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Chapter 59 Go to Magna Graecia

"I didn't know what the 'west of the Mediterranean' meant at first? But today, when the Turiyi people came to me, I understood that the things in the dream had come true!" Davers said with excitement Burkos's words. The matter was briefly introduced.

"Turiyi wants to hire us to fight the indigenous people?" Capps asked.

"Yes, I heard that the entire Greater Greece region is now threatened by indigenous people, and Thurii is just the city-state that has suffered the most." Daves explained.

While everyone was still thinking about whether to accept the invitation, Antonios stood up and said: "But Persia is far away from us, and Thurii is also far away from us. Going to fight in Thurii is no different from Persia!"

Davos secretly cast an appreciative look at Antonios, because he ostensibly raised questions, but in fact it was to facilitate Davos to further explain.Davos said seriously: "We followed Sparta to fight Persia. If we win, Sparta will make a profit, and we will only get a meager salary; if we are defeated, we will fall on a foreign land, and even our souls will not be able to return." Hell. But going to Magna Graecia is different—"

Davos looked around at everyone and said slightly excitedly: "First of all, as I said just now, the salary Tuliyi gave us was two Dalek gold coins per person per month, which is much more than what Cyrus the Younger gave us back then. Few; secondly, the Magna Graecia area is full of Greeks like us, and we help them fight on the land of the same race. We will not lack support and will receive care and attention; thirdly, Magna Graecia is different from the barren mainland Greece. There are many rivers there, the land is fertile, and every city-state is very wealthy. Who knows how many people there were in Athens during Pericles' time?" Davos asked, looking at Alexis, because this man from Megara The heavy infantry squadron leader studied in Athens for two years when he was young.

Sure enough, he lived up to Davos's expectations. After thinking for a while, he said: "About 30 people."

"Yes, 30 people, an astonishing number! But do you know? A few decades ago, Syracuse in Magna Graecia also had 30 people! And Thurii, Crotone, Locri, Taran Tumu, Lijim, Agrigento, etc. are all big city-states like Syracuse (Davos learned all this information from Christoya)! So what we are going to is not A remote and backward area, but a prosperous city, where there are many opportunities waiting for us!" Davos highly praised the prosperity of Magna Graecia.

"Leader Davos, what opportunity are you talking about? Defeat Lu... the Lucarians, get generous rewards, or something else?!" The clever Epithenis noticed the mystery in the words and asked .

"Good question! This is also the last benefit of going to Thurii and the biggest benefit I was about to say -" Davos raised a finger and said energetically: "The messenger said, 'Because Lu There were massive invasions by the Carnians and Brutians, and some small towns in Greater Greece, especially in southern Italy, were captured by the indigenous people. 'What does this mean to us?!"

Davos turned his fingers into fists and waved them in the air: "It means that when we gain a foothold in Magna Graecia and take back a small city, we will have the opportunity to become the masters of this city! We will no longer be looked down upon. Landless free people, we are citizens of a city-state that owns land! We are no longer mercenaries who are at the mercy of others and cannot decide our own destiny, but are the masters of the city-state! I think this is the mission that the 'dream man' told me ! No matter what your decision is, I have decided to go to Magna Graecia to fulfill my mission!!"

The venue fell into a strange silence, with only the sound of rapid breathing. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Davos's raised fist, full of extreme longing.For thousands of years, Greeks in various city-states have fought with each other for the barren land in Greece that is not large and full of gravel. Isn't it just for the land?The Greeks became a seafaring people, which was also forced by the lack of land and the number of people!Mercenaries are running around for a living, isn't it just helpless without roots!Now, with the hope of owning land before them, how could they not be overjoyed, lest the flame of hope be blown out!

In this moment of loneliness, it was Zipit who said weakly first: "But there are many powerful indigenous people there, and even the people of Magna Graecia can't stop them. We -"

"We are not the trash from Magna Graecia! The Lucanians will never be stronger than the Dukians and Cardans! If you are afraid, don't go!" Amyntas shouted disdainfully.

"Who said I won't go! Chief Davos, since this is the mission given to you by Hades, I will help you complete it even if I sacrifice my life!" Zipit opened his palms and walked toward Davos with great piety. A sacred kneel.

"Davos, I am your strong shield. How could you go to Turiyi without me!" Hilos raised his right fist high and stood up.

"And I, Amyntas, am your lance. I can't have a shield without a spear!" Another fist raised.

"Chief, please let me continue to help you handle military affairs, so that you can have more time to think about how to win the war!" Felicius stood up.

"Chief, going to Turiyi is indispensable without me as a pioneer!" Antonios stood up.

"Chief, let me continue to take charge of the middle lane for you!" Capps also stood up.

"And I, Alexis, will always be your backup force at critical moments!" Another fist was raised high.

"How can we go to Turui without our light shield soldiers who can fight and throw!" Epithenes stood up with a smile.

"Davos, don't forget, you still lack an important baggage officer!" A chubby fist was raised.

"My respected teacher, I will continue to learn medical theory from you, so wherever you go, I will follow you!" Helps stood up solemnly.

"I am your herald, you can't abandon me! Asistes stood up quickly.

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Davos looked at more than 40 fists stretching straight into the sky, as if a small forest had risen, preparing to welcome the baptism of the coming storm. He couldn't help but get excited and waved his right hand forward suddenly: "Brother Let’s follow me and go to the West to find our ‘Elysee Paradise’!”

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After Davers received an enthusiastic response from the team officers, he discussed with them: Let them keep the real purpose of going to Thurii secret, otherwise they will encounter a lot of obstruction.

Everyone immediately swore to Hades.

Then, after Davos asked them to go back, he tried every means to persuade the soldiers to go.He also asked them to go to other military camps secretly and secretly persuade the soldiers to join. These experienced veterans had fought together before, and Davos didn't want to give up.

Then, Davos took Mariji back to the military tent. Before he could speak, Mariji said: "I am willing to go to Thurii with you."

Davos turned around and smiled: "You are very smart."

"Isn't this why you asked me to sit in?" Mariji said angrily: "If I don't agree, what will you do? Kill me?"

Davos shook his head and said: "I will only tie your hands and feet, throw you into the cabin, and let you out when we get to Thurii."

"Davos, I always thought you were a Greek who was cultured, knowledgeable and kept his promises. I didn't expect you to be a bandit like them!" Marij said through gritted teeth.

"Is this what a slave said to the master who saved his life?" Davos said pretending to be surprised.

"Slave?" Marij looked shocked, as if he had misjudged Davos.

Note: Elysee Paradise: In Greek legend, after human beings die and their souls are judged by the three judges of hell, innocent people will be allowed to enter Elysee Paradise. It is beautiful, peaceful and has no worries about food and clothing. It still belongs to Hades. In the area under its control, it was once said that the Christian paradise was born out of the Elysee.

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