Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Great! Davos finally couldn't help standing up excitedly: Little Heraclid, it's amazing that you can think of this!

My lord, this is not my own idea, it is a proposal after consultation with other personnel of the Road Bureau. Little Heraclid said truthfully, he was a little puzzled: it was just some idea of ​​road reconstruction, how could it make So excited about this young, wise, and divinely empowered consul?

Of course he would not understand that what Davos was thinking at the moment was the national identity of the Greeks. Through the historical materials of the previous life and his personal experience in this era, he felt that the Greeks were indeed an excellent race, and they had created a splendid civilization in technology, culture, military affairs, politics, sports, etc., but why was Rome? Not Greece, which later unified the Mediterranean?

Davos believes that there are some fatal flaws in the national characteristics of the Greeks: too much self-seeking and unable to form unity, too unrestrained enthusiasm and lack of practical tenacity, the Greeks who built countless magnificent temples, arenas, and theaters. City-states cannot keep their cities tidy and hygienic... So Davos began to use strict military law to restrain the loose mercenaries when he became the leader of the mercenary army, and he deliberately guided and changed the Greek people under his control slowly.

The road bureau of Little Heraclid was able to take note of these details and make changes. This earnest and down-to-earth approach of thinking of the people certainly made the doctor feel gratified. He praised: My vision is not wrong, you are not only a An excellent master of roads and bridges, and can also be a good road chief, managing the road system in the Dionysian Union!

In the face of praise, little Heraclid, although a little embarrassed, continued to say: It will cost a lot to rebuild the avenue. I'm worried that the Senate—

Don't worry, the Senate will approve your proposal. Davos assured: The benefits the avenue brings to Dionysus are huge, and the reconstruction of the avenue will only make people travel and transport more goods. Convenience, which is a good thing, is worth the extra cost.”

Then I can rest assured! Little Heraclid sincerely thanked Davos, it was this young man who kept him and his father from wandering! It was this young man who made him find his career! And it was the support of this young man that made him stand out in Dionysian politics!

How is your father's health?

Davos's words brought him back to his senses: It's not very good, recently I often wake up at night, keep coughing, and blood can still be seen in the sputum... I told him to rest at home, the temple has Piasi Kos is staring, there will be no problem, but he just won't listen! Little Heraclid said with a worried face.

Davos sighed secretly. In fact, Helps, who had seen Heraclid, had already quietly told him: this stubborn thin old man is running out of time...

Davos comforted softly: Your father treats the newly built city of Turii as his own child. He can't rest assured! Don't worry, I will let Doctor Helps send Dr. Helps to take care of your father at any time...

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After sending off little Heraclid, Davos stretched and prepared to go back to the backyard to accompany his sleeping wife and children.

At this time, Ribazzo, the master of slaves, came in and reported: Master, the four lords Felixius, Bagule, Vespa, and Hermon are asking to see you.

Davos certainly knew why these people came. This was a major event related to whether Dionia's arrangement during this period could finally be effective. He had to cheer up: Please come in four elders of the Senate.

Speaking of which, Davos is also a little helpless. The public officials of several cities in the Dionysian Alliance, such as city administrators, judges, tax officials, etc., all have offices - the city hall, and as the highest authority controlling the entire alliance. Apart from discussing state affairs, discussing and formulating bills in the Grand Chamber of the Senate, the elders of the Senate had no personal office, including the only consul of the entire alliance, the chief elder Davos, so the living room of his mansion became Davos' usual office,

Most of the other elders are like this. The Senate has discussed several times to build a magnificent office building for the elders of the entire alliance. Based on various factors such as funds and manpower, this proposal is only on paper.

After the four people were seated, Felixius, the military officer, first said: Lord Davos, we are here to ask you for instructions, should we start the plan to capture Grummentum?

How is Grummentum's current situation? Davos asked with a serious expression. In fact, he had already learned about the situation in the Lucaria region through Aristillas.

