Davers patiently explained to him: "Which is better to force them to work with sticks or to work voluntarily?"
"Of course it's the latter."
"More importantly, I don't want them to be slaves, I want them to be citizens of Amendolara, only then will we continue to grow! And you think about it, one day, when the Lucania region's When the natives trembled with fear under the threat of our shields and spears, they saw that there were soldiers in our ranks who looked like them, spoke the same language, but wore Greek armor, ate Greek food, and What do the Greeks think when they talk without restraint?"
Asisters pondered for a while, then said uncertainly: "They may surrender."
"Yes, Bagul and the others are the role models of the Lucanians, let them know that they will not be abused, but will live well if they surrender to us. Think about the way Persia treats aliens, and we will be better than Persians. We will do better, because we will treat aliens more equally, accept them as our citizens more tolerantly, and let them enjoy the same rights as us. Only in this way will we eliminate the estrangement between them and us, and let Amen Dolara has become powerful quickly!..." Davos said earnestly and passionately. On the way forward in this era, he does not want to be a loner, he wants to spread his political ideas to the surrounding people. people, infect them, and change the narrow city-state thinking of the Greeks.
Asistes was convincing: "Your Excellency Consul, what you think is really far!"
"Yasi, I heard that you didn't choose a wife this time. Are you interested in choosing a Lucanian woman to be your wife? Otherwise, I'll ask Bagul if he has any sisters, and you can just do it with him. Relatives." Davers said jokingly.
Asisters immediately remembered Bagule's vicious appearance and shook his head again and again.
"Seriously, if you do marry a Lucania woman. When we conquer the Lucania region one day, maybe I will appoint you as the governor of Lucania." Davers half-joking and half-serious said.
Governor? ! Asisters remembered the majestic appearance of Thesafnes, the governor of Asia Minor, when he was in Persia. As a young man, he was really moved. He didn't think about it, in the entire Mediterranean region, the position of governor is only available in the Persian Empire, and the governor can only be appointed by the king of Persia...
Looking at the back of Asisters leaving, Davos was still thinking about whether to set up a low-level public office under the consul—the clerk, so that Asisters could do things justifiably, and Davos could do it himself Cultivate a group of like-minded young people who will become his good assistants in governing the city-state in the future.
Davos was thinking when Cristoia came in and told him, "Here comes Olivers."
Davos was a little puzzled: What's the matter with this guy coming so late
Olivers' voice has already come in: "Lord Consul, your house is so big! If there is no one to lead me, I will definitely get lost... Oh, this marble statue is really well-carved, which master's masterpiece is it? Look Look at the contours of these muscles..." Olivers chattered.
Davers glanced at him: "If you don't talk about business, I'll kick you out!"
"Don't! Don't! I really have something to ask for your help!" Olivers said hurriedly: "Master Consul, you must help me with this matter!" He begged.
"What's the matter?!" Davos was impatient on the surface, and became more and more interested in Olivers's affairs in his heart.
Olivers suddenly became twisted and whispered? : "I think... I want you to help me... propose a kiss to Mariji."
"What? Proposing a marriage?" Davers really didn't hear clearly this time.
Olivers took a breath and then said loudly, "I'm in love with Marigi's daughter Mitra, and I want you to help me propose a kiss to Marigi!"
Davos understood now: it turns out that the jokes they made in Matonis these days are actually true! When did this guy fall in love with Marigi's daughter
Davers couldn't remember what Marigi's daughter looked like, and only vaguely remembered that she was a petite and shy girl.
"Do you like people, do they like you?" Davers first wanted to clarify this question.
"Of course she wants to be with me!" Olivers said confidently.
"Does Marigi know about this?" Davers asked again.
"He doesn't know. However, Mitra's mother is in favor of our relationship, but she can't be the master."
Of course she can't be the master. In this era, whether Greeks or Persians, men are the masters of the house. If it had been put on hold, Davos would not have thought about it at all because of Olivers' unrestrained behavior, but since that incident, he has indeed changed a lot. Instead of robbing women, he would try to discourage others. One is his savior, and the other is a talent he regards as his arm. Davers is happy to see their combination: "I will propose a kiss to Mariji and try my best to match the two of you, but the key depends on you. Performance." As soon as Davos finished speaking, Olivers jumped up happily: "Great! Great! Davos, you are such a good person!" Olivers excitedly gave Davos a tight hug.
