Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davos coughed lightly and said seriously: Peropidas, someone told me that Thebes can regain its independence, and can fight against the Spartans for many years, with a slight advantage. It played an important role!

Pelopidas was refreshed, and he felt a trace of goodwill revealed by Davos in these words, and immediately replied humbly: Thebes can have today, because all citizens who love Thebes share the same spirit. As a result of the struggle, I just used all my strengths like them. And what I have done is nothing compared to the mighty kingdom you have created.

You are too modest. Davos smiled slightly. Apart from Plato, it was the first time he heard such a high evaluation of himself from a powerful figure in Greece. He felt a little complacent in his heart, so he patted the armrest and asked: What are you coming to Turiyi for this time?

Your Majesty the King. Pelopidas said solemnly: Ten days ago, Thebes was invited to Sparta to discuss the truce. The war has lasted for so many years, and the land of Thebes was destroyed by Sparta. The people's lives are very difficult because of the wanton destruction of the people. We are very willing to stop the war and restore peace.

But in the negotiations Athens betrayed us, they joined hands with the Spartans, with the great support of the Persians, and together they put pressure on us to dissolve the Union of Pioxia, while their own allies passed this way One of the contracts was preserved...

Pelopidas briefly described the general content of the contract, and then said angrily: Our messengers resisted the pressure and did not sign the contract, because once they agreed to their demands and dissolved the Pioxia Union, Should Sparta break the contract again and attack Thebes, we won't be able to fight it.

Because of our refusal, the Persians threatened us that they would fully support Sparta and punish Thebes harshly... So today I came to Turii to seek Dionia on behalf of Thebes support!

After Pelopidas finished speaking, he saw Davos sitting firmly on the throne with his hand on his chin, silently speaking, so he continued: Before this peace talks, because I heard that Sparta and Athens have sent people one after another. I went to Persia to seek support, and I was also sent to Babylon as an ambassador from Thebes, and was summoned by the king of Persia.

In front of our three messengers, the king of Persia clearly demanded that we stop the war, and also said, 'Dionysian has ambitions for Greece, and only when the Greek city-states unite can they resist the invasion of Dionysian army... ...' That's why the Persian king sent messengers to vigorously facilitate the peace talks in Sparta.

Davos moved in his heart: He didn’t think Peropidas lied to seek Dionia’s support, because what he said also confirmed why Persia had to let Sparta end early with Dionia , it seems that the Persians have already started a game against Dionia!

think of this,

Davos looked at Pelopidas and said slowly, So do you Thebes think that Dionia is a threat to Greece?

I think what the Persian king said is a joke! Pelopidas said indignantly: The Persians are aliens, and since the beginning of the Hippo War, they have been delusional about annexing Greek land and enslaving the Greek people. During the years, he has never stopped interfering in the political situation of the Greek mainland. Now the Greek wars continue, which has a lot to do with Persia; while Dionia is a kingdom mainly formed by the Greeks, and has been living in harmony with the Greek mainland since its establishment. Any conflict and war. Who is good and who is bad, you will know by comparing.

That's why I have come to implore you, noble king, to lend a hand, help Thebes, fight against the combined forces of Persia and Sparta, and let the Greek city-states regain freedom and peace, and are no longer under their control! If Dionia does this, it will not only crush a series of conspiracies against Dionia by the Persians in advance, but also allow Dionia to gain prestige and the support of most city-states in Greece!

Davos nodded, showing a look of embarrassment: You have some truth in what you said, but... Dionia and Sparta have been friendly for more than ten years, and I told the Spartan messenger not long ago. , 'There will be no punishment for their premature termination of the friendly agreement--'

Your Majesty the King! Pelopidas immediately persuaded: Dionia keeps her promise and is famous in the Mediterranean, which is admirable! But in the more than 10 years that you have been earnestly fulfilling the friendly agreement with Sparta, What did the Spartans do?

As far as I know, they violated the terms of the agreement and secretly maintained contacts with Syracuse. They took the initiative to take in some remnants of Great Greece who hated Dionysus. During the war between you and Carthage, these forces also formed an army. , invaded the territory of Dionia, it is difficult to say that there is no Spartan instructing...

