Before AD [Babylonian Favorites]

His face was so close that I could even see his distinct eyelashes.

At this moment, I suddenly had a whim, maybe no one in this world is closer to this emperor than me, at least at this moment.I can see his every subtle expression, every warm eyes.I feel his truth.

I was a little happy in my heart.

This feeling is very strange, the great emperor of that ancient era, he actually existed.

I couldn't help taking a peek at his tall and straight back.

And, he's right there with me.

"Alexander." Antigono got his head out of the tent and waved his hand in this direction.

Alexander, who had been immersed in his own world, finally turned around: "What's wrong?"

"Come in and have a look," Antigonus shook his head and sighed, "For the sake of God of War Iris, come in and pray for your brave and tragic warriors, many of them are dying."

"Help me take care of the bull's head." Alexander handed me the rein without saying a word, and quickly entered the tent.

As if aware of his master's departure, Niutou walked back and forth uncomfortably in place.I kept stroking his back, trying to ease his emotions.Unexpectedly, Niutou became even more anxious. He shook his head, trying to break free from my shackles.

This horse is quite powerful, and it rushed unexpectedly, and it was about to throw me to the ground, but in the next moment, it was firmly held down by a hand that suddenly entered.

I looked up and Antigonus was smiling kindly at me.

"Besides prisoners of war, this is the first time I've seen Alexander lead Persians into the army." Antigonus held down the bull's head with one hand, and stroked his brown beard with the other. "Young man, you must be excellent."

I said: "My lord, you are absurd, I am not Alexander's general, I am just an attendant."

"Really?" He was stunned for a moment, and then laughed again, "There is no difference, everyone is just performing their duties."

I was a little surprised. I didn't expect Antigonus, who was strong and majestic in history, to be an approachable person.Later, in order to fight for territory, he single-handedly fought against the army formed by the enemy Ptolemy, Seleucus and other generals. Such an aggressive spirit was not quite like the gentle man in front of him.

The afternoon sun made people's skin burn. Antigonus and I led the bull's head to the shade of a tree.

Antigonus heard the slogans coming from a distance, and suddenly said: "Young man, have you ever experienced war?"

I shook my head.

"Then have you ever fought? Or learned to fight?"

I then shook my head.

"This is not good," Antigonus said. "In Greece, if a boy has never dueled with others for honor, he will be laughed at. Especially if you want to follow Alexander, you must learn to adapt to war."

"But my lord," I frowned, "force is not the best way to solve problems."

The ancient Greeks were known for being warlike, which is understandable, but I still have some psychological barriers to become like this.

"But there is no doubt that it is the fastest and most effective way." Antigonus's voice was strong, "You have to understand that sometimes the world we want to conquer is not necessarily so easy to understand each other."

It was the first time I heard militants make such remarks, and I still couldn't accept it.Obviously, his worldview is very different from mine.

I refused to accept it: "I don't think force is so effective. Those soldiers who died in battle or the people who were displaced, which one is not a victim of war?"

Antico said indifferently: "Young man, your idea is very interesting, but it is too naive. The moment you start thinking like this, others will swallow you to the bone. If you can't compare your The enemy is better at fighting, so in this land, you will always be someone else's subject."

He paused, and continued: "Why did Alexander come all the way here? That is because he has always been better at fighting than others, and only such people will be favored by the god Zeus."

I widened my eyes and wanted to refute him, but I just couldn't find the words.

Is it really?My first reaction was to take it for granted.

But after thinking about it, Antigonus's words seemed to make sense.

Thousands of years ago, people still had primitive animal nature.For them, natural selection and survival of the fittest are their greatest beliefs.

It's just that if you say it this way, whoever is ruthless, treacherous and treacherous can be king, isn't Alexander the most evil demon?

I looked back at the tent, and Alexander's voice could be heard faintly from inside.

Can't believe it because he really doesn't look like that kind of guy.

While I was thinking wildly, Alexander had already come out of the tent.He was covered in blood, even the crown was stained with blood.

He came over and looked at Antigonus without smiling.

"The old soldier Panoman died." He said, "Antigon, write down the name of this warrior for me, and tell the Macedonians to treat his young wife and two-year-old child favorably."

Antigonus nodded solemnly.

Alexander's expression was resolute: "Also, Barton's legs were cut off by the enemy. After he recovers from his injuries, he will be taken back to his parents, and told them that Barton is a hero, and the royal family will ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of their lives."

"it is good."

Alexander stood facing the wind, his blond hair was flying, and blood dripped slowly from his snow-white clothes.

"The Macedonian soldiers are the bloodiest," he murmured after a long time. "I'm proud of them."

Alexander remained silent on the way back to the palace, and even Hephaestion didn't pay much attention.

A group of people walked silently, and Kassander suddenly said to me: "Bagos, you are too incompetent for your male pet. It is rare to see you appearing beside Alexander. Even this time, you are far away from him. Far away, what's going on here?"

