ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 1086 A New Job
"Maximus!...Maximus!..." came a shout from behind.

Maximus turned around blankly, but the person calling him was Gorgeon.

Maximus was surprised. Although he had been in and out of street taverns frequently in the past ten days or so, so he got to know the well-informed Gorgion, but he didn't think he knew him well enough to let him chase him out alone and care about him.

With vigilance, Maximus asked calmly: "Is something wrong?"

Gorgeon walked up to him and said seriously: "I want to talk to you about your job search."

Maximus is not one of those penniless refugees in his hometown who came across the ocean to Dionia in search of a better life. He was once a Roman aristocrat. Not only did he have many years of experience in government affairs, but he also participated in many events. If it weren't for the conquest of Rome during the war, he would have been able to securely enter the Roman Senate in no time. He also had quite a lot of political experience. Every time he saw Gorgias enter the tavern, he always felt that this man was intentional. He unintentionally led the diners to argue and spread certain news... This approach reminded him of some of the tricks used by the Roman senators to fool the people, so he thought that Gorgion was not simple, so he didn't interact with him too much. touch.

At this time, Gorgeon's proactive contact aroused his alertness, and he immediately refused: "I'm sorry, I have to go home quickly now, I don't have time."

Gorgeon raised his eyebrows, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure and said calmly: "Five days ago, you were attacked by a Roman on the way to the Demo Government Affairs Office in the Western Outer City. If the patrol team hadn't arrived in time to arrest the gangster, you might still be lying in the hospital for treatment."

For fear of worrying his family, Maximus didn't tell anyone. Unexpectedly, Gordion told him, and his face immediately changed: "How do you know?"

Gorgeon smiled coldly: "Do you think the patrol team appeared there by chance? I'm afraid you don't know that just yesterday your youngest son was playing by the pool in the middle of the building you rented. If it weren't for some people If you don’t stop me, I’m afraid I’ve been kidnapped by a Roman… Do you have time to talk to me now?”

Maximus's face changed drastically. He didn't expect that the Romans who hated him for "rebellion" had already targeted his family. He almost wanted to rush to his family immediately, but he suppressed this forcefully. Impulsively, looking directly at the person in front of him, he asked in a deep voice, "Who the hell are you?"

Gorgiang suppressed the slightly sarcastic smile on his face, and his whole temperament suddenly changed. He said solemnly: "Let me introduce you again, my name is Gorgiang, and I work in the intelligence department of the Kingdom of Dionia. Work!"

The intelligence department of the Kingdom of Dionia? ...Hearing this term, Maximus instinctively felt a kind of fear, which was the result of being interrogated by them all night long in the slave camp. He subconsciously took a step back and whispered: "You... want What are you talking about?"

Gorgion glanced at his retreating foot, as if he could see through his mind, looked at him sharply, and said softly: "You should be very clear that your report has attracted some Romans to criticize you. Resentment, you and your family have become the targets of their revenge, and the reason why you are safe and sound until now is because of the secret protection of our intelligence department, but this protection is not indefinite!"

Maximus stared at him, but his eyes showed a bit of weakness. He heard the threat in Gorgias words, but Gorgias words also hit the mark on what he was most worried about.

Gorgeon moved to another topic as if nothing had happened: "Master Tratus, the general manager of the Thurii region of the intelligence department, once wanted you to join us, but you refused. You must have thought that you had just gained freedom at that time. There is a better way to go, but now?

Maybe you have the patience to work hard in the kingdom for more than 10 years, so as to obtain the qualification of a full citizen?Or you can go and settle in the southern part of Iberia, but that place is not very stable yet. When the indigenous people attack, can you escape safely with your wife and children?Or did you finally decide to leave the kingdom and live in other strange places? …”

Every word Gordion said impacted Maximus's psychological defense, causing his eyes to flicker, and he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "...What exactly do you want to say?"

"Join us!" Gorgeon spoke in a low volume, but loudly.

In the past, Rome did not have an intelligence department, but many nobles had a group of patrons who were responsible for snooping on privacy, inciting people, using destructive methods to seize people's land... and so on, doing some dirty things, so Maximus He believes that the intelligence department of the Kingdom of Dionia also does this kind of despicable business. Of course he disdains it because of his noble birth, but now he seems to be in a desperate situation.

Maximus's face was uncertain. He hesitated and struggled for a while, then tentatively said: "...What are the benefits of joining you? Can I become an official citizen as soon as possible?"

