Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 60: The powerful secret of Dionia? (Two)

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"Oh, which two are they?" Karrios moved his body forward curiously.

"The first--" Cipros put a wooden sign on the table without hesitation, and said: "Anyone can apply for Dionian citizenship, whether it is a foreigner or a captured person. Citizens of enemy states and even liberated slaves can become Dionia citizens as long as they meet the requirements of the Act..."

Kaños took a breath. Elia will also grant citizenship to some freed city-states, but that’s all because of the war, the shortage of soldiers and labor, and the opening up of citizenship like Dionia all the time. It’s really hard to imagine: "This...this...In this way, does Dionian citizenship seem less important? Nor can I enjoy so many alliance rights? And what kind of people can become citizens of the alliance? How to maintain order?..."

"Dionia’s citizenship is very attractive!" Faced with many questions from Kanios, Cipros shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Apart from other rights, every new citizen can Allocating the right to'five acres of land' is enough to make freedmen go crazy. Not to mention that new land can be allocated based on the merits of civil service."

"This...is this true?!" Kanios felt unbelievable, he couldn't help swallowing his saliva. For the citizens of Elia who had been trapped in the city for a long time, the land had a great temptation for them. force.

“Of course it’s true. Otherwise, in the decisive battle between Dionia and Crotone, why could Dionia, who had little strength, easily recruit 7,000 freedmen without spending money, and freemen? He was also extremely brave enough to help Dionian defeat Crotone because of the allure of Dionian citizenship." Cipros looked around the diners who were chatting enthusiastically, turned around and continued: "As for whether it will mess up. The order of the city-state, there were at least two to thirty thousand Dionia people present at today's celebration ceremony, right?"

After Cypros’ reminder, Kanios immediately understood: “The first time I saw an alliance celebration or festival, there would be so many people attending, and there was no major disturbance. I’m afraid not only It's because there are a large number of patrolling soldiers there to maintain order."

Siplos responded in a low voice: "Of course, this has a lot to do with the restrictions on citizens and even slaves of the freedmen under the laws of the Dionian League. Turiyi has more than other city-states and not only patrols. , And courts. These courts not only try cases and disputes, but also record the names of people who violate the law. If they are free citizens, it will affect their ability to obtain citizenship on time; if they are citizens, it will affect them. Obtaining land distribution... Therefore, for a better future, most people living in Dionia will consciously abide by the laws here..."

"This is really a great way! After a long time, the Dionians will naturally develop the habit of observing the law. No wonder..." Kanios couldn't help but praised: "This plan is fundamentally To solve the chaos that Dionia may cause due to the people with complex sources, I don’t know who proposed it..."

He saw a smile on Cipros’ face, and then he woke up: "Is it Davers again?"

Siplos nodded.

Kanios shrugged helplessly. He had nothing to say about the Archon of Dionia.

"What is the second law?" Cipros' familiarity with Dionia and his unique insights deepened Kanios' deep understanding of Dionia, so he was eager to know more .

"Zibang." Cypros spit out two words, his eyes gleaming with a strange look: "The way Dionia handles the Zibangs or occupied territories is very different from most Greek city-states. "

"What's the difference?" Kanios was attracted by Ciplos's words again and asked urgently.

"Asprestum, do you know?"

"I heard that it used to be a town of the Bruti people, and later became a sub-state of Crotone. I heard that it has now joined the Dionian League."

"Take Asprostum, what did the Crotones do when they occupied it? Kill all the Brutis in the city, and there will be no land in Croto. The internal citizens moved to Asprostum, where the same system as Crotone was implemented." Cipros pierced a piece of tripe and threw it in his mouth with a mocking smile. Said: "The residents of Asprostum are citizens of Crotone, and the government is the government of Crotone. It stands to reason that Asprostum has become a part of Crotone completely, but why? In the past few decades, there have been two riots in Asprostum, demanding to leave Crotone?"

"There have been two riots in Asprostum?" Kanios was a little surprised. In his impression, Asprostum was a town in Crotone.

