Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 19: Marigi’s business plan (2)

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Davers knew it well: It seems that the ancient Greeks were not fools, they also knew how to protect their city-state's economy.

"We, Amendorara, have nothing now, so don’t worry about it. We will lower our tariffs. The surrounding city-states charge 2%, we will charge 1%; they charge 20%, we will Receive 10%...As long as people are attracted over, it will promote the development of our trade, and citizens will actively look for opportunities to earn money for their families." Daves, who is short of money, has decided to dig a wall.

"Master Daves, I am waiting for your decision!" Mariji was happy, but he quickly reminded: "However, Heraclea and Metapontum have a good relationship with us. , It is an alliance, I believe we can negotiate with them very well. However, the relationship between Turiyi and us is not good. Foreign merchants transport goods from Turiyi to our place for storage, and then transport them to the market in Turiyi to sell, maybe Will be blocked."

This is indeed a problem! Daves rubbed his chin embarrassedly.

Originally, the Daves mercenary had a good relationship with Turiyi, and they were also the great benefactor who saved Turiyi. However, after the mercenaries became citizens of Amendorara, in view of the original hatred of the Amendorara people towards Turei, it was difficult for Daves to take the initiative to contact the Turri mission, and the Turri mission had visited many times. After being blocked, she was also angry: Amendorara was originally only Turri’s "little brother", but now he is inexplicably arrogant, which dampens the self-esteem of the Turri people, and at the same time the "deception" of the Daves mercenaries against them (pictured) Lee's view), also made them angry.

As a result, the relationship between the two parties began to become rigid. Such a stalemate is not good for Amendorara, and it is also bad for Daves. This is because it not only affects Amendorara's economic diplomacy, but also affects Davers's strategic plans, and affects his commitments in the Senate.

In Daves’ plan, Amendorara should take advantage of the weakening of the Lukarian's power, and should take advantage of the victory to invade the land of the Lukarian. But these days when he calmed down, studied the map carefully, and personally surveyed the surrounding terrain, he found a big problem: Is there a Heraclea to the north of Amendorara, or is it an alliance, and there is Tarantum behind. Support, can’t move; there is Turri to the south. Although its power is now severely weakened, Daves cannot lead his army to attack, because Turri and Amendorara have no hatred and no grudges, and they were once allies. Daves and the others were once mercenaries it invited, and they started their divisions for no reason, which would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction and vigilance in the great Greek city-states. Amendorara's small body still cannot arouse public outrage; and in the west of Amendorara , Between Amendolala and Heraclea, walking up the Sinni River, you can indeed reach the Lucania area. This is the road that Weisba led the tribe once walked.

For this reason, Daves also specially asked Baggul for inquiries, only to know that the west of Amendola is a wild area with numerous mountains, rivers and lakes, dense forests, snakes and insects rampant, Baggul tribe After staying there for more than a year, there were only less than 4,000 of the more than 10,000 people left. This is the reason why Weisba did not want to go back to Lucania after occupying Amendorara. It’s better to go down the river to Amendorara. If you go upstream and want to reach Lucania, the attrition caused by the injuries on the road alone is probably a staggering number. Once it attracts the Lucanians Offensive, the reinforcements behind it can't be counted on at all.

Therefore, the only way is to trek westward through the rugged mountain roads through the Subari Plain to reach Laos. Although the road is long, at least there will be fewer non-combat attritions. In order to pass through the Subari Plain, the relationship with Turiyi must be well established.

Daves rubbed his chin. Originally, he was going to wait for a while, and when Amendorara's newly formed family settled down, the hatred was gradually forgotten, and it would be better to negotiate again. But now it seems that whether it is to increase economic and trade or enhance military strength, diplomatic relations with Turiyi have become a bottleneck that needs to be resolved urgently. Therefore, Daves made up his mind: "Marigi, don't worry! I will hold a meeting in the Senate this afternoon to discuss the issue of Turri, hoping to improve diplomatic relations with Turri." /

"Master Daves, as long as you propose a motion, do they dare to disagree with you!" Mariji's words are not flattering, it is the fact. However, Daves also had to consider the feelings of the elders like Cornelus. After all, this involves the issue of solidarity between the old and new citizens of Amendorara. But he didn't want to talk to Mariji now, he just smiled. After all, this Persian needs a long time to adapt to the Greek political system.

