Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

When Aceta entered the expeditionary military camp, cheers came from every tent passing by, and the air was filled with excitement and joy. Even the heavy-hearted he was infected, and he couldn’t help but sigh: This employment The army is worthy of a battle that has caused headaches for the great powers of Persia!During the day he saw with his own eyes how these mercenaries used novel tactics and fierce offensives to attack the Lucanias, and it was even more valuable to maintain such a high morale after losing the battle!

Aceta's mood to see Davers immediately became stronger.

As soon as he arrived outside the account, the young man who made him feel good about him greeted him. One sentence he said was: "General Akita, we are going to attack the Lucanian tribal coalition tomorrow, hoping to get Tarantu The help of Mu reinforcements!"

Archita couldn't believe her ears: "...You mean to attack the Lukanian tribal coalition?"

"Yes!"

"Is that the Lukalia tribe coalition of up to 15,000 people in the west, not the Lukalia in the city of Amendola?" Aceta asked again, uncertain.

"Yes, it's the Lucanian tribal coalition in the west!" Daveus nodded heavily.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Archita stared at Daphes for a while, barely suppressing her excited emotions, and said, "... what are you going to do?"

"Come on, let's enter the account." Daveus hurriedly led Archita into the account, and came to the set map and elaborated his plans one by one...

Akita rested her jaw with her hands for a long time before slowly saying: "I have to say that this is a very bold plan, almost using the force to the extreme, and it has certain feasibility, which is very tempting for me force……"

"So, will Tarantum reinforcements join?" Daves asked.

Aceta was silent, and Daphes was not in a hurry. After a long silence, Archita saw that Davos was still calm and couldn't help saying, "It seems that you think I will agree."

"I heard that Heraclea is an ally of Tarantum. If we win tomorrow, Tarantum will no longer have to worry about the problems in the west and can deal with the Mesapi people as much as possible," Davers said slowly. .In fact, his words are more polite.Heraclea is not just an ally of Tarantum, he is actually a subsidiary controlled by Tarantum. Twenty years ago, its power figures were not even Tarantum immigrants or directly appointed by Tarantum. Although it is no longer almost a sub-state of Tarantum as it used to be, Tarantum’s influence on Heraklia is still strong, seeing it as a barrier to its west.If everyone in Lukania seizes the Subari Plain and Amendolara, which is adjacent to Heraclea, then the threat to Heraclea is too great, and may even threaten to the north. Metapontum, this was also an important reason for Tarantum's reinforcements.

Atchita finally nodded: "The Tarantum are very happy to fight alongside the Greek warriors who are on the expedition to Persia!"

"That's great! It's because of the Tatartum reinforcements led by Aceta that I dare to propose this plan, because your combat effectiveness is also very strong!" Davers said heartily.

After the two discussed the details, Aceta suddenly said: "Daveus, I have a suggestion I hope you will consider."

"Please say it." Daveus froze when he saw his expression serious.

"Regardless of whether the next battle is a victory or defeat, I sincerely invite you to become a citizen of Tarantum! And I will recommend it to the Senate, I hope you can take up an important administrative position!" Archita made a solemn commitment.

Daveus didn't expect that Archita would make such a request, making him a little caught off guard: "...um...um, I heard that it is difficult for foreigners to become citizens of a big city-state."

"Yes." Aceta nodded frankly, but he then turned his head: "However, people with extraordinary talents like you will be warmly invited in any city-state in Greater Greece! After all, this is not Athens, here is all It’s a colonial city. The key is that they must have the vision of discovering talent!” Aceta pointed at himself with complacency.

"Just me, not including my brothers?" Daveus thought of a reason for refusal.

"So many people join Tarantum, it is not the ruling officers or the elders can decide, it is necessary to call a collective vote of the civic assembly, which is very difficult." Aceta said embarrassedly.

"Thank you for your invitation, and I will seriously consider this issue after tomorrow's battle." Daveus pretended to be serious.

…………………………

For the invitation of Davos, Adrians, Sesta, and even Dracos came.

Davers told their own plans, and all three were shocked.

Because in today’s battle, they did not lose as much as the Tarantum reinforcements and the Davos mercenaries. The number of casualties was 400. Especially the Draco’s mercenaries suffered the most casualties. For only two thousand They can be said to be injured, but if they agree to Daphes's request, the casualties are estimated to be greater, so Adrianx and Sesta are a little hesitant.

"Leader Davos, I am willing to take part in the battle tomorrow!" Dracos, who had always been depressed, said suddenly, and surprised the other two.

"The Lucanias are nothing terrible, but the Turuis dragged me down today. I believe that fighting with you tomorrow will definitely make them taste a failure!" Draco said unwillingly.

Daveus did not expect that the first to agree would be Draco who had fought with himself, which made him look at the fighting desire and resilience of this big leader.Seeing that the other two were still hesitating, he immediately said: "The attack on the Lukanian tribal coalition was not for the pitiful salary of Turij, but to defeat them, we have to recapture Amendolara and become the master there. !"

The words of Davers shocked the three again.

"Having captured the city of Amendora, are you sure?" Seta asked in surprise.

"We have attacked many villages in Persia, and a small mountain town is really not a problem!" Daphes said confidently: "At that time, we will invite you to become citizens of Amendolara together. The land has its roots in wealthy Great Greece! Of course, if you only want to return to Ionia, where wars are frequent and barren, just don’t say it."

"You...really speaking?!...really let us get the land?!" Adrians stammered.

"Of course, this is a common decision for all of us!" Daveus said rightly.

"But...but..." Adrians calmed his excitement slightly and asked, "Would Turiri and Tarantum not object?"

"Turii has been hit hard, and it has no power to oppose it." Daveus scornfully smiled: "As for Tarantum, maybe they will be happy that we did so because we have the ability to hold Amendolara and let Tarantum’s western border is not invaded by mountain tribes."

The three looked at each other and said in unison: "We are willing to join you!"

"Great!" Daveus said happily: "Now we are a family! Let us fight together for our own future!"

After discussing the details of the plan, the four men told them to keep their secrets and not let the Tarantum know.

After sending the three away, Davos was ready to let a few freemen who were going back to Turri return, and he asked Burcos to come to the camp quickly and discuss it urgently.Unexpectedly, the guards came in and said, "Bourkes has already sought out outside the camp."

Davies was surprised, and immediately thought of the urgent need of himself in the city hall and parliament of Turi now.

Sure enough, as soon as Burcos entered the account, he couldn't wait to ask: "Chief Davos, are you still going to carry out the original agreement?"

Davers faced with embarrassment, said: "I am a person who keeps his promise, but the problem now is that the battle is defeated, my team lost a lot of weapons when the team retreated, and many people were injured. Tomorrow, Luca The Niya will definitely attack here! My troops are short of weapons and manpower, and I am afraid they are unable to resist. Before you came, the team officials just discussed with me, and they proposed to leave here even if they don’t pay!"