Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Tarantum... Davos chuckled lightly. Obviously, this powerful country in the east of Greece, where both the army and navy were annihilated, was completely ignored by him, although he was envious of the land of Tarantum. , but now is not the time: I think... the blow to Tarantum should end here for the time being. Now Dionia's main enemy is still Syracuse. As long as it is solved, all problems will be solved. already.

You're right. Triphias nodded and asked again, Then Metapontum—

I will let the Seventh Legion stay here for the time being, and go north to recover Metapontum tomorrow. If the Tarantum were smarter, they should have fled back to their territory overnight...

Davos is obviously very confident in recovering Metapontum, and Triphias agrees with this, he immediately said: We Heraclea will also send troops to follow the Seventh Legion, hoping to liberate Talan as soon as possible. Metapontum occupied by Tum!

Davos frowned slightly, he heard the deep meaning behind Triphias's words, it seemed that Triphias was worried that Dionys would take over after Metapontum was recaptured. Davos glanced at him and asked lightly, I heard that Tudpres didn't die in battle?

It seems so, but since Heraclea was also besieged at the time, he didn't escape here. I wonder if he escaped to the north?

north? Garraguso! Davos was thoughtful, and then he said sternly: Anyway, we will find him as soon as possible, let him come back to preside over the overall situation of Metapontum, and let the war-torn city return to prosperity as soon as possible! Dio Nia will do everything in her power to help Heraklia and Metapontum restore prosperity, because in times of crisis, you chose to trust the Dionysian Alliance, and Dionysus should return this precious trust!

Triphias was ashamed of his own thoughtfulness, and he sincerely thanked Davos again for being convinced by Davos' heart.

At this time, the two legion commanders came together from a distance, and Davos hurried forward to meet him with a smile: Here comes the hero who created this glorious victory!

His Majesty!

His Majesty Davos!

The two immediately stood up and saluted, and Davos returned the military salute and praised loudly: Amintas! Matonis! You two worked together to annihilate Tarantum's army and relieve the soldiers north of Dionia. Come on, let us focus our efforts on the strong enemy in the South! On behalf of the Dionysian Senate, I thank you both!

Amyntas smiled and said, It's mainly because of your plan, Your Majesty, that we fought so easily. To be honest, these Tarantum people are so inexperienced that they surrendered before I tried too hard. now...

yes,

The fighting strength of these Tarantum people is not as good as that of the Tarantum reinforcements led by Achita. If I knew it would be like this, I don't have to wait for you to come, I should have attacked them independently two days ago. Matonis said with some regret.

You have become arrogant when you become the commander of the army. With your poorly equipped recruits, you dare to say that you will storm Tarantum's camp! Amintas stabbed on the spot.

My new army is recruits, what's the matter! They dragged the Tarantum army twice as many as them, and defeated them! Matonis retorted in disapproval.

Davos saw the two quarreling, but thought in his mind: as far as he knew, Tarantum had suffered a great loss in strength after the war with Messapi, and faced Heraclea and Metapontum again. Mutiny, they were unwilling to learn from Dionia and granted a lot of free citizens citizenship, which enabled the soldiers of the city-state to be replenished (Crotone also adopted a similar policy). However, the increase of citizens has not strengthened training, but has lowered the military quality of the entire citizen soldier...

Davos stopped the two from continuing to quarrel, and he said with relief: Matonis, I recommended you to be the commander of the Seventh Army, and you didn't make me see the wrong person! You divided troops in the Tarantom army to attack Amendo. Under the bad circumstances of Lara, he can still control the army and can't bear it. This is the demeanor of a general, which has created the conditions for us to encircle the army of Tarantum this time!  …”

Matonis was praised by Davos and scratched his head a little embarrassedly. In order to get out of the predicament, he hurriedly said: Your Majesty, in this battle, I also caught two big fish!

What big fish? Davos could vaguely guess what it was, but he still cooperated with an expression of interest.

Brothers, bring these two up! Matonis waved his hand forward with great momentum.

After a moment, the soldiers pushed up two prisoners with their hands tied behind their backs.

The two Tarantum consuls, we haven't seen each other for a long time. Davos said half sarcastically and half sighed.

