50
After the first Achaemenid invasion, the city-state of Thessaly began its anxious preparations for war, but the second battle was delayed, so the tense atmosphere eased a little.
This optimistic mood reached its peak after the Achaemenids changed their king.
Apart from the turmoil in the aristocratic circles over the transfer of power in the Syracuse family, the most popular topic now is condemning the blasphemy of the former Achaemenid monarch - it is incredible that he actually coveted his own priests!
At the same time, related gossip was naturally spreading everywhere, and similar conversations could be heard everywhere.
The customs of Thessaly were very tolerant of love between men, so this matter was talked about in almost every place where rumors flowed. Without a doubt, people's favorite part was of course the mysterious and beautiful priestess.
Because the priest also had silver eyes and black hair, rumors inevitably linked him to the Syracuse family. However, this was a fabricated story in the eyes of all those in the know, but it was actually true.
Who would have thought they were the same thing?
The rumor spread throughout the city-state of Potidaea. Su Yun originally ignored it until he saw related portraits at a painting exhibition.
Su Yun: “…”
Alice followed him at that time and was very unhappy after hearing the rumor: "It's all Theresa and Jasmine's fault - so annoying, and that human, it would have been better to kill him earlier!"
Alice's identity in Thesalia is Jasmine's younger brother, that is, a descendant of the Syracuse family's side branch. He was born with the mission of assisting the main branch. He follows Su Yun and plays the role of a servant and subordinate.
Potidaea is the most civilized education, and all citizens are considered to receive basic public education, but Su Yun's identity does not have a similar experience. As the heir, he is set to receive a semi-closed family education.
He is a stranger to everyone in this city.
51
The most famous educational institution in Potidaea is its academy, which was established decades ago. During this period, countless people were led by their teachers to participate in this academic holy land.
The atmosphere in the academy was very free. It seemed that everyone could express their opinions here. Standing on the largest podium was an impassioned old man.
He was waving his arms, very emotional.
Su Yun walked into the palace from an empty path. He took Alice and climbed up one of the most ancient buildings.
From here one could see the lecture scene from afar. Su Yun discovered that it was not just the speaker who was excited. The audience also cheered in support, and the noise was like boiling water.
Both of them had changed into the most common clothes in this city-state. Alice tied up her long golden hair and wore the simplest short robe.
Su Yun also didn't like clothes that were too heavy. He rejected Jasmine's recommendation and also chose a simple white robe. He didn't tie his hair up.
In fact, apart from the decorations, the popular daily clothing in Thessaly was simple long and short robe styles, which could be made with a simple piece of cloth, and was very suitable for the humid and hot coastal city-state.
Su Yun also wore a silk-lined cloak over his robe, which was the exact opposite of simplicity - because he refused all luxurious clothes and decorations, which was probably Jasmine's last stubbornness.
Although Thessaly inherited the Creon civilization, high-rise buildings were still rare. The building they climbed should have been a commemorative landmark. The stone floors were empty and only served as a viewing point.
The human being cannot hear the content of the speech clearly from his current position, but this is not a problem for Su Yun and Alice. They can even hear the speaker's heartbeat clearly, let alone simple words.
Alice laughed as she listened. "This person is really stupid... He only knows how to look at what's in front of him."
Alice said this because this person actually advocated cutting down the army.
Moreover, his reasons were clear and organized, and he expounded his views from various angles. For example, the Achaemenids would not organize another war and there was no need to engage in militarism; for example, the army would only become a tool in the hands of the tyrant and would deprive citizens of their freedom; for example, the impact it would have on neighboring city-states...
As Su Yun listened, he actually felt that he made a lot of sense: "What a great eloquence."
Both he and Alice knew that this war could not be stopped. This was not caused by accidental coincidence of individuals or nations, but because it was a conflict of civilizations - they were competing for the survival of civilizations.
How could such a war be stopped?
But regardless of whether this man's speech was motivated by selfishness or short-sightedness, his eloquence and appeal were truly remarkable.
It was at this moment that someone stepped into the building.
Alice: "Father, I need to drive this human away
"
Su Yun hesitated for a moment: "Forget it, let him come up."
Although his disguise should be very thorough, the details are unknown. Since there is only one person here, let him experiment once...
52
Periander was the son of the tyrant of Potidaea, but this identity did not bring him much noble honor.
His father was a tyrant of commoner origin, and their poor family was completely excluded by the aristocracy. Even at the critical moment of the Achaemenid invasion, the political disputes in Potidaea did not stop.
At this turbulent time when the Achaemenid invasion was taking place, some short-sighted people actually proposed disarmament!
