Chapter 39 The Discovery of Isocrates

After the carriage passed the checkpoint, it drove directly north and passed through the east side of the port market. The shops and crowded people on both sides did not attract the attention of Isocrates and Lysias too much. After they understood the busyness of the port of Turii, they also had a preliminary estimate of the market situation, but even if it was prosperous, how could it compare with the Athens Agora market, which is famous throughout the Mediterranean.

It was the direction of the carriage that caught Lysias' attention: "Hey, the city of Turii is in the west, you are heading north."

"Don't worry." Spellian explained, "because if the carriage goes directly west, it will not only pass through a more crowded and longer-distance market, but also further west there is the Temple of Hera and Turi not far from it. Yi Arena (with the increasing popularity of rugby and football games, the arena in Turui city is not enough. The year before last year, the citizens of Turui raised funds collectively, and built another arena outside the city. Due to the arena in the city. It is the venue for the finals of the various teams of Dionia, so it is named Dionia Arena, and the one outside the city is called Turii Arena), it is now May, and the rugby game is exactly the same. At the most intense time, because a new Turii champion team is about to be selected to participate in the finals, many people come to watch every day, and the roads will not only become crowded, but there may be troubles. We would rather take a long detour to the city of Turii, which would be much faster than going directly west."

"So it is." Lycias nodded. He had already heard about the popularity of a unique ball game in Dionia, but he had experienced ups and downs, and he had been busy with his livelihood. In addition, he was old. Not too interested in this supposedly violent movement.

But Isocrates' eyes lit up and said, "Can you tell us about this football game in Dionia?"

Lysias glanced at Isocrates in surprise, and felt that this was not in line with Isocrates' hobby, and must have deep meaning.

And his words were scratching Spellian's itch, and he immediately gushed about the origin of football, the rules and the establishment of the Dionysian Rugby Finals.

Isocrates watched the wagons drive up a new avenue, Tua Avenue, and then turned westward. Except for the slightly narrower surface, the road facilities were not much different from Port Avenue; while listening to Spérian Tells the history of the development of football in the Dionysian League.

In the short period of time between the arrival of the passenger ship on the Turii pier and the departure of the port, he had discovered a characteristic of the Dionysian people. At worst, it is called restraint and dullness; at best, it is called obeying order. The port is the most chaotic place in a city-state, and the port of Turii is relatively prosperous. There are few noises, fights, and brawls, and there are also rare scenes of loud speech and noise, which is impossible for the Athenians. , because they are always enthusiastic, unrestrained, proud, debating and boasting about the history of the city-state.

And listening to the porter say this, the whole people like this kind of savage and rough movement, which makes him realize that there may be some kind of tyranny hidden in the seemingly introverted character of the Dionysians.

"This is our first time in Turii. Is there anything interesting here that we should visit?" he suddenly interjected.

Lycias gave him another look.

"Worth visiting?" Spellian was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "I said two guests, when you arrive in Turii, you should not say that you are here to visit, but to enjoy entertainment, here is for you. There are so many things to play with.

First of all, Cristoya's restaurant, you must go! There are some of the best food in all of Greece and even the whole of the Mediterranean.

Secondly, take a good bath in the large hot spring baths by the Delos River in the west of the city, so that you Greeks who don't like bathing can experience the benefits of bathing.

And what I said just now, go to Turui Arena to watch football and football games, but it's hard to say whether you can still buy tickets this season.

Also, you can go to Turiyi Hospital to see a doctor,

To discover your own hidden diseases, you must know that Dr. Turiyi's medical skills are very high, because they have been taught by the god of the underworld.

Oh, yes, I almost forgot, you must go to the temple of Hades in the city to pray! It was the only mansion of Hades on earth in all of Greece, and it was very magical! Every time I go there to worship and talk to the priest, I feel very relaxed when I come back, like a hot spring bath..."

Isocrates and Lycias exchanged glances from time to time as they listened to Spellian's eloquent introduction to Turii.

At this time, the truck had come to the north gate of Turii, and in front of it stood a tall arch made of white marble.

Lycias recalled some information he had heard about the city of Xintulii, and said uncertainly, "Arc de Triomphe?"

