Chapter 206 - 138 Joint Deliberation System_2
From his heart, Maximus did not want to hand this position to Gaius, because this guy was always lackadaisical and did things half-heartedly. But with the establishment of each department this time, the scale was so large and the talent pool so small, the most suitable candidates, Capito and Volenus, already had their assignments. Looking around, only Gaius seemed barely suitable. After all, he was a senior member, with a long-standing history, and he had experience in material storage.
As for Magus, he was still too young, only 15 years old. While he could manage the finances, managing subordinates and gaining respect from the public would be difficult. Promoting him too quickly might not benefit his growth!
Gaius was stunned.
Although he was now the deputy supervisor of the warehouse, he was basically idle. He never cared much about it because, although he joined as a slave, he used to be a Roman citizen and had complex feelings towards Rome. Moreover, he never believed the rebel army could be a match for the Roman Army, so he drifted along with the tide, taking things as they came.
But now, the situation was different. They had arrived at a new place, with no more ties to Rome, and with vast fertile land here, everyone was pushing hard to build a new home. Watching those who joined later than him being given important roles, the long-suppressed ambition in Gaius’s heart started to stir too. However, he knew well that Maximus’s impression of him wasn’t good, so he started to feel regret in recent days, cursing himself for not being more proactive in the past.
Unexpectedly, Maximus called out his name.
Afraid that his hesitation might leave Maximus with an unwilling impression, he sprang up and loudly declared: "Leader. I am willing to take this role as Financial Officer, and I will strive to do it well!"
Maximus was also surprised, seeing Gaius so enthusiastic for the first time, and then he smiled: "With you saying this, I can rest at ease! Let me recommend you a Deputy Officer, Magus, you will take on the role of Financial Deputy Officer, responsible for managing the treasury."
"Yes, Leader!" Magus replied loudly.