Vol 9 Chapter 32: Croto and Dido

After the Western Mediterranean War, Davers issued two reform measures to the army: one is that team members must be studied and evaluated if they are promoted to generals, and the other is that as long as the officers meet the conditions, they can be promoted smoothly, but not necessarily immediately. Get a solid military post. Because there are so many generals in the kingdom, there is not necessarily a vacant seat, you need to wait, and you often need to teach in the barracks for months or even a year before you can take office.
Apparently, Patroclus and Sextus did not expect that they would be so fortunate. Although they tried hard to suppress, their joy was still beyond words.
Davers stepped forward, took a brand new legionnaire helmet with a crimson crest from Maltius, brought Patroclus, and said in a deep voice: "Congratulations, Pat Chief of the Army of Crosses! This time you travel to Rome to take over the Fourteenth Army. Now the Gauls frequently invade Etruscan's northern border and may go south at any time, regardless of whether the kingdom is sending reinforcements to help Etruscan defense The border and the Latinum area are likely to become the frontier of war! So after you get there, you not only have to step up with the military trainers to train soldiers, but you must always be vigilant and think hard about the enemy ’s strategy. The Fourteenth Army can be the main force to defeat the Gauls! "
"My Majesty, please rest assured! I will lead the Fourteenth Army to ensure the security of the kingdom's territory and protect the people of the kingdom from harm!" Patroclus gave a military salute and answered solemnly.
Davis nodded, then turned to Sextus, took another Legion helmet, put it on, and said, "Congratulations, Sextus Command! But as the eighteenth legionnaire! The new chief, your mission is very difficult! The southern territory of Iberia is the most unstable part of the kingdom. There are many indigenous people who have bad intentions about the kingdom around the border, and there are still many people in the territory who are not fully aware of the kingdom. Return to your heart. When you get there, while working with local officials, you must also actively go to various places to investigate and understand the public situation, so that you can have your own independent judgment.
While strengthening the training of legionnaire soldiers, it is also necessary to make full use of the time of military training and use various methods to enhance the identity of the militias to the kingdom. I hope that the eighteenth legionnaire will become the southern part of Iberia under your leadership. Mainstay! Of course, the kingdom is always watching the situation there and will not let you fight alone! "
Dax's words made Sextus feel a lot of pressure. When he still slammed his right fist to his left chest, he said firmly: "Her Majesty, please rest assured that I will complete the task and keep good. Southern Iberia! "
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罗 Croto Catax walked out of the Roman City Hall. The breeze blowing on his face refreshed his exhausted spirit. He nodded to the court guards guarding him on both sides and walked down the steps.
Every time I set foot on the Roman Forum, I felt a sense of joy in Croto Catax, because this old square, which had not been renovated for decades, was greatly remodeled when he served as Roman builder, completely renewed. When he saw the people walking happily on the square, he couldn't help but show a smile, often at this time he would subconsciously look north, the temples on the Capitoline mountain radiated by the sunset Magnificent glory, which also has a lot of his hard work.
Because of this, he was loved by the Roman people. Everyone passing by greeted him warmly, and he responded tirelessly.
Of course, under normal circumstances, the people will never approach him. This is because an attempted assassination of Crotocatax occurred two years ago. After the incident became serious, the majority of the Roman people did not know this person. The gentle and kind young official was actually the eldest son of King Daphs, and he understood why he always followed a group of guards. After the assassination, Kroto Kataks asked the Inspectorate and the court not to expand the case too much when tracing the offenders involved, and not to harass the offender's family ... This practice has increased even more. People love him.
Kroto Catax's mansion is not far from the town hall, on the top of Palatine Hill, separated from other dwellings, and guarded by the court guard.
Croto Catax entered the house, his wife Dido immediately left the main building and greeted him.
