Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 5: The first meeting of the Senate (5)
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Hearing these words, the new citizens stopped complaining, their eyes were piercing, and they all said: They will take the lead in observing the new military law!
Sesta and Adrianx had heard before that the Davos mercenary had a military law with many items. The reason why the soldiers were strong in execution was closely related to the strict requirements of this military law. At that time, they were still very curious: a little mercenary actually made a special military law for himself, and now they finally have the opportunity to experience it for themselves!
For the old citizens of Cornelus, the ferocity of mercenaries has only been seen in front of the temple once. The annihilation of the Lucanian tribe's coalition forces and the destruction of Amendorara are only heard. Amendorara has fought with Turri many times in the past. Of course, there are some customary military rules in the city-state to ensure the smooth progress of military operations, but it is the first time I have heard of a comprehensive military law.
So Cornellus reminded: "I hope military training will not affect the daily work of citizens."
"I believe that Felicius will coordinate the relationship between the two." Daves trusts Felicius. Then, he smiled and said to the team leaders: "Military officer Felicius must have some subordinates like training instructors, you can discuss with him."
As soon as the voice fell, dozens of people rushed over, vying to recommend themselves, leaving Felicius struggling to deal with it.
Although these team officers are not good at literacy and arithmetic, fighting in the viable army is their primary profession. As new citizens of Amendorara, they also have a strong desire to show their abilities to the public.
"It seems that they are also eager to contribute to the city-state!" Davers said with emotion.
Cornerus nodded on the surface, but thought in his heart: These new citizens who are accustomed to fighting on the battlefield really can't stay idle, I hope they can abide by the laws of the city!
"This is the main public office of the city-state for the time being." Daves' words made Cornellus relieved. Every time the new consul proposed a new position, it was an impact on the traditions of Amendorara. , So that Cornelus's heart was tangled.
"Now there is a very important matter that needs all the senators and team officers of our Senate to resolve." Daves' solemn expression made Cornellus nervous again.
"That's the resettlement and land distribution problems of our new citizens." As soon as these words came out, the team officers immediately stopped pestering Felicius, and everyone stared at Daves ahead.
"In order to maintain the harmony and stability of the city-state, and not to disturb the people who have just been liberated from the custody of the Lucanians, tonight or even tomorrow, our respectable new citizens still voluntarily set up tents. Living in the square (actually it was Davers’s strict requirements), but this is not a long-term solution, and it is unreasonable! After all, the new citizens fought hard to protect this land, and many of their comrades died in battle. The battlefield is the result of the peace of Amendorara today!” At this point, Daves was a little emotional: “We must let them settle down as soon as possible and allocate the land they deserve, in order to repay their contributions and as citizens. The right to enjoy! Otherwise, if the delay continues, it will be difficult to guarantee that there will be no problems!"
Davers' words made the new citizens present look excited, while the old citizens looked solemn.
"Now, how many widows have lost their husbands among the people of Amendola?" Daves asked Cornellus.
"I'm afraid it's more than a thousand. How much is exactly, I won't know until after statistics." Cornelus said, looking at Raphaas.
The new household registration officer Raphaas said immediately: "When the meeting is over, I will go to the statistics immediately."
"Then tomorrow morning, please call them all to the square. Team officers, you will also gather the unmarried soldiers in the square. The two sides will meet each other. No elders’ arrangements or force is allowed. Men and women voluntarily combine their own abilities and charms. In addition, for the unmarried girls in Amendorara, I suggest that they also go to the square to participate in this meeting." Daves finished speaking, the old men Cornelus Fortunately for the citizens, Daves confided this idea to them on the way, and finally convinced them.
The new citizens exploded. It is important to know that in addition to a very small number of mercenaries who have been married, a small number of mercenaries have robbed local women in Persia and forced each other to be their own wives. The remaining two thousand people are still single. Under Davers's leadership, not only did these mercenaries become city-state citizens, but now they have to solve their single problem. This is a great thing! Because these women with city-state status are not free people, nor are they bought concubines, marrying them, they also get the land and wealth left by their ex-husbands at the same time.
"Great! My brothers have hope now!"