Ever since he gave Nessie to me, I have had a bad impression of this young but ruthless chestnut-haired boy.When Ptolemy was around the two of them quarreled and bickered, but I didn't bother.Now that Ptolemy was away, his attention was on me.

I said: "Your Majesty is so busy, how can you have time to take me with you every day?"

Kassander said: "Aren't you a male favourite? Why don't you try to please Alexander? It can be seen that Alexander has a crush on you."

"Don't stir up discord," I gave him a disgusted look, "Your Majesty already has someone he likes."

Unexpectedly, Kassander smiled: "Really? Where, why didn't I find it?"

I looked at Alexander not far ahead and Hephaestion, a brown-haired man with a shawl beside him, riding a white horse.

"Always by his side." I said softly.

Just like wind and cloud, just like sky and ocean, no one can live without the other.The reason why Alexander can become Alexander is absolutely inseparable from the support and fulfillment of Hephaistion.

The two people who fit so well, from a distance, feel that they are a good match.

If I want to be them, it can only mean that I really envy them.

"You mean Hephaistion? Don't be kidding," Kassander sneered, "Goddess Aphrodite[1], it's impossible for the two of them."

I turned to look at him, a little surprised: "Why?"

Kassander straightened his hair and said slowly: "Bagos, you don't know something. For us Greeks, the friendship between men can develop very closely, and they can become confidants who talk about everything. To sleep in the same bed or even embrace each other. In our country, this is what the sages respected."

I nod, I know that.

This type of gay-like friendship between men was famous in ancient Greece.In the nobility, there is even a special custom: when a boy reaches puberty, an older adult is assigned to be responsible for his moral and intellectual education.In order to make the boy a morally perfect person, the older man must give the boy all the good emotions and wisdom without reservation.The relationship between such two people is often very pure, but it is difficult to define.Like a lover, like a close friend, and like a parent.

Kassander showed a sneering expression, and continued: "However, all these sanctimonious acquiescence can only be based on their so-called exchange of knowledge and virtue. If two people take a step beyond the threshold and have a physical relationship, for those For moralists, it means that their feelings have deteriorated—they have gone from the most noble people to the most filthy people."

I suddenly realized.

Perhaps it is for this reason that Alexander and Hephaestion are so controversial.After all, even if the public can accept same-sex friendship, it is only between immature boys and adult men.And Alexander and Hephaestion, although young, are both adults.In the eyes of their people, the love between two grown men may not be too pure.

If such two people have a physical relationship again, it will undoubtedly make those moralists seize the opportunity to criticize.

So Alexander and Hephaestion are still so close because they never had that kind of relationship?

"Once it involves lust, Hephaestion will be very dangerous." Kassander rubbed his brows, "Not only will he no longer be able to stay beside Alexander as the right assistant minister, but he may also be dragged down for a miserable life ——The Queen of Olympias is staring at them, the pretending scholars are examining them, and even more Macedonians are politicians who don't like Hephaestion."

So in order to protect Hephaistion, can the two of them just go on like this?

I stared at Alexander not far ahead, his back was a bit lonely.

As an invincible emperor above ten thousand people, he can only watch over the people he wants to protect in this way.

He may not be as omnipotent as we think.

Kassander said again: "Oh, these two poor guys are still naively fantasizing about becoming ascetics for each other. It's really ridiculous. The country needs an heir, and Alexander is the pillar of the hearts of all the people. As long as the Olympians Once Queen Yas spoke, how could he not obediently marry a wife and have children?"

I was silent.

Of course I know that Alexander later got married and had children, including Princess Statina, who was one of his wives.

I just care a little bit.

If this blond boy who has always been proud knows that he has really succumbed to fate, will he feel sad?

"So, Bagoss, help him." Kassander's crisp voice echoed in my ears, "He is already in his 20s, and he is a man who should face reality. Being too attached to this relationship will be harmful to him. Useless."

The side profile of Hephaestion in front is very pretty, his gentle eyes are as quiet as the windless Aegean Sea.He seemed to say something to Alexander, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

I suddenly feel a little heartache.

"Impossible." I quickly whispered, "Give up your ridiculous idea, I won't do it."

Kassander obviously didn't expect me to say that. He stared at me, then sneered and said: "Bagoss, you are Alexander's favorite man, do you know how many people are eyeing your position now? How many people are looking at you Is it not pleasing to the eye? There are many people who want to replace it! Even if it is not you, someone else will help Alexander see this problem clearly. But if you don’t fulfill your duties, if you can’t take advantage of the opportunity, if one day Alexander forgets If you die, then your death is really not far away."

I shook my head and grabbed the reins tightly.

I'll hold out until I get the ring, and then I'll get out of here.I will go back to my world and continue my life trajectory.I'll meet a real lover, and we'll love each other for the rest of our lives.

As for them, what about them, I...don't care.

After all, I'm not a real Bagoas.

"I'm teaching you how to save your life, Bagoas," Kassander looked at me seriously, "If you don't listen to me, you will regret it soon."

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[1] Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Greek mythology, was called Venus in ancient Roman mythology.