Davers looked intently and saw a middle-aged man of medium height and an amiable face walk in outside the tent. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The middle-aged man was also looking at Davers. Although he had heard some rumors about the mercenary leader before, he was still surprised by his youth. However, Davers at this time is a little different from him in the Battle of the Kentree River half a year ago, not only has there been a circle of stubble on his chin, a scar on his face, but also the hardships and bloody battles along the way have made him more vicissitudes and murderous, and his eyes are sharper and more compelling.

"Bulkos, citizen of Turiyi, greetings to the chief of Davers!" The middle-aged man stepped forward and saluted Davers.

"Turry?" Davers was a little confused, he was not a history major in his previous life, he knew nothing about the terminology of this city-state, and the remnants of this body's uneducated memories were not of any help.

At this time, Christoya saw his confusion and explained softly: "The city of Turii is located on the west side of the Gulf of Taranto in Greater Greece, and is the youngest Greek colonial city in southern Italy. After the destruction of Cybaris by Crotone twice, the people of Cybaris, who had lost their homeland, turned to Athens for help, and it was Perikles who was the chief general of Athens at that time, and he responded to the request of the Cybaris and decided to build a pan-Greek new city-state on the site of Cybaris, so he called on all the Greek city-states, including Miletus, to emigrate there, and this is the origin of Turiy......"

"Madame, you are not wrong at all, and I salute your vast knowledge!" Although Burkos was surprised by the presence of women in important meeting places, he behaved politely.

"Sybaris...... ...... Sybaris "Davers felt that this term was somewhat familiar, and he repeated a few silent words, and suddenly remembered: "Oh, isn't it the same Sybaris who the citizens there live in luxury, and even use war horses to train and dance, and are defeated by Crotone with music?!" ”

"Yes." Bulcos looked at Davers' excited appearance and couldn't help but wonder if his abilities were really as miraculous as they were rumored.

Davers remembered this story because the story of the extravagant life of Thabaris that led to their demise has become a fable in the West in the past life, and it is also related to the famous ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras. Italy! …… Davos thought for a moment, and suddenly became interested: "What are you looking for me for?" ”

Bulkos became nervous, at first he was full of confidence, but the rejection of several leaders made him a little bit of a loss, and Davos was his last hope: "Turiyi is being invaded by the natives, so I want to hire you and your soldiers to help us and repel these natives." ”

Davers and Christoya looked at each other.

Burkos continued: "Of course, we will pay you well! ”

"How much can you pay?" Davers leaned forward and asked with interest.

Feeling hopeful, Bulkos immediately shook his spirits: "A soldier has a Dalic gold coin a month!" ”

Davers said nothing, and instead sat back down.

"Oh, I'm mistaken, it should be a ...... and a half Ah, no! No! It should be two, two Daric coins! ......" Bulkos saw that Davers was expressionless, and his words trembled a little.

"What's wrong with Turii that makes you so anxious?!" Davers suddenly smiled.

When Burcos heard it, he underestimated this young man, and at the same time he was anxious about whether the hire could be successful, and he showed his feet under the quiet lure of this young man.

"Burkos, if you want me to work with Turiyi, then you better tell me the truth!" There was a tone in Davers's words that could not be denied.

Bulkos heard a little hope, so he adjusted his mood and said heavily: "The indigenous Lucanians of Italy have invaded the territory of Turiyi, and the Turian Citizens' Assembly has unanimously decided to send troops to repel the Lucalians. So we sent 10,000 heavy infantry and 1,000 cavalry, but we suffered a crushing defeat...... The murderous Lucanians slaughtered our soldiers, cutting their bodies into pieces and piling them up outside the city...... Fewer than three hundred citizens fled back to the city...... When I set out, the natives had not yet attacked the city, but had already captured the city of Amendolara north of Turii, which caused considerable panic among the citizens of Turii...... Now their hopes are pinned on me! So...... So......" said Burkos with tears in his eyes.

Davers, who had seen too many tragic events in the past year, was already hard-hearted, and he was familiar with Burkos's sadness, but asked in surprise: "Are so many soldiers citizens of Turiyi?" ”

"Yes, Turico is one of the most prosperous city-states in Greater Greece!" Brokos wiped away his tears and said with a little pride.

"The army of 11,000 men has actually failed, are the Lucarians strong?" Davers asked curiously.

"No, it seems that there are only 8,000 Lucalyans." Bulkos was afraid that Davers would be frightened, so he had to say, "It's just...... It's just the interior of Turii...... Well...... Well...... The main thing is that there is no good commander, too aggressive, and an ambush ......"

"Oh, that's right." Davers rubbed the stubble on his chin and asked, "Why don't you ask for help from the other city-states?" ”

"We have a defensive alliance in the Greek city-states of southern Italy, but for some unknown reason in the past few years, the natives have begun to invade the territory of the city-states on a large scale, Tarantum, Lokry...... Neither Crotone nor Crotone had any spare forces to support us, and Syracuse was also facing an attack from the Carthaginians...... I also asked the Spartans for help, but the Spartans, who seemed to be at war with Persia, refused my request, but agreed to make it easier for me to hire soldiers in Greece......," said Burkos, reluctantly.

"Now that there is no shortage of troops in the whole of Greece, why are you looking for us?" Davers asked again.

Bulkos immediately complimented, "I had already recruited some soldiers in Ephesus, but I heard of you!" I think you can retreat safely in the heart of the Persians, your bravery and strength have been most strongly demonstrated, and if you can be hired with combat experience, then you will have no problem repelling the Lucalians! So as soon as I heard that the merchant ships anchored in Ephesus had seen you at Chrysopolis, I rushed over at once, and I did not expect you to be in Byzantium again. ”

Burcos's compliment did not affect Davers's thinking, he nodded and continued to ask: "Are the Luccarians strong?" What are their classes? How about their equipment? What are the characteristics of their operations? ……”

One question after another smashed into Burkos's brain like nails. Bulkos was able to cope easily at first, but it became very difficult later, because Davers had already asked some complex questions: How big was Lucania's territory? How many cities are there? What do you do for a living? What about the political system? How are we dealing with the outside world? ……

Bulkos was struggling to answer Davers's question, and at the same time surprised that a mercenary leader could ask such a profound question, and after feeling that Davers was different, his confidence also increased, because only those who wanted to go would think to know the situation in detail.

"I'm pretty much clear about the situation." After Davers finished speaking, Bulkos sighed: This is several times more difficult than answering the questions of citizens at a citizens' meeting!

"I think Timason, Zantiparis, and Criano all rejected you, didn't they?" Davers said.

Burkos looked at him again in surprise.

"My barracks are at the back, and you have to pass through them before you can get to me. As far as I know, Timason's desire to return to Aeolia - his homeland. Zantiparis and Cleano were offered to play for him by a high-paid offer from Sethus, a tribal leader in Thrace. And Xenophon is now with Anaxis, and I'm your only chance, aren't I? ”

Davers's shrewdness had made Burkos not want to hide anything anymore, and he said calmly: "Yes, Davos Chief, you are my only chance!" So do you refuse or agree? ”