After passing through the checkpoint, the carriage headed straight north, passing through the east side of the port market, where the shops and crowds on both sides did not catch the eye of Isocrates and Lycias. After learning about the busyness of the port of Turiyi, they also had a preliminary estimate of the market situation, but even if it was prosperous, how could it compare with the famous Agora market in Athens throughout the Mediterranean.

It was the direction in which the carriage was traveling that caught Lysias' attention: "Hey, the city of Turiyi is to the west, and you are heading north." ”

"Don't worry." Sperian explained: "Because if the carriage went directly to the west, not only would it have to pass through the more crowded and longer market, but further west there would be the Temple of Hera and the Turriyi Arena, which was not far from it (with the increasing popularity of rugby and football matches, the arena in the city of Turriy was no longer enough, and the year before last, the citizens of Turriyi collectively financed the construction of another arena outside the city, and since the arena in the city was the venue for the finals of the Dionian teams, it was named the Dioonia Arena, It's May, and the rugby game is at its most intense, because a new champion team from Turriyi will be selected for the finals, so there are a lot of people going to watch it every day, and the roads will not only get crowded, but there may also be trouble. We'd rather take a long detour to the city of Turiyi, which would be much faster than going straight west. ”

"I see." Lysias nodded, he had heard about the unique ball game that was prevalent in Dionia, but he had been through ups and downs, he had been busy making a living, and he was too old to be interested in this supposedly violent sport.

But Isocrates' eyes lit up and he said, "Can you tell us about this rugby game in Dionia?" ”

Lycias glanced at Isocrates in surprise, and felt that this was not quite in line with Isocrates' hobby, and that it must have a deep meaning.

And his words were tickling Sperian's itch, and he immediately talked about the two of them from the origin of rugby, the rules, to the establishment of the Dionian rugby finals.

Isocrates watched as the wagons drove up a new avenue (i.e., Tua Boulevard) and then turned west, and the road facilities were not much different from the port boulevard, except that the road was slightly narrower; Listen to Sperian talk about the history of rugby in the Dionian Union.

In the short time between the passenger ship landing at the Turriy dock and leaving the port, he had discovered a characteristic of the Ionian people. At worst, it is called rigid and dull; At best, it will be orderly. The port was the most chaotic place in a city-state, and the port of Turij was relatively prosperous, and there were very few noisy, fighting, brawls, and loud talking and noisy scenes, which was impossible for the Athenians, because they were always enthusiastic, unrestrained, proud, and liked to debate and boast about the history of the city-state.

Listening to the porter's words, the whole people liked such a savage and rough sport, made him realize that there might be some kind of tyranny hidden in the seemingly restrained character of the Dionians.

"It's our first time in Turiyi, is there anything interesting here that is worth visiting?" He interjected suddenly.

Lysias looked at him again.

"Worth visiting?" Sperian was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "I said two guests, when you come to Turii, you should not say that you are here to visit, but to enjoy entertainment, there are too many things for you to play here."

First of all, Cristóya's restaurant, you guys have to go! There are some of the best cuisines in Greece and even in the Mediterranean.

Secondly, take a good bath in the hot spring baths by the Delos River in the west of the city, so that those of you Greeks who don't like bathing can feel the benefits of bathing.

And as I just said, go to the Turriyi Arena to watch rugby and football matches, but it's hard to say if you can still buy tickets this season.

Also, go to the Turriyi Hospital and discover your own hidden diseases, knowing that Dr. Turriyi's medical skills are very high, because they have been taught by the gods of the underworld.

Oh, by the way, I almost forgot, you must go to the temple of Hades in the city to pray! It was the only earthly residence of Hades in all of Greece, and it was amazing! Every time I go there to worship and talk to the priests, I feel relaxed when I come back, like taking a hot spring bath......"

Isocrates and Lysias listened to Spellian's gushing introduction to Turiyi, and exchanged glances with each other from time to time.

By this time, the wagon had come to the vicinity of the north gate of Turii, and in front of it stood a tall arch made of white marble.

