Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

In order to better control the Numbia region, the Carthaginians have stationed an army of 20,000 people in the interior for a long period of time, and at any time suppress the resistance and riots of the various Namibian tribes to maintain the stability of their region.After the war with Dionia, there are now fewer than 10,000 people in this army.

"Since there are five or six thousand Dionysian soldiers who attacked the city of Hadrumentum, the army in Numbia may not be enough to repel the enemy. We should immediately be in and around the city. The Allies are mobilizing urgently. I believe that the people will definitely participate as much as possible in order to defend their homeland, and form a sufficient army to join forces with the army in Numbia to fight back the enemy."

When Carthage faced a crisis, Hano did not oppose Pretacouba’s opinion this time, but added: “In addition, we also need to notify the neighboring allies to make defensive preparations to prevent this wearing. After conquering the city of Hadrumentum, the Onia army continued to attack other allies. We will also send ships to explore the waters around Carthage to prevent the Dionysians and the fleet from attacking Africa... "

This time, the useful suggestions made by the elders were quickly adopted and immediately implemented, with unprecedented efficiency.

The people of Carthage soon became aware of the news that "The city of Hadrumentum was attacked by the Dionysians" and was very panicked.

Four hours later, Carthage finally reluctantly assembled an army of nearly 10,000 people. Under the leadership of Tepanraco, he hurried eastward and merged with the troops rushing from Numbia on the way.

During the eastward journey together, the sky was darkened, but they did not need to light torches, because the fire in the direction of the city of Hadrummentum soared into the sky, illuminating the sky in the east.

The Dionysians not only slaughtered the people of Hadrumentum, but also burned the whole city?!!The Carthage soldiers looked at the fire in the distance, with anger and apprehension in their hearts.

When Tepanraco arrived with his army, he found that the situation was not as bad as he thought: Hadrummentum was indeed ruined, but most of the people were safe and sound. They saw that the fire was about to go out. Don’t get scalded, and break into the ruined city, picking up useful items in the ashes...

After seeing the arrival of the Carthage army, many people rushed over to them, and weeping tears to tell about their tragic experience:...After the Dionysian army killed the city, a small number of soldiers strangled those who were still in the city. Most of the people of Hadrumentum who tried to rebel, rushed to the port.The frightened people of Hadrummentum suddenly found that the Dionysians did not block the city gates, and did not prevent them from escaping, so they fled outside the city and took refuge in the neighboring city-state.After more than an hour, they suddenly saw the direction of the mother state ignited, and some people came boldly to check, and found that the enemy had disappeared without a trace, but the whole city was blazed with fire. Unable to extinguish...

Tepanlaco was relieved after confirming that both the Dionysian fleet and the army had left, but then he should have a headache again: because these thousands had no homes, no food and clothing, Hadrummentum What about the people?Arrange them for the disaster, this is the responsibility of Carthage as the lord of the Phoenician city-state of the Western Mediterranean!

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At this time, the Sicilian fleet has long been far from the port of Hadrummentum and has entered the waters of western Sicily.Soon to reach the sea near Minoa.

When Sekerian returned to the ship, he paid special attention: in order to prevent the Carthage fleet from staying on the route of Serinus, he also ordered the fleet to circle eastward for a small half circle and go directly to Miloa.

But where did he know that Morbar led the Carthage fleet to the west of Sicily and Carthage as early as usual, on the one hand, to investigate the movement of the cruising Dionysian fleet and find fighters in it; On the other hand, under the state of combat, strengthen the training of the fleet, accelerate the integration between the new warships, and explore ways to counter the Dionysia tactics.

So he was also surprised when the Clippers found the Carthage Fleet and told Morbal that the "Dionyan Fleet had attacked Hadrummentum".

He did want to lead the fleet, head to the sea near Serinus, and rob the returning Dionyan Fleet with ease, but just when he ordered the fleet to change course and move in the direction of Serinus, the Sicilian Fleet had already Bypassing the island of Cossus, it is closer to Serinus than the Carthage fleet.

Seckrian led the Sicilian fleet, quickly assaulted, quickly returned, captured the city of Hadrummentum, destroyed the East Phoenician combined fleet, and burned the entire city... It did not take much time, and the infantry of the fleet did not have too much. Kill.

Of course, one of the main reasons is the request of King Davis, he did not want the citizens of the kingdom to become bloodthirsty monsters, nor did he want to excessively kill unarmed people, resulting in Carthage and Phoenicians The extreme hatred caused the same enemies, and burning the city can not only cause panic in Afrika, but also increase the financial burden of Carthage.

