Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Going back to the hotel, still excited Helipolis followed Ansitanos into the room and couldn't help but ask: "Teacher, the Syracuse spy Hermes is Dionysius. Has it been assigned by his opponents?"

"Why, are you confused?" Ansitano smiled.

"Originally, I was very convinced that Dionysius was the messenger behind, but they could hear Philistos's explanation..." Henripolis scratched his head.

"It can only be said that Philistos' acting was too good and deceived you. I am afraid that a person like Philistos has several clerks under his hands, of course the handwriting is different, not to mention his early It took precautions, and even the signature was written by someone else. Pollux had never been with him before, and it was normal to be held in the drum." Ansitanos smiled contemptuously: "In fact, their The performance is not perfect. If you look closely, you will find that the opposite minister called Herolis had a somewhat unnatural look when he defended in Philistos. Obviously they did not fully communicate..."

"Oh, that's what it is!" Henipolis recalled the scene at that time, suddenly realized, and then said angrily: "But why don't you debunk him on the spot?!"

"Why do you want to debunk?" Ancitanos smiled: "Philipstos and several other guests performed so laboriously, just to show their scruples about Dionysia and not dare to fall with us. This is Good thing. Let’s see if Dionysius wants to sign the covenant we proposed..."

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The next day, Ansitanos saw Dionysius himself.

In a wide, but not gorgeous, or even somewhat rudimentary palace, the tall and handsome Dionysius (this is one of the reasons why Syracuse resisted the hero of the Athenian army, Democrat, married his daughter to him. ) Interviewed Ansitanos.

As the ruthless host of Sicily, he expressed a warm welcome to the arrival of the Dionysian Mission, and also apologized for his failure to meet them in time, and said: "I have already I learned from Philistos that Dionia wanted to sign a covenant with us in Syracuse. This is a very good thing! To know that Syracuse has fought continuously, whether it is the treasury, food or The population has been greatly lost, and there is an urgent need to recuperate. Dionysia can lend a helping hand at this moment. I am very grateful! I will send Philistos as a representative to discuss the alliance with you in detail. Hope that Syracuse and Dior Niah can exchange friendship and set an example for other Greek city-states in the Western Mediterranean!"

The meeting time was very short, and soon Ansitanos left Ortigia with some doubt and joy.

Philistos, who had sent the Dionysian Envoy back, also asked Dionysius in confusion: "Sir, are you really planning an alliance with Dionyssia?"

"Felly." Dionysius kindly called the nickname of his minister, Shen Sheng said: "Last night at your party's banquet, as the Dionysian messenger, there is a good saying,'Carthage Despite being badly hit, they are powerful in Africa, and are now exploring the Iberian Peninsula. I heard that they have also sent a fleet to sail westwards to explore our unknown land through the pillar of Hercules... next time , Carthage will make a comeback, and its power will be stronger than this time. But Syracuse is limited to this small Sicily, and the territory will not increase much unless it expands outwards!"

Philistos has discussed this issue with Dionysius many times. He certainly knows where Dionysius’ expansion goal is, but he still worriedly reminded: "It’s just that Dionysia’s power is not It’s weak, and it basically unites other city-states and natives in southern Italy.”

"You are right." Dionysius nodded cautiously: "At the beginning, with your help, I took the position of the general general, and I already had the idea of ​​conquering Great Greece in my heart, so I would Married Doris (daughter of Noble Locke). But I never imagined that in just a few short years, Greater Greece had risen a Dionysian Union!"

Dionysius was annoyed on his face. He gritted his teeth and said, "Maybe that Davis really got Hades's favor, but what about that! The Western Mediterranean is big, but it can only tolerate the next Greek overlord !"

"It's just that we have just ended the war with Carthage, and we need to rest... Is it for a while?" Philistos whispered.

