Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The next day, Tapirus was awakened by the noisy shouts outside the hotel.

He put on his clothes, stood in front of the window, and looked down. He saw hundreds of Romans gathered in front of the hotel. They waved their fists, screamed angrily, and even attempted to break through the guards and rushed into the hotel.

"What are they yelling at?" Tapirus asked the interpreter.

"These Romans are scolding us!" The translator stuttered angrily: "They let us leave the city of Rome... They say that we have no power to interfere with their Roman affairs... They say they are not afraid Dionia, as long as we dare to send troops, they will defeat us!"

Tapirus knew that the translator did not translate directly, and these angry Romans could not have spoken so elegantly, but he didn't care about it at all. There was a saying in the Kingdom of Dionysia called "biting dog" not called."

The gathering of people is increasing, and Tapirus is not afraid.On the contrary, he hoped that they would rush in and injure one or two people in the messenger group. After expanding this diplomatic issue, Rome would not end well, and Tapirus would have more good offices.

But Tapirus's destiny is not fulfilled.

The heavily armed Roman patrol arrived quickly. To disperse these people, some physical clashes occurred on both sides.

Patrol captain Titus Cassius looked a little ugly when he saw Tapirus. He threatened and said: "Dionysians, this is the result of your truce! No land because of the truce. Roman citizens will vent their anger on you, I am afraid this is just the beginning, and I cannot guarantee that every patrol will arrive in time."

Tapirus, after listening to the interpreter's translation, pointed to the Roman people who were shouting angrily and unwilling to leave, and sneered and said, "Is that true? Why are they cursing now,'Damn nobles, we never Allow you to use this matter to cancel the promise to divide us into land and turn it into public land!'..."

Cassius was speechless, even in front of the Dionysian messenger, and scolded angrily: "Damn civilian!"

Then Tie Qing smiled and warned the messenger group: "In view of the anger that the Roman civilians are facing you, I hope you will stay in the hotel these days and do not go out, otherwise something will happen, it is not our responsibility!"

That being said, before leaving, Cassius sent additional soldiers in front of the hotel to protect their safety.

Nobles and civilians... Tapirus looked at the long figure of Cassius, thoughtfully...

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It was very easy for Rome to inform Carthage about the Dionysian Envoy, because since the two sides established a closer military alliance two years ago, a special Carthage envoy was stationed in the city of Rome.On the one hand, he was responsible for contacting the Roman Senate and dispatching aid to Rome; on the other hand, he was strengthening the trade between Carthage and Rome and monopolizing the sale of certain commodities.It is precisely because of the full support of Carthage in the past few years that Rome has always maintained an absolute advantage in the battle with the surrounding forces. Not only has it quickly recovered its strength, but its expansion has also far exceeded the period of its previous life.

When the Carthage messenger Archiega learned of the arrival of the Dionysian envoy from the Roman military and political officer Paulus, he couldn't help but be surprised. The first thing he thought of was: The Dionysians were in Sicily two years ago The Tanikian tribe that wiped out the Sikels who were strongly supported by Carthage in secret, is now targeting Carthage-backed Rome in northern Italy?

Paulus saw Archiega in deep contemplation and asked softly, "Now the Dionysians are urging us to reply. We want to know what Carthage has to say about this?"

"Don't reply for the time being, I will immediately send someone back to the Carthage House!" Archiega said cautiously.

"Dear Archie, the argent!" Paulus asked a small step forward, bowing his head slightly and posing in a polite manner: "If... I mean if there is no last between Rome and Dionia Achieving a good result leads to... conflict, will Carthage support Rome?"

Aciega’s eyes immediately glanced at Paulus, staring for a moment. As a member of the Hanno faction, he was well aware of Hanno’s conservative style, so he said cautiously: "This is a very important problem, I can’t To answer, a decision must be made by the Carthage House of Elders! Carthage and Dionia have been in friendly relations for more than ten years, and have just renewed the friendly agreement. It is more difficult to make this decision! But... …"Achiega showed a hint of impulse: "Personally, I would like to support you in Rome, and teach the arrogant Dionysians!"

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When the Roman messenger rushed to inform Camulus, Camulus had already led his army on the way back to Rome.

