Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Chapter 29 Publication of the New Act

Davos' words made the people in the square thoughtful and began to whisper. Some shrewd people realized that the shrewd consul would not raise such a sensitive topic at this sensitive time without reason. I am afraid there is something to announce, and they are immediately excited.

Sure enough, Davos raised his voice and continued: "As the highest authority of Dionia and the leader of the citizens, the Senate immediately conducted a profound review and reflection on itself after this incident, and after repeated discussions and amendments, the Dionysian Local Council Act was passed this morning."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole square was in a commotion.

"Quiet! Quiet!" Davos gestured and said loudly: "You listen carefully and discuss after I finish, otherwise you will miss the key point. If you want me to say it a second time, I am not so good. attitude."

After Davos' joking words made the crowd laugh again, they all stared at Davos on the stage and pricked up their ears, for fear of missing every word, and the square became silent.

"This Act allows each city in the Dionysian Union to establish its own local council, which is composed of the various Demos (which is an administrative unit that Dionysian is establishing, lower than the city, and formed by the merger of several villages) The referendum elects a member of Bendemo. The basic requirement is to elect one member for every 300 citizens. The requirements for the candidate must first be a citizen of Dionia, and have served in the military, have no tax evasion record, and have no major Only citizens with criminal records and good performance can serve as councillors, and then these councillors elected by the citizens form the city's local council, assist the city administrator to formulate local regulations, supervise the work of public officials, and put forward opinions that are beneficial to the development of the city ...The term of office of the members of the local council is two years, and the referendum is held during the winter break. In addition, after the autumn harvest every year, the local councils of the cities will elect delegations at the end of October to come to Turii to participate in the senate assembly. Listening to the summary of the development of Dionia in the past year by the elders of the Senate, you can put forward your own opinions and participate in the revision of the Code of Dionia and the formulation of new laws..."

As soon as Davos's voice fell, the whole square began to boil: The Dionysian Senate finally gave ordinary citizens the right to participate in and discuss politics!

Theos and Dickpolis glanced at each other, thinking the same thing in their hearts: The problem they were worried about yesterday has been solved by Davos, and those businessmen will probably dismiss Dionys when they hear the news. Ya's decision...

Like the rest of the public, they were raising their arms and shouting with excitement.

However, they saw Davos still standing on the wooden platform, shouting: "Quiet! Please keep quiet! My words are not finished yet!"

Through the retransmission of more than a dozen soldiers, the people who heard this immediately reminded each other: "Lord Consul has something to say!!..."

The people immediately suppressed their excitement, held their breath, and wanted to continue to listen to what good news Davers would say.

"Dionysian Alliance is different from other city-states. The Senate directly governs many cities and leads your hundreds of thousands of people. Officially, because the affairs are too numerous and the territory is too vast, the Senate cannot achieve comprehensive and strict supervision. It is also impossible to make public officials in all cities fair and honest, so there are criminals such as Polyxis and Orifis who embezzle the public property of the Alliance. Now that there are local councils to assist in governance and supervision, the situation may be much better, but—”

Davers changed his words: "All Dionysian citizens can be elected to local councils, including those who have served in Union public office and those who have resigned as city-state officials. Over time, I am afraid that there will be some problems."

Davos stopped talking, and immediately there were people in the audience who asked curiously: "Sir, what's the problem?!"

"Don't you worry about the collusion of money and power between members of parliament and public officials like today?" Davers' words were like pouring cold water on the public's enthusiasm.

Get them into deep thought.

"Lord Davos doesn't seem to have such an attitude to speculate on the future local councilors." Raphias, who has been serving as the Union's domicile officer, whispered his opinion.

"No, my opinion is just the opposite." Senior Judge Terry Todmos, who returned to the elders, retorted: "Lord Davers, in the worst possible situation, formulating corresponding bills is actually protecting the They, to prevent anyone from being the second Polyxis, is the best effect of the Dionysian Laws, which is to deter people and make them obey the law, not to catch more criminals."

At this time, Davos said in a high-pitched voice: "For this reason, I propose to ask the Senate to discuss and pass the Dionysian Tribunal Act."

