Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 528

[Chapter 195 Strong]

Just when he was a little impatient, Davos returned with Henepolis. As soon as he saw Phoebe Das in the tent, before he could speak, Davos spoke first: “I I know you, Phoebedas of Sparta! Ten years ago, you came to the Turii Senate as a Spartan messenger to frame the king for hiding the soldiers of the Persian expedition, and threatened ‘Sparta would give Dio A painful lesson from Nia’, I still remember what you said to this day.”

Phoebe Das didn’t expect Davos to mention the incident to him as soon as he came in, and he was caught off guard. According to his previous temperament, he would definitely stab his neck and say: “Yes, I said those words! The fact that the war with Crotone later proved that Dionia was indeed hiding those mercenaries!”

But Times have changed, Sparta’s current predicament, and Syracuse’s current situation have forced him to choose his words carefully. He is not ignorant of politics, but the power of Sparta in the past did not require him to think too much, but Dio Nia’s current position in the Western Mediterranean Great Greece, and Davos’s power in the war, made Phoebe Das feel a little bit of fear, the always tough Spartan said bluntly : “…That…that was just a misunderstanding…”

“Misunderstanding?! No! I don’t think so!” Davos stared at him, his sharp eyes seemed to penetrate his heart: “It is because You hold a grudge against Dionysus, you take orders from Sparta, go to Syracuse as a military adviser, follow Dionysius in the invasion of Greater Greece, and command Syracuse at the Battle of the Lamatoe The right flank defeated the Crotones, and commanded the right flank again in the battle of Crotone, in an attempt to defeat my Dionysian army… Spartan Phoebedas, your hands are stained The blood of the Great Greeks!”

Phoebe Das was secretly shocked when he heard this, he did not expect that Davos knew clearly about his actions in Great Greece during this period, but this accusation against Davos , he didn’t have to answer as before: “I think you must have misunderstood, Dionysius was afraid of your Dionysian army, and hoped that Sparta could send officers to help him, and Sparta as the The alliance, of course, cannot be refused. Because I have been to Sicily several times and I am relatively familiar with Dionysius, the Council of Elders will send me to help Dionysius… I am just doing my duty! ”

“Your duty?! Is to help the Syracuses and slaughter our Great Greeks?! This is the attitude of Sparta towards our Great Greece?!” Davos sneered, with a bit of anger on his face: ” If that’s the case, then don’t blame our warriors for not having eyes on their shields and spears!”

“It is the honor of every Spartan to be able to die on the battlefield!” Phoebe Das was not afraid of Davos’ threat. But when the Dionysians had turned the tide of the war, he had to take into account Dionia’s perception of Sparta, so he defended Sparta: “Lord Davos, you should know about Sparta. When Da signed a covenant with Syracuse, he did not expect that Syracuse would one day declare war on Great Greece. Due to the existence of the covenant, Sparta had to help, but Sparta sincerely hoped that Sicily and Great Greece would Peace can be achieved between us! So this time, I am here on behalf of Sparta, and I hope you will seriously consider Dionysius’ proposal and end this war that has killed and wounded countless people!”

“Those who live by killing I’m really touched that

the Spartans care so much about the lives and deaths of the great Greeks

.” Davos sneered.

He heard the threat hidden in the Spartan’s words, and said firmly: “A few days ago, your Spartans sent an envoy Chrysopus to Turi, in an attempt to get Dai Onia surrendered to Syracuse, and I have made it clear, ‘Dionysians will never negotiate under the coercion of the enemy, and as long as there is an enemy on our soil, we Dionysians We must fight him to the end!’ At that time, the Battle of Crotone had not yet happened. Today, when we Dionia have the advantage in this war, I can also tell you clearly that peace talks are possible, but The crimes committed by Syracuse in the invasion of Great Greece must be punished! Dionysius can easily escape back to Sicily without paying any price, that is impossible!”

Phoebe Si met Davos’ piercing gaze and felt his uncompromising will. He didn’t feel much frustration in his heart. This was just to verify his thoughts before departure. This time he came to Camp Dionia, Promoting peace talks between the two sides is not his main purpose.

