Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 29: Street Pub
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Actually, in the Greeks’ traditional concept, it’s not Hades’s priesthood to be in charge of rivers and springs. Thinking that Hades was the real protector of springs and drinking water, Poseidon became an aid instead.
At this time, several women were carrying multiple earthen jars by the pool, chatting and getting water at the same time. The children chased and played around the pool and surrounding stone pillars.
The two children of Asims were eager to try and wanted to join, but Fulvia stopped them.
Although Maximus was surprised and puzzled about how the water in the pool came out, he did not ask. Instead, he followed the servant, stepping on the stairs, up to the third floor, and down the somewhat gloomy corridor. Came to the room to be rented out.
I met several tenants along the way, and they all greeted the servant more respectfully. Obviously, the owner usually let the servant take care of the entire rental building.
Although the room was simple, with only a bed, a table, and a few chairs, it was clean and spacious, and had good lighting. It was much better than the house he lived in in the slave camp. Maxim immediately decided to rent it. Down it.
After putting the parcel in the room, he went to the tax office with the servant and signed the rental agreement.
Finally, the renting was settled. It was dusk, Massimos and his wife felt a little hungry, and the two children didn't have the energy to play around, so Massimos decided to take the family. Eat something to fill your stomach.
There are quite a few restaurants near the place where they rented. Among them, Christoya is the most famous restaurant. It is full early and there are still people waiting outside the door.
But considering the price issue, Maximus finally chose to eat in a street-side pub that was cheaper.
Street-facing pubs of this kind generally have only one circular counter. The stone counter has multiple circular pits. Opened wine cans, beer cans, and clay pots are embedded in these pits, on the stone wall at the end of the counter. There will be a shrine inlaid on it, but it is generally not Hades, but Dionysus, the Greek **** of wine.
When the Massims family walked into the streetside tavern, there were already some diners in the store, making this small storefront a bit crowded.
The cook in the middle of the counter saw them, and immediately asked with a smile, "May I ask you something to eat or drink?"
"What can fill up your stomach?" Massimos asked, looking at the bottles and cans on the counter.
"Bread, cheese, vegetables, as well as nuts and olives...I will provide you with it right away. Of course, if you need a bit of hot soup, we can also cook haggis soup and beef soup for you on site. Oatmeal and bean porridge, but it will take a little time." The chef looked at the Massims family, estimated their needs, and said fluently: "Of course, the most important thing here is that we can provide you with Kingdom production. Variety of wine and beer, and the price is relatively cheap."
"Bring me four pieces of bread, four slices of cheese, two bowls of oatmeal, and a large bowl of haggis soup." Massimus thought for a while and said.
"Would you like to drink some wine?" The cook tried her best to persuade: "It seems that you have gone a long way. You should be more tired and thirsty. Why not drink a beer and moisten your throat to relieve fatigue? ."
Maximus is not a person who can be easily moved, but he saw the diners at the counter holding wine glasses and talking loudly, and suddenly changed his mind: "Bring me a beer."
"Which kind of beer do you want to drink?" The chef pointed to a round pit on the counter in front of her, and said enthusiastically: "I recommend Christoja beer to you, which is owned by Princess Christoja. The brewery in China made the Dionian beer that they invented. Therefore, their beer is the most authentic, the best, and very refreshing. They were bought and stored by those **** wealthy businessmen and officials for banquets and hospitality. Not many are sold in the market. Our tavern is only available because of a special relationship. Although the price is a little bit more expensive, it is very rare. Oh."
Although Maximus was touched by her words, she suppressed her desire to speak, and said, "Just give me a glass of beer."
Although the chef failed to persuade, she did not show frustration and said to him with a smile: "Okay. Then one loaf is 5 opals, and four loaves are 20 opals... a total of 67. One opal is converted into 9 drachmas and three opals. You pay the money first, and I will prepare food for you right away."
Yes, the price of this dinner is close to one month's rent! If it was before, Maximus cared about this little money, but more than three years of slavery made him know the hardships of life. He took a breath, counted 10 drachmas from the purse, and retrieved it. 4 opals.
The chef looked at the crowd, and then shouted: "Hey! There are children who want to eat, please take the initiative to give a seat!"
