Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 1111

[Chapter 60 Revenge (continued)]

When Okriton heard this, he was surprised at first, then angry, and couldn’t help shouting loudly and asked, “Why are you doing this?! Even if there is a grudge between the Margonid family and Lord Hanno, but you are A Carthaginian, with the blood of the Carthaginian who established Queen Dido flowing in his body, how could he do such a wrong thing that threatens the survival of all Carthaginians!…”

“You came here to teach me a lesson. Is it?” Although Haka’s voice was soft, it seemed like a cold breeze was blowing, which made Okriton feel cold, and immediately drove away the dissatisfaction in his heart, allowing him to quickly regain his composure. : “I… Lord Haka, even though you are now serving for Dionia, you are still a Carthaginian, I hope you can stop the practice of ‘letting Eastern Numibians continue to invade Carthaginian territory’ , give your compatriots a way to live!”

Okriton lowered his stance, his tone very earnest.

“I did this to give my compatriots a way to live.” Haka restrained his lazy expression and said with a serious face: “If Carthage continues to secretly fight against Dionia like this, it won’t do Carthage any good! In a few years you will find that Carthage is completely isolated from the entire Western Mediterranean, and even the closest Phoenician allies will be far away from you one by one…”

“Since the peace agreement with Dionia was signed , we in Carthage have been re-adjusting to the new order for the past few years, busy restoring trade, and have never wanted to secretly confront Dionia, let alone take any hostile actions, I don’t know Lord Haka Why do you say this! On the contrary, Dionia incited the East Numibians to invade Carthage, which is a violation of the agreement. Is Dionia going to tear up the good image of ‘keeping promises’ that he has always advertised, and once again Did you declare war on Carthage?!” Okriton said with a look of indignation and indignation.

Haka looked at him coldly, and spit out a word softly: “Marsili tribe.”

This voice suddenly pierced Okreton’s disguised anger, and he wanted to defend again, but heard Haka continue: ” Do you need me to recite the full text of the secret talks between Carthage and the Marsili tribe?”

Okriton was instantly discouraged, and even more frightened that Carthage was under such terrifying surveillance by Dionia.

“It can be seen from the conspiracy between Carthage and the Masili tribe that your Carthaginian senate still has some kind of illusion. But I believe that you who have witnessed the grandeur of the giant city of Turiyi with your own eyes, Even if the Masili tribe gets your help and really unifies the tribes of West Numibia, it is just a small trouble for the powerful Dionysian Kingdom. We even only need to dispatch two or three easily. A legion can be completely pacified. But for you Carthage, this will be a disaster for the survival of the city-state, so the kingdom let the Eastern Numibians attack Carthage to make you truly aware of Carthage How weak is Taiji now!”

Haka motioned the servant to pour himself a little wine, and then slowly turned the glass with one hand, his expression became serious: “I am a Carthaginian, I know very well. My compatriots, most of them prefer to do business rather than war, prefer to enjoy more than to suffer on the battlefield, and are more afraid of death… So even when Carthage was at its most prosperous, it was still unable to defeat the Greeks in Sicily, It is because the Carthaginians are not a nation that likes to fight. They lack bravery and tenacity. In the past, they could let Numibians and mercenaries fight for you. Now you have no support. I think Carthage’s The elders can put out the remaining ambitions in their hearts and let the people do what they want!

For example, the Carthaginians did not like bathing very much in the past. Since the Dionysians invented the baths, the Carthaginians I began to like bathing; for example, Carthaginians did not like to go to the inland to do business, because the traffic was very inconvenient,

but since the Dionysians built wide and flat avenues, Carthaginian merchants have also frequently visited Go to Bruti, Lucania and other mountainous areas to make trade profits… and the water pipe I just mentioned to you, as long as it starts to be put into use in the normal urban areas of the kingdom, I can guarantee that it will not be long before the Carthaginians will be I will think about how to make it so that I can enjoy the clean water without going out… There are many cases like this.

You can see that although the people of Carthage hate Dionia on the surface, in fact they always pay attention to the new things created by Dionia, and enjoy the huge trading system created by Dionia… So why not let Carthage fully integrate into the system?

In this way, the safety of Carthage will be completely guaranteed, and the people will enjoy everything that Dionia has built with peace of mind.

I believe that with the ability of the Carthaginians, in a few years, they will become richer than before!

