Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

In fact, in the traditional Greek concept, it is not Hades’s priesthood to control rivers and springs, but since he showed miracles in Turi Spring and brought him back to life, the Dionysians gradually thought that Hadi Si is the real protector of spring water and drinking water, but Poseidon becomes a supplement.

At this time, several women were holding multiple crocks by the pool, chatting and drinking water.The children chased around the pool and the surrounding stone pillars.

The two children of Asimus were eager to try and wanted to join, which was stopped by Fulvia.

Although Masim was amazed and puzzled about how the water in the pool came out, he did not ask, but followed the slaves all the time, stepped on the stairs, went up to the third floor, and walked along the somewhat dark corridor to the Rental room.

Several tenants were encountered along the way, and they all greeted the slaves more humbly. Apparently, the owner usually let this slave take care of the whole rental building.

Although the room was simple, with only a bed, a table, and a few chairs, it was neat and spacious, and it had good lighting. It was much stronger than the house where he lived in the slave camp, and Maxim decided to rent it immediately.

After putting the package in the room, he followed the slave to the tax office and signed the rental agreement.

Finally, the matter of renting a house was settled. The time had come to dusk. Both Sims and his wife felt a little hungry, and the two children had no fun to play with. So Sims decided to take the family to eat something. ,Fill the stomach.

There are many restaurants near the place they rented. Among them, the Christosia restaurant is the most famous. It was full early and there were people queuing outside.

But considering the price issue, Massims finally chose to eat at the cheaper street front pub.

This street-facing tavern generally has only a circular counter. The stone counter has multiple circular pits. The unsealed wine cans, beer cans, and clay pots are embedded in these pits. The stone walls at the end of the counter will be inlaid. A shrine, but not generally Hades, but the Greek god of wine Dionysus.

When the Masim family walked into the frontage tavern, there were already some diners in the store, making the small store a bit crowded.

The kitchen lady at the center of the counter saw them and immediately asked the smiling probe: "Would you like something to eat or drink?"

"What can fill your stomach?" Massims asked, looking at the bottles on the counter.

"Bread, cheese, vegetables, nuts and olives... can be provided to you right away. Of course, if you need to drink a little hot soup, we can also prepare the goat soup and beef soup on the spot, boil porridge and Bean porridge, but it will take a little time." The kitchen lady looked at the Masim family and estimated their needs. She said fluently: "Of course, the most important thing here is that we can provide you with all kinds of kingdom production. Wine and beer, and prices are relatively cheap."

"Bring me four pieces of bread, four slices of cheese, then two bowls of porridge, and a large bowl of lamb soup." Massimos thought for a while and said.

"Don't drink some wine?" The kitchen lady tried to persuade: "It seems that you have gone a long way. You should be more tired and thirsty. It's better to drink a beer and moisten your throat to relieve your fatigue."

Maximus is not an easy person to be persuaded, but when he saw the diners holding wine glasses and talking loudly at the counter, he suddenly changed his mind: "Bring me a beer."

"Which kind of beer do you want to drink?" The kitchen lady pointed to a round pit in front of the counter and said enthusiastically: "I recommend Christoya beer to you. This is the brewery under Princess Christoya." It was they who invented the Dionysian beer, so their beer is the most authentic, the best to drink, and very refreshing. It is very popular with the people of the Kingdom. Because of the high demand, most of the output has been Those damn wealthy businessmen and officials buy storage and use it for banquets and treats. Not many are sold on the market. Our pubs have only gotten some because of their special relationship. Although the price is a little more expensive, it is very rare."

Despite being talked about by her, Maximus still suppressed the desire to speak, saying, "Give me a regular beer."

Although the kitchen lady persuaded to fail, she did not show frustration, and said to him with a smile: "Okay. Then one bread is 5 Opol, four bread is 20 Opol... a total of 67 Obo Oh, converted to 9 drachmas and 3 opels, you pay the money first, and I will prepare food for you immediately."

Yes, the price of this dinner is close to one month's housing rent!If it was before, Maximus cares about this little money, but more than three years of slave life has made him aware of the hardships of life. He took a breath and counted 10 drachmas from the money bag to retrieve 4 Opol.

