Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 401

[Chapter 68]

“It’s over! Our port is about to be blocked, Lijim is over!!”

“Atilicruz, you must immediately have Dionia send a fleet to drive out the Messina!!” “Send

an envoy immediately to Dionysius makes peace! Dionysius’ enemy is Dionysus, not us! As long as we give him gold and silver, he will accept Lijim!”

…

“Enough! You all give me peace !!” Atili Cruz roared, making everyone stunned.

“The Syracuses are still at sea, so panic like this! If you wait for them to land, don’t you want to surrender immediately! Look at you, you are not even an ordinary citizen soldier! Dionysius had already I just want to occupy Lijim, so that he can monopolize the Strait of Messina and obtain huge wealth. He will not agree to our peace talks! If anyone talks about betraying the interests of the city-state, I will let the guards send him to the sea to feed the fish! “…” Atili Cruz scolded angrily, not only scared the person who said he wanted to “reconcile” just now to bow his head, but also made everyone else look ashamed.

Then, he turned his attention to the only man in the city hall who didn’t shout or panic, and asked with a serious expression, “Findun, what advice do you have in the face of this terrible situation?

” Dun, known as the least Lijim citizen, is tough, serious, and decisive.

When he was elected general for the first time, he did not listen to anyone’s dissuasion and intercession, and strictly investigated tax evasion in the port. As a result, he offended a large number of Lijim businessmen, and Lijim was a city-state with developed commerce and trade. The members of the council made up of people interfered with it, and Feidun has not been elected to the general and council since then.

It was not until last year, when Syracuse’s troops had reached the other side of the strait, that the panicked people of Lijim remembered this daring citizen again, so he was elected as a general again.

At this moment, he said solemnly: “Syracuse’s army landed in Locle, although it is not too far from Lijim, but the Montalto Mountains (the southernmost point of the Apennine Mountains, the highest peak is nearly 2000 meters) is very difficult. Overpassed. If Syracuse wants to attack us, we can only reach Locle through the rugged mountain road along the coast, so as long as we send troops to hold the mountain pass, no amount of Syracuse soldiers can play a role…”

Artie Licruz said excitedly: “You think the same as me!” Feidun

didn’t care that the chief general used his own ideas to put gold on his face, but continued: “Of course, we have to be careful of Syracuse. People go west from Lokrie, pass the famous ancient road that connects the east and west coasts, reach Medmar, and then go south to attack Taurina, thus opening up the channel to attack Lijim!”

“This is indeed a very worrying issue! After Feidun’s words, Atili Cruz’s confused thoughts were sorted out,

his eyebrows were tightly wrinkled, he pondered for a while, and said loudly: “We must remind Taurena to strengthen the defense and be vigilant.” The enemy who may be attacking from the north! And we must also send troops to reinforce Taurina, otherwise, with its strength, even with the Maro River as a barrier, it will be difficult to resist the attack of the Syracuse army!” The

panicked crowd before Now he nods his head in approval.

Artilicruz ignored them, but asked in a hurried and modest tone: “Findun, what else needs to be considered?”

“This war broke out and our trade channel was cut off. Everyone. Lord, don’t worry about your own trade.” Feidun said seriously: “Even if our original warships stay here, they are not the opponents of the Syracuse fleet. It’s better to hand them over to Dionia. At least they can form a relatively powerful fleet and cause some trouble for the Syracuses…”

Feidun’s words made some people look ashamed.

“You’re so right! That’s why I gave the warship to the Dionians!” Atili Cruz took over immediately.

Someone dissatisfied and retorted: “The Syracuses are not fools. They may use their fleets to bypass the coastal path and land near Lijim!” Feidun

shook his head and said: “We all know that the coastline near the Strait of Messina is mostly They are all cliffs, with dense reefs, and there are few good beaches and bays, and we still occupy the two best places (referring to Lijim City and the port, which are separated into two places). So we just went to garrison the remaining ones. I believe that no matter how strong Syracuse’s army is, they would not dare to risk a huge sacrifice to land in front of our defensive battle formations.”

Feidun’s words dissipated a lot of panic in everyone’s hearts. , Atili Cruz said, taking advantage of the situation: “Now I propose that Feidun should be the commander of Lijim’s army.”

Almost no one objected.

