[Greek Mythology] Penglaiji Construction Team

Pandarus swam back to Troy from Penglai when he was a child, and he was still able to be a general.There must be something in him.

His business is bribery.Especially bribing jury judges.

Over time, serving on a jury can get a large amount of funding from Pandaros, which has actually become the motivation for people to become jury judges.

All the judges turned to Pandarus.He didn't even have to go to court, and he didn't need to be a witness. The judges convicted Fang Chengmu.

Sitting in the middle, the oldest judge said: "Citizen Fang Chengmu, in the name of Ares, I give your sentence. For contempt of the consul, you will be exiled outside the city-state for a period of five years."

The farmers in the northeastern mountainous area who came to Fang Chengmu complained that the court was unfair.

Their cries are of no avail.The courts of Troy never changed their verdicts because of the loud protest of a few unscrupulous people.

Prince Paris, who escorted Fang Chengmu over, let out a sigh of relief.

Since the jury court found Fang Chengmu guilty, it affirmed that he was right in arresting Fang Chengmu for trial.

His face was finally saved.

Although Paris knew that these jurors must have received black money from Pandaros.

The God of War clearly protects Fang Chengmu, how could he exile him?The judges must be talking nonsense.

But it doesn't matter, it's the verdict of the jury court anyway, and when the God of War wants to vent his anger, let's vent it on Pandaros and the bribed judges.

Paris left the table contentedly and returned to the palace.

Aeneas, sitting beside him, called out: "I, Prince of Troy, demand a new trial."

Paris advised his brother: "The facts are solid, there is no need for a retrial. You don't have to worry about it."

Aeneas fell on deaf ears.Let me reiterate what I just said.

Paris was very annoyed that his younger brother despised his dignity, and he emphasized his tone: "I said there is no need for trial. Let's go."

Aeneas pointed to the stone tablet placed in the center of the square: "Article [-] of the Law of the Ancestors, members of the royal family have the right to ask the jury court to make a new verdict."

As a prince, Paris had studied for a few days at least.The words on the stele are clear, and there is indeed such a rule.

In fact, even if the stele is not written, this principle is followed in the city-state of Troy.The power of the king is higher than the right of citizenship, and of course it can interfere with the judgment of the jury court.

Of course, Paris wanted to safeguard the power of the royal family, so he sat down impatiently and stretched his legs: "Judgment."

The jury judges looked at each other.

Now it is obvious that Prince Aeneas is protecting Fang Chengmu, so should they change the verdict?

Unchanged, offend the prince.Change, offend the general.

In the past, everyone thought that the benefits of Pandaros were easy to get, but now they are really worried.

Troy's courts were irregular.

Pandaros blatantly ordered his entourage to jump onto the trial platform and whisper something in front of several judges.

What the spokesperson said was: "The prince only asked you to have a new trial, not to change your sentence."

The judges were persuaded.Fang Chengmu was once again found guilty.

Fang Chengmu was still a little uneasy when he was found guilty for the first time; he was not afraid at all if he was found guilty again this time.

He knew that Aeneas would definitely help him.

Sure enough, Aeneas immediately said: "Retrial, in the name of Prince Aeneas."

The jury got it right this time.

As long as they were found guilty, Aeneas would keep demanding a retrial.

Pandarus asked his spokesperson to speak: "Prince Aeneas, you protect the criminals of the city-state, don't you fear the wrath of the God of War?"

Aeneas was very calm: "The court has not yet convicted, there is no such thing as a criminal. I am protecting ordinary citizens like you."

Pandarus couldn't scare Aeneas, so he went to incite Paris: "Mighty Paris, do you want to let your brother delay the judgment of the God of War? Please use your royal status to end this meaningless dispute."

It was only then that Paris remembered that he also had the right to declare to the court: "I am also a prince, and I said no trial."

"My brother, the law only says that members of the royal family can ask for a retrial, but it doesn't say that members of the royal family can ask for no trial. What should be tried must be tried."

Aeneas was eloquent, and Paris was defeated in one round.

Seeing that Pandarus couldn't hold back, he wanted to fight to the end.

He said to the five jury judges: "If you are guilty, you are guilty. You cannot become innocent just because of a retrial. Anyone who cannot distinguish criminals does not deserve the honor of being a judge."

The judges heard it all.What the general meant was that if anyone wanted to acquit him, he would have to take back the bribe money.

That was a huge sum of money, enough to cover a person's food rations for five years.

The judges of Troy are elected once a year, and there is a high probability that they will not be elected in the coming year, so they have to go back to be farmers.

The money from Pandarus can save them five years of hard work in the fields, how can people not be tempted!

The judges gritted their teeth and followed the general and his money.

"guilty."

"retrial."

"guilty."

"retrial."

The two sides launched a protracted tug-of-war, and a few words were repeated on the trial stand.

Paris was really impatient, all he could think about was going back to have fun with Helen as soon as possible.

He advised his brother: "Aeneas, there is no sense in what you do. You cannot force the judges to change their minds."

