Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"So who won this debate in the end?" Lucias asked curiously.

Plato said calmly: "You are more familiar with Isocrates. You should know that Isocrates has a hoarse voice, and he is better at writing than saying, so he sent students to argue, of course, I also let Spisipus Challenge...

Judging from the result of the debate, it should be our victory, but from the development of the situation afterwards, this has not cleared the doubts of the people of Athens about you Dionysia, but has a tendency to increase their fear of Dionysia. Socrates also achieved its purpose..."

"In the past two years, Athens has been somewhat alienated from Dionysia. What is the reason? Is it just because Dionysia is stronger?" Ansitano asked.

"There are multiple reasons," Plato said, thinking. "...Dionia has not been involved in the Greek mainland in these years, but has long signed a friendly agreement with Sparta, but refused to participate in the two wars (the Corinth War and the Later the Thebes War) formed an alliance with Athens and Thebes, which made the Athenians a little vigilant; more importantly, in recent years, Athens’ sea trade encountered competition from Dionysia, some of the same type of goods, Although the quality is almost the same, Dionya provides more quantity and lower prices, which makes Athens begin to lose some traditional city-state markets, such as Cyrenaica, Crete, which also makes many Athens merchants and expatriates live in Athens. The merchants are full of vigilance. With their encouragement and support, the Athens Citizen Assembly passed a resolution the previous year,'The city-states joining the Athens-led Maritime League must not allow Dionysian goods to enter the city-state market for sale'..."

"I know about this matter, our business secretary Mariji also angrily made suggestions to His Majesty, asking his messengers to protest to Athens, and also using the same means to counter, but His Majesty did not agree..." Ansitanos said with emotion Said.

"There is another reason." Plato looked at Davos who was listening: "At that time, Pericles called on the Greek city-states to build the city of Turiri. It was originally hoped that this sub-state of Athens would become a pivotal place in the greater Mediterranean region of the Western Mediterranean. Power, and thus the influence of Athens. Later, because the Peloponnesian War led to the decline of Athens, this goal could not be achieved. Today, Turri became the center of the Kingdom of Dionysia and the Western Mediterranean. Center, I am afraid that some Athens elites who want to restore the glory of the Berkeley era have a grudge in their hearts..."

"I don't care if Athens is vigilant about Dionysia or not." At this time, Daphes said, looking at Plato's reaction with a gaze, "I just want to know Plato what you think Dionysia Is it a threat to Athens?"

"Dear King Daveus." Plato said frankly: "After debating with Isocrates, I was a little puzzled, so this time I only wandered around the Kingdom of Dionysia seriously, what I saw , What I heard...firmed an idea in my mind that the Kingdom of Dionysia was not a threat from Athens, but the hope of Athens and even all Greek city-states!"

Plato's answer was somewhat unexpected, and he asked in surprise, "Why?"

Plato replied solemnly: "Greece's land is narrow, mountainous and landless, and the land is barren. It is difficult to survive. The city-states on that land have also fought for decades in their own interests. The wars have continued for decades, the people are in exile and the land is barren In the long run, each city-state will eventually die...

Now it seems that if this terrible situation is to be completely ended, a very powerful force must be involved to force the city-states of Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth, etc. to stand guard and not dare to start a dispute again, and peace will come. .

Persia does not work, it wants to destroy Greece.Only Dionysia, you will treat all the city-states of Greece as equal to the Samonais and the Romans. You may even build a flat avenue between the mountains of Greece to allow trade between the city-states. Land and sea are carried out more freely and conveniently, so that the citizens of all city-states can enjoy peace and tranquility and enjoy a happier life under the order established by Dionysia..."

Plato’s increasingly passionate voice echoed in the palace, and Ancítanos and Lucia looked at each other. The two of them did not expect that Plato had such great expectations for Dionia, which made them feel excited and not knowing what to do. In response, look at Davers together.

Daveus tapped his finger on the dining table while listening carefully, no obvious mood swings in his face.After Plato finished speaking, he smiled lightly and said seriously: "For the mainland of Greece, Dionia has no plans to interfere with his political situation for the time being."

