ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 703 Uncle's Gift

Eunice said nothing, looking at him equally eagerly.

The reason why Alcibiades was popular with children was that he brought them all kinds of gifts every time he came.

"Uncle is here this time, and of course he has brought gifts for you all. But don't be anxious, line up first and come get them one by one." Alcibiadas smiled and touched Briantes' little head. head.

"Line up! Everyone line up!" Eunice immediately acted like a big sister, commanding her younger siblings to line up quickly according to their age.

"Awesome, Eunice!" Alcibiadas praised, waving to his men.

The servant immediately brought a pure white pony.

"Oh, she is so beautiful!" Eunice's eyes caught sight of the little white horse and she couldn't leave.

"This is a pony I bought from the Bedouin, a nomadic race east of Canaan. It is said to be particularly good at running. Eunice, she is yours now." Alcibiades said with a smile.

"Really?! That's great!" Eunice was extremely excited. She hugged Alcibiades and kissed her hard: "Uncle, thank you so much!" After saying that, she ran over to lead the pony. .

The slave quickly handed the reins to Eunice. The pony snorted, then licked Eunice's hand docilely, and Eunice screamed excitedly again.

Alcibiadas touched his face, smiled, and looked back at his nephew: "Apox, do you also want a horse?"

Apox tilted his head and showed a narrow smile: "Uncle, if I also want a white pony, can you get it?"

This observant little guy!Alcibiadas patted his shoulder lovingly and said with a smile: "I don't have a second pony, but I have this -"

He waved his hand, and the servant brought seven or eight bundled papyrus rolls.

Alcibiadas pointed at them and said seriously: "There are poems written by Egyptians, stories about Egyptian gods, and part of Egypt's past history... It took me a lot of time to finally get it from Egypt. I bought it from a Greek scholar in the city of Naucratis. If you don’t like it, I will be very sad!”

Apox immediately excitedly gave Alcibiadas a strong hug: "Thank you, uncle, I like it very much!"

"Uncle, where's mine?!" Briantes asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, you will be indispensable." Alcibiadas said, and the servant came over again.

"Ah, puppy!" Briantes shouted excitedly, and saw a milky-white puppy barking in the slave's arms.

"This is the Saluki, known as the 'Pharaoh's Hound' in Egypt. They are good at running and are loyal to their owners. They can catch wild geese and hares, and dare to fight crocodiles and hippos. When you grow up - " Before Alcibiadas finished speaking, Briantes had already picked up the puppy excitedly and ran away in a hurry.

"This child!" Alcibiadas smiled and looked at his niece Aviya standing in front of him.

Aviya, who had always been quiet, opened her eyes wide at this time and looked straight at the little black cat held in the arms of another slave.

Alcibiadas said no more and immediately put the kitten in her arms.

Aviya hugged the kitten in a hurry.

The kitten meowed, rubbing her hand with its whiskers.

Aviya thought it was very cute, so she raised her head and asked Alcibiadas: "Uncle, what's its name?"

"It doesn't have a name yet. From now on, you are its owner, and of course it's up to you to name it." Alcibiadas smiled.

So, while stroking the kitten, Aviya lowered her head and thought.

"Brother, I heard that black cats in Egypt are the incarnations of gods..." Agnes, who had been watching, said with some worry.

"In the hearts of the Egyptians, not only black cats, but also cows, crocodiles, eagles, leopards... many animals are the objects of their awe, but this does not prevent them from raising cats and dogs, and hunting crocodiles and hippopotamuses. What's more, this is Dai Onia is the land under the protection of Hades, and the children are the descendants of Hades, so there is nothing to worry about!" Alcibiadas said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Agnes relieved her worries and asked, "Are you going to Egypt this time?"

Alcibiadas nodded: "Yes, I brought you a set of high-end cosmetics specially used by Egyptian princesses and princesses, and also brought a set for Princess Christoya."

Following the direction of Alcibiadas's finger, Agnes saw many large wooden boxes with exquisite appearance being carefully unloaded by slaves from the pack car.

Agnes did not refuse, and even said with a little joy: "Brother, you are so troublesome!"

At the age of almost 40, she already felt that her skin began to loosen, her hair gradually lost its luster, and she really needed more grooming and care.As far as she knows, in the Mediterranean, the country that is best at this is Egypt.

