Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 469

[Chapter 136 Continued Combat (1)]

“Dionia Victory!!!…”

“Dionia Naval Victory!!!…”

“King Davos Victory!!!…”

“Hades Victory!!!… …”

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people cheered hoarsely, vented the humiliation and fear that had been accumulated in their hearts during this period of time, and at the same time made them feel that this victory was not only a bystander, but also a participant. It was their hard work and perseverance that made Davos the king, that Hades blessed the alliance, and that this instant victory was achieved!

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Davos has always been king, and our alliance will always be safe!

This belief has since begun to be implanted in the hearts of the people.

At this moment, the big stone that had been pressing on the hearts of the people suddenly disappeared, and many people were crazy about it: some were crying; some knelt on the ground and sang the Hades hymn reverently; Huh; some excitedly hug the people around them, regardless of gender, to share the joy in their hearts.

Even the little guy Patroclus took this opportunity to hug Cynthia, who he had been secretly in love with.

What’s even crazier is that some women in the crowd claim that the night is free to celebrate Dionysian’s hard-won victory.

Even the head of the Kristoya restaurant in Turii excitedly announced in the crowd: In the evening, all Kristoya restaurants in Turiyi will provide free drinks to the guests celebrating the victory.

The cheers of the Dionian populace all over the coast were at their peak.

Just as the people cheered for victory, the Dionia fleet, while rescuing the drowning sailors, divided half of the warships, gathered them, and immediately turned north under the leadership of Davos.

When passing through the mouth of the Krati River, 300 cargo ships loaded with most of the soldiers of the Second Legion joined them, heading for the coast of Heraclea in a mighty manner.

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Diomilas and Eumacas, outside Heraclea, have been a little confused since yesterday: the Dionysians have suddenly tightened their blockade of their territory, and have built a building on the banks of the Saraceno Checkpoint, and sent a company to guard, no one can enter but not exit.

In fact, Turii took the same measures on the wooden bridge of the Krati River and the southern city of Turii, and even the port was blocked, and no ships could enter the sea from the Krati River.

These draconian actions caused Tarantum to be cut off from Turiyi at once,

which made the two leading Tarantum consuls feel a little uneasy: what happened to Turiyi?

After repeated analysis, they finally guessed: the biggest possibility is that Davers is back, because only he has the right to do such a strict blockade.

But guesses are guesswork after all. Without conclusive evidence, it is impossible to make a decisive decision, and the two consuls also quarreled because of this.

Eumacas demanded: Immediately withdraw the troops besieging Heraclea, and retreat to Metapontum, so as not to be attacked by the returning main force of Dionia.

Diomilas objected. He believed that Tarantum had spent a huge price, and finally came to the city of Heraclea, and was able to invade Dionia’s territory. , If you do this, you will be laughed at by the people of Tarantum, and will be impeached by the Senate!

After some debate, the two finally reached an agreement: send a large number of reconnaissance cavalry every day, cross the Sinne River, and at the same time carry out destruction on the land of Amendolara, reconnaissance whether there is a large force of Dionia appearing in the south.

At the same time, more pontoon bridges were built on the Agri River to facilitate the retreat of troops.

They also sent people back to Tarantum, hoping that the Senate could send spies to the city of Castellon, which was previously disdainful, to try to learn about the current situation in the city of Turii.

In the restless wait and see, the day passed smoothly.

The next morning, it was Tarantum’s fleet that news came: The Dionysian fleet suddenly sailed out of the Krati River and encountered Syracuse’s navy at sea. The two sides had already fought.

The commander of the Tarantum fleet also asked: Will Tarantum’s fleet also participate in the battle?

The two consuls were greatly relieved when they heard the news.

They don’t have to think about it, they know that Dionia’s risky move is obviously an act of courting death, but they are happy to see Dionia’s “heroic action” because it will relieve the psychological burden of Tarantum’s army. .

After all, more than a hundred three-tiered oars are hidden in the Krati River, and who knows when they will suddenly come out.

Syracuse can easily win the battle, but that doesn’t mean Tarantum can do it too.

Therefore, for the two consuls, the pressure at sea is still a bit heavy.

It’s just that the Syracuse Navy now rules the Gulf of Taranto, sharing the pressure for Tarantum.

If this naval battle can severely damage the Dionysian fleet, Tarantum will have no pressure on the sea.

But for the fleet’s request, the two consuls both expressed their refusal.

