Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 190: Requirements of the Ministry of Commerce

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"He will come, he promised me!" Teos said confidently.

No wonder you talked to me about this as soon as you came... Sostatus thought to himself, and said, "That's great, with your help, we will solve this problem today. "

Tios nodded, and then the topic changed: "While other people are not here, let's discuss how to get your brother to get the support of the Ministry of Military Affairs."

Sostatus now understands: Why did Tios mention his brother's affairs before? He originally wanted to give him some benefits in advance, so that he could make some concessions in the talks with Dickpolis. , Of course he will not refuse.

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It didn’t take long for the slave merchant Cerberus, the wine merchant Kalmandes, the shipbuilder Mikris, the wool textile merchant Phorazias, the medicinal material merchant Agus, the stone merchant Inipias... …All came one after another. Of course, this also included Dick Boris. Although he had a stern face, he did not quarrel with Sostatus on the spot. Moreover, Tios quickly pulled him to a table close to him and sat down. After whispering to him for a while, his face became better, and he looked at the people welcoming the guests at the entrance of the hall with complex expressions. Sostatus, he didn't know what he was thinking.

After all the invited guests arrived, Sostatus immediately ordered the servants to bring the prepared dishes to the table, and asked the maids to pour fine wines for each guest.

Then he raised his wine glass and said loudly, "Everyone, it’s been a long time since our Chamber of Commerce has been together like today. Thank you very much for taking time out tonight tonight. I respect you for this first glass of wine. You guys!"

After speaking, he drank it all in one fell swoop.

"That's because you, the president, usually hold too few banquets, otherwise, if you speak, can we still not attend!" Kalmandes joked, raising his wine glass: "Anyway, I thank the meeting For this banquet that the leader held for us, I would like to pay a tribute to it!" He also drank it in one fell swoop.

At the beginning of him, other people followed to toast, and the atmosphere of the banquet began to lively.

Dick Boris looked in his eyes and took a sip of the wine in silence. He understood why Kalmandes was so interesting to help Sostatus enliven the banquet atmosphere, because Sostatus helped in the past few years. Kalmandes’ wines opened up sales in the mainland of Greece and the Aegean Sea, which greatly increased its income. The goods of other merchants at the banquet were more or less helped by Sostatus and entered the Greek market. , Including himself, it was only because of the Athens pottery incident that the relationship between the two was stalemate, but if the root of this incident was the instruction of His Majesty the King...it is indeed a big trouble, it seems to be good with Sosta Tus has a talk!

Thinking of this, he stood up: "Sostatus, I also toast you, thank you for your help in the Chamber of Commerce over the past few years!"

As soon as he spoke, the hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes focused on him.

Sostatus did not hesitate to hold up the wine glass and smiled calmly: "Without the support of your former president, how can I be Sostatus today! For the better development of the Chamber of Commerce, also I wish everyone here a more prosperous business, you and I have done this cup!"

Both of them drank in one fell swoop.

"Okay! Great!!" The others yelled in unison, and Tios also showed a gratified smile. They all saw that the two had settled their suspicions, and they all drank alcohol to cheer.

"Don't patronize and drink, please eat some food, let's talk while eating." Sostatus said comfortably, who temporarily resolved the contradiction.

"Chairman, yesterday the Ministry of Commerce convened the presidents of chambers of commerce in various cities and towns for a meeting. Today, you invited everyone to the banquet. Is there anything important to tell us? Why don't we say it first? I'm thinking about it, drinking and eating are not fun!" Cerpenus said bluntly, and the others followed suit.

Sostatus pretended to be helpless and pointed at him: "You are impatient, you can't wait for this time. Okay, then I will tell you first."

He stood up, looked around at the crowd, and said loudly: "I believe you should have guessed it. This time the Ministry of Commerce convened various chambers of commerce to discuss the content of'about the upcoming Dionian Games'. That's right. , Indeed! Since your Majesty announced two years ago that the Dionian Games will be held in Turei, the Ministry of Finance has spent a lot of gold and silver on the preparation of the Games, and has also set up high-stakes for various competitive sports in the Games. The prize money has caused a sensation among the people of the entire kingdom and affiliated allied states. Athletes from all regions of the kingdom and allied states are actively signing up, and a large number of spectators are constantly pouring into Turii to watch the game...

