Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

When the power fell into the hands of the Syracuse Democrats again, the people who learned lessons from the past, such as Teaguenis, Falecus, and Stacykos, did not come up with a strange regime of 25 generals as before. Instead, it restored the traditional democracy of Syracuse, the Ten Generals, the Hundred People’s Council, and the Civic Assembly, and continued some of the policies and bills that were enforced during the reign of Heloris. War indemnities continue to be paid.

In the years since Syracuse was defeated by Dionia, its political situation has been in turmoil, which has exhausted the energy and enthusiasm of the people and disappointed some elites to Syracuse’s prospects. For example, Ferrosanus, he accepted the invitation of the Dionysian Academy, went to Turi to teach, and also wrote several times to King Davers requesting him to reduce the war compensation he requested from Syracuse .

It was not until the eleventh year of the Kingdom of Dionys that Daphes generously cancelled the war compensation.

Syracuse's political situation has once again returned to stability, and it has gradually recovered its vitality.But in the previous turmoil, Syracuse's agriculture and trade have been hit hard. Many freemen and businessmen fled here and chose the booming Katanai.

When the quiet people of Syracuse opened their eyes and looked out, they suddenly found that Syracuse, which once dominated Sicily and the Western Mediterranean, was not as powerful as one of its former enemies, the kingdom of Dionysia. City-Katane, and the allies that used to surround Siracusa, such as Kamalina, Gela, Agrigento, and many other city-states have long broken ties with Syracuse, but instead pleased Dionia...

The people of Syracuse both cherish the glory of the past and hate the culprit of all this, Dionia, and most of the tax revenues that Syracuse receives each year are used to pay war compensation.So a strange phenomenon appeared on the island of Sicily: when all the Sicilian Greek city-states were in good relations with the Kingdom of Dionia, Syracuse alienated this powerful neighbor from top to bottom.They rejected every invitation to Dionia’s celebrations, but they had many disputes and conflicts with Dionysia’s allied city-states—Leotini and Taunis—on the land issue at the border.

These manifestations of Syracuse were seen by Carthage, so this time the envoys sent by Carthage shouldered the mission of "letting Syracuse join the alliance against the Kingdom of Dionysia".

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Ten Syracuse generals looked dignified after the Carthage emissaries walked out of the conference room in the Syracuse city hall.

"I don't understand, Dionysia and Carthage have maintained friendly exchanges for more than a decade. Why is there a war suddenly?!" General Hiktas from the port area asked in doubt. .Compared with the people of Syracuse in other areas, the civilians in the port area still have a good impression of Dionysia, because with the help of the Dionysians, the civilians in the port area finally organized to resist Di. The tyranny of Oniusius, thus forming a force that cannot be ignored in the political arena of Syracuse.

"I don't understand yet! The reason why Carthage and Dionysia can maintain friendly relations for more than ten years is because they both need time to restore their strength. In fact, not only Sicily, the entire Western Mediterranean also accommodates No less than two powerful countries, they will inevitably have wars due to conflicts of interest. Previously Carthage and our Syracuse, now it is just replaced by Dionysia..." Paronisus voice Low, it seems to recall Syracuse's past.As an official who had worked for Dionysius, after the riots, due to the opposition of the sailors, he did not join the war against the insurgents, so he later escaped punishment.In the war that later overthrew the murderer Ander Marcus, he fought bravely and made great achievements. He was recognized by the public and has been elected as a general several times.

"If Dionia had a war with Carthage, it was a great opportunity for us in Syracuse! These years, since Dionia has occupied Katana, Naxos and Sicú in Sicily The benefits of these cities have been too great for us in Syracuse. Free people are more willing to live in Katana and Naxos, and merchant ships are more willing to trade in Katana. Other city-states in Sicily I am more willing to deal with them, and if we continue to do so, when will Syracuse regain its glory!" Chief General Ty Agnes clearly supports cooperation with Carthage to jointly fight Dionia.