Looking at his smiling wife, Croto Kataks dreamed: when he learned that his father had engaged himself for a few years, and the woman was still Carthage, and she was a few years older than himself His heart is quite resistive. But since childhood, he has always been obedient to his father's decision, so he did not expressly disagree, but for a period of time at the beginning of marriage, his attitude towards his wife was cold. However, with constant contact, his attitude changed. He deeply felt that his wife was not only beautiful, but also very cultivated and cared for him. At the same time, she was also a very intelligent and capable woman. Although Dionysian women are much more open than traditional Greek women, outstanding women like Dido are still very rare in the kingdom. It is her unique personality that strongly attracts Kroto Katak. In his mind, Dido gradually surpassed his sister Cynthia in his mind.
"You are back! You must be hungry, dinner is ready!" Dido looked at his tired husband, went forward to hold his arm, and said with concern.
嗯 "Hmm ... what's delicious today?" Croto Catax held his wife's hand and asked casually.
"There are fried beef you like to eat, and cod sent by your mother." Dido answered.
"Salted cod?" Cod meat is delicious, but it is not much produced in the Mediterranean, and it is not easy to catch. Once it leaves the sea, it is easy to spoil in a short period of time and difficult to preserve. This makes cod a higher price. A gourmet, from Turui to Rome, it will take three or four days as soon as the Clipper sails. If it is not salted, it will be smelly, so this question will be asked by Croto Catax. .
"It's not salted." Dido explained when her husband showed a surprised expression, "Your mother put cod in a clay pot, stuffed with ice cubes, sealed it, and wrapped it in several layers of cloth, It has been kept in a cool place at the bottom of the boat, so after delivery, the ice has not completely melted, and the cod is relatively fresh. I asked the chef to make fried cod ... "
"It's too extravagant, just tossing a few fish to send!" Croto Catax frowned.
"This fish isn't for you." Dido gave him a white look, touching his abdomen and said, "After Chris was sent to Turui, your mother got it from Peloya (Dido's confidant servant). Knowing that I am pregnant again, so I sent a lot of things to condolences, not only this cod! "
Croto Catax quickly changed his mouth: "That's the time to send! That's the time to send! You see my mother still cares about you!"
He didn't say anything, but said quietly, "It would be better if Chris wasn't taken away ..."
"Parents and they all miss their grandsons! Besides, Chris is haunting you every day and you can't take a good rest. This is not good for the children in the stomach. You forgot how the doctor reminded us last time ... ... "
"You're right, I shouldn't mention it again, let's go to dinner first, or the dishes will be cold." Dido went straight into the restaurant with her husband.
来 "Come, eat another one." Klotoka Catax picked up another piece of cod and put it in Dido's plate.
"I'm full, I can't eat anymore." Dido returned the cod on the plate to Klotoka Catax.
"I'm full so soon? You're pregnant now, so you should eat more." Kroto Kataks persuaded with concern.
"I've only been for more than three months. I don't have such a big appetite. Eat it fast. You didn't eat much just now."
"Then you hurry and take a walk in the yard ~ EbookFREE.me ~ It is good for the body."
"Um." Dido nodded in response, looking at her husband who was eating fish, her eyes filled with love: At first she promised King Daphs to marry Croto Catax, which was completely forced by the situation and was getting married Why didn't she know that her husband was also dissatisfied with the marriage, but at that time she knew that Klotoka Catax had become herself and the entire Magonid family in the Kingdom of Dionia. Rely on, so she tried every means to make this young husband fall in love with herself, and in the process, she also gradually fell in love with him, not only because of his identity, his appearance, but also because of his Gentleness and respect for women. In this era, whether in Dionia or Carthage, it is rare for men to truly respect women, which is one of the reasons why the proud and independent Dido has never been married, and Klotokatak Influenced by Daphs from an early age, this habit was deeply rooted in his ears, so Dido felt very lucky.
Of course, there was always a sense of anxiety in her heart. After all, she was several years older than Klotoka Catax, and now it was almost 30, and her mother-in-law Christophia always seemed to impress her very well. Therefore, she not only cares deeply about her husband in life, but also helps him as much as possible in her career. She believes that even if she becomes old in the future, Klotoka Katax will not leave her. .
"Today, Konya has come to me." Dido whispered.
"Cornya?" Klotoka Catax couldn't remember who this person was.
"Wife of Judge Demons Romeo Lissinius Stolo."