Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

While he was a little impatient, Davers returned with Henripolis, and as soon as he saw Fibidas in the tent, he did not wait for him to speak, and Davis spoke first: "I Know you, Phi Pidas of Sparta! Four years ago, as a Spartan emissary, you came to the Turriy monastery, framed the king’s soldiers hiding the Persian Expeditionary Force, and threatened that Sparta would give Dai A painful lesson from Niya', I still remember what you said."

Phoebe Das didn't expect Daveus to tell him about the incident as soon as he came in. He was suddenly caught flat-footed. If according to his past temperament, he would definitely stick his neck and say: "Yes, I said those words. !The fact that there was a war with Crotone also proved that Dionia really hid those mercenaries!"

But Shi Yi’s time shift, Sparta’s present predicament, and Syracuse’s current situation have forced him to choose statements carefully. He is not ignorant of politics, but in the past, Sparta’s power does not require him to consider too much, but Dai Onia’s status in the Great Mediterranean in the Western Mediterranean, and the strength of Davos in the war, gave Fibidas a hint of fear. This always-hard Spartan was a little tough. Said: "...then...that was just a misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding?! No! I don't think so!" Daveus stared at him, and his sharp eyes seemed to penetrate his heart: "It is because of your resentment against Dionia that you will accept Sparta Order to serve as a military advisor to Syracuse, follow Dionysius to invade Great Greece, and command the right wing of Syracuse in the Battle of the Ramato River to defeat the Crotonenes and then in Crotone. In the battle, he once again commanded the right wing in an attempt to defeat my Dionysian army... Spartan Fibidas, your hands are covered with the blood of the Great Greeks!"

Phibidas was shocked when he heard this. He didn’t expect Daphes to have a clear understanding of his actions in Great Greece during this time. He replied counterintentionally: "I think you must have misunderstood. Dionysius feared your Dionysian army and hoped that Sparta could send officers to help him. Sparta, as an alliance, certainly cannot refuse. I’ve been to Sicily a few times and I’m more familiar with Dionysius, so the Council of Elders sent me to help Dionysius...I’m just doing my duty!"

"Your duty?! To help the Syracuses and slaughter our big Greeks! This is the attitude of Sparta towards our big Greeks?!" Daveus sneered with a little anger on his face: " In this case, don’t blame our soldiers’ shield spears for not having long eyes!"

"It is the glory of every Spartan to be able to die on the battlefield!" Fibidas is not afraid of the threat of Daphes, but when the Dionysians have reversed the situation, he must Taking into account Dionya’s perception of Sparta, he defended Sparta: "Master Davis, you should know that when Sparta and Syracuse signed a covenant, they did not expect Syracuse Zha will one day declare war on Great Greece. Due to the existence of the covenant, Sparta has to help, but Sparta really hopes that peace can be achieved between Sicily and Great Greece! So this time I came here on behalf of Sparta It is hoped that you can seriously consider Dionysius’s proposal to end this war that has killed and injured countless people!"

"The Spartans who lived on the killing actually cared so much for the life and death of the Great Greeks, which really touched me." Daves mocked.

He heard the threat hidden in the Spartan’s words, and said firmly: "A few days ago, you Spartan had sent a messenger Keli Soups to Turi, trying to let Dai Ionia surrendered to Syracuse, and I have made it clear that'Dionysia will never conduct any negotiations under the threat of the enemy, as long as there is an enemy still on our land, we Dionysians Fighting with him to the end!' At that time, the Battle of Crotone has not yet happened. Today, we Dionysia have already prevailed in this war, I can also tell you clearly, peace talks can, but The various crimes committed by Syracuse in the invasion of Great Greece must be punished! Dionysius could easily escape back to Sicily without paying any price!"

Piddas met Daveus's gleaming eyes and felt his uncompromising will, and there was not much frustration in his heart. This was just to verify his thoughts before departure, this time he went to Dionia The camp came to promote peace talks between the two sides, not his main purpose.

"I think Dionysius is ready for this." Piddas replied faintly, and then turned his words: "Master Davis... what do you think of the war that is happening in Corinth now?"

