Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 53: Avenojis’ banquet

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Only one year after Raos joined Dionia, the change in its port was so great, which really surprised Kanios.

His boat waited for a while before there was a free dock for him to moor ashore. The officials sent by the Laos City Hall that received the news have been greeted by the shore, and Kanios readily accepted the official's invitation to meet the master of the city, the Archon Avinojis.

"Is this port so busy every day?" Karrios asked in the crowded crowd.

"Yes." The official said proudly: "Businessmen from the Dionian Alliance like to come here to rent boats to Gaul in the north, or trade on the Iberian Peninsula in the west, and then land here full of goods. , Transported back to Turíy with a pack team. A few months ago, after the establishment of the Yugoslavia League, our place was even busier! Merchant ships from Trina, Corenia, Crotone, and Siritin also came to pull from time to time. Russia, as long as it is an ally of the Dionian League, we in Laos will provide the best services and preferential rates for boat berthing, accommodation, and water supply. Now, Grumentum has become the Dionian League After being a member of, there are more merchants here, most of them are for the fine iron ore of Grummentum... Laos welcomes merchants from Elia to trade here too!"

Kaños was about to respond with a smile, and an angry scolding came from the front: "Don't get in the way of **** stupid things!"

Then there was a scream, Kanios saw two naked men lying on the side of the road ahead, with blood-stained weal marks on their bodies, and several heavy sacks dumped on one side.

"These slaves are Lucanians." For fear of leaving a bad impression on the guests, the officials explained hurriedly: "Their ancestors forcibly captured Laos and changed all the Greeks in Laos. We became slaves and allowed us to live inferior lives for generations. Now Lord Avinogis has led us to take back Laos! A year ago, they were the masters of the city and treated us like cattle and sheep. Call, now that we Greeks have become the masters of Laos again, let them have a taste of being slaves too!"

Kanios looked at the emotional official and thought: You don’t look like a pure Greek.

"You turned all the Lucarias in this city into slaves?!" he asked.

"Not all. Some people who were related to the Lucaria citizens of the Dionian League were later released by Master Avinojis and went to Niutum. I'm a citizen of Onia. I don't know why the Dionians are so tolerant of these barbarians who believe in Ability God!" The official whispered, although there was hatred, he did not vent as loudly as before.

Canos' heart moved, and it can be seen from this that Dionia's influence on the people of his affiliated city-states.

The city of Laos, located near the estuary of the River Ra, is not too big, with less than 5,000 citizens. The main composition is two parts: one part is the tribe under the command of the Avinojis family, and this is also He was firmly seated at the core of the life-long consul of Laos, so after these people were converted into citizens, Avinojis gave them the land; the other part was the original Greek slaves, and Avinojis liberated They were given citizenship rights, but they had no "participation". In order to live, they served as low-level officials in the city or as hired workers or dock laborers... Fortunately, the tax burden in Laos is not heavy. As long as they work hard, There should be small savings.

Although Avinojis claimed to be of Greek descent, he always knew that he and most of the citizens of this city are of mixed blood, so Laos citizens have similar inferiority complex, exclusivity and ethnic identity Feeling, not to mention, he rescued them from slavery, as long as he treats the people kindly, then they will support him. So even though he learned from Daves and proclaimed himself a life-long consul, in fact the council of Laos was just a display, not to mention a citizen assembly, and Avinojis decided on all matters, and he was a real tyrant. .

Canos met Avinojis in this so-called city hall—in fact, in the mansion of the lord of the city. The burly, fat, and slightly vicious-looking Archon of Laos actually prepared a banquet. , Very enthusiastically gave a welcome speech to Kanios and invited him to the table.

This made Kanios, who was somewhat alert, relieved. After he took his seat, he also raised his wine glass to express his heartfelt thanks to Avinojis for his hospitality, and then said: "Three years ago, I have been to Laos, but this time, I found that Laos has changed a lot, especially the port trade is very prosperous. It has only been more than a year for Laos to be free, and it has been able to achieve such great feats and govern. Mr. Guan must have put a lot of effort into this!"

Kanios’ words of praise made Avinojis very comfortable to listen to. He laughed and said: “Of course I didn’t bother less, but I should thank Laos’ allies more. But yes, in this alliance Lilaos enjoys a lot of convenience!..."

