Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 286: Clotokatax’s choice
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"Therefore, the Kingdom of Dionia can only have one power center, and that is the king! Other power centers cannot be allowed, otherwise it will lead to unreasonable government orders, confusion among the people, and even civil strife! In order to ensure the stability and stability of the kingdom For development, we must avoid concentrating power too much on a minister, but disperse it. This involves another king’s ability, that is, checks and balances!"
"Checks and balances?!"
"Decentralize power and allow ministers to check each other, thereby forming a balance of power..." Davers patiently taught: "If a king can be good at checks and balances, it can not only ensure the stability of the kingdom, but also maintain good relations with the ministers. Friendship between..."
For the first time, Cloto Catacs listened to Daves explaining in detail how to control his ministers, completely refreshing his understanding of politics, and fell into thinking for a while, causing a trance.
Davos patted his tender shoulders lovingly, and said softly: "Crotto, don't think too much about it now, you will slowly experience it in future administrative affairs... Next, you have Important things to do, you can’t let me go to Sicily."
"Why?" Croto Kataks was surprised.
"In my heart, Rome is the most important city in the kingdom after Turrii! There is a wider and fertile land than the Plains of Bishbari, a huge population, and a wealth of various metal resources nearby... … Therefore, Rome is even more important than Turriy in the kingdom’s northward expansion strategy.
The Romans and Latins are foreign races. They are mainly engaged in farming. They are hard-working by nature, brave in combat but able to abide by discipline. They are one of the best sources of troops. But they have just been conquered and have not yet fully returned to the kingdom, and they have a lower sense of identity with our royal family. After Asistes ruled here for a few years, I am afraid that the Romans, Latins, Etruscans... and other races here identify with him more than our royal family, which is not conducive to Dionians. The stability of the kingdom!
In order to avoid the drawbacks of Antonios in the Sicilian territory, it is best to have people from our royal family work here. On the one hand, we can supervise Assistus and win the hearts of the people. This is a check and balance! You are almost 20 years old, it's time to take on the heavy responsibility! "Daves said here, he didn't go any further, looking at his son with hopeful eyes.
Clotokatax hesitated for a while, the expression on his face finally turned firm: "Father, I am willing to stay!"
"Very good!" Daves smiled comfortedly, his hand patted his son's shoulder again strongly: "Although this is your first official position in the kingdom, I am not going to give you one. A relaxed job, I hope you will serve as a low-level construction officer in Rome, assisting the construction officer to complete the transformation of the Roman city, the construction of the temple on the Capitoline, and the reconstruction of the Roman vertebral bridge... a series of public construction tasks, then You will be very busy when you come down, are you willing to accept it?"
"Of course I do!" This time, Croto Kataks did not hesitate, but was a little excited. After all, as an aspiring young man, he always hopes that he can take on important tasks.
For Daves, after much deliberation, he finally decided to let his son be the heavy-duty construction officer. This is because no matter urban reconstruction, temple construction, or road and bridge construction, these public projects will undoubtedly win the Roman people’s interest. Praise, and Croto Kataks, as a construction officer, will undoubtedly share this glory and arouse the attention of the people.
Moreover, these construction projects require a lot of manpower. Most of them come from the Roman people in the slack season. Croto Catacs has frequent contact with them, not only can understand the people's sentiments, but also promote their favor with the Dionian royal family. In this regard, Daves has no doubt about the charm of his son.
Of course, the only thing to consider is security.
Daves remained in the living room after Cloto Kataks left.
Not long after, Amelius walked in hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I am here!"
The small intelligence leader was sweaty and looked a little tired, but his expression was a little excited.
Daves knew that since the conquest of the Latham area, in order to ensure the coverage of the entire area and the collection of intelligence, the team led by Amilyus expanded rapidly with his permission, and his affairs have changed. He got busier, but he was full of energy.
Davers said bluntly: "Emilius, in view of your contribution in the war between the kingdom and Rome, I appoint you as the kingdom's intelligence director in the Latham area!"
Although Amelius has been doing this job, he is only officially receiving this position, he still looks very excited: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty! I will continue to work hard!..."