Gorgeon said seriously: "Even if our intelligence department directly serves His Majesty Davos, if you want to directly become a formal citizen, it is impossible under the constraints of "Dionysian Law", but we have More opportunities to make meritorious deeds can help you become an official citizen more quickly——"

"I remember you are not an official citizen yet." Maximus said with a hint of sarcasm.

Gorgeon smiled slightly: "Actually, I have been for a long time. Because of official duties, I deliberately let the diners in the tavern think so."

"So, you are from Epirus and you came to Dionia only five years ago... Are these information also false?"

"These are all true, but not long after I came to Dionia, I joined the intelligence department and was ordered to perform tasks at the Brindisi Naval Base in Pucetti, and I also served in the military from Epirus and Peloponnese. During the invasion of the former Apulian region of the Sa peninsula, I won their trust and acted as a guide. In fact, I secretly told the Ninth Army their every march route, which eventually led to their destruction. For this reason, I established Great work, he became an official citizen two years later and was transferred back to Thurii to serve..."

Gorgeon said quite proudly: "Although our intelligence department seems inconspicuous, it is actually very important. Once something important happens, let alone the city administrator, even the wartime governor and military commander will De Lai took the initiative to ask for help from the intelligence chiefs in our various regions. We owe all their military exploits and political achievements. As His Majesty Davos said, we are the heroes of the kingdom hiding in the dark and the dedicated guards. Keeping the kingdom safe!..."

Seeing that Maximus was deep in thought, Gorgeon struck while the iron was hot and continued: "What's more, you have joined the intelligence service. Although you are not a citizen yet, you have become one of us. Your family will receive our full support. Protection. Your life will also be greatly improved, because you may perform tasks in another capacity and receive double pay..."

Maximus listened, so he had difficulty making a decision for a while. He said hesitantly: "Let me go back and think about it..."

Gorgeon saw that he was a little moved, and then said: "You'd better make a decision as soon as possible, because the arrest of the suspects who plotted to assassinate His Majesty King Davos is almost over, and our protection of your family is almost over. It’s almost over.”

When Maximus heard this, he became anxious and blurted out: "I...I...I decided to join you."

Gorgeon showed a victorious smile: "This is a wise choice! Report to the white courtyard next to the Western Outer City Inspectorate tomorrow morning!"

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Also on this evening, the residence of Lysias, the recently retired administrator of Thurii, one of the five rotating presidents of the Senate, welcomed a distinguished guest - Milon, the administrator of Catanai (Milon is The administrator of Catanai, who took over after Sipulos was transferred to Thurii, has just expired and returned to report on his duties).

Back then, Lysias and Milon were political rivals in Crotone. They fought fiercely for their own interests. Later, Lysias won and Milon was expelled from Crotone by the citizens' assembly. At that time he hated Lysias very much in his heart.It was not until Dionysius led the army of Syracuse to invade Magna Greece that Myron was recalled to Crotone.

For the survival of the city-state, the two temporarily buried the hatchet and worked together until Crotone was merged into the Kingdom of Dionia. There was no conflict of interest between the two. Instead, they were both born in Crotone. The sub-seniors needed to support each other more in the unfamiliar political arena of Dionia, so the hostile relationship between the two finally improved, and after more than 10 years of contact, the two Crotones, who had different personalities and were once enemies, People eventually become friends.

"Myron, you came tonight, aren't you worried about your work report tomorrow?" Lysias asked with a smile.

"There is nothing to worry about in the report. Katanai has developed more prosperously in recent years. The elders will know that I have a lot of credit for this!" Milon was quite confident and said straightforwardly: "Okay. Come on, stop pretending, you know why I came here to see you tonight! District Chief Executive! I want to become the Chief Executive of the East and West Sili Region, and I need your support!"

"The chief executive of the East and West Sili regions..." Lysias was not surprised. He touched his chin and said thoughtfully: "It does not belong to the chief executives of the regions that His Majesty needs to personally designate (Davos is here) In today's Senate meeting, it was proposed that 'Since the southern region of Iberia, the Roman region, and the western region of Sicily are located on the border of the kingdom, the situation they face is more complicated. For the safety and stability of the kingdom, he must personally determine the position of the chief executive of the region. Except for the candidates, the candidates for the chief executives of other regions are all freely selected by the elders, and he does not interfere in any way." In fact, Daves exchanged the rights and interests of electing the chief executives of the regions for the passing of the other three resolutions. The same as he envisioned), and you have had many years of experience as the administrator of Naxos since you were the administrator of Naxos, and your political performance is also good, especially in the last war. The situation is already very familiar. Logically speaking, it shouldn’t be a big problem for you to be elected as the chief executive of the East and West Sili regions..."

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