Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Kunogolata's dignified expression relaxed a lot, he thought, saying: "We may not be able to solve the war with Crotone within three or two days, so how to solve the military supplies of tens of thousands of soldiers should be our focus Issues to consider."

Mariji immediately replied: "I will rush to the market now, suspend all wheat trading, and immediately buy all flour and other foods on the market to prevent the merchants from getting malicious speculation after the news of the war, which will cause food prices to rise. I also recommend going to Heraclea immediately to buy food as a reserve..."

Daveus nodded and agreed that although Melcis was crying, he still took Mariji to the treasury to collect the money.

At this time, Burkos stood up and said: "It is the season of wheat planting. Most citizens go to war, which will seriously affect the agricultural harvest of this year. I suggest suspending mining and organizing those thousands of city-state slaves to cultivate citizens. Our land, at the same time, give the Union’s free citizens some concessions, let them also take the initiative to assist, so that our fields will not lack labor."

"Bourx is very thoughtful of you." Daveus solemnly said: "Cornerus, Kunogolata, and-(Niutum is far away after all. In general, Se Star is sitting in the city, it is impossible to attend the meeting of the Senate every time." His eyes turned to the back of the venue: "Weissba, Hermon (Hemon sent Grummentum many times, successfully and Cincinnati Signed a peace agreement and repeatedly persuaded the small tribe of Lucaria to submit to the alliance. His influence among the Lucanias was stronger than that of Vespa. In the end, Bagul suggested to Daves that Daves proposed the veteran The veterans passed the vote, and he became the third Lukaria veteran). You and Burcos discussed together to formulate a feasible plan as soon as possible to ensure that our food planting and grazing will not cause problems because of the war. "

"Okay." Several people replied.

"Felius, you immediately issued a war mobilization order to all cities in the alliance! In addition, send someone to notify Laos and Castellon to provide reinforcements...oh...and...um... tell the card Stron strengthened the city’s defense and burned the pontoon on the Trionto River!"

Felius froze for a moment. He wanted to say that the Trionto River had no bridges and could walk, but out of trust and obedience to Daphes, he marched forward and said, "I will send someone to do it immediately. ."

"Plesinas." Daveus said apologetically: "We had to suspend the construction of the temple and bet all the revenue of the treasury into this war!"

"I understand, I agree!" Plycines answered.

Daveus nodded gratifyingly, looked around the elders in the venue, he clenched his fists, raised his right arm, and said aloud: "Masters, Crotone has destroyed the city on the plain of Subari three times! In us After defeating it, it must be very jealous of Dionysia! Why? Because it is afraid that Dionysia will revenge after becoming stronger, it will do everything possible to kill the growing Dionysia in In the cradle, so this war cannot be avoided if we want to avoid it! The war has come, we must unite and defeat the strong enemy Crotone again, holding the shame of the burning city, for the Union of Dionysia Open a wider world in the future!"

"Go to war! Go to war! We can defeat Crotone once, and then we can defeat it a second time!" Mercenary veterans such as Capps, Antonios, and Amintas shouted.

"Fight against the Crotonians!" Scombras, Proxirus, and other Amendolara veterans responded positively.

"Turii can never be destroyed again! We must do our best to fight Crotone!" Some Turiyi veterans, such as Burkes and Ansitano, also expressed their indignation in support.

"We Lucanians are also citizens of the Union and will do our best to defend the Dionysian Union!" The two Lucanian veterans, Wesbah and Hermon, of course support Davis' decision.

In the excitement of "declaring war", the two chief executives of Kunogolata and Cornelius, who were still hesitant, also decisively stated that they will lead the officials and people in the cities under their jurisdiction to do this war. Everything is ready.

"Boom!!!" While Mariji led his hand to the market to grab food, the big bell originally cast for the Temple of Hades was temporarily placed in front of the Great Collegiate Hall because the temple was not built. Once beaten.Immediately the cavalry came out and ran to Amendolara, to Niutum, to Laos, to Castellon!

The people heard the bells ringing throughout the city, and most of them were still at a loss.

At this time, the patrol members ran through the streets of the city and shouted: "Citizens, please pay attention! Citizens, please pay attention! War broke out! War broke out! Citizens who have participated in military training should arrive immediately Meet in the square! Meet in the square immediately!"

In the vast Subari Plain, the cavalry sent out shouted the same words in every new village.

The war came suddenly, and people's doubts and panic were taken for granted, but after half a year of rigorous military training, citizens and preparatory citizens learned discipline and obedience. They laid down their chores, stopped working, and prayed to the gods worshipped at home. Embrace goodbye with your family, bring all your weapons and rations, and gather from all directions to Turri Victory Square...

Such an obvious move in the city of Turui certainly fell into the eyes of Tratus. He wrote in a secret letter: Turiri issued a war mobilization order, they rushed to buy food in the market, and there was riot in the port, but they were controlled by them , The situation in other cities is not yet known.

