Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Generally speaking, the most shocking buildings in Greek city-states are large buildings such as temples, arenas, theaters, etc., and many large buildings that have not been seen by Fibidas and his entourage at this moment have been considered by these careful and thoughtful The design and the clean and tidy cityscape are impressed.Fibidas has been to Athens. Although the famous Mediterranean city is prosperous, it is noisy and dirty; although Sparta is quiet, it has to be said that the whole city is like a village.Only in Turiyi, simplicity, generosity, elegance, tranquility, neatness and neatness blend together, and it has full charm.

Dorobius could not help but ask: "Who is the designer of this city?"

"Herculed, a disciple of Hippodamus!" Olivers looked at them in surprise, and then answered loudly.

"Oh, Hippodamus!" Dorobissis exclaimed. The name is no stranger to the Spartans, because the port of Piraeus was designed and built by him, and how much was created for Athens. Fortune, the Spartans were also painstaking in order to seize it.

Moving forward, they saw a huge white arch across the street. The Spartans had never seen such an designed arch in other city-states.

Dorobius asked curiously: "What is this arch for?"

Captain Oliver's expression became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This is the Arc de Triomphe! The generals and soldiers who returned from victory will line up through this gate to accept the tribute and cheers from the consul, the elders of the Senate and the people of the entire Union. There was a triumph, because Niutum was captured, the scene was really...oh, unfortunately our first brigade can only wait for the next time..."

Phoebe did not go to see Oliver's sad expression. He and several Spartan warriors behind him looked up at the huge triumphal arch. In addition to shock, his eyes were envious.As a warrior, isn't the greatest wish to be cheered by the people of his city-state after defeating the enemy!That will make them feel that the blood and sacrifices are sacred and meaningful!But in the Greek city-states where democracy is popular, it is almost impossible to do so.Democrats believe that this will make the generals prestige too high and lead to dictatorship; and despite the Spartan state, the elderly elders will never allow excessive publicity of victory, let these young and bloodthirsty Spartan warriors out of control , Laishande is the best example.But now, a colonial city-state in the remote western Mediterranean outside of Greece has actually done so, and it will continue to do so... Fibidas has a very complicated mood. He didn’t want to talk to the patrol captain before, but asked : "How often do you conduct military training?"

"Ask what this is!" Captain Oliver looked serious. He thought about it and said, "But it's nothing to tell you. Our alliance citizens are busy every seven days during the farming season. Now it's farming. It's about once every two or three days, training once. day!"

Such frequent military training has surpassed most Greek city-states. No wonder these soldiers seem to be well-trained. This is also a city-state that respects force!Fibidas foretells his purpose here, and it may be difficult to achieve it.

Cross the wide and flat Victory Square (after the triumph, this new square finally has its own name. Since the main function of this square is to gather troops before the expedition, the triumph is held after the war, so it is called "victory". As the name implies), Fibidas entered the grand Turriy Senate Chamber.

The Great Hall was built so large that it could accommodate thousands of people, so dozens of members of the Senate sitting in the front row looked very unremarkable.Seeing Fibidas coming in, all the veterans stood up and applauded, and saluted them respectfully, as a tribute to Sparta, which finally made Fibidas happy.

A young man headed said: "Welcome you, Spartan messenger from afar! What prompted you to come to our Dionysian Union?"

This must be the military genius that the young consul of the Dionysian Union, Kerry Thorps said, I am afraid that the Arc de Triomphe is also from his hand.

Fibidas looked at him sharply and aggressively.

Davies did not evade, and also looked back deeply, as if to see through his intentions.

In the eyes of Daphes: The Spartan was wearing a bright scarlet cloak, with long hair that is not usually seen in the Greeks, and his rough face had not only scars, but also arrogance of contempt for all.

Davers, who already has a deep understanding of this era, now feels that the image of the messenger in front of him is the normal form of Spartans facing outsiders, but Kerry Thorps is an exception.

The two faced each other, staring so coldly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Kunogolata coughed twice and was about to break this frozen atmosphere.

Fibidas spoke, and he said straightforwardly: "I came on behalf of Sparta and I asked the Dionysian Union!"

