Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Athens was liberated, and Seracibros and others who regained power restored the original democracy of Athens, but did not report the supporters of the oligarchic tyranny, but issued a political amnesty announcement and implemented it strictly. Trying to bridge the conflicts and jealousy between the civilians and the rich, the democrats and the nobles makes Athens today more united than during the Peloponnesian War.Externally, Serablos also adopted a prudent and gentle policy, forgetting the betrayal of allies in the former Delos alliance, and treating and interacting with each city-state on an equal basis, making these city-states gradually gather in Athens through trade and diplomacy. By the way, Athens was not as domineering as Pericles during the ruling period, but the national power was rapidly returning to its former glory.

This is where Isocratic admired Serablos, and despite his great contribution to the revival of Athens, the public deliberately refused to elect him as a general for a few years because of fear of his dictatorship, and he still has no complaints as always Suggestions for city-state suggestions.

"Isocrates, I believe that you had already known what Dionysia declared war on Lockley some time ago." Serabulus asked with concern: "You have been to Turiri, and in your judgment, you think Dai Will Onia have a war with Syracuse?"

"There must be a war!" Isolacrates said flatly with little hesitation.

"Oh?" Serablos was amazed by Isocrates' affirmation.

"I haven’t been to Syracuse, but judging by Dionisius’ brutal performance in Sicily, he has destroyed several Sicilian Greek city-states such as Kataney, Leotini, etc. Greedy, and also sent people to disrupt Dionysia’s political order. The assassination of the Dionysian ruler not long ago may be the mastermind behind him, showing that Greater Greece is the next target he wants to annex, so Dionysia wanted to scorn his only alliance in Greater Greece. How could he ignore it? He would definitely send reinforcements to fight Dionysia! And Dionysia—"

After considering his words, Isocrates said slowly: "I don't think it will be afraid of fighting with Syracuse. Although its strength is weaker than Syracuse, the citizens of this city-state alliance are like cats to the war. As eager as mice, they will actively participate in the war, and they also have the assistance of Crotone, Lijim and other South Italian alliances...Maybe they are preparing to give Syracuse a big blow in Greater Greece."

"Like a cat and a mouse... Haha, Isocrates. You used words that were too exaggerated. No one loves war." Serablos laughed, his expression on his face relaxed: "Listen to you , I will be relieved. Dionysia can fight with Siracusa, then our anti-Spartan allies will be under less pressure, I hope Dionysia can defeat Syracuse, completely Breaking Spartan's support will allow us to deal with Sparta more focused."

"Serasibros, my idea is exactly the opposite of yours. You'd better pray to Athena to let these two city-state forces lose both sides." Isocrates said solemnly.

"Why?" Serablos was surprised.

"I don't deny that I have a good impression of Dionysia." Isocrates said in his unique hoarse voice: "But this good impression, when you think about it, is shocking... Dionysian citizens love fighting, this is not a joke, because "Dionysian Law" stipulates, "Citizens have military merits to get better land." The Greeks can do crazy things for the land, believe you I can understand it. In fact, it is this law of Dionysia and another immigration bill (that is, the willingness to accept free citizens as citizens of Dionysia) (that is, the Davis immigration law) that has attracted thousands of Freemen and Gentiles flocked to Dionysia. In turn, these former freemen who became Dionysia citizens or what they called'preparatory citizens' drove Dionysia to expand outward sharply to gain More land. Although Dionysia did not unscrupulously embezzle the land of compatriots in Greece like Syracuse, its rapid expansion of the territory is also obvious. In addition to absorbing the Greek free people to become Dionyan citizens, they It even makes aliens citizens of their alliance..."

Serablos nodded: "I've seen Aristophanes' Dionysians."

"The Alliance of Dionysia not only made aliens citizens, but also made the leaders of these aliens the veterans of the Dionysian senate and the senior generals of the army! It is also because of this that the Broty Mountains and the Lucania region Successively became Dionysian territory, Dionysian's land area may have exceeded our Athens and Sparta combined.

