Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Seeing this, Sesta persuaded and said: "Master Barchiripi, you don't have to worry too much. Phillips is a commander of the southern line recognized and designated by Master Davis, and he is also a veteran of the battlefield. And he is honest, the analysis report of the battle should not be an exaggeration, we have a great chance of winning the battle! The report sent by the wise Ansitas also recognized the analysis of Felix, we should not be too I'm worried...the election of the local council may be postponed for some time, and will be held when the Syracuses are expelled."

"Yeah, yeah, you are right."

The two comforted each other and stepped onto the steps of the Great Chamber of the Senate.

At this time, Sesta saw Petaru coming from the other side. As if he did not see Sesta, he quickly walked into the venue.

Of course, Sesta also doesn’t have the habit of greeting unfamiliar people warmly, but Barchiripi sighed: "It seems that Petaru still has some opinions about your last review of his matter, and it will take a while. Will be fine."

Sesta said in a cold voice: "I just perform my duties, others are not upset and have nothing to do with me."

When Bakiripi heard this, he had no choice but to speak.

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"Masters, the warships in Syracuse have cut off our maritime trade channel in Dionysia. Whether it is to the Eastern Mediterranean or to other parts of the Western Mediterranean, our alliance merchant ship has been captured by the Syracuse Navy Twenty ships were arrested and detained, and the merchant ships from other city-states who came to our alliance for trade were also forcibly evicted by them. Now almost no merchant ships have entered the port of Turui. Except for the remote location of Picos, it is still normal In operation, ports in other cities have ceased operation.

Now because of the war, the soldiers in front have to consume a lot of supplies every day. If this situation continues, we will not be able to obtain supplies through the sea trade. The grain supply of the entire alliance may become tense!I suggest that the Senate should take measures now to start reminding the public to save food and forcibly control the consumption of food. For example, the restaurant is temporarily closed, and the public has changed from three meals a day to two meals..." Mariji finished. The veterans are already in an uproar.

"Is it really so bad?" Cornerus asked nervously.

"Yes, the consumption of cereals exceeded our expectations in advance!" Agricultural Officer Barchiripi added: "Although we have grain reserves, for the first time now we have given more than 40,000 troops to the five regiments in both directions. When people supply food, they have already run out of two grain silos, and according to the statistics of the military department, these foods can only be supplied for ten days. As you know, we have built a total of six in the Union’s territory in recent years. Granary, if the war continues for another two months, I am afraid the grain reserves should bottom out!"

The elders present are all nervous.

Kunogolata immediately got up and said: "The sea is blocked, we can buy it from Tarantum by land."

Mercis shook his head and said, "Maligi and I had thought of this idea long ago, and we sent public officials to Tarantum to discuss, but the Tarantum Senate said,'They are equally food-stressed and have no surplus to sell.' ."

"Damn Tarantum! They forgot who helped them get rid of the Mesapi people. It's really ungrateful! We should hold the alliance agreement and question them well!" Scombrus scolded at the news.

"Cough... It's not time to settle accounts with Tarantum. The Syracuse and Samone have made it difficult for us to deal with. Besides, our relationship with Tarantum is not very harmonious in the past two years. Taranted Tarantum, it was really as Daveus worried...it was troublesome!" Cornelius said worriedly.

"What is our fleet doing now?! The Alliance spends so much money each year to build warships, and now it's time to need the Navy!" Trito de Moss asked loudly.

"Navy Commander Sekerian is working hard to reorganize warships from various alliances, and at the same time train the new tactics proposed by Lord Davis with the new legion." Hironimos replied.

"A new tactic designed by Lord Davis?!" Trito de Mos heard it, excited: "Can you defeat the Syracuse Navy?!"

"Turiyi military port is now tightly sealed every day, no outsiders are allowed to enter, and I am not clear about their training." Hironimos replied, then kept silent.

"It seems that we are temporarily unable to count on the navy... I hope that today the Southern Italian coalition led by Lord Felix can contain the Syracuse's offensive." Although Scombras is close to 60, his character He was more aggressive, but he was also cautious about the upcoming General Assembly battle in the south, which shows that other people are also suffering. The South Italian coalition is not all the Dionysian army, Philly Hughes's leadership ability naturally cannot be compared with that of Archon Daveus in the hearts of the elders.

"Is there any new news? Has Lord Davers already led the army to fight the Samonei?" Sedorum asked.