Watching Olivers sing and dance out of the courtyard, Davos burst into laughter: He was actually issued a good person card!
… … … …
The next morning, the single new citizens protested in front of the Senate, demanding that their spouses be resolved and suggesting that it would be acceptable to marry a Lucanian woman.
The Senate convened an emergency meeting to discuss the matter. Amid the continuous protests outside the courtyard, the elders of the Senate, led by Chief Elder Davers, reluctantly passed a resolution (Davers and the new citizen elders were all acting) , agreed to the new citizens to marry Lucanian women who had been enemies of Amendolara.
At the same time, the Senate also passed another resolution: to turn all Lucania captives into city-state slaves, working unpaid until they die. But no Amendorara could harm these slaves, because they were the wealth of the city-state.
And after that, Davers put forward another motion.
Seeing that Davos was going to propose the case again, Cornerus was unconsciously nervous, because Davers's proposal repeatedly broke the tradition of Amendolara, which made Cornerus slightly depressed, but This proposal is relatively normal.
Davos made a promise to the slaves before attacking the allied forces of the Lucaria tribe: free them after victory.
After annihilating the Lucanian coalition, Turii had brought back more than a thousand slaves they had sent to Davos and brought back Davos' request: to fulfill the pre-war promise and give them free. The remaining nearly 300 slaves were looted and looted by the mercenaries in Persia, and accompanied them through countless battles and hardships. According to Davos, these slaves were our own people. Therefore, more than 20 elders unanimously approved Davos' proposal.
However, another Davos proposal was controversial: slaves who became freedmen could leave freely or apply to become citizens of Amendolara.
Stromboli was the first to stand up and express his strong disapproval: "Amendolara has never had this precedent for making slaves a citizen of a city-state! If it did, Amendolara would be the laughing stock of Great Greece!" The approval of an old citizen.
At this time, Antonios got up and retorted: "Please note, after the passage of the previous bill, they are no longer slaves, but free people. Every city-state has a precedent for accepting free people as citizens, and Amendola Even more so, Lala has tolerantly accepted us outsiders and made us citizens of Amendola, including a Persian! Why can't we be tolerant to these free people! And we have already begun to discuss about Diver The "Immigration Act" proposed by the Lord Sri Lanka, now these people who were former slaves, are now free people, and have made contributions and sacrifices for Amendolara are the first beneficiaries of this bill, isn't it just right!"
The new citizens agreed, while the old citizens were at a loss for words.
Amintas stood up and told the story of a slave who gave his life to save his life while fighting in Persia. Finally, he exclaimed: "They are not slaves, but our brothers! We should give them back!"
Helpers briefly described how the slaves in the medical camp worked day and night to assist the doctors and rescue the wounded.
Then, Mersis also exaggeratedly told how his slaves quickly calculated money, distributed materials, and made no mistakes, thus providing the best guarantee for the mercenary to win the battle. And proudly claim that they are the best managers!
Although there were only 21 people in the venue, the atmosphere gradually became warmer. Daves did not need to speak at all. The proposal was passed. After discussion, the decision was formed: These freedmen's applications for Amendolala citizenship were confirmed. After that, there will be a two-year inspection period. If you live in the territory of Amendolara within two years, you must learn to speak Greek, be familiar with the laws of the city-state of Amendolara, and have no record of breaking the law and discipline. After the two-year inspection period expires, you must pay the city-state. 200 drachmas to obtain preliminary citizenship. When Amendolara has a major action, if he can participate voluntarily, such as a war, then his inspection period can be shortened according to his merits.
At this time, the elders did not realize that the passage of this bill, together with the last "Davos Immigration Act", had a profound impact on the later history of Mediterranean Greece, and the example of Marigi and these 300 slaves becoming Greek citizens became the future Daifus. An important precedent (i.e. a legal principle to follow) of the city-state's admission of freedmen and slaves under Firth.
There is one more update after 11 o'clock!
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