Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 498

[Chapter 165 Atili Cruz’s Ambition]

What does it mean to be with your help?

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It’s as if you Ligiems also participated in naval battles!

Sekely slandered in his heart, but did not show it on his face. After all, Atili Cruz was not only an important figure in the political arena of Lijim city-state, but also the father-in-law of King Davos.

Fortunately, Davos knew the character of his father-in-law, and before the fleet set off, he had already instructed Sekelian: “Dionia is very grateful to the ally Lijim for his great help, and we will return Lijim’s money soon. Battleship!” Sekelian answered without hesitation.

At present, there are hundreds of three-layer oared warships that have been captured in good or somewhat damaged parked in the Turiyi military port. Because there are not enough sailors, they can only be idle, and even because there are too many warships, the military port can no longer accommodate them. Transferred to the commercial port, Lijim asked for the return of the warship to help them solve some difficulties.

“Can the returned warships be fitted with the kind of ‘wooden bridge’ you just mentioned?” Atili Cruz asked again.

Seklian did not expect that Lijim’s chief general would make such a request, and was stunned for a while.

Don’t look at the crow suspension bridge seems to be very simple, but he has heard His Majesty Davos say that it involves the use of advanced pulley knowledge and complex mechanical production, so a few suspension bridge operators can easily turn the base, and Raise and lower the drawbridge.

Sekolian remembers that the scholar Mattikoris from Dionia Academy even proudly declared, ‘No second Greek city-state except Dionia can make a crow bridge unless they have a deeper understanding of the pulleys. Research!

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“What? Can’t you?!” Atili Cruz asked again, seeing that Sekelian didn’t speak.

Seklian said simply: “I can’t make the decision on this matter, only His Majesty Davos can make the decision. And we can defeat the Syracuse Navy, the Raven Suspension Bridge is only one reason, and more importantly, we are strong in Dionia. The corps of heavy infantry, especially in the second battle with the Syracuse Navy, the Syracuses also sent almost as many heavy infantry as ours on each warship, and the result was a disastrous defeat… …”

After speaking, Seklian said simply and bluntly: “Dionia and Lijim are allies. With us providing protection at sea, Lijim will not be harassed by the enemy from the sea, and then spend money and equipment. The navy is really unnecessary.”

When Atili Cruz heard this, he immediately sank his face, looked directly at Sekelian, and said angrily: “Davos wrote to me that he hoped that Lijim would send troops to ride. Your fleet, land and attack in Hibernian or elsewhere in southern Greater Greece to attract and contain the Syracuse army and create the conditions for your land attack. But—”

Atili Cruz sank Face: “Before, in order to help you, we Lijim people took the initiative to attack the city of Medema, and suffered heavy losses. We no longer have the strength to do such a risky action. Please tell Davos, I’m really sorry! And since Dio Nia is already so powerful that she is fully capable of defeating the Syracuses on her own!”

After speaking,

he stood up: “I still have something to do, please take it easy.

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The guests looked at each other, and Sekelian felt even more embarrassed. What should have been a lively banquet ended up breaking up.

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In the evening, in the backyard of Atilicruz’s mansion, Alcibiades criticized Atilicruz: “Father, your performance at the banquet today is too radical, It left a very bad impression on the visiting Dionians! In case they go back to their hometown and spread the word everywhere, it will not only affect Agnes, but also affect our family’s shipbuilding in Turii Factory business!”

“Do you think I’m angry and angry because of that lowly Dionian?” Atili Cruz’s anger at the banquet had long since disappeared, and he had a deep meaning to himself. His son said, “I made this for my king’s son-in-law.”

“I made it for Davos, what do you mean?” Alcibiades looked confused.

Artili Cruz is a little helpless: as Lijim’s ancient immigrant family, it once ruled the city-state for decades, and his family has always held a pivotal position in Lijim’s political arena.

But his two children don’t know what’s going on, and they don’t have the political talent handed down from the family at all.

Daughter Agnes married Dionia’s consul… Oh, she is now the king of Dionia, she is lucky to become a princess, and she is also the influential priest of the Temple of Hera in Turii, The status is respected, but she has a simple mind since she was a child, and she is not the opponent of another shrewd and capable princess; while the son Alcibiades is shrewd, but he is all used in business, not interested in politics, his current position of general It was Atili Cruz who forced him to do it.

