Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Negotiate?!" Okritton was startled.

"Yes. The Syracuse hopes to stop the war with Dionia, abandon their land occupied in Great Greece and support their Lockley confederacy, in exchange for allowing the troops in the Siritan city to return safely to Sicily..." Dave Si Zhengsai said.

"King Daveus, are you ready to agree to their terms?" Okritton asked immediately.

"I'm thinking about... As you just said, Dionia has had many difficulties from the beginning of the war to the present, not only the food problem, but also because the citizens are out to fight, the affairs within the alliance are basically all Desolation, the war-weariness of the people is also rising... Alas!..." Davers sighed his head.

"King Daveus, I don’t think you can stop the truce with Syracuse at this time, because Dionysia’s national strength cannot be compared with Syracuse, don’t look at Syracuse’s successive defeats in Greater Greece, but It only takes a year or two of rest, and it is possible to reassemble a huge army and invade Great Greece again! In fact, we at Carthage had such a painful lesson in the battle with Syracuse! Is one or two years enough to restore the power of Great Greece, which has already suffered huge damage?!" Okreton reminded loudly, looking extremely concerned.

"Then..." Daveus asked hesitantly: "Your suggestion is..."

"To completely destroy the Syracuse army in Sicily!" Ocreton snapped: "It would be better if Dionysius could be captured. He is the culprit of all wars in Sicily and Great Greece!"

Daphes felt he had vaguely seen Carthage's attitude towards Syracuse in this war, but he was still going to explore Carthage's bottom line deeper, so he continued to question in a hesitant tone Tao said: "As you just said, Syracuse is far more powerful than I Dionya. Even if this army is eliminated, Syracuse in Sicily can continue to threaten the security of Greater Greece, Dionysia is always in danger of facing war, so... what should we do to completely eliminate this danger?"

"Completely eliminated? Then simply destroy Syracuse! But this is something that even Carthage can't do, and Dionysia can't do it!" Ocreton's proud tone drew in Hernipolis sneered. Under the blame of Davos, Hernipolis bowed her head again to finish her work.

Okreton, conscious of his magnanimity, ignored the rudeness of this young man and continued to point the way for Dionysia’s next move: “Although Dionya is difficult to eliminate Syracuse, he can weaken it. The power of Syracuse and its countless confederates are the reasons that Dionysius dared to attack Great Greece, and they are also the objects of Dionysius's squeeze and exploitation. According to our knowledge of Carthage These Greek people were full of resentment against Dionysius, and the news of Dionysia’s victory over the army of Dionysius gave them the courage to resist.

Isn't your army already landed in Sicily now?!As long as Dionia’s army continues to fight in eastern Sicily, the Greek city-states and people will rise up in support of your dictatorship against Dionysius, and the Sicilian alliance established by Syracuse will be broken. Rakuza can no longer be the overlord of Sicily!"Occleton said more and more excited, even clenched his fists."

Dave's expression was calm, and he quietly exchanged glances with Genipus, who had just quietly walked out of the big account and returned quickly, and then said slowly: It makes sense and makes me feel excited! But the army of Dionysia sent to Sicily was only more than 4,000. It was originally intended to harass and destroy in eastern Sicily, forcing Dionysius to lead some troops to return to Sicily to relieve us The pressure in Greater Greece... but the day before yesterday I received an urgent report from Sicily. Our troops landing in Sicily were attacked by the 20,000-strong army led by General Siracusa and led by Marcias. The situation was very difficult. Fighting in Sicily is not so easy...

If...at this time, you, Carthage, can take advantage of the great opportunity of the Syracuse army to defend its emptiness from its territory, and attack from the west of Sicily to the east, then Syracuse will not be able to resist, not only tin The alliance of Rakuza will easily disintegrate, and even the city of Syracuse, which has not been occupied for a hundred years, is likely to be broken!..."

After listening to the excited and polite words of Daveus, Okreton became a little embarrassed by slamming Fang Qi's expression. He dodged Daveus' seemingly excited eyes, and said: "...Cartha Chi and Syracuse just signed a peace agreement a few years ago... We Carthage abide by the provisions of the agreement and will not violate it within the time limit...Carthage has always kept its promises, which is that Carthage can become the most in the Western Mediterranean The main reason for a wealthy city-state..."

