Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 400

[Chapter 67 The Syracuse Army Attacks]

“Although from the current point of view, it is impossible for Carthage to do anything, but don’t let your guard down! Also…Gera, Leotini, Camerina, Agrigento… these affiliated city-states once If you find signs of riots, let Macias send troops to destroy them immediately!” Dionysius ordered again in a deep voice.

“Understood, my lord.” Phyllis Stos nodded intently.

Dionysius stared at him for a moment, then stepped forward and gave him a strong embrace: “I’ll leave everything here, my friend!”

Philistos was about to answer when he heard Dio Nisius whispered coldly in his ear: “This is an extraordinary period. Once you find any changes in the city, you will immediately arrest and behead and deter those traitors who want to disrupt this great expedition, understand?!”

Dionysius’ cold words made Philistos’ heart shudder.

At this moment, Dionysius happened to see Herolis who was not far behind Philistos talking to others, and added in a low voice: “Also – don’t put too much trust in Herolis. Si, during my absence, don’t let him participate in any city-state affairs!”

“Uh…understood, my lord.” Philistos was stunned, and then responded.

Dionysius, Phoebe Das and his party boarded a three-deck oared warship.

Dionysius waved to the people on the pier smugly: “Everyone, you will soon get the news of my victory! Next year, I will bring Syracuse a wealth and land area no less than Sicily. Greece!”

After saying this, he put on a large purple cloak and took the golden helmet decorated with colorful feathers from the attendant, which made him look even more heroic.

“Go!” He gave the order amid the cheers of the ministers.

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On this day, almost all the merchant ships sailing in the Strait of Messina witnessed this unprecedented spectacle: thousands of warships, merchant ships, and passenger ships headed north, the length of the fleet from Sicily. The southeast corner stretches all the way to the toes of the Apennine Peninsula, almost cutting off the eastern route of the Strait of Messina…

Every ship’s sail is painted with a striking “three-legged” pattern, making it difficult for any ship to cross this area. Since the seemingly endless fleet, so as not to be used as an intruder, and be sunk.

Many experienced ship owners immediately sensed that something big would happen, and they turned around or detoured, and hurried to their city-state to deliver this amazing news.

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The messenger of Henepolis quickly returned to Laos, and

conveyed to Arobmas that “The army of Dionia is going to Picosis through the port of Laos” The command.

Arobmas was really nervous when he learned that Davos suddenly changed his marching route.

He immediately agreed and went to great lengths to supervise the matter.

Therefore, by the time Dionysian’s army arrived in Laos, the hundreds of merchant ships temporarily requisitioned and the army of Laos who accompanied him in the war were basically ready.

“Lord Davos, welcome to Laos!” Arobmas led the important officials of Laos to greet him at the gate of the city.

Davos sat on the horse and saw Arobmas leading a group of people to salute him. He couldn’t help but have an illusion in his heart: Arobmas is the master of this city, and this little guy beside him…

He glanced at him.

He glanced at Henepolis, pressed down this strange thought, then jumped off his horse, took off his helmet, and handed it to the guard next to him: “Lord Arobmas, thank you for your help to Dionia. !” He saluted Arobmas earnestly.

“This is the responsibility of Laos as an ally!” The man in his forties bowed his head and replied respectfully.

Henepolis immediately shouted: “Uncle, this time I will go to Potentia with Lord Davos!”

Arobmas raised his head and looked at him, a complex look flashed from his eyes: “I have no objection to this matter, but you have to discuss it with your mother.

” she said.” Henepolis immediately drove into town.

At this time, Davos said: “Hernepolis is still a child and inexperienced in politics. This period of time has brought a lot of fluctuations to Laos. Thanks to you, Laos can maintain Stable!”

“Herny and your lord are not too different in age, but look at him…” When Arobmas heard this, he immediately blurted out, when Davos looked at him with a slightly surprised look, Only then did he realize that his tone was a little heavy, and he hurriedly changed his mouth to complain: “Alas, Heni has been a willful child since he was a child! But managing a city-state is not something you can do as you want! During this time, officials They are all a little resentful of him!…”

“He is still young, and he still needs time to hone in order to gradually become familiar with the affairs of the city-state. So your uncle’s help to him is very important! Of course, during this expedition, I will also enlighten him more.” Davos was comforting Arobmas on the surface, but his words revealed support and maintenance for Henepolis.

