Rome Must Fall

Maximus then asked: "What knowledge is imparted?"

Emmerich replied: "The history of the tribe and the knowledge of nature."

Maximus was noncommittal and asked instead: "You know how to treat diseases, but what do you use to treat them?"

"Mainly herbs, which are the wealth given by nature to mankind."

"How are your medical skills?"

"After our race became the slaves of the Pannoni, many druids were killed by them. The reason why I can survive until now is because of my medical skills." Emmerich said calmly, he did not directly Brag about yourself, but this is the best proof.

He is a druid who is in the upper echelon of the Skodisqi people, and he has very good medical skills. He must have a high prestige among the slaves. No wonder he can become the organizer of the riot... Maximus thought in his heart, and mouthed He said, "You are so anxious to see me, what's the matter?"

"Honorable leader." Emmerich bowed and saluted again, and said loudly: "Thank you very much for defeating our enemies and rescuing us from their enslavement! I want to know what you think of us Skodisci people. What are the arrangements?"

Although Emmerich was nervous and anxious to know the next fate of himself and his tribe, he spoke very tactfully and carefully. His more than ten years of slave life taught him to be cautious and forbearing. Although he looked very cautious when he was released from prison today. He was a little impatient, but Maximus's two rejections poured cold water on him. What's more, when he took the initiative to help the rebel army, he deliberately obtained some information about this team and knew that this seemingly young leader was actually It's not simple, so he is very cautious at the moment.

"Arrangements?" Maximus patted the back of the chair and did not respond directly, but asked: "I want to know what you want?"

This question of Maximus was related to the future destiny of him and his people. Emmerich no longer beat around the bush, he said sincerely: "We have suffered too much from the Segestica people, and we are eager to think about it." Be free and we will do anything for you!"

"Who do you mean by 'we'?" Maximus asked again.

"All the Skordisqi people who were rescued by the leader today." Emmerich replied in a deep voice.

Maximus patted the arm of the chair again: "Why don't you ask for your freedom and leave here?"

"Honorable leader, our tribe has been destroyed for more than ten years. Even if we are free, where can we go?" Emmerich said sadly: "To the east is our enemy Pannoni, to the west is The Aldiyi tribe has never had a good relationship with us Skodisqi people in the past. Apart from them, we are surrounded by mountains, dense forests, wild animals, snakes and insects. We are weak and have no food. I am afraid we will not survive for two or three days without leaving here. …”

"So you want freedom, but you choose to stay..." Maximus asked coldly: "Aren't you worried that we will still enslave you like the Pannonians? Because this will be very good for our tribe. benefit."

"I'm not worried." Emmerich said with a determined expression: "I saw with my own eyes your people treating our injured tribesmen who were forced to fight against you. They were very focused during the treatment process and were definitely not lying; I I also heard that you are from outside the mountains, and many of you were once slaves... I think you, the leader, will treat us well!"

Maximus still looked serious: "You are a smart man, but do other Scodisians understand this?"

"I will make them all understand this truth!" Emmerich said confidently.

Maximus stared at him for a long time, Emmerich always looked calm.

Maximus slowly said: "My arrangement for you Skodisqi people...our Nyx tribe will not allow slaves to exist, so they will be free from the moment you join our tribe! ——”

Emmerich was overjoyed when he heard Maximus say: "However, you should know very well that no tribe will accept outsiders easily, not to mention that all my companions have experienced many hardships together. We have participated in many battles to form the tribe we have today. Once you join the tribe, you have to share the benefits of the tribe. This is obviously unfair, right?"

Emmerich shook his head and said softly: "We have never had such extravagant hopes. As long as we can live a better life than before and not lose our lives easily..."

Emmerich's show of weakness made Maximus smile slightly: "After you Skodisqi join in, you will become the reserve people of our tribe——"

"Preparatory people?" Emmerich was stunned when he heard this unfamiliar term.

"...As reserve ethnic people, their food, clothing and housing are provided by the tribe, which is definitely better than the pig houses and pig food here. Their lives and property are protected by the tribe and no one is allowed to infringe on them. Their dignity is also Under the protection of the tribe, no one may be discriminated against... In addition, they must obey the tribe's arrangements and work diligently to cultivate land, build roads, and cut trees..."

As Emmerich listened, he felt something was wrong: Although the lives of the tribesmen have been improved, their lives are protected, and they are not discriminated against, they still have to work non-stop under the supervision of others. Is this freedom?

"Three years!" Maximus saw that the other party's face was getting worse and worse, and suddenly raised his voice: "It only takes three years of hard work to contribute to our Nix tribe and prove to all the people that you have Sincerity, and you have also become familiar with the life of the tribe in the process of these three years, understand and can consciously abide by the laws of the tribe, then you will become the official tribe of the Nix tribe and enjoy the same rights as other tribes. For example, each person will be allocated 50 acres of land, and can be recruited by the tribe and fight for the tribe...

Notice! If they can kill an enemy in a frontal battle, they will be promoted from an ordinary tribesman to a second-class tribesman. The tribe will allocate another 10 acres of land to him, and he will win the respect of other tribesmen.

If he kills two enemies in the next battle, he will be promoted from a second-class tribesman to a first-class tribesman, and the tribe will allocate him another 20 acres of land.

If he kills three more enemies, he will be promoted to a knight by a first-class tribesman, and the tribe will allocate him another 20 acres of land..."

After listening to Maximus's words, Emmerich first changed from dissatisfaction to calmness, then his face became happy, and gradually he opened his mouth in surprise...

