Chapter 13 It turns out that beer was invented by the Egyptians
Speaking of this, Soricos raised his voice: "Just like now, with the consul Davers as the main body, and the other senators of the Senate assisting in the work, the alliance is much more efficient, and the citizens all have land, and they don't have to worry about the invasion of the enemy, and they can also freely hold public office and get paid, isn't it better than before!" So even if the Tua Alliance really changes to a royal system, there is nothing wrong with it, as long as the future kings can be like Lord Davers, I think the people of the alliance will support them! ”
After listening to his words, Theos fell into deep thought: the Greeks were born to love politics, and from the time of the Archaic to the present, the citizens of every city-state have sought a perfect system to make the city-state more prosperous and the citizens more free. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Decades ago, Athens became an example for the city-states to follow, but the defeat of the Peloponnesian War made many people of insight see the shortcomings of the Athenian democratic system, and some aristocrats, including philosophers, began to admire Sparta, a semi-monarchical and semi-democratic system that still followed the ancient Greek style, but the hegemony of the Spartans especially disgusted the neighbors of the Peloponnese. The Tuafa system also seems to have some interest...... Theos thought to himself.
The carriage continued to gallop, and as he crossed the wooden bridge, he looked back for a moment.
There are many pedestrians and vehicles on the road, but they are all very orderly and do not interfere with each other.
Theos looked at it and found some clues: "On this road, you all seem to be on the right?!" He said aloud uncertainly.
"That's right, you're very careful!" Soricos shouted happily, "That was after the avenue was built. Master Davers erected a signpost at the ferries of Amendolara, Turiyi, and Heraclia, and advised pedestrians to keep to the right. In the first few days, many people did not listen and often colluded. Because the road is good, the speed of horse-drawn carriages and packcarts is relatively fast, so there have been several accidents that have injured people, causing the road to be blocked. Everyone realized that Davers's advice was right! You see, our Archon is like that, although he has a lot of power, he does not always use coercion to make the people obey, but tries to persuade the other side, which is one of the reasons why we are not worried about him as the only Archon for life! ”
"The Tua Alliance does have a good consul!" Theos sighed and said, "And I noticed that every other way, there is a stone tablet erected on the side of the road, which is engraved with how far it is from Amendolara and Heracles, and the management of a road will be so careful, and the governance of the city-state will be more considerate of the feelings of the people." ”
"Yes! Yes! Soricos raised his whip and straightened his chest proudly.
"How much do you earn a day by driving a carriage to solicit customers?" Theos asked.
Sorikstan, who was happy, said: "In the beginning, there were only ten opol a day, and most of them were given by the people of the Tuafan Union, but now when the day is busy from morning to night, and there is almost no rest, I can earn up to forty-six opol, and if I go out like this, after deducting the cost of horse forage and care, I can earn about six hundred opol a month, nearly a hundred drachmas." In another three or four months, I will be able to pay off the loan and interest! ”
The two talked happily, and since there were not many pack cars on the road, the road was very smooth, and it took less than two hours to reach the warehouse hotel area under the city of Amendolara. In fact, it's not as quiet as the market administrator says, it's just as bustling, just not as noisy.
Soricos waited for Theos to get out of the car and said to him, "I suggest you go to Christoya's restaurant for dinner, her haggis soup and tripe are very delicious, and the price is not expensive, I go there every few days." I really didn't expect that people would make such delicious offal that people don't usually want, and I spent a small half of my money on it. ”
"Is it really that delicious?" Theos was skeptical.
"You'll find out if you try." Sorix said as another customer got into the car and waved goodbye.
"May Hermes bless you with the fulfillment of your wishes as soon as possible!" Theos also sent his blessings.
Watching Sorichos drive away, Theos's already hungry stomach began to growl when he said that, and he decided to go to the restaurant recommended by Sorichos first.
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Compared with Amendolara, the Turii is far more than the land, population, affairs, etc., so the office of the Senate will be relocated to the Turii, although the council hall has not yet been repaired. In view of the fact that most of the senators' homes were in Amendora, in order to facilitate and speed the deliberations in the future, the Turriy Reconstruction Committee allocated a house to the senators in Turii, and because Davers was busy with affairs, he was often at home to discuss political affairs with visiting senators and public officials, so he was allocated a newly built house twice the size of Amendolara's house. Davers wanted to refuse, but Christoya liked the house so much that she had to accept it.
The house is located on a hillside on the banks of the inner river of Turiyi, with a beautiful view of the Klatty and Koseni rivers, and on another hill not far to the north is the former temple of Apollo (on which the temple of Hades is being built) and the Acropolis.
