Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"I understand, I will go back to discuss with others and fight for more benefits for the kingdom in the covenant..." Ancitas responded.

"And..." Daveus hesitated and said, "Would you like to reconsider your resignation from the Foreign Secretary? Seeing that a war might start again, and it is in the intricate Greece Locally, foreign affairs is the top priority, and it is precisely because you need an experienced veteran to take the helm, how can you leave at this critical time?"

Ansitanos stretched out his skinny fingers and touched the gray hair on his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am old, and I don't have enough energy to deal with such a heavy task, especially when the war is about to happen. It might as well Resign from the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs and seize the remaining time to do some things you like to do, such as quickly writing the "History of the Kingdom of Dionysia in the First 20 Years."

"Okay..." Deverus didn't force it anymore, thought for a while, and then said: "I have looked at the candidates for the Foreign Secretary you listed. After considering for a long time, I think Tapirus is more suitable. He is in the West. Both the Mediterranean War and the Gaul War have made great contributions. Both qualifications and abilities are sufficient. What do you think?"

"Your Majesty's decision, I fully agree with it." Ansitanos replied without hesitation.

"Then after the signing of the covenant with Thebes this time, I will convene six auxiliary ministers to confirm this matter."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Herney, give me your teacher one by one."

"Teacher, how much of your "History of the Kingdom of Dionysia in the Past 20 Years" has been written? It is best to publish it with my "War of the Western Mediterranean" at the same time, so that readers can compare with each other. It’s a little bit more conducive to their understanding of the history of that period..." Henipolis kept talking endlessly on the way to Anistanos.

Ansitanos has been listening quietly, responding occasionally twice, until he walked out of the palace, he said solemnly: "Henipolis, you should pay attention to your tone of voice to your majesty in the future, it is best not to be so casual !"

"I've been talking to His Majesty this way, is there any problem?" Henripolis was a little puzzled.

"Your Majesty is not the same as before, not only unprecedented in the kingdom's prestige, but also more powerful!" Ancitanus whispered with emotion, the scene just now appeared in his mind: he recommended it before The candidates for the four foreign ministers, three of whom are his students, are no worse than Tapirus in terms of qualifications and merits, but Davers chose Tapirus, who is not so closely related to him.If it was a few years ago, important personnel appointments such as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom were generally discussed by the ministers, and finally passed to the Senate for approval, but now only need to be discussed by His Majesty and the six auxiliary ministers. Basically, it is up to Daveus to speak in one word.

"Teacher, Your Majesty is the same as before. You are thinking too much about it." Henipolis has a different view on this, which in turn relieves Ansitanos.

Ansitano can only helplessly said: "It seems that I am really old, old love cranky..."

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After the "Kalias Contract" was signed, the contract stipulated that all parties to the contract must recall the troops stationed abroad and dismantle the military fortress in the foreign state.

Therefore, Athens is recalling the army led by Iphikratus stationed in Corfu, but Sparta did not execute the contract. On the contrary, after hearing the news of "The Envoy of Thebes sent Dionia", Sparta The Daren had a sense of urgency. They wanted to send the messenger Xenophon to Dionysia to persuade King Daveus not to provide support to the Thebes, but the Persian messenger Datis, who had not left, warned The Spartans cannot communicate with Dionysian, and also said: In order to support Sparta in punishing Thebes, a large amount of supplies given to Sparta by Persia are being carried by Miletus’ fleet, which will soon arrival.

In such a situation, Sparta decided to launch an attack on Thebes first.This time the Spartans convened the Union army as fast as ever. Due to Agsilaus’ physical discomfort, the army was still commanded by another Spartan king, Cliombrotus, who had already been signed before the contract was signed. Ordered to be stationed in Fawkes, reinforcements led the army across the Corinth Bay in May and rushed to join him.

At this time, the news that "Dionysia and Thebes were allied" had reached Sparta, making the Spartans nervous.

Afterwards, Dionyssia’s messenger Tapirus also came to Sparta to remind the elders’ council: Dionysian had formed an alliance with Thebes, hoping that Sparta would cease the war with Thebes, restore peace, and avoid Dionysia had to be involved in the war because of the covenant, thereby destroying the friendship between Dionysia and Sparta for more than 10 years.

