After passing the checkpoint, the carriage drove directly northward and passed through the east side of the port market. The crowded stream of people did not attract much attention from Isocrates and Lycias. After understanding the busyness of the port of Turiyi, they also had a preliminary estimate of the market situation, but even if they were prosperous, how could they be compared with the Athenian Agora market, which is famous throughout the Mediterranean.

The direction of the carriage caught Lycias's attention: "Hey, Turiyi is on the west side, you are heading north."

"Don't worry." Sperian explained: "Because if the carriage goes west directly, it will not only pass through a more crowded and longer road market, but also the Temple of Hera and the Turiyi Arena not far from it (with the increasing popularity of rugby and football matches, the arena in Turiyi City is no longer useful. The two years ago, the Turiyi citizens raised funds collectively and built another arena outside the city. Because the arena in the city is the finals of the Dionian teams.

The venue, so it was named the Grand Arena of Dionia, and the one outside the city was called Turiyi Arena). It is now May, and the rugby competition is at its most intense time. Because the new Turiyi champion team will be selected to participate in the finals, there are many people going to watch every day. The road will not only become very crowded, but also cause trouble. We would rather go to Turiyi City far away, which is much faster than going west directly."

"So that's the case." Lycias nodded. He had heard of the unique ball game prevalence in Dionia, but he had experienced ups and downs and was busy with livelihoods. In addition, he was old and was not very interested in this kind of sport that was said to be very violent.

But Isocrates' eyes lit up and said, "Can you tell us about this kind of rugby game in Dionia?"

Lycias looked at Isocrates in surprise, feeling that this did not fit Isocrates' hobbies and must have a profound meaning.

And his words were tickling Sperian's itch, and he immediately talked endlessly to the two of them from the origin of rugby and the rules to the establishment of the Dionia rugby finals.

While observing the truck driving onto a new avenue (i.e. Tua Avenue), Isocrates turned west. Except for the narrower road surface, the road facilities were not much different from the Harbor Avenue; while listening to Sperian's story of the development history of the rugby game in the Dionian League.

In the short time from the passenger ship leaning on the Turiy Pier to the port, he had discovered a characteristic of the people of the Dionians. On the worst, it was called restraint and dullness; on the best, it was called order. The port is the most chaotic place in the city-state, and the Turiy Port is relatively prosperous. There are few noises, fights, and fights, and there are few loud and noisy scenes. This is impossible for the Athenians, because they are always full of enthusiasm, unrestrained, proud, and like to debate and boast about the history of the city-state.

After hearing what the porter said, the whole nation liked such a barbaric and rough movement, which made him realize that there might be some kind of tyranny hidden in the seemingly restrained personality of the Dionians.

"This is our first time in Turiyi. Is there any fun place here worth visiting?" he suddenly interrupted.

Lycias glanced at him again.

"Worth visiting?" Sperian was stunned and then smiled: "I said that when I arrived in Turiyi, you should not be here to visit, but to enjoy entertainment. There are too many things for you to play here.

First of all, Cristoia Restaurant, you have to go! There are the best foods in all Greek and even the Mediterranean.

Secondly, take a good bath in the hot spring bath by the Tilro River in the west of the city so that you Greeks who don’t like to take a bath can experience the benefits of taking a bath.

Also what I just said, go to the Tuliyi Arena to watch rugby and football games, but it is hard to say whether you can still buy tickets this season.

Also, you can go to Tuliyi Hospital for a medical treatment and discover the hidden diseases you are yourself. You should know that Tuliyi's medical skills are very high because they have been taught by the God of the Underworld.

Oh, by the way, I almost forgot that you must go to the Hades Temple in the city to pray! It is the only mansion in Greece that Hades is on earth, and it is very magical! Every time I go there to worship and talk to the priest, I feel relaxed after I come back, like taking a hot spring bath..."

Isocrates and Lycias listened to Sperian's endless introduction, and exchanged glances with each other from time to time.

At this time, the truck had arrived near the north gate of Tuliyi, and a tall arch made of white marble stood in front of it.

Lycias recalled some information he heard about the city of New Turie and said uncertainly: "Arc de Triomphe?"