After learning that Rome led the troops to attack, the Tustron people not only did not resist, but opened the city gate to welcome them, and expressed to Rome that they had no rebellious intentions.

The lenient Camulus recognized the loyalty of the Tustron people. Instead of letting the army into the city, he waited for the high-ranking Tustroun to swear to God and make a promise before returning to the army.

On the way, Camulus froze at the news from the messenger.Not to mention that he is already a well-known roman general in central Italy, but he really doesn't know much about Dionia, only that this kingdom occupies the entire southern Italy and is powerful.

The rise of Dionia was too short, and these more than ten years were the turbulent autumn of Rome. Camulus spent most of his time on the battlefield. How can there be extra free time to study far in the south Kingdom of Dionysia.

And another military officer from civilians, Frius, knew that Dionysia was poor, but the young and angry he said with dissatisfaction: "The Senate is too cautious and should directly reject this Dionysian messenger. Unreasonable demand! If Dionys dare to send troops to Latham, we will defeat it completely and let this kingdom know how powerful we are in Rome!"

"Such a major event is decided by the Senate, we don't have to worry about it," Camillus warned him: "What we need to worry about now is how to attack the Walseys."

Frius heard that he dared not make any further comments. The last time he failed in the battle, if it was not saved by Camulus, he might not be able to escape the accusation of the Senate. The expedition's assistant made him completely convinced of Camiros.

After a while, Frius said: "Well, we obeyed the order and led the army directly to Satnikum. But before changing the marching route, we had to say a word to the soldiers, lest they protest again."

When he finished speaking, he saw Camillus not answering, holding his chin, thinking about something.

"Camilus! Camulus!..." Frius screamed several times.

Camillus regained his eyes, his eyes bright, and he said in a deep voice: "No, we should not go to Satnikum, we go to Antium!"

Frius froze: "Why?"

"Now Quintus and Lisinius are leading the army to siege Satnikum, and Walsey also mobilized the army to try to guard it. Even if we rushed, it would be difficult to break Sartniku in a short time. Mum, but the Senate hopes that we can occupy more of the Walsi land as soon as possible... Antioum is far from Satnikum and is on the side and back. I am afraid that we will be negligent. If we attack it, it is very likely Be successful."

Frius's eyes lit up: "Just like saving Priest before?"

"Yes." Camulus nodded confidently.

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Just four days before Camulus led his army to invade the territory of Walsey, the Dionysian envoy Carrias took a boat from Poseidonia, entered the city of Naples, and then east into the mountains of Samona, Came to the center town of Kautini, one of the four major races of Samoney, Kautim, and met with his chief Segowani, and expressed to him: King Dionysia v. Kautini The soldiers frequently invaded the Campania Alliance territories’ serious concerns, hoping that Cautini would not violate the covenant again, restrain his people, and ensure that similar things would not happen again.

Segowani just said lightly: "I see."

Then, he put forward a bad face: if he was allowed to agree to the conditions of Dionia, but Dionysia could no longer deal with Quinnock, the leader of Nacera, a town in southern Cautini. , Let alone send the priests of Hades into their territory...

Coupling and assimilating Nacera is the established strategy of Dionia, and Carias certainly cannot promise Segowani’s request.

As a result, he was neglected in Kautim, and even received loud insults and humiliation by some of the Kautini people. Segowani not only stopped it, but also gloated over it.

Carias returned to Poseidonia with anger and wrote a letter to the Turriy House, describing truthfully what happened to him and what he saw, and made a judgment: Cauti The Nepalese are likely to launch an attack on the Campania League again soon!

Daveus had negotiated with the Ministry of Military Affairs in advance, and Carrias' judgment did indeed conform to the practice of the Cautini people over the past two years: every time Dionysia sent an envoy to condemn the Cautini aggression The Cautini will soon launch an attack on the Campania League.

It seems that this chief of Cautini has a rebellious attitude towards Dionia and always likes to fight against it.

Therefore, after urgent discussions with the Ministry of Military Affairs, Davers decided to immediately dispatch the Third Army to assist the Campania League against the upcoming invasion of the Samonei-Kautini tribe.

After receiving an urgent order from the Ministry of Military Affairs, the Third Army Corps immediately dispatched cavalry to inform the towns of the Lucania region, and issued a mobilization order to the soldiers of the Third Army.