Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

What does it mean with your help?!It seems as if you Lijim also participated in the naval battle!Seckley was sullen in his heart, but he did not show it on his face. After all, Atelier Cruz was not only an important figure in the city-state politics of Lijim, but also the father-in-law of King Davis.

Fortunately, Davis knew what his father-in-law's personality was. Before the fleet set off, he had already told Sectrian: "Dionia is very grateful for the great help given by the confederate Lijim. We will soon return Lijim’s Warship!" Seckrian replied without hesitation.Hundreds of captured three-tier paddle warships are parked in Turiyi military port now, because there are not enough sailors and can only be idle, and even because there are too many warships, the military port is no longer able to accommodate and has to be partly Transferred to the commercial port, Li Jim asked for the return of the warship just to help them solve some difficulties.

"Can the warship returned at that time be fitted with the kind of'wood bridge' you just mentioned?" Atelier Cruz asked again.

Seckrian didn't expect that the chief general of Lijim would make such a request, and he was stunned for a while.Don’t pretend that the Crow Suspension Bridge seems to be very simple, but he once heard from His Majesty Daveus that this involves the use of deep pulley knowledge and complex mechanical production, so several suspension bridge operators can easily turn the base, and Pull up and down the suspension bridge.Secorian also remembered that the scholar from the Dionysian Academy, Matti Kris, even proudly declared,'Except for Dionysian, no second Greek city-state can make a crow suspension bridge unless they have a deeper pulley Research!'.

"Why? Can't it?!" Atili Cruz saw that Sekerian hadn't said anything, and then asked without hesitation.

Sectrian simply said: "I can't make the decision on this matter, it can only be decided by His Majesty Dapheus. And we can defeat the Siracusa navy. The crow suspension bridge is only one reason, and more importantly, we are strong The heavy infantry of the regiment, especially during the second battle with the Syracuse navy, the Syracuse people also dispatched almost as many heavy infantry as ours on each warship, but the result was a fiasco... …"

Speaking and speaking, Sectarian said straightforwardly: "Dionysia and Lijim are allies. With us providing protection at sea, Lijim will not be disturbed by the enemy from the sea, and then spend money and equipment. The navy is really unnecessary."

When Atelier Cruz heard this, he immediately lowered his face and looked directly at Sectrian. He said, "Daveus hopes that in his letter to me, we will send our troops to your fleet. Bernian or other parts of southern Greece landed on the offensive to attract and contain the Siracusa army and create conditions for your offensive on land. But—"

Artili Cruz lowered his face: "Before, in order to help you, we Lijim people actively attacked the city of Medema, and suffered a heavy blow. As a result, we no longer have the power to do such adventurous actions. Please tell Davis, really. Sorry! And since Dionia has become so powerful, it is fully capable of defeating the Syracuse independently!"

After he finished, he stood up: "I still have something to do, you slow down."

Atelier Cruz left the living room and walked away.

The guests looked at each other, and Sekerian was even more embarrassed. It should have been a lively banquet, but the result was unhappy.

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In the evening, in the backyard of Atili Cruz's mansion, Alcibidas criticized Atili Cruz: "Father, your presentation at the banquet today was too radical, leaving the visiting Dionysians Very bad impression! In case they return to their hometown and spread the word everywhere, it will not only affect Agnes, but also affect our family’s business in Turiyi Shipyard!"

"Do you think I was angry and angry because of the lowly Dionysian?" Artili Cruz's fury at the banquet had long disappeared, and he said to his son quite deeply: " I made it to my king-in-law."

"What do you mean to show to Daphes?" Alcibidas looked confused.

Atili Cruz is somewhat helpless: as Lijim's ancient immigrant family, he once ruled this city-state for decades. His family has always held a pivotal position in Lijim's political arena.But neither of his two children knew what was going on, and there was no political talent passed down from the family.Daughter Agnes married the Archon of Dionysia...Oh, now the king of Dionysia, she was lucky to become the princess, or the influential priest of the Temple of Hera in Turri, Her status is respected, but she has been pure in mind since she was a child, and she is not an opponent of another smart and capable princess; her son Alcibidas is savvy and savvy, but she is all used in business and not interested in politics. His current general position He was forced by Atelier Cruz.