Although the crew of the Sicilian fleet was tired, they all sang songs happily. The shadow of the defeat of the previous few days had been swept away. They happily manipulated the warship and drove into the port of Minoa. A few of them The warship also carried the property stolen from the Treasury of Hadrummentum and captured some of the crew of the East Phoenician Joint Fleet.

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The destruction of the city of Hadrumentum has had an unprecedented impact on the people of Carthage and the Phoenician Confederacy of Africa. On the second day, many people of Carthage gathered in front of the senate to petition, urging the navy to strengthen its Patrolling the coast of Afrika, strengthening defenses against Carthage and its allies, and avoiding such tragedies from happening again.

The neighboring Phoenician city-state also sent messengers to demand protection from Carthage.

In the case of threats to their own security, the Senate has of course no energy to discuss the reinforcement of Sardinia, and an issue that has been debated for the past few days has finally had a result. The neutral elder El Accra as The messenger traveled to Minoa to meet King Daphes of Dionysia.

At that time, at noon, Davers was eating lunch in the big tent, and he specifically asked the slaves to prepare an extra table.When El Accra entered the big tent and did not speak, Davers invited him to dinner.

"Honorable King Daphes, on behalf of the Carthage Senate, there are important things to discuss with you, there is no time-"

Before El Acra’s words were finished, he was interrupted by Dapheus: "Carthage Messenger, you must be hungry when you come from afar, and have something to eat first. Otherwise, if the strongest person stays hungry, But nothing can be done!" Daveus said in a pun.

El Accra sat helplessly at the dining table. On the table were placed a bowl of hot fish soup, a plate of salty beef jerky, a bowl of sticky oatmeal, two pieces of baked bread, and With a glass of wine, the food is very simple.

El Accra's face became a little ugly. Although he didn't want to eat, but since he said that he was a Carthage messenger, these foods were too simple.

At this time, Davers said slowly: "In addition to wine, the food on your table is the lunch of the Dionysian soldiers at noon today. You and I eat the same as them."

The food of the Dionysian soldiers will be so rich?!El Accra was shocked, and then he thought that King Dionia was deliberately deceiving himself. After all, it is said that the Dionyan army in Sicily was as high as 100,000.

Daveus looked at his expression and knew that he did not believe it, but did not explain much.

El Accra had no intention of eating at this time, he said aloud again: "The Carthage Senate sent me here as a messenger, there are a few things to discuss with the king!"

Daveus took a sip of wine and nodded slightly, saying he heard it.

"The day before yesterday, your Dionyan fleet attacked the city of Hadrummentum, killing the people in the city and burning the whole town... Your approach is too brutal! Although Mu is an ally of Carthage, they did not send troops to participate in this war, but suffered such a terrible disaster. This has aroused the anger of all Phoenician city-states in Africa against you Dionysia! "

"Messenger, the city of Hadrummentum did not send troops to fight, does not mean that they did not participate in this war, did they not build new warships for you? Did not provide you with food?...at least we can be sure Yes, they provided a base for the Fleet from the Phoenician region of the Eastern Mediterranean! And it was this fleet that attacked our Sicilian Fleet, leading to the death of the Fleet Commander!" Henipolis rebutted politely: "You The Carthage army can mercilessly destroy Minoa, Agrigento, Gera and other cities that are friendly to our Dionysia. Can’t we just burn a Hadrummentum! And one Hadrummentum is not enough to comfort the friendly city-state people who have lost their homes!"

El Accra heard the threat in the words of Henipolis. He forcibly suppressed the urge to refute, grabbed the wine glass on the table, and took a sip of wine, but he was coughed and suffocated. After a while, he said again: "You just mentioned the fleet from the eastern Phoenician region stationed in the city of Hadrumentum. In fact, we did not invite them to participate in the war, but they were in After knowing that we had a war with you and encountered difficulties, for the reasons of the common blood, we obtained the consent of the King of Persia and actively sent a fleet to assist us...

I know that you have captured many of the crew of this fleet. The Carthage Senate hopes that you can release them and let them return to the Eastern Mediterranean safely, to avoid the city states such as Tyre and Sidon in the Phoenician region from being captured by these captives. At the strong request of relatives, they again made a request to the King of Persia, which led to the further expansion of the war."

This is a threat from the Carthaginians!Henripolis frowned slightly and looked subconsciously at Daphes.