Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

What do you think Dionysius will do when he learns the news? Davos asked again.

Hearing this, both of them fell into thought.

After a while, Henepolis guessed uncertainly: The Syracuses are besieged here by us. The reason why they attacked our camp today is to break this siege, but they still failed. Now Dionysius knew that our allies in Sicily were also attacked by us... If I were him, I would choose peace. A real peace! I think he would be willing to pay the price to save Syracuse and...

Dionysius may also escape, Your Majesty. As soon as Tormid said his words, Henepolis immediately refuted: Escape?! How to escape?! We have besieged Celeste, the fleet With the port blocked, it is difficult for the Syracuses to leave, whether by land or sea!

Those tens of thousands of people can't escape, but Dionysius can run away in a boat alone.

Are you saying that Dionysius, in order to survive, dropped the tens of thousands of Syracuse civic soldiers who were fighting with him, and ran away quietly?! Henepolis couldn't believe it. Warm-blooded, full of sense of justice, can't imagine such cowardly behavior greedy for life and fear of death. But Thormed used to be a mercenary and had seen too many ugly things.

In the end what Dionysius will do, we will know tomorrow. Davos said lightly, and then he gave an order: Tormide, you go to Midorades immediately and let him As soon as possible within two days, send 30 three-layered warships to Lijim and hand them over to Cykrian.

The 30 three-tier oars were the request made by Cykrian when he sent the clippers to report the situation in Sicily. Because he wanted to attack Sicily, he was worried that the strength of the fleet he brought would not be enough to completely suppress Syracuse and its allies to defend the homeland. fleet. In fact, after several naval battles, Dionia captured a large number of three-tiered oars by means of crow warships, including Syracuse and Tarantum. There are not enough sailors, but Lijim, whose territory is not damaged, has enough sailors to ensure the normal use of these 30 warships.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Also, tell Midorades to strengthen the blockade of the port tonight! Obviously, Davos listened to what Thormed said before.

After sending off Thormid, Henepolis was still a little puzzled: Your Majesty, will Dionysius really leave the troops here and flee back to Syracuse alone?

Davos thought for a while and said slowly: It is possible that some people live for everyone, and some people live only for themselves. Judging from Dionysius' past performance, he cares more about his own. right.

If Dionysius did escape,

Will the First Corps be in danger? ' Henepolis asked worriedly.

Aristillas sent his younger brother to the southeast of Sicily as early as half a year ago. They were originally Catanes. As far as I know, Catane, Leotine, Sikuli, Taunis and even Syracuse has a large number of helpers they have developed. Dionysius took away the army and attacked Great Greece, but provided them with an opportunity, and now they have the First Army to help them, Sicily will be turbulent. Dionysius Even if Onysius fled back, it would no longer be possible to drive those allies as casually as before the war...

Davos said it easily. Although he was well aware of some of the deployments of Antrapolis in Sicily, the two places were still a little far apart. The news was often delayed for two days, and the development of things was difficult to control by him. Therefore, before sending the First Army, he also planned the worst: the First Army caused some trouble in Sicily, and then was completely wiped out.

But as long as it can trigger the shock of the city-states in Sicily, trigger the resistance of the Greek people in Sicily to Syracuse, and destroy the war potential of Syracuse, this sacrifice is also worth it! This kind of mentality of the superiors who regard the First Army as an abandoned child, Davos can only bury it in the bottom of his heart, and it is impossible to say it.

Watching Henepolis fall into contemplation, Davos walked to the desk full of letters and copywriting. He not only had to command operations and handle military affairs, but also to handle government affairs in Dionia's territory. Every day, there will be disputes and unresolved issues in the Senate, and important government affairs will be written by Kunogolata and Cornerus in letters, which will be sent to the camp by messengers on horseback. riy. As a result, messengers in special attire are frequently seen galloping back and forth on the avenues every day.

Davos saw a roll of unopened letters in the middle of the desk, and asked suspiciously, When was this letter sent?

Oh! Henepolis then remembered: It was delivered at noon, and it was said to be a very important thing! But you were in command of the battle at the time, so I wanted to wait for a while... but I forgot... …”

Davos looked at Henepolis who bowed his head and admitted his mistake angrily and hilariously, and said sternly, You are a clerk who is unqualified, and you can't make such a mistake next time!

