Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 28: Davers’s speech

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So, as soon as Aristocrates asked the question, he cooperated with him to tell the truth about his relationship with Pollux under Dionysius' order.

Polyxis, of course, denies in every possible way, but the mood of the already restless people erupted like a volcano.

"Traitor!"

"Traitor!"

"Hang him! Then let his soul be subjected to stricter criminal law in hell!"

……

Not only was Pollux’s collusion with the enemy angered the people, but also because of his contempt for ordinary citizens and depreciation of foreign citizens in his letter, the people were burning with anger, and the entire square was like a calm sea. Suddenly a storm ignited, and huge waves hit head-on to destroy the temporary court.

Not only was Pollux and the others trembling under the momentum of such Hittites, even the senior judge Tritodmus was also nervous, because according to the "Law of Dionian," Pollux was The illegal behavior of the elders is not enough for the death penalty. After all, Syracuse is not the enemy of Dionia, let alone in a state of war, and as the senator of the Senate, Pollux has the legal right to propose a bill to "convene a citizen's assembly". , But after the jury declared him "guilty", combined with yesterday's trial, Terry Todd Moss, in the face of the anger of the people in the audience, did not dare to make a final verdict. Instead, he frequently contacted the assistant judge and the prosecutor. Aristocrates negotiated in a low voice.

At this moment, a loud bugle sounded.

The people followed their prestige: The gate of the Senate was opened, and the elders headed by Daves stepped out of the parliament hall.

Under the sanitation of the guards, Daves walked down the steps and onto the wooden platform (because the wooden platform was built beside the steps).

Terry Todd Moss hurriedly stepped forward to salute, but Daves stopped him: "This is the court. You are the master here. I'm just here to solve a little trouble for you."

Terry Todd Moss immediately understood what he meant, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your help!"

Davers looked back and saw Aristocrates saluting him respectfully, so he patted him on the shoulder intimately, and praised: "Aristocrates, I didn't expect you to do such a good job!"

Next, he saluted the jury members and thanked them for their hard work.

Then, his gaze swept across the group of people in the dock, comparing the eyes of Orifis, Massissacus and others with fear and pleading, while Polluxis was completely shattered and desperate. There was a fierce light in his eyes, pointed at him, and cursed: "Davers, you are afraid that I will fight for more rights for the citizens and fabricate false evidence to frame me. One day the people will discover your true face. You can't escape Hades's fair trial!"

Davos completely ignored his existence and walked to the front of the wooden platform. He stretched out his hands and pressed downwards. A miracle appeared: the "sea" under the stage where the wind was roaring and the waves were gradually returning to calm...

At this time, he said: "Citizens of Dionia! Family members of Citizens of Dionia! I am very happy to see so many people here to participate in the public trial! This shows that you love wearing it. Ionian Alliance, I care about Dionian’s legal system! Here, on behalf of the Senate, I would like to express my gratitude to you who have been in front of the court for two days!"

After speaking, he bowed and saluted the people earnestly.

The public responded with warm applause for Davers's encouragement and compassion.

"The law is sacred, especially in the Dionian League, because Hades is overseeing what we do below!" Daves pointed to the ground: "We know, the Dionian League Citizens come from all parts of the Mediterranean and come from all races. Because of differences in customs and cultures, conflicts will inevitably occur. The law allows Dionian to have order and unite everyone together, so don’t protest against what is made according to the Union Code. The verdict, because if the verdict will be changed because of your anger, then one day, this kind of injustice may fall on you or your loved ones..."

Davos's words of heart and soul aroused people's thoughts. Some people originally thought that Daves came to power to put pressure on Tritod Moss in order to aggravate the sentence of his political opponent-Pollux, but it does not seem to be the case now.

Take advantage of the calm of the square, Tritod Moss made a verdict: Pollux was punished for several crimes, deprived of Dionian citizenship, confiscated illegal property, and sentenced to 30 years in prison; Orifis, Ma Although Sisacus and other elders accepted bribes from Syracuse, there was no clear evidence to show that they had any further connection with Syracuse. In addition to the crimes convicted yesterday, they were deprived of their citizenship rights, confiscated illegal property, and sentenced to 20 years. Imprisonment; elders such as En'anilus and Euricpus were not found evidence of contact with the Syracuse, and based on the crimes convicted yesterday, deprived of citizenship, confiscation of illegal property, and sentenced to ten years of imprisonment...

Daves’ previous words worked. When the people heard the verdict, they all booed regretfully, but did not take any further actions.

However, at this moment, Pollux suddenly broke free from the control of the soldiers, and shouted to the audience: "I am for you! For the freedom of citizens! One day you will regret the sentence against me today!..."

