Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

You know, in order to prepare for this huge war, Dionysius not only raised taxes on the people of Syracuse, exhausted his own treasury, but also borrowed debts from the Cyrenean city-state of Africa. The idea of ​​robbing the Sanctuary of Delphi, because there are not only tens of thousands of Greek city-states that have donated to Delphi for hundreds of years, but hundreds of thousands of millions of gold and silver (in the real history, During the occupation of Greater Greece, Dionysius really sent mercenaries to pretend to be robbers in an attempt to rob Delphi, but the conspiracy failed.)

If Lijim is captured, not only can he directly obtain a large amount of wealth and make up for the shortfall of the treasury, but also completely monopolize the Strait of Messina, only relying on the taxation of past merchant ships can maintain his long-term occupation of Great Greece.As for the purely military perspective of pulling out the "nail" of Lijim before the army went north to attack, he really did not care too much.

Phibidas is not in the position of Dionysius. Of course, it is impossible to consider this war from the economic level, so as to understand Dionysius' hesitation.As a stubborn Spartan, although he had already stated his reasons for choosing Cologne before he set off, he decided to say it again to strengthen the determination of Dionysius: "Although Li Jim was cut off by Lockley , Isolated from the South Italian League, but it’s not easy to attack it! I’ve seen the map you gave, there are insurmountable mountains in the center north of Lijim, and the east coast can only be reached by narrow mountain roads. On the west coast, you must first pass the Maro River, and then capture its sub-Bontaurina, in order to open the road to Lijim, the Lijim people and Taurina will fully defend the south bank of the Maro River, where the area is narrow It is not conducive to the development of the large Syracuse forces. It will take some time to enter the Lijim territory. However, the South Italian League will use this time to form a good army and do a good defense against Kaurnia and Trina. , Maybe even attacking Lockley when we attacked Lijim, let us be attacked from the back...If the Archon dragged to Dionysia to lead the main force to return from the Lucania region, we will play in Greater Greece War is not easy to fight!"

The last two words of Fibidas shocked Dionysius, although he seemed to carelessly say: "The Dionysian army led by Davos wants to return from the mountains of Lucania, I'm afraid it's not that easy, his troubles are just beginning!"

"As long as we hurry up and take advantage of the fact that the Confederacy is not ready for war and continues to attack north, we will be able to completely defeat their union. By that time Lijim was just a fish in the net and could not escape. Even if the main force of Dionia can come back from the Lucania region, it will not be of much help to the entire battlefield."

Dionysius didn't speak, but Fibidas's persuasion had made him decide.

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At dusk, the door of the South Italian Alliance headquarters was suddenly pushed open, and the follower of Yulipato shouted, "Master! Master! The army of Dionysia has arrived!"

Yolipatos, who was so sleepy and tired, couldn't believe his ears: it was so soon!

In the afternoon, at his urging, he personally saw the Siliting City Hall sending cavalry to and outside the city to notify all citizens.In accordance with the general practice of the Greek city-states, citizens of the Silitian received the notice of participation in the war, and it would take one day to finish the affairs of the family at the earliest before picking up the weapons and equipment stored at home and rushing to the inner square of the Siliting.It is relatively quick to complete the assembly and roll call of the civic soldiers the day after tomorrow, and the formation of the troops, the heavy preparation...After all the preparations are completed, the final expedition...The chief general Pretinis of the Silitian assured him. Try to lead the team after three days.

Yulipatos compares his city-state's preparations for the past and is quite satisfied with Siliting's performance today, so before Ansitanos, he was only a scholar who wanted to show Dionysia's positive Attitude, I don’t think that the Dionysians can really do it, so Dionysian sent troops to go on the day he learned of the Syracuse invasion, and when he really arrived at the Silitian The surprise for Ulipatos is conceivable.

"Master Ansitanos, that's great! Thank you so much!..." He was too busy to thank Anticanos, who was also tired.

Ansitanos was not arrogant and waved his hand and said, "It has nothing to do with me. You should thank the soldiers of Dionysian who came all the way. Know from Asprostum to Siriting eighty Dori! It's really not easy to be there in a day!"

"You're right!" Ulipatos hurried out of the city, reminded by Ansitanos.

