Chapter 149 Rebuilding Sparta (2)
As soon as Crotokataks finished speaking, there was a sudden noise in the venue. Both the Piriassi and the Black Rouss were excited to realize that the Dionians did not deceive them, and it seemed that they were really ready to fulfill the promises made by the messenger when he persuaded them to come to Sparta.
So, a Piriasi representative stood up excitedly and asked first: "What do you need our Piriasi people to do?"
"Are you going to share the land of the Spartans to us? And let us move into Spartan City?!" another representative of Piriasi asked immediately.
"Do we let the Spartans replace the Spartans, choose their own king, and let him lead us to govern the land of Lagnia?"
"What era is this? I still want to let the king rule!"
"Isn't Dionia, who saves us, a kingdom!"
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Compared with the Piriasi people who were a little excited, the Black Rouss seemed restrained. Under the influence of such a warm atmosphere, a Black Rous representative finally stood up and asked hesitantly: "Sir, you let us occupy the land here too... The original owners of these lands will definitely be very angry, and they will definitely retaliate fiercely! ... They still have many soldiers outside, and they have many allies outside. They will form a new army and fight back again. Then we will--"
"Idiot! Coward!" The representative of Piriasi who stood up first pointed at him and cursed loudly: "Tell me the truth. I was recruited by the Spartans and went to Arcadia to fight against the Dionyan army led by the Lord. The tens of thousands of Spartan troops were easily defeated. I fled into the mountains and avoided the pursuit of the fierce Dionyan soldiers.
Later, on the way back to Sparta, I encountered several Spartan soldiers. From them, I learned that the main force composed of Spartan warriors was surrounded and suffered heavy losses... So I crossed mountains and ridges, and did not go back to Sparta City directly, but quietly sneaked back to the village.
Until the arrival of the messenger you sent, I was the first to respond actively, because I followed the Spartans many times and I knew very well that the Spartans had completely failed. They had no young and middle-aged men to fight the great army of Dionian, and it was even more impossible to regain your city! So I firmly believe that you have strong enough strength to fulfill your promises, and we, the Piriassi, are also very happy to assist you in establishing a new city-state on the land of Lagnia.
As for these black Roxers... they are used to being enslaved and are very afraid of the Spartans at heart. They don't even dare to say the name "Spartans". They really don't deserve to sit here. I think it's better to let them continue to be slaves!"
His words finally aroused the anger of the Black Rous representatives. After finally seeing the hope of freedom, how could they be willing to accept enslave again? This longing for the future finally made them overcome their inner fears and began to scold the Spartans for oppressing and persecution of them. At the same time, they also accused the Piriassi of being accomplices of the Spartans. Then they humbly expressed: they were willing to obey Crotokatax's command and do their best to complete the various tasks he assigned to them.
The venue became extremely noisy, but Crotokataks was happy because the enthusiasm of the Piriassi and the Black Rouz had been mobilized.
He coughed a few times, then said loudly: "Please be quiet first! Listen to me first!"
But everyone did not stop being noisy. They did not calm down until the soldiers who maintained order in the venue intervened.
Crotokataks turned his attention to the representative of Piriasi who helped him a lot and asked with interest: "What's your name?"
"Fonida!" the man said loudly with his chest straightened.
Crotokataks nodded, then looked at the others in the venue, took a deep breath, and said loudly: "As the conqueror of this land, I, on behalf of the Kingdom of Diony, announce to you in the name of the holy Hades--from today, both the Piriassi and the Black Rous will be free and become a citizen of Nova Sparta, with all the rights granted by the city-state!
I ask you to rush back immediately and tell your compatriots that within four days Piriassi and Hellosh must each elect 10 outstanding people, who will become members of the Nova Sparta under the guidance of Dionia, designate and promulgate new laws, reassign shares to citizens, and arrange new places of residence and villages...
I will also ask the Piriasi and Hellosh to select two respectable people, who will become the ombudsmen, monitor any unjust behavior of these new members in the process of implementing these plans, and sue us for punishment…”
As soon as Crotokataks finished speaking, cheers burst out in the venue, especially many black Roxers shed tears, because they all realized that this commander Dionia was not just a verbal statement. He was really planning to free himself, become a citizen, and have land and rights, and those days of worrying to avoid the hunting of young Spartan soldiers are finally gone.
Just as the Piriasi people were excitedly talking about the candidates for the MP and the Black Rouss praised Dionia for his kindness thankfully, Crotokataks spoke again and said, "Please be quiet, I have something to say!"
This time, the venue quickly returned to quiet.
"I must remind you!" Crotokataks said with a serious expression: "I just said that whether it is Black Rous or Piriassi, each must elect 10 members of parliament and 2 ombudsmen within 4 days, either more or less, or it will be regarded as disrespectful of Dionia's decision and will be disqualified from participating in the formation of a new Spartan government!"
Everyone who was extremely excited was stunned when they heard this.
The Black Roxers were better. Although most of them escaped into the mountains, they were relatively concentrated and were closer to Sparta City. Now they are all going down the mountain one after another, and they can complete the task within 4 days.
But the Piriasi people are different. They have their own villages, and there are quite a few, and they are all scattered in remote corners of Lagnia, such as Port Ision near the cape to the west, Minoa near the cape to the east, and Placière, a coastal town in the middle of the east... Not only are they far apart, but they often have to cross mountains and ridges. In 4 days, each village can only select their respective candidates, but the number of people must be added, but the number of people must be added, but there is no time to concentrate them again and determine the final candidates.
"Sir, can you give us a few more days of grace?" Fernida begged Crotokatax, and also told them about their difficulties. Other representatives of Piriasi also agreed. It was the turn of the Black Roxers to gloat the side.
Crotokataks, who was easy to talk before, now he looked stern and said firmly: "We the Dionian army have other important things, and it is impossible for us to stay here for too long. The formation of a new Spartan government is a big deal. It is related to the stability of Lagnia. There will be a lot of things to do. Time is tight, and 4 days are enough to be abundant, so it is impossible to give you more time!"
Fernida and others were disappointed and prepared to continue begging.
Crotokataks took the opportunity to shout: "I have a suggestion that will solve your problems! You rushed back to your villages and informed men over 18 to bring enough rations to Sparta City to gather in the open-air venue where the Spartans held a citizen's convention to jointly select qualified candidates. This is both fair and saves time. If you plan to do this, I will lend you horses so that you can rush back as soon as possible.
Black Rous, you can also take this method to select the candidates you will govern Lagnia in the venue where the Spartans decided on important matters in the city-state. Doesn’t it mean that you have become the new masters of this land?”
Crotokataks' words first received a positive response from the black teachers, who did not hesitate to implement this sounding good advice.
The representatives of Piriasi were a little hesitant, but under the influence of the Black Rouss, they finally agreed. After all, the noble and amiable Prince of Dionia was patiently showing them a series of practical plans to govern Lagnia. It was impossible for a conspiracy to capture all the Piriasi people in their hearts.
After everyone made the decision, they eagerly wanted to leave and rushed back to notify their compatriots.
Only Fnida couldn't help asking: "Sir, how do you deal with those Spartans?"
Fernida's words made everyone who was anxious to go out suddenly stop.
Crotokatax said calmly: "If the Spartans agree with the plans I just mentioned, then they, like you, will be citizens of this new Spartan government, and will work with you to govern this new country. But if they oppose—"
Chapter completed!