Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davers suppressed his excitement, and said to Mariji: "Now the city-state is distressed by the lack of money in the treasury, and you are just back. As the commercial officer of Amendolara, he changed the situation where Amendolara has almost no trade. , Increase taxes for the national treasury, this is your duty! I hope you study the city-state and think hard, come up with a good plan!"

"I will do my best to do it well!" Mariji showed a eager look.

"And--" Daveus's words just stopped and stopped: Let's talk about the relatives in a few days, after all, Mariji just returned.

Seeing that Davis didn’t speak anymore and didn’t dare to ask, Mariji said, “Yes, sir. Two people from the Pythagoras school of Tarantum came to Amendolara with the boat and said yes By your invitation."

Daveus busy asked, "Where are they now?"

"It should be to find you." Mariji said uncertainly.

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Soon, Daphes met the Pythagoreans in his house: one named Marty Corris and one called Mentortic Els. Both of them looked young and should not have Be over thirty years old.

Therefore, Davis, who had just returned home, said with a smile: "You look very young!"

These words annoyed Mattikoris, he said aloud: "Mathematics is not judged by the level of age, my quick calculation in Tarantum can be compared with no one! You think I am willing to go to this remote Did the small town come?"

Daphes chuckled: "You see that I am not a young man and become a consul. If I look down on your young age, wouldn't I look down on myself?!"

Mattikoris was taken aback.

"In fact, on the contrary, I am glad that the Pythagorean school is all young people. Because it is young, it is full of energy; because it is young, it has great ambitions; because it is young, it dares to break the routine and think what its predecessors did not dare Thinking! This is especially important in the academic field, isn't it?!" Davers said passionately.

The silent Mentor Tick Els opened his eyes wide.

Mattikoris murmured embarrassedly: "What you said makes sense..."

"You can rest assured! I will strongly support the development of your school in Amendolara, and I will provide you with a large residence for you to live and teach free of charge, as long as you do not violate the laws of Amendolara, you can stay in Amen Dolara does not have any restrictions to develop your students. I believe that with your ability, you will create a brilliant career in Amendorala that your classmates in Tarantum cannot create! Make up for your ancestors Sorry for Dagoras!"

Davos' commitment and encouragement ignited the passion of the two young people. After saluting to Davos, they asked Davos to send them to the house. They took a short break and started working immediately.

Of course, Daphus was desperate.When the two went further, he could still hear Mattikoris' voice: "That Archon is good! It's really good! By Tarantum..."

"Marti Corris, you can whisper to me, still in someone else's house!"

...

Daveus listened, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Do you really intend to fully support the development of the Pythagoras School in Amendolara?!" Christosia walked out of the partial room and put her hand on Dave's shoulder, saying with some concern: "I heard Bi The reputation of the Dagorasian school is not good. They act clandestinely and disrespect the gods. Instead, they think everything is composed of "numbers"... In the past, there have been many conflicts with citizens’ conferences and councils in the big Greek city-states, so everyone Not welcome it!"

Daphes smiled indifferently: "It does not matter, we Greeks are already accustomed to the harmonious relationship between man and God! It will not appear that the Egyptians are completely ruled by gods, and if they do not respect God, they will be executed. Besides, it is not easy to become a disciple of the Pythagorean school. Except for a few highly educated nobles, the general population cannot pass their test, which is why their school cannot grow. And they are against democracy !"

"Oh..." Kristoa's eyes flow: "Do you think they will support you?"

"Whether they support me or not!" Daveus shrugged and said, "But at least it means that they will not be a big trouble. And, don't think they only study mathematics, they have philosophy, music, art... …With in-depth research. There is also a place of interest to you, and they promote equality between men and women academically."

"Really?" Kristoa asked in surprise.

"Of course it is true. It is said that the wife of Pythagoras is his student. I listened to Archita." Daveus said with a smile: "With their stay, your bank will not be lacking in the future. Employees who will keep accounts."

"Don't you say that they can't develop?" Christosia remembered what he said before and gave him a blank look.

