Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 24: New roads

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The city of Amendorara, where Heraclyde has also been there to help a family build a courtyard. In recent times, the name Amendorara has frequently appeared in the mouths of the freemen of the port of Turri: the mercenaries who annihilated the Lucanian tribe’s coalition forces and won the prestigious name have all become citizens of Amendorara, their leaders. Daves even became a consul. They also turned their slaves into free people. It is said that they will be granted citizenship in the future... These days, with the resumption of trade with Amendola, Amendola Many things that have happened recently in La have been circulated among the free people in Turiyi, where there are some magical things that the people at the bottom of Turiyi have never dared to think about, but are extremely eager! The numb and peaceful life of the freedmen and even slaves in Turic city was like being thrown into a big, lively fish, lifting up the silt and sand that had been deposited under the calm water for many years...

This makes Heraclide, who has a long history, couldn't help but be moved: Since it is the invitation of Amendorara, their promise should be no problem, right? !

So, Heraclide asked eagerly: "Can I take my son?! His architectural talent is no worse than mine!"

"Of course you can."

In the envious eyes of others, he and his son hurriedly packed their luggage, followed the man to Amendorara, seeing Alexis, his first words inspired Heraclide "I’m Alexis, the production supervisor of Amendorara. I am responsible for undertaking the construction, maintenance and supervision of all city-state buildings. The public office of the production supervisor does not exist in other Greek city-states. The importance of construction, as long as you have the talent in this area, you will be reused by us!"

Feeling that Amendorara attaches great importance to engineering construction, Heraclide's old heart began to rekindle the enthusiasm for construction when he was young.

The first task Heraclide received was to design and build warehouses and hotels. This was not difficult for him, and his plan was quickly approved by the Senate. Then he and his son led more than a dozen craftsmen and nearly a thousand Lucanian slaves to start construction under the city of Amendorara.

Don't think that Heraclyde is a dry old man, very energetic, and meticulous in doing things. Wander around various construction sites non-stop every day, supervise the construction speed, check the quality of the project, and severely criticize the slow work, correct the improper operation immediately, and even demonstrate in person. If there is a deviation in the measurement, immediately re-test until it is accurate, the craftsman And the slave was both respectful and afraid of this old man.

Today, Alexis found Heraclyde, handed him a roll of sandpaper, and said: "This is the next construction task, to build a road from the Sini River Ferry to the city of Amendorara, and then to The road to the Saraceno River Ferry, you must first make preparations. The Archon requires that the road be built into the road in the drawings he drew."

"Your consul knows everything!" Heraclide couldn't help but reply. As a craftsman who has been engaged in construction for many years, he has his persistence and arrogance. What he most dislikes is ignorance. Others gesticulate.

"Look at the drawing of the Archon first." Alexis reminded him.

The ignorant bystander is the only consul for life of Amendorara! It is directly related to whether he and his son can become citizens of the city state! Heraclyde suddenly remembered, and was shocked in a cold sweat. Decades of hardships bent his waist, thinking: As long as the consul's design is not too out of the ordinary, make a slight modification, and do as he requires. .

At this moment, Survival defeated Qing Gao.

He unrolled the sandpaper roll and glanced at his eyes casually. Who knows, his eyes seemed to be stuck and couldn't be pulled out anymore.

Alexis saw that he was looking seriously, smiled, got up and looked around: the construction site was dusty, the craftsmen and slaves were working in full swing, and after two days had not come, the entire construction site had undergone major changes...

This makes him feel excited: "Can it be completed in half a year at this rate?!"

"Half a year?! Only four months is enough! If those Lucanians can be smarter, three months will be enough!" Heraclide said without looking up.

"It seems that you are not satisfied with these slaves." Alexis laughed.

"They don't understand the construction at all, and they don't know how much it took me, and my voice is dumb. I'm not satisfied, can you change a batch for me?!" Heraclide complained.

"You know this is impossible."

"However, the Lucanians are not as scary as I imagined. Perhaps it can be said that they are more afraid of you, so they are so obedient!" Heraclyde exclaimed. Those who have experienced war know what is in troubled times. The most important guarantee.

"These Lukanians are not afraid of us, but Master Davers's method has worked!" Alexis exclaimed.

