Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 557

[Chapter 224 Disposal of Tarantum]

“What do you think Dionysius will do when he learns the news?” Davos asked again.

Hearing this, both of them fell into thought.

After a while, Henepolis guessed uncertainly: “The Syracuses are besieged here by us. The reason why they attacked our camp today is to break this siege, but they still failed. Now Dionysius knew that our allies in Sicily were also attacked by us… If I were him, I would choose peace. A real peace! I think he would be willing to pay the price to save Syracuse And the…”

“Dionysius may also escape, Your Majesty.” As soon as Tormide said his words, Henepolis immediately refuted: “Escape?! How to escape?! We are besieged. After the Celestial, the fleet blocked the port, whether it was land or sea, it was difficult for the Syracuses to leave!”

“Those tens of thousands of people couldn’t escape, but Dionysius was able to escape by boat alone.”

” Are you saying that Dionysius, in order to survive, dropped the tens of thousands of Syracuse civic soldiers who followed him, and ran away quietly?!” Henepolis felt unbelievable, he was still young and full of blood , full of sense of justice, can’t imagine such cowardly behavior greedy for life and fear of death.

But Thormed used to be a mercenary, and he had seen too many ugly things.

“In the end what Dionysius will do, we will know tomorrow.” Davos said lightly, and then he gave an order: “Tormide, you go to Midorades immediately and let him As soon as possible within two days, send 30 triple oars to Lijim and hand them over to Sekelian.” The

30 triple oars were requested by Sekelian when he sent a clipper to report the situation in Sicily, because it was necessary to Attacking Sicily, he feared that his fleet would not be strong enough to completely suppress the fleet of Syracuse and its allies defending the homeland.

In fact, after several naval battles, Dionia captured a large number of three-tiered oars by means of crow warships, including Syracuse and Tarantum. There are not enough sailors, but Lijim, whose territory is not damaged, has enough sailors to ensure the normal use of these 30 warships.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Also, tell Midorades to strengthen the blockade of the port tonight!” Obviously, Davos listened to what Thormed said before.

After sending off Thormid, Henepolis was still a little puzzled: “Your Majesty, will Dionysius really leave the troops here and flee back to Syracuse alone?”

Davos thought about it. After thinking, he said slowly: “It is possible that some people live for everyone, and some people live only for themselves. Judging from Dionysius’ past performance, he cares more about his rights.”

“If Dionysius really fled back,

will the First Army be in danger?” Henepolis asked worriedly.

“Aristillas sent his younger brother to the southeast of Sicily as early as half a year ago. They were originally Catanes. As far as I know, Catane, Leotine, Sikuli, Taunis and even Syracuse has a large number of helpers they have developed. Dionysius took away the army and attacked Great Greece, but provided them with an opportunity, and now they have the First Army to help them, Sicily will be turbulent. Dionysius Even if Onysius flees back, it is impossible to drive those allies as casually as before the war…”

Davos said it easily, although he was well aware of some of the deployments of Antrapolis in Sicily, the two places still remained. The distance is a bit far, the news is often delayed for two days, and the development of things is difficult to control by him.

Therefore, before sending the First Army, he also planned the worst: the First Army caused some trouble in Sicily, and then was completely wiped out.

But as long as it can trigger the shock of the city-states in Sicily, trigger the resistance of the Greek people in Sicily to Syracuse, and destroy the war potential of Syracuse, this sacrifice is also worth it!

This kind of mentality of the superiors who regard the First Army as an abandoned child, Davos can only bury it in the bottom of his heart, and it is impossible to say it.

Watching Henepolis fall into contemplation, Davos walked to the desk full of letters and copywriting. He not only had to command operations and handle military affairs, but also to handle government affairs in Dionia’s territory.

Every day, there will be disputes and unresolved issues in the Senate, and important government affairs will be written by Kunogolata and Cornerus in letters, which will be sent to the camp by messengers on horseback. riy.

As a result, messengers in special attire are frequently seen galloping back and forth on the avenues every day.

Davos saw a roll of unopened letters in the center of the desk, and asked suspiciously, “When was this letter sent?”

“Oh!” Henepolis then remembered: “Noon It was delivered, and it was said to be a very important thing! But you were in command of the operation at the time, so I wanted to wait for a while… but I forgot…”

Davos looked at the man who bowed his head and admitted his mistake angrily and amusedly. Henepolis, pretending to be stern, said: “You are not qualified as a secretary, and you can’t make such a mistake again next time!”

