Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 35: The mysterious Gorgon

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"The people of Tarantum have always been proud of themselves, as if they are more noble than anyone else. In fact, they have been attached to the kingdom very early, such as Leonid, Taunis, Potentia...the previous allies of these kingdoms have all succeeded. Incorporated into the kingdom, but it still maintains the identity of a free city... This time Prince Apox can overwhelm the Tarantum people in their most proud knowledge. It really relieved us, but unfortunately we didn’t see it with our own eyes. The scene at that time!"

"Let us make a toast to the wise and wise Prince Apox!" someone proposed loudly, and everyone responded immediately.

When everyone celebrated with a drink, Massimus looked sad: King Davos’s son was already famous in the kingdom at such a young age, but his children are still far away from when they can enter the Turiyi School. Indefinitely, oh...

"One more glass?" The chef's voice interrupted his loss, and he turned his head to see that the chef had already scooped a spoonful of beer and reached out to his wooden cup.

He shook his head, but listened to the chef's comforting words: "This cup is free. I will ask you to take a look. There will always be a way!"

Since moving to the outer city, Maximus has gone out to look for work every day. At the same time, he will come to this street pub to drink a glass of beer every evening. On the one hand, it relieves the depression in his heart and on the other hand, he wants to pass these diners. Knowing a little more news, after going back and forth, I gradually became familiar with everyone, and his situation was generally understood by everyone.

Maximus took the wooden cup filled with wine, hesitated whether to say "thank you", and then listened to the chef said: "Since Turriy Town Hall has no chance, you can actually consider going to other Town halls in cities, such as Cosenza, are also a big city in the kingdom, not too far from Turri. It may be because it is in the inland mountains and there are more residents of Bruti, so many free citizens are reluctant to Go there. I heard that there is a shortage of hired workers in the city hall. If you go there, you should be able to get hired more easily. Maybe you can get more opportunities for meritorious service."

Hearing this, Maximus' heart moved, and he hurriedly said sincerely: "Thank you!"

The chef smiled and said: "No thanks, in fact, I can't control my mouth. If you really go to Cosenza, I will miss a good customer who can patronize my business every day." /

"I said, Afrau, if you are reluctant, just marry Maximus!" a dinner teased.

The chef immediately glared her eyes, slammed the wooden spoon on the counter, and cursed: "I said if you Neleus drank too much and started talking nonsense again! Should I find someone to give it to you? You pour a can of cold water, sober and sober!"

"Neleus, you are a cheap person. If you don't provoke Afrah every day, let her scold you a few words, will you feel uncomfortable!"

"I think he is not cheap, he is just a spring cat."

"How to say?"

"It's the estrus season!"

"Hahaha..."

A group of people intervened in the fight, and the atmosphere in the pub suddenly became a lot more lively.

At this moment, a diner with sharp eyes, waved to the outside of the tavern and shouted: "Gorgian, you are here!"

Gorgian strode into the tavern and nodded to the diners. When he saw Massimus, he hesitated for a while, and immediately said to the cook, "Follow the old rules."

While the cook was preparing food and drinks for him, someone already asked loudly: "Gorgian, is there any news today?"

Gorguian glanced at the diners who were rushing over, then glanced at Massimus who was lying next to him in front of the counter, and then said sternly: "There is indeed very important news today, especially for Massey. Muss is very important!"

Maximus, who was about to listen attentively, was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't care about being reserved, and immediately asked: "What's the news?"

"There was news from the Senate this afternoon. Some time ago, the question of'whether to send the army to the border guard' has finally come to an end." Gorgon said solemnly: "The Minister of Military Affairs. Hiros submitted to the Senate a proposal of'hiring free people to form a border defense army to go to the northern Etruscan border and southern Illyria's border defense'. Archibides of the Ministry of Finance attended instead of Minister of Finance Melsis. The Senate also submitted a proposal on'requiring another 6% direct tax to solve the military expenditure of the newly formed army'..."

"Really have to increase taxes?!" Many diners said in unison.

Only Neleus shouted in surprise: "Only a 6% tax increase, which is too little!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately reprimanded by others.

