Chapter 13 Hermes and Agnes
The openness and boldness of Dionysian women often amaze the gentiles who are new to Dionia, and conservative people will secretly ridicule "barbarism". 【Full text reading】
But in fact, the formation of this open atmosphere is on the one hand the influence of the Lucanians and Brutians in the alliance's demographic composition. result. Just imagine, even the priest of the Temple of Hera allows newlyweds and couples to kiss in public and regard it as sacred, what is it like for women to show their faces and dew point curves. The Dionysians are accustomed and accustomed to this, and this open atmosphere has also aroused the yearning of young men and women in the neighboring Dionysian League city-states. Unmarried men and women from Tum also came to the marriage festival. Davos is happy to see this, it marks that these "customs" of the emerging Dionian League are leading the fashion and deepening their influence on Greater Greece.
At this time, the people fell into a water splashing carnival, and the soldiers in the patrol team became an embarrassing existence. While avoiding the splashing water, a patrol member suggested to Rodom: "Captain, no one will make trouble here, why don't we go to the water splashing carnival too?!"
Rodom is no longer the young Brutite who knew nothing about Dionysus a few years ago. A few years of tempering has made him a different person. Of course he knows: Dionysian citizens commit crimes and tax evasion. In the same way, once there is a stain, it is extremely difficult to enter the legion or to hold a public office. The Dionysians generally do not allow themselves to make such mistakes unless they are crazy.
But he still reprimanded: "Let's not take luck, if something really happens, you and I are not at the post, and we will not escape the guilt!"
The patrolman stopped talking, and Rodom comforted the tribe again: "Marriage Festival is held every year. If you really want to participate, marry a Greek woman next year, and I will give you a holiday!"
"How can a Greek woman be so easy to marry?" the team member muttered.
According to the laws of Dionia, there are many incentive policies for foreigners to marry Greek women, but after the Bruti region and a part of the Lucalia region (ie Picossis) were merged into the Dionysian Union, a large number of of aliens became Dionian citizens or pre-citizens, making Greek women extremely sought-after. Due to the development of Dionia in the past few years, the distribution of land has been close to saturation. The free people see no hope of dividing the land in a short time, and the number of people stranded in the territory of Dionia has begun to decrease. hit a neighbor's woman. It's just that most non-Dionian Greek women and families cannot accept the proposal of a foreigner who was originally regarded as a "barbarian", even if he is a Dionian citizen.
"Don't be discouraged, it's really not good, you can let Lord Bajilipi come forward." Rodom's proposal made the patrol members' eyes light up.
The leader of Bachilippi is now a member of the Dionysian Senate. As Dionia's national power becomes stronger and stronger, the city-states of Greater Greece are more and more in awe of him. The elders of the Dionysian Senate Nature is also respected by these city-states,
With Baqilip's endorsement, the hope of a successful marriage proposal naturally increases.
When the people of Dionia were rejoicing, foreigners also participated in this ceremony, but most of them reported the mentality of watching the excitement and did not participate, including Hermes from Syracuse.
He looked at this scene in amazement. Although the nonsense and absurdity of the marriage celebration was not as good as the carnival of Dionysus, the joy and excitement surpassed it.
According to his observation during his stay in Turii, the Dionysians are strict and rigid, well-behaved, and even a little cautious. When they encounter patrols when they go out and do things, they are a little bit timid, far less free and easy than the Greek citizens of other city-states. .
But when everything in front of him was combined with the intense football game he had seen before, he had to admit that the Dionysians were crazy in their bones, and even compared with the current Syracuses, they were also tyrannical city-states ( He thought Davos was a tyrant), the Dionians were happier and less oppressive.
But Syracuse may be because Dionysius was almost ousted by the people before (that is, the time when the Carthaginian army led by Himilko approached the city of Syracuse), and then he implemented it in the city of Syracuse. The high-handed rule, the mass arrest of the democrats, the sharp increase in the number of patrols, patrolling the city throughout the day, and checking suspicious persons are all carried out by mercenaries. He established several barracks not far outside the city, with nearly 5,000 mercenaries stationed there. He also granted citizenship to a large number of mercenaries (mainly Campanias), giving them land near Syracuse, allowing them to establish villages and towns to consolidate their rule.
