After the end of the Hibon War, the city of Yaron was established, and the Yaron Alliance dominated the sea. There were constant conflicts with the Kebada Alliance established by the city of Kibala, and the frictions and battles increased in scale.
In the eyes of Amon, who was once a general of the Empire of Eygut and the commander-in-chief of the battlefield, the war on the Heaton Peninsula was somewhat comical. Sometimes it was like a competitive game. Although war was always accompanied by casualties, the casualty rate of the city-state conflicts was much lower than that of the battlefields of other countries in the continent, and surrender was a common occurrence.
The Heaton Peninsula lacked large open plains, and the scale of each city-state was relatively small. Therefore, the popular chariot formations in the continent were very rare, and the city-state armies were mainly infantry.
There were also heavy cavalry, but the cavalry equipment was more expensive. Basically, it was composed of noble warriors, and they were also the main force of the charge in battle, followed by a swarm of infantry.
In small-scale battles between city-states, the charging and killing of noble warriors and individual combat often became the main factors that determined the outcome, and the momentum of both sides also determined the morale. Once the battle line collapsed, in most cases, they would not pledge to fight to the death, but would choose to surrender when the opportunity arose. The winning side usually would not be ruthless.
This kind of battle was very much like the wrestling in the legend of the Age of Heroes, where the losing side surrendered to the winning side.
After a period of time, there would be changes in the alliance or the balance of power between the city-states, and new conflicts would occur. Therefore, the situation between the city-states on the Heaton Peninsula was very chaotic, and the sphere of influence controlled by the Kebada Alliance and the Yaron Alliance was constantly changing.
How could such a military organization defeat the invasion of the Potz army? In fact, when Potz invaded, many states surrendered at the sight of the wind. It was Yaron and Gebados who united the city-states and used logistics and terrain advantages to fight a protracted war of attrition with the Potz army that attacked from afar. The key to deciding the outcome was the powerful navy of the city of Yaron and the well-trained Kebada warriors. The Yaron people were proficient in naval warfare, and the Kebada warriors had a heavy battle formation.
After the retreat of the Potz army, the Heaton Peninsula fell into a period of low-intensity but frequent civil war, which was also the period of the most intense social class division. The composition of the residents of the Heaton Peninsula was complex, including nobles and citizens. Of course, the nobles also enjoyed citizenship. Citizens and commoners weren't the same concept. Instead, they were adult men who enjoyed the political power of a city.
During the period of the city-state alliance's struggle for hegemony, more and more free citizens lost their land and citizenship due to various reasons. In order to make a living, these free people didn't have many choices. During the chaos of war, they would become mercenaries, helping whoever paid them to fight, regardless of who the opponent was. Under such circumstances, the wars between many city-states were resolved by conquest or surrender, rather than life-and-death battles.
When there was no war, those who had lost their land would have nothing to do, and would often go to various merchants or farms to find temporary work. There were many such people outside Amon's manor.
Early in the morning, Amon came to the road outside the vineyard. He shouted, "People who have nothing to do, who can help me with the work in the vineyard?" Soon, people gathered around and asked, "Do you need temporary workers? How much do you pay?"
Amon stretched out a finger, and gave a surprisingly generous reward, "Work until sunset, and each person will be paid a silver coin." Many people happily entered the vineyard and began to work. When the sun was high up in the sky, Amon was still standing at the vineyard's entrance hiring people. Someone came to ask for their wages, and he once again gave a silver coin. Even more people entered the vineyard and began to get busy. At noon, Amon was still standing in front of the vineyard hiring people, and workers continuously entered the vineyard. Until the afternoon, Amon was still standing in front of the vineyard, and he still gave a silver coin.
The vineyard was bustling with activity, and when the sun set, the workers came out one after another. Amon was still standing in front of the vineyard, and his feet hadn't moved since sunrise. Every worker who walked out of the vineyard was paid a silver coin.
