Vol 2 Chapter 290: Ordinary world

Chapter 290: Ordinary World
What is the subject submitted by Hunt Ackerman? Hunter seems to be the most "smart" of Red's three sons, and thought of a possibility ahead of time. If Aesop really had any tricks to let the civic conference rule that he was Aesop Ackerman, then the house Hetianzhuang was about to be taken away, and their family's plan to buy a merchant ship had to be put to rest.
In order to prevent this "worst case", he made a request to the civic council, and if Aesop's identity was confirmed, he would rule on another matter-compensation for keeping the house and grange for the past sixty years.
Aesop's father, Sains-Ackerman, was killed in an accident. If the Grange and the house were left unattended, it would be deserted, not to mention that the house has been repaired several times before it can be retained until now. Earning money is actually a burden in the war-torn era, otherwise their families would not think of selling their homes and granges to engage in more profitable trade.
If Hunter really made such a request, Aesop could also refute. For example, the Red family had lived in a home, and the income from operating the farm in these years should also be able to offset the cost of storage, or not owe both. This matter is complicated, but logically speaking, Aesop can still get his father's assets after returning sixty years later. The Red family has contributed a lot. If he is rich, he can make appropriate compensations. No.
So Hunter wanted to take advantage of the city-state citizen conference to apply for a ruling-should Aesop compensate the Reds?
But the result of the incident was beyond Hunter's expectations. Aesop did return the Grange and the house, which belonged to him. But Aesop did not come to fight for property. He gave the brothers a precious gift in public. , Far more valuable than Grange and House. If the second bill were to be thrown out in public, Hunter would become a joke for the entire Midoli city-state, and then quickly withdrew the request.
Since Hunter gave up, Thales didn't say in public what the second motion was, and Aesop was as clear as a mirror, he could naturally guess, but asked nothing. At the end of the civic representative meeting and his relatives recognized him, Aesop lived in his hometown. He got along well with his cousin and three nephews.
Aesop lives in his old house. Red often invites his brother to meet in his house, and three nephews often visit Uncle at Aesop's house. Aesop was a kind elder and was good to all three nephews.
Red's eldest son was an officer, and he was irritable and impulsive. Aesop often talked to him about marching and told him that war strategy and judgment of the situation were more important to a commander than blood impulse. Leder's second son was a businessman, and he was the one who bought the ship to trade. It is Aesop's old business to do business, so he often talks with him about how to do business, and it is not a blind calculation that is the real benefit.
As for the youngest nephew, Weil, who is only sixteen years old this year, happens to be the age of Aesop when he left his hometown, and looks exactly like Aesop when he was a teenager. It is Aesop ’s favorite junior. He even told his cousin that Vell would come to his side when he was free to live with him and help him manage the shops. The implication is that Will will be his heir in the future. Red is certainly happy, and Weir likes to run towards Uncle.
Aesop took back the Grange and the house, how could there be any shops? This matter is also related to Weir, and Aesop likes him most for no reason. Among the properties left by Aesop's father is a shop in Midoli, Aesop's father was originally a businessman. Later, this shop was inherited by Reid. Reid sold assets to buy ships and businesses. The first one to sell was the shop. Aesop did not mention this matter again.
However, Weir took the initiative to tell Aesop, in addition to the house and the grange, in fact, the property he should inherit as well as a shop in the city, not far from the house, had been sold recently. At the same time Weir told his uncle, he paid for it and bought the shop again. The deed was written back to Aesop with the name of his uncle.
Aesop accepted the
gift
from his nephew and left the store to Weil for care. Hunter also sells some of the merchandise sold in Midori City, of course, all these are handed over to this shop. Aesop's life was very leisurely. He went to the city-state square to chat with anyone, and became a good friend with the sage named Thales.
Aesop also often ran to the shops and sat and looked at the counter to do business like an ordinary man. That was a long time ago, and now I am very happy to re-enter the old industry.
Of course, the old mansion was renovated, and it was very comfortable to live in it. It was repaired by Amon with his hired artisans. The craft of the gods need not be said, but even the artisans working with Amon did not find anything. Unusual, I just think that the driver is extremely hardworking and capable, and Master Aesop will really hire a man!
When renovating the house, Amont asked Aesop intentionally that the symbol of the original patron saint had been exposed. Should he leave the symbol hidden again? Aesop said it was unnecessary, so the original steps in front of the door did not move, but the slate was restored. The slab with Hermes' scepter on the back was still in place. No other guards were hidden in the newly built house. God symbol.
Aesop believed in Amon as the only god. In his view, the engraved slate was nothing more than a traditional hidden decoration. It was retained as a retention of memory, but he did not believe in Hermes. , There is no need to do anything extra.
