Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

During the Peloponnesian War, Athens sent a large army to Sicily and was eventually defeated by the joint forces of Syracuse and Sparta, capturing more than 6,000 people. At that time, Sparta faced passive beating at sea and unable to break through Athens on land The embarrassing situation of the long wall, they did not have the enslaved 6000 captives to attack the city of Athens. If Daves did this, even if he set a precedent, I am afraid that the words "insidious and brutal" will become his label, which will not only make the These city-states in Greece are secretly vigilant, and even the Dionysian people who originally respected him will gradually alienate him, which will undoubtedly be a major blow to Davis' prestige.Therefore, with great goals, he certainly would not make such a mistake of throwing watermelon and picking sesame seeds.Anyway, the winning ticket is already in hand, and he doesn't mind the late capture of Crimea.So, as soon as the battle was over, he ordered a reserve brigade and more than 5,000 freemen to escort these captives back to Turui, leaving only two legions and two reserve brigades to settle in Castellon.

Compared with last night, the people of Castellon who were pleased to win were very happy to vacate the room and prepared a sumptuous dinner to invite the Dionysian soldiers to stay.Compared with the legionnaires who entered the city of Castellon, they were equally tired and hungry, and had to escort the captives. Then the soldiers and freemen who walked back to Turui for another hour or two would have to suffer much more.However, for the first time in the battle, and in such a large-scale battle, they will be able to win. As participants, they are all proud and glorious. Not only do they walk with their heads up, but they are also powerful. In the city, find an acquaintance to brag about their heroic deeds.

The captive Crotonians are in the most miserable condition. In order to fear that they will escape, their armor and clothing are stripped, their bodies are naked in the night, and the sea breeze blows. They have already exhausted their body heat as if they were posing. , Trembling.Once walking slowly, the barrel of the escort escorting the soldier lashed like a whip, and the pain was unbearable.

Colebus was also one of the captives. Although he became a captive again, he also lamented his fate, but compared with the comrades around him who were either killed or drowned, he was still glad that he could survive, so he comforted those crying compatriots. Say: "Although the Dionysians are abominable, they keep their promises. As long as we do what they ask, we can definitely return to Crotone!"

Even at night, the whole city of Turiyi still came out to meet the triumphant triumphant team. After a day of uneasy waiting, they saw the returned soldiers and many more Crotone captives than last time. Understand: The victory of the Dionysian army is an undoubted fact!

Unlike Castron, the Turiris are more chanting the name "Daveus" to celebrate this hard-won victory, because they all know that the governor is in the senate Only by standing alone, this battle was triggered in advance, and finally won!

The veterans were also relieved, especially Philius, as the military chief appointed by Daveus to stay behind Turri, but he did not have a soldier and a soldier, and he was always worried: Crotone’s fleet Will see through the disguise and land at the port.Now, the return of the three reserve brigades and freemen has finally given him confidence.Moreover, Crotone had this fiasco, I am afraid that self-preservation is not enough, where dare to land in the Dionysian territory.

Kunogolata and some Turui veterans inquired the soldiers of the entire battle. As Turiri, the Dionysian Alliance defeated Crotone, giving them a thrill of revenge.

This night, whether they were prepared citizens or free citizens, they were regarded as heroes by the Dionysian people. They enjoyed the warm cheers and rich treats. While they were proud, they also became firm Dionysians. The confidence of Asian citizens.

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Crimea’s chief general Anta Oris was asleep at home and was awakened urgently. He couldn’t believe his ears when he heard the news of the defeat of the Crotonian army: Yesterday, In the port, he saw Crotone’s huge fleet of ships and an army of nearly 40,000 people (he included the delivery of heavy freemen and slaves)-that is such a huge number that Great Greece has never seen Army!It should have swept through the Dionysian Union. Why did Crotone lose after a day?!How could Dionia have more soldiers than Crotone?!!Could it be that Tarantum joined the war?!!!..."

With countless doubts in his heart, Anta Oris hurriedly put on his clothes and hurried to the north gate, where Euripps, Pulades and others were already waiting.