The kitchen lady looked into the crowd and shouted loudly: "Eh! There are children who want to eat, please give me a seat!"

She shouted in her sharp voice, and someone really got up from the bench against the wall. Forvia quickly rushed over with the children, thanked the diners, and sat down.

Massim stood by the counter.

Soon, the cook put all the bread and cheese he ordered into a small wooden basket and handed it over.

Massim felt that the bread was still hot, and could not help but nodded secretly for the pub's carefulness.

The cook unveiled a wooden lid, extended it into a stone pit clay pot with a slender wooden spoon, scooped up beer, poured a full glass, and handed it to Masim, as for the porridge and goat soup It takes time.

After receiving the beer, Maximus took a sip and immediately felt that his dry throat was nourished.In fact, there was no beer in Rome before, and Simism began to like to drink this cheap and worry-free drink in the slave camp.

The family sat in the corner and began to eat, while Massimo chewed the bread while listening carefully to the diners.

"Hey, have you heard? It is said that "The Kingdom is preparing to send troops to the fortress defense of southern Iberia and northern Etrunia" to be cancelled!"

"You are mistaken, it is impossible to cancel. If the kingdom does not send troops to the border to defend, then the looting of the barbarians in those mountainous areas will not be stopped, it will only make them grow stronger and stronger. Increasingly rampant, may also launch an attack on the kingdom's border territory."

"That doesn't exactly allow the kingdom to wage war and eliminate these barbarians. Maybe we can also get some warfare and become citizens as soon as possible."

"I heard that the Kingdom is not going to start a big war in recent years, because the last war has only been in the past few years, it is too expensive, and it has not been restored yet."

"You are right. But it is not only for this reason. It is said that whether it is northern Etruria or southern Iberia, there are continuous mountains and dangerous terrain. Most of the indigenous tribes live in the mountains. Once they can't beat the kingdom army, they are likely to hide in the mountains. It will be very difficult for the kingdom to completely destroy and conquer them, so it is necessary to send troops to defend the border first, and crack down on the barbarians who attacked. , But I heard that because of the loud opposition of the people, the decision to send a legion to defend may be cancelled, and free people will be hired to form a border defense army."

Diners exclaimed: "Is this true?"

With a move in his mind, Maximus looked at it: most of the diners wore humble linen blouses and looked shabby. Obviously, their status was relatively low. Only a few were more elegant. This person who seems to know a lot of inside information is one of them. One.

He took a sip of beer and proudly said: Of course it is true, when did I lie to you!I tell you, this matter has been discussed above. The reason why it has never been settled is that it costs a lot of money to hire the army, but the Kingdom can’t afford more money to support a special guarding the border. Mercenary army.

But I heard a friend who served as the guard of the court say that His Majesty King Davos once said firmly in the meeting that the border troops of the kingdom must be established as soon as possible!Because the territory of the kingdom is constantly expanding, it now takes ten days and half a month to reach the army from Turui to the border. Maybe it will take two, three months or even six months in the future.Once encountering an invasion by foreign enemies, mobilize the army to meet the enemy again. I am afraid that the enemy has captured the border area and killed the people of countless kingdoms. Therefore, it is necessary to form a border defense army to guard the security of the kingdom’s border. Then, regardless of the opposition of the people, he will also send troops to guard the border for a long time!"

"His Majesty King Dapheus is sincerely thinking about the kingdom, but those Dionysian citizens are too selfish!" Another diner sighed: "If I had become a full citizen, I would definitely do my best Support His Majesty’s decision to guard the border without hesitation as an army soldier!"

"Cut!" another diner said disdainfully: "As a registered freeman, if the kingdom decides to build a mercenary army composed of freemen, I will definitely join without hesitation, and I don't want an Obo As long as I’m paid, I’ll immediately become a full citizen of Dionysia."

Several diners followed suit.

"If you become a full-time citizen and you have another place, you will definitely regret it." Someone said suddenly, and then caused a burst of laughter.

"The Kingdom of Dionysia has a vast territory and a large population. Why wouldn't it have the money to support a small mercenary army?" another diner asked doubtfully.