Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 1188

[Chapter 137 Plato’s Choice]

Plato frowned, put down the pen in his hand, and said: “Aureas, don’t panic! I said, try to keep calm in everything you do, because only calm can you think rationally, especially you, said Many times, but I always forget!”

“Teacher…that’s right, at today’s meeting of 5,000 people, the resolution of ‘joining the Greek alliance and declaring war on Dionia’ was passed…” Oleas gasped. said harshly.

Plato was not surprised, just shook his head gently: “Didn’t I already say it before, judging from the current situation in Athens, it is a matter of time before Athens declares war on Dionia. These foolish Athenians They are always easily driven by anger and lose their minds. The citizens’ assembly, which holds the highest power in the city-state, has become a place for them to vent their emotions. This is the defect of the so-called democratic government!”

“Teacher…and…” Aurea Si swallowed his saliva and wanted to continue speaking, but was replaced by a more calm voice: “Teacher, the Citizens Assembly has also passed a resolution – saying that you are treasonous and you will be judged!

” Inside the room, he said with an angry expression, “I once came to the stage to defend you, but I couldn’t stop it from passing…”

Plato looked at his proud disciple and saw several bruises on his face and swollen chin. Imagining the bad situation at that time, he said softly with heartache: “It’s hard work, let you worry about me!”

“You are our respected teacher, this is what we should do!” Oleas finally relieved his breath and was filled with righteous indignation. “It’s fortunate that you didn’t attend the Citizens’ Assembly today, the situation is too bad! Especially Isocrates, he even wrote a speech and asked his students to read it at the meeting, which was full of slanderous words against you. , but the ignorant people listened to him, Spirus came to defend you, and the irrational people called us traitors and attacked with pottery shards…”

“I can imagine the situation. Oops.” Plato’s expression became serious: “I also participated in the citizens’ assembly that demanded the trial of Teacher Socrates!”

“Teacher, the Socrates scholar didn’t follow your advice back then, believing that the Citizens Assembly would give him a fair trial, but in the end he lost his life! You must not—” Spicypus eagerly wanted to persuade.

“I know what you want to say, don’t worry, I’m not Teacher Socrates!” Plato lowered his head, looked at the manuscript on the desk, and gradually made up his mind, he said firmly: “The so-called so-called I won’t participate in a fair court trial! I haven’t finished my exploration of the city-state system, I still have books to write, and I don’t want to die so tragically, so I decided to leave Athens first!

” Peysipus was obviously relieved, but Aureas said hesitantly: “Teacher, if you leave like this, you will… make those ignorant people believe in the slander of Isocrates and the others even more!”

“Temporary slander is nothing,

time will finally prove who is right and who is wrong!” Plato said confidently.

“Teacher, leave Athens, where are you going?” Spicypus asked again.

“Since Isocrates said that I colluded with Dionia, then I will go to Turii and study at their Turii Academy for a while…” Plato said with hope: “When we return to Athens, We can make Akademi Academy better!”

“Teacher, I’ll go with you!”

“Me too!”

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At this moment, the chief general of Athens, Callistratus, is meeting with the Persian messenger Datis at his home.

Datis had been in the Spartan territory before, but after the Dionysian army captured Messenia and the first fleet began to block the coast of Sparta, Datis was afraid and worried that he would wear it in the future. When the Aonia army attacked the Spartan territory, it could not escape, so on the pretext of supervising and coordinating the mercenaries and supplies delivered by Persia to Sparta, they ran to Corinth, and because the first fleet of Dionia attacked Disturbed by the port of Corinth, he soon came to Athens.

“Congratulations, General, your proposal was finally approved at the Citizens Assembly!” Datis congratulated Callistratus.

Callistratus said seriously: “You are mistaken, this proposal was jointly negotiated by the Executive Committee of our generals, and it is the common will of most Athenian citizens!”

Here, he smiled: ” I believe that your king will be very happy when he hears this news.”

“It’s hard to say.” Datis said reluctantly: “The king of Persia hopes that Greece can maintain peace, if he learns that A big war will break out here again, and if the ‘Kalias Peace Treaty’ that he has worked so hard to urge you to sign can’t be executed, I’m afraid I will be very annoyed!”