"Yes, Arc de Triomphe! The second Arc de Triomphe!" Sperian said excitedly: "This is the Arc de Triomphe built only two years ago. The army that returned victoriously will start from here to enter the city of Turiyi and accept the cheers and inspections of the citizens of Dionia. That is the greatest glory of every citizen participating in the war! I participated once, after conquering Brutis, we, as light infantry temporarily recruited (that is, the two thousand free people), also sent some outstanding people to follow the army to the city... Oh! The people of all Dionia cheered for us, the beautiful girls kept throwing flowers at us, and the exciting speeches delivered by our respected consul, I will never forget that scene in my life!... And I met my beautiful wife after the triumphant ceremony!..."

Sperian looked intoxicated. After a while, he sighed: "It's a pity that the past few years have been too quiet, there is no war, and of course there is no triumphal style, alas..."

"As far as you say, you actually hope that a war will occur?!" The keen Isocrates asked immediately.

"Of course, we will not be able to participate in the war without a war. If we cannot participate in the war, we will not be able to shorten my inspection period, become a formal citizen of Dionia as soon as possible, and we will not be able to obtain a fertile 'place'." Sperian blurted out without hesitation. Then he saw the strange expressions of the two, and immediately explained: "But we Dionians rarely take the initiative to invade others. It is only when others take the initiative to invade us that we will usher in our counterattack..."

Isocrates obviously did not believe the porter's words.

"But war can lead to death, and there may be your friends... or relatives..." Lycias said in a warning tone.

"Of course I know that the priests of Hades once warned us, 'Any good thing is never easy to get.' We are not afraid of death, because this is the land blessed by the Holy One. If I die bravely, my wife and children will receive generous pensions and care from the Alliance, and my soul will return to Hades' Valhalla to protect our Alliance!..." Sperian's face was a little calm, a little firm, and even a little longing, but there was no fear.

This shocked Isocrates and Lycias.

"Arc de Triomphe, I'm here!" Sperian drove to the front of the Arc de Triomphe and shouted excitedly, as if he was returning victoriously.

Isocrates frowned and looked up at the many reliefs on the arch and the statue of the army flag on it. Sperian's voice sounded in his ears: "The carving is the scene where Lord Davers led the army to help Tarantum defeat the Map coalition... The picture of the Third Legion defeating the Lucanian rebels and regaining Picoss (by the senate propaganda, the people believed that Picoss was a Greek city, so it was "recaptured" instead of capturing).... And Lord Davers

The scene of leading the army to conquer Bruti was the one I participated in. There is also a funny story about this relief. According to others, the elders of Bruti in the Senate once protested to make the Bruti War into relief, believing that it was not conducive to unity. But the elders of Lukalia retorted, 'We Lucanians have been carved three times, and they didn't say anything. What are you Brutis anxious about?' Haha, in this way, the protests of Brutis are gone..."

Listening to Sperian's laughter and looking at the Arc de Triomphe, Isocrates couldn't laugh at all.

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"Lucias, since you received your brother's letter and rushed to Athens, we haven't seen each other for nearly 20 years, right?" Kunogorata said with emotion as he looked at Lucias, who was so old that he was a little unrecognizable in front of him.

"Yes, that year, my father passed away, and I rushed back to Athens to attend the funeral. When my brother's business was in trouble, I had to stay and help him. Then... Athens suffered a series of defeats in the war against Sparta, 30 tyrants came to power, my brother was persecuted, and his property was taken away... So many things have happened over the years that when the teacher passed away, I couldn't come back to attend his funeral..." Lycias's seemingly calm face could not hide the regret and confusion contained in his low voice, and a little fatigue.

"We all know about you. At that time, Turiyi was also facing difficulties and could not help you. But the teacher kept saying your name before his death. Who told you to be his most proud disciple!" Kunogorata said, seeing tears flashing in Lycias's eyes, so he changed the topic and said jokingly: "Why have you made a fortune in Athens recently? Such a precious Athens black-painted bi-eared pottery bottle is given away four or five at a time?"

"I don't have the talent to be a businessman, and of course I can't become a rich man, so my father handed over the weapon workshop to my brother to manage." Lycias smiled self-deprecatingly.
Chapter completed!