Bu Zhi vs Publius Valerius Publicola

Bu Zhi led a military campaign to pacify the southern tribes in modern-day Guangdong and Guangxi. He suppressed rebellions and established Wu control over the region, incorporating local leaders into the Wu administration.

Bu Zhi was known for recommending capable officials to Sun Quan, including Lu Xun and others. His recommendations helped strengthen Wu's civil and military leadership.

Bu Zhi was appointed Chancellor (Chengxiang) of Eastern Wu after Gu Yong's death. He served for four years, continuing the administrative policies of his predecessor and maintaining stability.

Publicola enacted the Valerian Laws, which granted Roman citizens the right of appeal (provocatio) against the death penalty imposed by a magistrate. These laws also made it a capital offense to attempt to become king, reinforcing the Republic's anti-monarchical principles.

Publicola voluntarily reduced the powers of the consulship, including lowering the fasces before the people and allowing appeal against consular decisions. These actions earned him the cognomen 'Publicola' (friend of the people) and set precedents for limited executive authority.

Publius Valerius Publicola, as a leading senator, helped Lucius Junius Brutus expel the Tarquins and establish the Republic. He was elected consul suffectus after Brutus's death and played a key role in drafting the early laws and institutions of the new Republic.

Publicola led Roman forces in a war against the Sabines and the Etruscan city of Veii. He achieved victories that secured Roman territory and celebrated a triumph, further consolidating the Republic's military position and his own reputation.

Publicola dedicated the Temple of Jupiter Feretrius on the Capitoline Hill, housing the spolia opima taken by Romulus. This temple became a site for the dedication of spoils from enemy commanders killed in single combat, reinforcing Roman military traditions.