Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 29: Announcement of the new bill

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Daves's words made the people in the square thoughtful and began to whisper. There are savvy people who realize that the savvy consul will not bring up such a sensitive topic at this sensitive moment without reason. I am afraid that there is something to be announced, and they are immediately excited.

Sure enough, Daves raised his voice and continued: “The Senate, as the highest authority of Dionia, the leader of the citizens, immediately conducted a deep review and reflection on itself after this incident. And after repeated discussions and amendments, the "Dionia Local Council Bill" was passed this morning."

As soon as this remark came out, the whole square became commotion.

"Quiet! Be quiet!" Daves gesticulated and said loudly, "You are talking carefully after listening to me, otherwise you will miss the key points. If you want me to say it again, I can There is not such a good attitude."

After Davers' joking made the people laugh again, they all stared at Davers on the stage and raised their ears, for fear that they missed every word and the square became silent.

"This bill allows the cities in the Dionian League to establish their own local councils, which will be established by each Demon (this is an administrative unit being established by Dionian, with a level lower than that of the city and combined by several villages. The basic requirement is to elect one MP for every 300 citizens. The candidate must first be a Dionian citizen, have served in the military, and have no tax evasion record. Citizens who do not have a large criminal record and behave well can serve as councillors. These councillors elected by citizens form the city’s local council to assist the city chief in formulating local regulations, supervise the work of public officials, and propose benefits for the city. Opinions on development... The term of office of local council members is two years, and referendum elections are held during the winter break. In addition, after the autumn harvest each year, the local councils of each city will also elect a delegation to come to Turiyi to participate in the veterans at the end of October. At the Congress, listen to the senators’ summary of the development of Dionian this year, can put forward their own opinions, and participate in the revision of the "Dionian Code" and the formulation of new laws..."

As soon as Daves spoke, the entire square began to boil: The Dionian Senate finally gave ordinary citizens the right to participate in and discuss politics!

Tios and Dickpolis glanced at each other, thinking the same thing in their hearts: The problem they were still worried about yesterday has been solved by Daves, and those businessmen will probably stop leaving when they hear the news. Dionia's decision...

The two of them were raising their arms and shouting like other people, very excited.

However, they saw Davers still standing on the wooden platform, shouting: "Quiet! Please keep quiet! I haven't finished my words yet!"

Through the reposts of more than a dozen soldiers, the people who heard this immediately reminded each other: "Your Honorable Archon has something to say!!..."

The people immediately suppressed their inner excitement, held their breath, and wanted to continue listening to what other good news Davers would say.

"The Alliance of Dionia is different from other city-states. The Senate directly governs many cities and leads your hundreds of thousands of people. Officially, because of the many affairs and the vast territory, the Senate cannot be comprehensive and strict. The supervision of the city cannot make public officials in all cities fair and clean, and only then have criminals such as Pollux and Orifis embezzling the Union’s public property. Now that there are local councils to assist in governance and supervision, the situation may be much better, but ——"

Davers changed his words: "All Dionian citizens can be elected as members of the local council, including those who have served in the Union’s public office and those who have retired as members of the city-state. Over time, I’m afraid There will be some problems."

Davers stopped talking, and immediately some people in the audience asked curiously: "My lord, what's the problem?!"

"Don't you worry that members of parliament and public officials will once again collude with money power like today?" Davers's words are like pouring cold water on the people's interest, making them think deeply.

"Master Daves shouldn't speculate about the future local councilors with this attitude." Raphaas, who has been serving as the Union's household registration officer, said softly.

"No, my opinion is exactly the opposite." The senior judge, Terry Tod Moss, who returned to the senator, retorted: "Master Daves made corresponding bills for the worst possible situation. In fact, It is to protect them and prevent someone from becoming Pollux second. This is the best effect the "Dionian Law" wants to achieve. It is to deter the people and make them abide by the law, not to catch more criminals. ."

At this time, Davers said in a high-pitched voice: "For this, I propose to ask the Senate to discuss and pass the "Dionian Guardian Act"."

