Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

In fact, there are still some cultural origins between Dionia and Lockley.When the city of Turiyi was established, Protegora, the wise man of Athens, enacted laws for it. He did not adopt the laws of Athens casually. Instead, Turiyi was a city-state with many immigrants and complex sources. Lawmaker Zaleucus made the law of Turri based on the law enacted by Lockey.The Dionysian Union was built on the ruins of the original city of Turriy, and it has learned the essence of the original Turiyic law.

Zaleukus is known for his severe penalties. He once made a provision: "Anyone who wants to change any of the existing laws must wrap his neck with a rope. Once his proposal is not passed, then He will be strangled." Zaleukus enforced his law impartially throughout his life.When his son broke the law, his eyes were dug up according to the law, and he did not hesitate to execute.But out of father-son friendship, he digs out one of his eyes instead of his son.

Such figures set an example, and such laws govern the Loki people. Therefore, unlike the enthusiasm and escape of ordinary Greek city-state citizens, the Loki people are known for following the rules in Greater Greece (of course, there was an additional Dionysia People), but also make them more obedient to orders, so they can fight against Crotone stronger than it.

Perhaps it is precisely because of the harshness of the law that unlike the other city-states, the guardian deity of Lockley mostly chose powerful gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Athena, etc., but chose two gentlemen. The goddess of love-Aphrodite, the god of love and beauty, and Queen of the Underworld, the goddess of fertility, Parsephone, and also built a magnificent temple for the two goddesses.Therefore, when Dionia held the Hades celebrations on September 9 each year, a small number of Lockley people would also rush to attend, not only because of the unique rituals and lively scenes of Turriina, but also because While the Dionysian sacrificed Hades, he would also celebrate his queen Parsephone.

At the same time, it is precisely because the patron saint of the city-states are the two goddesses, and the women's social status of Lockley is higher than that of other city-states. They are allowed to wear a veil to appear in public and have some inheritance rights.This is similar to Dionia.

However, the two Greek forces with similar cultures and similar customs have regrettably become enemies.

Before Flock Leone arrived in Lockley, the Lockley Council knew about the assassination of Dionysia's consul.Although Turiyi blocked the city shortly after the incident at that time, Dionysia as the southern Italian overlord, not only Lockley, including other city-states in the Southern Italian alliance, but also Tarantum sent or More or less eyes and ears are stationed or hidden in the city and port of Turi, keep abreast of the movement of Dionysia, so that the city-state can make corresponding countermeasures in time.Therefore, as soon as such a big disturbance occurs, it will naturally be observed by intentional people. After quickly ascertaining the situation, they will either take a boat or ride a horse and rush to their own city-state.

Frog Leone departed the next day and instead fell behind. His boat entered the port of Lockley, and the public officials of the port quickly passed the news to the council in the city. The messenger was surprised why he appeared here at this time.

The generals of Lockley and a few of the MPs knew a little bit about the real inside story of the assassination. For example, General Demodokas, the brother of Doris, Lockey’s wife of Dionysius, thought wishfully Dioni Ya was probably going to protest to Syracuse again, but did not expect Dionysia's messenger to appear here.

Despite his surprise, out of etiquette and respect for Dionysia, the southern Italian overlord, Frog Leon was invited to the Chamber.

Like other democratic city-states, Lockley is the highest authority. In addition to discussing and deciding important city-state events, the usual political affairs are handed over to the general executive committee and council.

The parliamentary meeting is simply a narrowed civic congress, which divides all citizens participating in the civic congress into a number of groups, generally ten groups, and participates in city-state affairs in turn through the parliamentary meeting. Therefore, there are eight generals and With hundreds of members of the council, this is already a big position, but it is several times larger than the number of the Dionysian Senate.

Frog Leone made a little preparation, and at the invitation of the chairman of the council, he walked towards the center of the venue.

"Members of Lockley, I, Flock Leone, came here as a messenger of the Dionysian Union, on behalf of all Dionysian citizens to ask Lockley for sins!" Flock Leone's straightforward explanation was intended .

As soon as his voice fell, he caused consternation and commotion among the lawmakers around him.He did not stop telling, but increased the volume: "I think you should all know the great governor of Dionysia, the commander of the heartfelt love of the citizens-the terrible incident of the assassination of Daveus, it inspired all The anger of the citizens of Dionysia! Now, an assassin was arrested on the spot. After interrogation, he revealed the truth and admitted that he was hired and helped by a Lockley businessman named Auroras to successfully sneak into the map. Iraq, to ​​the Archon Daveus—"

"This is slandering! This is stolen and framed!" Chief Demodkas of Lockley immediately interrupted Flock Leone's words and retorted loudly: "Lockley will not provoke you Dionysia for no reason! Lockley People are not so stupid!..."