The workers who entered the vineyard early in the morning shouted unhappily, "This isn't fair! We worked under the hot sun all day, and the workers who came in the afternoon only worked for a short while. Why do we get the same pay? " Amon replied, "Because I promised them that their wages would be one silver coin. I have to keep my promise." The workers who entered the vineyard in the morning shouted again, "But we did more work than them, and we should be paid more!" Amon said again, "But you also promised me that the wages would be one silver coin, and you have to keep your promise. ….
Some people still wanted to argue, but at this time, the majestic Medanzo rode over on a tall horse, and it seemed that he didn't come with good intentions. Everyone received their wages and quickly dispersed. Medanzo dismounted and saluted Amon. Amon smiled and said, "Medanzo, you came at the right time. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have been beaten. Why don't you evaluate this matter and see if I did the right thing? " Medanzo blinked his eyes and said, "My god, what you just said is completely correct, but no farm owner would do something like this. What is your motive?" Amon fell into deep thought. After a while, he replied, "I was just creating some trouble to see how people would react." "You have done nothing wrong," said Metatro. "You have given these idlers a chance to work, to be paid far more handsomely than the work itself, and at the same time you have shown your commitment and generosity to the labourers. …
Amon smiled and said, "But I didn't do anything right either. The world has its own logic, and human nature has its own characteristics. If I come back tomorrow morning, I'm afraid I won't be able to hire anyone." Amon's prediction was right. When he arrived at the vineyard early the next morning, there were many people loitering around, but no one was willing to enter the vineyard to work. Amon called out, "People who have nothing to do under the sun, why don't you work? Is there no one to hire you? Then come and work for me. If you work until sunset, I will pay you a silver coin. "However, no one came over. Everyone was waiting. A few newcomers who didn't know what was going on wanted to accept the offer when they heard that the pay was so generous. However, they were whispered into the ears of the people next to them, so they stopped in their tracks. Even if someone wanted to enter the vineyard, it wouldn't be good for them to do so under such circumstances. Otherwise, they would be laughed at for being stupid.
The people kept waiting, waiting, and waiting. They wanted to wait until sunset in the afternoon. But after noon, Amon turned around and walked into the vineyard. He didn't come out until sunset. In the afternoon, there was already a group of people surrounding the entrance of the vineyard, shouting, "We want to work in the vineyard! Where's that Amon guy? Why didn't he keep his promise?
Medanzo walked out of the vineyard and said with a straight face, "When did Amon say that he would hire anyone in the afternoon? When he couldn't hire any workers, he would naturally leave. "
The crowd dispersed again. Medanzo walked into the vineyard and saw Amon. He smiled and said, "My god, you are really bad. You are playing with people!" Amon smiled and asked, "What did they lose? I never lied to them, but they thought they were smart, but they thought they were cheated. "
Medanzo didn't say much. He just smiled and said, "Tomorrow, you can hire enough workers." Medanzo's prediction was right. Early the next morning, when Amon appeared at the entrance of the vineyard, there were already many people waiting. Amon still said that he was willing to hire them until sunset, and the pay was a silver coin. On this day, all the work in the vineyard was done.
When the workers left, Medanzo asked Amon, "My god, I want to know what you think about these three days." Amon said in a low voice, "People can't blame me, but in the past three days, what I've done doesn't conform to common sense. It only shows my free will. People make choices based on their reactions and feelings. When people are used to the so-called human nature, they often ignore the simplest thinking. When they make a choice, what is the most fundamental purpose? " This was the story of Amon in the vineyard. People saw him as a stubborn eccentric, but his boss, Aesop, was very lenient towards him.
The situation on the Heaton peninsula was just as Aesop predicted. The Yaron League launched a naval expedition, but lost to Gebados on land. The trade routes between them and many city-states were cut off, and they lost their position as the economic hegemon. The city-state of Miduria was also affected more and more seriously. This winter seemed to be especially cold, and how the merchants got out of their predicament became the hottest topic in the city-state.
