I was a priest in the city-state era

Chapter 198
In the Marathon area in the northeast of the Attica Peninsula, there is a crescent-shaped Marathon Plain, where the Marathon tribe with a population of about [-] lives.

At this time, Pandion is like a shepherd, grazing cattle and sheep on a hillside.

The reason why Pandion was able to experience the life of a shepherd like this is because for him, managing the Marathon tribe is a very simple matter.

When managing the city of Athens in the past, he had to face various pressures, and Pandion even fell in love with the relaxed life now.

Of course, Pandion was not alone. Fifty soldiers were scattered in all directions not far from him to protect his safety and guard against wild beasts such as wild wolves or bears that might appear in the forest.

Roy's four envoys came to this hillside on horseback, but were first stopped by soldiers protecting Pandion.

Knowing the identities of the four messengers, he brought them to Pandion.

"You said Roy wanted me to manage Corinth City?"

The four messengers explained their purpose, and Pandion smiled and shook his head.

"After Luo Yi took away my identity and power, he still wants me to serve him as a subject. Does he think he is my own son?"

The four messengers did not argue with Pandion, because their task was only to convey Roy's words to Pandion.

Looking at the four silent messengers, Pandion said with a complex expression.

"Loy made such a rude request to me. Originally, I should have rejected it directly. But he defeated the city of Knossos with a land battle and a sea battle, allowing the city of Athens to have the same level as the city of Knossos. To compete for the hegemony of the Aegean Sea, I must admit that he is a more capable ruler than me, and the city of Athens can grow rapidly under his rule. Although I don't want to serve my son-in-law as a father-in-law, I don't mind keeping the inheritance for my grandson. "

Lavrio region in the south of the Attica peninsula.

Roy's envoy came to the port of Lavrio by boat, and met Erechtheus, who was in charge of the Lavrio tribe.

Lavrio Tribe.

The stone palace of Erechtheus.

Roy's messenger explained the purpose of his visit, and Erechtheus said in a cold voice with no expression on his face.

"Father and I fought the Lavrio tribe. Why did Roy order me? He also said that I was disobedient and asked someone else to replace me. Do you really think I was a soft persimmon?"

Looking at the silent envoy with his head bowed, Erechtheus sighed and said.

"Although I don't want to admit it, Roy can defeat the city of Knossos. He is indeed more qualified to rule the city of Athens than I am. I can lead the Lavrio people to dig silver mines and make silver coins, but Roy needs to use food and other materials to make money." Exchange my silver coins. I am not Roy's subject, but a person who conducts fair transactions with him. Go back and tell Roy what I mean. If you can't explain clearly, I can send an envoy to go back with you. "

the next day.

In the afternoon, Roy waited at the Corinthian Palace for the envoys who had returned from Lavrio.

After hearing what Erechtheus asked the messengers to tell him, Roy was not angry.

Of course, Roy couldn't accept it. Erechtheus used the Lavrio silver mine to develop into a separatist force within the Kingdom of Athens.

But it is very feasible to raise Erechtheus like a pig, and harvest the fruits of Erechtheus' efforts when the time is right.

In history, a certain emperor raised a certain greedy man and left it to his son to succeed and kill pigs. This is a good example.

After thinking carefully, Roy said to the messengers.

"Go and see Erechtheus again. As long as his demands are not too excessive, I can exchange grain and other materials for the silver coins he minted."

In order to make the city of Athens a trade center in the Aegean Sea or even the Mediterranean Sea, now Roy is eager to use silver coins to improve the economic development of the city of Athens, but Roy will not be taken advantage of by Erechtheus to blackmail at will.

After all, Roy's rule that a silver coin is worth five catties of grain does not mean that the silver coin itself is really worth five catties of grain.

In this era, silver as a metal could neither be eaten nor crafted into weapons.

Lowe gave the silver coin its value, and it really had that value.

If Roy does not assign value to the silver coin, the silver coin itself, which can neither eat nor make weapons, has no value at all.

Therefore, Roy will stipulate that silver coins are worth five catties of grain as currency, but Roy will never use the price of five catties of grain to buy silver coins minted by Erechtheus.

Not only Erechtheus, Roy also wanted to prevent others from exchanging silver coins for food and other supplies.

When promoting the circulation of silver coins, Roy will impose strict restrictions, stipulating that only Athenians can use silver coins for consumption in the Kingdom of Athens.

When night fell, Roy not only saw the envoys returning from the Marathon area in the palace, but also saw Pandion who came to Corinth with the envoys.

After confirming that he was not dreaming, Roy hurriedly left the throne, came to Pandion and said.

"Dear father-in-law, if I knew you would come, I would definitely go out of the city to meet you."

Pandion patted Roy's shoulder with his right hand and said.

"You are now the great king who rules the Attica Peninsula, Thebes region, Eubia Island, and the Corinth region. Even the king of Knossos is not qualified to greet you in person."

Loy's conquest of Corinth had expanded the kingdom of Athens to twice the size of Crete.

Knossos is just one of the city-states of Crete.

Those vassal city-states are regarded as part of the Kingdom of Knossos in name. In fact, as long as the strength of Knossos City weakens, even the vassal city-states of Crete will break away from the control of Knossos City.

Therefore, the territory of King Knossos is actually less than one-fifth of that of Roy.

After Roy defeated the city of Knossos, Roy's status was indeed higher than that of the king of Knossos.

Roy enthusiastically pulled Pandion up the steps where the throne was located. After the two sat on the throne, Roy couldn't wait to ask.

"Father-in-law, does your coming to Corinth City mean that you are willing to serve as Governor of Corinth?"

Pandion nodded and said.

"You took the initiative to send an envoy to invite me, which shows that you really need me. Although I don't want to help your son-in-law, I want to protect the foundation for my grandson. My child, since the war between Athens and Knossos has ended In the end, should you hold a formal wedding with my daughter so that my daughter will give birth to your sons and daughters earlier. When I see grandchildren or granddaughters, I will have greater motivation to protect the family business that will belong to the children in the future."

Facing Pandion's urging marriage, Roy blinked and said.

"Father-in-law... If nothing important happens after returning to Athens, I will hold a formal wedding to marry your daughter according to your request."

Hearing Roy's answer, Pandion said with a serious expression.

"When my grandson or granddaughter is born, my grudge against you will disappear. You should pamper my daughter a lot and don't be confused by other women. My daughter has known you for the longest time. Other women treat your Love, definitely not as good as my daughter."

Seeing Pandion belittle other girls with a serious face, Roy said silently in his heart.

What a pity for the parents of the world——

(End of this chapter)