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Hanno said again in a slow tone: "Of course, regarding the Sicilian army also needs navy support, in fact, you don’t have to worry too much about Pretacouba. I remember that the resolution passed by the Senate a few months ago called for the construction of There are 600 warships, and 195 warships are part of it. After that, the built warships can be assembled into a fleet and sent to the Sicilian waters to help our army."

Pretacouba was still cautious about the kindness that Hanno had released at this time and did not respond.

However, it made the elders such as Asyaruba nod secretly, thinking that Hano was still able to take care of the overall situation before the war related to the survival of Carthage.

"But don't forget, you guys, we are building warships, and the Dionysians are also building warships. Their shipbuilding level is not much worse than ours, and we have not gained any advantage so far in naval warfare. , I’m right, Annobas."

Annobas nodded awkwardly.

"So—" Hanno added a loud voice and said loudly: "We don't pin our hopes on the navy. Our hope for victory is still in the army. It is led by Lord Marco and costing more than 10 gold and silver of Carthage's treasury. Tens of thousands of troops. I want to remind you that due to the blockade of the Dionyan Fleet against the coast of Latium, we are not sure how the battle there is going, but we are fighting with the Etruscans to the north. Traders still got some news.

After the fall of Rome, the Roman army suffered a losing streak, and had retreated to several small towns west of Latium. They were besieged by the Dionysian army. I am afraid that it would not last long... Once Rome was completely destroyed, King Dionia It’s possible to lead the army and land south in Sicily, by then..."

Margot took a pause, and put the uneasy expression on everyone's face into his eyes, and then solemnly said: "So Master Marco must capture Katana and Naxos as soon as possible, leaving him little time! He once wrote to tell us that he removed most of the Carthaginian generals because they lacked the ability to direct operations. We do not understand the situation ahead, and we respect his decision, but I think these are removed The generals of Carthage are all good citizens of Carthage as we know them. Are the ignorant Numbians better than them?! If so, why do we rule Numbia Instead of Numbia ruling us Carthage?!"

"That's right, Lord Hanno!!!" Many veterans felt relieved and expressed their support aloud.

Hanno continued quietly: "I propose to select a group of excellent Carthage citizens and let them go to Marco's account to take orders, and Marco will arrange their duties according to their abilities. In this way, We don’t have to worry about Marco’s accusation of interfering with his command, which has frustrated the fighting, and also gave the young Carthaginians a chance to wash their shame.”

"Agree with Lord Hanno's proposal!"

"Master Hanno is too thoughtful. As long as young people are given a chance, they are much better than the humble Numibians!"

"Only Lord Hanno, dare you accuse Lord Marco of prejudice against Carthage citizens. We absolutely support your proposal!"

...

The elders actively expressed their approval.

Preta Kuba's heart is both bitter and atmosphere: damn Hano not only created a big problem for Master Marco, but also provoked the dissatisfaction of the elders with Marco!

At this moment, he saw Hano smiled at him.

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At the same time as the fierce debate over the reinforcement of Sardinia for the new fleet by the Carthage Senate, Daphes has returned to Rome.

Because the news that Rome was completely conquered has been detected by the surrounding ethnic forces that have been paying close attention to the war, they have successively sent envoys to gather in Rome, hoping to meet King Dionia.

Although the entire Dionysian army had been in Satnikum’s territory for 20 days, Daveus completely lifted their confinement when he left, but only transferred the 5th Army and the Roman team of nearly 6,000 to follow him back. Rome.

On the same night, Daphes held a banquet in the city hall of Rome to entertain the messengers of all parties.

"The war in Latium has just ended. The city of Rome is a waste of life. The people's lives are still relatively difficult. It is impossible to prepare a more abundant dinner to entertain all distinguished guests. I apologize to you with this glass of wine!" The main seat of the banquet held up a wine glass and said apologetically.

