Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Dido glanced at Dave's expression and felt that there was hope, and immediately said aloud: "We want to make southern Iberia a free city of Dionysia, just like—"

Davis interrupted her without hesitation and said firmly: "Southern Iberia can only be completely merged into Dionysia, under the direct jurisdiction of the kingdom, and there is no other choice! If not, we would rather choose war! No matter whether southern Iberia is ruled by you or occupied by the natives of Iberia, we will make it the domain of Dionia even if we pay a big price!"

Dido didn't expect Daveus to block the words directly, there was no room for maneuver, and he panicked for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"It seems that you have nothing to talk about." Daveus sighed softly and said, "As a woman, you dare to come here to negotiate alone. It is indeed very courageous and not easy. I Allow you to visit your loved ones, then go back..."

At this time, Hernipolis, who was nearby, reminded: "Your Majesty, Master Stacey Kodas has said that Marco is seriously injured and needs quiet treatment, and does not want anyone to disturb—"

"My father... he... what about him?!" Dido asked anxiously as soon as he heard this.

"On the day of the Serinus battle, your father, Marco, was shot in the face by a panic Numisbian, and when we found him, he was almost dying, thanks to our doctor's full rescue, This is out of danger, but has been unconscious..." Henripolis said softly with a sympathetic look.

"King Dave Kings, I want to visit immediately...my father! I hope you will approve!..." Dido said with a tear in his eyes, trembling.

"...Okay." Daveus hesitated a little and then said to Hernipolis: "You go talk to Stacey Kodas and say I said it, let this girl visit her Father."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Hernipolis stood up and walked in front of Dido, and said softly, "Come with me."

Dido wiped his tears, stood up, and bowed deeply to Daveus respectfully.

After about 10 minutes or more, Henripolis returned.

After listening to his story about Dido's visit to Marco, Daphes suddenly asked: "How old is this Marco's daughter?"

Hernipolis froze for a moment and looked at Daphes, her thoughts changed sharply: wouldn't your majesty take a fancy to her?

But he said quickly, "Shelovinice told me about her before, let me think about it... er, it seems that it is not 23? It is 24..."

"A bit older." Daphus' response stunned Henripolis again, but he saw the king of Dionysian tapping the back of the chair with his gaze, far away, what he was thinking about, he was totally unattractive. The joyful expression of a woman.

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Dido visited the comatose father, but no longer asked to visit Hasdrubal, because she knew the cousin's temper, and after knowing her reason for coming here, she might quarrel with herself.

After a painful reflection at noon, Dido, who had made up his mind, again asked Daphes for approval.

Dido, who once again entered the living room, did not walk around like she did when she left in the morning. After regaining her mood, she regained her previous composure. After expressing her gratitude to Davis, she said straightforwardly, "Honorable King Davers, If I agree to your request to allow southern Iberia to be fully integrated into the Kingdom of Dionia, how will you place the people and officials there? And... how will you treat the captives from Iberia Soldiers and generals in the south?"

Daveus didn't answer immediately. He looked at Dido and asked seriously: "It is a very important decision to let the whole southern Iberia join the Kingdom of Dionysia Will the people and officials there recognize the agreement you finally signed?"

"The colony in southern Iberia is in fact ruled by our Margonide family." Didoon raised his head with pride on his face and said in an unquestionable tone: "I can assure you that I will envoy Dionysia has received all the powers granted by all direct members of the Margonide family, and any decisions I make here will be recognized by them!"

Daveus said with a gentle jaw, "If you take the initiative to join the Kingdom of Dionysia, the people of southern Iberia will immediately become citizens of Dionysia and enjoy all the rights and rights that Dionysia citizens should enjoy. Assuming its obligations, the Margonide family can recommend several members and become the veterans of the kingdom after review by the Dionysian Senate.

Officials in southern Iberia continue to perform their duties, but at the same time they also have to learn about Dionysia’s laws and adapt to the system of the Dionysia Kingdom. After one year, they will be assessed before deciding whether to stay or be promoted... I said This is only a rough idea, and the specific details need to be negotiated to elaborate.But now there is a problem..."

