Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 579

[Chapter 246 Leaving]

After half a day of discussions, they quickly re-determined the terms of the negotiation, allowing Clethorpes to return to Greater Greece.

In the end, Dionia and Sparta signed the famous “Double King Peace Treaty” (that is, King Dionia and King Sparta finally signed the peace agreement), and the content of the peace agreement is roughly: First, Sparta Maintain peace with Dionia, non-aggression, and friendly exchanges;

second, with the midline of the Adriatic Sea and the north-south as the boundary, Sparta regards the western Mediterranean as the sphere of influence of Dionia, and shall not send any troops, The warships entered, not to send messengers to form alliances with any city-states in the western Mediterranean, or to incite and support other city-states to carry out hostilities against Dionia; similarly, Dionia regarded the area east of the Adriatic Sea as Sparta The sphere of influence of Da, shall not send any troops or warships into it, shall not enter into an alliance with any other city-state in the Eastern Mediterranean, or incite and support other city-states to carry out hostile actions against Sparta;

third, considering that Syracuse is now Still an ally of Sparta, Dionia promised not to violate Syracuse’s territorial interests and not force it to join Dionia’s alliance.

However, Tarantum of Great Greece has no covenant relationship with Sparta, and the conflict with Dionia belongs to the internal affairs of Great Greece. According to the second principle of the contract, Sparta will not intervene;

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The term of the friendly agreement is ten years, and after the expiration, if there is no objection between the two parties, the contract will be renewed.

Dionia signed the agreement with Sparta, but it was not made public.

After all, the two sides regard other city-states as nothing and privately carve up the Mediterranean Sea. It is too popular to hear, and it is not good for both sides to spread it out.

However, after signing the agreement, Kerethorpes made a special trip to Tarantum and announced to its council Sparta’s decision: Sparta would not interfere in Tarantum’s affairs.

Tarantum’s generals and council members heard this, and the council was mourning.

Two days later, Tarantum sent messengers to Dionia, expressing his willingness to accept Dionia’s conditions and become a “free city” of the Union.

After signing the agreement on “Tarantum’s incorporation into the Dionysian Alliance”, the Turii Senate began to release Tarantum captives in batches and for a prolonged period of time in accordance with Davos’s instructions.

Why not release them all at once?

Davos mainly considers that Tarantum has a precedent for breaking the alliance, and is afraid that it will suddenly go back after it gains benefits, and the main force of Dionia will temporarily sit in the Celestial Court and deal with Great Greece together with Davos. Some of the post-war incidents could not be returned to deal with in time.

At the same time, Davos also wants to make Tarantum suffer a little more, and will correct their arrogant character and facilitate future management.

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After Dionysius failed to raid Syracuse city,

he returned to Ortigia again, while Herolis begged the First Dionysian Corps not to leave for the time being , have them stationed at Hexa Gate, so that their aid may be available at all times.

At the same time, Herolis reorganized the order in the city, formed a new defense force, and asked the First Corps to send a team officer to guide the Syracuse citizens to defend the isthmus wall.

The failure of Dionysius made the people of the port area no longer neutral, and also sent troops to the city to accept the command of Herolis.

Ten days later, the new leadership of Syracuse, headed by Herolis, who signed the peace treaty with Dionia, welcomed the first batch of Syracuse civic soldiers who returned to Sicily from Greater Greece. The people were moved to tears. , Hololis is also more confident.

Dionysius’s harassment of ships along the coast of Syracuse with small groups of mercenaries also came to an end.

After another seven or eight days, the Spartan messenger Phoebe Das arrived in Syracuse, officially recognized the new government of Syracuse, and reaffirmed the covenant with Syracuse.

The new Syracuse regime, supported by Dionia and Sparta, made the Greek city-states on the south coast of Sicily, who had been hesitant, finally decide to cut off their ties with Dionysius, and turned to Herolis and others. Send messengers to convey their friendliness.

Dionysius is now completely isolated and helpless. Although the “rebels” cannot break through the strong barriers and enter the island of Ortigia, his hope of retaking Syracuse is basically impossible.

What worries him even more is that the food on the island is rapidly depleting, only enough for more than a month.

At this moment, Phoebedas made a bold move, and despite the danger, he entered Ortigia Island alone, and had a frank conversation with Dionysius.

In the end, with the assurance of Phoebedas, Dionysius agreed to lead his family, his supporters, and the thousand or more mercenaries from Ortigia to Sparta.