Aesop became good friends with the Sage Thales of Miduria. Thales often preached his views on all things in the city square. He had two famous sayings. One was, "Water is the source of all things."
He told people that the changes of water, air, and ice also existed in all things in the world, and that the world we see is made of matter. His other famous saying was, "All things have a god." Whether you understand it or not, everything in the world exists for a reason and a way.
Thales was very knowledgeable, and had traveled to many countries in the continent. He taught people all kinds of knowledge in the square.
For example, he once told the craftsmen how to measure a height that a ladder could not reach. They could use a ruler to measure the length of the shadow on the ground, and calculate it according to the same ratio. He also explained the astronomical calendar to the people. The content was very complicated and profound, and not many people could understand it. However, he claimed that this knowledge was very useful, and he even predicted the occurrence of solar eclipses.
Thus, someone questioned Thales, "Most of the people in Miduria are merchants. Even if they are not merchants, they are still merchants' assistants. Everyone is interested in making money. What's the use of your so-called knowledge if you can't make more money? As for whether the solar eclipses in the sky will happen or not, that's the business of the gods! "
After hearing this, Thales said to Aesop, "In that case, I have a business to do. Are you willing to cooperate with me? If you are willing to invest, I will give you half of the profits. "Aesop laughed and replied," I am very willing. However much capital you need, you can take it.
A kind-hearted person next to him advised, "How can you believe in such a scholar who only knows how to talk?
He is indeed very knowledgeable, but how can he do business! "Aesop smiled and did not say anything.
During the winter, Aesop invested in Thales, and Thales used this money to rent many olive oil presses. At that time, no one argued with Thales. They all thought that this matter was inexplicable, and waited to see Thales and Aesop make a fool of themselves.
Thales, who was proficient in astronomical phenomena, predicted that the next year, the mountains near the city would have a bumper harvest of olives. Due to the impact of the war, these olives were difficult to transport. Fresh olives could not be stored for a long time, and had to be pressed into oil as soon as possible.
Olive oil had always been one of the most important exports of the Yaron Alliance. Even if trade was temporarily blocked, the merchants would store it and sell it in the future. Thales thus earned a large sum of money. He did not need to operate the oil presses himself, nor did he need to hire people to do it. He could easily rent out all the oil presses at a higher price.
This sage said to the people in the city's plaza, "Knowledge is wealth, and the so-called wealth is not only what you see. It is not that my knowledge cannot be used to make money, but that is not what I seek. "
Aesop also made a fortune in silence, following Thales to earn a large sum of money. Amon, from beginning to end, also paid attention to these matters.
Another autumn arrived. The products of the city could not be shipped out in time, and the import of goods from the outside world was also blocked. The price of wheat and wine produced in Aesop's fields soared. Not only did this old man earn a lot of money, but he also used facts to prove his warning to the merchants of the city.
Amon had already stayed in Miduli for a year, and as a farmer, he welcomed the harvest season. When the grapes ripened, he needed to hire temporary workers to harvest them. One day, he arrived outside the vineyard. Before he could even shout, someone came over and asked, "Amun, do you want to hire someone to harvest the grapes? How much will you pay me if I help you pick all the grapes in your garden? " Amon was slightly startled. He had seen this person in the theater in Yaren City. It was Zeus who walked the mortal world.
The one who was supposed to come was finally here. Ever since Hermes appeared in front of Aesop's shop, he had expected this day to come. Zeus called him "Amun" instead of "Amon", which was equivalent to revealing his identity. When Zeus spoke, Amon confirmed one thing. The man in front of him was Zeus himself who had come directly from Olympus to the human world, not an avatar.
Amon replied with a smile, "Zeus, if you are willing to accept my employment and complete all the work, I can pay you a parangon." Zeus walked into the vineyard, but Amon was still standing at the entrance. Zeus turned back and said, "Farmer outside Miduli, are you not coming in to supervise the work?"
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