With Aesop's age and experience, he has reached a state where he doesn't have to be tempted by everything, and he is both willing and safe. He knew exactly who Amon was, but still watched Amon repair the house for him like an ordinary craftsman, and Amon himself asked to do so, so he wouldn't interfere. Anyway, people just need to repair the house. Aesop doesn't care if the person who repairs the house is a god, as long as Amon is a qualified craftsman.
If an insider saw this scene, he might think that Aesop was disrespectful to the deity, but Aesop knew how to get along with this deity. When Amon comes to earth, he will have to verify. Since he has done so, it is the process of verifying. Aesop didn't know what he could do for the gods, and that was his help to the gods.
The house was repaired, Aesop didn't need to ride a carriage when he lived in the city, and Amon, the "coachman", was "unemployed." But he made another request to Aesop, hoping to take care of the farm. Aesop asked in private: "My God, why do you go to take care of my Grange?"
Amon laughed: "I was born to be doomed to be a blacksmith and a miner. If it weren't for the accident, I might have been forever. But then I became a hunter in the mountains, a guard at the temple, a general who commanded the army, you Driver, but never a farmer. "
Aesop no longer said that he directly gave the farm to Amon full management, but just told Amon that he wanted to run the farm and what crops to grow. In other people's opinion, Aesop was quite generous and trusted in his old man who returned to his hometown. When he didn't need a driver, he gave the farm to Amon.
Amon is also called Amon, no one would think that he is the main of Eju, but just treat him as a mortal with the same name as an exotic god. There are many things to worry about when operating a farm. Aesop's farms are semi-flat and half-sloping. Most of the original crops were olives. Olive oil is the most important product and export commodity of the city-states of the Aaron League.
However, Aesop changed crops, planted grapes on the sloping fields to make wine, built a cellar in the farm, and planted wheat on the flats. The soil fertile plains near Midoli City State have a limited area, and the yield of wheat valleys is not high in many lands. People prefer to import wheat valleys and rarely plant them by themselves. Aesop has done the opposite.
It will take at least one or two years to see the good harvest when replanting crops. Medanzo also privately asked Amon: "My God, you escorted Aesop to return to his homeland, and now fulfill his wish. Continue here, Do you want to accompany Aesop to the end of life? "
Amon shook his head: "This is not for Aesop. He is accompanied by his loved ones in his hometown, and he is doing well. This is what he asked for, not what the gods gave him. Without me, he could do better. The farmer came to take care of the farm. As a he believes in, I don't have to stay here. He can hear his prayers and calls even in the kingdom of heaven.
I came to earth to have my own testimony, to deal with people here, to observe the world's thoughts and thoughts, and everything happens naturally and personally, which is different from looking at the world in heaven. The experience of this journey, including the drama we saw in the city of Aaron, and the actions of Aesop, are enlightening me. "
Since Amon said so, Medanzo naturally stayed at Aesop's house. Neither the deities nor the nine-level gods would care about one or two years. In the eyes of others, both Medanzo and Amon are the followers of Aesop's hometown. Medanzo is a handsome and mighty warrior who can Aesopouli back to Midoli. Obviously, the means are not weak or even possible. Is a big warrior. With him, no one dared to bother Aesop.
Aesop no longer asked questions after handing over the farm to Amon. In addition to finding Thales in the city square or chatting with everyone, he talked with Weir in the store about Tiannan Haibei. Weil didn't understand one thing very much, he asked specifically: "Dear uncle, it is natural to run a farm without making money from business, but it does n’t matter if you like it. After all, you have kept the land of your ancestors. If you grow grapes and make wine, If it's good, it's also a good deal, but growing wheat is obviously not as good as growing olives. "
Aesop twisted his smile and said, "You wait and see, it won't take long for you to understand. Now the conflict between the Aaron Alliance and the Kibada Alliance on the Heaton Peninsula is getting more and more fierce, and the Kingdom of Macedonia in the north is on the rise. And the Poz Empire is still unwilling to fail. Under this situation, can the Aaron Alliance maintain its dominant position in commerce and trade for a long time?
What will happen to the Midurian city-state that lacks property once the maritime traffic line is cut off or the trade ambitions shift? Whose money will your second brother do in the business? Everyone is planting olives. What will happen if the olive oil cannot be shipped because of the war? I told your elder brother about the recent strategic situation, mainly military, but I'm still a farmer and naturally have my own consideration. "
While Aesop was talking to his nephew, a young man walked into the shop. He was wearing a short-sleeved tunic holding a willow branch, and he was very handsome. Aesop stood up and greeted, "Sir, what do you want to buy?"
The young man smiled and shook his head: "I just went to the city to find a grocery store. Come in and see what I need."
Aesop waved his hand: "Then you can watch it."
The young man looked at the merchandise on the shelf and suddenly pointed at the idol sold on the most delicate shelf behind the store and asked, "How much does Zeus sell for you?"
