"You will decide this issue after you discuss and decide on Giogris, and then implement it yourself." Davers tapped the dining table with his finger and said solemnly: "Assi, you mentioned the river port just now. Now, merchant ships from Great Greece to Rome use Kesrera and Antium as transshipment ports. Whether it is by land or water to Rome, it is quite troublesome, so in order to develop Rome better in the future, Ostia must be rebuilt as soon as possible.

As for population issues, we are just going to return Antium, Vilitre and Satneycomm to Wolsey, and then all the populations of these three cities will be moved to Ostia (in fact, it can only be counted as the population of two cities. The people of Satneycomm are infected with the plague, and there are not many left)....”

Ascestes showed a hint of embarrassment and said, "Your Majesty, your proposal is very good! But whether it is to rebuild Ostia or to relocate the population of the three towns, this is beyond my duty as the Chief Executive of Rome."

Davers smiled slightly: "Probably the new appointment letter of the Senate will arrive tomorrow and you will be appointed as the wartime governor of the Latinum region."

Davers' words were beyond the expectations of Ascestes, which made him feel a little unbelievable. After all, the Governor of the Kingdom of Dionia is recognized as the most powerful high-ranking official, and many veterans are flocking to it. But so far, only Sedorum, Cypoulos and Antonios have served as the ones. These three people have outstanding abilities and each represent a large force. Now he has squeezed into the top ranks of the kingdom's politics. He is both excited and nervous, and his voice is trembling: "Your Majesty... are you saying that I... serve as the Governor of the Latinum region?!"

"What? You don't want to?" Davers looked at him with a smile.

"Thank you for your trust in me. I will do my best to fulfill the duties of the governor!" Ascesters immediately expressed his gratitude to Davers. He knew very well: without Davers' strong recommendation, with him under 50 years old, it would be difficult to get into this position.

"The power is great, but the responsibility is greater!" Davers said in a serious voice: "The Latinum region is the center of the kingdom's northward expansion strategy. There are many races and complex relations. In the past, it was a region with frequent wars. As outsiders, our people under our jurisdiction were mainly local natives - Latins. How can we ensure the safety of our territory here? How can we ensure the stability of the entire region? How can we make the people here support the Kingdom?... These are all issues that you need to pay attention to and urgently resolve in the future. I hope you can unite and cooperate with the chief executives such as Antrapolis, Nicomarcus, and Teris to strengthen the connection and exchanges between the towns here, and build our territory here into an iron plate, laying the foundation for the next step of continuing northward advance!"

Ascesters nodded vigorously. He looked solemn and didn't say anything. He obviously felt the pressure.

Davers patted his shoulder and comforted him: "I believe that with your ability, you can fully control this new position! If you encounter any difficult problems, you can also write to me directly!"

Ascesters' eyes lit up: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Davers turned his head and looked at the commander of the Fifth Army: "Ascesters' appointment letter is another appointment issued by the Ministry of Military Affairs, Giogris, you will be appointed as the commander of the Latinum region!"

"Me?" Giogris was extremely surprised, half open his mouth, and food was stuffed in his mouth, looking a little funny. He shook his head hurriedly: "I can't! I can't! This position should be held by Amintas...Matonis...Lizaru...and even Olivers...one of them, because they have all made quite a lot of military achievements!"

"Whoever has more military achievements and who has always had a qualification is not the primary factor in becoming the commander of the Latinum region." Davers took a sip of wine and said seriously: "But first, it depends on who is the most suitable! When I announced in the camp which legion is willing to stay in Latinum, only if you actively ask to stay, the position of this commander has already determined! Now is the war period, and Latinum is the area we have just conquered. The kingdom needs a commander to sit here, but he does not need to actively expand. He needs to strictly restrain the army, and at the same time, patiently train soldiers, pay attention to the situation in this area carefully, and prevent any possible accidents.

And when the enemy really appears, he not only has to command his own legion, but also the reserve troops of each town, as well as the allies in the Latinum region, and you happen to be the most suitable candidate!”