"But the facts are the facts! After a detailed investigation, Turriy has everything in evidence! The Senate of Dionysia has repeatedly confirmed that the messenger behind this assassination is you, Roquery!" The crowd under the court shouted angrily.

The meeting suddenly exploded: "Is the Dionysian House all fools! This has nothing to do with us in Lockley, why don't you ask Syracuse!"

"This is obviously a trick commonly used by the adult. He has assassinated political opponents against him in other city-states in Sicily many times!"

"What evidence is conclusive, this must be all forgery! Dionia just dare to blame Lockley, because you do not have the courage to provoke Syracuse, even if the businessman named Au... Auroras is Lockley, He may also be bought by other city-states, have you Dionysia interrogated him? It is so easy to conclude that we were instructed by Lockley!"

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Fraucion ignored their arguments and abuses and continued: "For this reason, the Senate of Dionysia and all citizens are extremely angry at Locke’s despicable behavior and ask you to accept punishment. First, confess you to Hades The error must be sent to Turiyi to make an open apology to the Senate; secondly, to compensate the Dionysian people who were injured and died in this incident; and finally—"

Faquelion faced an infuriated meeting place, without fear, and his voice was firm and loud: "Severe the alliance with Syracuse! If so, Dionia will forgive Locle’s previous actions, and Accept your entry—"

Before Flock Leone finished his speech, he was overwhelmed by angry roars: "Lokery did nothing wrong, why should he accept your unreasonable demands of Dionysia!"

"This is shame! Shame on Lockley!!"

"This is Dionysia's conspiracy! They want to break Locle and Syracuse's alliance!"

...

The members of the council not only scolded, but even a few rushed toward the center of the venue despite the dissuasion of others.

At the forefront was Diopantos, one of the generals. The grumpy general rushed up and punched Flock Leone directly, when he was about to knock him down.

Just as he was kicking another kick, another general, Metropolis, hugged him and shouted anxiously: "Don’t violate the sacred tradition of'city-state messengers are not violated', don't violate Lockley's laws !"

Hearing the word "law", the Rockleys who had just rushed up to surround Flock Leone were all frozen.

Meteorphoenix took the opportunity to shout: "Master Demodokas, you will not persuade them, they will be severely punished for violating the law!"

Originally watching the lively Demodokas being named by Metropolis, as the chief general, he had to stand up and first argued: "Humiliating Lockley is the enemy of Lockley, everyone maintains the honor of the city-state , How can it be considered illegal?"

"Sir, that's right!" Someone immediately echoed.

"Okay, everyone, please step back. The meeting place is a sacred place. Our Lockley is a civilized city-state, but it is not Turri, and it can't do anything to humiliate the messenger..." Demodokas said side by side. Stepped forward, and the members of the council returned to their seats obediently.

Demodokas served as the chief general of Lockley for nine consecutive years, mainly because of his in-laws Dionysius.The original alliance between Lokri and Syracuse was to use Syracuse's power to defeat the dead enemy Crotone for many years, but I did not expect Crotone to be weakened, but a more powerful Dioni was drilled out. After the establishment of the Asian League, especially after the formation of the South Italian League, Lockley became more solitary in Greater Greece, so it relied more on Syracuse, thus making the Demodokas family more prominent, plus On the other hand, Dionysius deliberately supported his brother-in-law, Demodokas' influence in Lockley was already different than before.

Diopantos snorted reluctantly and retreated.

Frog Leon stood up swayingly, still refused to admit his defeat: "The old city of Turui was humiliated by the messenger, so it was finally burnt..."

"Dionysians, it depends on the place if you want to be brave. This is not what is called the city-states in the Confederation of Southern Italy that please you Dionysian. This is Lockley!" Demodokas sneered with pride. Said loudly: "Lokery neither has nor bothered to make such an assassination of your consul, so we reject any unreasonable request from Dionia, please go back!"

Refuse!Although this answer was an expected thing, Frog Leone still rejoiced in his heart. He hurriedly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his fingers, stretched his hand in front of Demodokas, twisted it, and then unfolded it. A touch of blood red on the palm.His expression was solemn, and he said one word after another: "That means war!"