Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 1074

[Chapter 23 Mersis’ Last Wish]

Davos listened carefully, and finally nodded and said, “At the next executive meeting, what you said will become an important basis for the discussion of the tax rate.”

“What else to discuss… Your Majesty, you should just settle it directly.” Mersey Sis muttered.

Davos seemed to have never heard of it. After seeing what he said, his spirit became even more lethargic, so he said with concern: “You can rest well, I will visit you next time!”

“Your Majesty, don’t stay for a while. ?! Next time you come again… I’m afraid you won’t see me…” Mersis muttered again in a low tone.

When Davos heard this, his heart was sour, and just as he was about to comfort him, he heard Mersis say softly: “Your Majesty, do you remember the first time we met? … At that time you just invented the Smoked sausages temporarily solved the problem of mercenaries’ rations storage… As soon as I found out, I immediately went to Menon and asked to send you to my baggage unit… I still remember you telling us the story of the treasure that night… Yes Your help was one of the most relaxing times I’ve ever marched in Persia…I had a faint feeling that you were going to be a great person…so when Menon and you clashed, I stood firmly with you This side…

Now it proves how correct my choice was!… I, a small bankrupt businessman from Ionia, ended up becoming the finance minister of the most powerful kingdom in the Western Mediterranean, holding tens of thousands of wealth , how lucky this is! I have no regrets anymore…”

Davos didn’t know what to say for a while after hearing what Mersis said, and forced a smile and said: “Actually, what you said is wrong, Before I was transferred to the baggage train, you saw me once… At that time, I was walking to the baggage camp, and you met me. You suspected that I wanted to steal food because I was hungry, and you specifically asked the guards to drive me away.

” I don’t remember it at all!” Mersis widened his eyes in surprise, and then laughed: “Unfortunately, I only know now, otherwise I would often brag to Antonios, Hiros and the others… I am the only one who has reprimanded you, Your Majesty!”

“I only remember now, otherwise you would have had such an easy time under me for more than ten years?!” Davos also joked with a smile.

Even Martius, who was usually serious and serious, smiled.

Henibris, who was on the side, listened to them telling their stories, and felt the deep friendship between each other from the laughter, and he couldn’t help feeling envy and yearning in his heart.

“Your Majesty.” Before the smile on Mersis’s face disappeared, he said in a deep voice, “After I die, I will donate most of my property to the kingdom…”

“Oh, you miser can actually Willing?!” Davers teased with a smile, thinking he was joking.

“I’m serious, this is my will! I want to donate 80% of my inheritance to the kingdom, leaving only 20% to support my family!”

Davos saw Mersis’ serious expression, and immediately restrained his smile, Shen Sheng asked: “Are you really willing?!”

“I don’t have any children, so what can’t I bear…” Mersis muttered, a little lost: “The Kingdom of Dionia is Your Majesty, you lead us Xin It has been built up through hard work, and it can be regarded as our child…” Davos was a

little moved when he heard this. He sat on the edge of the bed, patted Mersis’ swollen hand, and said emotionally. : “On behalf of the kingdom, I thank you for your generosity!”

“Your Majesty, I donate this money… Can I get a statue for me… Stationed in the Pantheon…” Mersis’s next words surprised Davos for a moment. Then he burst into laughter: This is the true nature of Mersis!

Davers subconsciously wanted to reprimand him first: the qualification to enter the Pantheon is not a commodity,

it can be bargained!

…

But seeing Mersis’ pale face and hopeful eyes, Davos softened his heart and said directly: “Even if you don’t donate these properties, your great contribution to the kingdom in the past will make you worthless. Controversial ones have the right to enter the Pantheon. Not only that, but I also plan to erect a statue of you in front of the Finance Department, so that future Finance Department officials will follow your example, begrudge every opor in the kingdom, and decide It can’t be wasted, let alone embezzled!”

“Thank you, Your Majesty… Thank you, Your Majesty…” At that moment, turbid tears flowed from Mersis’ godless eyes…

Walking out of Mersis’ mansion, Davos couldn’t help but stop and look back, thinking of Cornelus who died a few years ago, and of Mersis, who would go to the Elysee at any time, his heart was very heavy: he followed The heroes who founded Dionia together with him are gradually entering the last years of their lives…

He was thinking, when he turned around, he happened to see Martius standing upright, but his gray beard showed his age, In my heart, I even sighed: “Martius, you are getting old…”

“Your Majesty, I can still easily defeat the young guards! I can still serve as your guard!” Martius replied forcefully.

