Chapter 940
"You and Giogris can decide on this after you have discussed it." The Devers tapped the table with his fingers and said solemnly, "Asi, you mentioned the river port just now. Now, the merchant ships from Greece to Rome use Casrella and Antium as the transfer ports. It is very troublesome to travel to Rome by land or by water. So, for the better development of Rome in the future, Ostia must be rebuilt as soon as possible.
As for the population problem, since we are going to return Antium, Villette, and Saturnicum to Wolsey, we can move the population of these three cities to Ostia (in fact, we can only move the population of two cities. There are not many people left in Saturnicum because of the plague). "
The Asistes looked troubled. He said, "Your Majesty, your suggestion is very good! But whether it is rebuilding Ostia or moving the population of the three cities, it is beyond my responsibility as the governor of Rome. "
The Devers smiled. "The Senate will probably send you a new letter of appointment tomorrow or the day after. You will be appointed as the wartime governor of Latin."
The Devers's words surprised the Asistes. After all, the governor was recognized as the most powerful official in the Kingdom of Diónia. Many senators flocked to this position, but so far, only Cypross, Antonius, and Cypross had held this position. These three men were outstanding, and each of them represented a considerable force. Now that he had squeezed into the ranks of the top political figures in the kingdom, he was both excited and nervous. His voice was trembling. "Your Majesty … You mean … You want me to be the governor of Latin?!"
"Why? You don't want to? "The Devers looked at him with a faint smile.
"Thank you for your trust in me, Your Majesty. I will do my best to fulfill my duties as governor!" The Asistes immediately expressed his gratitude to the Devers. He knew very well that without the recommendation of the Devers, it would be difficult for him to sit in this position since he was less than 50 years old.
"If I am promoted to governor, I will have more power, but also more responsibility!" The Devers said solemnly. "Latin is the strategic center of the kingdom's expansion to the north. There are many races here, and the relationship is complicated. In the past, it was an area where wars frequently occurred. As outsiders, the people under our rule are mainly the natives, the Latin people. how can we ensure the safety of our territory here? How can we ensure the stability of the whole area? How can we make the people support the kingdom? … These are the problems that you need to focus on and urgently solve next. I hope that you can unite and cooperate with Antrapolis, Nicomachus, Teris, and other governors to strengthen the communication between the towns here, build our territory here into an iron plate, and lay the foundation for the next step of our northward advance! "
The Asistes nodded. He looked solemn and did not speak. Obviously, he was feeling the Devers's pressure.
Dyvers patted him on the shoulder and comforted him. "I believe that with your ability, you will be able to handle this new position well! If you encounter any problems that are difficult to solve, you can also write to me directly! "
The Devers' eyes lit up. "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Devers turned to look at the commander of the fifth army. "Along with the letter of appointment from the Asistes, there is another letter of appointment issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs. Giogris, you will be appointed as the commander of the Latin area!"
"Me?!" Giogris was extremely surprised. His mouth was half open, and he looked a little funny with food in it. He hurriedly shook his head. "I can't! I can't! This position should be taken by one of Amyntas, Matonis, Lizaru, or even Olivers, because they have made a lot of achievements! "
"Achievements and seniority are not the most important factors in becoming the commander of the Latin area," the Devers took a sip of wine and said seriously, "but who is the most suitable! When I announced which army was willing to stay in Latin, you were the only one who volunteered to stay, and this position was already decided! We are at war now, and Latin is a region we have just conquered. The kingdom needs a commander here, but we don't need him to actively expand. Instead, we need him to strictly control the army, and at the same time, train the soldiers patiently, and carefully monitor the situation in the region to prevent any possible accidents.
When the enemy does appear, not only will he have to command his own army, but he will also have to command the reserve troops of the various towns, as well as coordinate and command the armies of the entire Latin area. You happen to be the most suitable candidate! "
"Congratulations, Giogris! I also think you are the most suitable person to be the commander of the Latin area. I hope we can work together to maintain the stability of the region! "The Asistes also sincerely congratulated Giogris.