His behavior was like pouring a pot of oil into a furnace that was about to go out, and the people's anger suddenly burned again, and the anger hit the wooden platform again, and some people even spit on the stage.

The guards hurriedly escorted Pollux and other prisoners off the wooden platform. When passing by Davers's side, Enanilus dared not look in that direction until he got off the wooden platform and stood in the Senate Council. Under the steps of the hall, looking at the elders on the steps, En'anilus felt endless regret: just because of a momentary greed, the noble elders who had become more than ten thousand people became scolded by everyone. Prisoners...

At the end of the public trial, Tritodmus, Aristocrates, members of the jurors and others were evacuated from the wooden platform one after another, but the people in the audience did not disperse, because there was no Daves on the stage either. Leaving made them know that the consul must have something to say, so compared with the end of yesterday, the square gradually returned to calm.

In the face of thousands of expectant gazes, Daves knew clearly: What is the Dionian people wanting to talk to at this moment? What do you want?

But first of all he wants to start with another topic: "Polyxis said just now that everything he did was for the citizens of Dionian. If he did not commit crimes such as illegal possession of land and restriction of civil liberties, I I will be very happy to hear this, because this is the duty of a qualified Dionian veteran."

There was a sneer in the audience, expressing their contempt for Pollux's ugly behavior of "saying one thing and doing one thing", which dilutes the slight influence of the last yell of Polluxis.

"I am also very grateful to Lord Dionysius of Syracuse for taking time out of the fierce battle with the Carthaginians to care about the political life of the Dionian people. I heard that Syracuse The people’s lives are not very rich. He does not need to waste large sums of money here. If it can be used on the people of Syracuse, it may make their lives better! The most important thing is—"Dave Sis sneered and said loudly: "He, Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse, has not wiped the **** on his butt, what right does he have to point fingers at our Dionian League and disrupt Dionian's normalcy? Order!"

Daves's ironic remarks caused the people to burst into laughter.

"The Senate will send an envoy to Syracuse, protest to Dionysius, demand an explanation, and apologize! You may be worried that this will attract Syracuse. Hostility? I can tell you clearly that Syracuse is indeed strong, but we Dionia are equally strong. Since the establishment of the alliance five years ago, we have not failed in a foreign war! Diony of Syracuse Onisius is already struggling to deal with the powerful enemy Carthage to the south, so he dare to risk being attacked by both sides and provoke the mighty us! Citizens, the Dionian Legion made up of you is Dionysian The real steel city wall is another extremely sharp sword. Armed with you, it is enough to dispel any city-state's ambitions for Dionia!"

Daves' words aroused the resonance of the people, and aroused their courage and sense of honor.

"Master Daves is right. Our First Army is invincible and does not fear any enemy attack!"

"Our Second Army is not bad. As long as the Syracuse people dare to set foot on the land of Southern Italy, we will drive them into the sea to feed fish and shrimp!"

"In the mountains, no one can defeat the Third Army, where we are the strongest!"

"Know that in the Dionian Army, our Fourth Army is the only one that has the ability to attack enemy cities. We are the strongest in attacking cities!"

"Not only do we have a strong army, we also have an invincible commander! Under the protection of Hades, the Syracuses dare to come to us as enemies, and their heads are broken!"

"The Dionian Legion is victorious!"

"Commander Wan Sheng!"

The initial quarrel finally turned into a tsunami-like shout, and the shadow of the heart caused by the initial hearing of "the Syracuse people were playing tricks in it" seemed to be swept away.

Daves pressed his hands down again, and when the cheers died down, he said in a deep voice: "This time Pollux, Enanilus and other elders have committed such a big crime and invaded Dior. There are so many public properties in Nigeria, and a considerable number of Union public officials were involved in this case. Not only did they shocked me and the Senate, but also shocked you all present, and even the entire Dionian League! This is my dereliction of duty! The dereliction of duty of the Senate! You should be angry, and you should blame the Senate! But after anger, what we have to think about is how to avoid such a bad incident from happening again?"

Note: I have seen my brothers discussing Syracuse’s population these days. According to the information I have collected, Syracuse was at its peak, in the mid-term of Dionysius’ reign. Not only acquired most of Sicily, but also controlled Great Greece. In addition, several colonial city-states were established to indirectly control the Adriatic Sea. At that time, the population under its jurisdiction was about 2.2 million. Considering that Syracuse in the book is still in Die In the early days of Onisius, I cut it by half. After all, Sicily is his base area and has the largest population. According to historical records, the population of Syracuse is about 200,000.