Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The last sentence brightened Christoya's eyes, and she smiled with a smile: "Your Majesty, give you a joke, what are you doing so seriously, every time you ask me, I didn't take it seriously!" "

Speaking of which, she lifted her upper body with her hand and leaned against Daveus’ couch, almost snuggling against his chest, her eyes twitching and said softly: "In the past few months, you have been busy with drought , It finally rained today, and you should relax too. Let me and my sister accompany you tonight..."

"Sister!..." Although Christopher's voice was very low, Agnes, who was on the side, was still able to hear it, and her face flushed.

Daveus heard quite a bit of emotion: the drought of some time ago and the war that may occur next time put him under great pressure. He really needs to relax!

He was about to tease the shy love Ganesi, a female slave walked through the rain and hurriedly hurried: "Master, the guard came, and the veteran Amintas insisted on coming to see you!"

It's so late, Amintas still coming to see me?!With a move in his heart, Daphes gently rubbed Christosia's incense shoulders and said with a smile: "I'll go to see Amintas first, you two will wait for me in the bedroom at night."

With that said, he got up and went to the study.

Watching Daveus leave, the smirk on Kristoa's face disappeared and his expression became serious, saying, "Agriness, don't you find it strange?! It's raining for the first time in eight months, Your Majesty." I was not very happy, and it was so late that Amintas came to see him, something important must have happened! I think, I am afraid it is a war!"

"War?!" Agnes was startled, showing a little worry at random.

Christoya got up from the couch and shouted outside: "Molina! Quickly bring the children in. They have been exposed to the rain for a long time and it is easy to catch cold."

After that, she looked at Agnes again and said undoubtedly: "Tonight, our sisters will accompany your majesty so that he can relax and go to my bedroom."

"...Okay...Okay." In the end, the concern for Davers outweighed shyness, and Agnes nodded hesitantly.

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"Your Majesty, I'm here to ask you to send our first legion to Walsey to help them repel the Romans!" In Dafs's study, Amintas spoke his intentions directly.

Daveus was not surprised. When he heard him come to see him, he already had speculation in this regard. He looked at the veteran who had started to spend his time but was still strong. Mintas, my old friend, to Dionysia, Rome is just a small enemy. You are the most experienced army commander, the first army you lead is the most powerful army, Our real enemy is in the south, on Sicily, in Africa. Once Carthage really declares war on us, your first legion will be the first to be sent to Sicily to fight against the country since the establishment of Dionysia Carthage, the most powerful enemy! The first legion will be used on the blade, I hope you understand!"

After hearing this, Amintas looked a little hesitant, but he soon became firm again: "Your Majesty, the Second Legion, the Fourth Legion, the Fifth Legion, and even the Sixth Legion are not weak now. As for the First Army, they can completely repel the Carthage attacks. But going north to fight against Rome is a rare opportunity for independent leaders. I hope that Your Majesty can give me such a chance!" Amintas said quite straightforwardly , But this is his style.

Seeing the determination in Amintas' eyes, Daphes suddenly understood: Over the years, this comrade-in-arms who has followed him from Persia to Great Greece has given him support many times, but has never asked for rewards, and has always stayed in the army. , Resolutely execute his orders, become his sharp knife to attack the city and defeat the enemy, but he is not without care.

Antonios leads the army and conquers Syracuse in Sicily; Alexis leads the army and conquers Copsa and Enona, and later conquers Dawn; Heroes who is younger than him Leading the army and conquering the Rocky region; even Prosius (that is, Leotizides), who became a citizen of Dionys after the establishment of the Dionysian Union, led the army alone and conquered Sikel Recently, Lizaru, who was also a Lukanian, led the Third Army and the Allied forces of Campania to defeat the Kaoutini.

And Amintas, who thinks that he is older than them and has more experience on the battlefield, certainly feels bitter. As a general, who does not want to lead the army, defeat the enemy, and win honor for himself.

It seems that I was negligent!Davers tapped the back of the chair with his finger: refused Amintas' request?This will undoubtedly hurt the old friend's heart, and it will make the old comrades in the past feel that they have alienated their concern after becoming king, but agree with Amintas' request?I am indeed worried that Amintas, who is already fighting bravely, will make the First Army in trouble because of his eagerness to make achievements!...So what should I do?

