Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The Spartans knew that the location of the Kalkidik peninsula in northern Greece was very important. It was shaped like a harpoon, and was nicknamed "Poseidon's Trident". It happened to be stuck in this important piece from the mainland of Greece to the Black Sea. In the middle of the route, and the messenger said,'Olympus is actively sending people to contact Thebes and Athens', so the Council of Elders almost passed the resolution "Rescue Macedonia".

In fact, there is an important point. The kings and elders of Sparta did not speak out, saying nothing: they needed Macedonia, an ally in the north, to cooperate with the Spartans, squeezing Thebes in central Greece from south to north. The strategic activity space of the two powerful states of Athens, and the huge source of troops and strong cavalry of Macedonia are exactly what Sparta needs.

After making his decision to send troops, Agsilaus stood up and said solemnly: "I think before we send our army to Kalkidik, it is better to make sure of another important thing."

As soon as he said this, the elders in the venue all changed their faces. They all knew what the important thing Agassius said was, because the ten-year agreement with Dionysia would be in a few months. After the expiry, the elders' council discussed the issue of "whether to continue to conclude a covenant with Dionia" in the past few days, and the result was heated.

Radical elders, led by the young Spartan king Agassipolis, believe that after the end of the Corinth War, Sparta has once again become the overlord of the Greek mainland, and there is no need to worry about Dionysia becoming trouble.On the contrary, Sparta must suppress the expansion of Dionia, and cannot allow it to conquer the Apulian region that is only one Adriatic apart from the Peloponnesian peninsula, because it will affect the Spartan territory. Security poses a threat. After all, this is a "Greek" kingdom that ignores Spartan authority and dares to threaten Sparta.

The stable elders headed by Agsi Laws and others (only on issues involving Dionysia) believed that although Sparta relied on the "King of Peace", it re-dominated the situation in Greece, But compared with before the Corinthian War, Sparta not only weakened its national strength, but also declined its prestige. City-states such as Thebes and Athens may come out to fight against Sparta at any time.Before the complete suppression and unification of the Greek city-states is completed, not only should not provoke this powerful kingdom, but also to prevent Dionysia from actively interfering with Sparta’s exercise of the authority of the executor of the “Contract of Kings” in Greece, Therefore, renewal is very necessary!

"King Agsilaus, the agreement with Dionysia will not expire until January next year, which has a full four months, let us consider this important issue clearly, there is no need to go so hurriedly Make a decision." Agassipolis's uncle and former regent Praxitas said unhurriedly: "After all, it is too important. It is related to the development of Sparta in the next ten years. We must be careful!"

"Because of the importance of this covenant, it is not only related to the development of Sparta in the next ten years, but also to the war we are about to wage, so I want everyone to make a decision as soon as possible!" Agsi Laos Said positively.

"What we fought against the Kalkidike League was not a war, but a battle. As long as our army set foot on the land of the Kalkidike peninsula, waiting for the Olympus would only be a fiasco. "The 30-year-old Agassipolis said confidently that in the past ten years, he has grown from a young king to a Spartan king recognized by the Spartan warriors, and has experienced many battles, especially leading the army. The destruction of Mandinia has won him a lot of praise. Standing among a group of elders in the sixties or seventies, his youth is particularly conspicuous.

Compared with the flamboyant Agassipolis, Agsi Laus, who is already in his 50s, not only has lame feet, gray hair, and a somewhat bent back, he said calmly: "War is unpredictable, otherwise it will We didn’t expect that years ago, it was just a battle to help the Confederate Fokies, which eventually turned into a war that lasted for ten years, and Sparta had to rely on our former enemy, Persia, to end the battle A war that consumes too much of our strength..."

Agassius' words made the elders fall into memories, and then sighed from time to time.

"Now our fighters are going away from Peloponnese and heading to the Kalkidik peninsula, a northern Greek region that we have never fought. I heard that the situation there is very complicated. Not only are there internal battles between city-states, but also Macedonia, The two populated areas of Thessaly, even Thebes and Athens, are connected to them. Will our intervention trigger a new war? This must arouse our vigilance!" We are thoughtful.

"Since the expedition to Kalkidik may produce such a terrible result, then King Agsilaus, why did you support the expedition just now." Praxitas sneered at Agsilaus's insincere remarks.

