Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 1187

[Chapter 136 Athens declares war]

“I have long heard that the kingdom of Dionia is very strong in the Western Mediterranean, and some city-states have to submit to your force. I don’t quite believe it, but today on our own land in Athens, at the Holy Citizens Assembly, we Callias, the well-respected Eleusis torchbearer, was threatened in public by a Dionysian messenger, which made me believe in Dionysian tyranny!” Ifikrates

stood up, pointing his finger at Karias, indignantly said: “Citizens remember the first sentence when he opened his speech! – ‘I greet you on behalf of the 2 million citizens of Dionia’ – is this the word of greeting! No, it’s a threat! He’s not just threatening Callias, he’s threatening every citizen of our Athens! He’s threatening us with a strong army if we don’t comply with Dionysian’s demands Come and conquer Athens!

But what I’m going to tell you on behalf of the citizens of Athens is that decades ago Persia, which is more populous than Dionia, sent messengers here to make similar threats to us, but in the end we won that war Therefore, we Athenians are not afraid of any threat!”

“Ifikrates is right, we Athens are not afraid of any country, whether it is Persia or Dionia! Don’t look at the number of Dionysians! , they are afraid of a war with Athens, otherwise they will not send a messenger to talk about it here!…” Under the influence of Ifiklast, some Athenian citizens waved their arms to express their dissatisfaction loudly.

Karias still had a calm expression, and after the wave of noise subsided a little, he said confidently: “More than 10 years ago, Athens made a promise to Dionysian, ‘the “Dionysians” will no longer be staged. “The play.’ But when I walked into the city, I found multiple theatres performing this play of humiliation against the Dionysians. Many Athenians were learning that I was from Dionysus. After Asia, not only will I cast a contemptuous look, but I will also scolded a barbarian…

The reason why I deliberately added the phrase ‘2 million citizens’ in my speech is to solemnly remind you, Dionysus Asia is a big country and a strong country in the Western Mediterranean. No matter how good or bad your opinion of Dionia is, you should show respect to Dionia first!

Think about Sparta, who once brought you great harm. Every time their messengers came to Athens, how did you treat them?

Even when their armies sacked the villages near the port of Piraeus, you still did not embarrass their messengers and put them back safely.

Every time you go to war with Sparta, whether on an advantage or a disadvantage, you end up choosing a peaceful truce with Sparta…

The reason why you do this is not because Sparta is the most powerful in Greece City-state, you must carefully consider the consequences of war with it.

Today, this Sparta, which you have been cautious about, is struggling to support the attack of the Dionysian army.

Therefore, in the face of a divine kingdom of Dionia, which is stronger than Sparta, should Athens show your respect, and at the same time treat all questions about Dionia with caution!

!

”

Karias’s words were deafening,

making some citizens think.

“When your Dionia fleet is showing off in the seas of Athens and allies, intercepting merchant ships and threatening the maritime security of Athens, you want us to Dionia expresses respect, it is too strong!

Another general, Kabrias suddenly stood up to attack. Kalias

finally showed a trace of tension: the Athenians really mentioned this headache for him, and indeed the arrogance of the 1st Fleet was undoubtedly aggravating the two countries. The level of tension, he also wrote to the expeditionary army commander Krotokatax, expressing his views, hoping that the prince can persuade Kelian to suspend the patrol of the Aegean Sea at this stage to avoid further irritation Athenian. But from the current situation, Clotokatax failed to persuade the self-confessed and reckless Cykrian, so he had to rack his brains to answer the question that gave him a headache.

However, just as he was mulling out a statement to better appease the dissatisfied Athenian citizens, Callistratus said again: “Citizens, we all know the reason why this barren land of Attica is able to Nurturing such a large population, and prospering to this day, Athens did not rely on the abundant products of the earth, but on sea trade.

Through sea trade, we can buy enough cheap food to meet the needs of the people; through sea trade, we can earn enough money to make our life rich and pay enough taxes, so the prosperity of sea trade Whether or not it is related to the life and death of Athens!

