Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Master Governor, really let the Greeks go like this?" the adjutant asked awkwardly.

"Leave it off!" Tisavonis stared at him fiercely: "This is the king's order. I have followed his will and successfully drove the Greek barbarian into Duqueya! You think they will be better off next ?!"

The vast mountains in front of Tisafnis said fiercely: "Steep and narrow mountain roads, serpents and rampant forests, and ferocious Duke Yashan people will devour their courage! Even if they barely pass Duke Ya In front of them, there is the army of Aurontas waiting for them! Even if Aurontas can’t stop them, they will meet the Calubians, Caldans, and Macrones... Let these barbarians Let’s fight with each other! I think in the end, how many people can go back to Greece?”

He sneered and said, "We don't have to spend our time and energy here, Asia Minor still has important things to do. Withdraw troops! Go back!" he shouted sternly, and then turned his horse back around, unintentionally seeing not far away Aliros's expressionless face was slightly stunned, and he subconsciously looked back again at the rolling hills: the original capture of the leader of the Greek mercenaries was already a big deal.Under all circumstances, he had a new idea, which resulted in the death of Mitradat and Artauzus, and the death toll of more than 10,000 soldiers, which greatly reduced his achievements.Next, I hope that the Greeks, as they thought, will be wiped out in the mountains, so as to relieve their hatred!

However, can it really do?

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The mercenaries arrived on the edge of the Duke Ya mountain on the second day and started camping. The next move depends on whether Mariji's mission to the Duke Ya tribe will succeed.

Daveus and other leaders sent Mariji to the mountain pass, accompanied by dozens of soldiers led by Hilos. They drove a few carts loaded with armor pulled from the dead Persian soldiers by mercenaries, Shields, spears, these are the weapons and equipment that Dukeya mountain people lack, and there are more than a dozen Dukeyas, mainly the slaves that Daveus had Mercys cut from the Persian village. .

"Marigi, everything is up to you!" Daveus gave him a strong hug, then whispered in his ear: "If things are not good, get out as soon as possible, Hilos will help you escape. Negotiations It doesn’t matter if we can, we can still break through, your safety is the most important thing."

Mariji was taken aback, looked at the other leaders behind Daveus, and then said aloud: "Relax, with these weapons, and the Duques, our negotiations have been half successful! I used to be with this tribe The leader of Comoros has done many transactions, and he still knows him well. He has always been very ambitious, trying to make his tribe strong, monopolizing the trade channel between Armenia, Duquea and Midea. , So I have fought with the surrounding tribes, I believe our proposal will make him very interested!"

"I hope so." Tima Song stepped forward and urged stiffly: "You better hurry up, don't forget, we can only wait for you here one day!"

Mariji glanced at him and said nothing.

Daveus ignored Timmasong, but stepped forward to give Silos a stronger hug.For Silos, who strongly demanded to go and repeatedly persuaded to no avail, Davers knew that his choice was right. Only this most effective confidant as a follower would make Mariji fully believe that: in any case, Dave Neither will give them up easily.

Davos put gratitude in his heart and said to Silos: "Come back safely, brother!"

Silos stepped back and solemnly performed a military salute.

Daveus watched them walk into the mountain forest until the dense trees completely covered their figure...

"It feels really weird. We were driven here by the Persians, and we actually had to rely on a Persian to help us out of danger." Kriano said strangely.

"Don't think so much, Kriano. We are now looking forward to the success of this Persian, aren't we?" Zantiparis said lightly.

"Perhaps this is the arrangement of the gods, they are happy with this wonderful collision of fate." Xenophon looked forward with expectations: "And now we only have to wait patiently."

"Besides waiting, you need to be ready to fight." Kleethorpes reminded everyone.After talking, he turned back to the camp.

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On this day, the mercenary leaders banned all soldiers from going out, preventing these looting and idle mercenaries from colliding with the dukeya mountain people, which affected their plans and at the same time allowed the entire army to increase alert. Defend against attacks from Dukes or Persians.

But nothing happened on this day.Only occasionally, a few duke yashan people wearing short fur jackets and red stripes on their faces, holding a short axe and carrying bows and arrows, wandering around the camp.

The soldiers waited and watched and commented.

Relative to the relaxed freehand of the soldiers, the leaders have been nervous about whether the plan will be accepted by the Duques, especially Davers, who have not slept all night.

Until early in the morning, Yasisters broke into the big tent and woke him up: "Marigi is back!"

Daphus was so excited that his sleep was gone.

"The leader, Comoros, the leader of the Duke Ya tribe, has followed my advice and is willing to form an alliance with us!" Maristi cried excitedly from behind Yasistus.

"Great!" Daveus jumped up, holding Maliji's shoulders with both hands, and said happily: "You saved the entire mercenary, all Greek soldiers thank you!"

A small smile appeared on Mariji's face, and then he appeared embarrassed again: "Silos they did not come back because Comoros had to entertain them."

Daveus froze, he heard the strange voice of Marighi's voice and asked ugly: "Hostage?"

Mariji explained: "Yes, for safety, because Comoros will personally discuss the alliance with the leaders!"

Dave's face softened slightly, and he asked urgently: "When? Where?"

"Originally, he wanted you to go to the cottage to negotiate, but I refused. I reasoned, and I was threatened with a knife by him several times. Finally, after repeated disputes, it was set at the foot of the mountain in front. The time is this afternoon." Mariji emphasized the difficulty of his negotiations.

"This afternoon...at the foot of the mountain in front..." Daveus meditated, then raised his eyebrows. "It seems that this Comoros wants to form an alliance very urgently!"

"Yes, the leader!" Marigi was commendable.

"What are you waiting for! Follow me to find Kelithops!" After that, the doctor strode out.

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In the afternoon, under the leadership of Mariji, Krithorpes, Kriano and Davers led fifty Spartan fighters to the foot of the mountain.In order to prevent repeating the mistakes of a clear leader of Clearcourt, the rest of the mercenary leaders led their troops in a pass at a distance from the foot of the mountain.

"It's there." In front of Marigi's fingers: there was a stump on the grass not far away that was larger than the round shield of the Greek soldiers. The section was polished smooth and flat, half a person tall, and there were a few wooden posts around it. There is a curved path next to the pile, which extends up to the depths of the mountains...

"This leader of Duquesne is a caring person." As an advocate of this plan, Daveus must show confidence in it, so he first walked over, set aside the dust and fallen leaves on the wooden pier, and sat down.

Kerry Thorps also sat calmly.

Kriano looked around before sitting slowly.

Mariji stood directly beside Davers.

At this time, it was already late autumn.When we marched in the Tigris Basin, the climate was still warm.In the Dukeya mountain area, the weather turned cool, the grass began to wither, the mountain wind blew, the leaves continued to fall, and the ground was paved with a thick layer.

Kreethorps looked up at the bare branches and began to worry: "We must pass through this mountain area as soon as possible, otherwise the winter will come, the mountain will be colder, and the soldiers have no thick clothes to keep warm..."

Kleethorpes reminded Daveus that he had never thought about it.

When the three of the guest Rithorpes began to discuss how to cope with the winter, Duke Yashanmin came: dozens of sturdy strong men and an old man with a weird appearance.