As soon as this remark came out, the elders were in an uproar.

"In order to protect the Greek city-state in Asia Minor and protect the interests of the entire Greece, we Sparta sent troops to cross the Sea of ​​Love, travel to Asia Minor, and fight the Persians. However, at a critical time, some soldiers of our troops But because of your temptation to escape from the battlefield in Asia Minor, the war against the Persians was frustrated, and even Governor Tiburon was banished from the Council of Elders! So, the Council of Elders sent me to blame you for this act of betrayal!"

Is it so serious?!The elders looked at each other, slightly nervous.

"I don't understand." Kunogolata asked questioningly: "You said we seduce your soldiers. The Dionysian Alliance is thousands of miles away from Asia Minor. We rarely go to and from you Sparta. , How is it possible to lure your soldiers away?!"

"That's right! As a newly established alliance, we not only have no contact with Sparta, we don't even know where Asia Minor is!" Plesinas exaggerated.

Unbeknownst to Pididas, he just looked at Davos and sneered: "The soldiers were mercenaries who participated in the Persian expedition! Fight with Persian and some of you for a year in Persia It’s more, and the relationship is deeper. Our officers in Asia Minor have seen with their own eyes that foreigners frequently enter these mercenary camps..."

Agacia saw Antonios and Capps quietly cast themselves inquiries, and he shook his head gently.

"Are you sure these Gentiles are citizens of our alliance?!" Antonios asked.

"I can be sure that the passenger ships on which these deserters are heading are heading for Greater Greece!" Fibidas said firmly: "Therefore, the Spartan Council of Elders made a decision,'The Dionysian Alliance must surrender to flee here Of all mercenaries, and—' He increased the volume: "As the Dionysian Union destroyed Sparta's punishment for the Persian war, your governor is required to lead five thousand soldiers to Asia Minor and join us in Sparta In the team of Da, participate in the battle against the Persians'"

"What?!!!" The veterans screamed in shock: "What is the point! Our Dionysian alliance has no diplomatic relationship with Sparta, why do you Spartans give us orders?!!! "

"You, as the Greeks, have destroyed the sacred warfare that the Spartans represent the Greeks against Persia! It is because we Spartans are the allied Greeks!" Piddas said proudly.

Daveus laughed.

Hearing the deep contempt in his laughter, the turbulent elders calmed down.

Mercis also asked in amusement: "Master Davis, what are you laughing at?"

"I laughed at the Spartans. It's shameless!" Daveus glanced at Fibidas contemptuously. "Isn't Sparta colluding with Persia, who has always been an enemy of the Greeks, to kill his own compatriots, before defeating Athens?" Is that right? Why is Sparta now fighting Persia, once an ally?"

"Why?" Mercis said quickly.

"I heard that Sparta had signed an agreement with Persia in order to allow the Persians to defeat Athens. They agreed to give up the protection of the city-state in Asia Minor and give it to the jurisdiction of Persia. After the victory of the war, Sparta repented, so The war between Sparta and Persia will only happen..." Daveus looked at some unnatural Fibidas and said unkindly: "This traitor who betrayed the interests of the Greek city-state and repeatedly violated his promise actually said On behalf of all Greece, I waged a sacred war with Persia! Can you say I can’t laugh?"

"Yes, it's ridiculous! It is a shame for the Greeks to have such a shameless city-state!" The elders, led by Anton Rios and Amintas, deliberately laughed loudly.

Piddas blushed and roared: "You dare to insult Sparta, are you afraid of the anger of the Spartans?!"

Laughter continued.

Amintas said excitedly: "Anger? Are you talking about war? That's great. I'm waiting for the next triumph!"

"Sir Daffers, the next battle should put the first brigade on, the soldiers are suffocating!" Even Capus, who has always been a little talker at the meeting, came to join in, apparently being a Spartan. 'S unreasonable overbearing was mad.

"Yes, the first brigade has always followed your old team of Lord Davis, and has not participated in the triumph. The soldiers have some opinions." Antonios also said.

Fibidas was dumbfounded, and his anger had been skillfully transformed into a challenge by these Dionysians.

"Is the Dionysian League ready to fight Sparta?!" he asked sharply.