The elders headed by Agassius said that before Sparta did not know that Dionysia had formed an alliance with Thebes, so the army had already set off and might even have been fighting Thebes.Under such circumstances, it is difficult to withdraw the troops in a short time, but they will do their utmost to restore peace to Greece.

Tapirus saw the perfunctory of the Spartans, but he only made a notice in accordance with traditional etiquette. King Daveus did not ask him to stop the war, so Tapirus quickly left. On the way out, he also encountered the Persian messenger Datis, who was threatened and ridiculed by his evil words.

Seeing that most of the Spartans were on the side of the Persian messengers, the enemies were outnumbered, and Tapirus didn't refute with all his strength. After a few sentences, he left in embarrassment, but kept this shame in mind.

In mid-June, Cliombrotos sent troops to Cronia, the gateway to Phokia and Pioxia, and waited for all the subsequent reinforcements to arrive and then immediately marched towards Thebes.

Now all the Greek people believe that the battle between Thebes and Sparta is inevitable, and the vast military force of Sparta makes them believe that Sparta has an absolute advantage, and then just wait for Thebes to be Completely destroy or become a puppet show controlled by Sparta.

Even many Thebes did not have any hope of victory, and even cried and suggested: surrender to Sparta.

Some city-states, such as Athens, are happily gloating in Thebes; some city-states, such as Argos, have the same feelings and silently pray for Thebes; there are a few city-states who extend a helping hand to Thebes, the most famous There is no more than Tagus Iasong of Thessaly. He quietly formed an alliance with Thebes a year ago, and at this critical time, he sent 300 Ceshas by sea to Thebes. The cavalry (because the hot spring pass on the land is controlled by Sparta, it is impossible for the Cesarians to go south through it).

In early July, Kryom Blotus unexpectedly let the army quickly pass a gut trail in the mountains, avoiding the ambush of the Thebes and reached Tisby, raided the only harbor in Thebes-Klein Sith, seized few warships in Thebes, thus ensuring the safety of the back road.

After two days of rest, the Spartan coalition of more than 10,000 soldiers then marched directly to Thebes to the north.Upon reaching the Ruktra Highlands, the Spartans discovered that the road ahead was blocked by Thebes.

Originally, when the Spartan coalition entered Piosia, many generals of Thebes believed that the Spartan coalition came this time and the number of people was much greater than in the past, so it was impossible to confront the enemy directly, so it is recommended to temporarily avoid its edge , Abandon the outer military fortress and return to Thebes for defense.

However, Ipa Milunda strongly opposed it. He firmly believed that the enemy should be actively attacked, and the Spartans should not be allowed to invade the core area of ​​Thebes. Otherwise, they will try to destroy farmland and villages, which will destabilize citizens. determination.

Because Ipamironda led the Thebes to successfully resist the invasion of the Spartan forces in recent years, it has a high reputation among the citizens, plus he has been elected as the military commander of the Pioxia Union at this time. (The highest position of the Pioxia League, one election a year, two at a time, the other is Pelopidas), and Pelopidas, who has returned to Thebes, fully supports Ipamironda’s The decision, so the Pioxia League led by Thebes finally decided to fight with the Spartan coalition.

Ipa Milunda led the Pioxia Allied Forces with a total strength of about 6,000 men. They arrived early in the Ruktra Highlands and waited for the arrival of the enemy.

Located in the southern end of the plain where Thebes is located, the Ruktra highland is covered with low hills. Among them, a round top is relatively flat. It is where the Thebes commander and main general are located, and it is also a gathering of heavy infantry. Ground.

When Ipamironda learned that the Spartan coalition had arrived, he did not immediately start to form a formation and pose for battle, but moved to the hill opposite the Spartan coalition settlement and began to build the camp.

At this time, some Thebes generals suggested that Ipamironda should take advantage of the Spartan's march and the division veterans were attacked.

Ipa Milunda did not adopt it.

On the second day, the Spartans still did not take military action, but Cleome Brotus had learned through the sentry that the number of Pioxia coalition forces in the camp opposite was significantly less than himself, which finally prompted him in the third Early in the morning, he led the Spartan coalition that had been fully rested out of the camp and began to form formations along the gentle hillside.

When Ipamilunda heard the news, he rushed outside the camp and looked across the hill, and then smiled: because the Spartan coalition formation has not changed from the previous battle formations in which the Spartans participated. , Still lined up by the army, the Spartan soldiers dressed in big red cloaks are on the right wing and stand out from the entire array.