Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 265: Wesbah’s worries

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"Father, the hot water is ready, you go take a bath first, and I will let the servants prepare dinner." Andrea said again.

At the beginning, the establishment of the Turriy Hot Spring Baths can be said to have changed the living habits of the Dionians. Coupled with the strong recommendation of the doctors from Turriy Hospital, the Dionians began to take a bath. It is a health care method that eliminates fatigue, eliminates diseases, and is beneficial to the body and mind, especially for the elderly, most of the elders are practitioners.

However, the large thermal baths on the banks of the Tino River are far from the city of Turiyi, and it is not convenient to go back and forth every day. Therefore, building a good bathroom in one's own mansion has become the goal pursued by the ministers of the kingdom and the wealthy. King Daves, who is still favored by Hades, put forward an effective method, and after a period of experimentation, the craftsmen successfully created a new type of family bathroom similar to the large hot spring bath, which once again became the people of the kingdom vying to follow suit. Object.

This kind of bathroom uses the principle of hot and cold convection, which can not only quickly heat the water in the entire pool, but also the hot air generated when the water is boiled can be effectively used to heat the bathroom floor, which is convenient and comfortable. Wang's domestic promotion.

Since this kind of bathroom was built at home, Weisba has liked it, and he has taken bathing as a lifestyle habit he must do every night before going to bed.

Hearing what his daughter-in-law said, Weisba nodded and looked at the bathroom next to the main building. He was about to lift his foot to go in that direction. Suddenly he felt something was missing, so he asked: "Lucrese goes home from school. Yet"?

"School is a bit early today, but he went to play with Eunice and Apox. Princess Christia wants to keep him for dinner, so he will come back later."

"This kid has had a good relationship with the royal family since he was a child! It seems that when he grows up in the future, we won't have to worry about him too much!..." Weisba sighed with relief and suddenly turned his head and said: " I...want to resign as the rotating chairman of the Senate...what do you think?"

Andrea was taken aback for a moment, staring at her father-in-law, and asked softly: "Why did my father suddenly have this idea?"

"I'm getting older and lacking energy. Now that the kingdom has a lot of affairs, it's really a bit...can't handle it..." Weisba sighed for a long time. Now that he has said the thoughts that have been held in his heart for a long time, He simply continued: "I used to occupy this position because I wanted to give our Lucanians... to earn more benefits for our family. Later, the Lucanian area developed very well, and in Quesima. , Ulaza, Lizaru...?-They have all become elders, and our family has also established a firm foothold in the kingdom. Bagul and Asistes have been used by His Majesty. I have never missed this for a long time. Position, but I’ve always been in this position, do you know why?"

Andria has been with Wesbah for more than ten years, and following his temperament, she naturally has an answer, but she shook her head pretendingly.

"That's for Butler!" Wesbah said heavily, then looked at Andrea, and said earnestly: "Bagul has been working outside these years, and the time at home is too short. It’s time to return to Turiyi and get together with our family! But his current status in the kingdom, except for the position of the rotating chairman of the Senate, is not suitable for him. But it is not necessary to be the rotating chairman. It's so easy. Only one veteran from Lucania can take up this position. If I quit early, there will probably be other elders to take up the position, and Bagul will have no chance!"

When Weisba talked about this, he thought of Hermon in his heart. He hesitated and said to his daughter-in-law: "You are so close to Princess Christia... Can you... Can you give her a chance? I would like to mention to your Majesty at the time that I will let Bagul take the post after I have dismissed the rotating chairmanship, so that I can rest assured..."

After listening, Andrea felt embarrassed. Under Weisbah’s gaze, she said euphemistically: "Father, as far as I know, your Majesty has a strict order not to allow family members to interfere in political affairs. Christo Princess Ya never presupposes this aspect of your majesty..."

Andria's expression changed when she saw Weisba showing a little disappointment, she said hurriedly: "But I will try my best to let the princess do me this favor."

"That's right. Butler comes back. You and your wife can get together. I'm still waiting for another grandson." A smile appeared on Weisbah's face.

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While the Spartan army was fighting hard in Central Greece, the Spartan king Agsilius was living leisurely in the rear.

On this day, his friend Xenophon came to visit the mansion and was warmly welcomed by him.

"Xenophon, it's been a long time since you came to see me! I thought you thought I was old and useless!" Agassilaus held his arm excitedly and used his other hand. He patted his shoulder vigorously.