The Spartans were insidious and cunning, and they could do whatever they wanted, as long as it was beneficial to them, as was the case with Thebes, and the same with Dionia. To preach faith with them, like cattle and sheep facing wolves, it is always us who suffer!

And it has been almost a month since the Spartans tore up the agreement with Dionia. During this month, you did not have any hostile actions against Sparta, which can be regarded as fulfilling the promise. In addition, because of this armistice negotiation, the war between Thebes and Sparta has stopped for a while, and peace has appeared in the eyes of the Greek people.

If Sparta launches an attack on Thebes again after Dionia and Thebes are allied, it will let the Greek people know more clearly who the real perpetrator of the war is, and it will also make the people of Dionia more aware See how the Spartans treat Dionia, who they have been friendly with for over 10 years! Of course, if they can take into account Dionia and really restore peace in Greece, I think it will be a good thing for everyone!

Davos sighed and said, It seems that the fact that you visited Persia and was treated by the king of Persia is true. You are indeed very persuasive.

Pelopidas was overjoyed, but responded modestly: That's because what I said is the truth.

Davos finally said sternly: In this case, I agree to the formation of a military alliance between the Kingdom of Dionia and Thebes. I hope this time our sincere efforts will be treated sincerely by each other!

Although Pelopidas had some confidence in gaining Dionia's support, he did not expect King Dionia to be willing to form a military alliance with Thebes. smile.

Soon, Dionysian foreign ministers Ancitanos and Pelopidas began to negotiate an alliance.

A day later, Ancitanos came to the palace to report the situation to Davos.

Peropidas wants us Dionia to support Thebes to unify the Pioxia region? Davos frowned.

Yes, Your Majesty. It seems that the Thebes have a strong obsession with this. I heard that when they negotiated a contract in Sparta, it was because Sparta forced them to dissolve the Thebes alliance, which led to the negotiation. Broken... Ancitanos reminded politely.

Davos tapped the wooden table with his hand, pondered for a while, and said, Promise him.

Ancitanos hadn't responded yet, and Henipolis, who was beside him, asked with some doubts: Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, Sparta will definitely attack Thebes again. The alliance with Thebes at this time has already given the Thebes a huge support, and now they have to help them unify Pioxia, isn’t it a bit—”

A bit too high for Thebes? Davos took over his words and said seriously: Herney, you should take a longer view, don't just stare at this little bit in front of you. Interests, even if the Thebes really unified the Pioxia area, the land area is only equivalent to Mesapi, Puchetti and other areas, and it will not pose any threat to us. But the Thebes in order to achieve this The goal is to fight against Sparta, Athens and Persia, which shows how important it is to the Thebes! If we can help them, we will naturally get their double gratitude, which will help us gain a foothold in Greece in the future. great help!

What's more, making our allies stronger and able to compete with Greek powers such as Athens and Sparta will be more helpful for our Dionysus to enter Greece in the future, and it will be more conducive to the stability of the Greek local order...

It's your Majesty's long-term thinking! Henepolis exclaimed in a convincing voice.

Davos didn't accept him, he pointed at Ancitanos, and said, You, you just didn't think about it, when your teacher came to report to me, he had already considered these pros and cons, and he knew in his heart. La.

Henipolis immediately looked at Ancitanos.

Ancitanos said calmly: Your Majesty, Henepolis is not an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is impossible for him to understand the intricate relationships of the Greek city-states in detail, and it is impossible to think about how to get benefits from it every day like us. How can it be possible to make a very correct judgment...

Heney, see, it's your teacher who cares about you. Davers said jokingly, with a smile on his face, he suddenly remembered something, and said sternly: But you were right just now, Dionia gave Thebes so much support and should get more in return. Ancitanos, when your foreign ministry is negotiating with Pelopidas, you can also add additional requirements to the covenant, such as when Thebes must give full support when Dionysus takes military action on the Greek mainland, etc...

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