Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 566

[Chapter 233 Probing]

“Reconciliation?!” Okredon was shocked.

“Yes. The Syracuses want a truce with Dionia, give up the lands they occupied in Greater Greece and the Lokri allies who support them, in exchange for allowing the troops in the city of Siridium to return to Sicily safely…” Diver Stern said sternly.

“King Davos, are you going to agree to their terms?” Okriton asked immediately.

“I’m thinking… As you said just now, Dionia has indeed had a lot of difficulties since the start of the war, not only the food issue, but also because the citizens have all come out to fight, the affairs of the alliance have basically been completed. Abandoned, the people’s war-weariness is also on the rise… Alas!…” Davos shook his head and sighed.

“King Davos, I don’t think you can stop the war with Syracuse at this time, because Dionia’s national strength cannot be compared with Syracuse, regardless of Syracuse’s consecutive defeats in Great Greece, but It only takes a year or two of rest to reassemble a huge army and invade Great Greece again! In fact, we in Carthage had such a painful lesson in the war with Syracuse! And Is one or two years enough time for the great Greece, which has been greatly damaged, to regain its strength?!” Okriton reminded loudly, looking extremely concerned.

“Then…” Davos asked hesitantly, “Your suggestion is…”

“Destroy the Syracuse army in Siridin City completely!” Okriton said sharply: “If you can catch Dionysian Hughes is even better, he is the culprit of all wars in Sicily and Great Greece!”

Davos felt that he had vaguely seen Carthage’s attitude towards Syracuse in this war, but he was still ready to Going deeper to explore the bottom line of Carthage, he continued to ask in a hesitant tone: “As you said just now, Syracuse’s strength is far greater than my Dionia, even if I destroy it. This army, in Syracuse in Sicily, can still continue to threaten the security of Greater Greece, and Dionysus is in danger of war at any time, so… what should we do to completely eliminate this danger?”

“Completely eliminate it? Then simply destroy Syracuse! But this is something that even our Carthage can’t do, and Dionia can’t do it!” Okriton’s rather proud tone attracted Heneapolis snorted lightly, and under the reproachful gaze of Davos, Heneapolis lowered his head again to finish his work.

Okleton, self-conscious of his magnanimity, ignored the young man’s rudeness and continued to chart the course for Dionia’s next move: “While Dionysus cannot destroy Syracuse, it can weaken it. The power of Syracuse’s huge population of citizens and its countless allies are the reliance of Dionysius to dare to attack Greater Greece, and they are also the objects of Dionysius’ exploitation. As far as we know in Carthage , These Greek people are full of resentment against Dionysius, and the news of Dionysius’ victory over the army of Dionysius gave them the courage to resist.

Now your army has not landed in Sicily?! Just wear Onia’s army continues to fight in eastern Sicily.

The Greek city-states and people will rise up to support you against the dictatorship of Dionysius. The Sicilian alliance established by Syracuse will be broken, and Syracuse will be broken. Za can no longer be the overlord of Sicily!” Okridon said more and more excitedly, and even clenched his fists.

Davos’ expression was very calm, and he quietly exchanged glances with Henepolis, who quietly walked out of the tent and returned quickly, and then said slowly, “Okleton Lord said these things. It makes a lot of sense, and it makes my heart move! But the army that Dionysus sent to Sicily was only more than 4,000 people. Originally, they just wanted to harass and destroy the eastern part of Sicily, forcing Dionysius to lead part of the army back to Sicily and relieve our The pressure in Greater Greece… But the day before yesterday, I received an urgent report from Sicily. The troops we landed in Sicily were attacked by 20,000 troops led by Syracuse General Macias, and the situation was very difficult. The battle in Sicily is not so easy…

If… at this time, you Carthage can take advantage of the great opportunity when the Syracuse army is outside and the defense of its territory is empty, and attack from the west of Sicily to the east, then Syracuse is fundamentally Not only will the alliance of Syracuse be easily disintegrated, and even the city of Syracuse, which has not been occupied for a hundred years, will most likely be breached!”

After listening to Davos’ excited and euphemistic request, Okriton’s original expression of scolding Fang Qiu became a little embarrassed. He avoided Davos’ seemingly excited eyes and said hesitantly: “…Carthage Key and Syracuse just signed a peace agreement a few years ago…We Carthage abide by the terms of the agreement and will not violate it within the time limit…Carthage has always kept its promises. The main reason for the wealthy city-state…”

Henepolis sneered inwardly as he watched the Carthaginians’ pretentious expressions.