Although Alcibidas has always been careless about political affairs, as the heir to Atelier Cruz's career, he still often puts his hands on his ears, hoping that one day he will wake up.This time is no exception: "Now that the Syracuses have lost the ocean, it is difficult to recapture them at least in a short period of time. As long as the Dionysians respond properly, they will not lose this war at least. Then when Syracuse After the Kuzets retreated to Sicily, the Dionysian Union, which did not suffer much in this war, will surely become the unshakable overlord of the greater Greece region. We, Liming, do not want to be a vassal of it, we must issue our own sound!"

"It's not bad to be a vassal of Dionysia." Alcibidas said disapprovingly: "Become a vassal, there will be trade concessions. Dionysia's territory is now so big, press As you said, it will be bigger in the future, the more helpful this will be for my family's trade! And my brother-in-law is also the ruler of this powerful country, will my sister let me lose money!"

Atili Cruz did not expect this lazy son to hold such an idea, and was a little angry at the moment, but soon turned to helplessness, because he vaguely felt that he had such an idea in Lijim City. Sri Lanka.Since the alliance between Lijim and Dionyssia, it has not only been guaranteed in terms of safety, but has also received great benefits in business.Because of environmental reasons, Lijim has more merchants than farmers, which makes Lijims smooth, and it is very possible to give up the independence of the city-state for their own benefit. It seems that before the Dionysian League, Lijims can ignore Carthage. The ethnic conflict between the Greeks and the Greeks, and the alliance with Carthage, were not only to fight against Syracuse, but also to attract Carthage’s huge trade market.

"Even if you become a vassal, you must become a powerful vassal, so that you can get the attention of Dionysia." Ateli Cruz suddenly deflated, he sighed, and reminded his son: "You know Why do I insist on those ships unique to Dionysia?"

"why?"

"Messina!" Atelier Cruz glanced at him, and said with added tone: "Once Dionysius is really defeated by Daphes, there may be a chaos in Syracuse. By then, he may There is no more power to protect the new city-state across the strait, we can take it back and let it become a sub-state under the control of Lijim! With the port of Messina, we can control the entire strait. Your business is very good!"

Alcibidas listened to Dawei's heart, his eyes flashing, imagining the huge gains from Messina, but soon his expression returned to calm: "Father, Messina is so important, you think I Didn’t the smart brother-in-law see this saying among our Greek businessmen:'Huge profits mean huge risks.' The reason why my business has developed so smoothly is because I never do anything beyond my ability Other things. And Li Jim wants to get Messina, is he ready to take risks?"

Artili Cruz was stunned. After receiving the news of the continuous victory of the Dionysian fleet, he was ecstatic and remembered Messina. His desire temporarily blinded his reason and almost forgot the city of Messina. The most targeted, Syracuse and Carthage, may now have another Dionysia staring at this strait pass.

After a long period of contemplation, Atili Cruz regained his spirit, and he said with relief: "Alcibidas, I have only now discovered that you will become an excellent general!"

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On the second day, Seckrian led the sailors to the port to board the ship.

Seckrian thought that because of last night's banquet, the Lijim people's attitude towards them had changed. Unexpectedly, not only did the people's enthusiasm continue, but Atelier Cruz also personally came to see him off. Yesterday’s discord did not mention anything, and actively expressed to Seclian: Lijim is willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the allies and make full cooperation for Dionysia’s defeat of Syracuse. For specific actions, you can find a stationed in Tao Rui General Feidun there negotiated.

At the same time, Atelier Cruz also asked Sekerian to bring a letter to Davers.

Although I don’t understand why Atelier Cruz’s attitude changed suddenly, it was undoubtedly a good thing. Seckrian’s mood was very good, and the voice when he gave the order was also very loud: "Go to Messina!"

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In 715 BC, the Kumai colonists from Euboea on the Greek mainland and the Kalkis from north-central Greece built a city on the lowlands along the strait near Sicily and the Apennine Peninsula. The shape of the harbour resembles a sickle for farmers to harvest grain and named this colonial city "Zankelet" (meaning sickle).