After Patroclus and Stephorus had lunch, they ran to the Temple of Athena, which was not far from the school.

The temple was built by the people of the city to thank Athens for their great help in rebuilding the city of Turii (the original protector of Turii was Apollo). After the end of the Peloponnesian War, when the Turii forcibly severed ties with Athens and expelled the Athenian-Turian people, the number of people who came to pray was much smaller, and even fewer today.

Children love to play rugby and football games in the small, flat and empty square in front of the temple. Patroclus is a star in these sports, as the 13-year-old is far superior to other kids in terms of strength, speed and agility, and everyone loves to be with him.

But for the past few days, neither he nor Stephorus have any interest in playing, and the two children are lying on the temple wall and throwing stones at the Koseni River in boredom.

"Stephors, I haven't seen my father for almost two months. Let me tell you, this is the first time I have been separated from my father for so long since I was a child, and I don't know how he is now......" Patroclus looked at the rushing river blankly, and said a little worried and a little complaining: "Last time. When their First Legion passed through Turiyi, Master Davers didn't even let them go home to see it! They went so fast that I tried my best to chase after class, but I couldn't catch up......"

Steveros grinned, "I heard my father say that the requirements for being a soldier in the Legion are very strict, much stricter than those of our school, and if you violate them, you will be spanked." Your father was afraid of being spanked, so of course he didn't dare to come and see you! ”

Patroclus glared at him, "I don't think you're worried about your father. ”

Stephorus stopped throwing stones into the river and reminded him loudly, "I told you that Amyntas is not my real father!" But...... He was very nice to me and my mother......"

Stephorus tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, "He often told me stories about his time in Persia where he fought with the great Archon Davers. He's a hero, I like him a lot, I'm sure he'll be fine! Because the battle commanded by the great Archon Davers was never lost! ”

His optimism infected Patroclus: "You're right, the Ionian legion is invincible!" ”

At this time, a child ran into the temple in a hurry: "Good news! Good news! ……”

"Procleus, what good news makes you so happy?!" The children stopped playing and looked at him.

"Rejoice, students! The Third Legion, led by my father, wiped out the invading Picosians! Procles shouted excitedly.

"Is this true?" Patroclus asked hurriedly.

"Of course it's true!" Procles raised his head: "If you don't believe it, go to the city of Turiyi, the whole city is cheering!" ”

"No one doubts this victory, but it is mainly from the command of Archon Davers." Seeing Proculus's unusually excited appearance, Stephoros remembered that his adoptive father had not yet received any news, and couldn't help but say nothing.

Proculus was speechless for a while, glared at Stephorus fiercely, and couldn't help but shout: "Anyway, it's my father who commands the troops in Grummentum, and what is your father doing now?!" ”

Now it was Steplors' turn to be speechless.

While the two were fighting, the other children were already cheering: "Great, victory!" ”

"Dionya Wansheng!"

"Legion wins!"

……

The jubilant children began to line up according to the military maneuvers taught by the instructor and played a game of "triumph", and Proculus and Stephorus were pulled into the line by Patroclus. But soon, the two argued again over who would take on the role of flag bearer......

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At the same time, in the Turriy Senate, the Senate was discussing the affairs of the Dionian League.

The rotating chairman, Marigi, took out a papyrus scroll and said: "The Governor of Crimea, Mr. Scombras, sent a document saying that he had thought of many methods, but there were still many people in Crimea who were reluctant to subscribe to wheat bonds. So far, bonds allocated to several other cities have been snapped up, including Assprustum. Only Crimesa-" Marigi increased his voice: "It was originally allocated the least, but even half of the share was not completed!" See if you can bring back the rest of the debt and hand it over to Castron, Amicles has already sent someone to say, 'The citizens of Castellon are desperate to subscribe to the bonds we have issued!' ’”

"Agreed!"

"I have no opinion!"

"Borrow 100 catties of wheat and repay 115 catties in a year, what a huge profit! Dionya did not take the slightest advantage of the citizens, so why did so many people in Crimea not want to subscribe? We should think about why! Kunograta reminded everyone.