Tratus sent a secret letter, and on the way back from the port, he saw a group of free people rushing to their humble shacks with sad faces. A apology rose in his heart: after spending more than half a year here, he gradually fell in love with this In a vibrant city, he has been riding a Mercedes-Benz horse-drawn carriage, has had a long-lived beef and mutton meat, has watched a wonderful and fierce football game... he admits that Turri’s life is more interesting than in Crotone , And more humane, if he is not Crotone, he is willing to live here for a few years, and then strive to become a citizen of Dionysia, it is a pity...

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The passenger boat that Lucias took out of the Korati River did not return directly to Crotone along the coastline. He went to Castellon first.

At this time, Castellon did not know that Dionya and Crotone had a war, and out of courtesy, they received Lucias.

When Lucias told them the news of "Crotone and the Alliance of Dionynia", Castron's generals and senior members of the council were stunned.

Lucias threatened them and said, "The 40,000 troops assembled in Crotone are about to be killed. This is an unprecedented army in Greater Greece! Castellon can only leave the Dionysian League and join Crotone. Can be preserved, otherwise it can only be destroyed!"

After a fierce debate at the Castellon Council, although they were indeed afraid of Crotone’s offense, since joining the Dionysian League, they have brought them too many benefits: convenient transportation, convenient trade, people and The treasury's income has filled a lot, and the status of the city-state has also been improved.So far, Dionysia has never discriminated against Castellon. In fact, according to the Covenant, he has never asked for a cent of tribute from it, nor asked them to do anything against their will. On the contrary, They are invited to participate in any important celebrations... The Castron people have a growing interest in Dionia, and they seem to have found a feeling of happy and stable life under the protection of Sybaris one hundred years ago.

In the end, Castell reluctantly refused Lucias’ request, and Chief General Amiclis said euphemistically: "According to the Dionyan League, we have no right to sign any treaties and agreements with other city-states. Sorry!……"

Lucias left the port helplessly.

At this time, Dionysia’s cavalry had arrived and told the Castell Council: the alliance was gathering troops, and soon as many as 20,000 troops would arrive here to help defend Castellon.

Amiclis and others were completely relieved. They began to strengthen the city walls, raise food, burn the pontoons, and close the port in accordance with Dionia’s instructions...

Lucias saw the billowing smoke on the Trionto River on the boat, which made him understand Castron's determination, and was also surprised that Dionia's influence was stronger, and he was more firm in his approval of Crotone Beat the determination of Dionia.

The passenger ship he was travelling on quickly went south, passing Crimea, and the Crotone fleet, who had been waiting there, received the news of "war broke out" from the mouth of Lucias, and immediately stretched out his sails to Dionia The league went...

And at this moment, under the reminder of Kunoglata, Dafs sent Placinas to Tarantum, requesting the allies with forty three-tier paddle warships to grant Dionysia the sea Aid to stop the Crotone fleet from blocking the port of Turiri.

However, under the strong opposition of Diomeras, the Senate of Tarantum told Plessinas apologetically after intense discussion: Dionysia’s request came too late, because after the New Year The Mesapi people came to the Tarantum territory to invade again, and Diomeras led them to repel them.The Senate believes that Mesapi must be given a heavy lesson to get rid of their arrogance, so Diomeras will once again be ordered to lead the army to attack Mesapi’s stronghold south-Manduria, Tarantum 'S warship has also rushed to the Adriatic Sea, harassing Mesapi’s hinterland, and interfering with his reinforcements to Manduria, so he can’t help Dionia, but Tarantum can help Dioni Asia provides affordable food aid, just go to Heraclea to buy.

Note: Because of the reader’s doubts, here is a description of the population situation in Greater Greece: According to several data, the number of soldiers who attacked Lucania at the time in Turriy was 10,000-15,000, and Turrii dared to let this happen The large number of soldiers is far away from the city, indicating that there are still many civilian soldiers in the city, so the author of a data guesses that Turi's population was at least 200,000 or more (the total number, not just citizens).Other information shows that Tarantum had a population of about 300,000 during the most prosperous period, which is the largest city in Greece that is not weaker than Athens, and that Tarantum was in the last period when he served as the governor of Aceta. The brilliance of the novel is about ten years after the time the novel was written, so the population of Tarantum is probably not less than 250,000 at this time, so Croto, which is comparable to it, has a huge geographical area and population I am afraid that it will not be less than this number. The city states of Lockley and Lijim are smaller and the number of people must be less than the above city states, but they are the influential big states of Greater Greece, and the population may not be less than 100,000.The total population of these major Greek city-states is more than one million. If you count the other large Greek city-states such as Trina in the Overfamian Plain and Metapontum, which is famous for agriculture, the population of Great Greece is probably in More than 1.5 million people.

Counting part of the population of Lucania, it is normal for Dionia to send 40,000 to 50,000 troops.Don’t forget that Dionysia is no newer than the other city-states that have been established for a long time. It is an emerging alliance. In terms of population composition, the free people from all over the country are naturally fewer elderly and more young.My estimate is that the population of Dionysia is about 250,000, of course, this is only rough, because free people have been influx.