Speaking of Daves, Heraclide turned his gaze back to the drawing, pointed to the pattern on the paper, and said seriously: "The road construction drawings drawn by the Archon are more complicated than usual. It’s much more, but if you think about it carefully, it makes sense. First ram the dirt road, then pave a layer of sand, then pave a layer of gravel on the sand, and finally pave a tighter slab of stone. There are ditches dug on both sides, and a soil wall is built outside the ditch...It can be imagined that if such a road is built, not only can it be waterproof and sand-proof, the road itself is strong and resilient, and the cargo truck is not easy to damage it. I have never seen such a road before. It is an amazing design! If this is your consul’s idea, then he can be said to be an amazing road builder!" This time, Heraclide said the truth. .

Alexis is numb to Daves’s repeated miracles. Now that Heraclide has approved the drawing, he is relieved, so he said: "So, you agree to follow the procedures on the drawing. Come to build the road."

"Of course! I also want to see what the built road is like soon!" The wrinkled old man said excitedly. But then he pointed to a paragraph on the paper and asked doubtfully: "We all know that the mortar used for construction is made of limestone mixed with water to decompose, and then added to sand. But the drawing emphasizes that the mortar used for splicing the gaps between the slabs Not only do you use limestone to mix water and sand, but also add a certain amount of volcanic ash. The consul called this mortar...water...mud. Does it really work?"

"Citizens of Amendorara know that Archon Daves is the patron of Hades. This must be the enlightenment given to him by Pluto. I believe that after you try it, you will understand this kind of thing. Miraculous." Alexis said solemnly.

"You are right, how can you know if you don't try it!" Heraclide was interested: "I remember that there are many volcanoes on Sicily and nearby islands. It is said that Hephaes, the **** of fire, was said to be the **** of fire in ancient times. Where Toss casts the magic weapon, we can send a boat to pull a boat of volcanic ash back. It shouldn't cost much."

"Hera Clyde!" Alexis suddenly became serious: "According to the previous performance of you and your son, Master Daves proposed a proposal. After the approval of the Amendorara Senate, you and Xiao Heraclide has become a preliminary citizen of the city-state of Amendorara. During the two-year inspection period, if you perform well and continue to make contributions to Amendorara, then you will be an official citizen of Amendorara. Congratulations You guys!"

Hera Clyde was startled, his dry lips squirmed, but he couldn't speak. In the blink of an eye, there were turbid tears.

Alexis was touched by it, and his tone became softer: "As a prospective citizen of Amendorara, you must know that Archon Daves repeatedly asked me, "The method of making cement is Amen. The highest secret of the Dorara city-state!' Except you and your son know it, don’t tell anyone else. Once there is a leak, the Senate will send an inspector to hold you accountable and may impose severe punishments. I hope you can find a way. Come, we must use it and protect its secrets!"

Hera Clyde became nervous immediately, he hurriedly stuffed the drawing into his arms...

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The eighteen-year-old Alsinis participated in military camp training for the second time. As a young adult, it was also the second time in his life to participate in military camp training. In the past, he only learned how to hold a shield and wield a spear under the guidance of his father. At other times, he was either studying writing or exercising with other friends in the arena. Since the war between Turrii and the Lucanians, his life has changed dramatically: his father died in the battle, his mother died of illness in custody, and the 18-year-old Alsinis inherited the family property.

According to the "City-State Military Service Act" promulgated after Daves became the consul for life: Adult city-state citizens must participate in military camp training every six days during the busy farming season. For once every three days. Alsinis couldn't wait to learn his skills so that he could race on the battlefield as soon as possible, defeat the Lucarias and avenge his parents. But in the first training, it went beyond his good imagination of the barracks. Except for the rugby game taught by the consul at the last moment, which was very interesting, the other time was not only arduous and heavy, but also boring.

The second training is still the same as the previous one: the recruits first put on Corinthian helmets, linen breastplates, bronze gaiters, armed with buckler spears, sabers on their waists, and walked five kilometers in full gear. , I walked slowly, and I had to hit the instructor’s stick. Last time, he saw several freedmen’s recruits being beaten up and screamed by the instructors. Although the equipment weighed nearly forty catties, Alsinius didn’t feel too burdened by his inheritance and acquired training. .