Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 472

[Chapter 139 After the victory]

“Tarantum…” Davos chuckled lightly. Obviously, this powerful country in the east of Greece, where both the army and navy were annihilated, was completely ignored by him, although he was envious of the land of Tarantum. , but now is not the time: “I think… the blow to Tarantum should end here for the time being. Now Dionia’s main enemy is still Syracuse. As long as it is solved, all the problems will be solved. ”

You’re right.” Triphias nodded and asked again: “Then Metapontoum—”

“I’ll let the Seventh Legion stay here for the time being, and go north to recover Metaponto tomorrow. M. If the Tarantum were wiser, they should have fled back to their territory overnight…”

Davos was clearly confident in recovering Metapontum, and Triphias agreed, and he immediately Said: “We Heraclea will also send troops to follow the Seventh Legion, hoping to liberate Metapontum occupied by Tarantum as soon as possible!”

Davos frowned slightly, he heard Triphias The deep meaning hidden behind the words, it seems that Triphias is worried that Dionysius will not leave after taking back Metapontum.

Davos glanced at him and asked indifferently, “I heard that Tudpres didn’t die in battle?”

“It seems so, but because Heraclea was also besieged at the time, he didn’t escape here. I Do you think he will escape to the north?” The

north?

Garraguso!

Davos was thoughtful, and then he said sternly: “Anyway, we will find him as soon as possible, let him come back to preside over the overall situation of Metapontum, and let the war-torn city return to prosperity as soon as possible! Dio Nia will do everything in her power to help Heraklia and Metapontum restore prosperity, because in times of crisis, you chose to trust the Dionysian Alliance, and Dionysus should return this precious trust!

” Liphias was ashamed of his own thoughtfulness, and he sincerely thanked Davos again for being convinced by Davos’ heart.

At this time, the two legion commanders came together from a distance, and Davos hurriedly greeted him with a smile on his face: “Here is the hero who created this glorious victory!”

“Your Majesty!”

“His Majesty Davos!” The

two immediately stood and saluted, and Davos returned the military salute and praised loudly: “Amintas! Matonis! The two of you worked together to annihilate Tarantum’s army and disarmed him. The soldiers in the north of Dionia have allowed us to concentrate on dealing with the strong enemy in the south! On behalf of the Senate of Dionia, I thank you both!” Amintas

smiled and said: “It is mainly due to your plan, Your Majesty. , we can fight so easily. To be honest, these Tarantums are so inexperienced that they surrendered before I exerted any force…”

“Yeah,

these Tarantums are still fighting. It’s not as good as back then… the Tarantum reinforcements led by Achita. I knew it would be like this, I don’t have to wait for you to come, I should have attacked them independently two days ago.” Matonis said with some regret.

“You have become arrogant when you become the commander of the army. With your poorly equipped recruits, you dare to attack Tarantum’s camp!” Amintas stabbed on the spot.

“My new army is recruits, what’s the matter! They dragged the Tarantum army twice as many as them, and defeated them!” Matonis retorted in disapproval.

Davos saw the two quarreling, but thought in his mind: as far as he knew, Tarantum had suffered a great loss in strength after the war with Messapi, and faced Heraclea and Metapontum again. Mutiny, they were unwilling to learn from Dionia and granted a lot of free citizens citizenship, which enabled the soldiers of the city-state to be replenished (Crotone also adopted a similar policy).

However, the increase in the number of citizens did not strengthen the training, but lowered the military quality of the entire citizen soldier…

Davers stopped the two from continuing to quarrel, and said with relief: “Matonis, I recommended you to be the seventh Commander, you didn’t make me see the wrong person! You were able to control the army even when the Tarantom army was splitting up and harassing Amendolara. This is the demeanor of a general, for us this time Encircling and destroying the army of Tarantum created the conditions! …”

Matonis was praised by Davos and scratched his head a little embarrassedly. In order to get out of the predicament, he hurriedly said: “Your Majesty, in this battle, I also caught two big fish!”

“What big fish? ?” Davos could vaguely guess what it was, but he still cooperated with an expression of interest.

“Brothers, bring these two up!” Matonis waved his hand forward with great momentum.

After a moment, the soldiers pushed up two prisoners with their hands tied behind their backs.

“The two Tarantum consuls, we haven’t seen each other for a long time.” Davos said half sarcastically and half sighed.

Diomilas lowered his head and said nothing.

