Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Yes." Aristilas replied, he had already reminded him, as to what measures King Davos would take afterwards, it was not something he should care about.

"By the way, have the Macedonians joined this alliance?" Daves suddenly thought of Sesali's neighbor and the legendary country in the past history, and couldn't help asking casually.

"Oh, I heard that Athens also sent an envoy to Macedonia, but King Marston was seriously ill and was unable to get out of bed, so he refused the request of the Athenian envoy. Now the domestic situation in Macedonia is a bit chaotic. There is Sesali to the south. Under the threat of human beings, the King of Macedonia did not dare to risk the army going south to fight."

"At this time, Macedonia is still a weak country..." Davers murmured with a sigh.

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

"Please come in."

Henipolis stood at the door and said: "Your Majesty, Proseus is here."

"Your Majesty, then I'll go down first." Aristilas said with interest immediately.

"Thank you! After I go back, continue to pay close attention to the developments of the various city-states in Greece and report to me at any time." Daves said seriously.

"Yes!"

After the Kingdom Intelligence Chief left, Davester tidied up his appearance before saying to Hernipolis: "Heni, you can pick him up yourself."

"Okay." Hernipolis nodded knowingly.

As soon as Leotichides entered the office, Daves greeted him enthusiastically.

"Your Majesty." Although he was not wearing armor, Leotichides gave a very formal military salute.

After Davers returned the gift, he motioned for him to sit down, and then sat down on the wooden chair opposite him, smiling and asking, "How is your rest these days?"

"I am in a panic, I still hope that I can do something." Leotichides's somewhat dumb face still has a trace of prayer.

"Actually... Regarding your past identity, neither I nor the military department cares. There were many people in the Senate who were once the king of a certain power, the chief general of a certain city-state, and the leader of a certain tribe. Many of them were enemies. Now they are all Dionian citizens, contributing their own strength to the kingdom, not to mention that you have made a lot of merits for the kingdom over the years!"

After Davers sighed, he narrowed his smile and said seriously: "But you have been concealing your true identity, and this concealment has had a great impact on this military operation. This is how I decided to take you The reason why you were transferred back and the Military Affairs Department temporarily suspended you."

"It is indeed my fault to keep concealing the true identity, and I have no opinion on the punishment imposed by the Ministry of Military Affairs." Leo said with the same seriousness of the gains and losses.

"Now there is a question." Davos patted the armrest lightly. "From now on I call you Proseus? Or Leotichides?"

Leotichides did not hesitate, and immediately responded: "Lertichides is a thing of the past. I am now a citizen of Proseus and Dionian, and Prossous will also be the last name of my family. , Keep passing on."

A smile appeared at the corner of Davers's mouth and said: "Two days ago, an Egyptian messenger came to Turei and told me a piece of news, "The Persian army is gathering in a large number in Eastern Phoenician territory, and there are invading Egypt. Attempt'. The Egyptian pharaoh Tanis hopes that when the Persian army invades Egypt, we Dionia can send reinforcements to Egypt..."

When Leotitchides heard this, he subconsciously grasped the handrail.

Sure enough...Daves looked at him and said unhurriedly: "Egypt is our ally. During the Western Mediterranean War, it selflessly provided us with a large amount of food, so that we can survive the most difficult period. Now they are encountering difficulties, of course we should lend a helping hand and give our full support.

In addition, Persia regarded Dionia as an enemy. It sent reinforcements to help Carthage during the Western Mediterranean War. In the past two years, it instigated the Greek city-states to unite and fight against us... So assisting Egypt and fighting Persia are two birds with one stone. Good thing.

The Council of Ministers of Administration of the Kingdom has passed the resolution to'rescue Egypt'. After discussing with the Ministry of Military Affairs, I believe that you are the most suitable candidate to serve as a reinforcement commander. Are you willing to accept this appointment and go to Persia?"

Leotichides, who has been free for a while, is of course willing to accept this appointment, but he still suppressed the impulse in his heart and asked first: "Your Majesty, do you know which legions the kingdom will send as reinforcements?"

Daves praised Leotichides’s ability to remain calm under such circumstances. He said aloud: “At present, we are considering three Sicilian regiments as the main reinforcements, and the 2nd Fleet provides assistance at sea. In addition, considering that the Egyptian territory is vast and flat, which is conducive to the gallop of the cavalry, the African light cavalry legion is prepared to participate in the expedition. Considering that the Persian army is mainly projected, we will also recruit 2,000 Barriari slingers...How about? Are you right? Is this arrangement still satisfactory?"

