Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The panicked generals and the council, after urgent consultations, decided to send a messenger to ask Crotone and be willing to make any compensation.

The news reached Amendola, and Daphes and the elders were taken aback: after all, the city-state messenger represents the city-state itself, and killing the messenger is a taboo, because that may mean war.

Amendolara immediately canceled his plan to participate in the isthmus tournament and began to pay close attention to the development of the situation.

"Father, this is all right! The Turiris will be punished by the gods!" Sostatus ran into the backyard excitedly.

Kunogolata, who was lying on the couch and basking in the sun, was not as excited as his eldest son. The former chief general of Turui was sad and lamented: "I have said it already! I have said it already Passing Neonsis will hurt Turui!..."

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When the envoy of Turui quickly rushed to Crotone, the generals of Crotone had actually received the news through the merchant ship. After listening to the envoy's words indifferently, they offered "willing to make any compensation" to Turiri "I dismissed the words and only said one sentence: "We can go to Turi to get it ourselves, and take as much as we want!"

Crotone has been tolerating Turri for a long time.Since the defeat of Sybaris a hundred years ago, Crotone's strength has flourished and he has become a major power in great Greece.However, due to the great strength of Athens, Turiy had to be allowed to build a city, which was undoubtedly a shame for Crotone, who was used to dominating the "foot" of southern Italy.And after this happened, it happened that the new and old accounts were calculated together.

On that day, the Crotonian National Assembly successfully passed the resolution declaring war on Turiy and initiated war mobilization to citizens.On the morning of the third day, 7,000 strong and strong civilian soldiers were called.Asprostum and Siliting also sent three thousand citizens to join.Because Trina had just experienced the war and faced the Brutus directly, she sent only 30 cavalry.Coronia also expressed her desire to participate in the war, but was politely rejected by Crotone, because Coronia was to the south of the Rockley Union, Loquery and Crotone had long-term viciousness, and Coronia was important to the south of Crotone. The barrier must not have any lapses.

Four days later, after offering sacrifices at the Temple of Apollo in Crotone, and after the divination was won, Melanius, one of the ten generals, led a mighty army of 10,000 troops to the march.

The war finally broke out between Crotone and Turui.

After receiving the news that Crotone’s army was marching towards Turui, Neonsis was very anxious. At the reminder of his colleagues, he proposed to the council that the civic conference be held urgently.

At the conference, he gave a generous speech, first of all, he told about the failure of the peaceful attempt made by the Turrii Council, and learned the Crotonenes' recollections, which immediately aroused the indignation of many citizens.But when they heard Croton's 10,000 troops attack, there was a long silence on the venue.It’s important to know that although Crotone’s attack has fewer troops than the Lucanian tribal coalition, this is a true Greek heavy infantry force, and Crotone’s civic soldiers have always been strong in combat in Greater Greece. Famous.

At this time, the owner of the vineyard, Orpheus, shouted: "We should send a messenger again to sum up Crotone and promise them any request."

"Their request is just to ask for more money and materials, but the key is that our treasury has bottomed out!" General Polyx stood up and said, "We can't get more money unless we ask the citizens An additional special war tax is levied."

Upon hearing the tax, the venue fell silent.

Finally, the war-torn citizens who had been afraid of the war made compromises. They reluctantly stated that in order to avoid Turri’s war, they agreed to the tax requirements of the city hall, but they were afraid that even this would not meet Crowe. Tony's appetite.

"We always have to try it first." Plesinus shouted with his arms: "If you lose money, you can still earn it again, but it's too late to lose your loved ones and regret it!"

The proposal was approved, and Niangsis temporarily relieved.

"Why not go to Tarantum and ask it to help us make peace with Crotone?! Since Tarantum advocated the establishment of the Great Greek Defense Alliance, it must not want war between city-states!" Get up and say: "And with Tarantum's powerful strength, Crotone will certainly be scrupulous, and a truce is more likely!"

"It's a good idea, Enanilus!" Neonsis praised. As the owner of Turíi's largest shipyard, Enanilus was a person who could not easily offend, so Neonsis nodded again and again. : "Thank you for reminding me, we will immediately send someone to Tarantum for help!"

"Even if there is a possibility of a truce, we must have a plan to fail! In case Crotone insists on fighting, what should we do?!" said another.

