Chapter 35 The Mysterious Gordian

"The Tarantum people have always been proud of themselves, and they seem to be more noble than anyone else. In fact, it has long been attached to the kingdom, Leotine, Taunis, Potentia... The former allies of these kingdoms have all been merged into one after another. The kingdom, but it still maintains the status of a free city... This time Prince Apox can overwhelm the Tarantum people in their most proud knowledge, which really makes us relieved, but unfortunately we didn't see the scene with our own eyes. !"

"Let's toast the wise and wise Prince Apox!" Someone proposed loudly, and everyone immediately responded.

When everyone was drinking and celebrating, Maximus looked sad: King Davos's son was already famous in the kingdom at such a young age, but his own child is still a long way off when he will be able to enter the Tuurii School, alas. ...

"One more drink?" The cook's voice interrupted his absence, and he turned his head to see that the cook had already scooped up a spoonful of beer and held it out in front of his wooden mug.

He shook his head, but listened to the cook said comfortably: "This cup is free, I invite you, look at it, there will always be a way!"

Since moving to the outer city, Maximus has been out looking for a job every day. At the same time, he will come to this street pub every evening to drink a beer. On the one hand, he relieves the depression in his heart, on the other hand, he wants to know more through these diners. The news, after coming and going, gradually became familiar with everyone, and his situation was generally understood by everyone.

Maximus took the wooden cup filled with wine, hesitating whether to say "thank you", and then heard the cook said: "Since there is no chance for the Turii City Hall, you can actually consider going to other towns and municipalities. Hall, such as Cosenza, it is also a big city of the kingdom, and it is not too far from Turii. Maybe it is because it is inland and mountainous, and there are more residents of Bruti, so many free people are reluctant to go there. I heard that the city hall there lacks employees, if you go there, you should be able to get hired more easily, and maybe you will get more opportunities for meritorious service.”

Hearing this, Maximus moved in his heart and hurriedly said sincerely, "Thank you!"

The cook smiled tenderly: "No thanks, in fact, I can't control my mouth. If you really go to Cosenza, I will lose a good customer who can visit my business every day."

"I said Avra, if you can't bear it, just marry Maximus!" a diner teased.

The cook immediately widened her eyes, slapped the wooden spoon heavily on the counter, and scolded, "I wonder if you, Nerius, have been drinking too much and started talking nonsense again! Do you want me to find someone to pour a can for you? Cold water, stay awake!"

"Neeleus, you are a cheap person. If you don't provoke Aphra every day, let her scold you a few words. Are you uncomfortable!"

"I don't think he's cheap.

He is a spring cat. "

"How to say?"

"It's estrus season!"

"Hahaha……"

A group of people interjected, and the atmosphere of the tavern suddenly became a lot more lively.

At this moment, a diner with sharp eyes waved to the outside of the tavern and shouted, "Gorgion, you are here!"

Gorgeon strode into the tavern and nodded to the diners. When he saw Maximus, he hesitated for a moment, and then said to the cook, "It's still the old rules."

While the cook was preparing food and drinks for him, someone had already asked loudly, "Gorgion, is there any news today?"

Gorgeon glanced at the crowd of diners, then glanced at Maxims who was lying beside the counter, and then said sternly: "There is indeed very important news today, especially for Maximus. important!"

Maximus, who was about to listen attentively, was stunned for a moment, but he couldn't care less, and immediately asked, "What news?"

"There was news from the Senate this afternoon. The question of whether to send legions to the border guards, which had been widely circulated some time ago, has finally come to an end." Gorgion said solemnly: "The Minister of Military Affairs, Hiros, The Senate submitted a proposal to 'hire freedmen to form a frontier army and go to the northern border of Etruria and the southern border of Illyria', and Archibides of the Ministry of Finance attended the Senate in place of the Minister of Finance, Mercis, A proposal to 'request an additional 6% direct tax to address the military spending of the newly formed army' was also submitted..."

"Do you really want to increase taxes?!" Many diners said in unison.

Only Neeleus shouted in surprise: "The tax has only been increased by 6%, which is too little!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately reprimanded by others.

"In addition, the Minister of Household Registration, Raphias, also submitted a proposal." Gorgion frowned, the noise in the tavern forced him to increase the volume, and continued: "He proposed 'extend the freedmen to become Dio' The number of years for a citizen of Dionia has been extended from the original 5-6 years to more than 10 years. Only freemen who are employed by the kingdom and become soldiers of the frontier army can become full citizens of Dionia after the five-year service period expires.'

