Chapter 378
"The rest of the information is interesting." Devers revealed a sarcastic smile, "A few decades ago, Dorius of the Sparta royal family (remember him? He was the elder brother of the famous king of Sparta, Cleomeneus. After losing the fight for the throne with his younger brother, Cleomeneus expelled him from Sparta on the grounds that he was sent to colonize the western Mediterranean Sea) and his people came to Sicily with the excuse that he was a direct descendant of Hercules. He asked the Elux people to return their land. The Elux people refused, so he led his troops to drive away the indigenous people and built a colonial city near Elux. But at that time, Elux had begun to become the religious center of the Carthage people in Sicily. Of course, the Carthage people would not let the foreigners occupy their core area, so they led their army to counterattack. Dorius and most of his people died in the battle. "
"This is from Herodotus' 'History', so it should be true." Ancitanos was quite familiar with these historical events that happened in the western Mediterranean Sea.
"Look at this one, it's still the unlucky prince of Sparta, Dorius. It should be that before he went to Sicily, he tried to build a colonial city on the coast of Libya, west of Cyrenaica, in the Carthage's sphere of influence. The reason was that Hercules had killed the giant Antaeus in Africa, but he was expelled by the Carthage people … There are more similar cases in this information. Lord Ancitanos, as a historian, if you put aside your identity as a Greek and stand in a neutral position to analyze this information, you may be able to find the problem. "Devers reminded him softly.
"Put aside my identity as a Greek and stand in a neutral position …" Ancitanos muttered softly, as if he had understood something. He took the information and began to read again. Gradually, his eyes lit up, "I understand! I understand! The activities of Hercules in the western Mediterranean Sea have provided us Greeks with a reasonable proof of colonization in the western Mediterranean Sea! … "
Devers smiled, "It should be said that in ancient times, Hercules was the first hero among us Greeks to explore the western Mediterranean Sea. Putting together all the stories about him and looking at his itinerary in the western Mediterranean, many of the routes were repetitive, unreasonable, and unnecessary. Some of the stories were real (of course, Dyvers could not deny the existence of Hercules, because that would mean denying his identity as a god's chosen one), and some might have been fabricated by the later generations of Greeks to provide moral support for them to occupy other people's land and build a colonial city … "Dyvers pointed to the book and said," So the former Cumai people even did not hesitate to bring the skin of the giant boar that Hercules killed from the Peloponnese to Italy, and solemnly stored it in the Temple of Apollo in Cumai to justify the Cumai people's occupation of this land … There are actually several versions of the battle between Hercules and the giants, one of which happened in Great Greece, and this Hercules god has left many legends in the land controlled by the Carthaginians. I can only say that the Greeks who were eager to find a new home in the western Mediterranean were very bold, they even dared to target the Carthaginians … "Dyvers pointed to the book and said," So the former Cumai people even did not hesitate to bring the skin of the giant boar that Hercules killed from the Peloponnese to Italy, and solemnly stored it in the Temple of Apollo in Cumai to justify the Cumai people's occupation of this land … There are actually several versions of the battle between Hercules and the giants, one of which happened in Great Greece, and this Hercules god left many legends in the land controlled by the Carthaginians. I can only say that the Greeks who were eager to find a new home in the western Mediterranean were very bold, they even dared to target the Carthaginians …
At this moment, Ancitaros was immersed in joy. "My lord, thank you for your reminder! I finally understand what Thucydides said: 'stand in a neutral position and write the true history with an impartial attitude', that wonderful feeling! "
"You should be able to do better than him! Once you get rid of the barriers between countries and races, you will stand in a higher position to look at history. I believe you will write a great work! "
Devers's encouragement made Ancitaros a little embarrassed. "My lord, I feel that there is still a gap between me and Thucydides."
Devers did not continue to discuss this issue with him. Instead, they talked about another issue. "Before you came, Cunogorata came. He told me that the emissary from Athens came and visited him …"
"The emissary from Athens came to Turií?" Ancitaros was a little surprised. Then, he thought of something and asked, "Are they looking for allies for the Anti- Sparta Alliance?"
"I think so." Devers said, "Cunogorata also mentioned that there is a person in the emissary from Athens that you are familiar with."
"Who?" Ancitaros's heart skipped a beat.