“Your Majesty, I will not make it again!” Henepolis nodded again and again. .

Davos unfolded the scroll, and under the dazzling oil lamp, his expression became solemn.

“Your Majesty, what happened?” Henepolis asked hurriedly.

Davos tapped the desk with his left hand, and said in a deep voice: “Messapi and Puchetti have invaded Tarantum in a big way.”

“Ah… they tore up the armistice agreement!” Henepolis was shocked call.

“If the agreement has no strength to support it, it is a piece of waste paper.” Davers said coldly, disapprovingly: “Tarantum tore up the covenant because we were invaded by the Syracuse army, and now Messapi, The Puchetti will also be greedy because the main force of Tarantum is captured by us, which is the retribution of the goddess of vengeance.”

“But Tarantum is not our Dionysus, can they stop the Mesapi-Puchetti coalition?” asked Henepolis, though he wanted “to incorporate Laos into Dai’s.” Onia’ request has not been submitted to the Senate, but he has regarded himself as a Dionian in his heart, so he is not worried about Tarantum, but worried about Tarantum being taken What will be the impact on the Dionian League.

“Of course it’s impossible to block it. This time the Maple coalition has 30,000 troops, and Tarantum probably doesn’t even have 3,000 appropriate-age citizens.” Davers tapped the letter with his finger, and his eyes flashed a strange light: ” Therefore, the Senate of Tarantum urgently sent the messenger Polidorus to Turii, hoping that we can release the more than ten thousand Tarantum prisoners that were being held. For this reason, Tarantum is willing to join our Dionysian League. .”

Henepolis widened his eyes and looked shocked after hearing Davos’s words.

Unlike Heraclea and Metapontum, this is Tarantum!

The strength in Greater Greece is not weaker than the traditional powers of Crotone!

Although there are some allies with a long history of building cities in the Dionysian League, so far there has not been a real big state like Locri and Crotone to join it (Although Lijim joined the Dionysian League, Since Dionia was not very strong at the beginning, it was more like an equal alliance with Dionia, not a subordinate), if Tarantum joined the alliance, it would undoubtedly make the Dionia alliance among the Greek city-states status has been greatly improved.

“Heney, how do you think we should respond to this request made by Tarantum?” Davos’ question made Henepolis come back to his senses, and he immediately said excitedly and loudly: “Promise him! Of course it is. Promise Tarantum!”

“Oh!” Davos sat upright on the wooden chair, looked at the excited Henepolis, and said playfully, “Just forgive Tarantum so easily? Forgive it Have colluded with Syracuse, betrayed our sacred covenant, attacked our allies recklessly, trampled on our territory, and killed our citizens?! I am afraid our people would rather see Tarantum be destroyed by Messapi, Only when the Pucherti capture can eliminate the hatred in their hearts!”

“But… but if we agree to Tarantum’s request, our strength can be enhanced!” Helipolis retorted in disapproval.

“It’s just an affiliated ally, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com can neither increase taxes for the alliance nor send its main force to the war with all its heart, and when we are in difficulty, it is not only impossible to provide much help, but also at any time. It may also withdraw from the alliance; on the contrary, when it is in disaster, we must also save it according to the covenant, just like Heraclea and Metapontum in this war are good examples.” Davers disagreed. said, apparently unfazed by Tarantum’s seemingly favorable suggestion.

After Davos said this, the excited Henepolis gradually calmed down. He thought for a while and asked, “Your Majesty, do you want to refuse Tarantum’s request? Let Tarantum be the natives. Capture?”

“No, if Tarantum is captured by the Maple coalition, the situation of Metapontum and Heraclea will also be in danger, and now the Turii defense is empty, I don’t want to see Amendola again. La’s land has been invaded by the enemy!” Davos sighed helplessly and said with a complicated expression: “It’s just that the conditions proposed by Tarantum did not meet my expectations.”

“Does your Majesty want Tarantum to be incorporated The Dionysian Alliance?!” Henepolis said in surprise: “I’m afraid the arrogant citizens of Tarantum will not agree.” As a student of Dionia Academy, Henepolis had seen a few I was touched by the habits of Tarantum scholars who came from the Pythagorean school when they came to communicate.