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Chapter 182 Triumphal Ceremony and Former Comrades ([-])

"Can foreigners also become citizens of your alliance?!" Zantiparis exclaimed.

Agacia did not know the specific situation and answered vaguely: "...Of course there are some special reasons for this, but our alliance is indeed more open and tolerant than other Greek city-states. It is also common for foreigners to become citizens of the alliance, such as yours Everyone knows that the Persian businessman who used to follow Davos and their camp has now not only become a citizen of the Alliance, but also a senator of the Senate, serving as a high-ranking public commercial officer."

"Wow!..." While everyone was amazed, someone said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Since Persians can become senators, wouldn't we, our comrades who have lived and died together with you and shared adversity with you for a long time, be even more... Should he become a senator?!”

"Yes! Yes!..." Some people echoed.

In order to attract Timazon and the others to Magna Graecia, Agcia said some unrealistic words. Now he could not say anything more. However, the coachman Solikos could not stand listening anymore and interjected: "You foreigners Don’t talk nonsense, people, it’s not so easy to become a senator in our Union Senate! According to the "Diony Union Public Service Law", a citizen must first engage in low-level public office for at least six years and perform well before he can be promoted to mid-level public office, and then work for four more years. Only after five years of outstanding performance can you enter the Senate, but first of all, you must pay taxes on time every year, actively join the army and fight, and have no record of any violation of law or discipline... Tell me, is it easy to become a senator of the Senate! As for These current senators have all contributed to the establishment of the alliance. Like the Persian Mariji you mentioned, the prosperity of Thurii's port and market today is entirely due to him! Also! The new Lucanians Vespa and Bagule who joined the Senate, I heard that it was because of them that Niutum was able to be pacified so quickly! Gentiles, you keep your mouth shut and you want to be a senator of the Senate. Please tell me. What have you done for the Alliance!"

The mercenaries were speechless for a moment.

"So, if you want to stay in the alliance and develop, you should be more practical and become an alliance citizen first." Solikos was both somewhat complacent and earnestly advised.

"Smelly old man, are you bothered by talking so much nonsense!" The mercenary Thorax and some young team officers yelled angrily. Timazong and the others quickly stopped him, but they had already angered the coachmen, who immediately shouted to let the mercenaries go. After getting out of the car, some mercenaries couldn't hold on, and the two sides began to argue. Agascia intervened in the middle, and Solikos also persuaded his companions. With the help of Timasong and Zantiparis, the two sides reached a reconciliation. It almost attracted the intervention of the patrol team that maintained order outside the city.

Solikos and the coachmen took the fare and drove the carriage away from the mercenaries.

Solikos looked at the strong backs of these mercenaries and worriedly said to the others: "If these people stay in Turiyi for a long time, I'm afraid it will be a headache for the patrol."

At this moment, Timasong asked Agacia in a low voice: "Is it so difficult to become a senator of the Dionia Alliance?"

Agacia nodded silently.

"If I had known that you would have such a status today, we should have followed you in Byzantium!" Zantiparis sighed regretfully, and added: "This is all the arrangement of the goddess of fate. There is nothing we can do about it. Let's see. Let’s open up! You don’t have to be a senator, becoming a citizen and owning land would be great!”

"Then we might as well be free in Asia Minor. There is no need to go to this remote place and be subject to such and such restrictions. Are you right, Agacia!" Crisiano said angrily.

Agacia was embarrassed and didn't know how to respond. The group of people looked at the parade with their own thoughts.

The formation and march of the soldiers of the Fourth Brigade were not very neat, but they were tall, strong and quite attractive.For the first time, these Lucarians from the mountainous area were cheered and praised under the spotlight. Their usual low self-esteem and restraint as a foreign race were all left behind. They were all extremely excited, and some even waved to the onlookers.

After the fourth group of 1000 people passed by, they were followed by more than a dozen pack cars, loaded with gold and silver vessels, gold and silver statues, and jewelry that the troops had seized from Niutum and distributed from Laos. , gold and silver coins...and so on, there are more than a dozen cars full of them, the light is shining, dazzling people's eyes.

The people were even more amazed. If it were not for the powerful soldiers guarding the trailer, some people might not be able to help but step forward and grab a handful.

War not only brings death, but also wealth!Davos used this most direct way to show it to the Senate and the people of the Alliance.

"Are all your trophies going to be handed over to the Alliance?" Timasong asked curiously.

Agarcia replied: "A small part should be allocated to the soldiers participating in the war, and the majority should be handed over to the national treasury. No private collection is allowed."

"Without loot to get, there will be no passion in the battle. Who would want to fight to the death!" Kriano said dissatisfied.