“I think Dionysius is ready for this.” Phoebe Das replied indifferently, and then changed the topic: “Lord Davos… What do you think of the war that is currently taking place in Corinth?”

Davos was stunned, and immediately understood the Spartans’ intention: “You mean the war between your Sparta and Corinth, Thebes, Argos, Athens…?” Davos disagreed. He sneered: “A war that has no meaning, has nothing to do with Dionia, I don’t need to know about it.”

“Dionia and Athens signed a friendly agreement, and you often have trade with Corinth. Contact.” Phoebe Das stared at Davos and pointed it out bluntly.

“A friendly agreement is not a military alliance agreement. As long as any city-state is willing to have friendly trade with Dionia, we are willing to sign such an agreement with them, even Sparta.” Davos was naturally relaxed. He said: “There is no fertile land in mainland Greece, there is no rich minerals, what is it worth the Dionians to stay away from their warm hometown and go to participate in the war that does not belong to us. The roots of the Dionians are in Great Greece! There are still many problems in our alliance that need to spend a lot of time and energy to solve and deal with. As long as we don’t provoke us, we have no intention to participate in the messy war of your native Greeks!”

Phoebe Das is a little rude Looking at Davos’ face without blinking, he felt that Davos said these words from the heart, so he said: “So, Dionia is also willing to sign a friendly agreement with Sparta? ”

Sparta is now Dionia’s enemy and Syracuse’s ally!” Davos said coldly.

Phoebe Das stopped talking.

Seeing the guards “escort” Phoebe Das out of the tent, Henepolis couldn’t help but said, “Your Majesty, does this Spartan want to make Sparta form an alliance with us?!”

Davos touched Raising his chin, he said thoughtfully: “… The power that Dionia showed in this war exceeded the expectations of the Spartans, who were afraid that Dionia would participate in the battle in Corinth. In a war, it’s not good for Sparta.”

“So will we do this?!” Henepolis asked excitedly, obviously giving the Spartan a headache and making him happy.

“What do you think?” Davers was noncommittal.

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The victory of the naval battle of Taranto gave the people of Dionia the hope of victory in the war, and Davos personally led the army to go out to enhance their confidence, which finally gave life to this fertile land.

The port, which had been blocked for several months, was reopened, and foreign merchant ships came one after another. The laborers at the port finally had something to do. Most of the cargo ships that entered the wharf first were full of grains and other food. What the Onians need most.

And the old fishermen in Turii (the young people have all served as sailors in the fleet) sailed early to go out to sea to catch fish to meet the urgent needs of the people’s lives, and at the same time to make huge profits for themselves.

People in various villages also began to replant fast-ripening crops at the urging of the village chief and agricultural officials to avoid missing this year’s harvest.

Although young and middle-aged citizens and free people were almost emptied due to the war, resulting in a shortage of labor, a large number of prisoners filled this gap.

Whether in the swampy plains of Crimea, the plains of Subari in Turii, or the mountains of Amendolara, naked captives can be seen from time to time, half-starved, under the deterrence of the whips and spears of the overseers , laboriously ploughing the land, even in such bad weather the icy rain had made the captives shiver, and the Dionysians had no mercy and mercy their minds to rest.

Since they invaded Dionia, they would have to pay a heavy price. This is the common view of many Dionysians.

The road leading to the port of Turii was full of pedestrians, not only the Turii and Amendolaras, but also the Bissinians and Castellons, who were driving pack carts and carrying loads of goods. , rushing to the port market to buy food.

At this time, a horse came galloping, and the bright red rider was very eye-catching. Before he could shout: “Make way!” The

pedestrians consciously retreated to the side of the road, because they knew that those dressed like this would only come from the battlefield. The messengers, they are all carrying emergency military information, and no one can stop them, otherwise it is illegal.

The war horses blew white air, their hooves flew, and the water on the avenue was splashed and wet the clothes of the pedestrians. They did not complain, but couldn’t help but ask: “We drove the Syracuse back. Is it?!”

They just asked casually with concern, and didn’t think the messenger would tell them the information.

But the messenger raised his right hand and shouted excitedly: “Victory! We are victorious! His Majesty Davos led the army to defeat the Syracuses in Crotone! …”