Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 60: Academic invitation from Dionia Academy

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"Plato is indeed a great scholar. I have read his "Ideal State". The explanation of the various systems of the city-state and the conception of the ideal city-state completely shocked me!" Foster Kada sincerely The praise made the young people look at him more kindly, and he went on to say: "But he will be invited to Dionian Academy soon."

What? ! The students were shocked. Some hurriedly looked at Plato, while others shouted in disbelief: "You lie!"

"Calm down, my student! Your eyes are blinded by jealousy and anxiety, making you unable to think rationally. What's the point of learning so much knowledge!" Plato's several reprimands made the young people a little ashamed.

He turned around again and said to Foster Kada, "Knowledge is for you to improve yourself and observe the world, not for showing off!"

Foster Kada was shocked when he heard the words, and quickly admitted his mistake: "You are right, I did it wrong!"

Plato's face was soothing, he picked up the letter in his hand and asked: "I want to know whose proposal the "All-Hellenic Scholars Conference" mentioned in this letter is? How to proceed? Who have you invited to participate?" /

After being drunk by Plato, Foster Kada respected him and did not dare to neglect. After thinking about it, he replied: "It turns out that the Great Greek Medical Forum is held every year in the Kingdom of Dionian. Later The Dean of the School of Mathematics Mentotyk Ayres founded the "Great Greek Mathematics Symposium", and then Teacher Ansitanos organized the "History Symposium"... After Teacher Gorkiah came, he also proposed at the beginning of this year To hold the "Philosophy Symposium", King Daves knew that many scholars were proficient in multiple disciplines, and the various colleges in the kingdom held academic seminars, which were not only repetitive, time-consuming, energy-consuming, and too inefficient, but also invited The range of scholars is too narrow, and they are mainly invited in Italy and Sicily. So he proposed to create an "All-Hellenic Academic Exchange Conference", inviting famous scholars from all over Greece to participate in the meeting, exchange knowledge, and discuss nature and humans together. Mystery.

I remember that His Majesty once said a word, which was widely circulated in our school. He said, ‘the spark of wisdom is produced in the collision, and the truth becomes clearer and clearer. ’”

When Foster Kada said this, Plato's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but move.

Fosterkada continued: "As far as I know, this conference will be composed of two parts. One part is for scholars to give lectures on one or more topics based on their knowledge areas. There will be Many students, people, and even scholars are listening; the other part is the exchange debate among scholars, and a small number of students are also allowed to listen and ask questions...

This time, we sent people to invite famous scholars from all over Greece. I don’t know exactly which scholars there are, but at least I know that there are also Antisthenes, Isocrates, and Saiattus in Athens. Because I have to go to deliver letters to them. "

Speaking of Antistheni, Plato frowned slightly.

Spisips, who was next to him, asked anxiously: "This "All-Hellenic Scholars Conference" by Dionia...Can we also participate?!"

Fosterkada smiled and said: "Of course it can. Dionia welcomes all young people in Greece who love knowledge, respect knowledge, and desire knowledge to go to Turei to participate in this academic event in Greece!"

Speaking of which, he respectfully asked Plato: "Have you made a decision?"

Plato stroked his long beard, nodded and said: "I have long wanted to visit the kingdom of Dionian, a unique government. This is a good opportunity. I will be there on time!"

Get a definite answer, and quickly got a reply written by Plato, Foster Kada immediately took off the package on his shoulders, opened it on the stone bench, and only listened to the metal sound of "crash" inside. All white coins.

Faced with Plato’s surprised gaze, Foster Kada said seriously: “His Majesty Daves said,'Knowledge is priceless, and scholars' time and energy are very precious.' So these 500 Dionis The silver coins of the Kingdom of Asia are rewards for your attending this meeting. This also includes the cost of your round trip to Athens. Please accept it!

After you arrive at Turriy, your accommodation and food will be arranged by Dionian College, so you don’t have to worry about it. Also... Please be sure to take this invitation letter with you when you go to Turei. If there is a Spartan or other city-state ship intercepting it, just show them this letter and they will let it go. We Dionia has already communicated with these city-states in advance..."

"You are so considerate!" Plato couldn't help feeling very emotional when he heard these words: Obviously, Dionia knew about his previous experience so that he would have such a special explanation.