"Some time ago, I had been busy writing historical facts about the Greek mercenary expedition to Persia. I just finished writing yesterday, so I hurried over to visit you." Xenophon explained.

"The mercenary expedition to Persia?! What you are talking about is that you were hired by Cyrus 20 years ago to help him fight Alta Xerxes, don't you know if I have a chance to read it?" Silus asked with a smile.

"King Agsilius, you have been fighting in Asia Minor for many years and have a deep understanding of the Persian army. I just want you to read it and help me point out the mistakes and omissions." Xenophon said seriously, from He took out a book cut from papyrus.

"It’s okay to let us Spartans teach people how to lead soldiers to fight, but let us tell you how to write. Isn’t that a joke!" Agassilaus teased, laughed, and took it. The booklet, and then turned a few pages at hand, gradually attracted by the words in the book, and looked at it intently.

Seeing this situation, Xenophon had a little more confidence in the book he had written, and he sat quietly and waited.

Almost half an hour later, Agcilius raised his head, rubbed his sour eyes, looked at Xenophon, and praised again and again: "Very well written! Very exciting! If it weren't for you here , I really want to read it all at once."

"So I can go." Xenophon stood up pretending to be serious.

The two laughed.

"You told me about Cyrus before, and he admired him more. But in my opinion, at least in the military, he is still relatively immature, otherwise he would not run out of his own advantage. The battle is sent to death, putting the whole army in danger." Agsilius patted the booklet on the table with his hand, expressing his insights.

Xenophon nodded without speaking.

"I looked through it roughly, and found that in this book, you describe Daves more than others, and there are many signs and apostles about him..." Agsilao Si touched the booklet and said slowly.

Xenophon said frankly: "It is true! In fact, the mercenaries were able to break through the pursuit of the Persian army and eventually returned to Greece. Daves played an important role in it, even the guest. Thorpes is not as great as his contribution. This is an unavoidable fact. But for me, I believe that Daves is indeed favored by Hades, otherwise it is difficult for you to believe that one comes from Cesar The recruits who had never received any education and had almost never participated in the war had been unknown before. When our mercenaries were in desperation, he suddenly became a brilliant, flexible, and commanding general. This should be the blessing of the gods to our mercenaries and our luck!"

"Yeah, once the luck of a mercenary, now it has become Spartan's biggest headache!" Agsilius sighed.

Xenophon did not speak. He suddenly remembered the scene when he met Daves for the first time. The seemingly ordinary young man was eloquently talking about the malpractices of the Athens and Spartan regimes, which really made him Amazing, he still remembers: When he couldn't help asking "Where is the best polity in the world today", the young man laughed but did not answer. Is the Kingdom of Dionian today the answer he gave?

"I recently heard some news that those who fled to the Peloponnese from across the Adriatic Sea more than a decade ago are gathering troops and preparing to cross the sea to regain the territories they once lost. It is said that they will get you Spartan’s support. Although Dionia is at war, I don’t think it is a very wise approach for Sparta." Xenophon reminded him euphemistically.

"In the council of elders, I also raised objections, and they couldn't listen...Ah, you also know my current situation..." Agassilaus said helplessly, his expression slightly low.

Xenophon knows what he is referring to.

A few months ago, Agsilius defended Sverdrias (the Spartan garrison general of Tespiah who had conspired to attack the port of Piraeus in Athens, but failed). Sverdillas was not punished, and eventually the angry Athenians allied with Thebes and declared war on Sparta, which made the Spartan allied battle in Central Greece difficult. The Spartan people regretted it, and they began to blame Agsilius, believing that it was his kindness that kept the stupid Sverdillas from being punished and caused the bad situation today.

Although the Spartans do not have a great influence on the government like other democratic city-states, their dissatisfaction still affects the council of elders and the inspectors. Verdelias talked and wanted to investigate whether there was any bribery between them, and the Council of Elders made a decision, claiming: Spartan King Agsilius has been in the army for 40 years, and his citizens of the same period He is no longer on the battlefield. He still continues to fight for Sparta. This is really admired by the citizens and a role model for the citizens, but his health is not good, and now he is aging. He is thinking about his health. , The council of elders decided not to let the respected Agsilius lead the army again and run around...

The council of elders kept saying that it was for the good of Agsilius, but now that the Spartan government has developed, its king has little power left. As the commander of Sparta and the leader of the war is their greatest power. , Is also their greatest reliance on winning prestige, Agsilius lost it, equivalent to being idle.