"I propose that the wedding day be designated as the marriage festival of Amendora and the celebration of the goddess Hera, so that the citizens will remember the suffering and new life that Amendorala has suffered, and also make them realize the importance of marriage and family, which will be more conducive to the unity of the citizens of Amendolara! ......" Davos said solemnly, much to the surprise of how far-reaching the problem he had considered, and how sincerely he was thinking about Amendola, so he nodded convincingly and said, "My Lord, I think all the citizens will be happy to have such a beautiful holiday!" ”

"Yes, we have all agreed to establish the celebration and marriage festival of Hera!" The old citizens also expressed their approval, let alone the new citizens. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

At this time, Shilos stood up and asked with concern, "My lord, how to settle those soldiers who have not found a woman to marry?" ”

Davers had been prepared for this, and he motioned for Cornerus to answer.

Cornerus had a solemn face: "Before Amendora participated in the war with the Lucanians, there were four thousand citizens...... Now there are just over 500 citizens and more than 1,000 widows...... As a result, more than 2,000 families have died in both husband and wife, and ...... There are enough houses to house the new citizens, and of course if the former director of the house has children or old people left behind, I also hope that the new citizens can ......take care of them," Cornerus said, tears glinted in his eyes, and the other old citizens also looked sad.

Davers looked at the new citizens and loudly emphasized: "Not hope, but must be raised!" Because you have accepted the inheritance of the original owner, including land and wealth, and of course you have to do your part for the original owner! ”

"My lord, don't worry, we will let the brothers take care of the elderly and children!" Shilos was the first to make a promise, and the other team officers also expressed their support, and Amintas even said: "Whoever occupies the house, but does not raise the old man and children, I will beat him to death!" ”

Davers nodded and said, "Very good, I hope you officers will strengthen the supervision of the soldiers!" At the same time, the Senate will also enact laws to oversee its implementation. Davers said, looking at Antonios, "This is the duty of the Ombudsman. Antonios, if you find anyone who violates the law by not raising orphans or the elderly, immediately report it to the Senate, and we will strip them of their citizenship and expel them from Amendolara! Davers's stern words made everyone's hearts tighten.

"I'll supervise carefully!" Antonios made a solemn assurance.

The old citizens nodded silently, appreciating Davers's determination to protect the rights and interests of the elderly and children.

"Okay, let's talk about the issues that everyone is most concerned about." To lighten the mood, Davers said with a smile: "The Senate will introduce a bill that guarantees every new citizen at least five acres of land. Of course, some people are lucky enough to find a good wife and inherit more land, while others may have less. It doesn't matter, I will ask the treasurer Mersis to make a detailed count of the land wealth owned by each person, and in the future, after obtaining new land, give priority to the original landless citizens to make up for it, are you satisfied with this arrangement? ”

"Satisfied!!"

"Fair enough!!" The crowd shouted excitedly.

By this time, the meeting had lasted nearly two hours, and it was getting late, but the interest of the citizens was high, which made Davers decide to propose an issue that he had been thinking about for a long time, and had never made up his mind. He took a deep breath, stood in the center of the meeting again, faced everyone, and said loudly: "Everyone, as a citizen of the city-state, it is his right to participate in all the political activities of the city-state. It was his duty to fight and defend the city-state, and in fact it was his right. Because it was impossible for freemen and slaves to join the army of the city-state unless there were special circumstances, only citizens had the right to fight for the city-state, so it was also a political right. ”

Both the old and new citizens nodded in agreement.

"However, it is not easy to manage a city-state well. It costs money to build various public facilities; It costs money to repair the city defenses and equip them with weapons; In the event of a catastrophe, it takes money to help the people; Even sending troops to fight, if it is only four or five days, it is fine, and the citizens can bring their own rations, but after a long time, the food needed still has to be purchased by the city-state, not to mention the hiring of pack carts, ships, laborers, etc., which all cost money; Moreover, the public officials of our city-state are now unpaid, everyone is obliged to contribute to the city-state, and in the future, the management of the place will be larger, and the affairs will be heavy, as a public official, he may have little free time to take care of the family's farmland and pasture, and his income will be less than that of citizens who are not public officials, so it is unfair, and I am afraid that the people will not want to hold public office again in the long run. So if a city-state wants to develop healthily, it will not work if there is not enough money in the treasury! ”

For most of the new citizens, they were born poor and did not know that the functioning of the city-state was so complicated, so they listened with relish. The old citizens felt that the young consul for life had been able to think so deeply about the problems of the city-state as soon as he took office, and the worries about his lack of experience had dissipated considerably. Cornelus, on the other hand, felt his eyelids jump, and he instinctively felt that something big was about to happen.