By the time they arrived, the soldiers of the 4th Legion of Dionysian had already started a simple camp by the south road of Siliting. Youlipatos saw them all naked and sweating, they couldn't help Apologize.

Under the guidance of the soldiers, they found Felix, the commander who was sitting on the grass and discussing the matter with the commander of the army, Epitanes.

"Master Ansitanos, why are you here?" Epitanes shouted with a sharp eye.

"You came here so hard, of course I have to come to visit you." Ansitanos said seriously, the Fourth Army quickly rushed to shock the Residents of Siliting and other Southern Italian city-states, it can be said to have done a A good example also makes Ansitanos more important in speaking in the league. He is with Yourong.

"Where can I come to see you empty-handed!" Epitanius said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"Epithenes!" Felicius quickly gave him a wink and signaled him not to talk too much.

Ansitanos didn't care too much. After all, he usually met in the Senate. He knew what character Epitanis was, so he smiled and said, "So what do you want me to bring?"

"It's not me. It's these soldiers who have been struggling hard for a day. They are thirsty and have no time to find water to drink. They have to be busy building camps..." Epithenis pointed to the soldiers who were still busy. We pointed to our dry lips again: "Look, we are almost thirsty!"

"Oh, you guys are really too--" Yulipatos, who was so excited that he didn't know what to say, turned and said to his entourage: "You will immediately go back to the Confederate station, call everyone, and go to restaurants in the city. Buy slurry and let them send..."

"Hey, we have nearly 10,000 people here. It is estimated that at night, there will be about 10,000 people from the Fifth Legion. Not only is it a matter of water, we are coming too fast, and the battalion is still behind. Eating these cold breads alone is not enough to supplement the physical strength consumed by the soldiers on the long-distance march." Epitanes took out his rations and shook it in front of Ulipatos, reminding you kindly.

"He's kidding you!" Felixius stared at Epithenis, saying, "We have bread and fleshyness, enough to fill our stomachs, so don't worry."

"I can't solve the food supply problem of so many soldiers in Siliting, but as long as you are in Cologne, I promise that the people of Cologne will let you eat and eat well!" Ulipatos expressed While apologizing, he secretly urged the Dionysians, and at the same time he gave orders to his entourage: "There is not enough slurry in the restaurants in the city, so they spread the message to the citizens of Siriting, as long as they send their homemade slurry here. , We pay twice the price for one can..."

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"Thank you so much!" Felix hurried forward to express his gratitude.

"This is Au Lipatos, the messenger of Correnia." Ansitanos was busy introducing.

"Oh." Epitanius pouted, thinking to himself: It was originally from Cologne, and you should pay for the water.

"I really didn't expect you to come so fast, I didn't prepare anything, otherwise I should entertain you to thank you!"

"It is not necessary for the banquet. Our military law does not allow generals and soldiers to eat and drink during the war. We have our own rations for a few days, and we are afraid that the supply of the heavy camp transport will not be available for a while. We really need to consider letting you test Lunnia provided us with food first." When he became the commander, Philius had to consider some details.

"Of course there is no problem. Tomorrow I will send someone back to inform the City Hall to prepare the military food. I said just now that the citizens of Kaurenia will definitely let the citizens of Dionysia eat and eat well!" Ulipato Si should bear it.

Looking at the countless soldiers in front of them picking picks to dig trenches, sweating like rain, but doing a lot of heat, Yulipatos couldn't help but ask curiously: "You have been exhausted here, just rest in a tent, why dig trenches? ?"

"This is the stipulation of the "Dionysia Military Law", mainly to provide soldiers with a safer and more comfortable camp." Ansitanos explained, Dionysia has been established for a long time, like them." The "old man" also knows some military regulations.

"Your army's requirements are so strict!" As a citizen, Ulipatos certainly has many experiences of joining the army, comparing himself and looking at the Dionysian soldiers in front of him, he couldn't help but sigh.

"This is the easiest way to build a camp, because it is too late and it will be dark soon, so just dig trenches and build earth barriers. This is within the confederate territory, there should be no danger if it is in a war zone It will take several days just to build the camp!" Epitanis is showing off and complaining: "The key is that our Fourth Army not only has to build a camp for ourselves, but also for the Fifth Army."