Sir Consul. Hermon bowed and said, Not long after Portentia repelled Pixis and occupied Grummentum, their great leader Puamot led the main army back to Portum. In the city of Tia, only his brother Polet was left to lead two thousand tribesmen to guard the city of Grummentum. Lusau, the son of the great leader of Grummentum, also stayed in the city to assist. Polert manages Grummentum.

Davos smiled: That Lusau who was betrayed by his own people?! The Potentians really dare to use him?!

Sir, you're right, Puamot left Lusau a mistake! Vespa took over and sneered: I have dealt with this man Lusau, he is bullying and fearful, and extremely Remorse, he was the one who led the army to drive my tribe into the mountains... It is said that when he was in Potentia, he flattered Puamot like a dog, perhaps because of this, Puamote would It is wrong to think that he will help Portentia stabilize Grummentum's governance.

However, Lusau returned to Grummentum and got the support of several tribes, his strength was enhanced, and he began to become arrogant in his work. Although the leaders of the tribes who had betrayed him had been killed by Cincinnagar, Lusau did not let those tribes go. He often sent new tribes to provoke disputes, and then used the excuse of disobedience to control. To punish them, and to take the opportunity to devour their settlements and pastures... His orders to Polert were often complied with, but not carried out in secret, and even acted against them.

And those warriors from Potentia relied on them to be victorious, and also oppressed the Grummentum people in the city. It is said that Polet was gentle with the tribes inside and outside the city of Grummentum, but he could not control it. Staying under his subordinates, it is even more impossible for Lusau to obey his orders.

Now, the Grumentum hate the Lusau and the Potentians! Weisba said, and glanced at Hermon: So after the messengers Hmon and I sent to the city quietly contacted them, they were warmly welcomed by them, and they desperately wanted us to drive away the Pau citytians!

Grumentum people hate Lusau, but we should thank him! Davos said jokingly, and everyone laughed.

Davers asked again, What do they ask for?

They are willing to join Dionia, but we hope that after we capture Grummentum, we can allow them to move to Niutum, give them land no less than their current sojourn and pastures, and share with Niutum. Like the tribes of Mu, Dionia must not interfere with their management of the nation, and for this reason they are willing to provide the greatest help for Dionia to seize the city of Grummentum.

After listening to Hermon's words, Davers was a little surprised: Is their request so simple?!

Initially they asked for more than that, but our people made them realize that they betrayed Lusau, they betrayed Cincinnagar, and now they want to drive away the Potentians, so their only recourse is It is only our Dionysian alliance to make things difficult for the master who will give us shelter in the future, this is not the way of a smart person! Hmon said with some contentment: The peaceful and peaceful life of the Lucanians in Dionia and the The league's reputation for keeping its promises made them ultimately choose to work with us.

Since this is the case, after we won Grummentum, why didn't they stay in Grummentum? After all, it is their homeland. Davos was a little puzzled.

My lord, that's because they're afraid! Bagul said contemptuously: Because they think Potentia and Picocis will come again to fight for Grummentum City in the future, and they don't dare to face their enemies again. anger!

These guys understand people. Davos muttered. To be honest, he was worried about leaving these capricious tribes in Grummentum. Since they left voluntarily, of course, Davos would reciprocate: Neutum still has extra pastures to accommodate it. Are they?

Not yet. Vespa said hesitantly: However, I have negotiated with all the tribal leaders of Niutum, and some tribes are willing to move to Grummentum, and communicate with these Grummentum tribes. settlements, but they want to be compensated by Grummentum's iron ore mining rights.

Davos shook his head gently. Grummentum's iron ore has long been coveted by some elders of the Senate. Elders such as Mathisakus have been looking for him several times, hoping to contract Grummentum's iron ore.

He pondered for a while, and said: It is impossible to have mining rights, but they can get part of the income from iron ore, how much is it, you can talk to them, Hermon, but it can't exceed 20%, the premise is that they provide manpower , participate in mining and transportation.”

Okay, I'll go to Niutum tomorrow to discuss with them. Hermon nodded.

Are the soldiers ready? The raid plan has been drawn up? Davers turned his gaze to Bagule aside.