Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 45: Information about the Kingdom Senate
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In the early morning four days later, Haka and Hasdruba, who had recovered from a cold and recovered, ate breakfast with Hasdruba, and left the mansion, one sitting in a sedan chair, one walking, and walking along the flat and solid roads. , Go to the Senate.
There were a lot of people wearing black and white robes on this road. They were obviously veterans who went to the meeting. They walked together in twos and threes, and smiled and greeted each other. People who knew each other gradually gathered. Together, we were enthusiastically discussing the topic to be discussed today. Some groups have gathered more than 10 people before arriving in the square. So from time to time, pedestrians gave way and greeted them with friendly responses.
Hakkar is a newcomer and sits in the sedan chair. Although there are curious glances from the elders from time to time, no one comes up to ask.
Has Druba had called Turriy, except for a banquet at Daves’ Mansion, he hadn’t been seen in public, and few people knew him until he was approaching the Great Council. Only one person greeted Hasdruba happily.
Has Drupa can't remember who the other party is.
"I am Antioch of Mazara." The man said with a smile.
Has Druba suddenly widened his eyes, staring at the opponent's face, remembering something, and said angrily: "It's you! You led the Mazara to secretly open the gate of the city!--"
"Big brother, as your Majesty said at the banquet, "If you don’t fight, you don’t know each other." The past has passed. Now we are all Dionian citizens and colleagues working together. Strengthen contacts!" Haka reminded him, poking his head out of the sedan chair.
"Master Haka is right!" Antioch said with a relieved smile: "We are all Phoenicians, we are all outsiders from Turri, and we should help each other! Of course I am very happy to listen. Lord Haka and Lord Hasdruba, I believe other Phoenician elders have the same idea."
Has Druba "hum", turned his head, and did not respond.
After attending the palace banquet and talking with Daves last night, Hakkar had a bottom in his heart, so he calmly said in the sedan chair: "Thanks to Lord Antioch for your trust. I will try my best not to Let down your trust!"
Antiocha smiled immediately, and soon he called in several Phoenician elders from western Sicily and Sardinia.
The other elders saw Phoenician elders who were usually not taken seriously around a sedan chair, more or less guessed the reason, and unconsciously raised the sick new rotating chairman in their hearts. I watched it for a few minutes.
Seeing the round building like a dome in front of him, Hasdruba couldn't help feeling a little nervous. Originally, he and Hakkar were going to enter through the side door because they were relatively close, but Antiocha suggested: "Since Haka and Hasdruba are attending the Senate meeting for the first time, they should enter from the main entrance so that they can show their existence."
Even Hasdruba, who had a grudge against him, had to admit that what he said was reasonable, so the group bypassed the elders who were queuing to enter the side entrance, and came to the front of the Grand Chamber.
There were also elders queuing to enter here. Hakkar stopped the sedan chair and walked out with the help of his servants. Standing in front of the steps, he looked at the Victory Square in front of him and the towering memorial column in the center, the victory at the top. The statue of the goddess is particularly dazzling in the light of the morning sun.
Although it was still morning, many pedestrians appeared in the square, or officials working in various departments near the square, or vendors working in the shops on the square, or preparing to go to the high court on the square to hear Some people, or people who just go for a walk and relax in the square, there are some children chasing and frolicking in the square with puppies, a fleece patrol team patrolling the square does not stop them, but smiles Lift up the children who fell to the ground and pat them off the dust... a vibrant scene.
Haka looked at it for a while, and exclaimed: "Victory Square is much larger than the square in Carthage!"
Has Druba wanted to say: "But Carthage Square is much more gorgeous than this square."
But then he heard Antiocha say: "It's really big! After that war, Turri held a triumphal ceremony, I watched it. This square can accommodate nearly 40,000 soldiers. It is equivalent to 5 legions, that scene is really shocking!"
Has Druba remained silent, but from his restless look, he must be thinking something.
"Hey, what is this?" Haka curiously pointed to the protruding platforms on both sides of the steps: the two platforms are connected to the main entrance of the Great Hall, and there are fences on the platforms, and the stone walls of the platforms are welded one by one. Bronze protrusions, and between the protrusions are inlaid with round shields, making the stone walls of the platform seem to be cast in bronze, which looks a bit hideous.