Although Alcibiades has always been indifferent to political affairs, as the heir to Artilicruz’s career, he is often whispering to him, hoping that one day he will wake up.

This time is no exception: “Now that the Syracuses have lost the ocean, it will be difficult to regain them at least in a short period of time depending on the situation. As long as the Dionians deal with it properly, they will at least not lose this war. Then when the Syracuses After the Kuza people retreated to Sicily, the Dionian Alliance, which did not suffer much loss in this war, will surely become the unshakable overlord of the Greater Greece region. We Lijim do not want to become its vassals, so we must issue our own. Voice!”

“There is nothing wrong with being a vassal of Dionia.” Alcibiades said disapprovingly: “Being a vassal will give you preferential trade. Dionia’s territory is already so big now. Now, according to what you said, it will be even bigger in the future, which will be more helpful to my family’s trade! And my brother-in-law is also the ruler of this powerful country, will she make me suffer!”

Artilicruz did not expect this lazy son to have such an idea. He was a little angry for a while, but soon turned helpless, because he vaguely felt that in Lijim City, it was not only Alcibida who had such an idea. s one.

Since Lijim and Dionia allied, it has not only been secured in terms of security, but also greatly benefited in commerce.

Due to environmental reasons, there are more merchants and fewer farmers in Lijim, which makes Lijim smooth and smooth, and it is very likely that they will give up the independence of the city-state for their own interests. It seems that before the Dionysian Alliance, Lijim can also ignore Carthia. The racial conflict between the Greeks and the Greeks, and the alliance with Carthage, this is not only to fight against Syracuse, but also to attract the huge trade market of Carthage.

“Even if you become a vassal, you must become a powerful vassal, so that you can get Dionia’s attention.” Atili Cruz was suddenly a little discouraged, he sighed, and turned to remind his son: “You know Why do I insist on those ships that are unique to Dionysus?”

“Why?”

“Messina!” Atilicruz gave him a look and said in a more serious tone: “Once Dionysius really Defeated by Davos, Syracuse will probably be in chaos. At that time, he will not have the extra power to protect the newly built city-state across the strait. We can take it back and make it a child under Lijim’s control. Bang! With the port of Messina, we can control the entire strait, which is very good for the city-state and your business!”

Alcibiades was greatly moved, his eyes flashed, imagining the capture of Messina He took the huge profits, but soon his expression returned to calm: “Father, Messina is so important, don’t you think my shrewd brother-in-law didn’t see it! There is a popular saying among us Greek merchants, ‘ Big profits mean big risks.’ My business has gone so well because I never do more than I can do. And Ligim wanted Messina and took risks Are you ready?”

Atili Cruz was stunned. After receiving the news of the consecutive victories of the Dionian fleet, he was overjoyed and missed Messina. His desire blinded his reason and almost forgot. The city of Messina is the target of public criticism, Syracuse, Carthage, and now there may be one more Dionysian staring at the pass of this strait.

After pondering for a long time, Artilicruz’s face regained his energy, and he said with relief: “Alcibiades, I just found out now that you will become an excellent general!”

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On the second day, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com Sekelian led the sailors to the port to board the ship.

Sekelian thought that because of last night’s banquet, the attitude of the people in Lijim would change. Unexpectedly, not only did the enthusiasm of the people remain the same, but Artili Cruz also came to see them off in person, with a more enthusiastic attitude than when he greeted them yesterday. Yesterday’s discord didn’t mention a word, and he actively expressed to Sekelian: Lijim is willing to perform the duties of an ally and make full cooperation for Dionia to defeat Syracuse. General Feidun there to discuss.

At the same time, Atili Cruz also asked Sekelian to bring a letter to Davos.

Although I don’t understand why Atilicruz’s attitude suddenly changed, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Sequerian’s mood is very good, and the voice when he gives the order is especially loud: “Go to Messina!”

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In 715 BC, the Kumai colonists from Euboea in mainland Greece and the Karchis from north-central Greece settled in Sicily on the side of the strait, which is very close to the Apennine Peninsula. A city was built on the lowlands, and the colonial city was named Zanclair (meaning scythe) because of the shape of its port that resembled the scythe of a farmer reaping grain.