Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 186

[Chapter 41 Pride: The Sign of the Spartans]

Generally speaking, the most shocking buildings of Greek city-states are large buildings such as temples, arenas, theaters, etc. At this moment, Phoebedas and his followers have not seen many large buildings, and they have been taken care of by these attentive and thoughtful people. Impressed by the design and the clean and tidy amenity.

Phoebe Das has been to Athens. Although the city famous for the Mediterranean is prosperous, it is noisy and dirty; although Sparta is quiet, it has to be said that the whole city is rudimentary like a village.

Only in Turii, simplicity, generosity, elegance, serenity, and cleanliness are combined together, with full charm.

Dorobyses couldn’t help but ask, “Who is the designer of this city?”

“Heracled, disciple of Hippodamos!” Olivers looked at them in surprise and answered loudly .

“Oh, Hippodamos!” Dorobyses exclaimed, this name is not unfamiliar to the Spartans, because he designed and built the port of Piraeus, and created a lot for Athens. Wealth, the Spartans took great pains to capture it.

Going further, they saw a huge white arch spanning the street like the Spartans had never seen in any other city-state.

Dorobyses asked curiously, “What is the purpose of this arch?”

Captain Olivers’ expression became solemn, and he said solemnly, “This is the Arc de Triomphe! Generals and soldiers who have returned from victory will line up to pass through this arch. door, accept the salute and cheers of the consul, the elders of the senate and the people of the whole alliance. There was a triumphal ceremony not long ago, because of the capture of Neutum, the scene was really… alas, it is a pity that our first brigade can only wait. next time…”

Phoebe Das did not look at Olivers’ regretful expression. He and the Spartans behind him looked up at the huge Arc de Triomphe with shock and envy in their eyes.

As a soldier, isn’t the greatest wish is to get the cheers of the people of the city-state after defeating the enemy!

That would make them feel that their blood and sacrifices were sacred and meaningful!

But in Greek city-states, where the spirit of democracy prevails, this is almost never done.

Democrats believed this would give the generals too much prestige and lead to a dictatorship; and while Sparta was established by force, the aged elders would never allow the over-promotion of victory to let these young and bloodthirsty Spartans out of control , Lysander is the best example.

And now, a colonial city-state in the remote Western Mediterranean outside of mainland Greece has actually done this, and will continue to do so… Phoebe Das’s mood is very complicated. He didn’t want to talk to the patrol captain before, but now he asks “How often do you have military training?”

“Why do you ask this?” Captain Olivers said with a serious expression, he thought for a while, and said, “But it’s fine to tell you. Our alliance citizens are once every seven days during the busy farming season, and now is the slack. Almost every two or three days, one training for a whole day!”

Such frequent military training has surpassed that of most Greek city-states, no wonder these soldiers seem to be well-trained, and this is also a city-state that respects force!

Phoebe Das had a hunch that he had come here for a reason, and

it might be difficult to achieve it.

Pass through the wide and flat Victory Square (after the triumphal ceremony, this new square finally has its own name. Since the main function of this square is to gather troops before the expedition, and to hold the triumphal ceremony after the war, it is called “victory”. True to its name), Phoebe Das entered the gigantic Turii Senate Chamber.

The assembly hall was built so large that it could accommodate thousands of people, so the dozens of members of the Senate were sitting in the front row, which was very inconspicuous.

Seeing Phoebe Das come in, all the elders stood up and applauded to welcome, and saluted respectfully to show respect for Sparta, which finally made Phoebe Das feel a burst of pleasure.

A young man in the lead said: “Welcome, Spartan messenger from afar! What prompted you to come to our Dionysian League?”

This must be the young consul of the Dionian League, the military genius that Kerethorpes spoke of, and I am afraid that the Arc de Triomphe was also written by him.

Phoebe Das looked at him sharply and aggressively.

Davos did not evade, but also returned with a deep gaze, as if to see through his intentions.

In Davos’ eyes: this Spartan was wearing a bright scarlet cloak, with long hair that was not often seen in ordinary Greeks, and his rough face was not only scarred, but also arrogant and contemptuous of everything.

Davos, who had a deep understanding of this era, felt that the image of the messenger in front of him was the normal form of Spartans facing outsiders, but Kerethorpes was an exception.

The two faced each other, staring at each other coldly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Kunogolata coughed twice, trying to break the frozen atmosphere.

Phoebe Das spoke, and he said bluntly: “I came here on behalf of Sparta to indict the Dionysian Alliance!”

