Ancient Rome: From Slave Owner to Supreme Emperor

"Pay all future taxes directly to me! Of course, the tax rate will not change for the time being!"

Ye Tian said to the senators indifferently. Taxes are the main source of income for a city or a country.

Moreover, Rome imposed heavy taxes on colonies, and even set up a poll tax!

Therefore, after taking control of Satan City, Ye Tian's annual income is quite considerable.

Now he will not increase other taxes for the time being, because there are already a lot of heavy taxes now.

He also does not plan to reduce taxes for the time being, because there is no need.

Of course, if taxes are reduced, it will definitely gain a good reputation and prestige among the people.

However, Ye Tian intends to use various policies such as tax cuts to increase their loyalty to himself. For example, only those who are loyal to him and their families will receive some appropriate tax cuts and other policies.

Ye Tian will definitely implement reforms, but the policies of the reforms will definitely allow both the people and himself to obtain enough benefits.

"Yes, Lord Mayor!"

……

Seeing that Ye Tian did not increase their taxes, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"For the safety of our Satan City, we must have enough armed forces, so I plan to set up at least 5,000 standing troops in Satan City! Of course, considering that Satan City does not have enough soldiers now, I plan to temporarily set up more than 3,000 standing troops! These more than 3,000 standing troops will all be professionalized and become professional regular soldiers!"

Ye Tian continued:"The existence of the army is to ensure our safety and to protect the safety of your life and property, so I think you have the responsibility and obligation to support them together. Therefore, all your families must pay one thousand oris (gold coins) as military expenses every year!!"

As soon as Ye Tian's voice fell, the faces of all the elders became a little ugly.

This is exploitation, and it's blatant exploitation!

Ye Tian did not exploit the people, but exploited these nobles.

One thousand oris every year, that is a huge fortune, which makes them extremely heartbroken, and they feel that their hearts are bleeding.

"What? Are you reluctant to give out the one thousand oris per year? Or are you unwilling to do so?"

Ye Tian's voice gradually turned cold:"The existence of the Senate is very necessary, but the members of the Senate can be replaced. I don't mind replacing them with a new batch of obedient Senate members! Don't be shameless, you are all guilty and rebels. Not chopping you off directly is already a special favor. Are you trying to force me to change my mind?"

"Sir, please calm down.……"

"Lord City Lord, please calm down……"

"We are willing, why wouldn't we? Just like what the city lord said, setting up regular troops is to protect the safety of our lives and property. How can we not agree? We will definitely agree.……"

……

Seeing Ye Tian's face turn cold and his eyes filled with murderous intent, all the elders were horrified and their scalps went numb. They quickly said in a flattering manner:

"Humph! Pay all the military expenses tomorrow. Don't think I don't know how much assets you parasites have!"

Ye Tian snorted coldly, making everyone smile bitterly. This young man is an absolute dictator, and the Senate is just a cover for him.

""Okay, let's adjourn the meeting. After you go out, gather all the people in the market and announce my decision. I think you should know how to do this! In addition, hang the heads of Sinik and Savi in the most conspicuous place in the market!"

Ye Tian said calmly. After subduing the armed forces and controlling the Senate, the next step is to shock the people of Esenia.

He wants to take control of the entire Esenia in the shortest possible time.

"Yes, Lord Mayor!"

……

The elders responded one after another, feeling bitter in their hearts. They probably guessed Ye Tian's intention.

At the same time, they were also very glad that they were not the first to stand out, so they could live.

From Ye Tian's series of actions now, they could see that Ye Tian gathered them together and was definitely going to kill them, it was just a matter of how many to kill.

Such a scheme was not something a young man could have.

Therefore, they dared not underestimate Ye Tian anymore. Ye Tian completed all the achievements in half a day, which was not something that everyone could do, at least they could not do it.

"You, lead the way for me, take us to Savi and Sinik's house! Badak, call the soldiers outside the door and ask them to go with us to search the house, confiscate all the assets, and demote all the people to slaves. Those who don't want to be slaves will be killed! Do you really think I will only kill them? If you dare to target me, you must be prepared for the complete destruction of your family!"

Ye Tian pointed to one of them casually and said lightly, and then gave an order to Bakda.

Ye Tian's performance was very ruthless and cruel, absolutely uprooting the grass, making all the elders pale, trembling in their hearts, and their bodies couldn't help shaking. It was too cruel. After killing two elders, they didn't let their families go, and directly confiscated their property and turned their people into slaves.

Can't afford to offend!

This young city lord, they really can't afford to offend!

House search!

Ye Tian has never done such a thing, so he is also a little interested.

Cruel or not, Ye Tian no longer thinks so much. In this world where people eat each other and the struggle is extremely cruel, he knows that he must not be a saint, and he must not let the enemy have a chance to turn over.

"Yes, Lord Mayor!"

""Yes, my Lord!"

The middle-aged man and Bardock who were named answered respectfully.

After leaving the house, Bardock summoned the army and rushed towards Sinike's home.

"……"

All the elders looked at Ye Tian's departing back, but they didn't dare to speak, or even communicate. Some stayed to deal with the bloodstains, some carried the bodies and heads to the market, and the rest hurriedly gathered the people.

"What's your name?"

Ye Tian asked the middle-aged man

"My name is Niwek, honorable Lord of the City!"

Niwek replied respectfully.

"Is Sinik rich?"

Ye Tian asked curiously.

"Yes, he is the richest man in Esenia……"

Niwek said respectfully, not daring to express any emotion, such as regret or envy.

"The richest man! That's not bad!"

Ye Tian smiled. He didn't expect that he killed the richest man. No wonder he was so arrogant before.