Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 114

[Chapter 13 Hera’s Wedding Celebration]

Davos suppressed his excitement and said to Marigi: “Now the city-state is distressed by the lack of money in the treasury, and your return is just in time. As a commercial officer in Amendolara, change the situation where there is almost no trade in Amendolara. , it is your duty to increase taxes for the national treasury! I hope you will study the city-state well, think hard, and come up with a good plan!”

“I will do my best to do it well!” Mariji showed an eager look.

“And…” Davos stopped talking just after he said it: I’ll talk about the proposal in a few days, after all, Marigi just came back.

Seeing that Davos did not speak any more, and did not dare to ask, Marigi said, “That’s right, my lord. Two people from the Pythagorean school of Tarantum came with the ship to Amendolara, saying yes. I was invited by you.”

Davos hurriedly asked, “Where are they now?”

“It should be looking for you.” Marigi said uncertainly.

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Soon, Davos met the Pythagoreans in his own mansion: one called Mattikoris, one called Mentotikels, two The age of the individual does not seem to be young, it should be no more than 30 years old.

Therefore, Davos, who had just returned home, said with a smile: “You look very young!”

This statement annoyed Mattikoris, and he said loudly: “Math is not based on age to judge the level. No one can compare my quick calculations in Tarantum! Do you think I am willing to come to this remote town by myself?”

Davos chuckled: “Look at how young I was when I became the ruler. Officer. If I look down on your young age, don’t I look down on myself?!”

Mattikoris was taken aback.

“In fact, on the contrary, I am very happy that the Pythagoreans are all young people. Because they are young, they are energetic; because they are young, they are ambitious; because they are young, they dare to break the rules and think that their predecessors dare not. Think! This is especially important in the academic field, isn’t it?!” Davers said passionately.

Mentotik Els, who had been silent before, widened his eyes.

Mattikoris muttered embarrassedly: “What you said makes sense…”

“Don’t worry! I will strongly support the development of your school in Amendolara, and I will provide you with a large house for free. You live and teach, as long as you do not violate the laws of Amendolara,

you can develop your students in Amendolara without any restrictions. I believe that with your abilities, you will create you in Amendolara The brilliant career that the classmates in Tarantum could not create! Make up for the regret of your ancestor Pythagoras!”

Davos’s commitment and encouragement ignited the passion of the two young people, and they respected Davos After the salute, he asked Davers to send someone to take them to the house, and they would start work immediately after a short rest.

Davers, of course, couldn’t ask for it.

When the two of them were far away, he could still hear Mattikoris’ voice: “That consul is not bad! Really good! Than Tarantum…”

“Mattikoris, please keep your voice down. It’s in someone else’s house!”

Davos

couldn’t help laughing when he heard this.

“Do you really intend to fully support the development of the Pythagoreans in Amendolara?!” Cristoia walked out of the side room, put her hand on Davos’ shoulder, and said worriedly: “I heard that Bi The Dagoras School has a bad reputation. They act secretly and disrespect the gods. Instead, they believe that everything is made up of “numbers”. It’s not welcome!”

Davos smiled indifferently: “What does it matter, aren’t we Greeks accustomed to living in harmony with gods! We won’t be completely ruled by gods like the Egyptians, and if we disrespect gods, we will be executed. What’s more, it is not easy to become a disciple of the Pythagoreans, except for a few highly educated nobles, ordinary people can’t pass their test, which is why their school can’t grow. And they are against democracy ”

Oh…” Cristoia’s eyes flowed: “Do you think they will support you?”

“What effect does their support have on me!” Davos shrugged and said, “But at least it means they don’t. It’s going to be a big hassle. Also, don’t think they’re only doing math, they’re deep into philosophy, music, art…and one more thing you’re interested in, academically they advocate gender equality.

” Really?” Cristoia asked in surprise.

“Of course it’s true. It is said that Pythagoras’ wife is his student. I heard from Architect.” Davos smiled: “With their occupancy, you will have no shortage of banks in the future. Employees who know how to keep accounts.”

“Didn’t you say they can’t develop?” Cristoia remembered what he had said before and rolled her eyes at him.

“Of course it won’t work according to the current method of the Pythagoreans. However, after these two young people hit the wall, I don’t believe they won’t change.” Davos said confidently.