"In addition, if freedmen are willing to rent land in southern Iberia, they can also smoothly become full citizens after they have settled there for seven years...'"

As Gorgion spoke, the noise in the tavern gradually disappeared, and finally showed a strange silence, and all of them focused their attention on Gorgion.

This made Gordian still a little unaccustomed to it. He lowered his head and took a sip of beer, coughed a few times, then looked at everyone, and finally his eyes fell on Maximus: "Lord Raphias's proposal is correct. Your influence is not too big, because according to what he said in the Senate, the freedmen who had applied for registration before the proposal came into effect were still implemented in accordance with the original Immigration Law 5-6 years to become full citizens... So, Marcy James is the most affected."

After saying this, Maximus' face turned pale.

"Is this old bastard Raphias dazed! He dares to make such a proposal, isn't he afraid of being resented by the free people of the entire kingdom?!" A diner immediately scolded angrily.

"What is there to be afraid of? He lives in the inner city and is protected by many guards, and it is difficult for us to get in and out of the inner city, let alone see him. Besides, he dares to make such a proposal to change the The Immigration Act, which has been in place for 20 years, is impossible without the support of King Davers in advance, isn't it, Gorgion?" Another diner calmly analyzed.

But Gorgion didn't respond to his question, instead taking another sip of wine.

"Maxims... and all of us, don't worry, whether it's the Immigration Act or the Tax Act, it's been almost 20 years, and it's not so easy to pass! As time goes by, The citizens of the kingdom have gathered to oppose, and these proposals may eventually be rejected by the Senate!" a diner said confidently.

His words received a response from everyone, including the cook, and even Maximus felt refreshed and thought he had seen hope.

At this time, Gorgion sighed and said: "In fact, these proposals have been approved... In the afternoon, the various departments of Turii City Hall, especially the Inspection Department, have been notified urgently. Officials are required to be vigilant and pay close attention to the situation in Turiyi City. During the period when the bill is announced, the stability of the order in the city must be maintained!  …”

"What?! Passed?! Such an important bill passed so quickly?!"

"What are the elders doing?! Are you sleeping?!"

...

The diners roared angrily to vent their amazement and anxiety.

"The elders didn't sleep, that's because His Majesty King Davos also proposed a bill. This bill will divide the kingdom's territory into more than a dozen regions, and add regional administrative agencies. The highest position is the regional administrator. It is said that his Responsibilities are somewhat similar to the previous wartime governors. They can govern all towns in their area and have considerable power... The elders must leave enough time to discuss this important proposal, and also think about serving as the chief executive of these areas. The candidate..." When Gorgion explained, the expression on his face was also a little strange: he had been in Turui for so many years, and it was the first time that he heard four copies appearing in the Senate at the same time in one day. An important proposal related to the future development of the kingdom, this is definitely not a coincidence, but the masterpiece of that wise king!

"Isn't the Immigration Act and the Tax Act more important than the Act that created the District?!"

"Look, these elders only care about whether they can become that or something... Regional Chief Executive, they don't care about the interests of the people at all!"

"Yes, that's right!"

...

The quarrel in the tavern gave Maximus, who was already depressed, a splitting headache. He pushed the glass back to the cook, pushed the diners in front of him with all his might, and stumbled out of the tavern.

"Maxims, are you alright?" someone behind him shouted with concern.

Maximus didn't respond at all, his feet were dragging heavy objects, and he staggered forward in a trance...

After walking for a while, he came to the building where he was renting, and he came back to his senses, looking at the pedestrians coming and going, a sadness welled up in his heart: I have paid a huge sacrifice, and I have made up my mind. Bring your family into this new kingdom! However, since I walked out of the camp with my family and came to this huge city, everything has gone wrong, and the news I heard today completely made all previous plans for the future come to nothing. This is Jupiter's opinion on Punishment for my betrayal of my fellow man? Or is it because I didn't fully believe in Hades that he didn't bless me at all? ! "

Although his life in the slave camp was hard in those years, he has been struggling hard because he has the goal of gaining freedom as soon as possible. But now, when he is standing freely in this prosperous city, he feels unprecedented confusion: where should he go in the future? !

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