"What I got was yesterday's news, "Master Davers led the army to Elia", and today's report has not been delivered yet."

Rotating Chairman Kunogolata's answer disappointed the veterans present. Someone in the audience sighed: "Our report is still too slow."

"It's already fast! To know that the Lucania region is all mountainous, at the previous speed, I'm afraid it will take more than four or five days to reach it. It has been shortened a lot." Heracrid refuted a rare statement.

"Masters!" Kunogolata reminded loudly: "Although according to the analysis of the war report, our coalition forces have a great chance of defeating the Syracuse, but we must also make the worst plan, and we must strictly order As According to the decision we discussed yesterday, Lord Agathia of Prustom and Asistes of Knapetia prepared as soon as possible for the defense of the city. In case of a defeat in the battle, we must do everything possible. Block the enemy from Dionysian territory! At the same time, we must also be prepared to assist Crotone, so that it is possible to hold Knapetia-Asprostum-Crotone This line of defense drags down the enemy until Lord Davis leads the army back!"

"Master Kunogolata is right, we must prepare with both hands!"

"Master Felix has more coalition troops than the enemy, and our army is the main force, and should be able to repel the enemy."

"Did the scouts be sent out? Let them pass back Turri's battle in the Siri Court every half an hour!"

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Everyone in the Senate has expressed their opinions, but everyone felt a sense of tension and worry in their hearts...

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After the meeting, the veterans did not disperse. They sat in the meeting room and chatted together in twos and threes.They had to wait for the news of the southern battlefield so that they could make a quick decision, so they even asked the slave to bring lunch to the senate at noon.

Kunogolata walked straight to a corner of the meeting place, where Placinas and Marighi whispered something.

When they saw Kunogolata coming, the two immediately stopped talking.

"Master Princinus, in recent days I have heard some abnormalities in the Temple of Hades." Kunogolata whispered bluntly.

"Oh, what's the anomaly? Why didn't I hear it?" Placinas looked dazed.

"Suddenly appearing and disappearing writings, and the gods make noises from time to time..." Kunogolata said word by word, eyes fixed on Plesinas.

Plessinas suddenly realized: "Master Kunogolata, you are talking about this. This is not an anomaly, this is a miracle of Hades! This has happened before, but it has appeared more frequently recently. That's it. This shows that Hades is blessing our alliance!" Plycines's piety.

Kunogolata saw him with such a look, and he repeated his words several times, finally admonishingly saying: "Now is the time of the Union crisis. We need to ensure the stability of the Union’s internal affairs and work together to deal with powerful enemies! Chief Executive of Turiri, I don’t want big turmoil in the city! I believe Lord Davis doesn’t want to see big chaos in the city!"

Seeing the majestic expression of Kunogolata, Placinas suffocated.

Next, Mariji interjected immediately: "Master Kunogolata, I'm curious. What is the "handwriting that suddenly appeared and disappeared" you just said?"

Kunogolata gave him a vigilant look and said, "You can ask Placinas." After he finished, he turned away, and rumors about "taking my blood as king and keeping the union safe" have gradually spread. Open, it is said that it has reached Amendolara, Bisinia and Castellon, which made Kunogolata very uneasy. What he is eager to know now is: This matter is from Plesinas Make your own claim?Or did it come from Dave's advice?If the latter, what should I do?

"He noticed it." Plesinas looked at Kunogolata to leave and turned back to Marigi.

"Anyone with a mind can detect it." Mariji shrugged disdainfully: "But I know, what can they do? Just now Kunogolata didn't dare to say "what is that handwriting", really When things happen, I'm afraid he will be the first few to raise his hand in favor. You can rest assured that Kunogolata is a wise man!" Mariji's words let Placinas feel relaxed.

"Actually, I hope that today's battle will be defeated..." Mariji's next voice was even softer, but it surprised Plycines again.

"Master Davers led the Alliance citizens to fight and win many battles, only to have such a large territory today! But the people have forgotten the taste of failure, so they do not know the value of victory..." Mariji said quietly...

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Compared with the deserted city of Turi, in the early morning of the same day, the civil war in the Xiliting territory was covered with clouds...

Thousands of soldiers came out of the town of Siliting, from the city of Trina, from the camp outside the city, and from the camp of Syracuse, and flocked like a tide to the north of the camp of Syracuse. Places inside and out.