Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"What about Siliting and Trina?" asked Kunogolata, who had a bad look.

"I think Syracuse will restore the independence of these two city-states. After all, Syracuse is in Sicily, not in Great Greece." Kirithops said without thinking.

"Independence?!" Scombras sneered: "Let Syracuse do what Sparta did in the Greek city-state of Asia Minor, and support a government of ten dictatorships?!"

Kerry Thorps's face changed slightly.

At this time, Davers spoke: "Want to hear our conditions?"

"You said." Kerry Thorps was slightly nervous.

"As long as Syracuse withdraws from Great Greece--" Dreyfus' words made Kirissops happy, and he was about to take the call, and he heard Daveus's accent again: "And let Messina, Kata Chennai, Naxos and Tauromenion are all independent, disbanding the Sicilian League, the most important thing is that they must banish Dionysius. This is my condition and cannot be changed! If Syracuse agrees, We agreed to a truce!"

Kleethorpes thought Davers was telling a joke, but he was determined to see him, and everyone else was excited after Daphes said it.

The conference hall was quiet for a while, and Kirithorpus was disappointed: "The conditions you put forward cannot be accepted by the Syracuse. It seems that you Dionysia intend to consume this Huge and deadly wars continue!"

"This war was picked up by the Syracuse. Dionysius led the army to invade Great Greece, occupy the land of the Dionysian Confederacy, and kill the Great Greeks, like a bad wolf broke into us. Home, full and full, it’s not that easy to leave safely!” Daveus suddenly stood up and said decisively: “I’ve made a promise to the people,'I want to kill the Syracuse that invaded Great Greece. Zharen!' To this end, all of our Dionysian citizens have made up their minds to fight Siracusa! Hades is on board and will bless us not only to wipe out the invasion of Siracusa and restore us Confederate! We will fight Sicily to rescue the Greek city-states oppressed by Syracuse, and completely remove the fangs and teeth of this evil wolf so that it will never be able to oppress any Greek city-state!"

What Davers said was shocking not only Kerry Thorps, but also the elders present. They were also the first to hear Davies talk about the successor to this war.

"Daveus." Kriethorpes reminded him in his anxiety: "I can understand your eagerness for revenge, but Syracuse is not a bad wolf, but a fierce lion! You missed it. This chance of peace, fearing that the lion will not be killed, but will be thrown into the house by him, biting everyone to death!

There was clearly a threat in Kerry Thorps's words, but Davers only responded faintly: "It must be thoroughly beaten to know, who is the fierce lion?"

Kirithorpes heard Davis' determination to fight Siracusa, and tried to persuade him again.

Daveus said aloud: "When you were in Persia, you fought side by side with me. When you came this time, I was supposed to treat you well, but it's a pity... now is the time of war, you and I are friends and foes, sorry, I can only let you go! When the war is over, we will meet again when you come again!"

Kerry Thorps knew that his mission had failed, and Yi Xingran said: "I'm afraid we won't have another chance to meet..."

Davers smiled faintly: "I believe you will come again!"

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After being out of the barracks, Kleethorpes remained serious and silent.

After entering the port, boarding the ship, and leaving the pier, without his instructions, the captain did not know where to go and had to ask aloud: "Kelly Thorps, shall we go to Sirith next?"

Kleethorpes recovered from his contemplation and said decisively: "No, just go back to Sparta."

"Go back!" The captain was puzzled. He vaguely remembered the inspector's task but to make Dionia and Syracuse an armistice. This was just for Dionysia.

"The Dionysians are arrogant, refused a truce, and deliberately defeated the Syracuses. I think this city-state alliance, which has not been established for a long time, will soon perish!" The entourage laughed loudly.

"Perhaps, it seems that during this time we Sparta can only rely on ourselves." Kerry Thorps said on his mouth, the face of Davis's firm and confident face always appeared in his mind, this A similar expression had appeared before the Persian Canyon annihilation battle, before the Battle of the Kent Ritter River... many times in meetings where the expeditionary forces encountered difficulties and engaged in military discussions. The expression persuaded the leaders to adopt his suggestions and help the mercenary get out of the predicament.This time, although Syracuse has a clear advantage on land, he has always been uneasy...

