Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

After half a day of discussion, they quickly re-determined the terms of the negotiations, allowing Krithorpes to return to Greater Greece.

In the end, Dionysia and Sparta signed the famous "Double King Peace Treaty" (that is, the king of Dionysia and the Spartan finally signed the peace treaty). The content of the peace treaty is roughly: First, Sparta Keep peace with Dionia, non-aggression, friendly exchanges;

Second, with the Adriatic midline and north-south borders, Sparta views the Western Mediterranean as Dionysia's sphere of influence. No troops or warships are allowed to enter, and no messengers should be sent to join any city-state in the Western Mediterranean. The alliance, or inciting and supporting other city-states to conduct hostile actions against Dionia; similarly, Dionysia regards the area east of the Adriatic Sea as the sphere of influence of Sparta, and no troops or warships are allowed to enter. Conclude an alliance with any other city-state in the Eastern Mediterranean, or incite and support other city-states in hostilities against Sparta;

Third, considering that Syracuse still belongs to the Spartan confederation, Dionia promised not to infringe the territorial interests of Syracuse and not to force Siracusa to join Dionyan’s alliance.However, Tarantum in Greater Greece does not have any covenant relationship with Sparta. The conflict with Dionysia belongs to the internal affairs of Great Greece. According to the second principle of the contract, Sparta will not be allowed to intervene;

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The term of the friendly agreement is ten years. After expiration, if both parties have no objection, they will renew the contract.

Dionysia and Sparta signed this agreement, which was not announced.After all, the two sides regard other city-states as having nothing to share the Mediterranean without permission. It is too much to hear, and it will do no good to both parties.

However, after signing the agreement, Kirithops specially went to Tarantum to announce the decision of Sparta to its council: Sparta will not intervene in Tarantum.

The generals of Tarantum and the members of the deliberations heard such words as mourning, and there was a wailing in the deliberations.

Two days later, Tarantum sent a messenger to Dionia to express his willingness to accept Dionysia’s conditions and become the Union’s “free city”.

After signing the "Tarantum Merged into the Dionysian Union" agreement, the Turriy House of the Elderly began to release Tarantum captives in batches and for a long period of time, as directed by Daveus.Why not release them all at once?Davers mainly considered that Tarantum had a precedent of destroying the alliance, and fearing that it would benefit, he would suddenly repent, and the main force of Dionysia will temporarily sit in the Silitium and deal with Great Greece together with Davers. Some post-war matters cannot be returned in time.At the same time, Davers also wanted to make Tarantum suffer a little bit more, which would correct their arrogant personality and facilitate future management.

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After Dionysius' defeat in the Siracusa city, he returned to Ortygia again, and Gerolis urged the First Army of Dionysia not to leave for the time being, and to be stationed at Heksamen, so that Can get their assistance.At the same time, Herolis reorganized the order in the city, formed a new defense force, and asked the First Corps to send a team officer to guide the Syracuse civilian soldiers to defend the isthmus walls.

The failure of Dionysius made the people in the port area no longer neutral, and sent troops to the city to accept the command of Herolis.

Ten days later, the new Syracuse leadership led by Herolis, who signed a treaty with Dionia, welcomed the first batch of Syracuse civic soldiers who returned to Sicily from Great Greece. , Herolis is more confident.

Dionysius sent ships with small groups of mercenaries to land on the coast of Syracuse for harassment.

After another seven or eight days, the Spartan messenger Fibidas arrived in Syracuse, formally recognized Syracuse's new government, and reiterated his covenant with Syracuse.

The new Syracuse regime, with dual support from Dionia and Sparta, made the Greek city-state on the south coast of Sicily, hesitant, finally decide to sever ties with Dionysius and turn to Herolis and others Send messengers to convey their kindness.

Dionysius is now completely isolated and helpless. Although the "rebels" cannot break through the solid barriers and enter the island of Ortigia, his hope of regaining Syracuse is basically impossible.What worries him even more is that the food on the island is rapidly consuming, which is only enough for more than a month.

At this moment, Fibidas made a bold move. He ignored the danger and entered Ortigia alone, and had a frank conversation with Dionysius.

Eventually, under the guarantee of Fibidas, Dionysius agreed to lead his family and his supporters, as well as the more than 1,000 mercenaries, to leave the island of Ortigia to Sparta.At the same time, the Syracuse Council agreed to provide ten three-tier paddle warships free of charge in order to allow Dionysius to leave Sicily as soon as possible.