Under the light of the fire, I saw Crotonians like dogs of the bereavement, running one after another from the north. Their footsteps were vain, trance, and their faces were full of panic and fatigue. The helmet was gone, and the breastplate was also thrown away. , Shield Spear did not know where it was thrown, stumbled into the city gate, and lay down on the ground, crying weakly in his mouth: "Are there any food? Are there any food?..."

Seeing the tragic phenomenon of Crotone, Antaoris were immediately worried.

Finally, they waited for Milon to return, although he was also embarrassed, but his mental state was not bad.

"General Milon, what should I do next?" Antooris asked anxiously, which was exactly what the Crimea people were most concerned about at the moment.

Milon didn't answer immediately, but asked, "Are there any food? I'm starving!"

When Antaoris watched Milon and the soldiers who had fled, chewing dry bread, there was more or less contempt in their hearts.

Milon was not in a mood to observe what the Crimea people were thinking about. He thought about how to appease the Crimea people while eating.After traversing the swamp, without the chase of the enemy, he gradually recovered his calm. On the way back, he regretted that he had made a series of mistakes before the battle because he underestimated the enemy and caused the battle to fail. Thinking about how to deal with the offense of the winning Dionysians...Crimisa is undoubtedly the most important part to save the defeat!

He wiped the bread crumbs from his mouth with his hands, and stood up and put the expressions of the people around him into his eyes: "Everyone... I'm sorry, we were in the ambush of the Dionysians, in the battle with them... suffered Failed, although I don’t know how many people were lost... but definitely not less..."

Countless soldiers struggling in the water appeared in Milon's mind. His painful secretly clenched his fists, allowing his nails to prick his palms with blood: "And the casualties of the Dionysian soldiers are much less than our..."

what?!!Everyone was taken aback: Tens of thousands of troops went on the expedition, and actually caused only minor losses to the Dionysian army. Instead, they suffered heavy losses. It is unbelievable!How did you fight this battle?!!

"Don't the Dionysians send a lot of soldiers, more than ours? Or did Tarantum also join the battle?" Antaoris asked urgently.

Milon smiled bitterly, he didn't want to tell the truth, but even if he didn't say, when the Dionysians arrived, the Crimea people would soon find out that by then they would be more dissatisfied with Crotone than they were. Be frank and let Crimisa prepare early so that both parties can help together.Therefore, he said truthfully: "Dionysia should have dispatched the same number as us, Tarantum did not participate in the war..."

"Are you Crotons all made of flour?! It's always so easy to be defeated by the Dionysians!" Puladas roared angrily.

He shouted the voice of the high-level Crimea: the last failure made it difficult for Crimea, and the Crimea messenger finally made a promise: he will no longer be an enemy with Crimea before saving. Back to those captives!This time, Crimea destroyed his promise and assisted Crotone in attacking Dionysia, who had let Crimea go. If he fails again, what should Crimea do?

Milon opened his eyes wide and glared over.He was a champion of the Olympia Games many times when he was young, and later served as the chief general of Crotone for a long time. The kind of power he possessed made Pleiades a little shocked. He avoided Milon's sharp eyes. , Courageously said: "If it were not for you Crotone to start a war against Dionia, say "it will certainly give Diona a painful lesson!" We Crimea out of the allies Trust (The last agreement between Crotone and Dionynia stated that Crimea existed as a neutral city-state. But Crimea was deeply influenced by Crotone and considered himself Crotone’s. Allied) before declaring war on Dionia. Now that you have lost, you have lost so badly! Let's do Crimea?!"

"That's right, if it's not your coercion, how dare we provoke Dionia!" Someone in the crowd echoed loudly.

What is forced!Didn't you Crimeans want to follow Crotone and get some benefits from Dionia?Milon sneered in his heart, but he couldn't say it, otherwise it would only intensify the contradiction.

"So what do you want? Do you want to have peace talks with Dionia?" Milon looked around the crowd and solemnly said: "Now Dionysia has the advantage, they only want more. Davis will Won’t they kill the people of Crimea and avenge his mercenary comrades after capturing the city of Crimea? Will they turn Crimea into a sub-state controlled by them like Niutum? ?"

After Milon finished his speech, the Crimea people, including Attalos, all looked ugly.

"All we can do now is stick to the Crimea City! Dionysia has no fleet, the sea is under our control, and the fleet can be used to bring food and more soldiers at any time. Die us!" Milon said emotionally.