"According to the Pythagorean school's current method of course, it is certainly not possible. However, after these two young people hit the wall, I don't believe they will make changes." Davers said confidently.

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In the early morning, wild flowers bloom all over the Amendola La Mountain, colorful, a romantic sea of ​​flowers, which is mostly purple thyme, swaying in the mountain breeze, spreading the rich fragrance throughout the city.

A pair of men and women dressed up, came out from their respective houses, and gathered in the square...

More than 1,500 newly-married couples turned the small square into a joyous crowd.Dawn shone on their happy smiling faces, and their eyes focused sharply on the central platform: there stood a statue of Hera from the Temple of Hera in Metapontum, with the goddess holding the right hand The staff, the left hand twisted the corner of the dress lightly, with a kind smile, facing the newlyweds under the stage.

Around the idol is a group of priestess in white robes, dancing a sacred dance of priests, singing carols...

After the ceremony, the Hera high priest said to her countless newcomers in her clear and penetrating voice: "Today is a beautiful day, and Hera will witness your happy union here! Greeks The most cherished family, a happy and happy marriage is a symbol of family prosperity and a solid foundation of the city-state!......"

The high priest stepped forward and leaned over and asked, "Hela entrusted me with asking all the men present here,'Do you want to protect your wife from the wind and rain, no matter how difficult it is, love her until the end of her life ?"

The men headed by Daphes said without hesitation: "Will!!!"

"Hera asked me to ask all the women present,'Are you willing to manage your husband's family and raise children, no matter how difficult it is, respect him until the end of your life?'

The women headed by Christoia said sincerely: "I will!!!"

The high priest smiled: "Now new people can kiss each other!"

Daphes and Christoya, Geogris and Dania, Oliver and Mitra (Due to the early arrival of the team of Hera priests in Metapontum yesterday afternoon, Daeves hurried to go Marighi said that he did not expect Marighi to agree readily. In fact, Marighi, who was influenced by the royal system in Persia, did not care much about Oliver’s reputation and property, but what he cared about was that Oliver was intimate with Davers. 'S friend, and it was Daveus who personally raised the relatives)... Countless newlyweds stared affectionately and kissed sweetly...

Seeing Stromboli on the sidelines, he could not bear to watch, but protested in a low voice: "This is contrary to the Greek tradition, it's too customary! The inspector... The inspector should stop them!"

"The Ombudsman has already visited Tarantum." Scombras laughed. "I think this Hera ceremony is quite interesting."

"'Happy marriage is a sign of prosperity of the family and a solid foundation of the city-state.' This sentence makes sense!" Rafias also exclaimed.

"Hera's sacrificial ritual I have never seen before." Cornelius was puzzled.

"I heard that it was the consul who rushed to the high priest's residence at night to discuss the decision together. That must have been the consul's idea." Protsilaus speculated.

"Listening to you, it seems that your consul is an interesting young man." Heraclea's messenger Anloris looked at the square and said with a smile.

"Great God Hera bless you!" the high priest said piously to the sky with both hands.

Several priests began to throw holy water to the audience, and the new people also sang the hymns reverently.

Just after the marriage ceremony ended, the firefighters on the side of the field carried the water-filled crocks and began to pour water into the field. Although they were notified in advance, the women still screamed and hid in the arms of their own men. While protecting their wives, they had to snatch firefighters’ crocks. The screams continued throughout the venue, and the scene was lively and lively...

"It's so interesting! It's so interesting!" Prote Silos looked excited and suddenly turned around and ran back.

"What are you doing?" Trito de Mos asked.

"Go back to get the water jug!" Protinos ran without looking back.

"Take a crock?" Trito de Moss froze for a moment, and immediately understood it, watching the excitement on the field, and also excited, shouting: "Take more crocks!"

"Yes, take a few more!" Scombrus was also childish, and he also lamented: "Unfortunately I got married early!"

"Amendolara has not been so lively for a long time!" Lafaias sighed.

Stromboli was touched by this sentence, looking at the water mist rising in the field, condensing into a rainbow of colors in the sun, and he stopped complaining for a while, muttering, "It’s not going to be held on this day every year in the future. Celebration?!"