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In the early morning, wild flowers bloomed all over the Amendola Mountains, colorful and red, a romantic sea of flowers, most of which were purple thyme, swaying in the mountain wind, spreading the rich fragrance all over the city .

Pairs of men and women dressed in costumes came out of their houses and gathered in the square…

More than 1,500 newlyweds turned the small square into a happy crowd.

The morning light shone on their happy smiling faces, and their eyes were focused on the central platform: there stood a statue of Hera carried from the Temple of Hera in Metapontum, the goddess holding the right hand With a cane, he lightly twisted the corner of his clothes with his left hand, and with a kind smile, he faced the newlyweds under the stage.

The statue is surrounded by several priestesses in white robes, dancing sacred dances and singing carols…

After the ceremony, High Priest Hera used her clear and penetrating voice to speak to countless people in the audience. The newlyweds said: “Today is a beautiful day, and God Hera will witness your happy union here! The Greeks cherish the family the most, and a happy marriage is the symbol of the prosperity of the family and the cornerstone of the city-state’s stability! …”

The high priest stepped forward, leaned over and asked, “Hera entrusted me here to ask all the men present, ‘Will you be willing to shelter your wife from the wind and rain, and love her until the end of her life, no matter how difficult it is? ?”

The men headed by Davos said without hesitation: “Yes!!!”

“Hera entrusted me to ask all the women present, ‘Are you willing to manage the family for your husband, raise children, no matter what happens ?

How difficult is it to go up, respect him until the end of life?”

The women headed by Cristoia said sincerely: “I do!!!” The

high priest smiled: “Now the newcomers can kiss each other!”

Diver S and Cristoia, Geogris and Dania, Olivers and Mitra (Due to the early arrival of the Hera priests of Metapontum yesterday afternoon, Davos hurried to Marigi I didn’t expect Marigi to readily agree to the proposal. In fact, Marigi, who was influenced by the royal system in Persia, didn’t care much about Olivers’ reputation and wealth. What he cared about was that Olivers was a close friend of Davos. , and it was Davos himself who proposed)… Countless couples stared affectionately and kissed sweetly…

Stromboli, who was watching, couldn’t bear to look at it, but protested in a low voice: “This is against Greek tradition. Yes, it’s too immoral! The Inspector… the Inspector should stop them!”

“The Inspector has already visited Tarantum.” Skombras laughed: “I think this Hera ceremony is quite good. Interesting.”

“‘Happy marriage is a sign of a prosperous family and the cornerstone of a city-state’s stability.’ This sentence is very reasonable!” Raphias also sighed.

“I have never seen this kind of sacrificial ceremony of Hera before.” Cornerus was a little puzzled.

“I heard that the consul rushed to the residence of the high priest at night to discuss and decide together. It must be the idea of the consul.” Protesilaus guessed.

“Listening to you, it seems that your consul is an interesting young man.” Heraclea’s messenger, Anrocris, looked at the square and said with a smile.

“God Hera blesses you!” The high priest said devoutly with his fists to the sky.

Several priestesses began to throw holy water on the stage, and the newcomers sang the hymn of Hera reverently.

As soon as the marriage ceremony was over, the firefighters on the field started pouring water into the field with crock pots filled with water. Although they were notified in advance, the women still screamed and hid in the arms of their men. www.sonicmtl.com While the men were protecting their wives, they had to snatch the firefighter’s crock pot. The screams continued throughout the venue, and the scene was cheerful and lively…

“It’s so interesting! It’s so interesting!” With a look of excitement, Lottesilaus suddenly turned and ran back.

“What are you doing?” asked Terry Todmus.

“Go back and get the water jug!” Protesinus ran without looking back.

“Take a crock pot?” Terry Todmos was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood. Seeing the excitement on the field, he was also moved, and shouted: “Take more crock pots!”

“Yes, take more crock pots!”

“Scombras was also childish, and he also lamented: “It’s a pity that I got married early!”

“Amendolara has not been so lively for a long time!” Raphias sighed.

Stromboli was touched by this sentence, watching the water mist rise in the field, condensing into a seven-color rainbow in the sun, he stopped complaining for a while, and muttered: “It’s not like this will be held on this day every year in the future. A celebration?!”