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Chapter 177 Arrival of Avinogis
Then, Davos asked the question that all the senators were concerned about: "Is there any movement in Grumentum to the north?"

"On the second day after the capture of Nieutum, a spy from Grumentum entered the 'fertile soil between the mountains'. After being discovered by the soldiers of the Fourth Brigade, they quickly escaped." Sesta replied.

"They knew that Niutum had fallen so quickly?" Davos asked doubtfully, because the battle report obtained by the Senate said that no one escaped after Niutum was captured.

"Uh... uh, it's like this..." Seeing that Davos looked a little strange, Sesta hurriedly explained: "Bagule and I later analyzed that it should be that when we attacked Niutum, there were people from the city. Grazing cattle in the mountains, after seeing the city fell, he fled directly to Grumentum... Since that time, Grumentum's spies have never appeared again. We sent Yizam's team to conduct reconnaissance , and at the same time, through the information obtained from the Lucanians who came from the north, we learned about the relationship between Sinsinag, the great leader of Picosis, and the tribe that betrayed Lusau after occupying Grumentum. There was a stalemate. Those tribes did not obey Xinsinag's orders at all because he did not fulfill his previous promises to them. Now, both sides occupy half of the city and are wary of each other. Perhaps for this reason, Grumentum took no action against our occupation of Neutum!”

The improvement in the situation in the north did not make Davos feel better. On the contrary, he looked serious and asked: "Why is no one reporting these things to the Senate in advance?! The Senate will not interfere with your governance of Niutum, but we manage it." For the entire alliance, every accurate intelligence and news determines the Senate's next strategy. Is it war or peace with Grumentum? Is it necessary to mobilize the entire alliance for war?...Wait a minute, do you think? Can one Niutum alone withstand the attack of the Lucanian army?!"

Davos's unceremonious criticism made Sesta unable to hold his head up, and Asistes felt even more guilty: Originally, he was going to report to Davos, but Sesta said, 'Wait until the situation is clear. Besides, asking the Senate for instructions at every turn shows that we are very incompetent. ’ Out of the show-off nature of young people, he agreed.After I figured out the whole story, I happened to hear that Davos and the others were coming, so I put it on hold for the time being.As a result, I didn't expect that Davos would lose such a temper.

"Lord Sesta, you have violated the orders of the Senate before and killed prisoners without authorization! It was only the Consul who interceded for you that the Senate did not pursue the case seriously! Now you have taken matters into your own hands, concealed the information and refused to release the Senate. In your eyes, do you think that the Senate will not impeach you if you have a two-year term?!" Scombras criticized loudly.

Then one elder after another expressed dissatisfaction with Sesta's actions.

Cesta's face was red, but she wisely remained silent and did not argue for herself.

Of course, Davos would not let the Nieutum administrator and assistants he recommended continue to be criticized, so he came out to smooth things over: "The achievements you have made are still important! But I hope you will learn from this lesson and communicate with the Senate at any time." Keep in touch so that we can keep abreast of the situation in the Lucalia area..." Daves said this, and he had already decided in his heart: after returning.He must increase investment in the private intelligence organization he personally controls, and urge Aristiras to expand the scope of his intelligence collection.

"Is there anything else I forgot to report?" Finally, Davos reminded him again.

"My lords!" Asistes blushed and plucked up the courage to say, "The day before yesterday, a family of Lucarians came to complain, saying that their daughter had married a Greek, and the Greek had obtained preparations. After becoming a citizen and renting the allocated land, he began to treat her daughter badly, beating and scolding her every day, and even said he wanted a divorce. After we verified, what he said was basically true. We warned the daughter The Greeks said, 'If he dares to divorce, we will cancel his citizenship and expel him from the alliance!' But I think this is not the only case like this, and I hope it will attract the attention of the Senate!"

"What you did is right! However, I think such a shameless person should be given a rod as a warning!" Scombbras said angrily, although he didn't like Lucalia very much. People don't like people who take advantage of legal loopholes and play tricks. "

"It seems that we need to investigate the living conditions of those freemen who married Thurii women, and modify the previously promulgated marriage laws to add additional requirements, such as no divorce within five or eight years, otherwise... ..." Davos said thoughtfully.

His words aroused the approval of the senators, and discussions began on amending the marriage bill.

