Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Traditional Greek city-state temples are like tall nobles, waiting for the people to donate gold and silver, building a holy library, but seldom take the initiative to help the city-state people in the bag. And I imagined the Temple of Hades The priests and the virgins, they should use the gold and silver donated by the people to help the poor people, help the patients who have no money to see the doctor, listen to the doubts and worries of the alliance people, use words to enlighten and eliminate their confusion... and the liberation of slaves every year All the ceremonies are to be presided over by the temple... Plesinus, the Temple of Hades can provide so much help to the people of Dionysia, how can the people not be grateful for the temple and do not believe in it!"

Daveus's remarks seemed to open a window for Placinas. The method proposed by Daveus, which is different from the traditional temple, made him vaguely see the bright future of the Temple of Hades. He I was excited for a while, but I didn't know what to say in my mouth.

"Elysee is a paradise that Hades built in hell, and his temple should be a paradise for the world, the home of the people's soul! At that time, we will build a ha in every Dionysian city. The Temple of Diss, uniting people from all walks of life and all races around it, so what else can the Dionysian League be afraid of!" Daves’s tempting voice was extremely close to Pleacines’ ears Clearly: "Pleasinus, will you help me accomplish this great cause and become a high priest in the Temple of Hades?"

Presinas met Davies's expectation, weighed a little, and nodded heavily: "I will!"

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Kanios followed Avinojis to Turiri and stayed in the hotel on the south side of Victory Square.This large hotel is funded by the Alliance Elders' Courtyard and is dedicated to receiving foreign guests. Usually the rooms are rich, but now it is overcrowded.

Generals, prestigious parliamentarians, and citizens of the Southern Italian Confederate city-states such as Kaurenia, Trina, Silitine, and Crotone were invited to attend the ceremony.If it were not for the likes of Castellon’s Amiclis and others temporarily staying in the homes of Kunogolata and Cornelius, the leaders of the tribes of Lukalia in Niutum and Grumentum were scattered. Living in the homes of Wesbah, Hermon, etc., Avignogis and others in Laos even lived directly in the home of Daveus, thus reducing the reception task for the officials in charge. The hotel in Turui must not be enough. .

At this time, the lobby of the hotel is very lively. The distinguished guests belong to different city states, but they belong to an alliance. It is difficult to have a chance to gather together, take this opportunity to visit each other, connect feelings, and discuss views on current affairs...

Although Kanos, who is an outsider, received courteous reception from Dionia, he did not get a good response to his request to visit Deiss immediately.

The person in charge told him: "Admiral Davers is busy preparing for tomorrow's celebration. After tomorrow, he will sometimes see him indirectly."

Although envious of other people talking and laughing, Kanios and his men stayed quietly in the room, because he heard that the messenger of Picos had also arrived in Turi, avoiding conflict when they met.It was only after tasting Turri’s unique cuisine that it temporarily eased the anxiety in Kanios.

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In the early morning of July 25, 398 BC, citizens, families, freemen and even slaves of Dionysia gathered from all directions to the city of Turiyi, with the help of thousands of Dionyan civic soldiers who maintained order, One after another entered the city center of Turi.

In a short period of time, all the courtyards, houses, and even the roof were crowded with people. At a glance, the people and people were magnificent, and only the vast open space on Victory Square was left.

Kanios was arranged on the left step of the platform directly in front of the square. It is reported that the messenger of Picos was arranged on the right. The attentiveness of the Dionysian receptionist allowed him to avoid the embarrassment of meeting suddenly, allowing him to Calm down to appreciate this celebration.

"Oh, there are so many people! Dionia is really bold enough, and not afraid of a riot, this will be a disaster!" Someone beside Kanios said worriedly.

"It's okay to have a riot, in that case, Dionysia is finished!" another said loudly, gloating.

Kanios looked back at him like everyone else.

"Utid Moss, how did the Crotone people get you into the council! If there is riot here, do you think we can escape!" Someone recognized the speaker and retorted loudly.

"Why do you want to escape! This is not the completion celebration of the Temple of Hades! It's not right for everyone to see Hades together!" Utiedmos was not afraid of life and death.

"Are the proud Crotonians actually using verbal sarcasm to satisfy their lost mood after defeat!" Someone sneered immediately.