As soon as these words came out, most of the patriarchs turned their attention to Antaoris.

He looked quite embarrassed, quickly coughed a few times, stood up and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I ...... I think there are several reasons for this...... First of all, Crimesa was the latest to join the Dionian Union, and it has only been half a year now! The most important thing is that it is different from Aspraustum......" Speaking of this, he stabilized his emotions, cleared his throat, and said solemnly: "Although it is uncomfortable to be honest, it is true. The outbreak of the Crotone War was not provoked by the Dionians, but many Crimeans believed that Dionya should bear some responsibility, and that Crimesa had killed many people in the war with Dionia, and half a year was not enough time to resolve the resentment in their hearts, and with resentment it was naturally impossible to have complete trust in Dionia......

Antaorris' words caused a brief silence.

In the middle of the sound, Cornerus said in a deep voice: "The war with Crotone was inevitable in the first place. Although Crimea has become part of Dionia, it seems that more needs to be done to resolve the grief in the hearts of the Crimean people. I also hope that the three adults of Anta Oris, Orik Pus, and Preades can help more! ”

"Whether as a member of the Senate or as a Crimean, this is what we should do!" "I believe that it will not be long before the people of Crimea will be glad and proud to be a citizen of Ionia!" ”

Eurrick Puss's words were unanimously agreed by the senators.

At this time, Pollux stood up and said, "Distinguished elders, I just talked about the issue of wheat bonds. It reminds me of what Lord Mersis once said, 'The rations obtained from the people will last for more than two months'. Am I right? Master Mercis. ”

Although Mersis hated Polyxis, he had to nod and say, "Yes, I said that. But—"

"Thank you!" Polyxis interrupted Mersis loudly and quickly said, "Even if we have captured Bessinia, it will be difficult for such a large area and a population of more than 100,000 people as Bruti to conquer it in just two months!" What's more, while we were concentrating our efforts on the Brutis, the Lucarians to the north were also taking advantage of the opportunity. Now, the Senate is ...... for Bagul Well...... Seriously injured, life and death are unknown, is there any good way to deal with Pikosis' large-scale attack on Grummentum?! When Polyxis said this, he looked at Veesba and Hermon with sympathy, and although he hated these "barbarians who had slipped into the Senate" in his heart, he needed these Davers's staunch supporters to be suspicious of the young man.

"Nope! Because all the soldiers are at war with the Brutis! If this continues, I am afraid that before the territory of Bruti has been conquered, the Pikosis have already captured Grumentum and invaded our Niutum! When the time comes, our Dionian alliance will be attacked on both sides, and the army will face the dilemma of running out of military rations, and a great catastrophe will befall Dionia...... Ladies and gentlemen, think about it, this terrible situation is very likely to occur! Polyxis cried out in grief.

A few of the patriarchs changed their faces, while others were thoughtful.

When Marigi saw this scene in front of him, he secretly hated in his heart: this damned Polyxis has only been quiet for a few days, and he has come out to make trouble again!

Davers's plan to seduce the Lucanians was kept secret only by Avinokis and Sesta, Hieronymus, and the main officers of the Third Legion. The unsuspecting Marigi anxiously glanced at Plesinas in the back row, hoping that he would stand up and contradict Polyxis.

"We're so belligerent! Just repelled Crotone, and soon attacked Grummentum. A few days after helping Tarantum, another war was waged against the Brutis...... Our frenzied expansion has caused unease among the surrounding forces, who will join forces against us! Picosis' attack is only a precursor, and for the sake of Dionia's long-term security, we should think carefully about it and make some laws to restrain this practice of waging war at will! ”

Polyxis didn't mention Davers in his words, but anyone could hear that it was clearly aimed at Davers, and the Great Council suddenly became quiet.

At this time, there was a "bang", and the sound of the door being pushed open was particularly clear in the quiet enclosed space.

With an excited face, Phellisius quickly walked into the venue.

Marigi's heart moved, and he broke the silence and said, "Lord Phellisius, you're late! ”