Roman Slave Owner

Fortunately, the Patriarch has already written a letter to him, and he is already prepared for this matter.

He coughed slightly, and then said, "Lamia, as far as I know, Sura contracted Asia’s tax for 5 years with 240 million sesters, and you have received no less than The income of 1 billion Sesters, am I right?"

Hearing this, there was a commotion in the Senate. They did not expect that they would have made so much money in Asia.

Many elders looked at Lamia with weird or contemptuous eyes. He was really a group of greedy vampires.

Lamia's face turned red, and then said, "I don't know this, I haven't received so much money myself."

"Dear elders, here is a report on loan sharks provided by the Governor of Asia Leberis to the Senate. Because of the long distance, he has just been delivered to my hands. I hope everyone will look at it."

Serrabio said.

After speaking, he gave the report to the elders for review, and the elders looked at it after receiving the report.

"According to this report, it has been more than 8 years since Sura levied taxes on Asia, but many Asian people still have not paid off this debt. The poor Asiatic people have been displaced and some have been sold into slavery. They scolded us. The Romans were greedy vampires. But some people were still not satisfied. Not only did they earn four times the profit of the tax contract they had originally contracted, but they also wanted to lay down on the people of Asia and **** their blood for a lifetime."

Serrabio gave generously.

The veterans who heard this nodded their heads, no matter what they thought, at least on the surface they must behave as if they hate loan sharks.

This is the political correctness of Rome!

Lamia was flushed. He looked at the allies who bewitched him, only to find that they looked at their noses and their hearts, and they had no intention of coming out to help him speak.

This annoyed him so much, could it be that he was sold by these damned guys.

"General Levy discovered that a large number of Asians hated the Romans so much that they even hoped that the Pontus army would win the war. This is a very terrible thing. That's why he made this proposal to Governor Leberis. So I think Governor Leberis’ decision is not only reasonable and legal, but should be commended by the Senate. I don’t know what the senators think?”

Serrabio said.

Lamia was trembling with anger. I don't care if you want to be a moral gentleman, but don't do it with my money. That's 3 million dinars per year.

"I think the veteran Serrabio is very right. The interest rates of those usury loans are indeed too high. We need to limit the interest rates of usury loans."

Archon Kota said first.

After this period of performance, Kota inherited the family's usual style, became a representative of the populist faction, and often defended the interests of the populist faction.

"I also think that Governor Liberis has done the right thing."

"Those who lend usury are too greedy."

"..."

The elders all spoke out and expressed their support for Leberis, which made Lamia extremely disappointed.

A smile appeared on Serabio's face, and it seemed that the matter was okay.

"I think we should pass a law to limit usury interest rates in the provinces of Rome."

Kota said.

Hearing this, many people were shocked, even Serabio was no exception.

He did express his hope that Kota could support him before the meeting, but he did not expect that he would have such an idea.

Those loan sharks stood behind and didn't know how many nobles and knights, if limiting interest rates would be their lives.

"Archon Kota, are you serious?"

Lamia asked in shock.

"Of course, I hope that a citizens' assembly can be convened to legislate on this matter. I think the interest rate of usury should not exceed 1 per month."

Kota said.

Serabio couldn't help frowning, but Kotar didn't tell him about it before the meeting.

If this law is passed, will many people hate Li Wei?

"I think this matter should be considered carefully. This matter is too far-reaching, so don't make a hasty decision."

Serrabio said.

He is Li Wei's spokesperson in the Senate, and his meaning is Li Wei's meaning, which shows that Li Wei does not want to get involved in this matter.

Seeing this, many people breathed a sigh of relief, Li Wei's strength is still very strong, as long as he disagrees, then there is still room for redemption in this matter.

"Serrabio makes sense, we should discuss this matter again."

"It's too hasty to enact legislation so soon."

"..."

One veteran spoke, and some even supported Li Wei just now.

Kota gave them a helpless look, these guys are really hypocritical.

"I have decided, and I will submit this matter to the citizens' assembly."

Kota insisted.

"Kota, are you sure you want to do this?"

At this time, Du Miqius said.

"Yes it is."

Kota said.

Suddenly the Senate was noisy, some people supported it, and some opposed it.

If this bill is actually submitted to the citizens' assembly ~www.novelmt.com~, it is very likely to be passed. No citizen likes those who lend usury, except for the nobles and knights who lend.

At this moment, a civilian security officer walked in.

"Dear veterans, Li Wei's messenger asked to see him and said that he had brought news from the front."

Hearing this, the chaotic Senate immediately calmed down.

"Let them in, maybe we won the battle."

Serrabio said excitedly.

Soon a military civic officer walked in, his face was scarred, he looked extremely vicious, it was Sainas.

Looking at the hundreds of senators in the Senate, he looked a little nervous.

But after discovering Anius, he straightened his waist immediately, and in any case could not show his timidity in front of Anius.

"Dear elders, on Lake Izshini, General Livy led the Roman legion to defeat the 300,000 Pontus army. Killed 50,000 enemies and captured more than 100,000 enemies. Now General Livy has entered Bisinia. , Is marching towards Galicia."

Sainas said loudly.

I heard an exclamation from the Senate.

"This is unbelievable. We defeated the 300,000 local army. This is an enemy with a full 50 legions."

"Bless the gods, today must be a lucky day in Rome."

"We should offer sacrifices to the gods."

"That's right, we should hold a grand ceremony of thanksgiving."

"..."

The veterans talked a lot, and under the guidance of some people consciously or unconsciously, no one raised the topic just now.

Kota was disappointed, but he would not give up.

Later, the Senate unanimously decided to hold a grand ceremony to thank the gods for this victory.

After leaving the Senate, Lamia stopped Serabio.

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