We all know that the Games is not only a festival for gods, athletes and spectators, but also a festival for our businessmen. The 103rd Olympia Games two years ago was the first time that the Kingdom sent athletes to participate. We also went to join in the fun. During the Games, Olympia gathered tens of thousands of spectators from all over the country, and the shops established in Olympia and surrounding towns made a lot of profits.

However, even though the kingdom has become the leader of the Greek League, the traditional ideas of the local Greek people are still deeply rooted. Dionian athletes are discriminated against and ridiculed in Olympia, and we Dionian businessmen have also been excluded and even spent. No amount of money can buy a storefront for us to sell at a stall——"

"The president is right, the **** Greek businessmen dare to use those despicable methods against us! This time, during the Dionian Games, I will let them know how powerful the Dionian merchants are!" Bernus shouted angrily.

"Yes, President, we should take advantage of the holding of this sports meeting to show these ignorant Greek businessmen the mighty power of our Turiyi Chamber of Commerce!" Cerpenus' words immediately resonated with some people. .

Sostatus smiled, did not respond directly, but continued: "It may be because of our Dionian encounters at the Olympia Games that His Majesty Daves decided to host a largest scale event. The grand games, while demonstrating the strength of the country, also contrasted the narrowness and selfishness of the Greeks, and demonstrated the tolerance and broadness of the kingdom. Therefore, the Minister of Commerce Mariji told us that the kingdom not only sent invitations to the allies, but also notified them. All the countries in the Mediterranean, even the kingdom’s enemy Persia—"

There was a commotion in the lobby.

"The reason why the Ministry of Commerce convened this meeting is to ask businessmen from our kingdoms not to take part in this sports meeting with a narrow mindset of revenge, but to welcome businessmen from various countries with a tolerant attitude. Only in this way, Dio The business of the Nia Games will become more and more prosperous, and we will earn more and more gold and silver, so that the Dionian Games will become the most well-known in the entire Mediterranean and a great event that everyone will actively participate in!"

Speaking of this, Sostatus emphasized his tone: "After the meeting, Lord Maliji also left me specifically for the discussion, asking,'I must pay attention to all the members of the Turíy Chamber of Commerce after I come back. The businessmen warned that during the games, they must not crowd out, harass or infringe on the interests of foreign businessmen; they must not use illegal means to obtain certain privileges, thereby undermining the fairness of commerce and trade activities during the games... and the Turiyi Chamber of Commerce is the host of the games. One is to actively assist the Ministry of Commerce to maintain the normal operation of all commercial markets in the entire Turiyi area...'

Master Ma Lijie also conveyed to you the order issued by His Majesty Daves himself, "If during the Games the Ministry of Commerce finds that the merchants of the Kingdom, especially the merchants of the Turiyi Chamber of Commerce, have violated the above requirements, no matter who it is, it will be severely punished. ! ’”

As soon as the voice fell, the hall suddenly became silent.

After a while, Dickpolis couldn't help but ask first: "Listen to you, we have no right to settle in the 4 urban commercial markets temporarily opened for this Games?! "

The question he asked is also the most concerned question, because on the day when the Ministry of Commerce announced the "opening up of temporary markets", almost everyone present was using their own network in an attempt to obtain the best position in each market. The largest pavement, even as many as possible.

"Of course not. Sostatus said sternly: "I also asked Master Mariji this question, and he told me,'Any domestic businessmen and foreign businessmen who apply to enter these markets are treated the same. He will be personally responsible for arranging the distribution, as far as possible so that every businessman participating in the sports meeting can get a more ideal storefront, and the distribution plan will eventually be handed over to your Majesty for review...'

Also, Mr. Maliji quietly told me, ‘Your Majesty has appointed the Intelligence Ministry to investigate illegal activities during the Games. Once discovered by him, both parties involved will be severely punished. So don’t take any chances, or you will harm others and yourself. "

Sostatus' words made everyone feel tight, each looked at each other, and they were all thinking silently.

Tios couldn't help but said: "Isn't it just fair competition? What's to worry about! We, the Turrii Chamber of Commerce, are the largest chamber of commerce in the kingdom, and you are also among the top businessmen in a certain industry in the kingdom. In terms of financial resources, manpower, and the quality and quantity of goods, they are better than merchants in other parts of the kingdom, let alone those from small towns in Greece, and you still occupy the geographical advantage. In the case of fair competition, you can’t beat it. Are they!"