I was a priest in the city-state era

Chapter 61 Cadmus Proposes Marriage
Cadmus dared to go to the Acropolis alone, of course not because of the boldness of Gao Yi.

But because in this era, people will follow the guest etiquette.

Cadmus entered the Athenian tribe as a guest, and Pandion, as the host, not only could not harm Cadmus, but also protected Cadmus' safety.

Acropolis.

The stone house of the Pandion family.

Cadmus entered the hall surrounded by Roy, Pandion, and Erechtheus. After everyone sat on the ground around the stone table, Pandion immediately ordered the maids to bring wine, white bread, fruits, and pastries, and sent the servants Slaughter a calf for roasting.

After the maids and servants were busy, Pandion's wife Zeuxiper brought Procne and Philomela to the hall.

Because Cadmus was a stranger they met for the first time, all three of them wore veils to hide their faces.

Pandion prepared rich food for himself, and let his wife and daughter meet him, which really treated him as a distinguished guest.

Cadmus took the initiative to toast Pandion with the wine bowl.

"Pandion chief! We have sailed all the way from our hometown of Phoenicia, and this is the first time we have enjoyed this kind of hospitality. I want to pray to my goddess to make your beloved daughter more attractive to men."

Erechtheus, who was wary of Cadmus, said with a cold face.

"Outlanders! My younger sisters are second only to goddesses in beauty and charm. They don't need your god's blessing at all."

Cadmus ignored Erechtheus as if he didn't hear it.

"Cadmus, thank you for asking the gods to bless my daughter."

Pandion said with a curious expression.

"Can you tell us why you and your soldiers came to the Attica Peninsula and want to get a place to live?"

"Because our territory in our hometown has been taken away."

Cadmus lowered his head and said with a sad expression.

"Chief Pandion, do you Athenians know about the war in Egypt?"

Hearing Cadmus' question, Pandion looked bewildered.

He didn't even know the situation in Crete, so how could he know what happened in Egypt, which was farther away than Crete.

At this time, Roy took the initiative to speak.

"Lord Cadmus, do you mean a civil strife in the Egyptian Empire ruled by King Cephus of Egypt?"

Cadmus nodded.

"Since the Pharaoh Kamose of the South Egyptians came to the throne, King Kepheus of Egypt has never been able to suppress the South Egyptians. Some Phoenician groups feel that King Kepheus of Egypt will eventually lose to Pharaoh Kamos I was originally a city-state prince in the Phoenician region, but the Phoenicians who migrated from the Egyptian region took my city-state and killed my parents and people. , and drove me and my subordinates out of the territory. In order to survive, my subordinates and I took a boat across the sea to the Attica peninsula, hoping to find a place to live here."

After listening to Cadmus' words, Pandion frowned and said.

"Cadmus, although I feel sympathy for what happened to you, I cannot allow you to gain a foothold in the Attica Peninsula. Even the most generous host cannot share his territory with guests."

"If we are willing to integrate with the Athenian tribe, will the leader of Pandion accept us?"

Cadmus said with a serious expression.

"I am a hero [Enemy of a Hundred Men], and my three hundred subordinates are all soldiers who have experienced fighting. Most importantly, I have advanced technology and civilization in the Near East. As long as the leader of Pandion accepts us, I and I The [-] soldiers of the Athenian tribe will become the combat power of the Athenian tribe. The technology and civilization I bring can help the Athenian tribe develop from a tribe to a city-state and conquer more land and population."

Cadmus proposed such an attractive condition, Pandion asked solemnly.

"Cadmus, what price should I pay to integrate you and your three hundred soldiers into the Athenian tribe?"

"In order to convince me and my three hundred soldiers that you will protect our interests and treat us as equals to the Athenians, I hope you will marry your daughter to me and make me your son-in-law."

Hearing Cadmus' words, Procne immediately widened his eyes in panic.

Because if Pandion agreed to Cadmus' request, Procne, the eldest daughter, would definitely be married to Cadmus.

Seeing that Pandion's expression did not change, Cadmus continued.

"Leader Pandion, although I am now a poor wanderer, I am of noble birth. I was originally a prince of the city-state and heir to my father's throne. I am a young hero [enemies of a hundred men], and there are three hundred people who follow me loyally. Soldier. I think on my terms, I should be qualified to be your son-in-law."

Although Cadmus is not the leader of the great tribe or the king of the city-state, Roy has to admit that Cadmus is indeed qualified to be Pandion's son-in-law.

Because with Cadmus' own strength and his [-] soldiers, he can conquer a large tribe and become the leader of a large tribe that meets Pandion's requirements.

Thinking that one of the sisters Procne and Philomela might be married to Cadmus, Roy felt an indescribable feeling in his heart.

Even if Roy didn't fall in love with them, Roy didn't want them to marry other men.

Procne's gentle and sweet smile——

Philomela's playful and lovely smile——

If it belonged to another man, it would give Roy a feeling that his things were taken away by others.

Pandion was silent for a moment, and finally spoke.

"Cadmus, I cannot marry my daughter to you. Because I once said that only the chief of a great tribe or the king of a city-state is eligible to marry my daughter, so you are not my candidate for a son-in-law. If I am a son-in-law Candidates don’t have such strict requirements—”

Having said that, Pandion looked at Roy.

"Priest Loi, who is as young as you and as good as you, has long been my son-in-law."

Hearing Pandion's words, Procne immediately blushed.

Because according to Pandion's words, if Pandion hadn't had strict requirements on the son-in-law, the daughter who was married to Roy by Pandion would definitely be Procne, the eldest daughter.

"Only the chief of the great tribe and the king of the city-state can be your son-in-law—"

Cadmus smiled helplessly.

"Since I can't be your son-in-law, my three hundred soldiers and I can't integrate into the Athenian tribe, and the advanced technology and civilization I have mastered can't be dedicated to the Athenian tribe to help the Athenian tribe develop into the Athens city-state."

"Our Athenian tribe is guarded by Metis, the goddess of wisdom. I believe that with the help of the priest of Loy, our Athenian tribe will soon have advanced technology and civilization that is not lost to the Near East."

Pandion finished speaking confidently, looked at Cadmus with a serious expression and said.

"Cadmus! I'm sorry for you, but you will no longer be my guest tomorrow. I hope you can leave the territory of the Athenian tribe with your soldiers."

(End of this chapter)