Davers continued: "Amendolala's treasury income is quite small, and Cornerus has just explained the reason, which hinders the development of the city-state, and in the future we occupy more land, and more people join Amendolala, will they be able to fight to the death for the city-state like we do?" I'm afraid not, because they give too little and get too easily, so they won't cherish it too much! ”

"That's right!" The old citizens shouted first, and they were a little unhappy with the immigration bill that Davers had proposed.

Davers, of course, understood their thoughts, and sneered in his heart, and he said in a loud voice: "So I propose that the citizens of Amendolara who own land, charge a land tax of one percent per year!" ”

As soon as these words came out, it was like thunder on the ground, and the entire venue was stunned, and immediately shouted like a hornet that had been stabbed in its nest.

Cornerus clenched on his hands and feet, and secretly screamed: Oops!

"Did I hear me right? You're going to collect a land tax on the citizens of the city-state?! Strompori asked, uncertain.

This was a polite attitude, and the old man Scombras rushed straight over, pointed at Davers's nose, and asked, "Are you Greek?!" Don't you know that the tradition of the Greek city-states was that they would never collect land taxes on their citizens? You're crazy about money! If you want to be a consul for life, can we still live! ”

The new citizens, while also disagreeing with Davers's words, must not allow others to insult their esteemed leaders, especially the detachment leaders. Led by Martonis, he quickly rushed over and pushed Scombras away: "Hey, old man, did you speak to the Archon like that!" ”

"I'm going to say, what's the matter! You ignorant hillbillies don't know the serious consequences of collecting land taxes! Scombras blushed and scolded with disdain.

This angered the young and vigorous squad leaders: "What are you talking about! Say it again, believe it or not, I'll beat you! ......" scolded and pushed Scombras.

Scombras's weak body could withstand the little strength of these battle-hardened officers, and he sat down directly on the ground, panting for breath, and several old citizens such as Cornerus hurriedly stepped forward to help, and some quarreled with the officers.

The two sides are in a mess.

"Quiet! Give me all the quiet! Davers was also anxious at this time, and directly stepped forward to persuade him.

Finally the two sides separated.

Scombras was still swearing, and Matonis's eyes widened, and he bowed his head again and did not dare to speak.

At this time, Merses stood up and said, "One percent tax is very little!" In Persia, we all know that their land tax is as high as 10% or more! ...... "As a treasurer, he is of course concerned about the fullness of the treasury.

"It was Persia, and Greece never had a tradition of collecting land taxes from its citizens!" Stromboli retorted.

"There are times when the monarchy is there."

"That was hundreds of years ago, and now it's the age of democracy. Archon Davers himself promised in the square that he would not be king. I think that if a land tax were to be imposed, all citizens would be against it! Strombori looked at Davers, his voice not loud, but it was a threat.

Davos looked at the crowd: the new citizens did not speak out against Davers's prestige, but just waited and watched, while the old citizens clearly wrote their dissatisfaction on their faces, and only Mersish was genuinely supportive. He smiled and said, "I haven't finished my proposal yet, and you're so excited. Don't worry, listen to me slowly finish my advice. Citizens who have lived in the city of Amendolara up to this day now own the land exempt from taxation as a token of gratitude for their descendants as the founders of the city and for their contribution to Amendolara for two hundred years, and when the treasury has money, we will mint a batch of 'Amendolara Founders' Silver Buckles (decorations on the clothes of the Greeks to tie the cloth tightly)', and each old citizen will receive a copy, which will be kept forever and worn on Burton in grand public occasions, so that those who come after them will know the long traditions and glory of their family. ”

As soon as these words came out, the old citizens were stunned, and Scombras, who was still chattering, stopped talking, and straightened their chests: This is glory! Although they reluctantly let the mercenaries join Amendolara, they feel uncomfortable with the pride of being an aboriginal and the grievances of reality, and Davers gives them a chance to show their identity forever! Compared to this, that little tax money is nothing, not to mention that it can't be collected on their heads.

"Agreed!" Scombras was the first to shout.

"It's not fair! Instead of taxing them, they will tax us! Mattonis shouted dissatisfied.