ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 346 Hermes and Agnes

The openness and boldness of Dionia women often amaze foreigners who first arrive in Dionia, and conservative people will secretly ridicule "barbaric".

But in fact, the formation of this open atmosphere is on the one hand the influence of the "barbaric wind" of the Lucanians and Brutians in the alliance's population structure. On the other hand, it is also the deliberate indulgence of the alliance's top leaders, mainly Davos. result.Just imagine, even the chief priest of the Temple of Hera allows newlyweds and couples to kiss in public and regards it as sacred. It doesn't matter if a woman shows up and shows off her curves.The Dionians are commonplace and accustomed to this, and this open atmosphere has also aroused the yearning of young men and women in the nearby Dionian alliance city-states. Needless to say, Castellon, even Heraclea and Metapon Unmarried men and women from Tum also came to participate in the marriage festival.Davos is happy to see this happen. It marks that these "customs" of the emerging Dionysian League are leading the fashion and deepening their influence on Magna Greece.

At this time, the people fell into a water-splashing carnival, and the patrol soldiers among them became an embarrassing presence.A patrol member avoided the splashing water and suggested to Rodom: "Captain, there will be no trouble here at all. How about we also go to the water-splashing carnival?!"

Rodom is no longer the young Bruti man who knew nothing about Dionia a few years ago. Several years of training have made him a different person. Of course he knows: Dionia citizens commit crimes and evade taxes. Likewise, once there is a stain, it is extremely difficult whether you want to join the legion or hold a public office. Dionians generally will not let themselves make such mistakes unless they are crazy.

But he still reprimanded: "Let's not take chances. If something happens, and you and I are not at our posts, we will not be able to escape the blame!"

The patrol member stopped talking, and Rodom comforted the tribesman: "The Marriage Festival is held every year. If you really want to participate, marry a Greek woman next year, and I will give you a day off!"

"How can a Greek woman be so easy to marry?" the team member muttered.

According to the laws of Dionia, there are many encouraging policies for foreigners to marry Greek women. However, after the Bruti region and part of the Lucalia region (i.e., Pikosis) were merged into the Dionysian alliance, a large number of The foreigners became Dionian citizens or preliminary citizens, making Greek women extremely popular.Due to the development of Dionia in recent years, the land distribution has been close to saturation. The free people saw that there is no hope of allocating land in a short time, and the number of people staying in the territory of Dionia began to decrease, so many foreign citizens had to put their ideas aside. He hit a neighboring woman.It’s just that most non-Dionian Greek women and families cannot accept the proposal of a foreigner who was originally regarded as a “barbarian”, even if he is a Dionian citizen.

"Don't be discouraged. If it doesn't work, you can ask Mr. Bajilippi to come forward." Rodom's suggestion made the patrol members' eyes light up.

The leader of Bagilipi is now a member of the Dionia Senate. As Dionia's national power becomes more and more powerful, the city-states of Magna Graecia have become more and more awe of it. The senators of the Dionia Senate Naturally, he is also highly respected by these city-states. With Bajilipi's endorsement, the hope of successful proposal will naturally increase.

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While the people of Dionysia were rejoicing, there were also foreigners participating in this ceremony, but most of them just wanted to watch the excitement and did not participate, including Hermes from Syracuse.

He looked at this scene in surprise. Although the nonsense and absurdity of the marriage celebration was not as good as the carnival of Dionysus, the joy and excitement surpassed it.

According to his observations during his stay in Turui, the Dionian people are strict and rigid, follow the rules, and even a little cautious. When they travel and do things, they encounter patrols and are a little timid. They are far less free and free than Greek citizens in other city-states. .

But combined with everything in front of him and the fierce rugby matches he had seen before, he had to admit: The Dionians are also very crazy at heart, and even compared to the current Syracuse people, they are also tyrant city-states ( He thinks Davos is a tyrant), and the Dionians are happier and feel less depressed.