"There is another important task. You must do your best to complete it!" Daves looked at him directly, and solemnly said: "My son Croto Catacs will stay in Rome as a junior builder. Officer, during his stay in Rome, you must do your best to ensure his safety and kill all the signs that try to disadvantage him in the cradle. If something goes wrong—"
Daves was talking, making a fist with his right hand, and suddenly hitting the wooden table with a "bang".
Amylius shocked involuntarily, but he immediately raised his right hand, palms facing the sky, and said solemnly: "Hades is here, and I, Amylius, swear to you! I will do my best to protect you. The safety of His Royal Highness Cloto Kataks! If there is a trace of negligence, I am willing to my soul-be punished to hell!"
Davos was taken aback. He didn't expect Amelius to be so decisive, because as far as he knew, Amelius was indeed a faithful believer of Hades. He coughed dryly and said, "Very Good! When Klotokataks safely returns to Turriy, our family will thank you!"
Amylius hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, it is my duty to protect the safety of you and your Highness!"
Davos nodded, what Amelius said was the truth. Although the salary of the personnel of the intelligence department of the kingdom has now been paid by the Ministry of Finance, it is still not included in the official jurisdiction of the kingdom, but directly under the king. Even Aristiras is still carrying the title of court herald and doing intelligence. The job of the director, so to be precise, the entire intelligence department personnel belonged to Daves' personal officials, so Daves did not say much.
When Amelius walked out of the living room, he couldn't help clenching his fists in excitement: Although this task is indeed a heavy responsibility, it is a rare opportunity to get closer to the future king!
Next, Daves called Martius again and asked him to arrange several loyal and reliable guards for Croto Kataks.
On the second day, Daves returned to the camp of Sutnikum, summoned the senior generals, and issued the order to "advance to Sicily".
At the same time, he also issued an order: let them disperse the nearly 7,000 Roman soldiers who had surrendered and integrated them into all units except the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade, which also included the Roman Reserve Brigade.
Although several corps commanders raised objections, they believed that the incorporation of these Roman soldiers who were completely unfamiliar with the tactics of the Dionian army and even speechless into the corps would lead to a decline in the army's combat effectiveness.
But Daves insisted on his own opinion, and finally the order was executed.
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In the rudimentary hall of the chief's house in Bovianum-vetus, the central town of Karachenyi, Chief Contruk sat down by the fire pit with a gloomy expression.
The servant took the firewood, put it in the fire pit, and was setting it alight.
Although it is still October, the temperature in the deep mountains has begun to get cold, and Kontruk's aging bones and bones can no longer stand the cold, but the burning bonfire cannot drive away the cold in his heart.
"Big Chief, now our tribe's food is very scarce. If you don't want to find a way, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this winter!" On the other side of the fire kang, the chief in charge of tribal supplies, Vanni said with a worried expression on his face.
"Not only our tribe is short of food, but other tribes are also short of food!" Kontruk sighed helplessly, his two white eyebrows were twisted together, and he couldn't help but imagine: this war, Karache The Nigerians are completely defeated! Not only many heroic soldiers were killed or wounded, but also a lot of supplies were lost. It was indeed because of the assistance of the Carthaginians that was able to organize the army at the beginning, but since the failure of the attack on Downey, the changes in the Sicilian war situation, and the pressure of Dionia on the Florentians, there has been no assistance. The materials passed through the territory of the Frentani people.
In order to be able to carry on the war, the four tribes had to raise food from their tribes and turned to attack Campania. One of the reasons was to plunder more supplies. If there was no Dionian army The people of Samona were a big success, but in the end they suffered a disastrous defeat. In order to be able to lead the soldiers to escape safely back to the territory, Kontruk abandoned all the looted materials in Beneventum, and finally let the Dionians get it.
Nowadays, the Karacheni tribe has not only killed and injured many soldiers, but also consumed a lot of materials, which can be described as heavy losses in this war.
Kontruk rubbed his hands vigorously, then comforted him and said: "I have sent someone to Pentney to find their leader, Badani, and ask him to help us with a batch of food—"
"Cough!" The high priest Jonnie who was sitting beside him coughed heavily.
Kontruk took a look at him, but increased his tone and said: "Although they surrendered to the Dionians, they are both Samonis and have been in close contact with us. I believe this time they will be extended. To help."