Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 31: Go to a banquet
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After Dionysius came to power, in order to fight against Carthage, he was deeply aware of the strategic position of the Epipole Heights, which is next to the city, in the defense of the city (During the Peloponnesian War, the Athens Expedition The Sicilian army occupied this place and fought a long wall battle with the Syracuses), so he mobilized more than 6,000 free men, and under the stimulus of promising to give them citizenship, they built it in a short period of time. A 15-mile-long city wall encircled the Epipole Heights, six times the area of the central area, into the city of Siracusa.
So far, Syracuse has become the largest city in Greece. And it is close to the sea and cliffs to the east; the mountains to the west and the north are difficult to climb; only the southwest is close to the port, but there are also swamps and rivers that hinder the march. At the time, Carthage Commander Similco led a large army to attack. Under the city of Syracuse, there was nothing to do with this giant city, and was ultimately defeated by the outbreak of the plague.
The carriage that Ancitanos was riding in headed towards the southeast corner of Syracuse, and the destination was Ortigia Island. It is said that it is an island, but in fact it is connected to the land. It was the original colony of the Syracuse and later became the seat of the acropolis of the Syracuse. The acropolis of most Greek city-states is almost in the center of the city, while the acropolis of Syracuse is lonely overseas, which is rather strange.
Dionysius just took a fancy to the location of Ortigia Island and built his palace on the island. Because of the two lessons of being ousted from power by the citizens of Syracuse in the riots, he surrounded the entire island with walls and was equipped with garrisons. Only his friends and supporters were allowed to live on the island. Of course, his mansion is also located on the island.
The carriage galloped all the way and stopped when it reached the isthmus connecting Ortigia Island with the land. In front of the carriage is a tall city wall, completely blocking the road to the island. There is also a small but strong castle on the front side of the city wall. It is conceivable that if an enemy attacked from here, they would be strangled by soldiers from the castle and the city wall at the same time.
Ansitanos was deeply moved when he saw this arrangement, returned to the carriage, and whispered to Hernipolis, "How can a city-state leader be so defensive against its citizens? The love of citizens!"
"The citizens of Syracuse almost killed him, and it is not easy to be a tyrant!" Hernipolis was wandering around the city of Syracuse for the past two days, but learned a few things. I also expressed my understanding of what Dionysius did: "In comparison, Master Daves is much more relaxed in Turyike."
"Master Daves, you are not a tyrant, you have to keep this in mind!" Ansitanos discovered that Hernipolis had compared Daves' position in Turri with that of Dionysius. Tendency, immediately reminded seriously: "Master Daves didn't even have the idea of being a tyrant, otherwise he would not create the peculiar public office of'Guardian' to limit the power of those in power!"
Ansitanos' eyes were full of admiration, and Hernipolis nodded thoughtfully. After a while, he hesitantly asked: "Teacher, do you think my father is a tyrant?"
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After the carriage passed the city guard's investigation, it passed through three city gates and entered Ortigia Island.
The mansion of Felistos is quite luxurious, especially the large and spacious living room, the floor is completely paved with colorful marble, and it is polished smooth as a mirror; the finely carved gold-inlaid lamps are lined from both sides Lined up, glittering with gold; on each lamppost, there are five candles as thin as arms, illuminating the hall as bright as day; in the hall, there are more than a dozen beautiful female slaves of different skin colors attending each table.
Phylistos, the important minister of Dionysius who controls the civil administration of Syracuse, is a little thin, and his handsome appearance reveals a literary spirit. At this moment, the smile on his face was as kind as a spring breeze, and he began to introduce Ansitanos to the other guests at the banquet.
"This is Leptinius, the younger brother of the plenipotentiary general Dionysius, the naval commander of Syracuse!"
"Long Yang!"
Both parties are busy greeting each other. Ansitanos looked at each other curiously, and the younger brother of the Syracuse tyrant had a simple appearance.
"This is the minister of the plenipotentiary general, my best friend Herolis!" The middle-aged man who Felistos said was sharp-eyed, and he took the initiative to meet him and said: "Turiy Ansitanos, I’ve heard of your name a long time ago. Welcome! A few years ago, I went to Amendorara and met your consul Daves. Oh, he was not Dio at that time. The Archon of Nia, but he impressed me very deeply!"
Ansitanos hurriedly saluted and expressed his gratitude.