Aesop replied politely: "Not Zeus, but Zeus, the one you refer to sells two silver coins."
The young man asked with a smile. "The great Zeus is the father of the gods of Olympus. Can this solemn idol be placed on the shelf and sold like ordinary goods? Belief in the gods can also be Do you trade with money? This shopkeeper, please answer this question, otherwise why do you sell idols and earn your benefits in the name of gods? "
Young people's questions are interesting, it sounds like they are looking for faults. But here is the territory of the city-state of the Aaron League. There are often similar debates among various sages or wise men on the city-state temple square, so Aesop is not surprised. It seems that this young man is a passing sage, but he asks the shop owner who sells the idols.
Aesop replied unhurriedly: "I have been to many countries in the Tianshu continent. For example, in Eju, idols cannot be openly traded, otherwise they will be regarded as blasphemy against the gods. But the idols did not fall from the sky. Official or If folks want to build idols, they must also ask craftsmen to sculpt and paint. This is to calculate remuneration.
The faith here is more forgiving, and people's feelings toward the gods are closer. Your willingness to pay for this idol, instead of taking the money to the tavern, proves your willingness to pay for your faith. The money was not earned by the gods. It was paid to the craftsmen who carved the statues, the horsemen who transported them, and the shops where they were sold.
If you think you bought a god, then the two silver coins are indeed blasphemy. You can make a price for Zeus yourself, but in fact no one can afford it! All we have is the starry sky above us and our inner convictions. Objects outside the body are a way of expression, so I want to ask you, how much do you wish to bid for such an idol? "
The young man froze slightly, and did not seem to expect Aesop to answer this, leaving the topic aside, and pointing at the idol of Hera next to Zeus: "So how much does this idol cost?"
Hera is the wife of Zeus in myths and legends. Her statue is a painted work on stone carvings, wearing a peacock feather decorated flower crown, wearing a bright long skirt, full of body, and looks dignified. Aesop replied: "It takes four silver coins."
The young man wondered: "Why are these two idols the same material and the same size? Why is the idol of Hera twice as expensive as the idols of the fathers of the gods?"
Aesop explained calmly: "This is a statue of a goddess. The corolla and clothing are much more complicated. The craftsmen have to spend twice as much time to carve them carefully. If they do n’t pay attention, they are easy to damage, so the whole stone is waste. , So it will be more expensive. "
The young man nodded and asked under the wooden frame, "Then, the guardian deity of Midoli, and the protector of the merchant, Hermes, is about the same size as the two deities just now, and the carving is very Beautiful, I like it very much. How much do you plan to sell? "
Just then, Amon's voice suddenly sounded in Aesop's soul: "The young man in front of you is the of Hermes himself. He came from the kingdom of Olympus and directly from Came down from the altar of the city-state shrine. "
Amon Yuan, in the vineyard outside the city, noticed the situation in time and reminded Aesop secretly. Aesop heard Amon's voice without any unusual expression, and said to Hermes calmly: "Do you mean this idol? If you pay six silver coins for the two idols just now, this one is Add in, our store gives away at a discount. "
Hermes' smile was frozen for a moment, and then he asked again: "I think this idol is good, don't you want to sell it more expensive?"
Aesop still smiled and said, "It's just that the idol is worth so much money. It's real. I don't want to fool you."
Hermes frowned slightly. "Old man, do you know who I am?"
Aesop replied: "You are the customer who asked the price. I am the shop owner."
The young man turned without a word and walked out of the shop. Weir, who was standing next to him, felt a little confused, and Amon's voice sounded in Aesop's soul again: "Aesop, I want to say thank you! The question you think gives you the best inspiration. "
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Why would Amon thank Aesop? Perhaps only this himself knew. And what is the purpose of Hermes? I'm afraid it's only understood by that god.
In the city-state citizen representative meeting, Hermes once lowered the shrine at the request of the people-"The people of Midoli, the old man in front of you has returned from a foreign land, where the light of the gods has not been accepted, and the gods are not Will prove his identity, he needs to prove himself. "
The method of Aesop's self-identification was to lift the hidden Hermes scepter mark in the old house, and when the house was rebuilt, the slate was put back intact. Hermes knew Aesop's beliefs, and Aesop expressed his convictions. This silent dialogue between the gods and mortals was equally divided.
When Hermes came to the world and appeared in front of Aesop in person, whether he said his name or identity, Aesop would treat him as a guest for price. Aesop was not disrespectful to the customer about how the goods in the shop should be sold or how. And Amon watched the scene, knowing the cause and effect, and had his own feelings.
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Autumn is about to pass, and the winter is approaching. The newly planted grapes need to be unloaded, pressed, and buried. The farmers in the farm are busy on the corn field and can't get their hands. So Amon came to the avenue outside the farm, ready to hire short-time workers.