She screamed, and someone really got up from the bench against the wall, Fulvia hurriedly squeezed over with the children, thanked the diners, and then sat down.
Maximus stood by the counter.
In a short while, the chef put all the bread and cheese he ordered into a small wooden blue, and handed it over.
Masimus felt that the bread was still hot, and couldn't help but nodded secretly for the tavern's thoughtfulness.
The cook lifted a wooden lid and used a slender wooden spoon into the clay pot in the stone pit, scooped up beer, poured a full glass, and handed it to Maximus. As for the porridge and the lamb The soup still needs time to boil.
Maximus took the beer and took a sip, and suddenly felt that his dry throat was moisturized. In fact, there was no beer in Rome before. It was in the slave camp that Maximus began to like drinking this cheap and worry-free drink.
The family sat in the corner and began to eat. Massimos was chewing the bread while listening carefully to the conversations of the diners.
"Hey, have you heard that? It is said that the ‘kingdom is going to send troops to the southern border of Iberia and northern Etrunia to build fortress defense’ is said to be cancelled!"
"You are mistaken, cancellation is impossible. If the kingdom does not send troops to the border to defend, then the looting of the barbarians in the mountains will not be stopped, but they will only become more and more. It grows more and more rampant, and maybe it will launch an attack on the kingdom’s border territories."
"That won't happen to allow the kingdom to wage war and eliminate these barbarians, maybe we can also gain some military exploits and become citizens sooner."
"I heard that the kingdom is not going to launch a big war in the past few years, because the last war has only passed a few years, and the consumption is too great, and it has not recovered yet."
"You’re right. But it’s not just for this reason. It’s said that whether it’s northern Etruscan or southern Iberia, there are rolling mountains everywhere, and the terrain is dangerous, and most of the indigenous tribes live. In the mountains, once they can't beat the kingdom's army, they are likely to hide in the mountains. It will be very difficult for the kingdom to completely eliminate and conquer them. Therefore, first send an army to defend the border and crack down on the barbarians who invade. It is necessary, but I heard that because the people’s opposition is too loud, the decision to send legions to defense may be cancelled and freedmen to be hired to form border troops."
The diners exclaimed: "Is this true?!"
Maxims moved in his heart and fixed his eyes: most of the diners wore simple linen blouses. They looked shabby. They were obviously of a low status. Only a few were more elaborate. This person seems to know a lot of inside information. Is one of them.
He took a sip of beer and said proudly: Of course this is true. When did I Gorgeous fool you! Let me tell you, this matter has been discussed above, and the reason why it can’t be settled is because it costs a lot of money to hire an army, and the kingdom can’t provide more money to support a team dedicated to guarding the border. Mercenary army.
But I heard from a good friend who served as a guardian of the palace that His Majesty King Daves said firmly in the meeting that the kingdom’s border troops must be established as soon as possible! Because the kingdom’s territory is constantly expanding, it will now take ten days or half a month to reach the border with an army from Turiyi. Maybe it will take two, three months or even half a year in the future. Once you encounter an invasion by a foreign enemy, mobilize your army to meet the enemy. I am afraid that the enemy has already captured the border area and killed countless people in the kingdom. Therefore, we must set up a border army to guard the security of the kingdom’s border. If it is really because there is no money to form a mercenary army , Then he will send troops to guard the border for a long time despite the opposition of the people! "
"His Majesty King Daves is really thinking about the kingdom, but those Dionian citizens seem too selfish!" Another diner exclaimed, "If I had become a full citizen, I will definitely support your Majesty’s decision, and as a legionnaire, he will guard the border without hesitation!"
"Cut!" another diner said disdainfully: "As a registered freedman, if the kingdom decides to establish a mercenary army composed of freedmen, I will definitely join in without hesitation, and don't An Opal’s salary, as long as I become an official Dionian citizen immediately."
Several diners followed suit.
"If you become full citizens and have land allocation, you will definitely regret it." Someone suddenly said, causing a burst of laughter.
"The Kingdom of Dionia has a vast territory and a large population. Why doesn't it have the money to support a small mercenary army?" Another diners asked in confusion.