"Your Majesty, I am willing to accept your appointment." Leotichides responded decisively.

"Persia is not our Dionian. Their military mobilization will not be so fast. It may take some time before they actually attack Egypt. You don't have to be too anxious. Go to Sicily first and get acquainted with the regiments you will command.

The Eighth Army has the strongest combat effectiveness among these troops, and you are the old officer of the Eighth Army. You have led it to win a lot of honors. I believe that if you take over this support army, you will get the support of the soldiers faster...

However, you should not gather the army on a large scale to avoid premature consumption of rations. After all, the army in Peloponnese consumes a lot of rations."

Hearing this, Leotichides couldn't help but ask: "When I lead the army to Egypt, what about this ration supply?"

"Egypt Pharaoh Tanis has made a promise in the letter that all the rations for the reinforcements will be supplied by him." Daves said calmly: "Egypt has always been the main granary in the Mediterranean, and its political situation has been relatively stable over the years. It is said that the food reserves are sufficient, so you don’t have to worry. Of course, the Ministry of Military Affairs will also deliver some supplies to you as supplements in due course."

Leotichides nodded and said nothing for a while.

Daves looked at him, but then continued: "I heard that when you left Messenia, you had reminded Cloto Kataks, "Don't let down your guard against other Greek city-states other than Sparta. They are always fickle...'.

Now, your worry has become a fact. Many Greek city-states headed by Athens are forming an alliance against Dionia. This will undoubtedly bring great difficulties to our strategy of controlling the mainland of Greece, and we are in Greece. If the war cannot be ended in a short period of time, there will be reinforcements to Egypt, which will undoubtedly fall into the dilemma of fighting on both sides... You know Greece better. What advice do you have?"

Listening to Davos, Leotichides was thinking about this issue in his mind. Of course, he, who has become a commander, does not want to affect the reinforcements to Egypt because of the war in Greece.

A moment later, he said: "Your Majesty, the Gauls in Italy were regarded as scourges by the Etruscan and Latin races in the north a few years ago. They are numerous, fierce and combative, and even regarded by the kingdom as a confidant.

But your Majesty, you gathered a 100,000 army at a time, and it only took a few months to defeat the Gauls, and now their territory has been incorporated into the kingdom."

Leotichides briefly mentioned the conquest of the Gauls. After all, he was the commander of the Northern Expedition to Gaul at the time, and there is no doubt that he was boasting too much.

"The war on the mainland of Greece is actually a bit similar to the Gaul War. It seems that there are many city-states and the situation is complicated. It seems that its citizens are also very good at fighting, but in fact, the Peloponnes Peninsula, plus Central Greece, North Greece, and even The land area of ​​the Upper Ionian Islands is far less than the size of the kingdom's territory, and the population is much worse, not to mention weapons and equipment, logistics supplies...

Your Majesty can, like conquering the Gauls, concentrate most of the army in the kingdom and launch an offensive against it with a military force far beyond the mainland of Greece, and the conquest of the mainland of Greece can be completed in a short time."

"Hmm..." Daves stroked his chin, thoughtfully.

After sending Leotichides away, Daves asked Hernepolis to bring a wooden plank map of the Greek mainland, facing the map alone, lost in thought.

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Asidamas walked into Philae’s city lord’s mansion and saw the Tagus Jason of Thessaly pacing back and forth in the living room door. He stepped forward and asked, "Sir, what can you do with me? "

Jason recovered from his contemplation, holding Asidamas's arm respectfully, and walking into the living room, after asking him to sit down, he said solemnly: "I just received the news, Dioni The Asian army defeated the 30,000 army formed by Sparta with the support of Persia in Taga!"

"Sparta suffered another defeat in the battle?!" Asidamas was shocked by the news. For a politician who spent most of his life in the era when Sparta ruled the roost, it was a bit of a time. Difficult to accept.

"Yes, I heard that the Dionians not only defeated the Spartan army, but also occupied the Spartan camp. They captured a lot of soldiers and drove the Spartan soldiers into the mountains. They also took the opportunity. Captured Taigeya... Jason said emotionally.

Asidamas sighed lightly, and said with a sigh, "It can be seen that even with the support of Persia, the Spartans cannot be the opponents of the Dionians. The decline is inevitable... Sir, what are your plans?"

Jason sat down in a chair next to him and said, "I want to listen to your suggestions first."