And under the initiative of their ruling officer, Dionysia vigorously built roads and bridges, promoted the worship of Hades, and even built temples of aliens, built schools, built academies, absorbed scholars and doctors, and the entire Dionysia is a popular rugby game...If it is not disturbed, according to the development trend of Dionia, a powerful city-state alliance may appear on the Italian peninsula more than ten years later. It is not only in the territory In terms of population and population, it far surpasses the Greek city-states, and is not weaker than our Athens in terms of trade and culture, but it is very different from the traditional culture of Greece..."

After listening to the words of Isocrates, Serablos’s expression also became dignified, and he pondered for a moment, saying, "Isocrates, did you think too much? You have to understand any rapid expansion The forces cannot expand forever. They are either disintegrated by internal problems or frustrated by the obstruction of external forces. Long ago, Argos, Persia before the Hippo war, including us before the Spartan war It’s all the same. People who eat too much will break their stomachs, and the country will do the same."

"But Serablos, Dionysia may be an exception." Isocrate reminded him anxiously: "Because this alliance adopts a political system that is completely different from any country and city-state in the Mediterranean. "

"Oh? What kind of government is Dionysia?" Serablos asked interestedly.

"According to my observations there, Dionysia said that it is a city-state alliance. In fact, the city-states that belong to it are not city-states at all, but cities directly ruled by the Dionysian Senate. Dioni The Asian Senate has the highest power. It sends the elders to serve as the chief executives of various cities such as Turui, Cosenza, Grumentum, etc., responsible for the city’s internal management, and the city’s financial taxes must be paid to the Senate, the city’s The army is managed by an organization called the'Ministry of Military Affairs' under the Senate. These cities do not have independent administrative capabilities, and they fully obey the command of the Senate of Dionysia..."

"It's...it's a bit like Persia." Selablos said with a deep groan, and was interrupted by Isocrates: "Dionysia is not the same as Persia. As far as we know, the city owners of Persia There is considerable autonomy with the Governor, except for paying taxes and providing troops, the Persian king has no stronger control over them. So a few days ago, the Farah Barzos, the governor of Asia Minor of Persia, can make his own decision and will use Persia The fleet prepared by human money was given to us in Athens, and we agreed to let us rebuild the city walls in Athens to protect the port of Piraeus. If it is any city chief in the Dionysian Union, it is impossible to do so. The decision of the Elder Dionysian Court is in control of everything. In my opinion, it can effectively concentrate all resources, population, gold and silver in the territory to do things that other city-states and countries cannot. "

After listening to Serablos, he thought deeply for a long time, and finally breathed out, and said with a smile: "Isocrates, I originally invited you to talk about whether Dionia can fight Siracusa. I didn’t expect you to talk to me about the threat of the Dionysian Union. Since Dionysian is so powerful, it seems that we don’t have to worry about Syracuse anymore, we have to talk to Dionysian more. Strengthen diplomatic ties and hope it will help us deal with Sparta."

When Isocrates saw that Serasibulus didn’t seem to take his words seriously, he wanted to say something more, and Seratiros said rightly, “Isocrates, you need to understand that Athens’ current focus is on Taking advantage of Persian support and the whole situation is beneficial to us, focus on defeating Sparta as soon as possible and weaken this long-time dead enemy, Athens will have better development! So many city-states and races in the Mediterranean have their own unique In some systems, we have no need to worry about this or that. The future is only controlled by the goddess of destiny, and no one can tell. As long as we in Athens can maintain the unity and stability of our city-states, we can handle relations with other city-states. Develop our trade and strengthen our armed forces, and Athens will remain that glorious Athens, and we are not afraid of anyone!"

The words of Serablos happened to be in the mind of Isolacrates, a speech educator who believed in the concept of "Athens first". He said convincingly: "You are right, Athens will recast its glory !"

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At the beginning of August, Potamtia’s chief, Puamott, received an invitation from Dionia—to participate in the Hades celebration, and as in previous years, he politely refused and still sent his younger brother Pollet Go to participate.

It was not because he had any other thoughts about Dionia, but that he had never left Potentia’s territory since childhood.He just likes to stay in his own territory, guard his own people, and live a comfortable life.