Maliji was observant, stopped discussing the topic immediately, then increased the volume and said, "Oh, Lord Daves, I almost forgot to say one more thought. The medical skills of our mercenary doctors in the medical camp are quite high. When we opened clinics in the market we built in Turiyi before, many Turiyi citizens and freedmen came to see the doctor. Later, more and more patients came here, waiting for us to dismantle them. When we left the market and moved to Amendorara, some patients begged us not to leave... Do you think we should open a big clinic in Amendorara?! It's okay to attract patients from neighboring countries. Let them stay and eat in Amendorara by the way, buy goods, and increase the income of our city-state."

Marigi's words really reminded Daves. He has been busy lately, and he forgot that Amendorara still has a special product, that is-medical treatment! So, he was a little excited and said: "The clinic is too small. If you want to build a big hospital!"

"Hospital?"

"The hospital can not only consult and see patients, but also allow them to live in the hospital for those who are seriously ill. While observing the condition of him, he can continue to treat him, which is more conducive to the recovery of the patient. At the same time, it can also be used for medical treatment. Research, hold medical lectures, train young doctors... I believe such a place will attract many patients to come for treatment!" Davers explained to him in detail.

Maliji was in a daze. Although he didn't quite understand some of the content, he couldn't help but said: "I have never heard in Persia that a clinic for seeing a doctor can be made into a hospital like what you said to your lord. , This is... it's great!"

"What I said is very good, but to reach the level of what I said, you have to take it step by step, so let’s make preparations first. To be honest, I already owe Helps two medical courses I didn't go to the class!" Daves' words reminded Mariji: The young people in front of him are the real leaders of the medical care camp. When the doctors mentioned Daves, they all respected him. Isn't a young man who knows all about military, politics, business, and medical skills a gift from God? Mariji, who walked out of the Daves house, thought about it, the more he felt that he was with the right person.

Daves is thinking at this moment: Since Amendorara is to be built into a medical center in Greece, is it possible to make Amendorara a large entertainment center? !

Thinking of this, he immediately walked to the side house.

In the side house, Kristia is discussing some bank loans with some freelancers who are serving as accountants. Next to her is her personal maid, Asuna (Asuna is an Egyptian slave girl who was sent to the medical camp by Merses to help. When Christoya was managing the medical camp, she found that she was smart and capable, and she followed She was very agreeable, so she brought her over from Melsis.) She was arranging labor tasks with the male and female slaves Christoya had just bought from Tarantum.

As soon as Daves entered the door, Azuna saw it, and she immediately bowed her head and bowed her hands in salute: "My lord, you are back."

The free men hurriedly saluted respectfully, while the new slaves were ignorant and at a loss.

"Christoia, is the leatherworker I want available?" Davers asked.

"I got it. But the money for a leatherworker is enough for me to buy four or five ordinary slaves." Kristonia complained.

"To do business in the long run, don't look at the current leatherworker spending a lot of money, in the future, the leatherworker will earn more than the price of tens of thousands of slaves." Daves half-jokingly half-seriously teased Dao, he didn't dare to make some intimate moves in front of everyone.

"Yes, big merchant!" Kristia gave him a scorn, and said, "Our family needs a leatherworker anyway." Then, she pointed to one of the slaves: "That's what you want Of."

Davers walked over, and the skinny old man saluted respectfully: "Master."

"Are you a Greek?!" Daves was slightly surprised when he saw his appearance.

"Yes, master."

"Where did you come from? What's your name? Why did you become a slave?"

"My name is Torricus, I come from Ephesus, and I can't pay my debts, so I became a slave." The old man said calmly.

"As long as your craftsmanship is good, within a few years, you can save enough money to redeem yourself and become a free man." Davers promised.

"My son died on the battlefield, and my wife died early. I am the only one who lives. If the master doesn't drive me away, I am willing to stay here until I see the river crossing..." Tolicas said Daves was taken aback for a moment with a very open look, and then he nodded helplessly: "In this case, you can rest assured to spend your old age here." After that, he took Tolicas to the courtyard atrium and used a wooden stick. There is a pattern on the soil where the flowers are planted.

"This is an olive?" Torricus said uncertainly, looking at the crude pattern on the ground.

"This is a rugby made of cowhide!" Daves's eyes were piercing.

"Football?!" Tolikas' eyes widened.