But in the past few years, the sea trade in Athens has been shrinking, the income of merchants has been decreasing, many workshops have begun to reduce production or even closed, and the number of homeless people in Athens and the port is increasing, but the price of food is gradually rising… You guys Any idea why?

!

”

Callistratus’ words were like a burning torch thrown into an oil jug, and the entire venue immediately boiled.

“That’s because the Dionysian merchants sold a lot of cheap olive oil in various city-states, As a result, few people buy my goods, pile up in the warehouse, and finally corrupt and deteriorate. Those are all money!

”

A fine amphora has never cost less than 6 drachmas, but the Dionian merchants can sell it for 4 drachmas, and they are a vicious trade competition against us in Athens.” , let them continue like this, and my pottery shop will collapse!

”

I am an excellent accountant. I have been an accountant for the big businessman Parsons for decades, and I have been conscientious. A few days ago, he suddenly told me that because many of his overseas stores have been in recession and his income has dropped sharply, He had to fire me, along with several old men who had served for many years.

I was very upset with him, but now I know that it was all the fault of the Dionysian Merchant!

”

…

The sound waves of denunciation continued to hit Karias in the center of the venue, which made him feel a lot of pressure. He frowned, his mind turned sharply, and he quickly thought about how to resolve the anger of the citizens of Athens. Method.

But at this moment, he heard Callistratus’ strong and thick voice: “Thank you for your speech to the citizens of Athens!

We have all been clear about Dionysian’s thoughts and demands, and then we will ask, ‘Do we want to continue to be friendly to Dionysus?

Or help Sparta?

‘This important issue is up for a vote, so please—”

“Please wait, I still have something to say!” Karias felt a strong unease, so he asked eagerly.

“Please abide by the order of our conference and leave the venue immediately!” Callistratus looked at him indifferently and said firmly.

Karias hesitated to speak, and finally sighed helplessly. Before the guards came, he took the initiative to leave the center of the venue. Although he was a little disappointed, he still held his head high and faced the insults of the Athenian citizens and walked out. In

the

afternoon, he was invited to the city hall of Athens, to Kalis

.

The general’s executive committee headed by Tratus was welcoming him.

Callistratus said to him with a solemn expression: “On behalf of all the citizens of Athens, we officially inform you that Athens has decided to join the Greek Alliance to help Sparta and defend against Dionia’s aggression!

” He was already mentally prepared, but his grievances had not disappeared. He sneered: “You have worked hard to manipulate the entire Citizens Assembly, and it is not in vain. Congratulations, you have finally achieved your goal.”

Callistratus looked very calm, He said calmly: “You are indeed very eloquent, but there must be a war between Athens and Dionia, which is unavoidable, and choosing to start a war at this time is the best time for Athens.”

“Look. Come on, you are very confident that Athens will win!” Karias sneered again.

“I know Dionysus is strong.” Callistratus looked at Carrias with deep eyes and powerful words: “But was Dionysia always strong? When you defended against Dionysius When the army of Athens invaded, when you learned that Carthage had declared war on you… Is it true that the relatively weak Dionia had the same feeling as today’s Athens! Dionia, which was founded only a few decades ago, Dare to take risks again and again, doesn’t Athens, with its glorious history, have this courage!”

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sonicmtl.com said meaningfully: “In the morning at the Citizens’ Assembly, you used Sparta many times to incite the emotions of the citizens of Athens, but let me tell you the truth, the facts of the past few decades have proved that Sparta is no matter how bad it is. Being tyrannical will not do much damage to the fundamental interests of Athens, but the power of Dionia has not yet fully entered the Greek mainland, and it has already greatly affected Athens. For the independence, freedom and prosperity of Athens, the citizens of Athens have The same courage as in the Hippo War!”

Karias was silent for a while, then stared at him, and said with a little respect: “Then let us divide the battle on the battlefield, and I hope that after the war, we will be able to compete with each other. You sit together and discuss the future of Athens!”

After speaking, he bowed slightly, and then strode out of the city hall.

Kalistratos looked at the back of Kalias leaving, his face suddenly became solemn, he turned to the others and said: “Next, we have to talk to the Persians quickly!”

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“Teacher, it’s not good! It’s not good!…” Aureas burst into the room out of breath.

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