Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

There was a sudden silence in the meeting hall, and the elders knew that Paulsonius and Lysander had a tense relationship.

The elder Diopetis coughed twice and asked, Why haven't I heard of the Tua League mentioned in the report?

It is a newly established alliance, the full name of which is the Turii-Amendolara Alliance! Lysander's explanation left these elders who paid little attention to the Western Mediterranean still bewildered, and Lysander apparently passed by After some investigation, he reminded again: Do you still remember the envoy of Turii who came to Sparta to request assistance a year ago?

Well... I remember, we rejected his request at the time. Elder Lysipus nodded and said, But we gave Turii the right to recruit mercenaries in the Greek city-states in the Eastern Mediterranean. For a man who once supported Athens and also sent troops The city-states that participated in the war, if not seeing it invaded by the natives, out of the morality of our fellow Greeks, we have shown the generosity and kindness of Sparta, otherwise...

That's right! The other elders echoed.

It was this Turii messenger, who received the permission of our council of elders, who arrived in Byzantium and recruited some of the mercenaries who had just returned from the Persian expedition, and it was these mercenaries who helped Turii defeat the natives. People, and recaptured Amendolara, which was occupied by the natives. In the end, these mercenaries became citizens of Amendolara. Their leader was called... Davos, and even became Amendolara. The consul for life. When Lysander said this, Agesilaus shouted in surprise: Cleethorpes once said to me, 'He found a military genius among the mercenaries in his expedition to Persia. The name is Davos, and I once wanted to apply to the council of elders to make this Davos a guest of Sparta, to give him land, and let him settle in Laconia for our Sparta use.' What he said was Not this person?!

Military genius?! The elder Diopetis sneered: Isn't it ridiculous to say military genius in front of us Spartans!

We Spartans know that there is no genius in combat, only from childhood to adulthood, uninterrupted hard training and constant fighting to gain rich experience, and when they are old enough, every Spartan citizen can become an excellent commander. Officer! Elder Lysipus said proudly.

You're right! Agesilaus, 45, said humbly.

Lysander looked at him and continued: It was not long before we all knew that Crotone had taken Turii and burned the city, and it was this Davos who led the Amendolara night raid to prepare Returning to Crotone's army, and capturing them, Turii formed an alliance with Amendolara, with Davos still serving as consul for life...

It turns out that Crotone was defeated by these mercenaries. This Davos still seems to have some abilities. An elder exclaimed.

Life-long consul of the two cities! I'm afraid this Davos has no small ambitions.

Want to be called the tyrant of Great Greece like Dionysius! ' Lysipus reminded everyone.

It's already obvious that it was these mercenaries who settled in Great Greece who wanted to have their fellow mercenaries who fought together come to Great Greece to help them, so they sent people to Ephesus to incite those mercenaries to escape! Diopetis exclaimed.

The report of Kerethorpes did not say that someone was found to be causing trouble, maybe it was just because these mercenaries heard news from Greater Greece. Another elder hoped that everyone would not take things too seriously.

Then why didn't we in Sparta hear the news? This is obviously a deliberate act! Diopetis retorted.

Several people argued that although Lysander and Diopetis were too confrontational, at this time he said: As long as there is a connection between these two things, we Spartans say that the Tua League did it, that is it For what!

That's right! This is the way of our Spartans! Lysander's tough view was approved by the elders headed by Lysipus. How dare you say that you want to implement the Spartan tradition! But he remained silent and made no objection.

The debate is over, the culprit is found, how to punish the Tua alliance, everyone's views are almost the same: send someone to condemn the Tua alliance, ask it to compensate Sparta for its losses, and send it back to the employees who fled to the Tua alliance Soldiers!

Lysander also added: Since Davos of the Tua Alliance is good at commanding battles, let him lead his troops to join Dekyridas's troops to fight against the Persians!

Agree! Take it as their punishment for sabotaging our Spartans fighting in Asia Minor! Diopetis and several elders agreed.

All the elders, your words and my words determine the fate of the Tua Alliance.

At this time, Agesilaus asked: What if the Tua Union refuses our request?

They dare! That means a war with Sparta! As soon as Diopetis finished speaking, he felt that something was wrong.

Pausanias immediately answered: We have to deal with the Persians now, but also guard the Peloponnesian Peninsula, ready to attack those city-states like Alice who are dissatisfied with our Sparta, I am afraid there is no spare capacity. Send troops to attack Greece.

