Chapter 64: Order of Succession to the Throne
Speaking of loyal people, Macedonia is fortunate to be in charge of these hot-blooded real men, and it will definitely create greater achievements. A manly man, he is honest and honest.
With the support of such heroes around him, Garras was immensely loyal to him and to the Macedonian kingdom. Of course, they were all blood relatives of the king, and the family was always more credible than outsiders. But trust alone is not enough, nepotism does not guarantee the effective functioning of State institutions.
Gueras trusts his brothers because:
First, the three brothers themselves had been carefully educated by the old king, and were of good character and virtuous character.
Second, he has both ability and political integrity, and these helpers of his are very competitive, diligent and studious, and dedicated to their work.
With regard to the selection of court officials, Gueras was eclectic and broad-minded in his approach to recruiting talent. He knows that often good people don't know how to grandstand, and they don't easily flatter others. And many of the wise men who were talented and virtuous had strange tempers, because they were proud of their talents and did not want to be in the same league with the world.
There are words and sentences that say: out of the mud but not stained, clear ripples but not demons, straight through the outside, not vines and branches, fragrant far and clear, pavilions and pure plants, can be viewed from a distance and can not be blasphemed.
This is a true gentleman.
Gueras inherited the rigorous attitude of the old king Antigones, that is, to have both ability and political integrity, and to use only talent. He admired the great sages and those who had real talents and learning. When he meets such a person, he will always be courteous to Corporal Xian, without looking at the other party's background.
Therefore, there was always a group of wise men in the Macedonian court who could make good decisions to assist the king.
Oonos, Damasos, Aloyos, Abrias and Ducarus are all rare talents. The king's cronies, left and right.
To the kingdom they were the pillars, the pillars that supported the great temple of Macedonia.
On the other hand, their dedication does not mean that it is contrary to human nature that the so-called selflessness is because the kingdom has its own share.
In normal times, they are the king's auxiliaries, and in special periods, they become the heirs of the throne. These are all people with royal blood, and they have noble blood in their veins. In the event of the king's absence, any of them had the right to inherit the throne and become king of Macedonia. Normally, the reigning king will appoint his successor. If it is not explicitly stated, then his eldest son will succeed as king.
According to the general practice of Macedonia, the rightful heir to the throne should follow the king.
Aloyos, then, was to return to Thessaloniki, the capital of Macedonia, and be by his side to assist in military and political affairs. But now the situation is a bit tricky. Rome's gradual stabilization was due to Aloyos' prestige and iron-willed means. The Roman people gradually became willing to submit to Aloyous' rule. This was all due to his influence alone, so Aloyos could not leave the Roman Peninsula for a while.
Aloyos was known for his harsh management of his army, and he adopted a hard-line policy in governing the newly conquered regions. But he is not the kind of tyrant dictatorship, but pays attention to both grace and power, and legislates fairly. In particular, he was later influenced by the politics of Antigones and was good at using the policy of softness.
He was reasonable, self-disciplined, took care of the fundamental interests of the common people, and had strict policies that won the support of the people. Because of this, the Romans made the transition from being forced to being conquered to being convinced, which made Macedonian rule in Rome much easier.
Obviously, Aloyos' personal influence was the main factor, and Ducarus was able to assist him. The brothers managed the land in an orderly manner, including the Sicilian region. Since ancient times, heroes have been born as teenagers, and the deeds of Aloyos have been praised by people all over Macedonia. Ducarus is still young and has little experience, and he is not yet able to replace Aloyos, the king of Rome, to take charge of the situation alone.
Another reason why the Macedonian prince could not leave was that no one in Macedonia knew more about the situation on the Western Front than Aloyos. He was well aware of the situation in Rome and had his own set of strategies and countermeasures.
The troops he personally brought out, as well as the expanded and newly formed ones, are all elite legions, the elite of the elite, who have experienced a hundred battles and performed many miraculous feats. Such a lion legion, the general who leads them must be the king of generals. Ordinary people don't move, and they can't command well.
There is a saying that lions and sheep are widely circulated in the world today, and I personally do not agree with them.
The lion was reluctant to lead a flock of sheep to life and death, and he knew that if his soldiers were too poor, they would not be able to accomplish the task he had given him; And the sheep cannot lead a lions herd, the soldiers are stronger than the generals, everyone is not convinced, and the leading sheep cannot lead them to victory. Since antiquities, things are gathered by like, and people are divided by groups. And the most important thing for a group to do is to unite and act in unison.
Aloyos is the leader of the lions, and he and his men need each other. In Rome, Aloyos was the king, and he wielded real power to command thousands of armies.
If it is said that being the king is not constrained, this is also the consideration of Aloyos, there is no way to verify. However, Aloyos was a man with a strong sense of the big picture, and he had a deep affection for Macedonia. The best proof of his selflessness is that he was deeply influenced by Antigone and was a family person. Although Aloyos is more serious most of the time, he is always good at heart.
Filial piety comes first, and Aloyous has always been a filial child, which is recognized in the eyes of Antigones, the Garas, and Oonos. He found loopholes in the New Deal, acted against the will of Garas, and did all his best for the kingdom. Both father and son love Macedonia in their own way, but they have different ideas and the same goal, so why bother too much about methods.
Garas was already limiting the number of legions, preparing to cut them. Not to mention the expansion of Aloyos, a new Campanian regiment was created. This time the king was very unhappy, and Aloyos's storming operation surprised Garas even more.
When Garras heard the news, he was furious and demanded that Aloyos return to Thessaloniki immediately.
Oonos tried to protect his nephew, explaining the benefits of doing so, and asking the eldest brother to dissipate his anger. When the king had calmed down, he issued another edict that he still wanted him to return to him, and intended to make him his heir. Aloyos wrote back stating the reasons why he could not leave Rome for the time being. After seeing it, Garas also felt very reasonable, and felt that both sides were in a dilemma. Therefore, this matter had to be postponed for a while.
In his letter, Aloyos said that he also missed his hometown and his relatives very much.
But the situation in Rome is delicate, and he is in charge, and he must not let up.
The settlement of Rome was a matter of time, it just took a while.
Both kings and princes should be in the capital and the center of the kingdom.
Once, for the sake of Macedonia's strength, Antigone personally drove the conquest and left his heir in the country to protect it.
Now, Gueras himself is in the capital of Thessaloniki, and his heir has been away for years.
The king is also an old man, and he hopes that the family will be reunited, safe and tidy.
Aloyos was still young, and he was thinking about the honor of Macedonian mythology. Continue the campaign to expand the territory of the Macedonian kingdom.