That night, after everyone left, Asistes sincerely admitted his mistake to Davos alone. Davos did not criticize him, but praised his performance in Niutum for exceeding his expectations and hoped that he would succeed. To be able to continue to play a greater role in Niutum, and to be able to stick to your own opinions and not be swayed by the opinions of others...

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The next morning, the expectations of the Dionian senators were not disappointed. Avinogis of Laos drove a large number of cattle and sheep, loaded with animal furs, jewelry (mainly amber, traded from Massilia). Come) and ten talents of silver as a thank-you gift from Laos to thank Dionia for his help.At this time, the Dionian senators no longer complained, and immediately held a simple but grand banquet for the arrival of Avinogis.

The banquet was held at the governor's residence in Niutum.Davos and the Senate senators present, including Cesta and Bagule, were present, while Laos only had Avinogis and his 17-year-old son Henepolis.The banquet for his father and son was arranged in the first place on the left side of Davos.

Avinogis is about 40 years old. He has a stocky build and looks more like a Lucarian than a Greek. He looks honest and simple. Although he is wearing a Greek Bolton, his behavior seems unnatural. It seems that he used to be very Wear less.On the contrary, his son was frail and delicate, with swaying clothes and the appearance of a Greek noble young master.

Although Davos was very young, Avinogis was very respectful to him. When he followed Davos into the living room, he was always half a body behind and always used honorifics when speaking.As soon as Henipolis was seated, he asked directly: "I heard that the Greeks held banquets and ate while lying down. Why is this different?"

Avinogis winked at him, and Scombbras across from him smiled and said: "Young man, you know the Greek way of life very well."

"Of course, I am a Greek!" Henipolis responded unceremoniously.Perhaps because he was a little rude, Avinogis gave him a pat.

"The hospitals in our alliance have conducted research and concluded that eating while lying down is not conducive to the absorption of food and can lead to obesity (actually it was a study that Davers instructed Helps to do and then preached it to the patients who came to see the doctor). And eating while sitting down Food can reach the intestines and stomach smoothly, which is good for health. For old people like me, this is very important. Of course we must choose the right way of eating." Skombras said with a smile, out of the Greek tradition , the elderly are always very tolerant of handsome boys who are underage.

"Even in our remote Laos, people often praise the superb medical skills of the Dionian Alliance doctors. Of course, what they said is very correct!" As soon as Avinogis finished speaking, Henepolis said Curiously, he interjected: "I heard that the doctors in your alliance received guidance from Pluto. Is this true?!"

"I'm not sure about this." Davos smiled and said perfunctorily: "If you have a chance, you can go to Tuliyi in person and ask Helps, the director of Tulii Hospital."

Unexpectedly, Henipolis nodded vigorously and agreed: "Well, I will go to Turiyi right away, and I will ask the one you just mentioned... um... Helps."

When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.

At this time Avinogis said: "Lord Davos, I have a request!"

"Please speak!"

"I want my son to live in the Alliance with you."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked again.

"Lord Avinogis!" Daves thought that the leader of Laos was worried that Dionia would cross the river and destroy the bridge, so he solemnly said: "The alliance established by the Alliance and Laos was signed under the witness of the gods. The sacred covenant! Unless Laos breaches the contract, our Dionia Alliance will not violate our oath under any circumstances, you can rest assured!"

"Everyone in the whole of Greater Greece knows the story of Lord Davos's commitment to his promise. Of course I believe it! I say this not because I am worried about the covenant, but..." Avinogis smiled bitterly: "Alas... my child has been growing up since he was a child. Frail and sick. At the beginning of this year, I almost went to see Assi because of high fever... and went to hell... I heard that the alliance has superb medical skills, and my son has been yearning for Greek culture since he was a child, so I made this decision to help the alliance. It adds to the trouble, but as a father, I hope the alliance can agree to my request!"

Avinogis spoke so sincerely that after eye contact with the elders, Davos also made a decision: "In this case, on behalf of the alliance, I welcome Henipolis to be a long-term guest in Thurii! And! Give him the greatest care in terms of medical treatment and education, so that he can live a healthy and happy life in the alliance so that he can come back to Laos in the future and inherit your family business, Lord Avinogis, because he is your only son!"

As soon as the words fell, Henipolis cheered: "Great! I can go to Turui!..."

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