v6 Chapter 31： Feast

After Dionysius came to power, in order to fight against Carthage, he was deeply aware of the strategic position of the city's Epipole highland against urban defense (the army of the expedition to Sicily during the Peloponnesian War that year). It was occupied by this place, and a long wall battle with the Syracuse people.) So he mobilized more than 6,000 free people, and under the stimulation of giving them citizenship, they built a long time in a short period of time. About 15 miles from the city wall, six times the height of the central area of ​​the Epipole high-rise into the city of Syracuse.

At this point, Syracuse has become the largest city in Greece. It is east to the sea, cliffs and cliffs; the west and the north are both leaning against the mountains, and the roads are difficult to climb; only the southwest is next to the big port, but there are also swamps and rivers that hinder the march. At the beginning, the Carthage commander Chimilco led the army to attack. Under the city of Syracuse, there was no way to take this giant city, and it was finally defeated by the plague.

The carriage of Ansitanos heads towards the southeast corner of the city of Syracuse, and the destination is the island of Ortigia. It is an island, but it is connected to the land. It was the original colony of the Syracuse and later became the seat of the Syracuse. The acropolis of most Greek city-states is almost in the center of the city, and the Acropolis of Syracuse is solo overseas, which is quite strange.

Dionysius took a fancy to the location of Ortigia and built his palace on the island. In the wake of the two hurdles being slammed by the Syracuse civic riots, he surrounded the entire island with walls and was stationed with garrisons, allowing only his friends and supporters to live on the island, Felisto The house of Sis is of course also located on the island.

The carriage ran all the way and stopped when it reached the isthmus connected to the land of Ortigia. In front of the carriage is a tall wall that completely cuts off the road to the island. There is also a small and strong castle on the front side of the wall. It is conceivable that if an enemy attacks from here, it will be strangled by both the castle and the wall soldiers.

Ansitanos was deeply touched by this arrangement. He returned to the carriage and whispered to Henipolis: "A city-state leader is prepared to defend his citizens to this extent, and how can he get citizenship? Love!"

"The citizens of Syracuse almost made his life, and it is not easy to be a lord!" Henipolis stalked in the city of Syracuse these two days, but he learned something about Dior. Nisius’s actions also expressed understanding: “Compared to this, Davers’s adult is more comfortable in Turui.”

"Daveus is not the Lord, you have to keep this in mind!" Ansitanos found that Heinpolis had a tendency to compare Dave's position in Turui with Dionysius, immediately. Seriously reminded: "Daveus is not even thinking of the Lord, or he will not create the unique public office of the 'People's Officials' to limit the power of those in power!"

Ancitanus’s eyes were full of appreciation, and Henipolis nodded thoughtfully. After a while, he hesitated and asked: "Teacher, do you think my father is a lord?"

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After passing the inspection of the city guard, the carriage passed through the three gates and entered the island of Ortigia.

The house of Phillips is quite luxurious, especially the living room is large and spacious, the floor is completely covered with colorful patterns of marble, polished smooth as a mirror; the inlaid fine gold-plated lamps are lined up from both sides. The bling is golden; each lamppost has five arms-like candles that brighten the hall like white; there are more than a dozen beautiful female slaves with different skin colors to accompany each table.

Philips, the director of Dionysius who controls the civil rights of Syracuse, is a little thin and handsome, and looks like a handsome man. At this moment, the smile on his face was like a spring breeze, and he began to introduce other guests at the banquet to Ansitanos.

"This is the brother of the full power general Dionysius, Le Putinies, the naval commander of Syracuse!"

"Long time!"

Both parties are busy saying hello. Ansitanos looked at the other person curiously, and the younger brother of Syracuse’s lord had a good looks.

"This is the minister of the plenipotentiary general, my best friend Herolis!" The young man in Philips said that his eyes were sharp and aggressive, and he took the initiative to meet the former: "Aurita of Turui North, I have heard of your name, welcome you! I went to Amendola Lara a few years ago and met your governor, Davis. Hey, he was not Dionia at the time. The consul, but the impression he gave me was very deep!"

Ancitanos paid a courtesy and thanked him.

Phillips introduced him to the next one: "This is Syracuse's general Masias!"

