ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 175 Davos’s visit ([-])

After hearing his words, Davos also fell into deep thought, but after all, he was well-informed in his previous life. He tentatively asked: "Is it possible to build a rope bridge?"

"Rope bridge?" Little Heraclid immediately cast a consulting look. He always valued Davos's opinions.

So Davos told little Heraclid the general structure of the rope bridge (which he himself didn't know much about).

Little Heraclid, who already had extensive experience in building bridges, suddenly had his eyes lit up. He thought all the way, standing on the edge of the cliff from time to time and looking across the river: Over there were continuous low hills and lush woods. It was not impossible. As long as there is a bridge in the area you are crossing...

After walking for a while, little Heraclid said to Davos: "It feels like it should be easier to build a rope bridge across the La River. Of course, specific experiments are needed to make a conclusion. However, the most important thing about this rope bridge is The material should be rope. I just looked all the way and it would take at least 50 meters of tough rope to reach the other side..."

"The rope is not a problem." Enanilus, who is worthy of being a shipbuilder, interjected: "Just lengthen the rigging of the sailboat. I can ensure that it is strong and durable enough."

"However, the number of people passing through the rope bridge at one time is limited. We can build a few more." Davers also added.

Little Heraclid nodded, then stared at the ground and continued to think.

During the march, Davos's eyes were carefully observing the surrounding terrain. From time to time, he saw Lucanians grazing in the forest on the right. They might be interested in such a huge army. The teams, especially the heavily armed First Brigade, seemed nervous and alert. Some simply hid behind trees and rocks to peek. Even the frightened sheep ran out of the forest and into the team, but did not dare to come and ask for them.

"They should be the Lucanians from Niutum, right? The cattle and sheep they graze should be leased to the Alliance?" Davers asked with interest.

So Vespa took the sheep from the soldiers, walked to the edge of the mountain forest, and shouted to them in Lucanian.

After a while, he returned the sheep and came to Davos.

The elders gathered around and wanted to know what he had said to the locals here.

"Lord Davos, they are indeed Niutum people, but they are not all Lucanians. There is a Greek slave who used to be Udler, but is now free and married to a Lucanian widow. Now they are reserve citizens of the Alliance. Two Lucanians who were once slaves are now reserve citizens of the Alliance. One of them even married a Greek woman who was also a slave before. The others All the shepherds are small tribesmen who were once oppressed by Udler and the others, and now they have become prepared citizens of the alliance..." Weisba recounted one by one.

"How do they feel about the alliance?" Scombras asked.

Weisba glanced at him and replied: "They are very grateful to the alliance for saving them! Now that they have become citizens, they feel very free, but they have a little complaint."

"What are you complaining about?!" Scombras asked urgently.

"Complaining that the Alliance refused to let them rent more livestock." Weisba said with a straight face, trying not to smile.

"They have a good idea, but there are only so many livestock. If they ask for more, others will have none." Scombras muttered.

"Do they have any objection to charging a 5.00% tax?" Masissakus asked.

"This tax is much less than before. They now hope that the livestock will give birth to more babies, because they all belong to themselves." Weisba replied.

"It seems that Sesta and Bagule have done a good job in Niutum, and the people here have begun to accept us..." Davos smiled.

Even the senators who had previously opposed the acceptance of the Lucanians had to agree with Davos's words.

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In the afternoon, Daves' team arrived at Niutum City.

Niutum is somewhat similar to Amendolara. It is also built on a hillside, but its scale is larger than that of Amendolara, and it has wooden walls.

Just here, the cliffs on the east bank of the La River become sloping and gentle, and people can reach the river relatively easily. From here, the terrain becomes higher and the area becomes more and more open. Further north, you can reach La River and Xin The area between the upper reaches of the Ni River, the Lucanians call it "the fertile soil in the mountains". In fact, its terrain is not flat, but compared to the mountainous areas, it is much better, and the land is also It was relatively fertile and suitable for farming, so it became a settlement of small tribes. This is obviously why the Lucarians of Niutum chose to build a city here.

In the morning, Kesima received a notice from the Chief Executive's Mansion: Davos, the lifelong governor of the Dionysian Alliance, was about to visit.

Kesima, like other Lucalia young people, enthusiastically signed up and came to greet him. After this period of publicity and the rumors he had heard before, Kesima had long been eager to see this famous general in the league and the rumored star. "Son of God".

