Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Daphes gently stroked Cristoya's smooth, yet swollen abdomen, and said, "Until our child was born smoothly, did you hear it!"

Despite Davies' overbearing tone, Christoya enjoyed his harsh attitude. Her head was resting on Davis's chest, and she replied softly, "I see..."

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Daveus gently removed the sleeping Kristoa, carefully got out of bed, crept into the partial room, and then fumbled to light the oil lamp in front of the niche next to the window. The flashing light illuminated a twister Bronze statue of Hera smiling.

Davos knelt down and prayed for the first time with tears of excitement in his eyes, but it wasn’t Hera’s carol that said: “Dear Mom and Dad, do you know? The son has his own child in this world, I hope you can help him to come to this world smoothly, grow healthily, continue my blood and inherit my career..."

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In the palace on the island of Ortijia, Dionysius was negotiating important matters with Philistos and Leptinis.At this time, his intelligence director Hipparinus approached him and handed him an intelligence.

After watching Dionysius at a glance, he couldn't believe it: "Is this true?"

"When did the news I confirmed go wrong!" Cyparinus said coldly.

Dionysius did not care about Siparinus's attitude. After all, Siparinus was his father-in-law, and he was one of his colleagues who firmly supported himself in the process of obtaining the power of Syracuse.Dionysius exclaimed loudly: "It's unbelievable that the young mercenary leader actually won again! And this time he defeated Crotone who was a headache for the Lockley!"

"He's just a sneak attack." Leptinis apparently didn't appreciate Davis's winning method after reading the information sent by his brother.

"My brother, you must understand that whether it is a sneak attack or a frontal battle, as long as you can win, it should be commended! And he can win twice in a row and win less, it seems that this person is indeed a powerful general!" Dionysius Si seriously said, he suddenly sighed: "Daveus...Daveus...what a pity...what a pity..."

"Adult, do you still want to recruit him?" Philistos asked.

Dionysius shook his head: "He was clearly not satisfied with being a mercenary leader. He had successfully become the lifelong consul of Amendolara. After defeating Crotone, I am afraid he is thinking about how Put Turiri under the rule... This young man is not easy. I underestimated him before. It seems that I will pay more attention to him in the future!" he said seriously.

"Got it." Cyparinus replied.

Dionysius sighed secretly when he saw Leputinis' disapproval: his brother was loyal and diligent, but he had a bad mind, but because of this, he gave him the heavy responsibility Instead of handing over to those with eccentric feelings.The lesson of the blood of father-in-law Hermocrates must be kept in mind!(Hemocrates was the former father-in-law of Dionysius, the leader of Syracuse, the hero who defeated the invasion of Athens, and the Syracuse Democrats feared his dictatorship and incited the public to expel him, he also led Sicily The people resisted Carthage’s attack, and finally the Syracuse Democrats were extremely frightened because his light was too shining, and deceived him back to Syracuse, killing him)

"By the way, what's wrong with Herolis now?" Dionysius remembered the man who was idle.

"For the past few months, he has been quiet." Shiparinus said.

So Dionysius said to Philistos: "Heroris has rested long enough. Philly, you can call him back to help you prepare for this war."

"Yes!" Philistos said with a look of joy.

Dionysius looked at Philistos and then at Siparinus, remembering Herolis as far away as Egypt: it was these people who firmly supported themselves when they were the most difficult. Got yourself today!Herolis should still be loyal to himself. This time it was just a small warning to him, so that he should not talk at random in the future.

After instructing Philistos to do this, Dionysius was a lot easier, and he turned his attention to the most important thing he cared about: "The people of Leotini emigrated to Syracuse How is it going?"

"It has been settled, they are busy adapting to the new environment, and their performance is still stable." Philistos replied.

"That's good." Dionysius turned to look at Leptinius: "How has the craftsman made progress?"

"It has been successful!" Leptinis was waiting for his brother to ask about it, and he said excitedly: "It's too powerful! It is a weapon of God of War! It can shoot ten pounds of stone out of a hundred meters. Far away, the general city wall was smashed with a dozen stones, and it will definitely collapse!"