Tribunal? People were puzzled by this unfamiliar word.

Compared with the slow response of the people, the expressions of the elders on the steps were much more exciting, and even Kuno Gorata, who had always been stable, sighed helplessly: "Today is really a victory for the common people!"

"This is a good thing!" Cornelus said happily: "I had misunderstood Lord Davos before. I didn't expect that once he was determined to let citizens participate in politics, he would make such a big concession!"

Mariji sneered in his heart as he listened to the discussion of the elders around him.

"The Act allows the Democracy citizens of each city to vote for tribunes, no more than ten in each city, and the term of office is also two years. As a tribune, he must be a citizen who has never held any public office and has vowed not to hold public office in the future. Of course, he must also be a good citizen who has served military service, paid taxes on time, and has no criminal record. The task is to supervise and expose the illegal behavior of public officials and parliamentarians. For local regulations that are detrimental to the interests of the common people, they can negotiate with the parliament to amend or even reject them. Unless it is a serious crime committed by oneself, no one may harm the tribune, otherwise he will be sentenced to a heavier sentence! During the annual winter break, the tribunes of each city will also elect representatives, and they will come together with the parliamentary delegation. Lie, report to the Dionysian consul and the highest ombudsman and judge on local oversight and make recommendations... The Dionysian Local Council Act, the Dionysian Tribunal Act The detailed text of the important bills will be posted on the announcement wall for you to watch carefully (the announcement wall is a few shadow walls built under the side steps of the Senate House of Parliament at the initiative of Davos the previous year, when the Senate has When a new bill is passed or a new order is issued, the original text will be posted on the wall so that the public can understand and learn in a timely manner).”

After Davos finished speaking, the square suddenly fell into a strange calm. The people can't seem to believe that this is true. Yesterday they were still angry at the corruption of the elders, arguing whether to protest in the Grand Chamber of the Senate in order to hold a citizens' assembly, and today they suddenly have the suffrage , to discuss the political power, and the right to supervise, especially the position of the tribune, which really gives ordinary civilians the right to speak in politics.

The people seemed to be in a dream, and someone stupidly asked Davos on the stage, "Sir, is this true?"

Davos replied with a smile: "Don't you believe what I said Davos?!"

As a result, the square was full of joy, and the ecstasy of the people was far from watching a football game, soaking in a hot spring in a large bath, or even participating in a Hades celebration. It was the natural desire of human beings for power and freedom.

Experienced people know well: even in a very democratic city-state, such as Athens, most people only participate in political affairs and vote for generals, and those in power are always highly educated, wealthy citizens and even nobles. , Ordinary people are busy all day because of life, how can they have money to receive education? How can there be time to deal with city-state affairs? When city-states are dominated by nobles and rich people, will they think more of the commoners? The answer is pretty obvious. Now in the Dionysian Alliance, the consul is asking the Senate to take the initiative to hand over some rights to the civilians, so that they can directly intervene in the implementation of laws and regulations and find out the lawbreakers among the public officials. How can this not make them happy? mad!

"Dionia, long live!!!"

"Lord Davos, long live!!!"

These two heartfelt cheers rumbled alternately over the square like waves in the sea, until they resounded throughout the city.

This will be a new era! Davos stood in the center of the turbulent waves, standing still, with a solemn expression: the Senate has the legislative power, the parliament has the suffrage, the tribune has the supervisory power, checks each other, forms a balance, and initially achieves the political structure he envisaged, while he Where is your position?

Davos looked at the sun that had begun to fall, warm but not hot, striking but not dazzling...

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In the city of Syracuse, the Dionian embassy, ​​headed by Ancitanos, had been staying for several days.

"Teacher, I have found out." Henepolis hurried into the room and said angrily to Ancitanos: "The news we got before we came is indeed correct, Dionysius has already returned, yesterday Others saw Dionysius go to the port to meet the second wave of Carthaginian messengers, but he didn't receive us for five days. What does this mean?! You know we are the messengers of Dionysus, he This is a humiliation to our Dionysian League! Teacher, let's not wait, go back to Turii immediately, and sue the Senate for the humiliation Dionysius has done to us!"

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