"Lysias." Devers looked at him and said slowly, "Cunogorata told me that he is a very talented person. However, because he is not a citizen of Athens, he is not living a good life in Athens. He hopes that I can try my best to keep him. What do you think?"
"Keep him! Of course, keep him! " Ancitaros said excitedly. "When I was young, I often met him. I know that he is extremely talented in prose, rhetoric, and speeches! His articles are natural and not boring. Although they are simple, they are not lacking in interest. It is very easy to resonate with the people. I still have three articles he wrote when he was young at home. I often take them out to study the writing techniques and rhetoric in them … If he can stay, I suggest that he be the dean of the Faculty of Arts. That is the most suitable place for him to display his talents. "
Upon hearing this, Devers praised Ancitaros in his heart. He did not have the slightest bit of jealousy or slander towards Lysias's talent. Instead, he praised Lysias unreservedly and even took the initiative to give way to Lysias. This kind of modesty of a true scholar made Devers feel deep respect. At the same time, he also felt ashamed of his obscure probing just now. He coughed lightly and said, "… Uh … I will leave the task of keeping Lysias to stay to you. I can promise here that as long as he is willing to stay, I will immediately propose to the Senate to ask for the identity of a citizen of Diónia, a share of land, and become the dean of the Faculty of Arts of the Academy of Diónia. "
"I will do my best to keep him here!" Ancitaros also made a promise without hesitation.
"If the Diónia Alliance wants to become the center of the Western Mediterranean Sea, it is not enough to only have a strong military force. It also needs a glorious culture. Only then can the races that have just broken away from ignorance admire us, and the other city-states worship us!" Devers set the tone for the retention this time.
"Sir, you are right! Only a city-state with a glorious civilization can survive through the years without being forgotten! "Ancitaros, who was familiar with the history, praised sincerely.
"In addition, the messenger from Athens this time is called Aesocrates. Are you familiar with him?" Devers asked again.
"Aesocrates?! He is a student of Protagoras, the sage of Athens. " Ancitaros exclaimed, "Of course I know him. He is a rhetorical genius that is not inferior to Lysias. Not only is he very accomplished in rhetoric and oratory, but he is also very experienced in teaching students. Many young people from the city-states come to Athens to worship him as a teacher. What's going on today?! Two scholars of Greek literature and language have come to Turií at the same time! "Ancitaros looked excited.
"Is it possible to give him-" Daves asked hastily.
"That's impossible!" Ancitaros shook his head and said, "Aesocrates is a citizen of Athens. It is said that he often preaches that the Greeks, especially the people of Athens, are superior to other races in his speeches to the young people. So it is almost impossible for him to stay in our alliance where all races are integrated …"
Devers sighed regretfully. Although he did not have a detailed understanding of Greek history in his previous life, he was familiar with the names of the two ancient Athens orators, Lysias and Aesocrates. After all, he studied at the University of Political Science and Law. When he talked about ancient times in the course of "Western Legal History", he could not avoid the names of these two people.
'It's fine if I can get one of them.' He thought expectantly.
… …
The next day, Aesocrates, who had learned the general attitude of the Senate of Diónia from Lysias, came to the Senate of Diónia with great enthusiasm and made meticulous preparations. It was a magnificent hall that could accommodate thousands of people.
However, there were less than a hundred senators sitting leisurely here, so it seemed very empty.
If Aesocrates had not seriously understood the Diónia Alliance, he would probably have laughed at the waste and blind vanity of the people of Diónia when he saw this scene.
But after staying in the city of Turí for more than a day, watching ball games, tasting Turí delicacies, worshiping the Shrine of Hades, visiting the Diónia Academy with Lysias under the guidance of Ancitaros, and even disguised as an ordinary citizen, sneaking into the tavern and chatting with the people of Diónia … He had some understanding of the Diónia Alliance and the composition of the Senate. So when he saw the number of senators in the hall was so small, he did not feel funny. Instead, he felt a chill in his heart because he seemed to understand the ambition of Diónia.
He quickly suppressed this annoying thought in his heart so that he could focus all his energy on the next speech.
At this moment, he felt someone staring at him. It was a penetrating gaze. He followed the gaze and saw a young man sitting in the front row directly facing the center. The young man turned his head to look at him and gave him a gentle smile.
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