Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

And Tapirus calmly confronted the most powerful people in Rome, said with a loud voice: "Dear Roman veterans, King Daveus of the Kingdom of Dionia asked me to bring you Sincere greetings. Before I left, he repeatedly told me,'Although he has passed through Rome in the future, he knows that Rome is a great city-state, and he has a deep respect for Rome!..."

Tapirus's words did not seem to be hypocritical. They were beyond everyone's expectations and made them feel moved. After all, some rumors about Dionysian King Daveus, they also heard that they can get his praise, they also feel that Rong Youyan.

"Your Majesty Daphes also hopes that my mission will not affect his goodwill towards Rome, and this precious peace between Rome and Dionysia!" Tapirus's next words turned sharply Let the elders of Rome tighten their hearts and listen to him say loudly: "Walsey has formed an alliance with us Dionysia. Dionysia hopes that Rome will stop its aggression against the territory of Walsey and return the occupied territory, Armistice between the two sides!"

Tapirus's voice just fell, and there was an uproar in the venue.

A person stood up in the crowd and asked with anger: "What if Rome doesn't stop?"

Tapirus responded with confidence: "Then Dionysia will fulfill his covenant with Walsey and send troops to stop the war!"

The whole venue suddenly looked like a fry pan, and there was a lot of controversy.

The previous man even asked angrily: "You Dionia are far away from the south, what qualifications are there to interfere in our affairs in Rome?!"

Tapirus replied calmly: "Dionysia had no intention of interfering in Rome, we just fulfilled the obligations of our allies."

"Do you know that Dionysia, the Walsi people came to invade our allies first, and then we fought back, and the Walsi people should naturally be punished!" another shouted.

"You Rome acted in accordance with the covenant, so do we." Tapirus replied unhurriedly.

"Donians, don’t think that you occupy the south, think that you are strong, you can run to Rome to show your power! As long as you dare to send troops to this land, our Roman warriors will let you taste the true war Pain!" Another man shouted angrily, and attracted some elders to respond.

Tapirus responded indignantly: "Dionia has no intention of showing off force, but does not fear any strong enemies. The forces that have been defeated by us in the past are proof."

The riots in the veteran’s yard tended to expand. At this time Paulus, who was sitting in the front row, stood up and shouted: "Dionysian, please go back to the hotel, wait for us to discuss, make a decision, and then go inform you."

Tapirus nodded his approval, and he also reminded: "I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. Any delay will cause more casualties for the Walsi and your Roman soldiers. This is neither your expectation, nor is it. What our lord wants to see!"

Tapirus's seemingly good-hearted words implied a threat to Rome, which caused even more screams from the elders, but he resolutely stepped out of the meeting place without fear.

Paulus walked to the center of the venue and said aloud: "Dear fathers and newcomers, please be quiet! Please be quiet! ... The Dionysians ask us to stop the attack on Walsey. What is your opinion?"

The man who yelled Tapirus many times before said: "Will you still ask, of course, don't pay attention! Our citizens have won the chance to beat the Walseys after many bloody battles. , How could it be easy to let go of Walsey because of a word from the Dionysians!"

"Pantius, it's easy for you to say this. Dionysia has rarely had diplomatic contact with Rome before. I'm afraid you don't know much about it. Although the kingdom has only been established for more than ten years, it has already occupied In the entire southern part of Italy, even the powerful Samone was defeated by it, and had to become its ally. Even the Carthages were afraid of it by three points and actively renewed the agreement with it.

Although we are now free from the embarrassment of being defeated by the Celtics, our strength has been restored, even stronger than before.But compared with Dionysia, like a goat facing a bull, the difference in strength is too great. If Dionysia is involved in this area, it will be a big trouble for Rome!"There was a person at the back of the meeting who stood up and said seriously. The person who said this was Fabius Ambustus, a highly respected veteran known for his strong patriotic enthusiasm.

