ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 702: The Incident of Lijim
It was still drizzling.

Alcibiades left the port area with the pack team, and after getting on the road, he went straight to the city of Thurii.

Since Alcibiadas had many properties in Turii, he would come to Turii almost every one or two months, and every time he came, he would find some changes in the city of Turii, which made him I often sigh: The development of the Kingdom of Dionia is so fast!

This time, there have been many new changes in Turiyi City: in the past, there were more than a dozen large waterwheels along the Krati River in Turiyi City, transporting clear river water to the city through the elevated water bridge day and night. Through the water tower transfer, you can reach the large fountains distributed in an orderly manner throughout the city. Residents only need to go to the fountain nearest to their homes to fetch water. It is very convenient and there is no need to worry about water problems.This drought has taught the Dionysians a lesson. Not only has it made them cherish water more, it has also made them prepare for a rainy day and take more measures to reserve water. For example, in the residential areas of the outer city, the courtyards of every household Reservoirs were built in Lidu and covered with wooden boards to prevent water from evaporating.Many citizens even raised funds to build small altars to Poseidon in their residential areas.

Although the drought is over, there are still people lined up in front of the food shops temporarily built by the Turui City Hall in various markets in the city, and there are more people than before, because by this time, the food stored in the people's homes has basically been eaten.

Alcibiadas looked at the long queue in front of him. The people basically maintained good order, and thought of a series of things that had happened in the country recently:

His mother state, Lijim, did not have fertile land, and its output was not much. In addition, after becoming a free city of the kingdom, Lijim was backed by Dionia, its trade was prosperous, its territory was safe, its citizens were wealthy, luxury was common, and the people were not. There is no excess food storage.After drought also ravaged Lijim, several rivers in the territory dried up, and the city soon began to lack food.

The Lijim Council felt panic and hurriedly asked for help from the Kingdom of Dionia.Davos ordered a batch of grains to be allocated to Lijim, and sent people to repeatedly tell them to control the amount that each person purchased.

The officials of Lijim didn't take it to heart at all. When the grain was put on the market, it was bought up by the wealthy people of Lijim in a blink of an eye, so they had to ask Dionia for help again.

Although Davos looked very ugly and got angry, he still approved the allocation of another batch of grain to Lijim, and at the same time warned them: Dionia's grain reserves will supply nearly 200 million people in the kingdom, and they will no longer There is a surplus of food supplies Lijim.If you are short of food again, please find a way by yourself.

Logically, Lijim should have learned his lesson this time, but in fact he did not.

The generals and council members of Lijim divided the grain among themselves privately. Some people even got the grain and sold it in their own grain shops at high prices.And Lijim merchants also took action, traveling to various parts of the Mediterranean to buy grain, and then transporting it back to Lijim to sell at high prices in the market. They also went to Dionia to make money in the same way, but were attacked. Severe punishment from the Kingdom’s Ministry of Commerce.

There are not only wealthy merchants in Lijim City, but also ordinary civilians and a large number of free citizens at the port. They do not have enough money to continue to purchase food on the market. However, the price of food in various food shops in the city is too high, and the council does not strictly conduct The restrictions made the people complain.

Just at this time, someone revealed the fact that "the Lijim council twice embezzled the relief food given by Dionia without compensation", which finally aroused the anger of the people.They assembled, robbed grain stores, injured merchants, and even shouted the slogan "We don't want to be a free city, Lijim should be completely merged into Dionia".

Just when Alcibiades left Ligem and came to Thurii, the riot was still going on...

Alcibiadas sighed, suppressed this annoying emotion, and went straight forward. After passing the interrogation of the city guards, he led the pack team into the inner city.

It is almost dusk, and Victory Square is still bustling with activity: vendors are selling loudly; bards are singing loudly here; some students from Dionia Academy are giving speeches, which not only exercises their He has the courage and knowledge to promote his major to the public; there are also some artists who perform simple performances of their newly created poems, music, and even dramas here, and go back to continue to improve their works through the audience's reaction and feedback. .

Around Victory Square, people were discussing the content of the Senate announcement of the day posted on the stone wall; at the steps in front of the library, young people read stories from the book, surrounded by children who listened carefully; Beside the Tuli Fountain, women were drawing water and chatting, while children were laughing and having a water fight... It was a warm and peaceful scene!

Seeing this, it is hard to believe that there is actually a war going on in Dionia, and it is about to trigger an even bigger war!Alcibiadas sighed in his heart. He walked through Victory Square, bypassed the Grand Chamber of the Senate, and came to the forbidden area named "Hill of the King" by the people of Thurii. He was immediately stopped and interrogated by the palace guards.