Thousands of years of history, affluent life, and the special environment (desert area, strong winds and sand, exposed to the sun.) have made Egyptian women, regardless of rich or poor, attach great importance to beauty and dressing up. Over a long period of time, they have designed A wide range of cosmetics, skin care products and decorations.

Just like in the Egyptian cosmetics purchased by Alcibiadas, light is a variety of formulas composed of various ointments and protective oils, mixed with some plant extracts, flowers, fruits and grasses for moisturizing and covering The odorous essences and ointments were carefully arranged in large and small bottles and jars, filling two large boxes.

This does not include cosmetics on the face, such as very finely ground mineral stone powder mixed with cat, hippopotamus or crocodile fat and other raw materials, used to apply eye shadow and eye makeup, outline eyebrows, blush, lips... This is enough to dress up A big box full.

There are even more kinds of accessories, and wigs are the most important one.The Egyptians generally considered gray hair and natural baldness to be extremely unsightly, so they invented wigs and even tried formulating various formulas to help gray hair restore its true color.These wigs are made of human hair plus plant fiber mats, long, short, thick, dense... There are all kinds of wigs, and a large box is filled.

As for those exquisite earrings, necklaces, anklets, hair pins... there are all kinds of dazzling arrays.Alcibiades also carefully bought many tools used by Egyptians for makeup, such as small tweezers, clips, small razors, and ivory eyebrow pencils...

So Agnes was absolutely right when she said he had taken the trouble.

"Has Clotho not come back yet? I brought him a gift too." Alcibidas asked seemingly casually.

"Both he and Adoris were called to participate in military training. This time the training lasted for two days. They stayed in the military camp overnight and could not come back until the day after tomorrow. Alas, wars always continue! I hope Clotho will not be sent to the battlefield. ." Agnes said with some worry.

Clotokatax is almost 19 years old. As an adult citizen of Dionia, he has participated in military training for more than a year, and is now a reserve soldier of the First Legion.And during the rest of the time when he didn't have to participate in military training, Davers arranged for him to go to the military department to do errands to familiarize himself with all aspects of the entire military department.

As for why Adoris also conducted military training in Thurii?That's because Daves found out that Adoris was originally transferred to the Fourth Army in Crotone to hide his identity. In fact, the effect was not obvious, but it made Adoris' life and training very inconvenient, so he simply transferred him Transferred back to Thurii, now a soldier in the [-]nd Legion.

Alcibiadas was slightly disappointed not to be able to see Clotokatax. He originally wanted to get closer to Davos's biological eldest son.Judging from the signs that Agnes told him in the past, Davos may have regarded Clotokatax as his heir.Unlike his father Atili Cruz, Clotokatax was not worried about this. He knew that Clotokatax had a deep affection for Agnes' mother and son, even more than his biological mother Keli. Stoya.

When Christoia heard that Alcibiadas was coming, she immediately asked the cook to prepare the dinner.

Christoya didn't like Atili Cruz, and the embarrassing scene two years ago made her very angry. Fortunately, it was just a family gathering, and it was strictly controlled by Davos afterwards and was not publicized.

Based on Christoya's lofty image of being a Buddha among the people of Dionia, she does not think that Atili Cruz's words will do any damage to her image.What's more, Davos has said in private many times that Crotokatax is his heir to the throne, and he has also made efforts to train him.In addition, Agnes has always felt guilty about this, and she has a little more respect when getting along with her. This allows Christoya to get along harmoniously with Agnes as usual.

And Agnes's brother Alcibiadas is completely different from his father. Through Christoya's long-term observation: every time he comes to the mansion, he not only respects himself, but also always gives gifts.And he likes every child very much, without any obvious preference.

Therefore, of course, Kristoya had to reciprocate the favor and provide warm hospitality.

"His Majesty just sent someone back to say that he is busy with some important political matters today, so he will come back later. He has entrusted Agnes and I to entertain you as hostesses!"

Christoya smiled, looked at Agnes, then raised the wine in her hand and said to Alcibiadas: "Thank you very much for bringing us so many gifts, and Just what we need! Agnes and I toast you to express our gratitude! We also warmly welcome you!"

Alcibiadas immediately expressed his gratitude. He took a sip of wine and heard Christoya say again: "Because of this drought, not only the wheat seedlings died, but also various fruit trees were seriously affected. Even the production of wine was reduced." It’s been a steep decline, so the food being served tonight is a bit basic, I hope you don’t mind!”

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