"It can't be slowed down anymore!" Dionysius shook his head: "The Dionysian Union is indeed developing rapidly, and it increases by one point every year. I have studied Dionysia carefully, and I have to say that the name is Dave. The young people of Sri Lanka have a very good way to deal with the indigenous people, and we still learn some of the ways to deal with the Sikels. At their current rate of rise, the Samonians north of Dionysia may not be able to block their expansion. Their power will continue to spread north until they own the whole of Italy. What should we do in Syracuse? Become their subsidiary?!" Dionysius' eyes were cold, his fists clenched, and he waved heavily. Resolutely and toughly said: "We must concentrate on destroying them while they are not strong enough and unstable internally!"

"Is there any talk about the alliance with Dionia?" Philistos asked again.

"Talk, why not! The friendly treaties that do not violate each other can be signed, just to let them relax their vigilance. As for the alliance-hum, Syracuse has never signed the habit of equal covenants with other Greek city-states!" Dior Nixus said coldly.

He obviously forgot Sparta.Philistos was certainly not stupid enough to correct his mistakes. He nodded and said, "I understand."

"And... Negotiations with Carthage are going to speed up... Uh..." Dionysius paced back and forth, pondering over and over again, and finally he made up his mind: "We can put Serinus and Pano The land west of Somus (to the west of Solus) was returned to them, but they had to pay a lot of war compensation to open the grain market to us and provide an affordable wheat trade, while also signing a longer-term peace The treaty...this is the price they paid to break the agreement and provoke the war again (in fact, this is the war provoked by Dionysius). This is roughly what it means. If you take someone to talk, talk as soon as possible!"

Philistos nodded his understanding.

"Okay, that's all." Dionysius motioned to Philistos to execute the instructions immediately.

Philistos hesitated and said, "Uh...adult...about Hermes, the Dionysian Mission said that he can be returned to us, you see..."

"What do we want him to come back to do! What should I do when I come back?" Dionysius said with a sullen face, and said: "Looking at his timid performance at the Turriy Public Trial Conference makes me sick. !Tell them that Syracuse respects Dionysia’s laws, and since this person committed a crime in Turiri, we support him being punished by Dionysia’s laws!"

Philistos sighed and walked out of the main hall. He remembered Ancitanos who had a lot of common interests because of a common hobby last night. A sense of guilt was raised in his heart, and he looked up at the distant sea in his heart. Sorry: Ancitas, sorry!I’m here for Syracuse...

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As Ansitanos negotiated with Philistos, in Turriy, Daphes received Seclian in his home study.

"Admiral!" Sectrian met a solemn salute as soon as he met.

"Segrian, our hero! I have told you many times, this is not a training ground, and it is not so formal." Daveus looked at the young naval commander, and his years of hard work made him public. A little more steady on his face, nodded secretly, and gestured with a smile: "Sit down! Sit down and talk about things!"

Seckrian sat face to face with Daveus.

"This time N'anilus was sentenced. Does it have any effect on the Navy's sailors?" Daveus asked directly, instead of greeting him.

"Basically no effect." Seckrian immediately replied: "The soldiers knew the crime of Enanilus through the public trial. In addition, Enanilus rarely participated in training or led the soldiers in person. So everyone is training as usual, and there is nothing unusual. But we have a worry. Can the three-layer paddle warship to be built this year be launched on time?"

"There is no need to worry about this. Nianilus’ violation of the law does not involve his family and shipyard. The Senate has already sent people to appease them, and they have also made a guarantee. The Senate’s plan for the navy is five ships and three floors per year. The launching volume of the pulp warship is not only unchanged, but will only increase in the future, and will not decrease!"

"That's great!" Seckrian suggested excitedly: "This decision made by the Senate is correct! Although we now have 30 three-tier paddle warships, we need to protect two good things. On the coast, warships must be at least doubled to be safe."

Daveus nodded, stroking his jaw with his hand, and began to think about something.

Seckrian thought that the request he had just made embarrassed the consul who appreciated him, and he felt a little nervous.

At this moment, Daphes said, "If you count the warships of the Dionysian city-states of Metapontum, Heraclea and Lijim, there are also South Italians such as Crotone and Silitine. Confederate warships, what do you think of our naval strength?"