Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"What do you think Dionysius will do when he knows this news?" Daveus asked again.

Hearing this, both of them fell into thought.

After a while, Genipolis guessed uncertainly: "The Siracusa people were besieged here by us. The reason why we attacked our camp today was to break this siege, but they still failed. Now Dionysius knew that the Sicilian confederation was also attacked by us...if I were him, I would definitely choose peace. It is a real peace! I think he would be willing to pay for it in order to save Syracuse. And..."

"Dionysius might also be able to run away, Your Majesty." As soon as Tolmide spoke, he was immediately refuted by Genipoulis: "Run away?! How to escape?! We besieged the Silitian, the fleet The port is blocked, and it is difficult for the Syracuse to leave, whether on land or at sea!"

"These tens of thousands cannot escape, but Dionysius can run away by boat alone."

"You mean that Dionysius threw down these tens of thousands of Syracuse civilian soldiers who fought with him in order to survive, and ran away quietly by himself?! Henipolis was unbelievable, he was still young, all by himself Warm-blooded and full of justice, can not imagine this cowardly behavior of covetous life and death.But Tolmed used to be a mercenary, and he saw too many ugly things.

"What exactly will Dionysius do, I will know tomorrow." Daveus said lightly, and then he gave the order: "Tormid, you go to Midolades immediately and let him Dispatch 30 three-layer plasma warships to Lijim and deliver them to Sekerian as soon as possible within two days."

The 30 three-tier paddle warships were requested by the Seclian Clippers to report on the Sicilian war. Because he wanted to attack Sicily, he was worried that his fleet was not strong enough to completely suppress Syracuse and its allies to defend the homeland. fleet.In fact, after a number of naval battles, Dionysia captured a large number of three-layer paddle warships by crow warships, including Syracuse and Tarantum, and parked full in the Krati River military port. There were not enough sailors, but Li Jim, whose territory was not damaged, had enough sailors to guarantee the normal use of the 30 warships.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Also, tell Midolades that the blockade on the port will be strengthened tonight!" Obviously, Tolmed said before, Davis listened.

After sending off Tolmed, Hernípolis was still a little puzzled: "Your Majesty, Dionysius will really leave the troops here and flee to Syracuse alone?"

After thinking about it, Daphes said slowly: "It is possible that some people live for everyone, and some people live only for themselves. From the past performance of Dionysius, he cares more about his own right."

"If Dionysius really fled back, would the First Legion be in danger?" Henripolis asked with some concern.

"Aristilas sent his brother to southeast Sicily as early as half a year ago. They were originally from Katana, and as far as I know, Katana, Leotini, Siculi, Taunis and even Syracuse has a large number of helpers they have developed. Dionysius withdrew the army and attacked Great Greece, but provided them with the opportunity. Now the First Army will help them, and Sicily will be turbulent. Di Even if Onius had fled back, it would never be possible to drive those allies as casually as before the war..."

Daveus said easily. Although he was well aware of some of the deployments of Antrapolis in Sicily, the two places were still far apart. The news came often delayed by two days, and the development of things was difficult for him to control.So before sending the First Legion, he also made the worst plan in his mind: The First Legion created some trouble in Sicily and was then wiped out.

But as long as it can trigger the shock of the Sicilian city-states, the Sicilian Greek people's resistance to Syracuse, and the destruction of Syracuse's war potential, this sacrifice is also worth it!Such a state of mind that regards the First Legion as an abandoned son, Daves can only be buried in the heart, it is impossible to say.

Watching Hernipolis sink into contemplation, Davers walked towards the desk filled with letters and copywriting. He not only had to command operations and handle military affairs, but also deal with the affairs of the Dionysian territory.Every day, there are controversial issues in the Senate, and important government affairs are written into letters by Kunogolata and Cornelius, and the messengers ride to the camp, let him make a decision, approve, and then return the picture. Rie.Therefore, couriers in special costumes are frequently seen riding back and forth on the avenue every day.

Daveus saw a roll of unopened letters in the middle of his desk and asked in doubt: "When did this letter come from?"

"Oh!" Henipolis just thought of it: "It was delivered at noon and said it was a very important thing! But at the time you were commanding the battle, I wanted to wait a moment... I forgot the result... …"

Daveus looked at Hernipolis, who was confessing his head angrily and amusingly, and said sternly: "Your clerk can be regarded as unqualified, and you can't make such mistakes again next time!"