Six years ago, when Plato was traveling in Syracuse, there was a civil strife in Syracuse, but when he left, he was intercepted by a Spartan warship. At that time, the Corinthian War was not over. The Spartan general who hated the Athenians seized the famous Athenian scholar and sold him as a slave. If he weren't rescued immediately by his friends, he might still be digging in a mine... …This terrible experience also made him afraid of going to the Western Mediterranean. In addition, at that time, the news that "Dionia and Sparta signed a covenant" spread to Athens, and most of the Athenians scolded Dionia. , Said it was a traitor (because the old Turii was built on the initiative of Athens, the people of Athens believed that Dionia should support Athens). This also affected Plato's mood, making him never travel to the most powerful kingdom in the Western Mediterranean.

This time, he can finally make up for this regret...

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In the King's Office of the Royal Palace of Dionia, the five rotating chairmen of the Senate gathered together with Secretary of Commerce Mariji, Secretary of Finance Merses, and Supreme Inspector Sesta.

Daves looked at them and said solemnly: "I invite you over this time. I want to discuss several important things with you in advance. At the beginning of the year, the Dionian Kingdom Assembly and the Guardian Assembly, Some of you participated, but those who did not participate should have heard about it... Many representatives of local councilors and patrons have mentioned the issue of'senators accepting gifts from citizens and foreigners', especially the chief executive. We are more obvious on this issue. They also repeatedly mentioned the'Polyxis treason case and the current Raodixian case'. I hope we can take some measures in this regard. I once promised them. Make a change on this issue, now is the time to fulfill the promise! What do you think about this?"

Everyone looked at each other and their faces were solemn. Most of them didn't expect Daves to call them today to discuss this thorny issue.

The hall was silent for a while. As the chief figure of the Senate after Kunogolata's death, Cornelus had to stand up and speak: "Your Majesty, since the establishment of Dionia, he has served as a public office in the kingdom. This is the right and obligation of citizens of the kingdom. Initially, there is no need to pay any salary. But today, not only middle- and low-level officials, but even heavy-duty laborers, prison guards who supervise criminals, and sentries who guard fortresses are paid. , But the entire kingdom does not have veterans. Because this is a noble position, veterans serve the entire country and citizens, and they should not care about salary like low-level officials.

But...I remember that when the alliance was first established, there was no major event. Generally, the Senate would only hold a big meeting in five or six days. At other times, I could take care of the field with the slaves at home. But now that the kingdom is so big and there are so many things, we hold meetings in the big council almost every day, discuss the kingdom, and pass bills. Where can we still have time and energy to increase income for our family? Although according to the "Dionian Law", every time the land acquired in the war, our veterans will have no more, no less gifts. But the income from land is limited after all, and it is often affected by climate and soil. Many veterans who don’t know how to do housework live even worse than the officials at the bottom..."

"You mean it's reasonable for the elders to receive gifts?" Daves asked quietly and quietly.

Cornerus was so nervous that he couldn't speak for a while.

"Your Majesty, Lord Cornelus is telling the truth." Lucias took the conversation and defended Cornelus: "The position of the elder is noble, but the elder is also a human and has desires. They also hope to be able to eat good food, drink fine wine, and wear gorgeous clothes. Although money does not reflect a person’s nobility, we can imagine that when a veteran living in distress meets a veteran who wears gorgeous Bolton and exquisite gold and silver jewelry , When four or five rich businessmen with slaves followed, who in the eyes of the people is more like a veteran?

That’s why Laodicean was so popular among the elders at the beginning, because he was generous and often invited the elders to dinner... This is why there are so many people competing for the vacancy of every chief executive, because After the Chief Executive, they have more opportunities to accept gifts from the local people to increase their income and enable them to live like the wealthy citizens of Dionia. "

"Is it because we want to live a luxurious life, we can accept the gifts of foreign messengers and outsiders, and speak nice words for them at the Senate meeting! Your Majesty, Lao Dixian is just a hapless one. It’s not uncommon for people in the courtyard to disregard the kingdom’s interests, throw out suggestions that are totally unfavorable to the kingdom, and seek benefits for the Gentiles! I have long felt that this problem should be resolved. This time, since the public’s response is so great, we can Take the opportunity to stop the elders from accepting gifts from others, and punish those who violate them!" The Supreme Inspector Sesta suggested with a serious expression.