ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 378 Magonid Family
For the Magonid family, this was an invisible humiliation.

If the family was so powerful, who would dare to shout outside the mansion!What a bunch of snobbish Carthaginians!It is they who have caused the family's current embarrassment!Hasdrubal finally couldn't bear the anger in his heart, turned around and shouted at the slaves outside the hall: "You all go out with sticks and drive away those yelling guys!"

"Hasdrubal!" Mago shouted in a low voice, causing the irritable Hasdrubal to shut his mouth unwillingly.

Mago glanced at the few immediate relatives behind him and sighed secretly: In the past, although the family seemed glorious, for the benefit of Carthage, they fought with Syracuse for many years, and many of their relatives died on the battlefield. .After his cousin Hannibal avenged the humiliation of his ancestors' defeat in Himera, he contracted a cold and died of illness after returning to the city; another brother died in the plague when Himilco fled, and his son died in the battle that had just ended. During the war with Syracuse, he was unfortunately shot by a stray arrow and died...

But the Magonides family paid so much, only to receive ruthless suppression from Carthage's political opponents.In the Senate election a few days ago, Magonid's power among the newly appointed senators was greatly reduced. As the new patriarch of Magonid, Magonide did not serve as a sufit (i.e. high consul) for the first time. One election a year, two at a time), this is the first time in the Magonid family's century that its patriarch has not been able to serve as a Sufit, and the main enemy of the Magonid family and the other powerful person second only to it The noble Hanno family became the big winner in this election. Not only did they firmly control the Senate, the patriarch Hanno became a Sufit, but the other Sufit holder was also his close friend.

The family will face greater difficulties and must prepare early!Mago clenched her fists and once again confirmed the decision she had made before.

"Hasdrubal." Mago solemnly said to his nephew: "You are already a 25-year-old man. If you are still so reckless, how can I dare to revitalize the family and restore glory in the future? The important responsibility is entrusted to you!"

"Uncle, I -" Hasdrubal wanted to argue, but Mago interrupted him and said simply: "Go to Iberia. At least there, no one will keep an eye on you and take advantage of your presence. Political naivety brings disaster to the family."

"You want me to go to Iberia?!" Hasdrubal opened his mouth wide, not expecting to be exiled like this.

"Not only are you leaving Carthage, I am also leaving Carthage." Just as Mago was about to explain, his ten-year-old daughter Dido asked anxiously: "Dad, where are you going?"

Maggo lowered his head slightly and said kindly to his only daughter who had the same name as the founding queen of Carthage: "I'm just going to Sicily. It's not far from Carthage. I can come back at any time."

"Dad, are you going to serve as the station commander in Sicily to defend against the Greeks?" Dido asked again immediately.

Margo looked at her young but already quite beautiful daughter and couldn't help but marvel at her intelligence, but it's a pity that she is a woman!

He looked at Hasdrubal who looked dissatisfied, sighed secretly, and continued to explain: "Although we signed a contract with Syracuse, the Senate is still wary of Dionysius. This time I was sent to Sicily. Although I had Hanno's selfish motives, it was exactly what I hoped for. The peace between Carthage and Syracuse would not last long. Sooner or later, Carthage and Syracuse would meet. If there is another war, what our Magonid family lost in the war must be regained in the war!" Mago said with a firm expression: "When I arrive in Sicily, I will recruit soldiers, train them strictly, and prepare them in Lili Effective defensive fortresses were gradually established east of Beer and Elyx, and the buffer zone with the Greeks was slowly extended eastward, waiting for the opportunity to come..."

Having said this, he patted Hasdrubal's broad shoulder forcefully: "Do you think I sent you to Iberia to exile you? No! It's because I need your help!"

"Need my help?" Hasdrubal felt puzzled and at the same time felt a little more excited in his heart.

"War consumes people and gold and silver. Once we go to war with Syracuse and Hanno is in power in Carthage, I'm afraid it will hold me back and I may not get the full support of Carthage, so we are even more The more you have to rely on yourself, just like how your ancestor Hannibal used family money to raise an army to aid Himera decades ago. There is fertile land in southern Iberia that is much larger than Carthage and Sicily, and there is abundant silver. Mine, iron ore and other metal minerals, there are a large population of indigenous people, but since the fall of the Kingdom of Tartassus, there has not been a powerful force there. It was supposed to be given to the Carthaginians by the god McCullert. An excellent opportunity, but our people and senators are too comfortable. They would rather do business and farm in Carthage and Numbia than take risks in unfamiliar lands thousands of miles away.

