Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

It was drizzling drizzle.

Alcibidas took the pack to leave the port area, and after reaching the avenue, went straight to the city of Turi.

Since Alcibidas had many industries in Turri, he would come to Turi almost every one or two months, and every time he came, he would find that there will be some changes in the city of Turi, making him I often sigh: The development of the Kingdom of Dionysia is really too fast!

And this time, there have been many new changes in Turriy: In the past, there were dozens of large waterwheels along the Krati River in Turriy that transported clear water to the city through the elevated water bridge. Through the transfer of the water tower, it reaches the large fountains in orderly distribution in various parts of the city. Residents only need to go to the fountain closest to their home to fetch water. It is very convenient, and there is no need to worry about water use.And this drought has taught the Dionysians not only that they cherish the water more, but also let them plan ahead and take more water storage measures, such as in the residential area of ​​the outer city, the courtyard of each household There are built water reservoirs, and they are covered with wooden boards to prevent the evaporation of water.Many citizens even raised funds to build a small altar in Poseidon in their residential area.

Although the drought was over, the temporary food shops built by the city hall of Turiri in various markets in the urban area are still full of people, and more than before, because by this time the people's households have basically finished eating the food stored.

Alcibidas looked at the long dragons lined up ahead, and the people basically maintained a good order, remembering a series of recent events in China:

His mother state, Lijim, had no fertile land and had not produced much. After becoming a free city in the kingdom, Lijim was backed by Dionysia, the trade was prosperous, the territory was safe, the citizens were wealthy, and luxury was the norm. There is no excess stored grain.After the drought also ravaged Lijim, several rivers in the territory were cut off, and the city soon began to run out of food.

Feeling panic at the Legislative Assembly, he hurriedly asked for help from the Kingdom of Dionia.Davies ordered Li Jim to allocate a batch of grain, and sent someone to tell them again and again: to control everyone's purchases.

Li Jim’s officials didn’t even care about it. The grain was put on the market and was bought by Li Jim’s wealthy people, so he had to ask Dionia for help again.

Dave Sis, despite his ugly face and anger, approved another batch of grain for Lijim and warned them that Dionysia’s grain reserves would supply nearly 2 million people throughout the kingdom and would not There is surplus food supply to Lijim.If there is a shortage of food afterwards, please find a way for yourself.

It stands to reason that Li Jim should have learned his lesson this time, but in fact he did not.

The generals and members of the Legislative Council privately divided this batch of grain. Some people even got the grain and put it in their own grain shops for sale at high prices.And the merchants of Lijim also took action, went to buy food in various parts of the Mediterranean, and then shipped back to Lijim market to sell them at high prices. They also went to Dionysia and tried to make money in the same way. Severe punishment by the Ministry of Commerce of the Kingdom.

There are not only wealthy businessmen, but also ordinary civilians and a large number of free porters in Lijim City. They do not have enough money to continue to buy food on the market, but the price of food in various grain shops in the city is too high, but the meeting is not strict. People’s complaints.

At this time, some people exposed the fact that the "Lijim Council had twice embezzled the relief food given by Dionysia for free", which finally aroused the anger of the people.They assembled, robbed grain shops, wounded businessmen, and even shouted the slogan "We don't want to be a free city, Li Jim should be merged into Dionysia".

When Alcibidas left Lijim and came to Turriy, the riot was still going on...

Alcibidas sighed, pressed this annoying emotion, and went straight ahead. After passing through the city guard's investigation, he led the pack into the inner city.

It was almost dusk, and the Victory Square was still full of excitement: the merchants were shouting loudly; the bards were rapping loudly here; some students of the Dionysian Academy were giving lectures, which both exercised their Boldness and knowledge, and promote the major he learned to the public; some artists perform simple psalm, music, and even drama that they just created here, and continue to improve their works through the reaction and feedback of the audience .

Around the Victory Square, the public discussed the content of the announcement of the old mansion posted on the stone wall; under the steps in front of the library, young people read the stories in the book aloud, surrounded by children who listened carefully; and in Next to the fountain in Turi, the women were chatting while drawing water, and the children were laughing and fighting in a water battle... This is a warm and peaceful scene!

