Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 47: Consultant for life

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Daves's words made Cornellus and the five other people nod their heads again and again. They all felt that Daves had a calm mind and a clear mind, and there was no problem in being a consul. The new citizens were a little bit disappointed, and murmured again and again.

At this moment, Hiros shouted in the crowd: "Since you can't be a king, you can always be a consul for life! Just like Dionysius of Syracuse, Syracuse not only has not been The surrounding city-states are hostile, and instead seek help from Syracuse!"

"Yes! Just be the consul for life! So we don't have to worry that there will be mediocre people to manage Amendorara!" Olivers also shouted.

"Daves, consul for life!" Matonis, Gioglis and others continued to shout.

The enthusiasm of the new citizens was ignited again.

Listening to the waves of appeals, Cornelus was anxious. He wanted to tell the mercenaries in the audience who only knew about killing: Dionysius of Syracuse was based on The city-state power seized by blood and violence was not elected by the citizens' assembly. But Syracuse is the most powerful city-state in Great Greece, how dare other city-states be hostile to it.

In the face of the boiling crowds in the audience, Cornelus once again flinched. He once again looked at Daves, hoping that the cool-headed young leader could once again veto the unreasonable demands of the soldiers, but Dave But Si said: "Since the citizens of Amendorara have chosen to let me serve as consul for life! I accept the position you gave me. I swear to Hades that I will use all my wisdom and ability to lead. You will develop Amendorara to be more prosperous and strong, and give you a better future!"

The audience is full of cheers.

"These free men who don't know anything! They don't even know what a lifelong consul is meant! Cornelus, you have to persuade that young leader!..." Hearing the panic from his companion, he whispered. Complaining, Cornelus plucked up the courage to step forward: "Daves... um... Amendorara has never had the post of consul for life, which violates Amendorara’s laws and traditions. They must stop this farce!"

Davers turned his head back suddenly, his eyes gleaming: "Farce?! You say this is a farce?! Isn’t the Citizens’ Assembly the highest authority of the city! Any bill may not necessarily be proposed by it, but it must be approved before it can be implemented. , Right?! Are the people shouting in the audience a citizen of Amendorara? Are they far more than half! Is the resolution proposed by them and passed by them in line with Amendorara’s legal procedures? !!!......"

Daves' voice was like iron nails pierced to Cornelus. He couldn't resist at all, and he stubbornly responded: "But...but..."

"You still have to say to them, ‘Citizens, your proposal is wrong and we will not admit it!’" Daves sneered and continued.

Cornerus looked at the crowds of cheering crowds under the stands. He swallowed and shrank back subconsciously.

Davos said to Cornelus with a sneer: "A model of Greek city-state democracy-after the defeat of Athens, some citizens have already had doubts about democracy. Athens can launch the'Thirty Tyrants' to govern. Their support is inseparable. There are already many Greek city-states in the east, and they have begun to abandon democracy. Amendorara has today’s suffering. Isn’t it the bad role of democracy?"

Daves’s words were very loud, not only Cornelus, but also the five other citizens on the stage heard clearly, and they all couldn’t help being dumb: indeed, the Archon Marcellis was the main advocate at the time. Defend the Lucanians in the city and oppose those who leave their hometown; while another consul, Glatt Baflo, prefers to temporarily relocate to Turíy, and the people are divided into two factions. When the two sides were in dispute, some people forced to leave Amendorara without waiting for the resolution to be reached, including those headed by Cornellus. In the end, in order to prevent division, the people of Amendola had to pass a resolution to leave together...

Guilty and fear hit his heart at the same time. Cornelus felt his throat dry. He swallowed again, and listened to the terrible Daves solemnly said: "Don't worry, I swear to Hades , Your rights will not only be safeguarded, but also better!..."

Just as Daves made a promise to Cornelus and the others, someone in the audience said: "I agree with Daves to be the consul for life!"

"I agree too!"

……

The citizens all agreed.

Cornerus walked to the front desk with heavy steps, step by step. He doesn't know what consequences this decision will bring to Amendorara. He only knows that if this matter does not come to fruition today, the mercenaries who are so embarrassed will surely smash the Amendorara to pieces.

Cornerus, who had no thoughts to regret whether to "lead the wolf into the house," stood in front of the stage, settled, and reluctantly said: "Daves' proposal to serve as Amendorara's life-long consul was approved. From today Since then, Daves will serve as Amendorara's life-long consul until the soul returns to hell..."

"Wansheng!"

"Wansheng!!"

……

The new citizens in the audience cheered like a big victory, forming a sea of ​​joy.

The original citizens of Amendorara: some were angry and cursed in a low voice; some were indifferent, as if the matter had nothing to do with them; some cheered with the new citizens...

Sesta and the very few team officers who had different opinions on this were disappointed, but they both tried to squeeze a smile.

Davers smiled, strode forward, and said loudly: "As your newly appointed consul for life, in order to better govern Amendorara, I propose to let Cornellus serve as the governing adjutant! "

"Agree!!" Not only the new citizens who are in the mood, but also many former citizens also chanted in unison. They thought that with the assistance of Cornellus, this young and unfamiliar consul for life at least not It will be messy, but I don't know that Cornelus's mood has fallen to the bottom.

Cornerus is not entirely because Daves changed Amendorara’s power structure and added new positions, mainly because he originally hoped to elect another consul, even if it’s a yearly election. , At least it can check and balance Davers’s power. I didn’t expect Davers would not give him this opportunity at all, and directly erased the Amendorara political tradition of “dual governors”. The position of ruling adjutant is subordinate to the ruling. Officer, Daves wants to be dictatorial!

For Daves, more than half a year's hard work and previous experience made him disagree with the democracy of the world's Greek city-states. Especially in this era of war, he confidently feels that he is the leader, A multi-person rule is more efficient than a multi-person split rule! Also stronger!

After prior analysis and preparation, he believes that although the Greeks have a tradition of independence and freedom, specific issues need to be treated in detail, especially for the special profession of mercenaries. Get accustomed to obedience, otherwise they will not be able to win the war. Soldiers worship the general who led them to victories. The huge prestige that Davers has accumulated over the past six months is enough for soldiers to trust and entrust their lives. And after their previous experience in Persia, they have seen Given the vastness of the Persian empire, their views on kingship and dictatorship are naturally different from those of ordinary Greeks. Of course, if they return to elections after six months of a stable life, the situation will probably be different again.

Daves finally achieved his goal after careful planning. A life-long consul is actually a life-long dictator! In his memory, Sula and Caesar seemed to have held this position in the Roman history of the previous life. Because of fear of arousing resentment from other city-states, he changed "dictatorship" to "ruling" as a cover.

Daves looked at the cheering crowd in the audience, with an upsurge of thoughts: Under the western sky, the setting sun is about to go down. Once today is over, the old Amendorara will be a thing of the past. Tomorrow, a new Amendorara will be produced...

Note: Daves won himself a foothold in the test of blood and fire, but Amendorara is so insignificant among thousands of Mediterranean city-states. Daves wants to realize himself There is still a long way to go for his ambitions, and in the process of developing himself, he will also face more arduous and cruel tests!

Please look forward to the next volume: The First Crotone War