Guardian? The people are puzzled by this unfamiliar word.

Compared with the slow response of the people, the expressions of the elders on the steps are much more exciting, even Kuno Gorata, who has always been stable, sighed helplessly: "Today is a victory for the civilians!"

"This is a good thing!" Cornelus said happily: "I used to misunderstand Master Daves. I didn't expect that once he decided to involve citizens in politics, the concessions he would make would be so big!"

Maliji sneered even more listening to the discussion of the surrounding elders.

"The bill allows Democrats in each city to vote to elect a civic officer. Each city can have no more than ten people, and the term of office is two years. The civic officer—you listen to the name and you should know that it is To protect civilians, a civic guard must be a citizen who has never held any public office and vowed not to hold a public office in the future. Of course, he must also be a good citizen who has served in the military, paid taxes on time, and has no criminal record. His task is to supervise and expose the illegal activities of public officials and parliamentarians. For local laws and regulations that are harmful to the interests of civilians, he can discuss with the parliament to amend or even reject them. The privilege of "inviolability", unless it is a felony committed by oneself, no one can harm the civic officer, otherwise he will be given a heavier sentence! During the winter break every year, the civic officer of each city will also elect representatives, and the parliamentary delegation Let’s join Turriy to report to the Dionian consul and the most senior inspectors and judges on local supervision and make suggestions... "Dionian Local Council Act", "Dionian Guardian Act" The detailed original texts of these two important bills will be posted on the bulletin wall for you to watch carefully. When a new bill is passed or a new order is issued, the Senate will post the original text on the wall so that the public can understand and learn in time."

After Daves finished speaking, the square suddenly fell into a strange calm. The people seem to be unable to believe this is true. Yesterday they were still angry at the corruption of the elders, arguing whether to go to the Senate’s main chamber to protest in order to convene a citizens’ assembly, but today they suddenly have a suffrage. , The power to discuss political power and supervision, especially the post of civic officer, this is the real right for ordinary civilians to speak politically.

The people seemed to be dreaming. Someone stupidly asked Davers on the stage: "My lord, is this true?"

Davers smiled and replied: "Don't you believe me what Davers said?!"

So there was joy in the square, and the people’s inner ecstasy was far more than watching a rugby game, taking a bath in a hot spring, or even participating in a Hades celebration. This is human beings’ natural power and freedom. Craving.

Experienced people know it: Even in very democratic city-states, such as Athens, most people only participate in politics and vote for general elections. Those who hold power on stage are always highly educated and wealthy. Citizens, even nobles, and ordinary people all day long because of their lives, how can they have the money to receive education? How can there be time to deal with city-state politics? When city-states are all aristocrats and rich people in power, will they give more consideration to civilians? The answer is very obvious. Now in the Dionian League, the consul has asked the Senate to take the initiative to hand over some of the rights to the civilians, so that they can directly intervene in the implementation of laws and regulations, and uncover criminals among public officials. How can this not make them happy? mad!

"Dionia, long live!!!"

"Master Daves, long live!!!"

These two cheers from the heart rumbling over the square alternately like waves in the sea until they resound throughout the city.

This will be a new era! Daves stood still in the center of the turbulent waves, with a solemn expression: the Senate has legislative power, parliament has the right to participate in political power, and the guarantor has the power to supervise each other, and form a balance, initially reaching the political structure he envisioned. Where is your position?

Daves looks at the sun that has begun to fall, warm but not hot, eye-catching but not dazzling...

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In Syracuse, the Dionian envoy headed by Ancitanos has been here for several days.

"Teacher, I've inquired clearly." Hernipolis hurried into the room and said angrily to Ansitanos: "The news we got before we came is indeed correct. Dionysius has already returned. Yesterday, someone saw Dionysius go to the port to greet the second wave of Carthage’s messengers, but they didn’t meet us for five consecutive days. What does this mean?! You know we are Dionian’s Messenger, what he did is a humiliation to our Dionian League! Teacher, let's not wait anymore, go back to Turii and complain to the Senate for the humiliation of Dionysius to us!"