Seeing this, it is hard to believe that, in fact, Dionysia is having a war, and it is about to trigger a greater war!Alcibidas sighed in his heart. He crossed the Victory Square, bypassed the Great Hall of the Senate, and came to the forbidden place named "The Hill of Kings" by the Turiyi people. He was immediately stopped and questioned by the court guard.

Alcibidas showed his identity and origin, and immediately the guards rushed to the king’s mansion on the mountain to give a briefing.

While Alcibidas was waiting, the guards were inspecting the items he was about to bring up the mountain. Alcibidas was quite used to it.

At this time, a white covered horse carriage with two white horses came from the east under the guard of the guard.Although the carriage is not inlaid with gold and silver, the exquisite design of the carriage, the splendid ornaments drawn on the carriage and the beautiful hanging on the white horse all show the grace and elegance of the owner of the carriage.

"Brother!" The cloth window beside the carriage opened, revealing a beautiful face.

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Agnes let Alcibidas get on the carriage, and let the inspected pack squad follow, and then head towards the top of the mountain.

"Is the father's body better?" Agnes asked with concern.

"It's the same as before. He was paralyzed in bed and couldn't walk. The doctor sent by His Majesty treated him several times without much progress... But he doesn't like to lose his temper like he used to. Say,'Think of Turri to come and see you.' But, you know..." Alcibidas shrugged helplessly.

When Agnes heard it, her face was suddenly full of melancholy. Of course she knew what Alcibidas was referring to.

In these years, every time General Chief Atili Cruz came to Turui, he would always use various methods to side-by-side to remind Daveus that he should choose Apox, son of Agnes, as heir to the throne.

Especially at a family banquet two years ago, some drunk Atelier Cruz publicly declared: "...Christoya is not a pure Greek (the Greeks in Asia Minor and the foreigners are even married. More), and once a princess of Persia, if her child Croto Kataks inherited the throne, I am afraid that it will cause public criticism. Moreover, Croto Kataks is too gentle and not suitable for succession to the king. Apok Si is intelligent and pure in blood, and should be the qualified heir of Davers..."

After these words were spoken at the banquet, Daveus was furious. He was most taboo for others to intervene in the matter of the kingdom that the throne inherited. He deliberately provoked disputes to destroy his family.So angry, not only smashed the wine bottle in his hand, but also ordered the guards to drive him out of the mansion, ordered him to return to Lijim immediately, and never be allowed to come to Turui.

From then on, Atelier Cruz's prestige was greatly diminished in the Legislative Council, and the parliamentarians who usually pleased him began to stay away from him.Atelier Cruz, who was hit by this, was unhappy, drunk all day long, and suddenly fell and fell into a coma one day.After the rescue, the person was awake, but he was paralyzed and could not walk...

Thinking of these past events, Agnes looked sad: after this happened, she was the most uncomfortable in the middle.On the one hand, she felt very sorry for Christopher, although Christopher later said generously that Atelier Cruz was drunk, she didn’t mind, and as usual, and Agnes They get along well, but Agnes has always felt guilty; on the other hand, her father fell ill with alcohol and she felt that she should take part of the responsibility.So this incident has always made her feel guilty.

At this moment, she hesitated for a while and said: "...I will ask His Majesty to lift the original ban and allow her father to come to Turui!"

Alcibidas shook his head and said, "Agriness, don't ask for your majesty! You also know the temper of the father's man. He doesn't come to Turui, it's good for you and the children!"

Agnes listened to this, opened her mouth, and finally remained silent.

Seeing this, Alcibidas comforted her and said, "Father can't come, you can go to Lijim to see him."

Agnes's eyes suddenly lighted up: Yes, I can go to Lijim, Your Majesty should not stop you!

The two chatted in the carriage for a while about the recent anecdotes in the city of Lijim and went to the king's mansion.

As soon as I got off the carriage, I saw several figures rushing over: "Uncle! Uncle!......"

According to the blood relationship, only the two children of Agnes can be qualified to call Uncle Alcibidas, but in order to prevent the children from being separated because of this difference in affection, they also specially talked to Alsi Bidas talked about having all children call him uncle from the beginning.

Therefore, the children who ran at the front were not Apox and Avia, but Briantes and Yunis.

"Uncle, what good gift did you bring to us this time?" Briantes said, his eyes straight toward the piggyback behind the carriage.