Diomilas lowered his head and said nothing.

Yumachus looked up at Davos and said earnestly, Lord Davos, I beg you to be kind to the Tarantum people you have captured!

I will. Davos said lightly: As long as the Tarantum Senate can pay the corresponding price.

Diomilas suddenly raised his head and shouted, Davos, you ungrateful little man, don't forget how Tarantum selflessly helped you weak people!

Davos's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he said coldly: Of course I didn't forget, nor did the Dionysians! So when Tarantum was attacked by the Messapi-Puchetti coalition, When it was in danger, Dionia had other military plans, but he still accepted your request for help without hesitation, and immediately dispatched the army to repel the Maple coalition and save Tarantum! But you are not grateful to Dai The blood and sacrifice of the citizens of Onia for this, in the following time, provoked the people of Dionia on the sea many times, sunk our fishing boats, captured our fishermen, and even in the city of Tarantum. Spreading rumors that are not good for the Dionysian League. I heard that you also sell my statues for people to pee in their homes... These dirty tricks, for the sake of you helping us in the first place, Dionia Anyone can bear it, but—

Davos's eyes were like electricity, and he shouted angrily: You should never do it, when our Dionia was invaded by foreign enemies and faced difficulties, Tarantum, an ally, broke the covenant and became Dio. An accomplice of the enemy of Nia, leading the army and wielding a shield and spear to kill allies who once fought alongside you!—

That's because you, as allies, first broke the covenant and poached Metapontum and Heraklia, the two allies that once belonged to Tarantum! Diomilas roared not to be outdone.

Whether you believe it or not, we Heraclea have never had any secret contact with Dionia beforehand, and joining the Dionysia alliance is the will of all citizens of Heraclea, because Tarantum has always Laklia acts like a dog, and we don't want to be a dog anymore, it's that simple. I think that's why Metapontum chose to leave the Tarantum Alliance... Triphias, who was watching Busy to explain.

Diomilas glared at Triphias, Do you think I would believe the words of a traitor!

Davos sneered: Yes, it doesn't make any sense to tell you this at this time. Dionia's principle has always been, 'Treat friends sincerely and treat enemies fiercely.' Especially traitors are never taken lightly. Forget it! With the current state of Tarantum City, even if I no longer send troops, what will the Meshapi who know that Tarantum's army is defeated will do? Turii was once destroyed by fire, Tarantum How can the city be destroyed by a century-old enemy?! I'm very interested...

Diomilas and Mark Caston were pale.

Diomilas still stubbornly threatened: Tarantum is... a sub-state of Sparta! Sparta will not allow Tarantum to be bullied by other city-states!

Sparta?! Davos snorted coldly without even blinking his eyelids: Do you think Sparta still has enough power to help Tarantum! The war that took place on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, I heard that was enough to give the Spartans a headache, and they asked Syracuse for help...

Davos, don't be complacent! Syracuse's army is coming! I'm also looking forward to... I look forward to the day when Turii is destroyed again! .

You won't see that day. As long as I'm here, the army of Syracuse will never enter Dionysian territory again, and Dionysius will not only spit out what he won before, but also lose. Drop more! Davos said confidently, waved his hand, and several soldiers stepped forward to support the two of them.

Eumacas pleaded unwillingly: Lord Davos, Tarantum did make a mistake this time! But please think about Archita! Think about Archita!—

Shut up, Eumacas! You're disgracing Tarantum!

You should shut up, goddamn oil-stained war mad (the Diomilas family produces olive oil)! If it wasn't for you, how could Tarantum be where it is today!  …

The quarrel between the two gradually became silent as the soldiers walked away...

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In the central tent of the Syracuse camp, Dionysius was negotiating with his generals about the siege that was about to begin.

In the morning, the Clippers sent back by the Syracuse Navy told Dionysius an amazing news: Davos, the consul of Dionysus, returned to Turii, and was also elected by the people of Dionysius. king!

Did Davos repel the Samonais with more than 40,000 fierce warriors so quickly? ! Diorinius was shocked, and felt the urgency of time again: Syracuse had to capture Crotone as soon as possible before Davos led the main force to come to the rescue, so as to occupy the initiative of the whole battle, so there was this. an urgent meeting.