Canos listened thoughtfully.

At this time, Avinojis asked: "Is Elia sending you this time to join the League of Dionia?"

Kanios was taken aback. With Elijah’s situation and coming to Dionia at this time, anyone with a discerning eye could roughly guess the purpose of their mission, but Kanios didn’t expect Avinojis to ask so directly, he put down his hand. Blackjack, thought for a while, and said vaguely: "Whether to join the alliance or adopt other covenant methods depends on the result of the negotiation with Dionia."

Avinojis looked at him and grinned: "Please forgive me for speaking directly. With my understanding of Dionia, and with Elia’s current strength, I am afraid Dionia will not accept others. Covenant method."

This is obviously saying that Elia is not strong enough, so don't expect to get better treatment when talking with Dionia. Kanios was a little embarrassed, lowered his head to drink, and did not speak.

I heard Avinojis say again: "I heard that you Elia have close contacts with the Greek city-states in Campania. If Elia has any covenant with them, Dionia might It will not necessarily accept Elia to join the alliance because it does not allow the city-states in the alliance to have any diplomatic relations with other city-states."

Canos was a little surprised. He didn’t know that there was such a provision between Dionia and the allies: "Thank you for your reminder, the Archon! The city-state of Campania gave Elia some help. , But Elia has no alliance agreement with any city-state." Kanios answered without hesitation.

Actually, the Campania Alliance led by Naples and Capua has always disagreeed to accept Elia, because Campania and Elia are separated by two powerful ones, Samone and Lucania. The race of Elia is not strong. Once it becomes an alliance, only Campania can continue to help Elia. It is difficult for Elia to make a big contribution to the Campania League. Greece has always been shrewd. How can people do such a loss-making business. Elia is able to trade with Campania, but there is mutual demand, and it is possible to recruit mercenaries from Campania to resist the attack of the Lucanians, and it will all have to be paid.

"That would be great. Let Elia join the League of Dionians. With Dionian's credibility and strength, the Lucanians will no longer be your troubles. And Elia As the only two Tyrrhenian seaport cities in the Dionian League, Laos and Laos can cooperate with each other in the future to strengthen trade exchanges..." Avinojis smiled excitedly, seemingly unintentional. Give your own suggestions.

Canos listened to his heart, and he was silent for a while, and he did not see the righteous master. How could he express his attitude at will, so he moved the topic away: "The Archon must have seen the Archon Dai of the Dionian Alliance. Firth, what kind of person is he?"

"I have seen it many times. I have also fought side by side with him!" Avinojis looked proud, he wiped the wine stains from his mouth, and said solemnly: "Give you a piece of advice! Don't be underestimated because he is young, he is an amazing person!"

Since Elia wants to deal with Dionia, she has naturally learned about Dionia. The focus of the natural investigation is Daves. The members of the Elia Council praised him mixedly: what he appreciates is his superior ability. The rise of Dionia in such a short period of time is absolutely inseparable from his efforts; what is uneasy is his identity, which is actually the only one. The life-long consul, how is this different from Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse.

Will the cooperation between Elia and Dionia lead wolves into the room? Kanios needs to use what he sees and hears to make a judgment. The prosperity of Laos reduces his worries, and Avinojis' words increase his curiosity: Is this the admiration of the tyrant for the tyrant?

"By the way, I can take you to Turri tomorrow." Avinojis said suddenly.

"My lord Archon, I am very grateful for your hospitality! How dare you ask you to see me in person again, it will make me uneasy!" Kanios was moved and tactfully declined. .

"Hahaha!..." Avinojis laughed loudly: "You don't need to thank me, I just sent you on the way. The Temple of Hades in Turiyi was built, and Dionia invited me to Go to the ceremony!"

Avinojis' teasing made Kanios a little embarrassed, but he was even more surprised by what he said: Temple of Hades? !

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Hearing that Heraclid fainted and was unconscious when the temple of Hades was completed, Daves immediately turned off all his affairs and hurried to his home.

Heraclid is awake, but she is completely unable to move, her eyes are half-open and half-closed, her mouth is wide open, her chest rises and falls sharply, like a pierced "wheeze and whistle" from a broken bellows. Sound...