"King, this is not true!" said the ambassador of Walsey, and also the governor of Porvenrum, Katermontaros. "The elimination of Rome is the best for us Walseys." Hospitality! When the Romans attacked the territory of Walsey, you risked a war with Carthage, an ally of Rome, and did not hesitate to send reinforcements to help us Walsh repel the Romans and avoid them. The Romans have ravaged our territory for a long time...The Wallsey City-State Union sent me as a messenger to come to Rome to meet the king, just to tell the king that all the people of Wallsea regard the Dionysians as us Friends forever, so this first glass of wine should be my heartfelt thanks to you on behalf of all Walseys!"

With that said, he stood up, picked up a full glass of wine, and would drink his head up.

Who knows, another guest next to him stood up hurriedly and said aloud: "Slow down! This first glass of wine should be honored by our Helnikians! If there is no king, you personally lead the army, risking huge Risk, expedition to Rome, and the complete defeat of the Romans, I am afraid that our Helnikians...have perished! King You and Dionia are the biggest saviors of all of us in Helniki, our Helniki Will always be a loyal ally of Helniki!"

Seeing this, Davers touched his face, and he said emotionally: "Dear guests, we Dionysia can beat Rome, thanks to the full help of the Volsey and the Helnikians! I just made one Little mistake, this first glass of wine should be taken with you and I, thank you for our joint efforts to defeat the Romans! I also wish Dionya’s alliance friendship with Wally and Helniki forever!”

Daveus finished, and brought the glass to his mouth.

"You are right, King, this wine should really be done by Dionysia, Walsey, and Helniki!" Katementaros said meaningfully, then raised his head and drank his hands. Wine.

"At Latham, Helniki will fully support Dionysia!" Nemeli, the messenger of Helniki, promised loudly that he also drank the wine in his hand.

Seeing this scene, the messengers of other forces may change their faces slightly, or think about it, but they all understand the fact that Dionysia not only has a military strength, defeated Rome, but also won the central Italy. With the full support of the two major forces of Alniki, plus the Latin city states that surrendered to it, Dionia's strength in central Italy was even stronger than when Rome was in its heyday.

Therefore, when Daveus filled the wine again and respected all the messengers present, they all stood up one after another and congratulated Daveus congratulations.

"His Majesty King Daveus!" a messenger wiped the wine stain from his mouth and asked aloud: "Now that Rome has been conquered by Dionia, is Dionysia preparing to support a new Rome? Or Let it be a sub-state of Dionysia?"

As soon as his voice fell, Davers learned the content of the speech and the identity of the speaker from the interpreter beside him-the Sabine messenger from Keate.

Daphes knew that the relationship between the Sabines and the Romans was complicated. At first, Roman city builder Ramolos led the Latin exiles to this barren land on the banks of the Tiber, only to survive through the robbery of the nearby Sabine towns. During the most difficult period, there have been many wars between Rome and Sabine in the past 100 years, but many Sabine tribes actively or passively merged into Rome and became citizens of Rome.

Therefore, Daphes said rightly: "Rome, Vie, Gabi, Fidena... These towns are all taken by Dionysian citizens with their lives and blood, they will all become the Kingdom of Dionysian Part of the Kingdom! The Kingdom will do its utmost to help the Romans and Latins who have become Dionysian citizens to rebuild these territories, making them a wealthy town in central Italy and allowing them to live a wealthy life."

After hearing these words, the messengers glanced at each other, each with a different mood.

"His Majesty King Dionia." The envoy of Equus could not wait to ask: "In the past, Rome used strong force and often invaded the surrounding races, threatening everyone's safety. Is Rome joining Dionia now? Or, as before, provoke war everywhere, greedy for more territory?"

As soon as he said this, all the messengers raised their ears and focused their gazes on Daveus.

Daveus saw their expressions in his eyes, and understood in his heart: The question of the Equa people is Rome, but the question is that the Kingdom of Dionysia, who suddenly broke into central Italy and has established a foothold here, will What kind of foreign policy is adopted for the surrounding forces, and this is probably the most concerned issue of all messengers.

He smiled slightly and said aloud: "If you understand the history of Dionysia's founding, you will find that Dionysia has never actively invaded the territory of other city-states and races, usually other forces first violated Dionysia. Even some city-states violated their promises and suddenly tore up the covenant with us, invading Dionysian territory and killing Dionysian people, so it only led us to the anger of Dionys, and furiously counterattack wipe out.