"Martonis, don't be happy. If your subordinates are like you, it is still a little difficult to find a wife! If you want a woman to fancy, you don't just rely on being strong!"
"Isn’t it good to be strong? At least you can give them more protection and do more farm work. I think these are what they need most now! And Olivers, if you dare to go to the square tomorrow, you won’t be afraid of it. A Persian girl no longer cares about you."
"Hieronimus, you wood, you have to talk to women more this time. This is not only related to your happiness, but also to give your men a good head!"
"Georges, why don’t you speak. Don’t be nervous. When you arrive in the square tomorrow, you can do whatever you want. Aphrodite will always arrange for you a woman that belongs to you. !"
"Captain Hilos, don't just care about me, you can settle your marriage first!"
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Davers smiled and watched the subordinates talking excitedly to each other.
The old citizens of Cornelus were a little helpless: the women who were originally citizens of the Greek city-states were very traditional. They seldom showed up and could not meet with strange men alone. Marriage was appointed by their parents. The husband is either a citizen of the city-state or a neighboring city-state. After marriage, he is under the control of her husband. Her responsibilities are to have children and take care of the housework. If the husband dies early, it is okay to have a child, and the property goes to the child's name, she can take care of it, raise the child and grow up, and then be under the control of the child in the future. Without children, then the husband’s family has reason to sweep him out and let her remarry...
Amendorara originally had about 4,000 city-state citizens, but now there are less than 500 people. There is not enough power to defend the city-state and enough labor to support so many women, children and elderly people. The reason why Cornelus and the others voluntarily agreed to accept mercenaries as citizens of the city is mainly for this reason, and of course there are factors in repaying favor. Similarly, asking women to break the tradition of the Greek city-state and make public appearances for such large-scale meetings between men and women is also out of frustration. After all, this is the best way to quickly settle down and quickly integrate into Amendorara and become true citizens of Amendorara.
"At the same time, I also want to remind you. When you marry the chosen woman, you must treat her former children as your own children and raise them well; for the elderly in her family, you must also As your own old people, take care of them seriously; and...well...the humiliation they suffered from the Lucanians, I hope you don’t blame her, because it’s not their fault! It’s the men of Amendorara We have not fulfilled our responsibility to protect them! We are true Greek warriors. What we have to do is to take good care of them and never let them suffer such humiliation again! Then we prepare carefully until one day we score into Lucalia and let those The indigenous people also taste the power of the Amendorara men!" Daves said solemnly.
"That's too right, boss!"
"Kill the Lucaria!"
"Don't worry, we will take good care of women, the elderly and children!"
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The new citizens clamored and made promises.
The old citizens felt that every word Davos said was like a whip, making their cheeks hurt.
"After tomorrow’s meeting is over, after each pair of men and women is determined, I suggest picking a good day and holding a grand collective wedding. All the men and women whose relationship is determined include those who were robbed in Persia, and of course mine. The wedding will be held together!"
The venue immediately became lively again.
"Chief Davos, you finally decided to marry Kristia!"
"It's enviable, what a good woman Christoya is!"
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Davos ignored the booing of these people and asked Cornellus: "Do we have a priest of Hera?"
"No, Amendorara enshrines Zeus. The nearest and famous temple of Hera is in Metapontum."
"Send someone to Metapontoum and invite the priests of Hera to preside over this grand wedding for us and give blessings to the new couple!
Although Hera is the protector of marriage, the traditional wedding ceremony of the Greek city-states does not require the presence of Hera priests, so Cornelus is puzzled.
Daves looked at him and said, "Because this wedding means Amendorara's new life, I hope Hera God can bless these new people who represent Amendorara's future! And I remember the Archon Have the right to supervise rituals and make festivals."
Cornerus wanted to say: That was the power that the Archon had at the end of the royal era. In the current democratic era, the right to supervise rituals and make festivals has long been vested in the Senate.
However, Daves had already obtained a lot of rights beyond those stipulated by the former Archon of Amendorara. He was numb. Under Daves's sharp gaze, he nodded helplessly and said, "Yes." Nodding of his head means that Daves, the consul for life, has taken Amendorara's most sacred religious supervision right from the Senate.