Periander would argue at first, but later he found that it was useless - their purpose was certainly not to disarm, their purpose was to attack their political enemies, that is, the tyrant today.
You can't wake up a person who is pretending to be asleep, and you can't convince an enemy with conflicting interests. As long as his father is still in the position of tyrant and has not been exiled, the dispute over disarmament will not stop.
Maybe they can only unite if the Achaemenids attack again?
Periander sneered.
Recently, another major event is about to push the already complicated situation to an even more complicated level: the new generation of patriarchs of the Syracuse family is about to come of age.
Syracuse... The members of this family don't look like humans, but more like mountain elves and water spirits.
Maybe the myth is true? Their ancestors were hybrid heroes of gods and humans.
Syracuse is an old-line noble family, and their history can be traced back to the time when the nation of Thessaly was just emerging. This family also likes to form alliances through marriage, and the coming of age of the head of the family inevitably means that this behemoth will begin to stir up trouble.
Which side would they support? They would surely reject the tyrant who was born a commoner, right? After all, these nobles all thought the same thing.
Periander took no chances.
It is inevitable to lose if you make an enemy of such a big family, but fortunately they are not united internally. The head of Syracuse almost never appeared in Potidaea before he came of age. It is said that his guardian and teacher is the elder of the collateral branch, who is the uncrowned lord of Syracuse.
Periander had seen the man before, but each time he had not dared to look him in the eye.
Don't be fooled by the fact that this man calls himself a "steward". He clearly wants to hold all the power alone, and there will inevitably be disputes between the new and old leaders.
This should be considered the fatal flaw of this big family, as the trouble started from within.
Thinking this, the tyrant's son entered the academy
It is the first hall in the academy. It is said that this was the only building when the academy was first established. But now it has no substantial function and is only used to commemorate the first few saints.
Periander only realized it when he walked up the narrow stairs - was there someone upstairs?
Is there anyone who didn't go to the speech?
The first person he saw was a blond boy with beautiful eyes, the same deep blue as the sky and the ocean. The boy seemed very impatient, and when he looked down at him unkindly, Periander subconsciously wanted to retreat.
With such momentum, he definitely couldn't be an ordinary civilian's child.
Periander was stunned.
Which family is this from? He actually had no impression at all. With the boy's appearance, it was impossible for him not to know.
Periander smiled friendly and strode up. "Are you from another city-state?"
Recently, the relations between the city-states in Thessaly have become increasingly friendly and close. If it was a stranger from another city-state, he would certainly not recognize him.
The boy asked indifferently: "Who are you?"
This young man must have many suitors.
Periander thought so and replied gently: "I am a student here. You are here to visit our academy, right? Although the books in the academy are not allowed to be borrowed, you can read them."
The boy made a mocking sound from his nose, and his attitude seemed disdainful: "How many books can there be in this collection?"
Potidaea's library is the most famous of all city-states!
Periander wanted to refute immediately, but he had already climbed the stairs and saw the back of another person. The cloak that person was wearing made him shut up immediately.
This style of extravagant clothing was what Periander despised the most. He believed that those who liked to wear such clothes were all good-for-nothings. The only exception was probably the "steward" of Syracuse.
This man was a great nobleman, and the boy was most likely his follower, or his lover.
I don’t know which city-state this big shot came from?
Periander's attitude suddenly became cold and distant: "Hello, which city-state are you from--"
The voice of the tyrant's son stopped abruptly. He saw a pair of silver eyes, as clear as moonlight, and the owner of these eyes smiled and nodded at him.
Too conspicuous. With such black hair and silver eyes, this person's identity is self-evident.
Periander stared at the young man's face. At this moment, he looked very much like the kind of person he hated the most, the rude, barbaric and ignorant foreigner.
"you,
You are!" He said in confusion, "The Syracuse family..."
So that’s why! No wonder there is a legend that they were kissed by the Moon Goddess!
No, this is the truth, right?! How can ordinary humans have such eyes?
Suddenly, Periander had a surprising but true guess: why did the head of Syracuse almost never appear in front of outsiders before he came of age? This was not to control the next generation of head of the family, nor was it because the "steward" of the side branch had the ambition to replace him.
Yes, that person might be greedy and audacious, but it was all because of his selfish love and possessiveness - a family head who takes care of such a person would never want or allow him to be seen by others.
This speculation is so logical and convincing.
Because no matter who the guardian is, he will do the same.
The author has something to say: Jasmine: I carry a big pot of gold on my back, but I am happy with it
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Although the prototype of Thessaly is ancient Greece, there are definitely many errors compared to historical facts. It is better to regard it as a fictional world!
Ancient Greece is quite interesting, but just take a look at it. Modern society is better.
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Muah!
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