Your Majesty, I won't do it again! Henepolis nodded again and again.

Davos unfolded the scroll, and under the dazzling oil lamp, his expression became solemn.

Your Majesty, what happened? Henepolis asked hurriedly.

Davos tapped the desk with his left hand, and said in a deep voice, Messapi and Puchetti have invaded Tarantum in a big way.

Ah...they tore up the truce! Henepolis exclaimed.

If the agreement has no strength to support it, it is a piece of waste paper. Davers said coldly, disapprovingly: Tarantum tore up the covenant because we were invaded by the Syracuse army, and now Messapi, The Puchetti will also be greedy because the main force of Tarantum is captured by us, which is the retribution of the goddess of vengeance.

But Tarantum is not our Dionysus, can they stop the Messapi-Puchetti coalition? asked Henepolis, though he wanted to incorporate Laos into Dayan. Onia' request has not been submitted to the Senate, but he has regarded himself as a Dionian in his heart, so he is not worried about Tarantum, but worried about Tarantum being taken What will be the impact on the Dionian League.

Of course it's impossible to block it. This time the Maple coalition has 30,000 troops, and Tarantum probably doesn't even have 3,000 appropriate-age citizens. Davers tapped the letter with his finger, and his eyes flashed a strange light: Therefore, the Senate of Tarantum urgently sent the messenger Polidorus to Turii, hoping that we can release the more than ten thousand Tarantum prisoners that were being held. For this reason, Tarantum is willing to join our Dionysian League. .

After Henepolis heard Davos's words, his eyes widened and he was shocked. Unlike Heraclea and Metapontum, this is Tarantum! The strength in Greater Greece is not weaker than the traditional powers of Crotone! Although there are some allies with a long history of building cities in the Dionysian League, so far there has not been a real big state like Locri and Crotone to join it (Although Lijim joined the Dionysian League, Since Dionia was not very strong at the beginning, it was more like an equal alliance with Dionia, not a subordinate), if Tarantum joined the alliance, it would undoubtedly make the Dionia alliance among the Greek city-states status has been greatly improved.

Heney, how do you think we should respond to this request made by Tarantum? Davos' question made Henepolis come back to his senses, and he immediately said excitedly and loudly: Promise him! Of course it is. Promise Tarantum!

Oh! Davos sat on the wooden chair, looked at the excited Henepolis, and said playfully, Just forgive Tarantum so easily? Forgive it for colluding with Syracuse. , reneging on our sacred covenant, wantonly attacking our allies, trampling on our territory, killing our citizens?! I am afraid our people would rather see Tarantum being captured by Mesapi and Puchetti before they can Remove the hatred in their hearts!

But... but if we agree to Tarantum's request, our strength can be enhanced! Helipolis retorted in disbelief.

It's just an affiliated ally, it can neither increase taxes for the alliance, nor send its main force to the war with all its heart, and when we are in difficulties, it is not only impossible to provide much help, and may withdraw from the alliance at any time; on the contrary, When it is in disaster, we must also save it according to the covenant, just like Heraclea and Metapontum in this war are good examples. Davers said disapprovingly, obviously not to the tower. Rantum's seemingly beneficial suggestion was bewildered.

After Davos said this, the excited Henepolis gradually calmed down. He thought for a while and asked, Your Majesty, do you want to reject Tarantum's request? Let Tarantum be the natives. capture?

No, if Tarantum is captured by the Maple coalition, the situation of Metapontum and Heraklia will also be in danger, and now the defense of Turii is empty, I don't want to see the land of Amendolara again. Invaded by the enemy! Davos sighed helplessly and said with a complicated expression: It's just that the conditions proposed by Tarantum did not meet my expectations.

Does your Majesty want Tarantum to be incorporated into the Dionia Alliance?! Henepolis said in surprise: I'm afraid the arrogant Tarantum citizens will not agree. As Dionia Academy Henepolis had seen the habits of Tarantum scholars from the Pythagorean school several times when they came to communicate, so I felt a little bit.