Chapter 649
After listening to this, Cloto Katax also realized something. He hurriedly asked in a humble manner, "Father, how can I control my temper?"
"The main thing is that you have to have confidence! This confidence comes from your ability and your strength. Ability can be obtained through continuous learning and practice. I believe that you can handle any problems that arise. As for strength, you see … "Devers turned around and pointed at the towering palace. He said in a low voice," I have the powerful Legion of Dionysia behind me, and millions of people who love me. The insults of the elders are like dogs facing lions. They can't hurt me, so why should I care? I can also take the opportunity to show my kindness and generosity … "
Devers taught his child without reservation. Cloto Catax was deep in thought.
After walking for a while, Devers suddenly sighed. "Time flies. You've all grown up. In the blink of an eye, Cynthia is married. How lively! … When I was your age, I was still herding cattle and sheep in Thessaly. At that time, there was a girl who was a few years older than me. She took good care of me. I … I liked her … "
"What happened next?" Crotocatax's heart skipped a beat and he asked.
"What next?" Devers pretended to be ignorant.
"That girl!"
"Next …" Devers pretended to recall and said, "She married my employer's son, and I married your two mothers … Now that I think about it, I was too young at that time. She was the only young girl I could come into contact with. Liking her was just a youthful impulse and gratitude. In fact, she never liked me. The real marriage that the God of Love gave me did not come until I met your mother … "
Devers pretended to be emotional as he finished the story he made up. Crotocatax fell silent.
The father and son walked up the hill quietly. Devers did not go straight into the mansion. Instead, he turned around and looked down at the city of Turín. Crotocatax had to stop in his tracks.
It was already late at night, and it was almost impossible to see any lights in the city. The bright moon hung high in the night sky, emitting a bright silver light. Without the obstruction of clouds and mist, it appeared even brighter. Under the moonlight, the houses of various sizes stretched far into the distance. It was quiet and serene. Occasionally, the barking of dogs echoed in the night sky.
"What a great city!" Devers looked at the scene and said with a sigh, "Kroto, do you know how you got your name?"
"I know! When I was born, Crotone's army attacked. Father, you led your army to defeat them and forced them to sign an alliance. That's how I got my name! "Crotone's voice was filled with pride when Katax replied.
"I was elected by the people. They hope that I can lead them to protect their beautiful homeland! One day, when I grow old, this position will be inherited by you! Protect the safety of the kingdom, protect the interests of the people, and ensure that all the cities in the kingdom can be as peaceful and quiet as Turín tonight … These will be your responsibilities! " Devers pointed at the city below the hill with his left hand and pressed his right hand on Crotocatax's shoulder. He said in a deep and sincere voice, "This is a great responsibility! It concerns the lives and happiness of millions of people in the Kingdom of Diónia! My child, you don't have much free time. You must always be prepared for this! … "
Devers's words made Crotocatax feel unusually heavy. He looked down at the quiet city below the hill …
After a long time, determination gradually appeared in his somewhat perplexed eyes ….
… …
The people of Turín were happy in April. After the lively celebration of Hera and the marriage of Princess Cynthia, it was the start of the Hellenic Scholar Conference.
Although most of the hardworking ordinary people of Diónia did not care much about it, it was undoubtedly an unprecedented academic event for the scholars, teachers, students, and even the Hellenic people who loved knowledge. They poured into Turín from all directions of the kingdom, and even from all directions of the Mediterranean Sea. The whole Turín region became lively again. Not only were the hotels in the city and the port full, but many Turín people also accepted outsiders to stay in their homes, thus earning a small sum of money.
Consumption increased and business taxes skyrocketed. Turín enjoyed the benefits of being the central city of the kingdom.
Europes was a merchant from Agrigento. He often came to Turín to buy large quantities of wine and sell them on the southern coast of Sicily. He was very familiar with the port of Turín. But today, when he arrived at the port, he found the surrounding situation was very different from the past.
