Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 137

[Chapter 36]

“Yasi, you have collected information about Crotone’s commander-in-chief Melantheus, and you have done a good job!” Davos praised after listening.

“Mainly because he is so famous in Crotone. As soon as our people arrive at the port, we can find out about his deeds everywhere…” Asistes said truthfully.

Davos nodded: “I can see that this Melantheus is a proud person. In such a war that affects the life and death of the city-state, why should he be appointed as the commander of the army?”

Asisters replied: “Maybe it’s because Melantheus has never been defeated in battles. Besides, he fought bravely and likes to attack quickly. Crotone must have hoped that the battle with Turii would be resolved earlier, and they also sent With Timas, who is old and stable, as his adjutant, I believe it can make Melantheus more stable…”

“Well… your analysis makes sense!” Davos thought and asked again: “Crow What are the characteristics of the Tone civic soldiers fighting?”

“The citizens of Crotone are keen on physical exercise, and there are many famous athletes. In each of the four major sports games, Crotone athletes always win the championship, especially in wrestling, Boxing and discus have always had advantages. Therefore, the citizens of several city-states responded that their citizens were powerful, aggressive and agile in combat…”

Davers rubbed his chin: “That is to say, their The individual combat effectiveness is very strong, so what about the group? Do they often conduct military training?”

Asisters smiled: “My lord, not every city-state trains as frequently as Amendolara, and the training is so intense. . Crotone people spend much less time on the training ground than on the arena!”

“It seems that you are dissatisfied with our training.” Davos also laughed.

“How come, I like training the most! Especially rugby!” Asisters immediately defended himself.

“Isn’t rugby a sport?!” Davers continued to chase after him.

After a burst of laughter, Asisters asked: “My lord, will the war between Crotone and Turii affect us?”

“If it doesn’t affect us, it is impossible!” Diver Sigh sighed: “A weak neighbor is always much safer than a new strong neighbor. At the critical moment, Amendolara had no choice but to go to La Tourie. Stupid Tourie did stupid things, It seems that the plan to attack Lucania will be postponed again…Ah, it’s really unpredictable!”

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Burkos rushed

to Amendolara and asked Davos for reinforcements.

In the senate assembly, the elders argued fiercely.

In general, the old citizens and elders such as Cornerus and Raphias did not approve of sending reinforcements. They believed that they had brought the Crotone army in Turii, not to mention Amendolara. It is nominally an alliance with Turiyi, but in fact it is in a state of severance. Amendolara does not need to offend a powerful city-state for a neighbor who frequently makes trouble for himself, and the army sent by Crotone looks very good. Strong, even if Turiyi unites with Amendolara, the possibility of being able to defeat Crotone is extremely small.

Capps, Hiros and other new citizen elders believe that: the current situation in Crotone is very strong, and Amendolara should wait and make a decision according to the changes in the situation.

And Alexis, Antonios and other new citizens and elders have other opinions. They feel that Turii must be protected to ensure the safety of the surrounding environment of Amendolara.

The walls of the city of Turui were thick and thick, so Amendolara could not have to fight at all, just assist Turiel in defending the city in the city.

As long as Crotone’s attack is blocked, Crotone will probably have to retreat in less than a month. After all, the daily food consumption of tens of thousands of soldiers is not a small amount.

The words of Alexis and Antonios were still subtle, and Epithenes said loudly without any scruples: “We would rather our neighbor be the weak Turii than the mighty Crotone, that would make us Day and night, unless Amendolara joins Crotone’s alliance, but will you?”

If Burkes, the envoy of Turii, heard these words, he would probably be ashamed.

But at this time, Burkes was arranged in the side room of the Senate, waiting for the final decision of the meeting.

The words of Epithenis touched the elders present, but after so long discussions, the final decision must be made by Davos.

Davos looked around everyone and said solemnly: “Just now, you have all analyzed the situation very clearly, so I don’t need to go into details. What I want to say is that we signed an alliance treaty with Turui, which is Under the watchful eyes of the gods, the sacred treaty signed by swearing in the name of God! Before, we laughed at Turiyi for treason, and now when greater danger strikes, can we keep our promise?!”

Davers paused .