As soon as this remark came out, the elders were in an uproar.

“We Sparta, in order to protect the Greek city-states in Asia Minor and the interests of the whole of Greece, sent troops to cross the sea of love and go to Asia Minor to fight against the Persians. However, at a critical time, some soldiers of our troops But because of your temptation to escape the battlefield in Asia Minor, the war against the Persians was frustrated, and even the governor Tiburon was exiled by the council of elders! Therefore, the council of elders sent me to scold you for this betrayal!

” serious?

!

The elders looked at each other, slightly nervous.

“I don’t understand.” Kunogorata asked suspiciously: “You said that we lured your soldiers, the Dionysian Alliance is thousands of miles away from Asia Minor, and we rarely have contact with you Sparta. , how could it be possible to lure your soldiers to escape?!”

“That’s right! As a newly established alliance, we not only have no dealings with Sparta, we don’t even know where Asia Minor is!” Plessinas exaggerated said.

Phoebe Das didn’t hear it, just looked at Davos and sneered: “Those soldiers are mercenaries who participated in the Persian expedition! I fought with your consul and some of you in Persia for a year. There are many, deep relationships. Our officers in Asia Minor once saw with their own eyes that foreigners frequently entered the camps of these mercenaries…”

Agarcia saw Antonios, Capps and the others quietly cast inquiring glances at him, he lightly Shake his head lightly.

“Are you sure these Gentiles are our Union citizens?!” Antonios asked.

“What I can be sure of is that the passenger ships that these deserters are on are all heading to Great Greece!” Phoebe Das said decisively: “Therefore, the Spartan Council of Elders made a decision, ‘The Dionysian Alliance must surrender and escape here. of all mercenaries, and—’” He raised his voice: “As the Dionysian League broke Sparta’s punishment for the Persian war, ask your consuls to lead five thousand soldiers to Asia Minor to join us in Sparta In Da’s team, participating in the battle against the Persians'”

“What?!!” The elders shouted in shock: “What’s the point of this!! Our Dionysian Alliance has no diplomatic relations with Sparta, you Sis Why did the Badans issue orders to us?!!”

“Just because you are Greeks, you have destroyed the sacred war that Sparta represents against Persia on behalf of the Greeks! Just because we Sparta are the ally of all Greece!! “Phoebe Das said proudly.

Davers laughed.

Hearing the deep contempt in his laughter, the turbulent elders suddenly calmed down.

Mersis also asked jokingly: “Lord Davos, what are you laughing at?”

“I’m not ashamed to laugh at Spartans!” Davos glanced at Phoebe Das contemptuously: “Could it be that Spartans are not ashamed? Didn’t Da collude with Persia, who has always been the enemy of the Greeks, and kill his own countrymen to defeat Athens?!! Why is Sparta now fighting against Persia, which was once an ally?”

“Why?” Mersis responded quickly.

“I heard that Sparta signed an agreement with Persia in order to allow the Persians to help it defeat Athens before, agreeing to give up the protection of the city-states in Asia Minor and give it to Persia. After the victory of the war, Sparta went back on it, so The war between Sparta and Persia will happen…” Davos looked at the somewhat unnatural Phoebe Das and said unceremoniously: “Such a traitor who betrayed the interests of the Greek city-state, and the city-state that repeatedly broke its promise actually said I represent the whole of Greece, and I have a holy war with Persia! Do you think I can stop laughing?!”

“Yes, it’s ridiculous! It’s a shame for the Greeks to have such a shameless city-state!” Ian The elders headed by Dong Rios and Amintas deliberately laughed loudly.

Phoebe Das blushed, UU reading www.sonicmtl.

com roared: “You dare to insult Sparta, aren’t you afraid of the anger of the Spartans?!” The

laughter continued.

Amyntas said excitedly: “Rage? Are you talking about war? That’s great, I’m waiting for the next triumph!”

“Lord Davos, the next battle should be the first team Come on, the soldiers are all suffocated!” Even Capps, who has always been quiet at meetings, came to join in the fun, apparently annoyed by the unreasonable domineering of the Spartans.

“Yes, the first brigade has been following your old team, Lord Davos, and has not participated in the triumphal ceremony. The soldiers have some opinions.” Antonios also said.

Phoebe Das was dumbfounded, and his anger had been subtly turned into a battle by the Dionians.

“Is the Dionian League going to war with Sparta?!” he asked sharply.

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