"Giogris, congratulations! I also think you are the most suitable candidate for the commander of the Latinum region. I hope we can cooperate happily and jointly maintain the stability of the political situation in this region!" Yassistus also sincerely congratulated Giogris.

Giogris no longer postponed. He thanked Davers and said: He will definitely fulfill his duties as a commander and protect the Latinum region!

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Davers sent away two subordinates who were about to be the kingdom's most prominent position in the Latinum region.

The slave took down the banquet in the living room and cleaned it up, only Davers and Clotokataks remained in the living room.

"What do you think of their appointment?" Davers suddenly asked his son.

"Mr. Ascesters is outstanding in his ability and is convincing to be the governor of Latinum! But Master Gior...." Although Crotokataks did not finish his words, he had already expressed his thoughts.

Davers looked at him and asked seriously: "You were there before I came to Rome, at the military meeting held at the Satneycomb Camp. When I asked, 'Before I went to Sicily, I need to leave a legion in Latinum,' besides Giogris', other legion commanders expressed this intention, but were there other legion commanders who expressed their willingness?"

Crotokataks simply replied: "No! Even Lord Amintas believed that 'Latinum has been completely conquered, and there is no need to keep the army stationed again.'"

Davers sneered: "So is this kind of practice that only pursues one's own honor, wants to gain more military achievements, but is not willing to take the overall situation into consideration and sacrifices one's own interests worth advocating?"

Crotokatax thoughtful: "...so Father, you are a reward for Giogris as Commander Latinum and a silent criticism of other legion commanders?"

Davers said with a gentle head, "In addition, Giogris usually seems a little clumsy. Unlike Amintas, Matonis and others are brave and active in doing things, but he can complete every task assigned to him, and so far, his army has the least casualties."

Crotokatax recalled carefully: Indeed, the 5th Legion is the most complete legion.

"So based on these two points, Giogris is undoubtedly the most suitable person among these legion commanders to serve as Latinum commander." Davers warned softly: "Crotto, as a superior, do not affect your judgment of your subordinates with personal likes and dislikes. Only by based on his performance in actual affairs and his behavior at critical moments can he make an accurate evaluation of him, and arrange suitable positions for him, so that he can display his maximum ability..."

After hearing this, Crotokatax nodded seriously and expressed his understanding.

Davers coughed lightly and asked again, "Do you have any other ideas about Ascesters becoming Governor of Latinum?"

Crotokatax felt strange and asked back, "Father, is there any problem with this appointment?"

Davers looked at him with a bright look and said in a deep voice: "Asister himself has no problem. He is indeed the most suitable candidate for Governor Latinum! However, you should not ignore his background. His uncle Antonios is now the governor of the Doni region, and his father-in-law Vesba is now one of the rotating presidents of the Senate. His brother-in-law Bagule has always served as the chief executive of an important town in the Kingdom. He has a high prestige among the Lucanians and has a considerable prestige in the Senate.

This time, the Apulia region was attacked by remnants of the former fleeing forces, and the Pucheti region became the focus of the attack. Someone in the Senate proposed that Sylvim Chief Executive Bagule be the wartime governor of Pucheti... If I approve this proposal, then three governors and one rotating chairman of the Senate. As the core figure in this power relations network, he will inevitably become the most powerful person in the Kingdom of Dionia, besides me. What do you think about this?"

Crotokataks did not think of this before. He was surprised at first, and then fell into thinking, but in the end he couldn't help but persuade: "Father, I heard that Lord Yasser has been following you when he was in Persia. He is one of your most trusted subordinates. You should not have suspicion about him."

Davers' expression became serious: "Child, of course I know that Assistes is loyal to me. I even know that more than 10 years ago, he rejected Antonios's favor and did not provide support for the candidates of Chief Executive of Naxos selected by Antonios in the Senate. However, always being vigilant in power is a basic ability that a king must possess! Power is easy to bring corruption, and highly concentrated power is more likely to make people ambitious, use power for personal gain, trade money and power, and even rebellion, causing war... I believe that you should have a lot of knowledge when you follow Antinos in the academy to study the past history of various Mediterranean countries.
Chapter completed!