The former Campania mercenary leader Masias, who looks like a rough man, met with Ansitanos.

Phillips led Ansitanos to the last guest: "This is also my best friend, the most famous music poet in all Sicily - Ferrosanus!"

The man named Ferrosanus said: "You are too much praise for Master Felicos. I am just an ordinary person who likes music and poetry. I have no position in Syracuse. It’s no match for them.” He pointed to the front: “If I didn’t hear that you were from Turui and a scholar, I wouldn’t come.”

Felosanus’s straightforward words made Phillips look awkward, but Henipolis, behind Ansitanos, asked with surprise: “You are Ferrosanus?! This is really good. The poet of Turui often sings your poems, such as 'the autumn wind, the sadness of my heart, the lover of the past, where is it today... 'It’s so good to write!...”

Ferrosanus did not expect to encounter admirers from Turai at the banquet, quite surprised: "Is it you?"

"Henypolis, a student of Ansitanos." The young man hurriedly replied.

"He is the only son of Avianogis, the governor of Laos!" said Masias.

Ancitanus had a glimpse of it, and then looked at the faces of other people. It was obvious that he had already known the identity of his students. It seems that the Syracuse had conducted a detailed investigation of his mission.

"Students? What do you follow with him?" Instead, Ferrosanus did not understand Ansitas, and asked with surprise.

"Learning the history of the Mediterranean, training the writing of the articles and compiling the books of the teachers." Henipolis answered.

Ferrosanus looked at Ansitanos with astonishment and asked straightforwardly: "What book are you writing?"

Ansitanos said humblely: "I want to write a book about the history of southern Italy. It is just beginning and is collecting information everywhere..."

"Well, everyone, let's sit back at the banquet and talk while eating." At the urging of Phillips, everyone sat down.

Soon, the servants served a plate of dishes.

"I know that Turi's food is very famous, but unfortunately I don't have a chef who will make Turui food, I hope that these foods will satisfy you." Philips said to Ancitalos.

Ancitanus opened his arms and pointed at the food on his table. He said with surprise: "This is simply too rich!"

Phillips laughed and was about to talk.

Opposite Leiptines said loudly: "I heard that the food of Dionia is mostly invented by your governor, Daves. Is this true?"

"Be aware that the food was originally from the restaurant of Dave's wife, Christopher. Almost all the Diaonian citizens thought it was invented by Daves, and of course this included me." Ansitanos A twirling answer.

"I heard that football and football, which are popular in Greece, were also invented by him. Even the doctors who wear Dioria call him a teacher. As a consul, the Dionysian Union is also a powerful force. Affirmatively many How could he have so much energy to squander these little things?" The words of Masias revealed a skeptical tone.

"You have to admit that some people are taken care of by God and are born with more talent and more energy than others. Such an example is rare, not without it. For example, the former Lord Corinthian Perry... What's more, our consul is still deeply loved by Hades!" Ansitanos calmly replied.

"How can your governor compare with Perry Ander who created Collins' glory hundreds of years ago?" Ferrosanus interjected.

Henipolis looked angry and Ansitanos was busy with his eyes to stop him. Through the contact just now, Ansitanos felt that the Syracuse poet was a straight-hearted person, so he looked awkwardly: "But in the hearts of the Diaonia citizens, the governor Daves is far more than Perry Ander is much more important! Because he has repeatedly led the army to defeat powerful enemies, rebuilt the burned Turui, conquered the barbarians in the mountains; built roads to facilitate the people, prosper trade; establish hospitals, reduce people's injuries Funding the establishment of schools and schools, improving the quality of the people, encouraging scholars to explore knowledge; inventing ball games and food, and entertaining the public; and establishing fair laws that give citizens more rights... is the one he created The Union of Asian Cities has made the great war in the past a long time in peace. There has been no war. So some Dionian citizens called him a 'father' at the rally. He deserved that it was the Union of Dioria. father!"

After listening to Ferrosanus, he shouted: "If it is what you said, then I have to take back what I said. Your ruling dictatorship made a decision for Dionia in just a few years." With so many things, he is indeed a great consul, in some respects... better than Dionysius!"