Hernipolis looked at the pretending expression of the Carthage and sneered secretly.

With a disappointed look on his face, Daveus sat down on the wooden chair and whispered, "Ah!...this is a pity..."

"Although we cannot take part in the war with Carthage, we will vigorously assist Dionia!" Okritton said quickly, and he was able to come because the Hano wanted to have a closer relationship with Dionysia. To make a covenant in favor of Carthage, it wasn’t to let Dionia and Syracuse cease arms. If such a result was returned, how dare he face Hano, so he was anxious: "We will not only continue to supply the grain you are in short supply, but also provide well-made weapons, and we... we are also willing to provide a huge loan for Dionia to recruit mercenaries when you are short of soldiers... "

Daphes's eyes lit up and he immediately said, "Great! With Carthage's selfless help, we are confident that we will finally defeat the Syracuses! Hey, go get the paper and pen, I will give Ok Lord Leighton made a list of materials that Dionysia badly needed."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hernipolis immediately got up and handed the pen and paper.

Okreton saw Davos change from frustration to confidence and became so fast, he was a little dumbfounded, and said hurriedly: "King Davos, before you make a list, it’s best to sign a contract with me. New agreement."

"New agreement?" Daveus looked suspicious, but his heart was tight: the real purpose of the Carthaginians' visit this time is finally coming to light!

"Yes, a new agreement. Because under the leadership of King Davos, the excellent performance of the Dionysian army on the battlefield has once again changed the views of our Carthage Senate on this war. Carthage hopes After vigorously assisting Dionia to win the war, Dionia cannot fight Sicily—"

Before the words of Okritton had been finished, he was interrupted by the voice of the captain of the guard, Martius, who opened the curtain and walked into the big tent: "Your Majesty, the report of the First Army is here!"

"Hurry and show it to me!" Daveus can't wait to get a scroll of papyrus bound from the red cloth from Maltius.

The interrupted Okritton couldn't help but widen his curious eyes.

"Great!" Daveus shouted excitedly, and said aloud: "Antonius said in the letter,'The First Army completely defeated the Siracusa coalition led by Masias and occupied Tauro Menion. A large-scale riot occurred throughout the central part of Sicily’s east coast, and the people in Siculi, Katane, Leotini, and Taunis overthrew the dictatorship of Dionysius, while Thira The people of Kuzha also rebelled and drove Dionysius' supporters to Ortijia.'"

Daveus said here, paused for a moment, and added a tone: "Antonius also said,'These newly-independent city-states are afraid of revenge by the powerful Syracuse in the future, and have asked to join Dionysian alliance.'"

"Really?" Hernipolis and Maltius showed surprised expressions.

"Take a look!" Davers handed out the papyrus in his hand with a happy expression.

"Let me see it first!" Despite the courtesy of being a guest, Okritton snatched it with unprecedented agility and could not wait to take a closer look.

Daphes and Genipolis smiled at each other: the battle report was indeed true, but it was not just delivered, but already delivered in the morning.Daphes had Genipolis and Maltius performing the play, but it was an attempt to get rid of Carthage while gaining benefits.

Okritton looked over and over again, an unbelievable look.He didn't expect that he had left Carthage just two days later, and the situation in Nanyi suddenly changed into such a situation, which made him say what he would say "Donia is not allowed to set foot in Sicily after the war.

"This... this... this is really..." Okreton didn't know what to say for a while, and said after a while: "Have everything described here... been confirmed?"

"Admiral Okreton, Dionia has a military law, which stipulates,'No one shall falsely report or falsely report on the military situation. Relegation, execution is more important.'Antonius, although he is the commander of the legion, did not dare to make such a mistake." Daveus answered seriously.

"Of course I don't doubt the report of this General Antonios, but like Scully, Leotini, Cataneo... these city-states have been constantly changing. Carthage has had many contacts with them, very Clear. Their request to join the Dionysian League is most likely just to force the current situation to please Dionya’s army in Sicily, not necessarily sincerely..." Okritton calmed down a little after the shock just now After that, he began to express his dissent.