants, he has said many times,'He likes two kinds of people the most, one is the most The people who will install farm tools and livestock for the land and cultivate the land well; the other are the people who will best protect these land, farm tools and livestock.'""

Daveus thought carefully and lamented: "Yeah, after all, Persia has vast land, and farmers and herders account for the vast majority of its citizens, so ensuring stability in Persia is the most important issue. There are so many affiliated countries and city-states. He and the race pay taxes to the Persian royal family every year. Persian is not short of wealth, so Little Cyrus is right. If he is still alive, he may become a good Persian king. Unfortunately, many people’s hopes are placed on him. When he was on his body, his life was not his own, but he didn't understand this, instead he took such a big risk and personally led his troops into battle... a pity!"

Mariji also sighed.

"I agree with all your plans! In addition, I will add a few more points." After Daveus finished, Mariji immediately raised his ears. He knew that Daveus had extraordinary talents in business. The market is so lively, mainly because of this consul's handwriting.

"One is the road, and now we have only one dirt road to connect with Turiri and Heraclea. It is too difficult to go. It is not conducive to the merchants to transport goods. We must build a flat, wide and solid road. To build a strong bridge over those rivers, I will soon start preparations for this matter. The other is that warehouses and hotels not only need to reduce rental costs, but also ensure cleanliness and sanitation and safety. No theft or robbery is allowed. This requires you to discuss with Hilos and come up with a solution. By the way, what are the tariffs for the city states of Turiri, Heraclea, and Metapontum?"

"It depends on what kind of goods are sold by the merchants. The tariffs on commonly used and urgently needed goods of city-states are low, generally only 2%. Exotic goods not commonly used by city-states, or even threaten the survival of citizens who produce similar goods in city-states, The tariffs are as high as 20% to 30%..." Mariji seriously told what he learned.