At the same time, Dionysius forcibly evicted the people who lived on the island of Ogitia for his own safety, leaving only himself, his family, and his loyal courtiers to live there. He also continued to fortify the city walls around Ortigia Island, built a fort, guarded by his trusted 2000 mercenaries, and completely guarded against the people of Syracuse as enemies.
Hermes shook his head, suppressing these dangerous thoughts in his mind. In any case, he is now appreciated by Dionysius. Not only is he highly paid, but he is also promoted quickly. He does not want to be suspected by this suspicious tyrant one day because of an inappropriate remark.
Seeing that it was getting late, Hermes judged that Polyxis should also come back, and he left the laughter behind him without any reluctance.
According to the situation of Polyxis in the Senate these days, the situation is gradually favorable for Polyxis, and Davos' seemingly firm power has begun to shake. It is funny to say that Dionysius' dictatorial high-pressure rule Make his throne as firm as a mountain, and the people tremble, and no one dares to oppose him! The young consul of Dionia was friendly to the people and his methods were gentle, but instead made him shrink from doing things, and let himself and Polyxis and others take advantage of his shortcomings and let Hermes do it for Diver. It is a pity that, in fact, once this matter is successful, he will be greatly promoted by Dionysius, and it is not impossible to sit side by side with the important minister Philistos!
Thinking of this, his heart was hot, and he strode to the mansion of Polyxis.
Agnes walked on the corridor of the mansion, and slaves bowed to her and greeted her.
The attitudes of the slaves towards the two beautiful mistresses are different: Cristoia is shrewd and capable, in charge of housework, and everyone is more in awe of her; while Agnes has successively served as Artenis and Hera. Although the character of the priest is relatively cold, but the temperament is gentle, and most people respect it.
When she came to the hidden wooden door in the backyard, she gently pushed it open and heard a loud shout, "Happy Marriage Day!"
Then, a vast expanse of white flew towards her, she couldn't stand a scream, and water splashed on her body, soaking her whole body.
"Successful sneak attack, yeah!" Davers gave the excited Adoris a high-five to celebrate like a child, while Cynthia snickered.
Seeing this, Agnes also laughed. As the priest, standing high on the platform, no one will throw water on her. Seeing the people in the square having such a good time, she sometimes thinks enviously: it would be great if I could splash it too!
Now, her wish has come true.
"Mother Agnes hugs me! Mother Agnes hugs me!" Little Chloe shouted and ran over. I don't know why, since Agnes got married, this child has liked the new mother very much.
Agnes bent down and wanted to pick him up, but she suddenly remembered that her clothes were wet, so she was busy and stopped him.
Little Chloe cried out in dissatisfaction.
"Stop making trouble, child!" Cristoia's words made little Chloe quiet immediately: "Sister, go take a shower and change your clothes first, Asuna has prepared it for you."
"Thank you sister!" Agnes responded with a smile.
She went upstairs, and there was a large wooden barrel in the bedroom, which was filled with mist. She reached out to touch it, the water temperature was just right, she hurriedly took off the priest's white robe and lining, and stepped into the bucket.
Standing in front of the temple for a day, it is impossible to say that you are not tired. The suitable water temperature moisturised her skin and made her feel sleepy.
At this time, a pair of strong arms circled from behind.
She was startled at first, and then relaxed, who else could be except her husband!
"Agnes, you've worked hard!" Davos said softly, the heat from his mouth squirting lightly on her earlobe, making her a little itchy.
"Come on, let me see!" There was an eagerness in Davos' gentle voice. He rested her arm with both hands and pulled her to stand up easily.
Agnes subconsciously placed her left hand on her chest, and her right hand covered the bottom.
Davos opened her hands gently, her eyes gradually burning with flames, burning every inch of her skin, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.
"Agnes, my wife, you are as beautiful as Hera!" Davos exclaimed excitedly.
Agnes suddenly smiled slyly and poured the water from the bucket on Davos: "Happy Marriage Day!"
Seeing Davos pretending to be embarrassed, she couldn't help laughing again, and her trembling body made her even more tempting.
"Okay, I'm going to punish you well!" Davos said "savagely", picked her up, and gently placed her on the bed.
In Agnes' nervous and expectant eyes, Davos tore off the Bolton from himself and leaned over to her.
"My Hera!" he whispered, kissing her delicate lips
If Nick Stratus had some doubts about the rumors of Dionia's superb medical skills before, he was convinced after a day of exchanges in medical forums.