Since the Tarantum fleet was defeated by the Maple coalition a few years ago, after years of accumulation, the fleet has managed to have 35 three-deck oar warships and 20 other warships, and there is no need to invest in it. In this naval battle that they knew they would definitely win, not to mention that even if the Tarantum navy joined, the Syracuses might not appreciate it, and they would probably think that Tarantum was trying to get credit.

What’s more, although Tarantum and Syracuse joined forces against Dionia, Tarantum, as a great Greek power, has his own dignity.

The two consuls rejected the fleet’s request and instructed them to report the situation after the naval battle was over.

Then he stopped caring about this, and began to think about how to capture the city of Heraclea.

These days, the coalition forces of Dionia and Heraclea were quite able to keep their temper, letting the soldiers of Tarantum raged on the land of Amendolara, and even the soldiers led the cattle and sheep they looted under the city. Yelling, they still keep the city gates closed.

This gave the two consuls a headache: they used nearly 20,000 troops to storm a city defended by more than 10,000 soldiers. They asked themselves that they didn’t have the ability.

I heard that the Syracuses have a powerful siege weapon, and the Senate has sent someone to the Sicily Court to ask for a lease. I wonder if the arrogant Sicilian tyrant would agree?

If Dionysius did not agree, Tarantum’s army had to besiege the city until Heraclea ran out of food.

Not to mention that it will take time, not to mention that the main force of Dionia may return at any time, so Heraclea, which is closest to Turii, must be the first target for their rescue.

Does it really have to wait until the Syracuses have conquered Crotone and the army is approaching Turiyi, is the opportunity for Tarantum?

Diomilas reluctantly thought about…

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the city of Heraclea, Triphia, who has been busy comforting the people, worrying about the city’s defense, and arranging reinforcements for the past few days St. slept in a rare sleep, and just got up to eat breakfast, when he heard the servant report: The general of Dionia asked to see him.

To tell the truth, Triphias was a little afraid to see the commander of Dionia, Matonis. In order to defend Heraclea, the Dionias even lost their own territory to Syracuse. The destruction of human beings, every time Matonis saw the angry fire in the eyes of Matonis on the city wall, but clenched his fists and forced a painful expression, which made Triphias’s heart soar with guilt.

Martonis strode into the living room, and Triphias was still drinking porridge: “Captain Martonis, have you had breakfast? Would you like to get some?”

Through this period of contact, Triphias knew that the mercenary-turned-commander of the Dionian Legion didn’t like vulgarity, and the more casual you were, the more relaxed he was.

“I’ve eaten.” Matonis said, reaching for a wooden chair and sitting down beside Triphias: “I’m here to tell you something very important!”

“Oh, you said !” Triphias quickly put down the porridge and wiped his mouth with a linen towel.

“The messenger who sneaked into the city from Turiyi last night told me a very important news!”

Triphias immediately pricked up his ears. Of course he knew about someone sneaking in last night, but that person was looking for Matonis. The unintentional Turiyi suddenly sent a messenger and ventured to sneak in. I’m afraid things won’t be easy.

“His Majesty Davos has led his army back to

Turii!” “Davos is back, that’s great!” Triphias shouted excitedly, and then he was stunned again: “Wait… …What did you just say? Your Majesty Davos?!”

“The people of Dionysus got Hades’ oracle, and together they elected Lord Davos to be the king of Dionia. !” Matonis said proudly.

O king!

Triphias touched his chin, this is a political matter within Dionia, and he has no right to question it, let alone now is not the time to consider this issue: “So Davos the Great…the king will soon lead the army Go north and repel the Tarantum?!”

“The messenger told me that His Majesty will lead the Dionysian fleet to sea this morning, looking for an opportunity to fight the Syracuse navy, and let us be ready to attack, once the naval battle is won. After that, we immediately attacked the enemy camp and dragged the Tarantum people so that His Majesty’s army could arrive from the sea and encircle and wipe out the Tarantum army here!” Matonis said excitedly.

“This plan is… It’s very good.” Triphias said with a look of surprise, hesitating: “But can Dionia’s fleet defeat the Syracuse Navy?! You know the Syracuse Navy. But it is much stronger!”

“I believe Your Majesty Davos, he always does what he says!” Matonis stood up and said loudly, “If you don’t want to send troops, Lord Triphias, when the time comes I’ll take my army out!”