Daphes was stunned and immediately understood the intention of the Spartans: "You are referring to the war between Sparta and Corinth, Thebes, Argos, Athens..." Davies disapproved He chuckled: "A war with no meaning has nothing to do with Dionia, and I have no need to understand it."

"Dionia and Athens have signed a friendly agreement, and you often have trade relations with Corinth." Fibidas stared at Daphes and pointed out directly.

"Friendship agreement is not a military alliance agreement. As long as any city-state is willing to trade friendly with Dionysia, we are willing to sign such an agreement with them, even Sparta is no exception." Davers naturally relaxed. Looks like: "There is no fertile land or rich minerals in Greece. What is it worth for the Dionysians to stay away from their warm hometown and go to a war that is not ours? Great Greece! We still have a lot of problems in our alliance that need to spend a lot of time and energy to solve and deal with. As long as we don’t provoke us, we have no intention to participate in the messy war of your native Greeks!"

Piddas looked at Dave's face impolitely and unblinkingly. He felt that Daveus said these words from the heart, so he said: "So, Dionia is also willing to Spartan signed a friendly agreement?"

"Sparta is now the enemy of Dionysia and an ally of Syracuse!" Daveus said coldly.

Fibidas no longer spoke.

Watching the guards "escort" Fibidas out of the big account, Hernpolis could not help but say: "Your Majesty, does this Spartan want to make Spartan ally with us?!"

Daveus touched his chin and said thoughtfully: "...Dionia showed more power in this war than the Spartans expected. They were afraid that Dionia would participate in In the war that Collins fought, it was against Sparta."

"So are we going to do this?!" Henripolis asked excitedly, obviously making the Spartans headache and making him happy.

"What are you talking about?" Davers was not sure.

…………………………………

The mist of the Subari Plain in the early morning was filled with light rain in the early spring.

The victory of the Battle of Taranto made the people of Dionia see the hope of victory in the war, and Davis personally led the army to strengthen their confidence, and finally made this fertile land angry.

The port, which had been blocked for several months, reopened, the foreign merchant ships arrived one after another, and the workers at the port finally had something to do. Most of the cargo ships that first entered the terminal were loaded with grains and other foods. Of course, smart businessmen knew What the Onya people need most.

The old fishermen in Turui (young people have become sailors in the fleet) sailed to the sea early to catch fishing goods to meet the urgent needs of the people's lives and earn huge profits for themselves.

At the urging of the village heads and agricultural officials, the people in various villages began to replant fast-growing crops to avoid missing this year's harvest.

Although young and middle-aged citizens and free citizens were almost completely evacuated due to war, resulting in a lack of labor, a large number of prisoners filled this gap.Whether it is the swampy plains of Crimea, the Subari plains of Turiri, or the mountains of Amendolara, naked captives can be seen half-hungry from time to time, deterred by the whip and shield spear of the supervisors To plowing the land arduously, even the cold rain in such bad weather has made the captives trembling, which may make them sick, and the Dionysians have no pity and restful thoughts.Since the invasion of Dionysia, it will have to pay a heavy price. This is the common view of many Dionysians.

The avenue leading to the port of Turiri is full of pedestrians, not only Turiri, Amendolara, but also Bisinians and Castron, who drove the cart and carried the load Rushed to the port market to grab food.

At this moment, the rider came to speed, and the bright red of the rider was particularly eye-catching, before he shouted: "Give way!"

Pedestrians consciously retreated to the avenue, because they knew that only the messengers from the battlefield would be dressed like this. They were all armed with emergency military conditions, and no one could stop them, otherwise it would be illegal.

The horses were breathing white gas, their hooves flew, the water on the avenue was splashed, and the pedestrians’ clothes were wet, and they did not complain, but they couldn’t help but ask: “We drove back the Syracuse ?!"

They are just casually asking questions of concern, and do not think that the messenger will tell them the military situation.But the messenger raised his right hand and shouted excitedly: "Victory! Let's victory! His Majesty Dapheus led the army to defeat the Syracuse in Crotone!..."