For a moment, seeing everyone was ashamed and thoughtful, he raised his voice again and said: “Of course we can! We have to prove to all the city-states of Greater Greece that, as an ancient city-state with a long history, Amendolara will not be under any difficult circumstances. They

will keep their promises and uphold the glory and traditions passed down from ancient heroes such as Hercules, Theseus, and Agres!”

When Davos found Burkes, he announced to him the decision of the Senate: “Amendola La decided to follow the previous covenant and send reinforcements.”

Burkes burst into tears.

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_ Long, the city that had once been attached to the Crotone Alliance after the destruction of Hyperion, also did not resist, but instead opened the city gate and welcomed Melantheus into the city.

In Castellon City, he saw the envoys of Turii and Tarantum who were waiting here.

Facing the pleas of the Turii messenger, he didn’t even have the patience to listen, and said impatiently: “Crotone’s saber has been drawn out of its sheath, and it will never be withdrawn without blood.”

For the messenger of Tarantum, Melantheus showed a little respect, but he asked: “If a city-state violates the agreement and kills the messenger of Tarantum at the same time, what will happen to you Tarantum? Do it?! Can you get back the lost dignity of Tarantum just by paying for some property?!” The

Tarantum messenger was speechless for a while.

Melantheus looked at him with disdain, and said with a firm expression: “So Turii will definitely be punished!”

When night fell, the general of Tarantum was about to go to bed, and the guards hurried to report: “General, outside There are two people who want to see you and say that they have important information about Turiyi to trade with you.”

Important information about Turiyi?

!

Melantheus was interested: “Bring it in!”

Under the guard’s watch, two men dressed as sailors cowered into Melantheus’ bedroom.

“Tell me, is there any important information to trade with me?” Melantheus rested his head on the bed with one hand, and looked at the two with disdain: “If it is really valuable, I will consider you both. Your request.” The

two looked at each other, and one of them made up his mind and whispered, “My honorable general, I am a free citizen of Turii…”

With the words of the sailor, Melantheus’ eyes became more and more intense. When

it became bright, he turned over and sat up with excitement on his face…

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Although Davos agreed to send reinforcements, he did not call the troops to set out immediately. If Lara hurried to help immediately, the world would only laugh at Davos’s childishness.

He agreed first, in order to stabilize the morale of the army and the people of Turii, so that the people of Turii could inspire the fighting spirit to fight Crotone, but he wanted to wait and see: First, to observe the battle between the two sides The situation, understand the Crotone army; the second is that reinforcements only appear when Turii needs it most, in order to reduce the casualties of Amendolara soldiers, gain the gratitude of the Turui people, and increase the chance of defeating Crotone. .

Anyway, Amendolara is not far from Turiyi, and it is only half a day’s walk.

Amendolara’s response made Neonsis temporarily relieved. At this time, he was full of gratitude to Amendolara, and he also felt a little regret for his extreme actions.

And after the news was made known to the people of Turiyi, the low morale began to pick up, and they all praised Amendolara.

But the news that kept coming from the south made their hearts begin to tighten again: Crotone’s army arrived in Castellon in only two days, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com Stron did not resist, took the initiative to open the door to welcome, and also strengthened Crotone’s troops, and more importantly, Crotone rejected Turii and Tarantum’s demands for peace

… The bad news made Neonsis tremble, and while he cursed Crotone, Crimissa and Castellon in his heart, he asked Brooks to go to Amendolara again, urging them to send reinforcements quickly, and at the same time let the citizens They reorganized their armaments, strengthened their defenses, and even began to consider whether to implement Ancitanos’s advice and mobilize the freedmen to fight in this time of crisis.

But on the second day, the Crotone army stationed outside the city of Castellon did not continue to advance, and they even sent people to recover the messenger of Turii, saying that the matter of seeking peace could be negotiated.

When the news reached Turiyi, the generals and the people were relieved of their nervousness, and then they looked forward to the good news of the truce brought back by the messenger.

In the afternoon, Melantheus announced that the negotiation had broken down and expelled him on the grounds that the envoy of Turii did not agree to Crotone’s request and was insincere (in fact, the price of Melantheus was too high and he refused to give in). The Turii messenger, and then immediately ordered the army that had been prepared to march on Turii.

When Neonsis got the news, Crotone’s army was already at the gate of Turiinan.