"Very good! You reward me the craftsmen for me and let them make more of this kind of things, but pay attention to confidentiality. If anyone leaks out, I will kill his family!" Dionysius said viciously: " Next year I will surprise the Carthaginians!"

"Why don't you attack now?" Leptignes said puzzledly: "We have conquered the Greek city-state in eastern Sicily outside Messina, and we have a huge army and a powerful siege weapon. The cities of Carthage in western Sicily simply cannot resist our attack."

"To deal with Carthage, we must be cautious, because they can transport thousands of soldiers from Africa at any time, and we have to be very sure to start the war!" Dionysius said undoubtedly.

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During this period of time, Kunogolata has been busy rebuilding Turiri, staying in the camp every night, and rarely taking a free time to return to Amendolara.

Just after dinner, the eldest son Sostatus rushed back after hearing the news, he shouted with a smile on his face: "Father, you can come back!"

"Well." Kunogolata snorted: "I heard that you have been hanging out outside this time, not going to participate in the reconstruction of Turui. Are you still a citizen of the Tua Alliance?!"

"It would be nice if I didn't applaud when Turui was destroyed. It would be impossible for me to work with the murderers who killed my younger brother and bullied my younger sister!" Sostatus was indignant. At the same time, he explained: "But I didn't hang out everywhere. I participated in four military trainings organized by Amendolara. Don't really say that their military training in Amendolara is quite complicated and very heavy. Every time I train down, I'm almost exhausted! No wonder, Amen... No, our civic soldiers are so capable. Also, the rugby game invented by the consul is quite interesting..."

Sostatus mentioned the dead brother and sister as if he lifted the scars in Kunogolata's heart, leaving him dull.

When Sostatus discovered it, he immediately removed the topic and pretended to say excitedly: "Except military training, other times I am under the help of commercial officer Mauriji. Father, you don't know, since we put'Turui After the news of the city reconstruction needs a lot of materials, a large number of merchant ships came from all directions, plus our market tax rate is low, the service is good, and the management is also strict. The businessmen of all city states are raving about it. Our port has been filled, and the market that was originally built is no longer enough, and it has to be expanded, but now it is all with you. I estimate that the next day, Master Mariji should find you dignitaries."

"Is this true?" Kunogolata has been staying in the city of Turri at this time, and has no time to go to the port to investigate. Unexpectedly, Mariji led people to the seaport and the city of Subaris two months ago. Ports and markets were roughly constructed in that area, and it was so prosperous in a short period of time.

"Of course it's true! I helped Master Mariji keep accounts, and I remember very clearly. Every day I spend about ten Talentes to buy the materials needed for urban renewal. At the same time, the tariffs collected and the profits of the items sold also reach After eight Talent, otherwise you think you built the city, except for wood and stone, where did the other materials come from!" Sostatus talked,

"Daveus will use people! I didn't expect that Mariji, a Persian, was so capable in business!" Kunogolata sighed.

He glanced at his son and said lightly: "You say, what's the matter with me?" Kunogolata knew his son.

"Well... well... the warehouses and hotels under the hill of Amendolara were burned down by the Crotone, and now the Crotone captives are about to build them again. I heard Master Mariji say, He wants to bid out these newly built warehouses and hotels and rent them to the people of the Tua Alliance to run and earn money... Um... I want to participate, but the money is not enough. I want to find my father... you borrow some."

"How much do you want?"

"Um... five... five Tarrentes." Sostatus said with courage that it was almost half of Kunogolata's property.

"Are you going to rent them all?"

"Yes, father. Now Turri’s merchant ships are gathered, and our port has not yet been built, a large number of merchants and sailors can’t find local food and accommodation, goods have no place to store, and Amendolara has a ready-made warehouse And the hotel, and the road between the two cities is intensifying construction, I think that taking these warehouses and hotels will make our family make a lot of money!" Sostatus said confidently.

Kunogolata pondered for a while, then stared at his son, Shen Sheng said: "Boy, since I was expelled from Turri, I have reflected on my previous practices, and I feel that I have been too aggressive in doing things, often not Consider the feelings of others, so that when something happens, no one is willing to help us..."