Davos looked disappointed, sat down on the wooden chair, and said in a low voice: “Alas!… This is really a pity…”

“Although we Carthage cannot participate in the war, we will vigorously assist Dionia!” Okleton hurriedly said loudly that he was able to come on an envoy because Hanno wanted to further draw closer relations with Dionia and make a covenant that would benefit Carthage, not to let Dionia and Tin Rakuza’s truce, if such a result came back, how would he dare to face Hanno, so he was a little anxious: “We will not only continuously supply you with the grain you are in short supply, but also provide you with excellent weapons. And we… we are also willing to provide a huge loan to Dionia for you to recruit mercenaries when you are short of soldiers…”

Davos’ eyes lit up and immediately said: “Great! With Carthage With your selfless help, we are confident that we will finally defeat the Syracuses! Heney, get some paper and a pen, and I’ll give Lord Okriton a list of supplies that Dionia desperately needs.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Henepolis immediately got up and handed over the pen and paper.

Seeing how quickly Davos changed from depression to confidence, Okriton was a little dumbfounded, and hurriedly said: “King Davos, before you make a list, you’d better sign one with me first. A new agreement.”

“A new agreement?” Davos was puzzled on the surface, but his heart was tight: The real purpose of the Carthaginians’ visit was finally revealed!

“Yes, a new agreement. For the excellent performance of the Dionian army on the battlefield under your leadership, King Davos, has once again changed the way our Carthaginian senate sees this war, and Carthage hopes After helping Dionysus to win this war, Dionysus can’t do anything to Sicily—”

Before Okriton could finish his words, Captain Marr, the escort captain who opened the curtain and walked into the tent Interrupted by Theus’ voice: “Your Majesty, the battle report of the First Legion is here!”

“Bring it to me!” Davos couldn’t wait to take it out of Martius’s hand, but it was tied with a red cloth. papyrus roll.

Okriton, who was interrupted, couldn’t help but widen his curious eyes.

“Great!” Davos shouted excitedly and said loudly: “Antonios said in the letter, ‘The First Army completely defeated the Syracuse coalition led by Marcias and occupied Tauro Meignon. And large-scale riots occurred in the central part of the east coast of Sicily, successively in Sikuli, Catane, Leotine, and Taunis, the people overthrew the dictatorship of Dionysius, while Thera The people of Kuza also revolted and drove the supporters of Dionysius to Ortigia Island.'”

Davos said here, paused, and said in a serious tone: “Antonios also said , ‘These newly independent city-states are afraid of the fierce revenge of the powerful Syracuse in the future, and they have asked to join the Dionysian League.'”

“Really?!” Henepolis and Martius Showing a surprised expression.

“Take it and see!” Davers happily handed out the papyrus scroll in his hand.

“Let me take a look first!” Ignoring his courtesy as a guest, Okridon grabbed it with unprecedented agility, and couldn’t wait to take a closer look.

Davos and Henepolis looked at each other and smiled: The battle report is indeed true, but it was not just delivered, but it was delivered in the morning.

UU reading www.sonicmtl.com Davos let Henepolis and Martius act in this play, but it was an attempt to destroy Carthage while gaining benefits.

Oklahoma City watched it over and over again, with a look of disbelief.

He didn’t expect that just two days after he left Carthage, the situation of the South Italian war suddenly changed into this, making him say “Dionia is not allowed to set foot in Sicily after the war”.

“This…this…this is really…” Oklahoma City didn’t know what to say for a while, and it took a while before he said, “Have all the situations described here…have been confirmed?”

“Okriton Your lord, Dionia has a military law, which stipulates, ‘No one may falsely report or falsely report military information. If it is verified that the battle report written is inconsistent with the truth, different punishments will be given depending on the severity of the situation, ranging from demotion to death. “Although Antonios is the commander of the army, he doesn’t dare to make such a mistake.” Davos answered seriously.

“Of course I don’t doubt the battle report of this General Antonios, but the city-states like Sikuli, Leotini, Cattanio… These city-states have always been changeable, and Carthage has had many exchanges with them, very Clear. Their request to join the Dionysian League is most likely just because of the current situation, to please Dionysian’s army in Sicily, not necessarily sincere…” After the shock just now, Okriton calmed down a little. After that, he began to express his dissent.