Since no one in Carthage can do it, then our Magonides family will do it!Hasdrubal, the family has decided to provide you with sufficient manpower and sufficient money at all costs. I hope you can gain a firm foothold in Iberia and occupy a stable territory for the family. The most powerful backing after the war in Kuza! "

"Don't worry, uncle, I won't let you down!" At this moment, Hasdrubal was no longer dissatisfied and was gearing up, looking excited.

Mago looked at him, still a little uneasy in his heart. He understood his nephew, and leading troops to fight was his strength, but to conquer a strange land, it was not just a matter of war, but also required administration, diplomacy, etc. In terms of abilities, Hasdrubal was lacking.But among Magonid's immediate family members, he was the only one worthy of such a big responsibility, so he could only hope to send him capable assistants who could make up for his shortcomings in this area.

"Uncle, I am willing to accompany my brother to Iberia!" A relatively immature voice sounded in the hall.

"Haka, you can't go!" Hasdrubal said flatly to a thin, pale young man.

"Since the development of Iberia has become the most important event that determines the rise and fall of our Magonid family, as a member of the family, how can I enjoy it alone in the city while watching my uncle and you go through hardships outside! What's more -" The young man looked solemnly at the bronze bust of Himilko placed in front of the hall and the blood food in front of the statue: "It is my wish to avenge my father!"

Hasdrubal choked on his words, and then said after a while: "But your body -"

"After this period of training, my body has gotten much better. I will continue to train myself in Iberia. Besides, it is your business to lead the troops to fight. I only need to stay in the camp..." Haka said this. Explain to Hasdrubal, also to Mago.

"Haka, are you sure you want to go?" Mago finally asked.

"Yes, uncle. I have made up my mind!"

Although Haka's tone was gentle, Mago knew that once his little nephew decided on something, it would be difficult for others to persuade him to change his mind.However, he has been smart since he was a child, and is different from the maturity and stability of ordinary teenagers. He was once considered by Himilko to be a genius who would bring greater glory to the Magonid family in the future, but he has always been frail and sick.If he goes to Iberia to assist Hasdrubal, he will definitely gain greater benefits in Iberia. Mago is convinced of this.

"Since you have made up your mind, I agree with you to go. But you must understand that if you cannot ensure your health, it will be difficult for you to help Hasdrubal and our Magonid family for a long time!" Said solemnly.

"I understand." Haka nodded heavily.

"Uncle, but -" Hasdrubal, who was worried, wanted to say more, but Mago said loudly: "Okay, let us worship your father together for the last time, and hope that he will protect the family's career and everything will go well! ... …”

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July is the season of scorching sun, and at the same time, the rugby and football matches in Dionia are in full swing.

Davers, who had just returned from a meeting of the Senate, received an urgent letter from Laos.

"Go to Dionia Academy quickly and call Henipolis back to me!" After reading the letter, he immediately said to his slave with a solemn expression.

"Yes Master."

"Sir, why are you calling me back in such a hurry? I almost got scolded by that old Greek man again." Before Henipolis entered Davos's study, the voice came in: "Since that old man in Athens After we came to the School of Liberal Arts, we were much busier than before. Not only did we have to recite poetry and prose every day, but we also had to write an article every two or three days. If we didn't meet the requirements, we had to rewrite it. Sir, how about you give Ancita some advice? Teacher North, tell me, I don’t want to be a rhetorician, but I still want to continue studying history with him..."

"Henny, you have no time to study history." Davos handed him a letter with a solemn expression.

Henipolis suddenly had a bad omen. He quickly took the letter, opened it, and was stunned like a thunderbolt: "...this...it's not true...the letter from the beginning of the year At that time, my father came to Turui to see me...he is in good health!...really good!..." As he spoke, he shed two lines of tears.

Davos sighed: Avinogis fainted during the banquet and remained unconscious.According to his past life experience, this is probably "cerebral congestion", and he has been advised not to overeat a long time ago, hey! …

Henipolis suddenly remembered something, stepped forward suddenly, grabbed Davos's hands tightly, and begged eagerly: "My lord! My lord! You are the favored one of Hades! All of Dr. Dionia's Teacher! Save my father! Save him!!..."

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