Daveus looked embarrassed: "After your father led the army to Sicily, they burned down the friendly alliances of Minnea, Agrigento and Gera, these few city-states these days. The remnants of the people have sent representatives to demand severe punishment for the culprit who destroyed their hometown.

What's worse is that... your father also let the army burn down all the villages on the Kingdom territory-Catania Plain, killing the people of the Kingdom.Even after capturing the city of Paragonia, your father cruelly ordered all of the captured Dionysian soldiers to be killed!

I used to stand on the ruins of Paragonia, facing all the Dionysian soldiers who had expeditions to Sicily, and had vowed to avenge these soldiers who had been killed!According to the testimony of the captured Carthage soldiers, Marco and Hasdruba are the culprits responsible for this tragedy!

Therefore, in accordance with the requirements of the Ambassadors and fulfilling my oath, even if southern Iberia became the territory of Dionia, and the other captured Iberian soldiers were released, they will continue to be imprisoned until severe Punishment!"

As soon as Dido heard that his father might be executed, he immediately retorted loudly and angrily: "How can I blame my father! This is war! War! Your Dionysian army did not destroy and kill in Western Sicily either. Civilians! Your fleet also landed in Afrika, slaughtered and burned Hadrummentum! According to what you just said, as commander of the Dionysian army, should you also be avenged by the Carthaginians!"

Daveus was not irritated by her indifference. He touched his jaw and said lightly: "Unfortunately, now Dionysia is the winner."

Suddenly, Dido's words were suffocated, but she immediately shouted more angrily: "Since you do not intend to release my loved ones, then our Margonide family will never surrender Daioni even if they are all killed in battle. Ya!"

Dido glared at Daphes, and Daves looked calm.

At this time, Henipolis interjected: "Your Majesty, the Margonides of Carthage have decided to surrender to the kingdom and become citizens of Dioria, which will allow us to end this war earlier. This is a A good thing. But why do you still have to punish the patriarch of the Margonides?!"

Daphes hesitated and whispered a little embarrassedly: "I used to make a promise to Hades in public, how can I repent..."

Dido was a devout disciple of the Carthage god Ganeto, and she was even more desperate when she heard this, because she knew that Hades was the patron saint of the Kingdom of Dionysia. How dare King Onia betray the oath!

Henripolis said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea that allows you to release Margo and Hasdruba without any punishment from Hades."

Deverston came in spirit: "Oh, you talk about it!"

Dido also looked at the elegant Dionysian official, hoping that he could really come up with a good idea to relieve the predicament of the matter.

Instead of prompting a solution, Henripolis smiled at Dido and asked, "Are you engaged?"

Dido was stunned. He didn't expect that he would say such a thing. Then, he was mixed with shyness and anxiously, and she just thought about it.

Henipolis said right afterwards: "This matter is very important, it is related to your father's life and death, you better answer truthfully."

Mentioning his father, Dido nodded subconsciously: "No."

The head of the Carthage Margonide family has an unmarried elder daughter, which is known to everyone, and now it is determined that she is not engaged, and Henripolis is determined, and immediately tells Daveus : "Your Majesty, the sole daughter-in-law of the Carthage Margonide Patriarch Dido is noble and full of talents; His Royal Highness, Crotocatax, as your maid, is young and promising, and I have not yet married. Become a golden arrow in the hands of Eros, matchmaking for two young people, let them be married.

In this way, Dido becomes your daughter-in-law, and Marco becomes your relative. You are a descendant of the goddess Hades. Hades should look at them as your relatives, and forgive you. Breach of oath."

Speaking of which, Henipolis turned and said to Dido: "Moreover, if you become His Majesty's daughter-in-law, you can let the people of Iberia and the Margonides family join the kingdom more assuredly because they have become Dai You, a member of the Onia royal family, are more capable of caring for them and will not let them suffer injustice...

With his jaw held, Dafsmo said quite emotionally: "Well... this method sounds good, and it is good for Dionysia and the southern colonies of Iberia...I think Crotocatax The child should not object..."