Yumachus looked up at Davos and said earnestly: “Lord Davos, I beg you to be kind to these Tarantum people you have captured!”

“I will.” Davos said lightly : “As long as the Tarantum Senate can pay the corresponding price.”

Diomilas suddenly raised his head and shouted: “Davos, you ungrateful villain, don’t forget what Tarantum was like back then. Selfless help the weak!”

Davos’s eyes suddenly became sharp, he said coldly: “Of course I didn’t forget, neither did the Dionysians! So when Tarantum received Messapi ——When the Puchetti coalition attacked and was in jeopardy, Dionia had other military plans, but he still accepted your request for help without hesitation, and immediately dispatched an army to repel the Maple coalition and save Taran Tum! But you are not grateful for the blood and sacrifices of the citizens of Dionia for this. In the following time, you provoked the people of Dionia on the sea many times, rammed and sank our fishing boats, and captured our fishermen. , and even spread rumors that are not good for the Dionysian Alliance in Tarantum City. I heard that you also sell my statue specifically for people to urinate at home… These dirty tricks, it seems that you helped in the beginning. For our sake, the Dionians can tolerate it, but—”

Davos’s eyes were like electricity, and he shouted angrily: “You should never do it, when our Dionysus was invaded by foreign enemies and faced difficulties, Tarantum, an ally, actually tore up the covenant and became Dio. The accomplice of the enemy of Nia, led the army, wielded the shield and spear to kill the allies who once fought with you!—”

“That’s because you, as allies, first broke the covenant and poached Metapontum and Herac. Leah, these two allies that once belonged to Tarantum!” Diomilas roared unto be outdone.

“Believe it or not, we Heraclea have never had any secret contact with Dionia beforehand, and it is the will of all citizens of Heraclea to join the Dionysian Alliance, because Tarantum has always Laklia acts like a dog, and we don’t want to be a dog anymore, it’s that simple. I think that’s why Metapontum chose to leave the Tarantum Alliance…” Triphias, who was watching Busy to explain.

Diomilas glared at Triphias: “Do you think I would believe the words of a traitor!”

Davos sneered: “Yes, it doesn’t make sense to tell you this at this time. , Dionia’s principle has always been, ‘Treat friends with sincerity, and treat enemies with ferocity.’ Especially the traitors, they will never let go! Given the current situation in Tarantum City, even if I no longer send troops , what will the Meshapi who know the great defeat of Tarantum’s army do? Turii was once destroyed by fire, how will Tarantum be destroyed by a century-old enemy?! I am very interested…”

Dio Milas and Yuma Caston were pale.

Diomilas still stubbornly threatened: “Tarantum is… a sub-state of Sparta! Sparta will not allow Tarantum to be bullied by other city-states!”

“Sparta ?!” Davos didn’t even blink his eyelids, and snorted coldly: “Do you think Sparta still has enough power to help Tarantum! I heard that the war that took place on the Peloponnese has been enough. It was a headache for the Spartans, who had asked Syracuse for help…”

“Davos, don’t be complacent! Syracuse’s army is coming! I’m also looking forward to… I look forward to the day when Turii is destroyed again!” .

“You won’t see that day. As long as I’m here, the army of Syracuse will never enter Dionysian territory again, and Dionysius will not only spit out what he won before, but also lose. Drop more!” Davos said confidently, waved his hand, and several soldiers stepped forward to support the two of them.

Yumachus pleaded unwillingly: “Lord Davos, Tarantum did make a mistake this time! But please think about Archita! Think about Archita!—”

“Shut up, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com Eumacas! You are disgracing Tarantum!”

“Shut up, you goddamn oil-stained war mad (Diaomilas’s produces olive oil) If it wasn’t for you, how could Tarantum be where it is today!…”

The quarrel between the two gradually became silent as the soldiers walked away

…

…

Dionysius is discussing with the generals about the upcoming siege of the central army in the camp of Syracuse.

In the morning, the Clippers sent back by the Syracuse Navy told Dionysius an amazing news: Davos, the consul of Dionysus, returned to Turii, and was also elected by the people of Dionysius. king!

Did Davos repel the Samonais with more than 40,000 fierce warriors so quickly?

!

Diorinius was shocked, and felt the urgency of time again: Syracuse had to capture Crotone as soon as possible before Davos led the main force to come to the rescue, so as to occupy the initiative of the whole battle, so there was this. an urgent meeting.