"In addition, the Minister of Household Registration Raphaea also submitted a proposal." Gorgion frowned. The noise in the tavern forced him to increase the volume, and continued: "He proposed to extend the freedom of citizens. The number of years to become a Dionian citizen has been extended from the original 5-6 years to more than 10 years. Only free citizens who are employed by the kingdom and become soldiers in the border army can become official Dionian citizens after the five-year service period expires. '

‘In addition, if free citizens are willing to rent land in southern Iberia, they can smoothly become full citizens after they have settled there for 7 years...’"

As Gorgion spoke, the noise in the tavern gradually disappeared, finally showing a strange silence, all of them focused on Gorgion.

This made Gorgion a little uncomfortable. He lowered his head and drank a beer, coughed a few times, then looked at everyone, and finally his eyes fell on Maximus again: "Master Raphaas The proposal of "has little impact on you, because according to his statement in the Senate, free citizens who have applied for registration before the proposal takes effect are still implemented in accordance with the original "Immigration Law" for 5-6 years to become full citizens... so , Maximus is the most affected."

After saying this, Maximus' face suddenly paled.

"Is this old **** Raphaas fainted! He dared to make such a proposal, wouldn't he be afraid of being resented by the free people of the whole kingdom?!" A eater immediately cursed angrily.

"What is there to be afraid of? He lives in the inner city, and there are many guards to protect it, and we have some difficulties in getting in and out of the inner city, let alone seeing him. Besides, he dared to make such a proposal To change the "Immigration Act" that has been in force for 20 years, it is impossible without the support of King Davos in advance, isn't it, Gorgio?" Another diner calmly analyzed.

But Gorgion did not respond to his questioning, but bowed his head and drank again.

"Maxims...and don't worry about all of us. Whether it is the Immigration Act or the Taxation Act, this has been implemented for almost 20 years. It is not so easy to pass! Time! After a long time, the citizens of the kingdom rallied to oppose them, and these proposals might eventually be rejected by the Senate!" a diner said confidently.

His words received a response from everyone, including the cook, and even Massimus felt refreshed and thought he saw hope.

At this time, Gorguion sighed and said: "In fact, these proposals have been approved...In the afternoon, the various departments of the Turiy City Hall, especially the Inspection Department, have already received The emergency notice requires officials to remain vigilant and pay close attention to the situation in Turriyi City. During the period when the bill is announced, the stability of the order in the city must be maintained!..."

"What?! Passed?! Such an important bill was passed so soon?!"

"What are the veterans doing?! Are you sleeping?!"

……

The diners roared angrily to vent their surprise and anxiety.

"The elders did not sleep. That is because His Majesty King Daves also proposed a bill that divides the kingdom's territory into more than a dozen regions and adds regional administrative agencies. The highest position is the regional chief executive. It is said that its duties are somewhat similar to those of the previous wartime governor, who can govern all the towns in his area and has considerable power... The elders must leave enough time to discuss this important proposal, and also think about serving in these areas. The candidate for the chief executive..." Gorguion had a strange expression on his face as he explained: He has been in Turei for so many years. This is the first time he has heard of him in the Senate at the same time in one day. The appearance of four important proposals related to the future development of the kingdom is definitely not a coincidence, but the masterpiece of that wise king!

"Aren’t the Immigration Act and the Taxation Act more important than this bill to establish a district?!"

"I see, these elders only care about whether they can be that...the district chief executive, they don't care about the interests of the people at all!"

"Yes, that's right!"

……

The quarrel in the tavern made Massimus, who was already depressed, had a headache. He pushed the wine glass back to the cook, pushed hard to push away the diners in front of him, and staggered out of the tavern.

"Maxims, are you okay?" someone behind him yelled with concern.

Maxims did not respond at all, his feet were dragging heavy objects, staggering forward in a daze...

After walking for a while, he came to the building where he was renting, and he came back to his senses. Looking at the pedestrians coming and going, a sorrow was born in his heart: I made a huge sacrifice, I have made up my mind to bring my family into this new kingdom! However, since I took my family out of the camp and came to this huge city, everything went wrong, and the news I heard today completely ruined all previous plans for the future. This is what Jupiter said. The punishment for betraying my compatriots? Or is it because I didn't fully believe in Hades, so he didn't bless me at all? ! "

Although life in the slave camp was difficult for the past few years, he has been working hard because he has the goal of gaining freedom as soon as possible in his heart. But now when he stands freely in this prosperous city, he feels unprecedentedly confused: where should he go in the future? !