Although the waiting time was long, when he saw the huge team arriving, Kesima, who was already a little tired, quickly cheered up and followed Cesta to stride forward. He saw the person surrounded by the crowd: he He is very young, but everyone around him has sincere respect for him, which makes him exude an indescribable majesty. However, he always has a friendly smile on his face and treats everyone in return. Sincere greetings, majesty and gentleness actually formed a strange harmony in him...

"Sir, I violated the order of the Senate, I made a mistake!" Cesta said frankly to Davos.

"No, it's because we don't understand the situation here. You have done a good job here! It turns out that you are an excellent city administrator. This is the view shared by the elders and I!" Davos said to him kindly The previous practice was affirmed.

"Thank you, sir!" Cesta was relieved. He had heard from the slave sent by Felicius that the Senate was dissatisfied with his killing of prisoners.

"Master Davos, hello!"

"Bagule, you have accomplished the task assigned to you by the alliance brilliantly! I have also fulfilled my promise. Look, not only did I bring your father and your tribe, I also brought a special person. My guest, guess who it is?" Compared with Sesta's conversation, facing Bagule, Davos seemed more relaxed, and actually made a joke.

"I can't guess." Bagule replied, rubbing his head naively.

"Look back."

"Ah...Andrea?!"

"It's too late to recognize her now. Andrea will punish you for forgetting her!" After Davos joked, Andrea glared at Bagule fiercely, her face already flushed.

"Ha! Ha! Ha!..." Everyone laughed.

"Originally I wanted to hold your wedding here, but Andrea insisted on holding it at Hera's marriage celebration in April next year, so you can discuss it yourself. I can't help!" Davos teased This caused everyone to laugh again.

"Hello, Master Davos! I am Hermon." A middle-aged strong man stepped forward quickly and said respectfully.

"Oh, I know you! Cesta wrote a letter to praise you before, saying that you actively cooperated with him, stabilized the situation in the city, and helped him solve many problems. Thank you very much!" Davers immediately praised loudly.

"It's nothing, I'm also a citizen of the alliance!" Hemon felt that it was worth it no matter how busy he was to be remembered by the number one figure in the alliance.

"Yes, it's great to know each other like this! This alliance is mine and yours. It belongs to the Greeks and the Lucanians!..."

"You are right, Lord Davos!"

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As Kesima listened, he became excited unconsciously, feeling as if he had really integrated into this alliance.

At this time, Davos came to him.

"Lord Davos, I am Kesima!" He strode forward and saluted very respectfully.

Davos also returned a Lucania gift, and said happily: "You must be a good friend of Bagulu. I heard Bagulu talking about you, and I am also his good friend. I don't know. Is there any chance I can become your good friend?"

"Of course! Of course!" Kesima agreed excitedly.

Davos greeted the people who came out to greet them one by one, and then asked Cesta: "Why didn't Asistes come?"

"Because the waiting time was a bit long, the second and fourth teams went to play rugby games to kill time. Asistes was the referee."

"Didn't I ask Izam to tell you that you don't need to call so many people out to greet me?!" Davers criticized.

"They came here voluntarily. They all want to be praised by you, sir." Cesta explained quickly.

"But now it seems that football is more attractive than me!" Davers said jokingly, eliminating a trace of dissatisfaction from before.

He looked in the direction of Sesta's finger: there was a large circle of people not far from the north of the city gate, and there were cheers and exclamations from time to time...

"Turiyi hasn't built the arena yet, and the competition hasn't started yet, but you guys started it here first!" Davos said with a smile.

"Yes, now the soldiers of the Second and Fourth Brigades are playing rugby games every day, which often attracts people here to gather and watch." Cesta said with some worry: "I'm afraid that they will be too addicted to this game and delay the game." Let’s get down to business.”

"So we have to warn Bagulu and Dracos to take care of their soldiers." Davos nodded and said, "However, it seems that the citizens here also like this kind of game."

"Lord Davos, we love rugby games very much. Just watching the games is very exciting!" Kesima interjected.

"Can you play?" Davos asked with interest.

"Bagule said that we were not familiar with the rules of the game and asked us to watch and learn from the sidelines. In fact, we have already seen it!" Urazha said dissatisfied.

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