At the sight of Neonsis, Ansitanos was talking. Although the relationship between the two was stiff due to the issue of Kunogolata, he had to admit that his suggestion made sense.So Neonsis asked: "Dear Ancitas, do you have any good suggestions?"

"First of all, let our citizens be armed, Crotone is very crowded, we can't fight it directly outside the city, then the tall walls will help us resist their attack and kill their morale..."

Ancitanos’ words were recognized by many citizens: “Yes, Turri’s city defenses are strong, and the Lucanians can’t get us under the city twice, and Crotone is the same!”

Ansitanos continued: "Secondly...Amendolara is our ally, and the combat effectiveness of their soldiers is well known to everyone, and we should ask them for assistance!"

When it comes to Amendolara, Neonsis is as uncomfortable as eating a fly, but all the participants agreed: "Ansitanos is right! You should go to them and have them, We can rest assured!"

"I have long said that for a few slaves, it would not be worthwhile at all to stalemate the relationship with Amendolara, and it may not be so easy to ask others now!"

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Neonsis listened to such words. The color of his face was green and white for a while. He was embarrassed. He forced himself and said, "This proposal is very good. Burkes, please run."

Burx, who has always been gentle, immediately expressed his rejection: "I can't do it, let's let the powerful Plycines go."

When Plycines heard it, he bowed his head and said nothing. He knew that if he went, not only would he be unsuccessful in asking for help, but he might also be beaten.

It is no wonder that Burkos did not cooperate. At first, he urged the city hall to fulfill its promise and give slaves freedom.The City Hall ignored his proposal, leading to a slave riot and some slaves fled to Amendolara.At that time, Burks, as a general, understood Daphes and believed that Amendolara would definitely refuse Turi’s request. It would be better to fulfil his promises freely, give slaves freedom, and achieve good friendship with Amendo. The purpose of Lara.

Neonsis and other generals not only rejected his suggestion, but also believed that because of his relationship with Daphes, it was difficult to bring down his face and ask for slaves from Amendolaraso, so he sent a hard-pressed Plesina Sri Lanka.What Burkos said just now was one of the original words that Neonsis said when he rejected Ambassador Amendola. Now, Burkos has returned it intact. I can imagine the face of Neonsis. How wonderful the emoji is.

At this moment, even if Neonsis hated Burcos, he could not help but politely ask: "Bourkes, this is a big matter related to the survival of Turriy! No one can complete this task except you! Hope you can go A trip to Amendola Lara, asking Daphes to send troops for assistance!"

Burcos snorted, and nodded in agreement at the request of the citizens.

"Amendolara is a small city, and there shouldn't be too many reinforcements. The key lies in our own." Ansitanos continued: "I suggest mobilizing free people to participate in the war and promise to grant them citizenship. Of course we There has been a promise before, but it has not been fulfilled. This time in order to win their trust, as long as they agree to participate in the war, they will be granted citizenship immediately!"

Ancitanos’s proposal was more uncomfortable than one, and let’s not say that it was him. The citizens who participated in the meeting, based on personal interests, almost did not agree. In the end, Ansitanos got the answer: " Reconsideration……"

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Just as Turiri held a civic conference, Crotone’s army arrived outside the city of Crimea after a half-day march.

Crimea, this town was originally the colonial city of Subaris. After the death of Subaris, he turned to the Crotone League.After the reconstruction of Turiri in Athens, the agreement with Crotone specifically mentioned that Castron and Crimea must remain neutral.

Now in front of Crotone's army, Crimisa opened the door without hesitation and voluntarily sent a thousand people to join Crotone's army.

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"Melanius of Crotone, forty-five years old, won the wrestling championship of the Olympia Games twice and the wrestling championship of the Isthmus Games when he was young. He has participated in many times with Lockley and Bruti Had two independent command battles and won victories... He fought bravely, often took the lead and charged, but he was not liked by soldiers, because after victory he always likes to attribute victory to himself... I heard that he looks good Tall and beautiful, and luxurious life, very pleased with Crotone women. For this, men were jealous of him, deliberately did not vote for him, so that he repeatedly lost the election of the general. His friends often advised him not to be too Pay attention to dressing, be low-key', but he said,'Apollo gave him a fit body and a smart brain. If no one is jealous, he can't bring out his excellence!'