I am the son of the traveler

Chapter 117
After the monument was erected on the Barla River, Antigonus led his army southward with great vanity, preparing to return to Pella for the winter. Now it has entered late November and the weather is getting colder. It's winter in the cold north.

Marching on the muddy road when they came, Antigonus could hear the whispers of the soldiers in the queue behind him from time to time. After the war ended, their homesickness for their hometown increased day by day.

"Nicagoras, when you return to Pella City and sell your booty, you will definitely become a rich man."

"Peloidas, you have the same booty as me. After you go back, do you want to buy a few female slaves to serve you well and enjoy a noble life?"

"No, I plan to ask Andro Marcos from the phalanx next door when I go back, get his daughter, and then let his daughter serve me well, let him brag about how many daughters he has in front of us every day good."

"I support you, and you must remember to invite me when you get married."

"Of course, Nikagoras, we are good brothers who live and die together, but when are you going to marry a bride and go home?"

"Me? Let's talk about it, I don't know whose girl would like me as a big soldier."

Hearing this, Antigonus couldn't help but interjected, and he said to the soldier: "Soldier, you are the pride of the kingdom, believe me, when you go back, there will be many beautiful girls who want to become you bride."

"Ha! I hope so." After the soldier replied reflexively, he felt that something was wrong. When he saw that the person talking to him was His Majesty the King, his face flushed immediately, and he stumbled and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"

Seeing his reaction, Antigon just felt that the soldier was a little cute, he smiled slightly and said, "Don't be nervous, soldier, remember my words, when you return to Pella, there will be many soldiers who will express their gratitude to you. Loving."

"I believe in you." The soldier named Nikagoras believed 100% in what the king said. At the same time, he thought in his heart that if he could marry a wife when he went back, he would have to work harder to fight for the king.

At this moment, Cronus, the military consul, rode his horse and came to Antigonus, half a step behind him. He looked at the soldiers with joy and said with emotion: "Your Majesty, the soldiers can have you so great!" It is their honor to be in command."

"No, Cronus, I should be honored to have these lovely soldiers." Antigonus said with a smile, "Looking at their happy expressions, I, the king, are as happy as them."

"Cronos, let them go home on vacation this winter, and let them spend time with their loved ones."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

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Antigonus and his First Legion went all the way south and returned to Greatpolis again. Under the governance of Amyntas and Bradley, the city has emerged from the shadow of the war, but the local residents once again saw When the Macedonian army was in the army, fear and hatred were still deeply buried in their eyes.

The young king knew that the hatred between the Brits and the Macedonians would not disappear in a short time.

After a little rest at Greatpolis, the legion continued southward, passing through the plains of Threkia and a forest, and returned to the city of Arcelos.I haven't seen each other for more than a month. The public facilities in this town have become more and more mature, and the population has also increased visibly. According to the consul Polemon, many barbarians who surrendered to the kingdom admire the glory of civilization. When they lived in towns, they abandoned their original backward customs, put on Greek robes, stumbled to learn the convoluted Greek, and integrated into the local Greek immigrants.

Thanks to the enlightened ethnic policy of the city of Arcelos, the local immigrants did not reject these later barbarians, but warmly accepted these latecomers and made them a member of this town. Cases of human-person conflicts have occurred, and generally speaking, they are still developing in a positive direction.

In addition, the Polemon consul also formed a small city defense army with the local population, allowing General Ipaminondas to lead his army back to Thebes.

After bidding farewell to the city of Arcelos, Antigonus led his army to continue eastward along the paved road that had been built, and arrived in Larissa city a few days later. The development of this town can be described as rapid, and the public facilities have basically been completed. , several surrounding Salo tribes also collectively migrated to live in the city. Out of security considerations, the local consul Harpalos (appointed by Hephaestion, the clerical chief) split up the tribes that moved in, and let them They usually have nothing to do and cannot gather together.

This is a good sign. As the Macedonians and the barbarians deepen their contacts, Greek culture will subtly assimilate the barbarians. Antigonus is confident that he will stabilize his rule over the Ogrell Peninsula within ten years.

After praising Harparos in the city of Larissa, Antigonus led the army and continued on the way home. There were many pedestrians passing by on the brand-new paved road, many of them brought some He is a traveling merchant with a guia hat, a walking stick, and a bulging package on his back. Although the Salo tribe has moved to the city of Larissa, their goods can still be transported to the city of Arcelos and sold to those Newly attached barbarian tribes.

A few days later, with the triumphant return of the First Legion, the entire city of Pella and even the Guannei region were immersed in cheers and joy. The citizens held another grand celebration under the organization of nobles and officials to welcome the king. His Majesty and his valiant legions.

In recognition of Antigonus' conquest, the Macedonians gave the young king the title of "Barbarian Conqueror".

Although he was a bit dumbfounded about this title, Antigonus still accepted it with pleasure. He exchanged most of the spoils the army had obtained from Greatpolis into drachmas, and distributed them generously to all the citizens who participated in the event, and gave them to the people in the city. The slaves took a day off to improve their food.

Although the drachmas that each citizen can obtain are not many, it can only be said to be meager, but no matter who gets a fortune for no reason, they will be very happy.So, in the city of Pella that day, the whole city cheered Antigonus' name and his generosity. When he looked at his support later, it was already very high.

This is also understandable, having such a virtuous and generous monarch deserves the cheers of every ruler.

(End of this chapter)