"I understand." Plato said deliberately: "I only hope to see long-term peace in Greece as long as I live!"

Afterwards, the people at the banquet tacitly stopped talking about it, but talked about other topics.

When the banquet was over, and Davos personally sent Plato out of the palace, Plato said softly, "Dear King Davos, I remember that you once accepted the employment of the Prince of Persia, the little Cyrus, and went to Persia. The royal family of Persia. In order to fight for the throne and fight each other, leading to political turmoil, you must be deeply impressed... Well, when I returned to Turi, I heard a lot of praises from Prince Apox, and Alcibida Si has also sincerely invited me to dinner several times, but I refused..."

"Oh." Daveus responded quietly without speaking.

After sending off Plato's apprentice, he returned to the palace and called Aristilas: "Tomorrow you will go to the military department to inform Alexis to suspend the warship order for Alcibidas shipyard."

"Yes." Aristilas responded immediately without asking much.

Daveus continued: "If Alcibidas wants to ask the military department why, you just let Alexis answer, saying that I said,'Since he doesn't want to concentrate on his business, don't do.'"

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A few days later, Davis, who returned to the mansion, was sitting in the study, thinking about the day's affairs, and knocking on the door.

"It's Apox, come in!" Daveus smiled kindly.

Apox sat calmly opposite Davers.

Davos looked at his second son up close: Only 17 years old, Apox was tall and slender, more inherited from Ignatius. The appearance was very beautiful and beautiful, but his eyebrows were full of confidence and vitality. .

"Father, uncle found me today and he told me." Abbots spoke straightforwardly.

Daveus blinked and asked calmly, "Oh, what did he say?"

Apox did not respond directly, but said aloud: "Father, I remember you told me that a great scholar is more remembered by future generations than a king."

"Yeah, I said. Everyone knows that Miletus Thales is a sage, but no one remembers who the Miletus was at that time..."

"Father." Apox said sincerely: "I am not interested in the throne of Dionysia, I am only interested in learning knowledge and research knowledge! I only hope that I can have more creative ideas in the future and benefit them. For the people, they can be admired by future generations! For this, I can swear to Hades!"

Apox said excitedly, raising his hands.

Daveus held his shoulders vigorously, looked at him lovingly, and said softly, "Good boy, you grew up when I was young, and I certainly know what you want! This time against Alcibida Si's little punishment is just angry that he interferes with your concentration on your studies and destroys the deep feelings between you and your brother! You can rest assured that I will not only respect your choices, but also fully support you, and I hope you will become a A greater scholar than Thales illuminates the entire history of human cultural development!"

"Thank you, my father, I will work hard!" Apox was so enthusiastic that Daveus said. He finally calmed down his excitement and hesitated for a while before saying, "Father... I have another request."

"Speak, what request?" Daveus smiled.

Apox scratched his head and his expression became twitched: "I think...I want to marry Neliya!"

"Who is Nelly?" Daveus surprised.

"... the daughter of Miltias, the former fourth naval commander of the Fleet, and the classmate of Yunis." Apox courageously finished.

"Oh... have you discussed with your mother?"

"Father, my uncle always went to my mother to talk to me during this time, so I hope to get your permission first!"

"Will that Neliya agree with your proposal?"

"She will definitely agree!"

"Okay, I agree. I'll hold the wedding when you are an adult." Daveus agreed with a serious expression and a simple expression.

"Thank you!" Apex excitedly gave Daveus a powerful hug.

Daveus patted the son's still tender shoulders with a smile, but he was sighing in his heart: the children are all old, and they are all getting married and having children, but they are already getting old...

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"Sir, the Krati estuary will be here soon." The captain walked into the cabin and said to Haka who was resting.

"Got it." Haka slowly rolled over and sat up, then put on a thick leather robe, stood up, and said to Hasdruba, who was still drinking with his head down. "Brother, let's look outside together?"

"I'm not going!" Hasdrubal replied stiffly.

Haka knew his temper, and no longer persuaded, walked out of the cabin slowly with the help of the slave.