Utiedmouse's complexion immediately changed.

Kanyos didn't care about the verbal conflicts of these people beside him. He just carefully observed the surroundings of the square: it stands to reason that so many people should be very noisy here.However, people sit or stand as quietly as possible, and rarely move around. Maybe they have been warned by the alliance in advance, but for the Greeks who respect themselves and pay attention to freedom, this performance is also quite amazing!Yesterday, Kalios discovered this when he entered the city of Turriy, and now he has strengthened his impression again.

At this time, the loud bugle sounded together, announcing that the ceremony was about to begin, people consciously stopped talking, and focused their curiosity on Victory Square.

Hundreds of men wearing Greek armor entered the venue, and Pleacines led ten male "voicers" and 50 women all wearing white robes and taking a solemn pace. Platform.

Dionysia’s atmosphere is relatively open. Many people outside the square took their wives and daughters to watch the celebration, but dozens of women appeared at the same time, especially in such sacred occasions, even Hera or There are not so many priestess in the Temple of Eros Aphrodite, so not only the people, but also the dignitaries from the allies in front of the square began to whisper.

The tidy bugle resounded through the city again, and the square was quiet again.

The high and long voice of Plycines sounded: "In the first year of the 95th Olympia Games, in the Kingdom of Persia thousands of miles away, a group of Greek warriors accepted the love of the Prince of Persia, Cyrus, who loved Greece. Recruited and prepared to overthrow the brutal King of Persia. However, after a war, their employers died and mercenary leaders were deceived and captured by the Persians. The entire mercenary team was in despair, but great Hades did not abandon them..."

Plesinas's voice had just fallen. A dozen harpists under the platform began to pluck the strings. On the stage, 50 women in white robe opened their mouths together, and the ethereal song blew the audience like a breeze.

Karios was agitated, feeling that the hair on his skin had all been raised, and the traditional carols of the Greek temple obviously could not be compared with the harmonies trained with modern melody. Bathed in beautiful and harmonious singing, it seemed that even the soul was affected. To wash.

Everyone else in the audience, like Kanios, was completely intoxicated in the singing, and in the sobbing cry, they were also infected with that heavy weight.

The soldiers on the field used exaggerated body movements to show crying, helplessness and despair. Only one person in the center was lying on the ground, motionless.

At this time, the singing gradually weakened to silence, and the soldiers on the field began to fall asleep...

Just when the people were frustrated, a high-pitched singing sounded again, as if the lightning cut through the night sky, inspiring the spirit of the audience.

I saw a man walking out of Yongdao. He was tall and strong, with long black hair, thick black beard, wearing a black robe, holding a double-legged fork, and walked majesticly towards the center of the square...

Someone in the audience exclaimed: "Hades?! I know he is Hades!"

There was a little commotion in the crowd, and more people were staring at the field. They were already attracted by this unprecedented performance.

I saw "Hadis" came to the center of the field, standing next to the person who had been lying still, waving the double-stranded fork, seeming to be using divine power...

The song disappeared again."Hades" exited, causing the public to turn their heads to follow.

"Boom! Boom!..." A clear drum sounded from the silent square. The person lying down turned up and started to wake up the others, waving their arms and inspiring them. Finally, everyone gathered around and someone put him on Helmets with red crowns, and then arrayed in front of him, under his leadership, difficult forward...

Seeing this, any people who have heard of the legendary story of the governor Davis also vaguely understood at this moment: the extremely dazzling leader on the field should be the Davis who played the expedition to Persia!

"Devers seems to have forgotten, and he was more than a mercenary leader in Persia." Tormed, who was also watching the celebration on the sidelines, complained.

"Yesterday, Deverst came to me and said this. He said it was necessary for performance, and I hope I can understand it." Zantiparis shrugged, his expression calm.

"Well, here is Dionia, he has the final say!" Tolmed said helplessly: "But this kind of performance is quite interesting!"

The sound of the drum sounded from thin to dense, with a bugle in between.

"Wow!!!" Along the audience exclaimed, a group of soldiers appeared in the tunnel, with cavalry, infantry, and archers. They wore robes, held long shields, and lined up loosely. Under the command of the generals in shiny golden scales, they approached the Greek mercenaries who were in the square...

"They are'Persians'!" someone in the audience couldn't help shouting.