Philipstos introduced him to the next one: "This is General Massias of Syracuse!"
The rude-looking former Campanian mercenary leader Massias simply met with Ansitanos.
Philipstos introduced Ansitanos to the last guest: "This is also my best friend, the most famous music poet in Sicily——Ferrosanus!"
The man named Ferrosanus said, "Master Felistos, you praise me too much. I am just an ordinary person who likes music and poetry, and I did not serve in Syracuse. It’s incomparable to them in any position." He pointed to the previous ones: "If I hadn’t heard that you were from Turey and you were a scholar at the same time, I wouldn’t have come."
Ferrosanus’s blunt words made Philistos look a little embarrassed, but Hernipolis behind Ansitanos asked in surprise: "You are Ferosanus?! This is really true. Great! The troubadour of Turly often sings your poems, such as "Autumn wind, my heart is sad, my former lover, where is today..." What a great writing!..."
Ferrosanus did not expect to meet admirers from Tury at the banquet, and was quite surprised: "Are you away from you?"
"Henipolis, student of Ansitanos." The young man answered hurriedly.
"He is still the only son of Archon Avinojis of Raos!" Mathias said.
Ansitanos' heart stunned, and look at the faces of the other people. Obviously, he already knew his student's identity. It seems that the Syracuse people had already conducted a detailed investigation of their mission.
"Student? What did you study with him?" Ferosanus didn't know Ansitanos and asked in surprise.
"Learning the history of the Mediterranean, while training the writing of articles and the compilation of the teacher's books." Hernipolis replied.
Ferrosanus looked at Ansitanos in surprise, and asked bluntly: "What book are you writing?"
Ansitanos said humbly: "I want to write a book about the history of southern Italy. It's just the beginning. I'm collecting information everywhere..."
"Well, everyone, let's sit back to the banquet and talk while eating." At the urging of Felistos, everyone sat down.
Soon, the servants brought plates of dishes.
"I know that Turri’s cuisine is very famous, but unfortunately I don’t have a chef who can cook Turri’s cuisine. I hope these foods will satisfy you." Felistos said to Ancitalus.
Ansitanos opened his arms, pointed at the food on his table, pretending to be surprised, and said: "This is so rich!"
Philipstos laughed and was about to speak.
Leptinius on the opposite side said loudly: "I heard that most of Dionian's food was invented by your Archon Daves. Is this true?"
"Know that those foods originally came from the restaurant of Daves’ wife Christoya. Almost all Dionian citizens think Daves invented it, and of course this includes me." Ansi Thanos replied tactfully.
"I heard that the popular rugby and football games in Great Greece were also invented by him. Even your Diorian doctors call him a teacher. As a consul, the Diorian League is also considered a powerful There must be a lot of power and affairs, how could he still have so much energy to squander these little things?" A tone of suspicion was revealed in Mathias's words.
"You have to admit that some people are blessed by gods and are born with more talents and more energy than others. Although such examples are rare, they are not without, such as the former tyrant of Corinth, Perian De...not to mention, our consul is deeply favored by Hades!" Ansitanos answered calmly.
"How can your Archon be compared with Periande who created Corinth's glory hundreds of years ago?" Ferosanus interjected.
Henipolis looked angry, Ansitanos hurriedly stopped him with his eyes. Through the contact just now, Ansitanos sensed that the Syracuse poet was an outspoken person, so he said with a solemn expression: "But in the hearts of Dionian citizens, the Archon Daves is far better than Perriand is much more important! Because he led his army many times to defeat powerful enemies, rebuild the burned Turri, and conquer the barbarians in the mountains; build roads to facilitate the people and prosper trade; build hospitals to reduce people’s injuries and illnesses. ; Funded the establishment of academies and schools, improved the quality of the people, and encouraged scholars to explore knowledge; invented ball games and food to entertain the public; also established fair laws to allow citizens to have more rights... It was Dioni he created by himself The Asian City-State Alliance has made the Great Greece, which has been warring endlessly in the past, in peace and no war in the past few years. Therefore, some Dionian citizens even called him "father" at the rally, and he is well-deserved of the Diorian Alliance. Father!"
Ferosanus listened and said loudly: "If it is like what you said, then I will take back what I just said. Your governor has been Dionia in just a few years. Having done so many things, he is indeed an amazing consul, in some ways...better than Dionysius!"