Yes! Great Greece has always had a good relationship with us Sparta. We have never sent troops to Great Greece. If the city-state there is dissatisfied with us, it will not be worth the loss! Another elder also said.

Can we tolerate the Tua Alliance trampling on the majesty of Sparta?! Diopetis shouted angrily.

Don't worry everyone, we don't know how the Tua Alliance will react to this. Even if they refuse, we can't send troops, isn't there still Syracuse! Lysander said with a smile. His words awakened the elders, Sparta supported Syracuse, even ignoring the fact that Dionysius was a tyrant, not because he hoped that in the western Mediterranean, a place where the Spartan forces had not yet touched, there would be someone who could compete with Syracuse. The strong state that Bada is friendly and can act according to Sparta's wishes stabilizes the situation there, so the elders no longer entangled in this issue, and began to discuss the candidate for the Tua alliance.

Let me go. Agesilaus recommended himself, he was a little interested in the Davos that Cleethorpes spoke of.

Don't go, lest the Tua League despise us Sparta! As soon as Diopetis said this, the other elders felt that it was too much. Obviously, Diopetis was satirizing Agsilau. s is lame.

In the face of such humiliation, Agesilaus was still able to remain calm. It seems that he has been facing contempt from others for decades. His mind has been tempered to be extremely strong. His expression remains unchanged, and he wants to say more what.

At this time, Lysander said: The Tua League, a small remote city-state alliance, is not worthy of the noble royal family of the Greek overlord Sparta!

Lysander's words restored Agesilaus' dignity and blocked his passage to the Tua League.

I propose that Phoebe Das be the messenger, Lysander continued.

After speaking, the elder exclaimed: Phoebe Das?! That's a grumpy guy who likes to make his own decisions!

We just need a tyrannical messenger to force the Tua Alliance to make concessions! Lysander said firmly.

After discussion, it was finally determined that Phoebe Das would be sent to the Tua Union.

After the meeting, Lysander stopped Agsilaus who was about to leave: Aren't you still complaining that I didn't let you go to the Tua League?

Agesilaus shook his head, he had already figured out the joint, and said with a smile: I think you are doing it for my own good, because of Akith?

Lysander wrapped his arms around his shoulders with satisfaction, and said in a low voice, Aquis won't last for a few days. If you leave now, wouldn't that illegitimate son Leotizides take advantage of it... Don't worry, I I've always been on your side...

Agesilaus immediately and solemnly expressed his gratitude to Lysander.

Lysander smiled, he liked Agsilius' prudent and humble character, and he was friendly and respectful to himself, easy to control...

Lysander didn't see it, and behind him Paulsonius watched warily as he and Agesilaus were chatting and laughing affectionately.

Pausanias called Diopetis softly, and said softly: Look, our 'reformer' has been very close to Agesilaus lately!

Diopetis looked at the scene in front of him with cold eyes, then turned around and solemnly said to Paulsonius: Although there is no doubt that Leotides will inherit the throne, there have been rumors recently, in order to ensure that he can successfully succeed him. Keith, I have to ask for your help!

You want me to ask Delphi for an oracle in the name of the king? Pausanias immediately understood what Diopetis' request was. Because the two kings of Sparta have claimed to be the closest descendants of Hercules since ancient times, they have a privilege that other Spartans do not have. They can only ask the oracle from the Sanctuary of Delphi, so they have the divine oracle interpretation.

Yes! Diopetis looked at him expectantly.

I will send someone to Delphi! Pausanias nodded and promised: I will never let that guy extend his ambitions to our royal family!

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The time has come to November. If it was in the archaic era hundreds of years ago, this was not a good time for sailing, but with the advancement of navigation technology, today even in the Mediterranean Sea where the winter is stormy, the main trade is The channel is still very lively.

The merchant ships that Timasson, Zantiparis, Krianno and others took finally arrived at Taranto Bay in Greater Greece.

Turii is ahead, our city-state! Agarcia said excitedly, pointing to the looming green coastline ahead.

Everyone leaned to the side of the ship and looked forward. () Mediterranean Overlords of Ancient Greece only represents the views of the author Chen Rui. If you find any content that violates national laws, please delete it. The position is only committed to providing a healthy and green reading platform.

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