Alcibiadas revealed his identity and origin, and guards immediately rode to the king's mansion on the top of the mountain to make a report.

While Alcibiadas was waiting, the guards were checking the items he was about to take up the mountain. Alcibiadas was used to this.

At this time, a white covered carriage with two white horses, escorted by guards, came from the east.Although the carriage is not inlaid with gold or silver, the exquisite design of the carriage, the gorgeous patterns painted on the hood and the graceful draping on the white horse all show the grace and splendor of the carriage owner.

"Brother!" The cloth window on the side of the carriage was opened, revealing a beautiful face.

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Agnes let Alcibiadas sit in the carriage, and asked the pack team that had been inspected to follow closely, heading towards the top of the mountain.

"Is father feeling better?" Agnes asked with concern.

"It's still the same as before. He's paralyzed in bed and can't walk. The doctor sent by His Majesty has treated him several times, but there hasn't been much progress... But now he doesn't lose his temper like before. He even talked to me two days ago. Said, 'I thought of Thurii coming to see you.' But, you know..." Alcibiadas shrugged helplessly.

When Agnes heard this, her face suddenly filled with melancholy. She certainly knew what Alcibiadas was referring to.

Over the years, every time Atilicrus, the chief general of Lijim, came to Thurii, he would always use various ways to indirectly remind Davos that Apox, the son of Agnes, should be chosen as the heir to the throne.

Especially at a family banquet two years ago, Atilicrus, who had drunk too much, publicly declared: "...Krystoya is not a pure Greek (Greek people in Asia Minor even intermarry with foreigners). (more), and was the princess of Persia. If her child Crotocatacus succeeds to the throne, I am afraid it will arouse criticism from the people. Moreover, Crotocatacus has a too gentle personality and is not suitable to succeed the king, and Apok Si is born with intelligence and pure blood, so he should be the qualified successor of Davos..."

After these words were spoken at the banquet, Davos was furious. He was most afraid of others interfering in this matter of the kingdom, which was related to the succession of the throne, and deliberately provoked disputes to destroy his family.So in anger, he not only smashed the wine can in his hand, but also ordered the guards to drive him out of the mansion and ordered him to return to Lijim immediately and never come to Turiyi.

Since then, Atili Cruz's prestige in the Lijim Council has been greatly reduced, and the MPs who usually fawn over him have also begun to stay away from him.Affected by this, Atili Cruz was depressed and drank all day long, and one day he suddenly fell down and fell into a coma.After the rescue, the person was awake, but his lower body was paralyzed and he couldn't walk...

Thinking of these past events, Agnes looked sad: after this incident happened, she felt the most uncomfortable being caught in the middle.On the one hand, she felt very sorry for Krystoya. Although Krystoya generously said afterwards that Atili Cruz was talking drunkenly, she didn't mind, and she continued to talk to Agnes as usual. They get along harmoniously, but Agnes has always felt guilty; on the other hand, her father fell ill due to alcoholism, and she felt that she should bear part of the responsibility.So this incident has always made her feel guilty.

At this moment, she hesitated for a while and said: "...I will ask your Majesty to lift the original ban and allow father to come to Thurii!"

Alcibiadas shook his head and said: "Agnès, please don't ask your Majesty! You also know the temper of your father. If he doesn't come to Thurii, it will be good for you and the children!"

Agnes opened her mouth after hearing this, but remained silent in the end.

Seeing this, Alcibiadas comforted her and said: "Father can't come, you can go to Lijim to see him."

Agnes's eyes suddenly lit up: Yes, I can go to Lijim, Your Majesty will not stop me!
The two chatted in the carriage for a while about the recent interesting events in Lijim City, and then arrived at the king's palace.

As soon as I got off the carriage, I saw several figures rushing over: "Uncle! Uncle!..."

According to their blood relationship, only Agnes's two children can be called Uncle Alcibiades. However, in order to prevent the children from being separated by this difference in family ties, Davos also specially talked to Alcibiades. Bidars had talked about having all the children call him uncle from the beginning.

Therefore, the children running in the front are not Apox and Ivia, but Briantes and Eunice.

"Uncle, what good gift did you bring us this time?!" Briantes said, looking straight at the pack team behind the carriage.

　Sorry guys, our football team had a dinner last night and ended up drinking too much. I vomited all over the floor when I got home and fell asleep. I'm still feeling a little uncomfortable, so I didn't update last night.

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