"That's right, the Arc de Triomphe! The second Arc de Triomphe!" Spellian said excitedly: "This is the Arc de Triomphe built the year before. The army returning from victory will use this as a starting point to enter the city of Turii and accept Dionia. The cheers and review of the citizens, that is the greatest honor in the life of every citizen who participates in the war! I participated once, and that was after the conquest of Bruty, and we also sent part of the light infantry (that is, the two thousand freemen) who were temporarily recruited The best performers followed the Legion into the city... oh! the people of Dionia cheered for us, the beautiful girls kept throwing flowers at us, and the excitement delivered by our esteemed consul A speech I will never forget for the rest of my life!  … And I also met my beautiful wife after this triumphal ceremony!  …”

Sperry's face was intoxicated, and after a while, he sighed: "It's a pity that these years have been too quiet, there have been no wars, and of course no triumphs have been held, alas..."

"Listen to what you mean, you actually want war?!" The keen Isocrates asked immediately.

"Of course, if there is no war, we will not be able to participate in the war. If we do not participate in the war, we will not be able to shorten the period of my investigation and become a full citizen of Dionia as soon as possible, and we will not be able to obtain a fertile 'land'," Spellian said without saying. He blurted out hesitantly, and then he saw the strange expressions of the two of them, and immediately explained: "But we Dionysians rarely take the initiative to invade others, it is only when others take the initiative to invade us that we will usher in our counterattack... …”

Isocrates obviously did not believe the porter's words.

"But war will lead to death, and there may be your friends... or relatives..." Lycias said in a warning tone.

"Of course I know that the priests of Hades have warned us, 'Nothing good is easy to come by.' We are not afraid of death, because this is the land blessed by Hades, and if I die heroically, my wife , The child will receive generous care and care from the alliance, and my soul will return to Hades' Hall of Valor to protect our alliance!" Vision, but no fear.

This gave Isocrates and Lysias a great shock.

"Arc de Triomphe, here I come!" Spellian drove to the front of the Arc de Triomphe, shouting excitedly, as if he was returning victorious.

Isocrates frowned, looking up at the numerous reliefs on the arch and the statue of the Legion's flag on top, Spellian's voice sounded in his ears: "The carving is Lord Davos leading the legion to help Taran. The scene of Tum defeating the Maple coalition... That is the picture of the Third Army defeating the Lucanian rebels and taking back Picocis (propaganda by the Senate, the people believed that Picocis was a Greek city, So 'recapture', not capture)...and the scene where Lord Davos led an army to conquer Bruty, which is the one I attended. There is also a funny story about this relief, according to others in the Senate The elders of Bruti had protested that the original Brutian wars were made into reliefs, thinking that it was not conducive to unity, but the elders of Lucaria retorted, 'We Lucanians have already been carved three times, He didn't say anything. What are you Brutians worried about.' Haha, just like that, the Brutus protests are over..."

Listening to Spellian's laughter and looking at the Arc de Triomphe, Isocrates couldn't laugh at all.

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"Lysias, since you received your brother's letter and rushed to Athens, we haven't seen each other for nearly 20 years, haven't we?" Kunogolata looked at Lysias, who was too old and unrecognizable. Said emotionally.

"Yeah, that year my father died, and I rushed back to Athens for a funeral, and then caught up with my brother's business in trouble and had to stay to help him. Then... Athens suffered a series of defeats in the war against Sparta, 30 The tyrant came to power, my brother was persecuted, and his property was stolen... So many things happened over the years that when the teacher died, I couldn't come back to attend his funeral..." Lycias concealed his seemingly calm face The regret and dazedness in his deep voice could not help but also a bit of exhaustion.

"We all know about you. Turui was also facing difficulties at the time and couldn't help you. It's just that the teacher kept talking about your name before he died. Who called you his most proud disciple!" Kuo Nogorata said, seeing tears flashing in Lysias' eyes, so he changed the subject and said jokingly: "Why have you made a fortune in Athens recently, such a valuable Athens black-painted amphora is just a gift. Four or five?"

"I don't have the talent to be a businessman, and of course I can't become a rich man, so my father handed over the weapons workshop to my brother to manage." Lycias laughed at himself.