"This is the external podium of the Senate. It was rebuilt three years ago. During major celebrations, important events, and important bills, His Majesty King Davers and the rotating chairpersons will be here to deliver to the public. Speech." Antiocha looked at Hasdruba and pointed to the bronze protrusions and said: "And this is the bronze horn of the warship...It was unloaded from the captured Carthage warship...and Those copper shields were also captured by the Dionian army in that war——"
When Antiocha saw Hasdrogba's face unsightly, he quickly added: "But most of them are from Rome. His Majesty King Daves once said,'The reason why the podium is designed this way, Not to show off their military exploits, but to remind the public and veterans that Dionia’s day is hard to come by. Everyone must be vigilant at all times and keep in mind that if you want to fight, you must die, and if you forget to fight, you must be in danger!'"
Hakkar savored these words carefully, then showed a look of admiration, and said: "His Majesty Daves is really wise. I believe that under his leadership, the Kingdom of Dionia will become even stronger! "
Finally, Hasdruba couldn't help but said angrily: "If the idiots of the Carthage Senate understood this, they wouldn't be what they are today!"
Hakkar obviously didn't want to talk more in this regard. He looked at the elders who were looking forward to here, and said softly: "Let's go, let's go in line too."
Antiocha said immediately: "Master Haka, you are the rotating chairman, you can directly enter the venue!"
Antioch deliberately spoke very loudly, and the surrounding elders heard his voice, their eyes suddenly focused, and they began to whisper.
The courtesy officer on duty at the main entrance quickly ran down the steps and said with uncertainty: "Master Haka?"
"I am." Haka nodded.
"Then please follow me." The ceremonial officer turned and walked up.
Hakkar glanced back at his brother.
"Fortunately, I didn't let you line up here. Otherwise, if you faint, it will be a joke. Go ahead." Hasdruba waved impatiently.
Haka slowly walked the steps under the gaze of everyone, and then he saw a tall golden column erected in front of him, facing the main entrance of the Grand Chamber, with some words engraved on the column. , He walked closer and saw that it was written in Greek: **** li from Crotone, **** li from Siritin, **** li from Hadrumentum... and even **** li from Sisi (Iberian Central towns in southern Asia).
"This is a milestone. It records the distance between Victory Square and all the main towns in the kingdom." The ceremonial officer explained to the side.
"Well, the milestone is very interesting." Haka patted the column lightly. He knew that Dionia was not Carthage. According to its unique government, the number on it actually meant more The distance and area covered by Onia's power is amazing!
"My lord, please sign your name here." When he came to the tall wooden door, the ceremonial officer said to Haka with a wooden board in one hand and a white pen in the other.
Hakkar saw the time on the top of the board and had already written some names. He didn't hesitate to write his name, and then curiously asked: "Every veteran attending the meeting has to sign Right?"
"Yes, so we can know that those elders who did not attend or were late, especially those who did not have administrative appointments and should be present at the meeting, will be criticized and punished by the Supervisory Office if they are absent multiple times within a month. Those who do not attend for a long time may even be deprived of their veteran status!..."
Hakkar nodded slightly, but thought in his heart: He and Hasdruba, as Dionian elders, have been in the Senate in the past few years, how should this be counted?
The ceremonial officer seemed to understand his thoughts and continued: "Before you and Lord Hasdruba guarded southern Iberia for a long time, the situation is special, but now that you have returned to Turíy, I hope to observe the Senate in the future. Order!"
"Of course!" Haka replied solemnly immediately.
At the sign of the ceremonial officer, the guard gave way to the door.
Hakkar followed the ceremonial officer and walked in. Then he climbed a stone ladder and quickly came to the second wooden door. There were also guards stationed here, and he was conducting a polite search of the elder who came in.
The ceremonial officer turned his head and said: "My lord, since there are often fierce disputes in the venue, insults and even small conflicts may occur when excited... This is necessary for the safety of the veterans. Check."
"I understand." The sickly Haka agreed with this. After accepting the soldier's body search calmly, he followed the ceremonial officer into the venue.
As soon as he stepped into the gate, Haka's eyes were directly attracted by a large pure white chair that should be carved in ivory on the open space in the center of the venue. It was firmly placed on a stone platform about two meters high. , The back of the chair is covered with brown lion skin, facing the countless wooden chairs that surround it arrogantly.