At the same time, the Council of Syracuse also agreed to provide ten three-tier oars free of charge so that Dionysius could leave Sicily as soon as possible.

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Philistos saw Dionysius standing on the pier and stared at Ortigia Island behind him for a long time. The entire fleet was ready and waiting for him. A man, so he disembarked again to persuade him: “Dionysius, let’s go.”

“Philistos, my dear friend.” Dionysius stood in front of him, but his voice seemed ethereal and distant: “I can see it clearly… The Syracuses, whether in peacetime or war, are always in constant… Constant infighting consumes their own energy and cannot fully use its power. In expanding the territory and seeking more benefits for Syracuse itself!”

“Yes, Dionysius, this is why I fully support you.” Philistos said with emotion, casually. Express your reasons for following him.

“So I don’t think that Hololis can correct this bad habit of the Syracuses…” Dionysius continued to say quietly.

“Herolis is too idealistic, often self-righteous, easy to go to extremes, but lacks courage and ruthlessness, he cannot control Syracuse!” When he imprisoned his friend, his tone was as calm as he was talking about a stranger.

“In this troubled world, we must use blood to frighten the people and use strength to conquer the enemy! Heroes doesn’t understand, and fortunately he doesn’t understand!” Dionysius showed a cold smile on his face. North of Tigia Island: “Without my common enemy, I dare to swear to Apollo that within half a year, there will be civil strife in Syracuse, and then we will return!”

“The people are forgetful .

Yes. When Syracuse loses its Sicilian hegemony and the Syracuses are despised by the Gentiles, they will soon feel the cruelty of reality, and they will miss you again! I even think they will Not only will I not resist you, but I will warmly welcome you into Syracuse!” Philistos agreed with Dionysius’ words, he said seriously, this is what they were willing to follow Dionysius to leave one of the reasons.

“Hahaha, Apollo will bless us, just like he has blessed us many times before!” Dionysius turned around with a smile, suddenly he remembered something, and his face became gloomy again: “But Dionysius Nia is a big trouble, we still need to deal with it and discuss some countermeasures…” The

two discussed in a low voice and boarded the ship.

The bugle blew, the wooden oars beat the water, and the ships left Ortigia and headed east.

The news that “Dionysius left Sicily” quickly spread throughout Syracuse, and the whole city cheered.

The big stone that had been pressing in his heart was removed, and Herolis felt lighthearted. From now on, he would lead the people to restore the prosperity of Syracuse, and he was full of confidence in himself.

In the middle of the fleet heading for Sparta was a large passenger ship, on which were Dionysius, his followers, and his family.

At this time, Dionysius, Philistos, Hyparinus, and Phoebedas were chatting in the cabin.

“It now appears that Dionysius originally threatened to attack Locri, probably just to lure us Syracuse to send troops to land in Great Greece as soon as possible.” Dionysius said with a sigh.

“Listen to what you said, did you lead an army to invade Greater Greece or were you seduced by the Dionysians?!” Phoebe Das showed a trace of disdain.

“Conquest of Great Greece is indeed one of my goals!” Dionysius, who was already an exile, seemed very frank at the moment: “But I overestimated the power of Syracuse, and I underestimated it. Dionia, especially Davos! I thought I had taken that young man very seriously, but his military command ability still exceeded my expectations. I didn’t expect him to quickly repel the Samo I instigated. Nai’s army, quickly returned to Turii, and used unique tactics to defeat my army at sea and on land! … Philistos, I should really listen to you, not be too hasty to attack Great Greece, but spend the In the past few years, Syracuse’s dominance in Sicily has been consolidated well, and the people who are already tired of the war have been fully rested! Then even if the Great Greek War fails, we can

still hold Sicily!” What’s the use, we’ve all been kicked out of the Western Mediterranean!” Hyparinus said angrily.

“Of course it works!” Dionysius had experienced the frustration of leaving at first, but now regained his confidence: “Learn lessons and avoid making the same mistakes next time. We were not like this back then. Become stronger once, stand taller, and finally make Syracuse the overlord of Sicily!”

Phoebe Das watched Dionysius coldly and made no secret of his ambition, not intending to speak, Unexpectedly, Dionysius said to him emphatically: “Phoebe Das, when we attacked Greater Greece, what do you think we should do to defeat Dionysus and avoid today’s ending?”