Cristoia pointed to the wine glass in Andrea's hand and said, "Beer is made with barley as raw material. The one you drink has been made through many experiments, and the taste is already very good. It is wine. There was a bit of scum, but Davers said, 'It's okay, these things are good for your body'. Now I drink a little bit every day, which quenches my thirst and doesn't get drunk like wine... ”
"The taste of this beer is a bit special, but after drinking it, it makes people want to drink it! Please give me another drink!" Andrea said, handing the wooden cup to Asuna.
Asuna filled her up again, she hurriedly took another sip, and then said, "Madam, I'm here to tell you the good news, most of the money we loaned to the citizens of Amendolara in April has been repaid. It's clear!"
"So fast?!" Cristoia was slightly surprised.
"This year's wheat harvest was bumper, and it is said that there were wars in Sicily and the Peloponnese, so prices have increased. In addition, our restaurants have actively purchased cattle and sheep, including their offal, and they have made extra money. Less money." Andrea explained: "So they can repay the loan and interest, and some people also hope to continue to borrow more money to buy more cattle and sheep to meet the needs of our restaurant."
"Very good! They can make money, we can get back the loan, and we can make more money, and both sides get a benefit, which is called a 'win-win', according to Davers. And we can also lend the money. To the citizens of the Union Turii who need more money!"
"Ma'am, we have received a total of 400 drachmas for the loan interest this time, while the restaurant in Amendolara only opened for a month and earned about 500 drachmas. So far we have nearly one drachma. The proceeds of a thousand drachmas!" Andrea said excitedly.
"Yeah, who would have thought that the entrails of livestock that the people despise and don't want would be so delicious and good for the body! If Davos hadn't focused on governing the city-state, he would definitely have become famous throughout Greece. The businessman!" Kristoya said happily: "This time the suggestion he gave made me very optimistic about this beer, I am afraid it will become our new money-making industry, and now we are waiting for the arena to be built. La!"
"Master Davos is the descendant of Hades, what else can't be! Bagule respects Master Davos very much!" Andrea echoed and praised, she remembered something, and said: "Mrs. , these days, several groups of prospective citizens have come to the bank to ask if they want to engage in maritime trade and ask if they can get a loan?"
"Maritime trade?" Kristoia frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "Maritime trade is very risky, and if you are not careful, the ship will be destroyed, and we will not be able to recover the loan. Besides, they are still reserve citizens. When foreign trade failed and they fled, where do we go to find someone to pay back the money?! However, Davos also said that the biggest role of our bank is to support the business of our country and promote the prosperity of trade..." Christoia Thinking about it seriously, she forgot that she was holding a rose ready to be planted in her hand, and the thorns on the stem pierced her fingers.
Azuna and Andrea immediately shouted and came over to help her suck her fingers and bandage the wound with muslin strips.
Christoya didn't think anything, she just continued to say seriously: "We have to be cautious about applying for loans from pre-citizens. First, we need to investigate their character and whether they are honest and honest. It depends on them. How about their navigation skills, is there an equivalent collateral and a trustworthy guarantor... If the preceding conditions are met, it is best to indicate in the agreement that they are prohibited from conducting long-distance maritime trade in the East and West Mediterranean at the beginning... "
"Ma'am, I understand." Andrea nodded.
… … … …
Davos was receiving two guests in the living room in the front yard when Christoya and Andrea were talking in the backyard.
"Heronimus, Agarcia, please sit down! It's the first time you two have come to me!" Davers happily welcomed them into the living room, and immediately asked the slave to bring figs Dried, dates, wine to treat them.
Hieronymus was a little restrained, while Agarcia smiled and said, "Sir, we have one thing we want to get your permission!"
"Oh, what's the matter?"
"My lord, when we were all in Persia, in order to return to Greece, our companions helped each other, killed the enemy together, and established a deep friendship and affection. In Byzantium, I, Hieronymus, and a few companions followed you. I came to Greater Greece. Most of the other comrades in arms finally chose to go home because of confusion and fatigue. I thought they had all returned to their hometowns and lived a peaceful, war-free life. Some time ago, Epithenes Some of the light infantry recruited from the Eastern Mediterranean said, 'The mercenaries who went on the expedition to Persia did not return home. They were forced by the Spartans to continue fighting the Persians in Asia Minor with little pay'.
