Chapter 5. To Greater Greece
"At the beginning, I didn't know what the 'West of the Mediterranean' refers to? But today, when Turiyren came to me, I understood that the things in the dream came true!" Davers briefly introduced the story of Bulcos with a little excitement.
"Turiy wants to hire us to fight the natives?" Capps asked.
"Yes, I heard that the entire Greater Greece is now threatened by indigenous people, and Turiyi is just the worst-in-communist city-state." Davers explained.
While everyone was still thinking about accepting the invitation, Antonios stood up and said, "But Persia is far away from us, and Turiyi is also far away from us. It is no different from being in Persia when going to Turiyi to fight a war!"
Davers cast an admiring look at Antonios in secret, because he raised questions on the surface, but it was actually a way for Davers to explain further. Davers said seriously: "We followed Sparta to fight Persia. If we win, Sparta will make a profit, and we only have a meager salary; if we defeated, we fell on the land of a foreign land, and even our souls could not return to hell. And going to Greece is different-"
Davers looked around and said with a little excitement: "First of all, I said that the salary given to us by Turiyi is two Dalik gold coins per person per month, which is much more than what Cyrus gave us at the time; secondly, the Great Greek region is the same Greeks as us, who help them fight on land of the same race, and we do not lack support and will also receive care and attention; again, the Great Greek is different from the barren Greek land, where there are many rivers, fertile land, and every city-state is very rich. Does anyone know how many people were in Athens during the Pericles period?" Davers asked, but looked at Alexis, because the heavy infantry squadron leader from Meghala studied in Athens for two years when he was young.
Sure enough, he did not disappoint Davers' expectations, thought for a while, and said, "About 300,000 people."
"Yes, 300,000 people, an amazing number! But do you know? There were 300,000 people in Syracuse, decades ago, in Syracuse, in Greece, there were also 300,000 people! Turiy, Crotone, Lokri, Tarantum, Lijim, Agrigento, etc. are all big city-states like Syracuse (this information was learned from Cristoya)! So what we are going to is not a remote and backward area, but a bustling city, where there are many opportunities waiting for us!" Davers praised the prosperity of Greece.
"Captain Davers, what is the opportunity you said? Defeat the Lu... Lukari, get a generous reward, or something else?" The clever Epigenius noticed the mystery in his words and asked.
"Good question! This is also the last benefit of going to Turie, and the greatest benefit-" Davers raised a finger and said in a high spirit: "The messenger said, 'Due to the massive invasion of the Lucanians and Brutis, there are some small towns in Greece, especially in Southern Italy, that were captured by the indigenous people.' What does this mean to us?!"
Davers turned his fingers into fists and waved them hard in the air: "It means that when we gain a foothold in Great Greece and regain a small city, we will have the opportunity to become the masters of this city! We are no longer the landless free people who are looked down upon, but the citizens of the city-state with land! We are no longer mercenaries who can't decide their destiny, but the masters of the city-state! I think this is the mission that the 'dream man' tells me! No matter what your decision, I have decided to go to Great Greece and fulfill my mission!!"
The venue was in a strange silence, with only a rapid breathing, and everyone stared at Daphs' raised fist, full of extreme desire. For thousands of years, the Greeks in various city-states have fought against each other for the barren land of Greece, which is not big and full of sand, just for the land! The Greeks became a sailing nation, which was also a persecution of the large and small land! Isn't mercenaries running around and wandering for life, just for the helplessness of roots! Now, a hope of owning land is placed in front of them, how can they not be surprised, fearing that the flame of hope is blown out!
In this moment of loneliness, Tspit said weakly: "But there are many powerful indigenous people there, and even the Greeks cannot stop us-"
"We are not those trash from Great Greece! The Lucanians will never be stronger than the Dukeyas and the Kardans! If you are afraid, don't go!" Amintas shouted disdainfully.
"Who said I won't go! Leader Davers, since it is the mission given to you by Hades, even if I sacrifice my life, I will help you complete it!" Tspit opened his palms and gave a sacred kneeling ceremony to Davers with great devotion.
"Davers, I am your shield. How could I miss me when I go to Turiy!" Hilos raised his right fist and stood up.
"And I, Amintas, are your spears. It's not okay to have a shield but no spear!" Another fist raised.
"Chief, please let me continue to help you with military affairs so that you can have more time to think about how to win the war!" Phelisius stood up.
"Chief, I am the pioneer when I go to Turiyi!" Antonios stood up.
"Chief, let me continue to take charge of the middle lane for you!" Capps also stood up.
"And I, Alexis, will always be your reserve force at critical moments!" Another fist raised high.
"How can we go to Turiyi be missing those of us light shield soldiers who can fight and throw!" Epitians stood up with a smile.
"Davers, don't forget that you are still missing an important baggage officer!" A chubby fist raised.
"My respectful teacher, I will continue to learn medical theories from you, so I will follow you wherever you go!" Herps stood up solemnly.
"I am your messenger, you can't leave me behind! Ascesters hurriedly stood up.
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Davers watched as more than forty fists stretched straight into the sky, as if a small forest rose up, ready to welcome the baptism of the coming storm. He couldn't help but feel excited, and his right hand suddenly waved forward: "Brothers, follow me and go to the West to find our 'Elyserland'!"
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After receiving the enthusiastic response from the team officials, Davers discussed with them: Let them keep their true purpose of going to Turie confidential, otherwise they would be obstructed.
Everyone immediately swore to the God of Underworld.
Then, after they returned, Davers tried all kinds of ways to persuade the soldiers to go. He also asked them to secretly go to other military camps and secretly persuade the soldiers to join. These veterans with rich combat experience had fought together, and Davers did not want to give up.
Then, Davers took Mariji back to the military tent. Before he could speak, Mariji said, "I am willing to go to Turiyi with you."
Davers turned around and smiled, "You are very smart."
"Isn't this the reason why you asked me to listen?" Mariji said angrily: "If I don't agree, what will you do? Kill me?"
Davers shook his head and said, "I will only tie your hands and feet, throw them into the cabin, and when I arrive at Turiy, I will let you out."
"Davs, I always think you are a well-educated, knowledgeable and committed Greek. I didn't expect you to be a robber like them!" Marigi said gritting his teeth.
"Is this what a slave said to his life-saving master?" Davers said in surprise.
"Slave?" Mariji looked shocked, with an expression of seeing Davers wrongly.
Note: Elyseeparadise: In Greek legend, after the soul of human beings dies, after the judgment of the three judges of Hell, the innocent will be allowed to enter the Elyseeparadise, which is beautiful and peaceful, and has no worries about food and clothing. It still belongs to the area under the jurisdiction of Hades. It was once said that the heaven of Christianity was born from Elysee.
Chapter completed!