Callistratus sat up straight, his eyes sharp. Looking at Datis, he said sternly: “Let us all open up and tell the truth. The reason why the Persian king asked the Greek city-states to sign the contract was that he hoped that we would unite to defend Dionia together! And now his The wish is being fulfilled, the Greek city-states are forming an alliance to resist the invading Dionysian army, I believe you will report this news to the Persian king, he will be very happy, and will reward you greatly!”

Dati Si didn’t respond, but an involuntary smile appeared on his face.

Callistratus continued: “But if this newly formed coalition is defeated by the Dionysians, thus allowing the Dionysians to take control of Greece, then I don’t think it will be a good thing for Persia, to that The King of Persia is afraid of you…”

Datiston’s face sank: “What do you mean?!”

“Don’t get me wrong!” Callistratus said sincerely: “I just I want to tell you that the interests of Persia, the interests of Athens, and you and me are the same on the important issue of defeating the Dionysians, and Athens needs your help!”

Datis was stunned for a moment, and then he was quite stunned. He smiled meaningfully: “How can I help Athens as a little messenger?”

“You have been in Athens for the past few days, and I believe you have learned that our finances are in difficulty. The treasury is short of money, and it is unable to provide sufficient military funds for the army. Without money, it is impossible to form a large army, and other city-states even join this alliance. , but if we see that we in Athens have not taken action, I am afraid they will show hesitation… And if this situation drags on for a long time, the situation will only be in Dionia’s favor!

The reason why the king of Persia wants us to unite the Greek city-states Defending Dionia, isn’t it precisely because Dionia has the strength to pose a threat to Persia! Now that Dionia has discovered our intention, he will definitely send more troops to Greece!

Sparta suffered the battle of Leuctra before .

The defeat of the Dionian army, and now the loss of Messenia, the strength has been greatly weakened. Even with your assistance, I think they are by no means an opponent of the Dionysian army! Now the only people who can call on the Greek city-states to protect Greece are We Athens! So we hope to get the full assistance of Persia, not only gold and silver, but also the navy!”

Callistratus said earnestly: “We don’t have enough warships now to compete with Dionia. Fleet confrontation, once we go to war against Dionia, Dionia’s fleet will inevitably block the Gulf of Saron, and it will become very difficult for Athens to obtain war materials from the outside world, so we need the support of the Persian navy! As long as Persia fully supports Athens, I promise you—Athens will make Greece a strong bulwark against Dionia!”

Datis looked at Callistratus, who was a little excited, and couldn’t help taking a breath: Athens wants to replace Sparta!

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Datis fell into contemplation.

Callistratus did not rush, and waited quietly.

After a long time, Datis said: “I will convey your request to the king as soon as possible. Considering your current financial difficulties, I can first take part of the funds allocated by the king to Sparta, so that you can form an army as soon as possible, But first I want to see the sincerity of your Athens.”

“What sincerity?”

“First send some civic soldiers to the Peloponnese to help the Spartans.”

Callistratus thought for a while before saying, “I have to discuss this matter with the other generals first, and then submit it to the council for discussion before I can give you an answer, but I don’t think it’s a big problem.”

“Okay. , then it’s settled, I hope you Athens and Sparta will work together to repel the Dionysians and bring peace to Greece!” Datis said righteously, and suddenly remembered something Matter: “Uh… other requests of your Athens, the king may agree, but regarding the assistance of the Persian navy… you have to be mentally prepared, the king may not agree.”

“Why?” Callistratus He was a little puzzled. You must know that during the Corinthian War, in order to suppress the Spartans, the governor of Virginia, Phanabzus, asked Konon to lead the Persian fleet to attack Sparta. Later, Konon left those warships without authorization. In Athens, the Persian king did not seem to pursue it. This shows that the Persian king was generous and sensible, and was willing to invest heavily at critical moments.

“Because we will have a major military operation in Persia, and we cannot lack the navy.”

“What military operation?” Callistratus thought.

“You’ll find out soon.”

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