“Okay…Okay…” Davos touched his beard subconsciously, and then said to Henepolis: “Do you remember what I said to Mersis just now?”

Henepolis immediately Answer: “Remember, let Lord Mersis enter the Pantheon and erect a statue for him in the Finance Department.”

“Well, go back and draw up a proposal and discuss it at the next executive meeting as soon as possible… Mersis I’m afraid It won’t last long…” Davers let out a long sigh.

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In the past few days, a rumor suddenly appeared in Turii: the Etruscan messenger asked the kingdom for help, and at the same time, considering that the southern border of Iberia was frequently attacked by indigenous people For the harassment, King Davos was ready to agree to the proposals of the ministers and send one or two legions to the southern border of Iberia and the northern border of Etruria to build fortresses and defend against the invasion of the natives.

According to the Ministry of Military Affairs, each legionnaire must be on duty at the station for at least half a year…

This news quickly spread throughout the city of Turii, and soon spread to other cities.

The officers, soldiers, reserve soldiers, family members, and relatives of each legion are discussing this matter every day. It must be known that they already account for a large proportion of the kingdom’s population, which naturally caused a huge stir across the country. waves.

Not long after, news came out: those defensive fortresses will be built at the forefront of the border, there will be no town fairs around, only the indigenous people who keep coming to harass, for the safety of the soldiers, the garrison may not consider giving They take vacations, let them go to the towns behind to rest and relax, and even go home to visit relatives…

As soon as this news came out, the citizens of the legionnaires were even more uneasy. Many anxious citizens gathered and went to their respective barracks to ask the senior officers stationed in the barracks for detailed information, and said: “We are not afraid Fighting against a powerful enemy, even if we shed blood and even sacrifice our lives; but we are afraid of being trapped in a fortress like criminals, without freedom for more than half a year, and completely unable to take care of our home…”

Some radical Turui citizens even gathered, Go to the Senate and ask the elders: I hope they can oppose this proposal and let it pass.

Many elders were puzzled and asked the rotating chairmen: “Is there really such a proposal?”

Lycias and the others said in a unified voice: “There is indeed a minister who proposed this proposal, but His Majesty did not immediately agree, and is still in the process. Consider this matter carefully.”

Just as the outside world was raging, Davos sat firmly in the office of the palace, and after listening to Aristillas’ report on the investigation of the whole situation, he thought for a while and said : “Now that the water has boiled, let’s put something in it and see if we can cook something good.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.” Aristillas understood.

“Is there any other news?”

“Your Majesty, we have collected evidence of Servius, Frius, Aulus… these former Roman nobles attempted to rebel.” Aristillas said , and respectfully handed the stack of records in his hand.

Davos read it carefully, and said lightly: “There are still a lot of people. Taking advantage of the people’s attention on the issue of sending the border troops, I handed over the evidence and the list to the Turii Inspection Department. Let them be responsible for the arrest. UU read www.sonicmtl.com”

“Yes.” Aristinas hesitated, then said: “Your Majesty, there is a secret report from Iberia, Hasdruba and a few Margo The Ned family members often party together, drink alcohol, and abuse the kingdom…”

Davers asked without frowning, “Is there any other suspicious situation?”

“I haven’t found it yet.”

“It’s better to vent your dissatisfaction face-to-face than it looks normal on the surface and has a secret plan.” Davers said disapprovingly: “Continue to observe.”

“Yes.”

At this time, “Bang! Bang! Bang!” There was a knock on the door.

“Come in!” As soon as Davos finished speaking, Aristillas naturally retreated to the corner.

“Your Majesty, Priest Plessinas asks to see you!” Henepolis walked in and said.

“Please come in.”

Plessinas didn’t come alone. Two priests followed behind him, each holding a few wooden boards.

“Your Majesty, the design selection for the Mountaintop Colossus has ended. We have brought the winners’ works. Please make the final judgment on which design to choose to cast the Mountaintop God statue.”

“The result came out so soon?!” Diver Striking

interest, he immediately said, “Put them on the table, let’s take a look at each piece slowly.”

Out of the corner of the eye, he caught a glimpse of Henipolis, who was beside him, stretching his neck to look here, and Davos turned to the left and right again. He waved his hand and said, “The two of you also come to have a look and give some advice.”

Henipolis and Aristillas immediately came over.