It was the end of September, and it was early autumn, but the climate in the southern part of the Apennine Peninsula was still hot, but fortunately, the river breeze that blew from time to time made Christoya, who was raising a baby at home, feel a little cool.
The atrium of the new house is large and rectangular. Some time ago, Christoya had a mason build a wall in the middle, leaving a door, thus dividing the atrium into a front and back yard: the front yard had a slave house and a living room, and the back yard was the Davers' bedroom, the adopted daughter's room, and the personal slave's quarters.
Christoya has been staying in the backyard all this time, and the environment is quiet and private. At this time, she was wearing a light linen dress, and took the slave girl Asuna to plant her favorite flowers and plants in the backyard atrium.
Andrea got permission from the slave girl to enter the backyard, and saw Christoya put down her pickaxe, took the sweat towel from Asuna, and wiped the sweat.
Andrea hurriedly walked over and reminded: "Madam, didn't the doctor say that you should recuperate quietly during the period when you are just pregnant, so as to ensure the smooth growth of the fetus, and you should not exercise vigorously!" ”
"I don't vomit much now. 'Proper exercise helps me and my child get healthy,' says Davers. Christoya said, caressing her unobtrusive abdomen, her delicate face full of tenderness.
"Master Davers is so busy and cares so much about you and the child! Madame, Hera has given you a good husband! Andrea said a compliment at the right time, which made Christoya smile even more happily: "Andrea, don't just envy me, you can be with Bagul in another year!" I didn't expect it to be so soon! ”
"It's all the Archon's help, and Bagul and his people are very grateful!" Andrea said heartily.
"When Bagul finishes their hard work, will they be willing to stay and become citizens of the Tuafa Union?" Christoya handed the sweat towel to Asuna and asked seemingly carelessly.
"Bagul told me, 'Most of his young people are willing to stay, because they are tired here, but they are happy and safe, and they do not want to go back to the mountains and live in fear. Only a few old people were a little hesitant, including his father...... "Speaking of which, Andrea was a little worried, of course she wanted Lucania to stay, so that her marriage would go much smoother."
"Don't worry, Davers will find a way to get them all to stay!" Christoya comforted her, picked up a pot, poured a glass of water, and handed it to Andrea: "You came from the market, you are thirsty, drink some of this." ”
Andrea took the cup and hurriedly swept it with her eyes, only to see that the cup was a golden liquid, floating with some debris, and when it shook slightly, it was covered with white foam. She didn't dare to ask right away, she took a small sip first, bitter with a hint of sweetness, and a little cold.
She couldn't help but take another big sip, a large amount of foam wrapped in liquid, very smooth into the stomach, forcing her to burp a few times in a row, and suddenly felt that her hot body was suddenly refreshed a lot.
"What kind of slurry is this?" She asked, surprised.
"It tastes good, I put it in the well water for a long time." Cristobia smiled smugly and said, "As for what it is, let Asuna tell you." ”
Asuna, who has slightly darkened skin and a pretty face, hurriedly said: "It's called beer, and it's a kind of syrup that we Egyptians love to drink. A few months ago, Mr. Davers was chatting with his wife and said, 'He was thinking about the game of rugby as an official competitive game for the public to watch, and it would be very popular.' But there is still a lack of a good syrup that allows people to sit in the arena and watch the game under the scorching sun, which can both quench their thirst and help ...... fun'. I heard it and couldn't help but say, 'You can try the beer that the Egyptians drink.'" ’”
Hearing this, Christoya giggled, and then said, "You didn't see Davers's expression at that time, he looked at Asuna in amazement, and asked her several times, 'What is the name of the slurry water?' Then he asked about the color, taste and production process of this slurry, and later scolded what 'was deed...... The Germans were deceived that beer was invented by the Egyptians, and then urged me to find someone to make it. I had to send someone to the slave market in Tarantum and buy Egyptian slaves who could make beer at a high price and come back and try to make them. ”
Note: Every civilization has left its own unique mark on the world, and the Egyptian civilization also has many interesting inventions, here I will only mention the ones that are of interest to the ladies: eye shadow, wigs, nail dye, various accessories, rose baths, milk baths, hair care, essential oils...... There is also the fact that perfume was not invented by the French, there was a rule in Egypt 3,000 years ago: it is illegal not to wear perfume in public. The interesting life of the Egyptians will be described in detail in the second half of this novel, so let's make a small introduction here!