Kerry Thorps stood at the stern, watching the port of Turui gradually away from his sight...

He knew in his heart: since then the young man who has asked him modestly and admired him has gone forever. Daves is now King of Dionysia and has become the enemy of Syracuse. The enemy of Bada, his enemy...

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Daveus led the veterans of the veteran hospital to prepare for military supplies, train the army, and make up for the legionnaires (the first and second legions suffered some losses after these battles).The fleet of Dioria is also busy recruiting sailors, training new warships, and formation training.The whole Turri was in action.

To the south of Dionia, Syracuse launched the second large-scale Crotone siege.

While siege, Dionysius left 10,000 people in the northwest of the large camp to defend against the possible raid of the Dionysian army of Asprostum, and at the same time let Siracusa’s cavalry and hire The cavalry were all dispatched, and they ran wildly in the northern Croton Plain. They even reached the marsh plains of Crimea farther. One was to observe the movement of Turri in the north. The other was to harass Crimea and prevent its troops from being stationed. Send troops to assist Crotone.

Although the pontoon on the Neto River has been burned down and the entire river is under the control of the Syracuse Navy, it is impossible for the Dionysian army to cross the river in a short time, but the cautious Dionysius still has to do more preparations.On the sea outside Crotone’s port, Leptinis led more than 200 warships (including the squadron from Messina) to stand by, and Dionysius severely ordered him to stop The reinforcement of the Dionysian fleet to the city of Crotone.

When everything was ready, the bugle sounded and the drums vibrated. More than 70,000 soldiers in Syracuse pushed more than a dozen in the continuous roar of stone bombs fired by hundreds of ballistas hitting the city walls. Large siege towers, dozens of siege vehicles and various large-scale siege equipment, as well as countless long special ladders, approach the city wall from the north, west and south.

In addition, Dionysius ordered the army to escort and drive more than 4,000 non-Crotone captives. While the Crotonians were busy preparing for offense and had no time for him to take care of them, they no longer built the lookout and the same as before. It is a platform for long-range archery, but an emergency ramp is built from outside the moat to the cone butterfly on the city.

The Crotonenes also realized that the situation was urgent. Not only all the soldiers were on the city head, but also the Dionysian ballista team was standing by. All the people who could wield the shield spear were also organized by Lucias. Prepare for reinforcements.

A large-scale, tragic and unusual siege war begins...

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At the Chief Executive’s Mansion in Asprostoum, Epithenis, who was the commander of the Fourth Legion, asked anxiously: "Philips, are we really not going to help Crotone?! The brothers all suffocated the fire and wanted to avenge Draco and the dead brother! According to the spy's report, this time the Syracuses were fully prepared, and almost all the troops were dispatched. With our help, the Crotonenes may be quite difficult to deal with!"

Philius pointed at the south without hesitation and said, "Although the Syracuse attacked Crotone, Dionysius did not forget us. The road from the south to Crotone is The barracks they built were tightly sealed and heavily guarded. Do you want our two legions to be damaged there? And we have received orders!"

Epithenes was speechless, he paced back and forth in the living room, and then said irritably, "I don't understand, Master Davis--"

Agacia, who was on the side, interrupted him, reminding him: "It is His Majesty Davis!"

"Okay, Your Majesty Daveus." Epitanius shrugged, disapproving. In his view, the lifelong consul was not much different from the King: "Your Majesty Daveus, why should the mountain investigation team give We came with an order asking us, "We will keep the city of Asprostum, and don't rush out!" Obviously, we have won the naval battle, and we can immediately let the fleet go south and repel the Syracuse fleet again. In this way, our army can build a pontoon on the Neto River and deter Syracuse from the north, preventing them from attacking Crotone with all their strength!"

"After a great war, the general army has to take at least four or five days to take further action. I think the fleet should also be like this." Philius relied on Davis's own experience: "So we The task now is to guard Asprostum, appease the soldiers, wait for His Majesty to lead the army and meet him. Since even the Siracusa navy, which we think is impossible to defeat, has been defeated by His Majesty's fleet, It is even impossible for the army of Syracuse to defeat His Majesty's Legion!"