When we hear this, we feel bad. We are enjoying a rich life here, while our former comrades are still suffering far away, and may be killed by a javelin, a sharp sword, or a spear at any time. Lord Consul, since we have so much land left, and so many enemies like Lucania and Crotone waiting for us to defeat, why don't we invite them here? ! Not only are they experienced in the battlefield, but they are all from the Eastern Mediterranean just like us, and they all have the same habits and are familiar with each other, unlike the citizens here—" Agarcia had just said this, when he saw Daves' face changed, he panicked. shut up.
"What happened to the citizens here?" Davos asked in a deep voice.
Agarcia stammered before he could speak, when Hilorimus took over: "Some of the Turians said, 'We are inferior people from Greece, who only know how to kill, but have no knowledge, and do not manage a city-state at all. Will mess up Turii...'"
Davos sank his face, and then comforted them: "That's just a few people, most of the Turians are still very grateful to us! Besides, the power is in our hands, let them talk about it and vent their depression. Feelings can't hurt us. Are you right?!" Davos comforted.
"As for inviting Timasson and the others to the Tua Alliance, I haven't thought about it. But now they are Spartan mercenaries, and with our current strength, we dare not provoke the Spartans."
"Sir!" Agarcia said earnestly: "You and I both know that mercenaries are a free profession. If the conditions are not good, they can leave their employers at any time. Now they have left Sba just because of Timasone. Daren, they have nowhere to go, so they have to stay there, and we can offer them a new option. Just send someone to go to Asia Minor quietly to spread the news, I believe they know our situation, and they will do everything possible Way to get here!"
Agarcia's words made Davos very moved. It must be known that he can achieve his current career mainly by military victory, and the basis for the victory is these Greek expeditionary soldiers, and the future wars will only be more and more Big, he needs more good soldiers. His fingers patted the back of the chair, and after weighing the pros and cons, he decided to give it a try: "Okay, then send someone, and it's better not to contact them directly, just spread the news. Have you decided who to send? "
Hieronymus and Agarcia were happy when they saw Davos agree.
"Sir, Hieronymus still has to train soldiers, so let me go." Agarcia said.
"Yes, but pay attention to safety, go early and return early!" Davos nodded in agreement, and then said to Hieronymus: "How is the training of the citizens recently?"
"The training of recruits is very serious, especially the original Turii citizens. They have mastered various skills proficiently, so they lack real combat." Hieronymus replied.
"In a short time, there will be many new recruits joining each team, and our troops will expand significantly. I hope you will strengthen your training and not let your combat effectiveness drop. Next year, you will have the opportunity to let them participate in real battles." Diver s request.
Hieronymus' eyes lit up: Lucania? !
After Hieronymus and Agarcia left happily, Davos's expression became serious, and he called Asistes: "Recently, someone in Turii City is talking to the Amendolaras. Dissatisfied, why do you go check it out? Who are they?"
"Yes!"
… … … …
October, the leisure season, should be the month when the Greek city-states hold citizen assemblies, elect generals, and consuls, but in the Tua Union, the consuls are the only and life-long, and do not need to be elected; the elders of the Senate must have consuls. Special approval, or progress according to qualifications, has nothing to do with citizens; all senior public officials are appointed for two years according to the newly passed law, and are elected by the Senate and appointed by the consul, and have nothing to do with citizens.
Fortunately, at this time, the citizens of the Tua Union - the Amendolaras were busy with various businesses because the warehouse and hotel area under the city became more and more prosperous, while the citizens of the Tua Union - the Turians devoted all their energy to rebuilding their homes. The pre-citizens were excited about the land they rented and planted for the first time in their lives. They started loosening the land, fertilizing and watering them early. The job vacancies they vacated were filled by more free people who rushed in after learning the news. Fill, the port area is full of foreigners with various accents. They act as sailors, porters, cleaners, and even do some small businesses... While doing dirty and tiring work, they actively register at the household registration office, and then break up Pointing fingers and counting the days, I look forward to applying for reserve citizenship immediately after two years.
Thanks to book friends 20170214135030192, Miyu Breeze, Tyrrell, Facbellum, Uncle Confused, and Lao Bangzi for their rewards! ! !
I found an interesting thing yesterday: the point-to-point ratio of this book is 30,400:30,400, one to one!
Update in advance because of the game tonight!