But in Syracuse, it may be because Dionysius was almost ousted by the people before (that is, the time when the Carthaginian army led by Himilco approached the city of Syracuse), and then he implemented it in the city of Syracuse. High-pressure rule, large-scale arrests of democrats, a sharp increase in the number of patrols, patrols in the city all day long, and identification of suspicious persons... These are all performed by mercenaries.He established several military camps not far outside the city, with nearly 5000 mercenaries stationed there.He also granted citizenship to a large number of mercenaries (mainly Campanians) and gave them land near Syracuse, allowing them to establish villages and towns, thereby consolidating his rule.

At the same time, for his own safety, Dionysius forcibly moved out the people living on the island of Ogitia, allowing only himself, his family, and courtiers loyal to him to live.He also continued to strengthen the walls around Ortygia Island, building fortresses, guarded by 2000 mercenaries he trusted, completely treating the people of Syracuse as enemies...

Hermes shook his head, suppressing these dangerous thoughts from his mind.In any case, he is now appreciated by Dionysius. Not only is he well paid, but he is promoted quickly. He does not want to be jealous of this suspicious tyrant one day because of an inappropriate word.

Seeing how it was getting late, Hermes judged that it was time for Polluxes to come back, and he left the laughter behind without any hesitation...

Judging from the situation of Polluxis in the Senate in the past few days, the situation is gradually becoming favorable to Polluxis, and Davos's seemingly solid power has begun to waver... It's funny to say that Dionysius's dictatorship His high-pressure rule made his throne as stable as a mountain, and the people were trembling with fear. No one dared to oppose him!The young governor of Dionysia was friendly to the people and had gentle methods, but he was timid in doing things, allowing himself and Polyxis and others to take advantage of his flaw and let go... Hermes would certainly not do it for him. Davos regretted that in fact, once this matter was successful, he would be greatly promoted by Dionysius, and it would not be impossible to sit side by side with the important minister Philistus!

Thinking of this, his heart became hot, and he strode towards Polyxis' mansion...

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Agnes walked on the corridor of the mansion, and the slaves bowed to her and said hello.

The slaves' attitudes towards the two beautiful mistresses are different: Christoya is shrewd and capable, and has the power of housework, and everyone respects her more; while Agnes has served as Arthenis and Hera successively. Although the priest has a cold personality, he has a gentle temper and is respected by many people.

When she came to the ajar wooden door in the backyard, she gently pushed it open and heard a shout: "Happy Marriage Day!"

Then, a vast expanse of white flew toward her, and she couldn't help but scream. Water was poured on her body, soaking her whole body.

"The sneak attack was successful, yeah!" Davos celebrated by high-fiving the excited Adoris like a child, while Cynthia snickered beside him.

Seeing this scene, Agnes also laughed.As the officiant, standing high on the platform, no one would splash water on her. Seeing the people in the square having so much fun, she would sometimes think with envy: If only I could splash some water on her too!

Now, her wish has come true.

"Mother Agnes hug me! Mother Agnes hug me!..." Little Cloe shouted and ran over.I don't know why, but since Agnes married, the child has been very fond of this new mother.

Agnes bent down and wanted to pick him up, but suddenly remembered that her clothes were wet, so she stopped him again.

Little Crow shouted in dissatisfaction.

"Stop making trouble, kid!" Christoya's words made Little Crowe immediately quiet down: "Sister, you go take a shower and change clothes first, Azuna has prepared it for you."

"Thank you sister!" Agnes responded with a smile.

She went upstairs, and there was a large wooden barrel in the bedroom, filled with mist.She reached out and touched it. The water was just right. She quickly took off her clothes and stepped into the bucket.

After standing in front of the temple for a whole day, it is impossible to say that I am not tired.The suitable water temperature moisturized her skin and relaxed her whole body, and she soon fell asleep leaning against the tub...

When she woke up, she found that she was already lying on the bed and covered with a quilt.

Davos lay next to her and said to her gently: "Happy Marriage Day!"

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If Nick Stratus had some doubts about the rumors about Dionia's superb medical skills before, he was already convinced after a day of communication on the medical forum.

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