Of course Arobmas could hear the meaning of his words, and he felt lost for a while, and at the same time, the thought that was pressed in his heart was slowly loosening.

“Lord Davos, I heard that tens of thousands of Samonais invaded Portentia this time. Is it difficult to repel them?” Arobmas suddenly asked.

Davos glanced at him and said, “As long as the allies are in trouble, no matter how difficult it is, Dionysius will help with all his strength! Besides, for Dionia, repelling the Samonais is only a matter of time. Question.”

“Yes, yes.” Arobmas laughed and said repeatedly: “Lord Davers, you are a famous general who wins every battle.”

Davers smiled and turned around to see that the troops were ready .

, asked, “Can we go into the city?”

“Of course you can.” Arobmas said hurriedly: “600 cargo ships are already waiting at the port, er… Lord Davos, your march this time is also very hard. I held a banquet at home to celebrate your arrival. , I would like to ask you to finish your meal before leaving, as there is still plenty of time.”

“Lord Arobmas, thank you for your invitation! But now the battle is pressing, I should wait for me to come back victorious and come back to your banquet. When the time comes, you will You have to prepare more abundant food, because not only me, but also several legion commanders will also participate,” Davos politely refused jokingly.

“Then I’ll wait for you to return victoriously as soon as possible!” Arobmas said with a smile. In fact, he had no intention of entertaining guests, but just stood in front of Davos and was inexplicably flustered and said casually.

The bugle began to sound, the drums of war rhythmically beat, and the Dionian army began to enter the city. At the forefront was a flag bearer with bright armor and bright armor, holding a large flag with a black hair drawn in the center of the flag. The entwined double fork, surrounded by colorful gems, is the flag representing the Dionian city-state alliance.

Then came the cavalry. Due to the great increase in the number of Dionian cavalry after the Bruti region was incorporated into the Dionian Union, the cavalry establishment has increased to 2,000, and was officially promoted from the cavalry brigade to the legion.

Although the mountains of Potentia were not conducive to cavalry combat, and although it was heard that the Samonei cavalry were not many, Davos still brought a thousand cavalry, and they were led by the commander of the cavalry regiment, Ryders.

The leading cavalry held high the “Pegasus” battle flag, and the following cavalry lined up in three columns, all with black leather helmets and black leather armor, holding a spear in the right hand, and a black “raindrop-shaped” leather shield in the left hand. Formation into the city.

Then came the First Army…

Although Dionia’s army entered the city of Laos when they conquered Bruti before, but today, a few years later, when the uniformed soldiers of the legionaries in equipment and costumes are displayed in front of the people of Laos, they give The people here were quite shocked: the whole army was almost pitch black, and even the shields, which the Greeks liked to play their free nature, were all uniformly drawn with a “double fork” pattern, which was consistent, neat and orderly. With a huge number and high fighting spirit, when the Dionian army in front of him walks on the main road in the city of Laos in a parade-like manner, whether it is the nobles, officials, civilians, slaves of Laos. They were all dumbfounded and terrified, including Arobmas who accompanied Davos.

He quickly left in a hurry on the grounds that he wanted to “arrange the expedition for Henepolis”, then hid on the roof of his mansion and watched Dionia’s army moving towards the port with a complicated expression. During this long time, he always thought about a question in his mind: Can Syracuse really defeat the Dionysian army so powerful?

He finally breathed a sigh of relief after all the Dionysian army had left the city.

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The news of the invasion of the Syracuse army was the first to reach Lijim. This not only caused panic among the people in the city, but also the council in the city hall. messed up.

“Lord Atilicruz, what should I do, the Syracuses are coming!!”

“According to the shipowners who reported, the Syracuse fleet covered the entire sea! Oh, it’s terrible! It is estimated that the number of soldiers transported is no less than 100,000!!”

“Sir Artilicruz, you must immediately request reinforcements from the Diorian Alliance and the South Italian Alliance!! Otherwise, wait until the Syracuses land in Greater Greece, We are finished with Lijim!!!”

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At this moment, the guards hurried in and reported: “My lords, the port lighthouse is urgent, Messina has sailed out a fleet, and about 80 warships attacked our port. Come!”

This new message is like adding fuel to the fire and causing the whole town hall to blow up the pot boat: “By the way, Lord Artilicruz, our fleet! Where is our fleet?! I said long ago, don’t Hand over our warships to Dionia, you won’t listen! Look what we do now!!”