Giogris did not refuse. He expressed his gratitude to the Devers, and promised that he would fulfill his duty as a commander and protect the Latin area!
… …
The Devers sent off the two most prominent subordinates of the kingdom in the Latin area.
After the servants removed the banquet in the living room and cleaned it up, only the Devers and Cloto Catax were left in the living room.
"What do you think of their appointment?" The Devers suddenly asked his son.
"Lord Asistes has outstanding ability, and he deserves to be the governor of Latin! But Lord Giogris … "Although Cloto Catax did not finish his sentence, he had already expressed his thoughts.
The Devers looked at him and asked in a serious tone, "Before I came to Rome, you were also present at the military meeting in the Saturnicum barracks. When I mentioned that we need to leave a legion in Latin before we go to Sicily, other than Giogris, did any other legion commander express this wish?"
Cloto Catax answered straightforwardly, "No! Even Lord Amyntas thinks that Latin has been completely conquered, and there is no need to leave a legion to guard it. "
The Devers sneered, "Then, is this kind of practice that only cares about pursuing one's own glory and wants to gain more military merits, and is not willing to consider the overall situation and sacrifice one's own interests worth advocating?"
Cloto Catax pondered, "… So, father, you made Giogris the commander of Latin as a reward for him, and also a silent criticism of the other legion commanders?"
The Devers nodded slightly and said, "Also, Giogris seems a little clumsy, not like Amyntas, Matonis, and the others who are bold and proactive in doing things, but he can complete every mission given to him, and so far, his legion has the least casualties."
Crotocatax thought about it carefully, 'Indeed, the 5th legion is the one with the most complete personnel.'
"So, based on these two points, there is no doubt that Giogris is the most suitable person to be the commander of Latin among the legion commanders." The Devers warned softly, "Clotho, as a leader, don't let your personal likes and dislikes affect your judgment of your subordinates. Only based on their performance in practical matters and their actions at critical times can you make an accurate evaluation of them, and only then can you arrange suitable positions for them, so that they can play to their best …"
After listening, Cloto Catax nodded seriously, indicating that he understood.
The Devers coughed softly and asked again, "Do you have any other thoughts about Asistes becoming the governor of Latin?"
Cloto Catax was puzzled, and asked in return, "Father, is there a problem with this appointment?"
The Devers looked at him with bright eyes, and said in a low voice, "There is nothing wrong with Asistes himself, he is indeed the most suitable candidate for governor of Latin! However, you should not ignore his background. His uncle, Antonios, is now the governor of Downey, his father-in-law, Vespa, is now one of the presidents of the Senate, and his brother-in-law, Bagoule, has always been the governor of an important town in the kingdom. He has high prestige among the Lucanians, and also in the Senate.
This time, Apulia was attacked by the remnants of the former fugitives, and Puchetti became the focus of the attack. Someone in the Senate proposed that Bagoule, the governor of Silveum, be the wartime governor of Puchetti … If I approve this proposal, then there will be three governors and a rotating president of the Senate, and Asistes, as the core figure of this power network, will inevitably become the most powerful person in the Kingdom of Diónia, apart from me. What do you think about this? "
Cloto Catax did not think of this before. He was surprised at first, and then fell into deep thought, but in the end, he could not help but advise, "Father, I heard that Lord Asistes has been following you since you were in Persia, and he is one of your most trusted men. You should not be suspicious of him."
The Devers's expression became serious, "Son, of course I know that Asistes is loyal to me, and I even know that more than 10 years ago, he refused to support Antonios' choice of the governor of Naxos in the Senate. However, always being vigilant in the face of power is a basic ability that a king must have! Power tends to lead to corruption, and highly concentrated power makes it easier for people to become ambitious, abuse power for personal gain, trade for money and power, and even have rebellions and wars … I believe that you must have learned a lot when you studied the history of the Mediterranean countries with Ancitanos in the academy.
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