Agassius retorted without anxiety and anxiety: "I support the expedition, because it is in Spartan’s interest. If the Kalkidic alliance is allowed to grow and remain unchecked, then other Greek city-states will It has formed alliances for role models, which will not only invalidate the "King of the King" contract, but also shake Spartan’s prestige in Greece. Moreover, conquering Macedonia and conquering the Greek city-states on Kalkidike will help us occupy the road. The Black Sea’s waterway in order to threaten Athens’s daring to oppose Sparta in the future. But for the sake of security, before the expedition, we should continue the alliance agreement with Dionia to ensure that when the war in Northern Greece expands, Dior Niah will not intervene.

And even if we conquered Kalkidike, and Argos, Athens, Thebes... these city-states were dissatisfied with us, and to return to prosperity after the Peloponnesian War, Sparta needed Time, so I don’t want... In Sparta’s efforts to develop during this time, a “Persian” similar to the period of the Corinthian War appeared in the Western Mediterranean, embarrassing Sparta!Once renewed with Dionysia, from the previous ten years, Dionyans are still trustworthy..."

"We want to renew the contract, Dionia may not necessarily agree to renew with us." Praxitas said coldly.

"That doesn't exactly detect Dionysia's malice towards Sparta, and we can also prevent it in advance." Agsilaws replied calmly.

"Let's take the initiative to go to the colony to renew the contract with Dionia, which is detrimental to the reputation of Sparta! Why not ask Dionysia to send someone to Sparta to renew the contract?!" Agassipolis was a little unwilling. Said.

Agassius looked at the Spartan king who was beside him, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He persuaded the elders to say: "Spartan has an old saying,'Gorgeous clothes are not as good as Sturdy coarse cloth is durable.'Since we have all taken the initiative to sum up the Greek enemy, Persia, for decades, and provoke infamy for this, why should we care to go to Greater Greece! Is it not during the Corinth War that we actively asked for and wear Did Onia sign the agreement! Everything we do is for the strength of Sparta, and what is personal honor and disgrace!"

Agsilaus said that the elders nodded again and again, while Agassipolis was powerless to refute.Although Agassilaus was on the throne dangerously, and his biggest supporter, Laishande, died in a few years, but not only did he not be neglected in the council of elders, but after more than ten years of business However, its influence in the country is increasing day by day, especially in the council of elders.Because these Spartan elders were brave warriors when they were young, they are now sixty or seventy year olds. Instead of taking risks, most of them prefer stability.

And Agassilaus was a king who liked to use strategy rather than fist. At the beginning, he was the first to propose to sum up with Persia. Therefore, when the Elders Council voted on this matter, the vast majority agreed that "immediately Go to Dionia to discuss the renewal.

The messenger candidates were quickly selected. He was the guest who was responsible for signing the covenant with Dionysia.

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In the central Sicilian town of Kefaluo Itián, many Sicilian tribal leaders met again.

Sitting at the top was the leader of the Tanikan tribe, Akoris. He glanced at the crowd and said aloud, "The leaders, Turui has heard from the news that Laodisian, Lesi Peratus and others have been arrested. The Dionysians were arrested and reportedly about to be tried soon. The things we did before must also be known to the Dionysians, maybe they are preparing for the army and want to declare war on us!"

As soon as the voice fell, there was a commotion in the crowd.

The leaders couldn't hide the shock on their faces. A leader stood up and asked anxiously, "Aconis, are you getting the exact news? Or the rumors you heard?"

"If I said the exact news, what would you do? Chief Zermasis!" Akonis' eyes widened, like the beasts who wanted to eat people, staring at him fiercely.

"Of course... of course to send someone to explain to the Dionysian..." Zemasis whispered.

"Explain what?!" Another leader who is closely related to Akonis sneered sarcastically: "Explain why you want to annex other tribes and snatch the wives of other leaders as your concubines? !"

A few dismissal laughter came from the leaders.

"It's useless to ask Dionia for mercy!" Akonis slammed the armrest, stood up, looked at the leaders, and said aloud: "Look at Diona's past treatment of aliens. Well! Lucania was annexed! Bruti was annexed! Mesapi was annexed! Pucciti was annexed! Now they are annexing Danny! Dionysian would not allow aliens to exist independently! Say Perhaps in the eyes of the greedy Dionysian king, we Sikers have long become his next annexation target! We violated the covenant, attacked and invaded other tribes, and gave him an excuse to wage war, maybe Dionia’s troops are being sent to Sicily on their way!..."

The leaders were again in an uproar.

A leader immediately asked aloud, "Akonis, what shall we do?"