Rome Must Fall

After listening to this, Maximus fell into thought.

Frontinus waited for a while, and when he saw that Maximus had not spoken yet, he felt a little panicked and secretly winked at Quintus.

Although the two of them usually had a bit of a rivalry, this was related to the major affairs of the Ministry of War. Of course, Quintus couldn't just sit idly by. He coughed lightly and said, "Chief, your previous method of recording merit was more detailed and could fully motivate the soldiers. battle, while also showing their performance on the battlefield in more detail...

It's just that it requires enough and good arithmetical subordinates to spend a lot of time to record the meritorious service of the soldiers. However, a war often has several battles, which takes more time and may make mistakes. Many recording errors.

We who have led soldiers all know that if soldiers perform meritorious service and cannot be rewarded in time, the morale of the soldiers will be affected, and the soldiers may even become disunited and blame each other. This is not what we want to see, because it It completely goes against our original intention of implementing the twenty-nobility system.

The method proposed by Frontinus is relatively simple and rough, but it can make it easier for our military department to record merits, and it can also make the soldiers more united. After all, we are now using Roman tactics, which do not rely on individual combat power. Rather, it is the entire military formation formed by each company——"

"Okay, no need to say more. I'm not that stubborn. Since the method of recording merits and promotions for soldiers has been found to be ineffective during implementation, it should be modified." Maximus said calmly: "Fran Tinus, I feel that the method you just mentioned is easier to use and more convenient than the previous one.

Let's do this. After you and Quintus, um, and Lebirus, the three of you go back, according to your idea just now, we will have a good discussion together and formulate a detailed new plan for the soldiers to record their merits and promotions, and then in The political hall meeting was handed over to everyone for review and revision. It is necessary to re-notify all ethnic groups and implement the new twenty-nobility system before going to war with the Pannoni! "

"Yes!" Frontinus and the other three responded nervously and excitedly.

…………………………………………………………………………

After everyone left, Maximus removed the seriousness on his face and tapped his fingers on the wooden table thoughtfully: It seems that some political systems that were copied from previous lives still need to be continuously improved through practice. Can better adapt to the new environment and play the best role in the tribe.

While he was thinking about it, the attendant came in and said, "Chief, Lord Pigris wants to see you."

"Let him in."

"Chief, good news! The Aldi people promised to give our tribe 30% of the salt produced in the salt mine every year!" Pigris said happily as soon as he entered the room.

"Thirty percent of the salt mine?!" Maximus stood up in surprise: "I remember that before departure, you discussed with me that we would try our best to get 20% of the salt mine's production in this negotiation with the Aldi people. I didn't expect you. We can actually talk about 30%!”

"Chief, this is not entirely my fault." Pigris glanced at the map on the wooden table, and at Maximus's signal, he found a wooden chair and sat down.

"The record of the First Army was so dazzling that my negotiations with them went very smoothly." Pigris said modestly: "However, I only asked for 25% at the time, and the extra half was Al The Dee people added it on their own initiative.”

"The Aldi people added it on their own initiative..." Maximus immediately became cautious: "What additional requirements do they have?"

"The Ardi people have two demands." Picris said seriously: "The first request is that the Ardi people hope that we can help them keep the salt mines for a long time, as long as the Otariat or other tribes invade them The southern territory threatens the survival of the salt mines, and we must all send troops to help the Ardie people repel the invading enemies and defend the salt mines.”

"We are allies with Aldi, and we should help them according to the covenant and resist the invaders. The Aldi people are a little worried!"

Maximus raised the corners of his mouth and smiled: "It's normal to think about it. When the Pannonians came to attack us last year, they didn't even send a single soldier to help us... This request... I can agree to it. , what about the second one?”

There was a strange look on Pygris's face: "I heard from Cleobrotus, who was negotiating with me, that this second request was made by their great leader. Akupagos hopes that you, the leader, will Able to marry his granddaughter Genian Davra.

I specifically inquired that Gniandafla is the only child born to Nikkal Redes, the eldest son of Cleobrotas, the elder of the Ardei tribe, and the daughter of the chief of the Ardei tribe. She is sixteen years old this year and is said to be very long. It must be beautiful..."

As soon as he heard Pygris' second request, Maximus, who was already a political creature, first reacted: This is a good thing that has been sent to his door, so of course he must agree.

But he looked embarrassed and fell into silence.