"It was never my intention to tell them to give up their minds. If they acquitted them because of this, I would condemn him for injustice."

Aeneas' speech left everyone in the audience speechless.

The big guy thought that the little prince was favoring Fang Chengmu, but he didn't expect him to support the judge's guilty verdict.

The leading old judge carefully asked the prince what he planned to do now.

Fang Chengmu seemed to be connected with Aeneas, and reminded the judges who convicted him: "The jury and the royal family sit on each side, leaving the middle for the God of War. The original meaning of the city-state law is that when the jury and the royal family cannot settle , God of War must come to judge in person."

Everyone suddenly realized.It turned out that Prince Aeneas hoped that the God of War would come in person.

This is indeed the fairest way.

Aeneas blinked his right eye slightly at Fang Chengmu.

When these words came out of his mouth, they felt different from Fang Chengmu's.

Fang Chengmu said this to convince the public that the little prince is a righteous person.

Aeneas is grateful for Fang Chengmu's assist.

Fang Chengmu was not very happy.

The reason why he said this was just to repay Aeneas for identifying the stele as real last time.

After repaying this love, Fang Chengmu will be able to leave the city-state without any worries.

Because he felt that calling God of War's verdict could not absolve him of his sins.God of War might sentence him to a more serious crime because of the gap in the past.

Citizens are looking forward to the final verdict of God of War.

At this moment, while they shouted "retrial" for Aeneas, they actively responded to the "guilty" of the jury court.

Paris became more and more uneasy.

He knows the attitude of God of War.God of War favors Fang Chengmu.If he really waited for the God of War to come, he might beat everyone who bullied Fang Chengmu.

Paris must not call the God of War to really show up.

He heard everyone yelling for several rounds, and they clapped the case: "I say not guilty, acquitted."

The crowd fell silent for a while.

Jurisprudentially, only a jury court can say not guilty.

But Paris is a prince. If the prince says he is innocent, everyone should believe in innocence.

Only Aeneas, who worked hard to create an image of justice, felt wronged: "My brother, we only have the right to request a retrial..."

Paris grabbed his collar and said viciously: "I am your elder brother. If I say innocent, he is innocent. Even if the god of war comes, he will say innocent. What I declare is the will of the god of war."

Paris spoke more and more harshly, and Aeneas was thrown under the judgment seat.

The citizens raised Aeneas sympathetically, and became increasingly angry at Paris' brutality and injustice.

Aeneas was about to plead again, Paris had raised his spear and ordered his guard to clear the field.

Judges and citizens ran and fled, and no one dared to offend the valiant prince and the royal guard.

Aeneas also retreated with the crowd, with a triumphant smile on his lips.

The cursing of Paris from the mingling of the crowd lingered in his ears.

Fang Chengmu remained on the trial stand.

Paris also knew that today he lost all face.

First arrest Fang Chengmu, then protect Fang Chengmu, all because of this careless guy!

The god of war wants to protect him, Paris can't do anything to Fang Chengmu.

Angry and helpless, it finally turned into the fear of the other party Chengmu.

Seeing Fang Chengmu slowly pacing towards him, Paris subconsciously ran as fast as he could to get away from the disaster star.

Fang Chengmu actually couldn't figure out why Paris wanted to protect him, so he planned to ask him.

The sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes are the most affectionate.

Paris does not hesitate to offend the people and wants to protect him. If it is sincere, Fang Chengmu has no choice but to return the favor.

Unexpectedly, Paris could run faster than the rabbit.

Fang Chengmu suddenly had an idea: Could it be that Paris is interested in him.

Grab the person first and get his attention.

Then let it go, brush his favor.

Now run away quickly because of shyness and pretend to be reserved?

This trick is too vulgar!

Fang Chengmu rubbed his head.

It takes a lot of brainpower to be liked, especially by someone who doesn't like you.

Now he still has to think hard about the words of refusal, so as not to hurt Paris's heart too much in the future.

The one-day tour of the jury court is quite fruitful.

Fang Chengmu's prestige skyrocketed.

Those who are favored by Prince Paris, those who have the support of the royal family, and those who even General Pandaros can't afford to provoke.

The other citizens wanted Fang Chengmu to give way even more.

Fang Chengmu decided to take this opportunity to spread his irrigation method to the entire city-state.

This time he does not charge, voluntary promotion, free guidance.

He has only one request.

Whenever irrigation canals are dug in one place, a group management association must be established for collective management.

This group must swear an oath to belong to the "Water Control Association" where Fang Chengmu is the leader.

In fact, they also had to join the Flood Control Society.

Except for Fang Chengmu, who owns the system, no one can clearly see the lines of the irrigation network.

Without Fang Chengmu's guidance, they would not be able to adjust the route in time for the rainy season to ensure the smooth flow of water all year round.

In just a few dozen days, Fang Chengmu's flood control association has included most of the farmers in Troy, becoming the second largest association in the entire city-state after the citizens' assembly.

The ignorant citizens and even their consuls don't know that the storm of changing the world is quietly brewing.