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Seeing Dionysius standing on the pier trestle, Philistos stared at the island of Ortigia for a long time. The entire fleet was ready and was waiting for him, so he disembarked and persuaded him: "Di Onius, let's go."

"Phillistos, my best friend." Dionysius stood in front of him, but his voice seemed ethereal and distant: "I can see...the Syracuse people, whether in peacetime or in During the war, there is always a constant...continual infighting, which consumes its energy, and cannot use its power to expand its territory and seek more benefits for Syracuse itself!"

"Yes, Dionysius, that's why I fully support you." Philistos said with emotion, casually expressing his reasons for following him.

"So I don't think that Herolis can correct this bad habit of the Syracuse..." Dionysius continued quietly.

"Herolis is too pursuing ideals, often self-righteous, easy to go to extremes, but lacking the courage and fierceness, he can't control Syracuse!" Philistos was talking about this who deceived himself, and When talking to a friend who was imprisoned, the tone was calm as if talking about a stranger.

"In this troubled world, blood must be used to deter the people and use force to conquer the enemies! Herolis will not understand, and fortunately he will not!" Dionysius's cold smile appeared on his face, pointing at Austria. On the north side of Tigia Island: "Without my common enemy, I dare to swear to Apollo that within half a year, Syracuse will inevitably be in civil strife, and that is when we return!"

"The people are forgetful. When Syracuse loses the status of Sicilian hegemony and the Syracuses suffer the contempt of the Gentiles, they will soon feel the cruelty of reality and they will miss you again! I even I think they will not only resist you, but also warmly welcome you into Syracuse!" Philistos agreed with Dionysius's words, he said seriously, this is also their willingness to follow Dioni One of the reasons Hughes left.

"Hahaha, Apollo will bless us, just as he has blessed us many times before!" Dionysius turned around with a smile, and suddenly he remembered something, and his face became somber again: "But Dior Niah is a big trouble, we need to specifically deal with it and discuss some countermeasures..."

The two discussed in a low voice and boarded the ship.

The bugle sounded, wooden oars hit the sea, and ships sailed away from the island of Ortygia and headed east.

The news of "Dionysius left Sicily" quickly spread throughout Syracuse, and the people of the city shouted with joy.

The big stone that had been crushed in his heart was removed, and Herolis felt light and full. He will lead the people to regain the prosperity of Syracuse, and he has full confidence in himself.

In the middle of this fleet towards Sparta is a large passenger ship, with Dionysius and his followers, as well as his family on this ship.

At this time, Dionysius, Philistos, Hiparinus, and Fibidas were chatting in the cabin.

"Now it seems that Dionysia threatened to attack Lokri at the beginning, I am afraid that he wanted to lure us to send troops to Syracuse as soon as possible to land in Greater Greece." Dionysius said in exasperation.

"Listening to you, did you lead an army to invade Great Greece or were you tempted by the Dionysians?!" Fibidas showed disdain.

"Conquering Great Greece is indeed one of my goals!" Dionysius, already an exile, seemed very frank at this moment: "But I overestimated the power of Syracuse and underestimated Dionysia, especially Daphes! I thought I had attached great importance to the young man, but his military command capability was still beyond my expectations. I did not expect that he could quickly repulse my instigious army of Samone and quickly return to the division. Riy, defeated my army at sea and on land with unique tactics! ... Philistos, I really should listen to you, don’t rush to attack Great Greece, but spend a few years to consolidate it well. Syracuse’s supremacy in Sicily has given the people who are tired of the war enough rest! Then even if the Great Greek War fails, we can keep Sicily!..."

"Now it is useful to say that, we have all been driven out of the Western Mediterranean!" Siparinus said angrily.

"Of course it works!" Dionysius experienced the frustration when he first left, and now has regained his confidence: "Learning lessons and avoiding making the same mistakes next time. We were not like that. Every time we encountered a setback, the next One time it became stronger and stood taller, so eventually Siracusa became the overlord of Sicily!"

Fibidas watched Dionysius with his eyes cold, and did not conceal his ambitions. He did not intend to speak. He did not expect Dionysius to focus on him and said, "Fibidas, when we attacked Great Greece, you think we What should be done to defeat Dionia and avoid today’s ending?"