Lycias recalled some information he had heard about the city of New Turiil, and said uncertainly: "Arc de Triomphe? ”

"That's right, Arc de Triomphe! The second Arc de Triomphe! Sperian said excitedly: "This is the Arc de Triomphe that was built the year before last. It is here that the victorious army will enter the city of Turiyi to be cheered and inspected by the citizens of Dionia, which is the greatest glory of every citizen's life! I participated once, after the conquest of Bruti, and we, as light infantry (i.e., the two thousand freemen) who were temporarily conscripted, also sent some of the good men into the city with the legion...... Oh! The whole of Dioonia cheering us, the beautiful girls throwing flowers at us, and the stirring speeches of our esteemed Archon, I will never forget the scene! …… And I met my beautiful wife after this triumphal ceremony! ……”

Sperian looked intoxicated, and after a while, he sighed: "It's a pity that it has been too quiet in the past few years, there has been no war, and of course there has been no triumphal ceremony, alas......"

"Listen to what you mean, you actually want war?!" The perceptive Isocrates immediately asked.

"Of course, we can't go to war without war. If you can't participate in the war, you won't be able to shorten my inspection period, and you will become an official citizen of Dionya as soon as possible, and you won't be able to get a fertile 'share'" Spellian blurted out without hesitation, and then he saw the strange expressions of the two, and immediately explained: "However, we Diorians rarely take the initiative to invade others, and it is only when others take the initiative to invade us that we will usher in our counterattack......"

Isocrates apparently didn't believe the porter's words.

"But war leads to death, and in it there may be your friends...... Or a loved one......" Lysias said in a tone of admonition.

"I know, of course, that the priest of Hades told us, 'Nothing good is ever easy to obtain.' We are not afraid of death, because this is the land blessed by Hades, and if I die heroically, my wife and children will be richly cared for by the Alliance, and my soul will return to Valhalla in Hades to protect our Alliance! ......" Sperian's face was a little calm, a little determined, even a hint of longing, but there was no fear.

This gave Isocrates and Lysias a great shock.

"Arc de Triomphe, I'm coming!" Sperian drove to the Arc de Triomphe and shouted excitedly, as if he were returning victorious.

Isocrates frowned, looking up at the numerous reliefs on the arch and the statue of the Legion's banner on top, and Sperian's voice rang in his ears: "That carving is the scene where Lord Davers leads the Legion to help Tarantum defeat the Mapu coalition...... It was a picture of the Third Army defeating the Lucanian rebels and recapturing Pikosis (which, according to Senate propaganda, was considered to be a Greek city and therefore 'recaptured', not captured...... There is also the scene where Lord Davers leads a large army to conquer Bruti, which I attended. There is also a funny story about this relief, according to others, the senators of the Bruti in the Senate once protested against the original Bruti War being made into a relief, thinking that it was not conducive to unity. But the elders of Lucaglia retorted, 'We Lucanians have been carved three times, and we have not said anything. What are you Burutians anxious about. 'Haha, that's it, the matter of the Brutis protesting is over......"

Listening to Sperian's laughter and looking at the Arc de Triomphe, Isocrates couldn't laugh at all.

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"Lycias, we haven't seen each other for nearly 20 years since you received your brother's letter and rushed to Athens, haven't we?" Kunogorata looked at Lucias, who was too old to recognize in front of him, and said with emotion.

"Yes, my father died that year, and I rushed back to Athens to mourn, and I had to stay and help my brother because his business was in trouble. Then...... Athens suffered a series of crushing defeats in the war against Sparta, 30 tyrants came to power, my brother was persecuted, and his property was taken from him...... So much has happened over the years that I didn't even make it back to attend my teacher's funeral when he died......" Lycias's seemingly calm face could not hide the remorse and confusion contained in his deep voice, as well as a little exhaustion.

"We all know about you. At that time, Turii was also in a difficult situation, and he could not help you. It's just that the teacher kept chanting your name before he died, who called you his most proud disciple! Kunogorata said, seeing tears glistening in Lycias's eyes, so he changed the subject and said jokingly: "Why have you recently made a fortune in Athens, and such a valuable Athenian black-painted amphora is four or five as soon as you give it?" ”

"I don't have the talent to be a merchant, and of course I can't be rich, so my father gave my brother the management of the weapons workshop." Lysias laughed self-deprecatingly.