"Of course I don’t know much about Dionysia as much as you nobles, but I will never give in because of the fear of the power of Dionysia! Don’t forget that Roman civilians need more land to let them Escape from poverty, to ease the conflict with us, if we stop the war against the Walsi people and return to the occupied land. Then, we previously promised the civilians' commitment to distribute land from the newly occupied Walsi town It cannot be achieved! Unless all of you nobles agree to allocate a large amount of public land in the city-state to allocate to them, you will see—" Pantius Komilius coldly looked around and said aloud: "Civilian anger will erupt again!"

The noise in the venue was suddenly much lower, and Fabianus Ambustus looked a little ugly.

At this time, Paulus said: "Hey, Pantius, don't be excited. Whether the people sitting in this venue are nobles or civilians, they have no less love for Rome than you, especially respectable Ambustus. Not to mention that in the battle of Cremerie nearly a hundred years ago, his family of 306 people almost sacrificed in order to resist the attacks of thousands of lovers on Rome! Ten years ago, After the defeat of the Aria war, Celtic's army advanced to Rome, and the whole city was panicking. Ambustus decided to go to the Celtic camp on the north bank of the Tiber to persuade Celtic King Brunus, although in the end Failure, his courage still admires the people! It’s not that you lose the risk of diving into the Capitoli surrounded by the Celtics to get back the courageous action appointed by the dictator of Camillus..."

Paulus's words come to an end, Ambustus has a glorious face, other veterans also began to respond, and began to criticize Pantius' unreasonableness to his elders.

Although Pantius did not speak, his face remained somewhat dissatisfied.

Paulus didn’t really care about his fellow military officer’s mood. He set his sights on the front row of the meeting place, where an old man was sitting. On the ivory wooden chair, there are actually many free spaces.

But the elders of the Senate did not underestimate him for this reason. Instead, like Paulus, his eyes were full of respect. He was Lucius Valerius Poti, who had served as the Roman magistrate many times. Tous.

"Uncle, what do you think of the unreasonable demands made by the Dionysians?" Paulus asked respectfully.He and the old man are not immediate relatives, but both of them belong to the Valerius clan, and they belong to the same Portitus family.

Portitus opened his turbid eyes and said slowly, "We don't have to immediately reject Dionysia's request. After all, something as important as this cannot be decided in a short time. We can talk to Dionys Can the Asians negotiate slowly..."

Paulus's eyes lit up, and he understood what the uncle meant, that was-drag!

"No, never give the Dionysians hope! In order to avoid future troubles, we should simply reject them!" An old man next to Portitus objected loudly.

He is Pueblius Cornelius Maruginenes, and his prestige is not lost to the Roman veteran of Portitos. Once the elders were frightened by Dionysia's power and did not accept his opinion.

Finally, Ambustus took Portitus’s words and made specific suggestions: “We should send a messenger to rush to notify Camulus and Frius to let them deal with the Tuskulon as soon as possible. Then, without returning to the city, he quickly rushed to Satnikum, assisted Lisinius and Quintus, attacked Walsey, and occupied the land as much as possible in a short time!..."

When he said this, Pantius glanced at him, and Paulus nodded.

"In addition, be sure to contact Carthage as soon as possible to see what they have to say about Dionia's sudden involvement in the Latium area?!" Portitus also reminded.

"I'm afraid we should also remind our colonies and allies to prepare in advance..." Pantius said.

...

Finally, the Roman Senate made a decision.

They sent a messenger to inform Tapirus, pretending to say sincerely: "The Senate is already considering a truce, but because of the expedition of four military and political officials, without their consent, in accordance with the legal procedures of Rome, it was impossible to make The final decision, so please wait for a while..."

Tapirus did not have a deep understanding of the political system of Rome. He judged from the polities of the Kingdom of Dionysia and the surrounding Greek city-states. The absence of so many generals in the city seems to have a great influence on the resolution of the Senate. In particular, they are still the parties, so he said with difficulty: "My king is waiting for my return, I hope the Roman Senate will give me a final answer as soon as possible! I can wait, but King Dionia has no patience to wait !"

He thought he had a decent response, but he did not know the power of the Roman Senate. It was not only the highest administrative organ in Rome, but also the highest supervision of the life of all countries. The consul was only the executor of any resolution of the Senate. The ruling officer, but a military and political officer who favors the military, has less power.