Okleton

was silent.

Hakkar didn’t speak any more, but gently stroked the warm pool water with his hands.

After a while, Okleton asked in a low voice, “What do you mean… Taiki and Dionia form a real alliance?

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With the current weak strength of Carthage, it is impossible to establish an alliance equal to Dionia’s status, and it can only become an ally attached to Dionia.”

“Hakkar said it very bluntly: “Of course I suggest that Carthage should better become a free city of the kingdom of Dionia, just like Tarantum, you should know how much the Tarantum people are living now. Comfortable…”

Okriton’s face became a little ugly, he forced himself to suppress, did not let his anger rise again, but listened to Haka said leisurely: “I know you can’t decide this matter, in the end It’s still up to the Senate to make a decision, but I hope you can make a decision faster, because the evidence of your collusion with the Masili tribe is well established. Once the Masili people stir up chaos in Western Numibia, Then the messenger of Dionia will go to Carthage and question you about breaking the peace agreement.

At the same time, the three legions of Sicily will be quickly assembled, ready to land in Africa at any time, and the situation of Carthage will not be as easy as you and I are talking to now.

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Okriton’s face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: “Lord Haka, we have some verbal agreement with the Masili tribe, but it is only for the Eastern Numibians-”

Haka interrupted him unceremoniously: “This is the end of the discussion on this matter, what choice Carthage should make, you go back and think about it yourself, and let those stupid elders think about it. Now let’s talk about another thing, and another thing that you came to Turii to meet and discuss with His Majesty.

Don’t you think it’s strange? A few years ago, the Dionysian cargo ship came out of Iberia. Precious metals are sold to all merchants in Carthage, but since last year, they have only been sold to merchants who belong to the neutral faction…”

Okriton looked at the young man across from him with a little expression on his face. With a strange smile, his heart suddenly jumped, and he said in surprise: “Could it be you—”

“Yes, this is also my suggestion to His Majesty.” Haka said lightly, turning his head to look at the servant: “The water temperature is a little If it’s

too low, let them heat it up a little more.”

“Master, but your

body— ”

“I feel fine today, it doesn’t matter if the water temperature is a little higher.”

Although he was a little worried, he didn’t dare to disobey Haka’s order, so he quickly ran to the wooden door and gave instructions to the slaves who were waiting outside the door.

Of course, it was impossible for Okriton to suddenly burst into a violent attack, but his eyes were full of alertness and caution when he looked at Haka, as if he were facing a formidable enemy: this young man who seemed to be ill was so terrifying, what he did Every measure against Carthage hit hard on Carthage’s vulnerable places.

Haka took a slow sip of wine, then looked at the bright red wine remaining in the wooden cup, his eyes became solemn and distant, he murmured: “When I was 5 years old and a little sensible, I learned from other people’s mouths. Know why I’m different from other kids, because I may die in a few years;

when I was 9 years old, my father came back from a defeat in Sicily, and he was depressed all day , often locked himself in the house because he heard the ridicule of others, and eventually he committed suicide…

When I was 13 years old, following my older brother to that unfamiliar and savage land of Iberia, my uncle Margo told me, ‘This is to give the Margonides a bright future.

‘But I actually knew in my heart that it was because my uncle lost the power struggle in Carthage and had to find a way back for himself;

when I was 27 years old, the people of Carthage had their entire army because of the Sicilian army. Overwhelmed, under the instigation of some people, they angrily attacked the elders of the Magnidites, forcing them to be unable to survive in the city and to flee to Iberia with their family, but Dido and I decided to Find your own way… .

After so many things, I understand a truth. If I do something wrong, I will be punished by the gods, and I will pay a heavy price for it. The Margonid family has come to this point because of the continuous repayment of debts. !

But— ”

Hakkar’s eyes stabbed like a blade to Okridon, and his voice was stern: “What role did you Hannos play in that war?

!

The commanding generals, Monte Adeno, Annobas and others who are highly recommended by you are all incompetent. The failures one after another not only consumed a lot of war resources in Carthage, but also frequently hit the people of Carthage. Confidence!

When my uncle and brother fought hard in Sicily, instead of giving them all your support, you used all means to reduce your aid and slander their achievements!

…If I didn’t know that you are all native Carthaginians, I’m afraid I would have suspected that you are the inner responders of the Dionysians!

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