As a druid, Emmerich not only stayed in various tribes in Skodisci, but also went to other Celtic tribes to learn and exchange knowledge with the druids, such as the Bos in the north. The Yi people, the Taurisi people, the Noriki people (these all belong to the Celts)...

Even when he was young, he had learned Latin and knew something about Rome, the powerful neighbor on the Italian peninsula to the west, but he had never heard of any force or race having such a strange system. Zhu interrupted Maximus: "Is this a... decree made by your tribe? 1"

"Of course it is the decree of our tribe, and it is the first decree. I am not just joking around to trick you." Maximus said solemnly: "This decree is called the Twenty-Monarchy System. Anyone who joins us in the future will Everyone in the Nix tribe will start from the lowest level of reserve tribesmen. This is not just for you Skodisqi people.

Through this decree, our tribe does not look at the origin of the new joiner, his bloodline, or his wealth, but only the contribution he has made to the tribe! The more contributions he makes, the higher his status in the tribe will be, and the more wealth and power he will gain! As long as you have talent and a willingness to do something for your tribe, it's easy to stand out! It can be said that none of the current people of my Nix tribe are aristocrats, but all of them may become aristocrats in the future! "

Emmerich subconsciously asked: "We have become nobles. Without ordinary people, how can the tribe develop?"

Maximus smiled slightly and did not answer.

Emmerich suddenly came back to his senses: This decree of the Nyx tribe will indeed give a lot of hope to the Scodisqi people who are about to join the tribe, but wealth and power need to be earned by themselves, especially if they have to work hard to earn it. By war!

Driven by the decree, the Nix people will surely burst out with great courage and strength. How many tribes will be destroyed because of this? Aren’t the captives who were escorted back in batches the new reserve people? Just like they are now! "

Emmerich remembered that the Nyx tribe had destroyed two Segostika villages in one fell swoop today. This newly emerged tribe obviously had terrifying force!

Thinking of this, Emmerich couldn't help but tremble slightly. He looked up at the young leader sitting in front. He looked calm and smiled. However, Emmerich seemed to see a ball of fire. This ball of fire might Turn the entire Great River Plain into a sea of ​​fire!

But Emmerich was not frightened by this, but was extremely excited, because only in this way can he save his compatriots who are suffering!

"What do you think?" Maximus asked softly: "Are you willing to lead your people to join the Nix tribe and become the reserve people of the tribe?"

"I am willing and will convince other ethnic groups to agree!" Emmerich replied without hesitation.

"Very good!" Maximus showed a smile. He patted the arm of the chair hard and said seriously: "From now on, you and I are a family. A family does not speak the same language. In a strict sense, , you are a scholar, and you are also good at healing. The Skodisci respect you, and you also know the Segostikas relatively well, so I decided to appoint you as the medical adjutant of the Nyx tribe’s medical department. , and also serves as a consultant to the Political Affairs Hall.”

Medical Adjutant? Political Hall? consultant? ... Emmerich was confused by these unfamiliar terms.

So, Maximus briefly explained to him the political system of the Nyx tribe.

Emmerich was even more surprised when he heard this: A small tribe does not allow leaders and nobles to simply manage the people like other tribes, but like those kingdoms outside the mountains, it sets up multiple departments to handle the tribe in detail. affairs, which shows the ambition of this young leader.

"Thank you, Chief, for your trust. I am willing to serve as medical adjutant and... counselor of the political hall!" Emmerich responded with a solemn salute.

"As long as you perform well as a medical adjutant in the next three months, I will propose in the political hall to make you an official tribe member! I believe that the chief officers of each department will agree. After all, a reserve tribe member will serve as an official. The official people who come to manage the tribe will take a long time, and some people may have opinions." Maximus promised.

Emmerich did not accept this. He said: "Since the leader said that the twenty-nobility system is the first decree of the tribe, then it should be implemented in accordance with the decree. No one can be special. What's more, treating people is also in the process. Working, this is the arrangement given to me by the tribe, and it is also in line with the tribe’s requirements for reserve tribesmen, so I am very grateful to the leader for taking care of me, but I still hope to be able to become an ordinary tribe after three years like other reserve tribesmen. civil."

"It seems that I have chosen the wrong department for you. You are so adhering to principles, so you should go to the Legal Department as an adjutant." Maximus smiled and did not hesitate due to the other party's objection. He reminded: "Actually, there are many detailed rules for the twenty-nobility system. If a preparatory tribesman makes outstanding contributions to the tribe, it can also shorten the time for him to become a formal tribesman! But since you insist, let's do as you say first. "

Maximus actually understood in his heart: Emmerich actually did not want to let himself become special among the Skordisqi people, so as to distance these tribesmen from him and become no longer so close to him. He may even have a higher-level idea, using himself as an example to tell other people in the tribe that the tribesmen can not only do hard work such as farming and building roads, but also serve as officials and work for the tribe. "

Maximus had originally intended to test this promise before, and Emmerich's response satisfied him. Not only did he not care about Emmerich's thoughts, but he was optimistic about the outcome, because he really needed it now. Emmerich used his prestige to persuade and appease the Skodisci.

As for giving him the position of advisor to the Political Hall, he can be called to the Political Hall at any time to consult on matters related to the Skodisci and Segestika people. If there are problems among the people, he can be temporarily sent to solve them, but this can avoid giving him a position of direct management of the Skodisqi people.

In this regard, Maximus is still more vigilant.

"Dear leader, I have a small request, I hope you can agree." Emmerich requested softly.

"What request?"