Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

On a hillside in the southwest corner of the city of Athens, once called Prix, a magnificent conference hall was built by the people of Athens a hundred years ago to celebrate the overthrow of the tyrant Pisitratu. It faces the Acropolis not far from the east, next to the once-famous Mount of Gods Council, and it is a symbol of the people of Athens turning over to take charge.After experiencing the Persian burning city and the victory celebration of the victory of the Hippo War in Athens, people have rebuilt it again. This is the famous 500-member council!

The Athens City Hall is next to this magnificent building, so inconspicuous, but the "ten generals" who are elected every year work here.

Today, the General Ruling Committee of Athens held a meeting and invited Isolacrates to participate in the discussion of the battle in Corinth and the war in Great Greece.

Chief General Seracibros spoke first: "Generals, today the Corinthian envoys came to Athens and asked us for reinforcements. Now the situation in Corinth is not very good, the Spartans are offensive and they are somewhat unable to resist, which makes The nobles of the pro-Spartan faction in the city skyrocketed. They proposed to reconcile with Sparta at the meeting, and with the support of some people, the morale of the Corinthians fighting is weakening..."

"We must support Corinth! Otherwise, once Corinth falls to Sparta, the Spartans can break through the barrier of the isthmus and force us under the city of Athens. Our long wall has not been repaired, and the Spartans can not be dirty. The foot will trample our newly restored port of Piraeus and the Attica territory that has not yet returned to life! And if we lose, Sparta will definitely hurt Athens this time more than the last time, Athens Jaya Can't stand this kind of torture!" Andor Kiddes, the speaker was born, said angrily.

His words reminded others in the room of the dark "Thirty Owners" period ten years ago, and they all expressed their position: "Aid Collins immediately! Send more soldiers to support Collins and stop Spartan's attack!..."

"It is not enough to block the Spartans. From the beginning of the war to now, our coalition forces have not defeated the Spartans once in the field. In the long run, the morale of the coalition forces will only become lower and lower. Those who hate the Spartans The city-states that are still watching will lose their courage to resist. Therefore, we must defeat the Spartans to finally win the war!" said a younger general.

"It's so easy to defeat the Spartans on land, Iphicrates!" The loser of the Battle of the Sheep River, the winner of the Battle of Knidoan, returned to Athens and brought back a huge fleet General Konon sighed: "If the Spartans can be defeated on land, plus our invincible navy, how can the Spartans rampage to today!"

"So I asked the council to authorize me to lead the troops I trained to support Corinth. I will do my best to defeat the Spartans!" Yfikrates said firmly.

Serablos watched this mountain man from the Attica Kailatea region (people born in the city of Athens like to refer to people living in the Attica region as "mountain people or countrymen"), he knew that During the Lopennisar War, the Spartans had long ravaged the Attica region, and Iphicrates was extremely resentful of the Spartans. He had been studying how to defeat the Spartan heavy infantry: "Your training troops? You mean a unit of nearly a thousand men composed of Sera Thrace light shields and Cretan archers? These light infantry alone can defeat the Spartans?!"

"We must admit that compared to the Spartans who had been brutally trained since we were young, our civic soldiers could not compete with them. But heavy infantry also had shortcomings, and they were slow to move and inconvenient to turn. Therefore, the light infantry with agile movement was at a long distance Throwing javelins and arrows at them, the heavy infantry cannot catch up with the light infantry, but can only be passively beaten." Yfikrates said confidently: "I believe you have all heard of Dionys's governor Daphes. The Big Greeks called it "the undefeated star", he was a person who was good at using light infantry. I understand that he also organized light infantry into large groups. Especially in the second war with Crotone At that time, he made full use of light infantry and defeated Crotone’s heavy infantry flanks, which ultimately led to the defeat of the Crotonene battle, so I am confident to use this team of light infantry to defeat the Spartans!"

After hearing this, Selabros looked at Konon.

Konon nodded and said aloud, "I hope Iphicrates can defeat the Spartans!"

"I agree to send Yfikrates to lead troops to Corinth." Andokides also agreed.

"I have no objection." Other generals also agreed. After all, in the world's fear of fighting Sparta on land, one person suddenly stood up and said with confidence,'He can defeat Sparta!'This confidence alone is enough to inspire everyone.