On the west side of the port, many young people in white robes were looking at the port, holding a wooden sign in their hands that read "Diónia Academy". They were also surrounded by many people, almost blocking the entrance to the west side of the port. There was a patrol team on the side, but they did not stop them to ensure that the road was clear. Instead, they ordered the laborers to take a detour to the east side of the port.
Europes, who had been doing business in Turín for many years, had a better understanding of the situation here. He knew that there were only two types of people in Turín who wore pure white robes. One was the priests of the temple, and the other was the teachers and students of the academy (the outstanding young students of the Diónia Academy would be asked to teach at the school). The people in white robes at the port obviously did not have the solemn and peaceful temperament of the priests of the Hades, so they were most likely the teachers.
"Excuse me, is there anything big happening in Turín recently? Why are there so many teachers at the port? "Europes curiously asked a person on the side of the road who was also looking at the port. As a merchant, curiosity was a necessary quality to be able to find business opportunities.
"You're not from Diónia, are you? Who in the kingdom doesn't know that the Diónia Academy of Turín is about to hold a conference of scholars in Greece? This is a big event that will shake the whole of Greece! " The Turín said proudly, "Many famous scholars from various cities have arrived in Turín these days, and those young people are here to welcome them. Yesterday, I saw Lord Ancitanos personally welcoming Corbis from Thebes and Antisthenes from Athens. I wonder which famous scholar will come today? … "
As he spoke, he suddenly looked surprised, "Lord Herpes and Lord Stesicodas, why are they here?!"
At this moment, these two respected elders of Diónia who had saved countless lives (Stesicodas was also elected to the Senate due to the suggestion of the Devers a few years ago), who were already over 50 years old, were hurrying to the port with a group of doctors. Not only were the people curious, even the young teachers who were in charge of welcoming the scholars were surprised. Who would make these two elders spend their precious time on medical treatment and research to come here?!
Hundreds and thousands of pairs of eyes looked at the pier where Herpes and the others were hurrying to.
They saw a white-haired old man disembarking from the passenger ship that had just docked, walking slowly to the shore with the help of others.
Herpes looked at the old man, his heart full of emotions. Back then, it was because of the old man's inspiration that he was determined to become a doctor, and even prepared to go to Cocos Island to learn medicine from him. In the end, he met the Devers by chance, and it made him who he was today.
But even though he had achieved success today, his heart was still full of respect for the old man.
Herpes quickly walked up to him, shouting excitedly, "Teacher Hippocrates!"
The old man opened his turbid eyes, looking puzzled at the group of people hurrying to him, "You are?"
"My name is Herpes, and this is Stesicordas, a doctor from Diónia!" Herpes introduced loudly.
Hippocrates cupped his ear with his right hand, listening carefully, and then revealed a knowing smile, "Oh, you must be the authors of 'Human Anatomy'. You're so great! Please don't call me teacher, you're my teachers! "
"Teacher Hippocrates, please don't say that. In the tradition of Diónia's Academy of Medicine, any doctor with rich medical experience and unique ideas in medicine must be addressed as teacher, not to mention that you're the pioneer and pioneer who helped us get rid of ignorance and use careful thinking to explore the source of diseases. The 'Doctor's Oath' you wrote has been engraved in the hearts of all doctors in Diónia. You're our well-deserved teacher! "
After Herpes finished speaking, the doctors behind him recited in unison, "I'll abide by the oath, and I'll never change my mind!
I'll respect the teacher who taught me medicine like a parent.
I'll carefully impart medical knowledge to my students.
I'll do my best to take medical measures that I think are beneficial to the patients, and not to bring pain or harm to the patients.
I won't give poison to anyone, and I'll never instruct others to use it.
I want to practice medicine and live a clean life. No matter who I enter, I'll only treat patients. I won't do whatever I want, I won't accept bribes, I won't seduce the opposite sex, I won't see or hear anything about my private life that shouldn't be told to others … "
The loud voices of the doctors rang out at the pier, reaching the ears of the onlookers. One of the teachers shouted excitedly, "I know who he is! Hippocrates! He's Hippocrates! "
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