Criande eventually agreed to the mercenary's request to enter the city with weapons, but Davers had the soldiers wrap their weapons in cloth was not the main reason, but the half of the Talient silver that Burcos gave to Criande was the key to opening the city gates. After knowing www.biquge.info the truth, Davos had to sigh: the Spartans who lived a simple life also began to accept bribes!

Early the next morning, the leaders, officers, and soldiers of the mercenaries' camps all came to see off the departing party.

As comrades-in-arms who have fought together for a year in a difficult situation, not only the soldiers, but also the officers and leaders have offered their sincere blessings, and even Timason, who did not like Davers at first, also gave Davers a powerful hug: "If I were a few years younger, I would also go to Great Greece with you." ”

"You're not old now." Davers laughed.

Timasong pointed to his chest: "It's old here, and I just want to go home!" Anyway, I hope you come back alive! And-" Timason took a deep breath and whispered, "Thank you for the great help you have given us, if it weren't for you, we would have died many more!" ”

"It's the result of all of us working together! It's my pleasure to fight with you! Davers said modestly.

"It should be my pleasure, may Zeus bless you with all the best of your trip!" Timasong said sincerely.

"You too! Hopefully we'll see each other again! Davers waved him goodbye.

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After Timason, Criano, and Zantiparis led their soldiers back a few hundred meters, the gates of Byzantium opened, and Davers led his army into the Byzantine city.

Zantiparis exclaimed, "Time flies, it's finally time to part!" The scene of Davers's elected leader giving a speech seems to have happened yesterday! ”

Zantiparis's words sparked sentimentality among several leaders: after more than half a year of fighting side by side, it was finally time to start going their separate ways.

Several people silently looked at the Byzantine city from afar until the gates were closed.

At this time, the herald Tolmid said, "Do you think that Davers is really the god of Hades?" ”

"If not, then he's a capable leader. But have you ever seen a powerful leader so young? Timasong asked rhetorically, preferring to admit that Davers was a divine favor than to admit to his face that Davers was indeed better than them.

Criano and Zantiparis both shook their heads.

"I think Christopus will be very remorseful when he learns that Davers has gone to Great Greece. Some time ago, as you all saw, Cresops clearly wanted Davers to be the guest of honor of Sparta, and before leaving, Toannaxis took care of it. Unfortunately, Anaxius underestimated the young man, and Davers preferred to go to Greater Greece rather than to Sparta. Criano gloated.

"Nobody likes Sparta, they're too domineering!" Timasson's words resonated with everyone.

"But why did Hieronymus also choose to go to Great Greece?" Tolmide asked.

"Not the Athenian yet!" Timason's eyebrows raised: "The soldiers re-elected the leader in Sinopo, and as a result, Hieronymus lost his position as leader, and instead let the tricky Xelophon sit on it. He may have wanted to get away from here and go to Greater Greece to prove himself. ”

"It's good not to be the leader, at least not so much to worry about. However, soon we will be able to go home easily! Zantiparis said, which also caused several other people to sigh.

Perhaps realizing that time was running out for the next gathering, the four of them solemnly saluted, then turned their horses' heads and galloped towards their respective barracks.

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Spartan soldiers lined the streets in full armor, and under the watchful eye of their blatant bayonets, Davers's troops marched toward the harbor.

The mercenaries tried not to look at the Spartan soldiers on both sides of the street and the Byzantine people behind them, but looked straight ahead, walking in a posture that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Damn mercenaries, fuck off!" A Byzantine suddenly roared and threw a rotten date palm at Davers, who was walking in front, breaking the previous peace.

"Get out of Byzantium!"

"Robber!"

"Thief!"

"The gods will punish you and make you not die a good death!"

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The Byzantine populace shouted and threw debris at the mercenaries walking in the middle of the road.

Although Davers had expected it beforehand, and had warned the mercenaries. At this moment, he sensed the danger, covered his head with one hand, and shouted urgently: "Asistes, lead your heralds, go and tell every officer that you must strictly control your soldiers and not let them leave the team!" ”

Davers's order came in time, and some of the new mercenaries began to get angry, and if it weren't for the heavily armed Spartan warriors on the roadside, they would have rushed forward and fought the Byzantine populace.

The officers ran up and down to stop them from making mistakes. And Davers also gave the order in time: "The whole army runs forward!" ”

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Standing on the roof platform of the residence, Criander watched the mercenaries pass by the streets, and was surprised to see that these scattered and undisciplined mercenaries were able to restrain themselves and not clash with the Byzantine populace, which frustrated his plan to collect the mercenary weapons.

"Who is the leader of this mercenary?" He asked casually.

"It seems to be called...... Davers. The adjutant thought for a moment and replied.

Davers? Criander felt the name a little familiar, but he couldn't remember where he had heard it: "The mercenaries he led were not bad. ”

"My lord, do you want to stop them?"

"Forget it." Creander waved his hand, he accepted bribes from the Turii merchants, and the reason why he also designed this little conspiracy was that in the event of a conflict, it would be logical to collect the mercenaries' weapons in order to silence his subordinates.

The mercenaries, humiliated and angry, quickened their march and were eager to reach the port in a few steps.

When the mercenaries and the slave women had come aboard the ships, everything was arranged, and the flotilla of fifty-seven merchant ships had left the Byzantine harbor, the soldiers began to curse, and even the good-natured Assistes could not help but shout: "Byzantines, someday—someday I will repay this humiliation!" ”

Davers ignored how the soldiers vented their anger, and he stood quietly at the stern of the ship, watching the Byzantine city disappear below the horizon......

The fleet entered the Sea of Marmara, then turned around and headed south, stopping halfway through to an oncoming dozen Spartan ships.

Brokos had to let his ship come over and personally go to the Spartan flagship and ask the Spartans for permission.

After a while, he asked his men to carry a large chest to the ship.

After waiting for about an hour, he and his men returned to the ship, and he let out a sigh and gave the order: "It's time to go." ”

"What the hell is going on?" Davers asked curiously.

"The Spartans now control this strait, and any large fleet passing through here will be subject to his cross-examination, especially since I have hired you from Byzantium." Burkos took the glass of water from his hand and said.

"Why is that?" Davers was even more curious.

"Ever since Sparta defeated Athens and taken control of the Aegean Sea, it was stipulated that 'any city-state wishing to hire soldiers in Sparta's sphere of influence must have their permission.'" And Byzantium is now occupied by Sparta, and of course belongs to the Spartan sphere of influence. Previously, in Greater Greece, only Dionysius of Syracuse had been allowed by Sparta to hire soldiers in Sparta for a long time, even in the native land. ”

"Dionysius?"

"A tyrant and dictator in Syracuse!" Bulkos said in disgust, clearly impressed by it, while Davers remembered the name.

"Fortunately, this time the situation was exceptional, and I persuaded the Spartan Council of Elders to issue a certificate of employment." Burcos took a sip of water and sighed, "Even so, I would have to spend another half of Taranto to dredge it." Alas...... How did the generals of Sparta become so greedy now! ”

He looked at Davers and said, "I hope you will prove that my expenses are worth it with your next performance on the battlefield!" ”

"You'll see!" Davers said seriously.

At this time, someone on the opposite ship shouted: "Davers! Davers! ”

Note: It is not until this chapter that Davers's story in Persia really ends. Did he still have an intersection with mercenary leaders such as Timason and Criano, as well as the Persian governors Tisaponis and Orjuntas?

We'll see......