Agarcia thought for a while and said seriously: "They are citizens of the alliance. It is their responsibility to join the army and defend the territory. What's more, after these trophies are turned over, they will eventually be used on them to provide pensions for soldiers who died in battle and care for disabled soldiers. , as well as the maintenance and replacement of weapons and equipment, etc. Did we also have these benefits when we were mercenaries in the past?! Think of those brothers who died on the battlefield and couldn’t even return their bones to their hometowns!!” Agasija’s words There was some anger in him, and he was obviously a little dissatisfied with the frequent troubles caused by these people who were once comrades-in-arms.

Crisolo snorted and stopped talking.

People like Timasong and Xantiparis were greatly touched.

At this time, Tormid exclaimed again: "Look, who is that?!"

After the pack car passed, five carriages appeared. The first one was a carriage pulled by two pure white horses (it was originally planned to be a four-horse carriage, but it was changed because Tulii was overwhelmed and did not have so many horses. (two horses), there is a man standing high on the beautifully carved carriage. He is wearing bright armor, except that he is not wearing a helmet. This is so that the people can see his face clearly. However, his expression is a bit serious and obviously a little uncomfortable. Very suitable for such lively occasions.

"Felicius! That's Felicius!" the mercenaries exclaimed.

The people were also chanting his name, setting off a wave of cheers: "Felicius! Hero of the Alliance! You defeated the Lucanians!..."

Of course, Felicius, who was surrounded by people on the inner and third floors, could not see his former comrades who were separated outside. Faced with the people's sincere gratitude, he finally managed to squeeze out a smile and waved his arms around.

The people in the second carriage pulled by variegated horses were unknown to the mercenaries. After listening to Agarcia's introduction, they found out that it was Dracos, captain of the second brigade of the Alliance's First Legion, who was also a mercenary. Army, participated in all the battles after Davos arrived in Magna Graecia, and gained his current status.

The people on the third carriage made the mercenaries exclaim again: "Hieronymus!!"

Hieronymus, who had been squeezed out of the leadership position by Xenophon, had many people secretly sneer at him, and some even despised his behavior of following Davos in Byzantium, thinking that he was abandoning himself and giving up. Dignity to follow a young man with less experience and qualifications than him.Now, the man they looked down upon was standing tall on the carriage. Although his expression was as serious as a wooden sculpture, the cheers of the people did not diminish at all, which showed that he was already a pivotal figure in the alliance.The mercenaries have mixed feelings in their hearts...

The person in the carriage following them was unknown to them, but judging from his appearance, he should be a Lucanian.He is Bagule, captain of the Fourth Brigade. As the only Lucarian riding a carriage to participate in the triumphal ceremony, he is both proud and afraid. He is afraid that the people of the alliance will be left out because he is a foreigner, but The joyous scene at the scene made him feel relieved: it was like this outside the city, and there was no need to worry about it inside the city. There were his father Vespa, as well as a large number of Niutum such as Hermon, Kesima, Ulazar and so on. Preparatory citizens of Lucaria came to Thurii to watch the ceremony.He was thinking: At this moment, his image on the carriage will definitely inspire the Lucanians in the alliance to play more actively for this alliance!

The people on the last carriage once again made the mercenaries exclaim: "That's Epithenes!!"

Because Epithenes was a knowledgeable person, he got along well with the leaders of other camps during the expedition to Persia, and everyone was familiar with him.At this moment, he was smiling and waving around with a graceful and free movement, which even caused some women of the free people to shout his name in an attempt to attract his attention. But what they didn't know was: the captain of the [-]th Brigade was very interested in men. are more interested than women.

Looking at the high spirits of these former comrades, one can imagine the disappointment in Timasong's and others' hearts.You must know that in Persia, Felicius was just an adjutant, Epithenes was just a captain, and Hierorimus was a frustrated general. How could he be like Timason, Xantiparis, and Crean? Nuo and the others commanded thousands of soldiers, and jointly discussed and decided the life and death of the entire mercenary army... But now, the former small soldiers have a prominent status in the huge alliance, and the former rulers have been fighting in Asia Minor for a year, and in the end, they are still a man who is ignored by any city-state. Disgusted mercenaries, the sharp gap after this comparison made Timasong and Crisiano feel very uncomfortable.

When the legion's banner entered the north gate, colorful petals were scattered from the sky. The petals fell on the soldiers, adding a bit of romance to the heroic soldiers...

There were even more enthusiastic cheers in the city.Enter the city of Thurii from the north gate, walk forward for two blocks, and then turn west to reach the square directly.

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