Chapter 5 To Great Greece

"At first I didn't know what the 'Mediterranean West' meant? But today, when the Turii came to me, I understood that the dream had come true! Davers gave a brief introduction to Bulkos with a little excitement. Pen Γ— fun Γ— Pavilion www. biquge。 ο½‰ο½Žο½†ο½

"Turii wants to hire us to fight the natives?" Capps asked.

"Yes, I heard that the whole of Greater Greece is now threatened by the natives, and Turiy is only one of the city-states that has suffered the most." Davers explained.

While the crowd was still wondering whether to accept the invitation, Antonios stood up and said, "But Persia is far away from us, and Turiy is also far away from us. Going to war in Turiyi is no different than in Persia! ”

Davers cast an appreciative look at Antonios covertly, because his question was ostensibly convenient for Davers to explain further. Davers said seriously: "We will follow Sparta to fight Persia. Winning the war, Sparta profits, and we only have a meager salary; Defeated, we fall to a foreign land, and even our souls cannot return to hell. And going to Great Greece is differentβ€”"

Davers looked around at the crowd and said with a little excitement: "First of all, as I said earlier, the salary given to us by Turiyi is two daliks a month for each person, which is not much more than what Cyrus the Younger gave us at the beginning; Secondly, the Greater Greece region is full of Greeks like us, fighting for them in the land of the same race, and we do not lack support, and we will be taken care of and cared for; Again, Greater Greece differed from the barren mainland of Greece, where rivers were plentiful, land was fertile, and each city-state was wealthy. Does anyone know how many people were in Athens during the time of Pericles? Davers asked, looking at Alexis instead, for the heavy infantry squadron leader from Megara had studied in Athens for two years as a young man.

Sure enough, he lived up to Davers's expectations, thought for a while, and said, "About 300,000 people." ”

"Yes, 300,000 people, a staggering number! But you know what? A few decades ago, Syracuse in Greater Greece had the same population of 300,000 people! And Turiyi, Crotone, Lokri, Tarantum, Lijim, Agrigento, etc., are all big city-states like Syracuse (all this information Davos learned from Christoia)! So we are not going to a remote and backward area, but a bustling city, where there are many opportunities, waiting for us! Davers praised the prosperity of Greater Greece.

"Chief Davers, what are your chances? Defeat Lu ...... Lucalians, get paid handsomely, or something else?! The astute Epitenis sensed the mystery in his words and asked.

"That's a good question! This is the last and greatest advantage of going to Turiyi, which I am about to sayβ€”" said Davers, holding up a finger and in high spirits, "the messenger said, 'As a result of the great invasion of the Lucanians and the Brutis, there are some small towns in Greater Greece, especially in southern Italy, which have been conquered by the natives. 'What does this mean for us?!' ”

Davers turned his fingers into fists and swung them vigorously in the air: "It means that when we gain a foothold in Greater Greece and retake a small city, we will have a chance to become the master of this city!" We are no longer landless freedmen despised by others, we are citizens of a city-state with land! We are no longer mercenaries at the mercy of others who cannot decide our own fate, but masters of the city-state! I think that's what the 'Dream Man' told me to do! Regardless of your decision, I have decided to go to Greater Greece and fulfill my mission!! ”

There was a strange silence in the room, except for the sound of rapid breathing, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Davers's raised fist, full of extreme longing. For thousands of years, the Greeks of the city-states fought each other for the barren land of Greece, which was not large and full of sand, and it was not for the land! The Greeks became a seafaring people, and that was also the persecution of many people and few places! Mercenaries are running around for a living, isn't it just helplessness without roots! Now, with the hope of owning land in front of them, how can they not be pleasantly surprised, lest the flame of hope be blown out!

In this moment of loneliness, it was Tspitt who said weakly first: "But there are many strong natives there, and the people of Great Greece can't stop usβ€”"

"We're not the crap of Great Greece! The Lucanians will never be stronger than the Dukia and the Caldan! If you're scared, don't go! Amintas shouted disdainfully.

"Who said I wouldn't go! Chief Davers, since it is the mission that Hades has given you, even if I give my life, I will help you complete it! Zpitt opened his palms and made a holy kneeling bow to Davers with great reverence.

"Davers, I am your shield, how can I go to Turiyi without me!" Shilos raised his right fist and stood up.

"And I, Amintas, am your spear, and I can't have a shield without a spear!" Another fist was raised.

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

"Chief, I am naturally indispensable to Turii!" Antonios stood up.

"Chief, let me continue to be in charge of the middle lane for you!" Cappuz also stood up.

"And I, Alexis, will always be your reserve force at critical moments!" Another fist was raised in the air.

"How can you go to Turiyi without us light shield soldiers who can fight and throw!" Epitenis stood up with a grin.

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

"My respected teacher, I will continue to learn medical theories with you, so I will follow you wherever you go!" Phelps stood up solemnly.

"I'm your herald, you can't leave me! Assistes scrambled to his feet.

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Davers watched more than forty fists stretched straight into the sky, like a small forest rising, ready to meet the baptism of the coming storm, he couldn't help but boil his blood, and his right hand suddenly waved forward: "Brothers, follow me, and go to the West to find our 'Elysee Paradise'!" ”

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When Davers received an enthusiastic response from the officers, he consulted with them that they should keep their true purpose of going to Turriyi a secret, otherwise they would be hindered by a great deal of resistance.

The crowd immediately swore an oath to the god of the underworld.

Then, after Davers told them to go back, he tried every means to persuade the soldiers to go. And also let them secretly go to other military camps, and secretly persuade the soldiers to join, these veterans with rich combat experience, and once fought together, Davers did not want to give up.

Then Davos took Marigi back to the tent, and before he could speak, Marigi said, "I would like to go with you to Turiyi." ”

Davers turned around and smiled, "You're smart. ”

"Isn't that why you asked me to sit in on the hearing?" Mariji said angrily: "If I don't agree, what will happen to you? Kill me? ”

Davers shook his head and said, "I'll just tie your hands and feet and throw you in the cabin, and when you get to Turiyi, I'll let you out." ”

"Davers, I always thought you were a cultivated, knowledgeable, and trustworthy Greek, but I didn't expect you to be a robber like them!" Mariji said through gritted teeth.

"This is what a slave says to a life-saving master?" Davers feigned surprise.

"Slaves?" Marigi's face was shocked, and he had mistaken Davers's expression.

Note: Elysee Paradise: In Greek legend, after the soul of human beings dies after being judged by the three judges of hell, the innocent will be allowed to enter the Elysee Paradise, where it is beautiful and peaceful, food and clothing are worry-free, it still belongs to the area ruled by Hades, it has been said that the Christian paradise is born from the Elysee.