"I also agree." Serablos also voted in favor, and then he reminded: "However, Yfitratus, you must take us with the light infantry you train to Corinth. Of the civic soldiers, let them engage in the frontal defense against Spartan battles, to avoid misunderstandings by the Corinthians, saying that we are stealing and slouching, and we are not doing our best."

"I get it, Serablos, you still think about it." Yfikrates expressed his heartfelt thanks and asked, "Then I need a civic soldier who will command our deputy in the future."

After thinking for a while, Serablos looked back to Konon and said, "How about sending Timothy?"

Timothyus is the eldest son of Konon. Although he is only in his twenties, he has been a very experienced general since he drifted with his father in Persia for many years, helping his father handle military affairs and participate in combat, especially in naval warfare.Konon knew that such a proposal as Serablos was very helpful in enhancing his son's influence in Athens. After all, he had been in Persia before, and the citizens of Athens were not familiar with him.But at the same time fighting with Sparta, there is also a great risk of life.

But Konon answered without hesitation: "No problem."

Most others agree.

"In this case, I will make a proposal to the council this afternoon, which should be passed and send reinforcements to Collins." Serablos made a decision, and his expression was still not easy. He looked around the crowd and said in a deep voice: "Just now Iphicrates talked about Dionysia. Everyone should know the war in Great Greece. The friendly Dionysia is in a bad situation. Not only will the battle be defeated, the enemy will be blocked on all sides, and the sea will be blocked. There also seems to be a rebellion in the country... Isolacrates, you have been to Dionysia, and you know it better than we do. Do you think that with the current status of Dionysia, can it resist the attacks of the Syracuses? ?"

To be honest, Isocrates felt a little embarrassed at this time. Before that, he also vowed to say to Siracillos,'Dionia is more dangerous to Syracuse than the Greek world.'Unexpectedly, in a flash, Dionia was almost destroyed.As an academic and an orator, Isolacrates is not a scholar who only knows how to use his brain, his mouth, his hands, his hands, and his military skills. He does not understand the military. In fact, every citizen of Athens has participated in his life. At least one or two fights.

Therefore, he cleared his throat and said slowly in a hoarse voice: "The South Italian coalition battle has failed. Many large Greek city-states have been conquered by the Syracuses. Dionysia has also been surrounded by enemies. The domestic political situation is unstable. But please note that Dionysia’s army has not yet suffered a complete defeat, and their commander, Davos, has not returned in Lucania. How can we presume that Dionysia will completely fail What! That Davis, who was said to have been blessed by Hades and created many military miracles in case of a miracle again, turned the tide!...

"If miracles can happen, we are of course very happy, because it is good for Athens. We also hope that Dionysia can let miracles happen, at least to be able to hold down the Syracuses and let the war in Great Greece continue. "The god Serablos said with a solemn expression: "But we must also prepare for the conquest of Dionia by Syracuse. Once the Great Greek War is over, Diorinius is likely to promise Sparta Request, send the navy and army of Syracuse to assist Sparta!"

"I heard that there are more than 400 three-tier paddle warships in Syracuse, and even sending 13 will change Sparta's naval situation that is now completely inferior!" Although Konon held heavy troops, he defeated Sri Lanka. The Bada Navy, the heavyweight veteran still did not relax his vigilance.

"And Syracuse also has a huge army of up to 80,000 people, which was double the number of soldiers when we attacked Sicily in Athens back then! Is Athena up, is Syracuse still a Greek city-state?!" Andokides exclaimed.

Other generals also expressed their uneasiness.

Serablos once again focused his attention on Iphicrates and said with expectation: "So in today's severe situation, I hope you can give the arrogant Spartans frustration and inspire anti-Spartan alliances. Morale!"

Effie Cratterston felt a great responsibility, but he still said confidently: "Athena will bless me, and you will wait for the news of my victory!"

………………………………

In the past two days, the Siracusa fleet has frequently landed on the coast of the Castellon Territory, attacking the Castellonians and destroying villages and farmland outside the city.

The people who lost their homes and loved ones gathered at the gate of the council every day and demanded angrily: the council would immediately take action to stop the intrusion of the Syracuses!