"Your Majesty, I won't commit anymore!" Hernpolis nodded again and again.

Daveus unrolled the scroll, and his expression became dignified under the oil lamp that was blazing.

"Your Majesty, what happened?" Henripolis asked busy.

Daveus tapped the desk with his left hand, and said in a deep voice: "Mesapi and Puchti invaded Tarantum in a big way."

"Ah... they tore the armistice agreement!" Hernipolis exclaimed.

"If the agreement has no power to support it, it will be a piece of waste paper." Daveus said coldly that he did not take it for granted: "Tarantum had torn the covenant because we were invaded by the Siracusa army. Now Mesapi, The Puchti people will also be greedy because Tarantum's main force has been captured by us. This is the retribution of the goddess of revenge."

"But Tarantum is not our Dionysian, can they block the Mesapi-Puchetti coalition's attack?" asked Henripolis, although he hoped to "incorporate Laos into Dai The request of "Onia" has not been submitted to the Senate, but he has regarded himself as a Dionysian in his heart, so he is not worried about Tarantum, but after the capture of Tarantum What impact will it have on the Dionysian Union.

"Of course it's impossible to stop it. This time the Maple Coalition has a total of 30,000 people. Tarantum probably doesn't even have 3000-year-old civic soldiers." Davies tapped the letter with his finger, and his eyes shone strangely: " So the Tarantum Senate urgently sent the messenger Polydorus to Turiri, hoping that we would release the more than 10,000 Tarantum captives who were held in captivity. For this reason, Tarantum is willing to join our Dionysian League ."

After hearing Daveus's words, Hernipolis widened her eyes and was shocked.Unlike Heraclea and Metapontum, this is Tarantum!The strength in Greater Greece is not weaker than the traditional powerhouse of Crotone!Although there are some alliances with a long history in the Dionysian League, there has not been a real big state such as Lockley and Crotone joining. (Although Lijim joined the Dionysian League, Since the original Dionysia was not too strong, it was more like an equal alliance with Dionysia than a subsidiary). If Tarantum joins the alliance, it will undoubtedly make the Dionysia alliance in the Greek city-state The status of the company has greatly improved.

"Herni, how do you think we should respond to this request made by Tarantum?" Daveus's question made Henripolis recover, and he said excitedly immediately: "Promise him! Of course it is Promise Tarantum!"

"Oh!" Daveus sat on the wooden chair, looked at the excited Hernipolis, and said playfully: "It is so easy to forgive Tarantum? Forgive it for colluding with Syracuse. , Betray our sacred covenant, attack our allies wantonly, trample our territory, and kill our citizens? I'm afraid our people would prefer to see Tarantum captured by Mesapi and Puchti people Eliminate the hatred in their hearts!"

"But...but if we agreed to Tarantum's request, our strength would be strengthened!" Hepolis replied unconvincedly.

"A subsidiary confederacy only, it can neither increase taxes for the alliance nor send its main force to the war, and when we are in difficulty, it can not only provide too much help, but also withdraw from the alliance at any time; on the contrary, When it is in a disaster, we must also save it in accordance with the covenant, just like Heraclea and Metapontoum in this war are good examples." Daveus said disapprovingly, apparently not against the tower Rantum confuses this seemingly favorable suggestion.

After the words of Daphes, the excited Hernipolis gradually calmed down. He thought about it and asked, "Your Majesty, do you want to reject Tarantum's request? Let Tarantum be aboriginal Capture?"

"No, if Tarantum is captured by the Mep Allied forces, the situation of Metapuntum and Heraklia will also be dangerous, and now that Turiri is defensively empty, I don’t want to see the land of Amendolara again. Invaded by the enemy!" Dafus sighed helplessly and said complexly: "It's just that the conditions proposed by Tarantum did not meet my expectations."

"Does your Majesty want you to merge Tarantum into the Dionysian Union?!" Genippolis said in surprise: "I am afraid that the arrogant Tarantum citizens will not agree." As Dionysian Academy Among the students, Genipolis had seen the habits of Tarantum scholars who came from the Pythagorean school several times and came to exchange, so I was touched.