Feidun accepted the appointment solemnly, and then said to the chief general: “Lord Artilicruz, while we strengthen our defense, we must immediately ask Dionia for help! If Syracuse and Locri attacked Tao with all their strength. Rena

, even if the soldiers of our two cities are together, it is difficult to resist!”

“Don’t worry.” Atili Cruz had already figured out the joints at this moment, he forced a smile, and said: “Syracuse The news that the Za people landed in Locle believed that Dionia, Crotone, Cilitin… These city-states will soon know that the army of the South Italian Alliance will be formed soon, how can the Syracuse people dare to When faced with a war, do you want to deal with us with all your strength?!”

“That’s right! That’s right!…” The others also responded.

“Of course, we also have to quickly get in touch with Dionia, tell them our current situation, and discuss with them the next move… Considering that there are already enemy fleets cruising in the eastern seas of Great Greece, we must immediately Send envoys to take a fast boat, go to the west coast to the port of Knapetia, and go to Turii…” Atili Cruz made a decision.

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The astonishing news of “Syracuse’s army landing in Locri” quickly spread throughout Great Greece. The reaction of the people of Dionia was much calmer than that of the people of other city-states. Those who had not yet suffered defeat firmly believed in their legion, their The senate, especially the consul who believed in their magic.

Kunogolata and Cornerus met on their way to the Senate.

“The worst thing has finally happened. The Syracuses really came. I heard that the number of troops led by Dionysius is no less than 100,000!” Cornerus said as he walked with a melancholy expression.

“So we must immediately let Hieronymus form two new legions!” Kunogolata’s mood was not much better than that of Cornerus: “Felixius and Ancitanos should have already I know the news, I hope they can urge Crotone, Cilitin… these allies to quickly organize the allies!”

“The big storm is coming, everyone is on the same boat, and no one can escape. I believe this Once Crotone and Sirius will not hesitate any more.” Cornelus was more convinced of this.

“Yeah, now we can only rely on them for the time being!” Kunogorata sighed. At the moment of crisis, he realized that whether it was the people of Dionia, the Senate or himself, they were quite equal to the young consul. Reliance: “Where is Lord Davos? Does he already know the news of the attack of the Syracuse army?”

“Yesterday, there was an urgent report from the north. Lord Davos led the army to the Dara River Fortress and was going to Laos, take a boat to Picocis… From the fortress of the River La to Turii, it will take a day for the messenger to hurry up. I believe that now he has reached Picocis, is with Antaoris, and will soon be There will be news of the ‘Syracuse’s invasion of Greater Greece’,” Cornerus said.

The elders of the Senate are paying close attention to Davos’s movements. Kunogolata forgot to inquire about Davos because he was so dizzy that he was assisting Sekelian to build a military port these days.

“I hope he can repel the Samonais as soon as possible! Come back soon!” Kunogorata said expectantly.

At this time, the two of them were about to cross the Victory Square, and a group of children were playing in the square, and some young people were practicing running around the square (mainly the Turii Arena and other venues were occupied by the public for ball games, As a result, the venues in the rapidly expanding Turiyi City are not enough for the public to use for fitness and sports training). Read the books copied from the library slowly…

There is a temporary wooden platform in the center of the square. The teachers of the Mathematics School are popularizing simple arithmetic knowledge to the public, so many people come to watch, listen and learn ( This practice was a good habit developed by the two disciples of Pythagoras when they were in Amendolara, and has been sticking to it, because Mentotik Els, the dean of the School of Mathematics, always believed that it was to expand the influence of their school. the best way to attract good students).

And since Lycias became the dean of the Faculty of Letters, he was not to be outdone. Every day, he sent teachers to Victory Square to stand in front of the bill board under the steps of the Senate to read the contents of the newly promulgated bill to the public and explain some The application of common grammar, pointing out some rhetorical errors in the proclamation (which made the scribes in the senate to be cautious, for fear of making mistakes), and incidentally speaking about the legal provisions of Dionia, as well as debating skills, naturally attracted a lot of attention. People listen and learn.

In such a lively square, vendors are naturally indispensable, although there is a regulation by the Turii City Hall: vendors are not allowed to set up their stalls in the square.

But this is not difficult for shrewd Greek businessmen. They carry wooden blue and push wooden carts with snacks, fruits, syrups, etc. in the square. Today, when the Kuza army came, the liveliness of the square has not been reduced by half.