"Yes, twice." Cipros stretched out **** and said slowly: "Because Crotone quickly calmed down the riot and also deliberately blocked the news, you Elia is far north, I don’t know. It’s normal...Although Asprostum was indeed completely attached to Crotone at first, the situation has changed after 20 years. According to Crotone’s law, only the father is a citizen of Crotone Only Asprostum men can become Crotone citizens. Over time, some Gentiles came to Asprostum and married women in the city, but their children could not become Citizens of Crotone can only become citizens of Asprostum. There are some people who were born in this small town and grew up here. Their affection for Asprostum exceeds that of Crotone. , Unwilling to apply to become a Crotone citizen...

As a result, there are more and more real Asprostum citizens in this small city, surpassing Crotone citizens, so they will defend only the interests of Asprostum Naturally, it surpassed protecting Crotone's interests. For the Crotones, because of the distance between their bloodlines, they treat the Asprostums more and more like slaves, rather than their own people. When a war breaks out, let the Asprostums rush to the forefront; when a land dispute occurs, they tend to favor the Crotones... In this way, the Asprostums’ resentment towards Crotones Going deeper and deeper, how can they not demand independence? ! "

When Kanios heard this, he nodded and took a gulp of beer.

"The measures Crotone took to Asprostum after the riots were to kill the people who resolutely resisted Crotone, and then relocate a large number of Crotone citizens to this small city, and at the same time support Get close to the Asprostum people in Crotone and let the citizens of Crotone hold the supreme power of Asprostum. But after more than ten years, Asprostum still There is another riot, and the situation is the same as the last time... As far as I know, the Greek city-states generally deal with their colonies and occupied territories in this way. Asprostum is very close to Crotone. Crotone is also a powerful city-state in Greater Greece. It has enough power to control the small town of Asprostum, and such things still happen. Those sub-states that are far from the mother state, or the mother state It’s very common for those who are not strong enough to unite with the sub-states to strengthen their own strength. This is not bad. What’s more terrifying is that the mother state has become enemies with the sub-states. There are also many examples of this. Ah!..." Cipros said with a sigh.

His words reminded Kanios of Elia’s mother state. Elia once sent messengers to ask for help from her mother state. The mother state turned a blind eye to Elia’s plight and refused to provide any help. Both parties have already Form a stranger. Kanios was slightly sentimental: "You are right!" As he said, he raised the can and invited Cipros to a drink.

Wipe off the bubble on his lips, he asked with interest: "How does Dionia treat the occupied land?"

Siplos took another wooden sign and placed it on the wooden table, and slowly said: "After Dionian occupied Asprostum, the first bill to be implemented was to declare,'All willing to stay All Asprostums will become citizens of Dionia.'"

"Huh?!" Kanios was surprised.

"Although there are very few Asprostums who have chosen to stay, I think they made a correct choice." Cyprost emphasized and continued: "Dionia The second bill that was soon implemented was that public officials were assigned by the Dionian Senate to Asprostum to govern, and the top administrator of the city was the city chief, and the Senate senator was required to serve. I remember that the current governor of the city of Asprostum is...Hilos of the Dionian Senate, a senator who has a close relationship with Daves.

Look, the residents of Asprostum are now Dionian citizens, and Dionian law stipulates,'As long as either parent is a Dionian, the child is born, It will be the Dionian. In addition, the power of Asprostum is directly appointed by the Senate, and any Dionian citizen can apply for public office in the city state. After a long period of public office, he has rich experience and outstanding performance. Can become the senator of the Dionian Senate. ’”

Siplos said with a slightly excited expression: "In this way, the residents living in Asprostum are unlikely to betray the Alliance of Dionia no matter whether it is now or in the future. Because they enjoy the same rights as Dionian citizens in other cities of the Union. Asprostum is already part of the Dionian Union, and the Senate of the Union directly manages it, regardless of whether it is paying taxes. , Or military service, both directly increase the strength of the alliance. Therefore, when Dionia was weaker than Crotone, he could summon as many soldiers and resources as Crotone because of its strength. This kind of government can better concentrate all the power of its jurisdiction over the city! And Crotone even Asprostum is not fully supporting it, let alone its ally, Siritin and our Trina. I’m afraid this It is also the most daunting aspect of the Dionian Alliance. Every time it acquires a piece of land, it enhances the power of the alliance!"