Daveus meditated, his eyes gradually brightening, and he said slowly: "Amintas, I can inform the Military Department to go to the Waltsey instead of the First Army, but you must promise me a request!"

Amintas had seen Dafus not talking before, thinking he would disagree, and he was overjoyed when he heard this, and said quickly: "Don't say it's a request, I promised ten requests, just let me go !"

Daveus laughed: "It is not a difficult request, but it is very helpful to you. Purtorins, you should know it. He once assisted Alexis to capture Copsa and Enona, and he helped Li before. Zaru defeated the Cautini people. He knows the situation in the north. I sent him to assist you. I believe it will be very helpful for you to defeat the Romans."

"Your Majesty, you can rest assured that I am very happy to work with Purtorins and will definitely get along well with him!" Amintas immediately promised.

Daveus nodded and said, "Hurry back to take a good rest. Tomorrow you will be busy preparing for the expedition. It is best to lead the First Legion out the day after tomorrow."

"Yes!" Amintas immediately stood up. After solemnly paying a military salute, he felt unable to express the excitement and gratitude in his heart, and stepped forward to give Davers a powerful hug.

Davies watched him leave happily, and he was quite touched: In the past few years, he has neglected the feelings of these old people. Should we consider them more?

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After sending off Amintas, Daphes was thinking: immediately rushed to Christoya’s bedroom to see if his two wives were really waiting for him. Christoya’s previous joking proposal still He was quite moved.

At this moment, the servant came to report again: Sostatus asked for advice.

Davers stunned: What's the matter with this guy coming so late?

Kunogolata mentioned his eldest son to Davers several times during his lifetime, saying that he was out of character, easy to work, and partial to fantasy.

But in fact, after the investigation by Aristilas, Sostatus was very talented in business.Especially after the Southern-Italian War, Sostatus used the money he had earned to build a larger fleet and seized the business opportunities of Dionysia who acquired a lot of land but lacked people and materials. From the Eastern Mediterranean, Greek immigrants were continuously transported. At the same time, they opened up the corn-rich Carthage and the sea trade routes of Egypt. They bought a lot of low-cost food and earned a lot of money for themselves. Contributed to the stability of the new territory.

Since then, Sostatus has continuously opened up new trade channels, such as the Celtic area north of the Iberian Peninsula, the Illyria area on the north side of the Adriatic Sea... Commodities and wine in exchange for unique goods in these areas, such as gold, silver, iron, zinc... and other metal ores, amber, agate, fur... and other rare goods, once again let his wealth skyrocket.

At the same time, he also loves to help other Dionysian businessmen, often subsidizes them, and loves to join them in sea trade... Nowadays, he is already a famous big businessman in the kingdom, especially in Turui The influence among businessmen in the region is huge.

So even if Davis doesn't care about his father, he won't be too slow.

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"...Your Majesty, I know Ionis. He is a slave. He has always been cautious in his work. How dare he run boldly to the forbidden land of the Carthaginians and secretly acquire silver ore. This is clearly a framing by the Carthaginians! They were suddenly killed without trial with our officials. This must be the guilty conscience of the Carthages! It’s a pity that Ionis and the 50 crew members were so wronged and died in vain. Now they cry at home. It became a piece, originally expecting them to make money to return home, to raise parents, wives and children... Your Majesty, you must make decisions for them, clean up their grievances, and let the Carthaginians make compensation!" Sostatus As soon as he entered the study, he complained to Daveus that Ionis and others were wronged.

"Ionis was a slave to your family, right?" Daveus asked, not making a statement.

"Yes, Your Majesty. He was originally a farmer on Samo Island, unable to repay because of huge debts, sold himself as a slave, and then resold it to my house. My father gave him freedom because of his hard work. Two years ago, He became a citizen of the Kingdom and has been responsible for selling our Turi wines to...to the Celtic region to the west, and the Greek city-state on the Iberian Peninsula. The business has been doing well. But no Thinking of this time...hey...damn Carthage!" Sostatus sighed and wiped a tear in his hand, his eyes full of regret and indignation.