"But can Carthage defeat Dionysia?" Cuccias expressed concern. He had experienced the war that determined the Greek overlord of the Western Mediterranean more than ten years ago. He heard and witnessed Dionysia's A legion landed in Sicily and finally defeated the army of tens of thousands led by Marcias.

"Yeah, Dionia’s army is too powerful! They defeated the Sikels easily and occupied many of their towns the year before. Now the Sikels surround Dior like dogs. The Niyas turn." Falekus took the lead. As a comrade who had fought side by side with the Dionysian army and overthrew the rule of Dionysius, he also knew that the strength of Dionysian did not support Dionysia opposed: "Our strength in Syracuse has been different in the past. Our surroundings have been surrounded by Dionysia's city and its friendly allies. Once we declare war on Dionysia, their army can Immediately kill us under the city. The Dionysians may be expecting us to break the agreement so that they can break through the city of Syracuse and unify eastern Sicily!"

There was silence in the conference room.Over the years, as time has passed, the generals have known that Syracuse can exist independently because of the agreement reached between Carthage, Sparta, and Dionia.

At this time, Stacykos said in a deep voice, "Don't you provoke Dionia, will Dionysia let go of Syracuse? Once Carthage is defeated, Syracuse can still maintain Is it possible to be independent? No! Like Katane, Crotone, and Lockley, we will be forced into the Kingdom of Dionysia and become an ordinary city, losing our long history and glory that we are proud of. ! So, I think helping Carthage means helping ourselves!"

Stacey's words moved other generals.

"You, you have only seen the power of Dionysia, but Carthage is also very powerful. Over the years, the Carthage conquered Numbia in the interior of Africa, and also conquered the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. The land they own is even wider than the Kingdom of Dionysia. When Carthage battled with us more than ten years ago, an army of 100,000 people could be organized. Now it is even easier to reach!"

Teagnesi waved his arms emotionally, trying to persuade other generals: "In addition, don't forget Carthage's ally, Rome, who is about to fight Dionia, it is also very powerful, it is Italy The central overlord, with its powerful heavy infantry, is by no means so easy to deal with. Carthage and Rome have joined hands, which has made it difficult for Dionia to resist, not to mention listening to the voice of the Carthage messenger just now. There are other helpers...Dionia is already trapped in the encirclement of Carthage, we are not joining this time, what are we waiting for!"

The Syracuse people have been in close military and trade contacts with Italy’s west coast for decades, especially with the Campania League. Although the Campania League has fallen to Dionia in recent years, the heart The Syracuse people who were still unwilling did not reduce their attention there, so they knew more about the situation in Rome.

"Ten years ago, Dionysius also brought Dionia into the encirclement. What happened? We all know it clearly." Hiktas said lightly.

"But this time is different!" Te Agnes stared at him, and wanted to continue to persuade.

Hiktas said in a cold voice: "It is indeed different this time, because compared with more than a decade ago, Dionysia's territory has increased several times, and its strength has also increased several times."

Te Agnese was suffocated, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

At this time, Falekus pondered and said, "I think this is done. Let us not promise the Carthage first, so that we will not blindly put Syracuse in danger. If, Carthage It is indeed declaring war against Dionia, and it has a great advantage, so it is not too late for us to join it."

"I agree." Cuccias immediately agreed: "This is the prudent approach!"

Soon, several other generals have also expressed their approval, including Stacey.

Te Agnes finally nodded helplessly, but he was very angry: he can be said to be the most powerless general in Syracuse for so many years.Other generals have either participated in the riots against Dionysius that year, have a deep fighting friendship and gained a lot of support; or some are representatives of some special public groups.After he escaped from Syracuse, the foundations in the city were already wiped out, and because he first provoked the rebellion against Herolis, after his successful return, he was again suppressed and finally gathered. The people who supported him left again.

The reason why Ty Agnes, who has no strong support, has been able to serve as the chief general in the past two years, is because the citizens of Syracuse need a person who has no strength but is famous to balance a group of powerful heroes. The former friends of Rollis avoided dictatorship.

However, the stubborn and strong Tergenis has always believed that he is the one who can help Syracuse regain its glory.