Seeing this, Pigris quickly persuaded: "Chief, the Ardi people made this request because they also hope to have a closer relationship with our Nyx tribe. By marrying Gnian Davra, you will be married to Ardi. The leader and their most prestigious elder Cleobrotus became a family, and then we had a war with the Pannonians, and we were able to get help from the Ardeii.

And in this way, the Aldi tribes in the north will have no worries about interacting with us, and the Aldi people who have lost their tribal territories and are living in poverty will no longer hesitate to join us..."

Maximus said hesitantly: "Of course I know the benefits to our tribe of marrying the granddaughter of the leader of Aldiyi, but... I have already married two wives, and now I want to marry again, the people will how to think?"

"Chief, not only will the people not have any objections to you, but they will also be more grateful to you!" Pygris persuaded loudly: "Anyone with a discerning eye can see that if the Aldi people give us such a high share of the salt mine, then It’s all the dowry of your third wife, Genian Davra!

Our tribe has always been nervous about the use of salt, which has even affected the people's work in the fields and military training. If you marry Gniandafula, this problem will be completely solved. Not only do the tribesmen not have to worry about being exhausted due to lack of salt, but they also don’t have to worry about being able to store the more meat they get from slaughtering livestock and catching river fish... Chief, your marriage will improve the lives of the tribesmen. become better! "

Maximus sighed softly and said helplessly: "Okay, you will bring this matter up at the next political hall meeting. If no one has any objections, you and the etiquette instructor Kephisophon will be responsible for handling this matter. thing."

"Yes, I will definitely make this wedding very lively!" Pigris said excitedly.

"It doesn't need to be too lively." Maximus reminded him softly: "Don't forget Nesia."

Pigris was shocked, remembering that he had gone to the hospital to see his lame leg some time ago and received enthusiastic help from the leader's wife. He said with a little shame: "Yes, leader, you are right."

Maximus didn't want to say more on this issue, so he changed the topic and asked, "You followed the First Legion to the southern part of the Ardei tribe this time. Did you find anything?"

Pygris said quickly with understanding: "Chief, when I went south this time, I found that there are quite a few problems within Ardei."

"Oh?" Maximus put on a listening posture.

“The Ardi people are now actually divided into three parts, the tribes living in the mountains and along the upper reaches of the Kupa River to the north, the tribes living along the Mrezhnica and Korana rivers to the south, and the tribes living in the mountains and hills to the west… …

These tribes in the north have either lost their original land or the land is barren. They are eager to change, but the entire Aldiyi tribe does not have the ability, so they took the initiative to come to us...

These tribes in the west are also weak because of the barren land. However, many of these tribes have followed Carlsipimpas as pirates and can survive on the supplies they robbed. Therefore, Carlsipempas Si's prestige among these tribes is very high...

These tribes in the south were the strongest, but because they were worried that their compatriots from the northern tribes, whose homes had been destroyed by the Segestikas, would squeeze out their land and share too much of their wealth, they huddled together and refused to make compromises. The great leader Akoupagos, who had repeatedly suggested that he should help the northern tribes more, was dissatisfied.

The strongest of these tribes in the south is of course the main stronghold owned by Acoupagos, followed by the tribe of Ambrasinos. Ambrasinus is very sociable. He is the father-in-law of Aristarchus. Aristarchus trusts him very much. These tribal leaders in the south ostensibly obey the orders of Aristarchus, but I found that They seem to care more about Ambrasinus's advice, but this Ambrasinus is not usually very conspicuous, and he feels like he is Alistakas's follower..."

"It's interesting." Maximus touched his chin: "You continue."

"Chief, this grandfather-in-law of yours -" Pygris wanted to make a joke, but facing Maximus's gaze, he felt a little guilty. He coughed: "Although this Cleobrotus is The most trusted tribal elder of Akupagos, Aristakas is not close to him, and even rejects him. The leaders of the southern tribes are not very close to him, but the chiefs of the northern and western tribes are close to him. good.

The main reason for this is that he has implemented several measures promulgated by Akupagos in recent years to help the northern tribes and bridge the conflicts among the entire tribes. This will naturally harm some interests of the southern tribes.

Another main reason is that Cleobrotas' tribe is not located along the Mrezhnica River and the Korana River, but in the hills between the Mrezhnica River and the mountains to the west. It is a relatively large His tribe, strictly speaking, his tribe should belong to the west...

However, Cleobrottas did not seem to care about Aristarchus's rejection. He had been fully assisting Aristarchus during the battle south. It is said that Archuppagos and Cleobrottas They grew up together like brothers and have a deep friendship. He may regard Alistakas as his nephew..."