Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 609

[Chapter 28 Davos’ True Purpose]

As soon as Hiros sat down, Davos asked, “What do you think about today’s Senate meeting?”

Hiros hesitated for a moment, did not answer the question directly, but said sincerely, “Your Majesty, I think During his tenure as Minister of Military Affairs, Lord Antonios did a very good job, and the Ministry of Military Affairs was running very well. It is completely possible for me to temporarily serve him for a while, and then continue to serve as Minister of Military Affairs when he is cured. Now is the time of war. To ensure that there will be no turbulence in the Ministry of Military Affairs, I suggest… it is better not to change the Minister of Military Affairs.”

Davos looked at him, and Hiros was frank.

After a while, Daves waved his left hand lightly, and said in a deep voice, “Antonios is voluntarily dismissed. Even if I keep him, he will not stay in this position. Look at this—”

Daves put the table on the table .

He turned to the Eighth Legion’s “Roster for Promotion of Officers” and handed it to him.

Hiros took it suspiciously, and after a closer look, his face changed slightly. In the past two days, the arrest of Laodician’s son Paphogras for murder has gradually spread in the port of Turii (mainly Naxo). The credit of the merchants), Hiros also heard about it, and couldn’t help complaining in his heart: Isn’t Antonis promoting this troublemaker at this time?

He considered his words and said softly, “Your Majesty, I don’t think Lord Antonios would make such a mistake to promote such an unqualified soldier…”

“At least he is dereliction of duty, and it also shows that there are many problems in the Ministry of Military Affairs. That’s why I set up a military court and let the local censors join the army, because the entire army needs to be reorganized! So you, the Minister of Military Affairs, have a heavy responsibility after taking office. Try to cooperate with their work as much as possible, and also keep the Ministry of Military Affairs stable, so that the officers and soldiers of the subordinate armies can feel at ease…” Davos said earnestly: “I believe you can grasp the balance between the two! ”

Although Davos had high hopes, Hiros felt a great responsibility. He hadn’t responded yet, and Davos said, “Take this roster back and check it out, how many unqualified officers and soldiers have been promoted. , I will find out those officers who violate the law and dereliction of duty in the Ministry of Military Affairs, and hand them over to the inspectors and military courts. The army of the kingdom will never allow the existence of any moths! This time, it must be dealt with seriously, and it will ring for the whole army. Alarm bell!”

Davos’ deafening voice shocked Hiros, and he said vigorously, “Your Majesty, I will do my best!”

“Very good!” Davos nodded with satisfaction, and then took out another letter. The letter, said in a deep voice: “There is one more important thing that you must know as the Minister of Military Affairs.” After speaking, he handed the letter to Hiros.

Hiros read the letter with a solemn expression: “Your Majesty, what is said in this letter is true?!”

“I am sending someone to investigate.

Judging from the current situation, I am afraid there is more than that…” Dai As he spoke, Firth walked to the large map on the wall, pointed to the western part of Mount Etna with his hand, and said with a serious expression: “After the South-Italian War, we have the Catania Plain, Nata Xosos, Sikuli, Tauromenion and Messina, and the aid of allied city-states such as Leotine and Taunis, Syracuse was suppressed in the southeast corner of Sicily, making the kingdom’s strength Occupying an absolute advantage in eastern Sicily, the Sikelians feared our power and took the initiative to form an alliance with us, becoming a member of the Dionian League, and the reason why we treat every Sikel town and tribe equally, They always adopt a policy of helping the weak and weakening the strong when they ask for help, which is to avoid a monopoly and prevent them from reuniting into the kingdom of Sikel, so as to assimilate them and merge them in the future…

However, from the current point of view, there is a problem with the implementation of this policy. The Tanikian tribe of the Sikelians is likely to use the help of the Sicilian elders to quietly annex and expand in these years!

I don’t have much detailed information on the current status of this tribe yet, although since the tribe is far away in Kepharoydion, it is the closest town to the west of the Sikelians, not far from Katanai and Naxos. It is far, but the hounds in Sicily (referring to the intelligence services of Aristillas) do not ignore it to such an extent.

It can be seen that they consciously blocked the news, which cannot but arouse our vigilance!

Davos ‘s

tone made Hiros feel something. He straightened his body and asked uncertainly, “Your Majesty, do you mean war?”

!

Davos glanced at the map again, smashed his fist into Sicily, and said decisively: ”

As long as the guilt of Laodician and other Sicilian elders is confirmed, we have reason to start a war against Tanikan and destroy it completely. I want the opportunity to rise, while deterring other Sikel forces and strengthening their control over them!

Therefore, during this time, the Ministry of Military Affairs should prepare in advance, especially the Eighth Army, which will be the main force for the attack on Tanikan.

”

Because of what he knew about Davos, Hiros did not immediately oppose his decision, but put forward his own suggestion: “Your Majesty, before declaring war on the Sikelians, the Military Affairs Department could only make preparations quietly to avoid letting them go.” The Sikelians are prepared to make trouble for our future offense.

And now we are in the war against the Dauni people. If we also start a war in Sicily at the same time, the pressure on the logistics and transportation of the army will be relatively large. It is best to start it after the end of the Dauni war. Pass war resolutions.

In addition, since the war is going to be launched again, it is best for the army to maintain stability. The investigation and handling of the past illegal team officers… I hope that it can not be expanded too much, and… it is best not to punish them too heavily. After all, they are all first offenders. I hope Your Majesty can give them a chance to change, and it will not damage the respect of the soldiers for you!

Davos listened carefully and fell into deep thought.

Hiros

sat quietly and waited.

In the end, Davos said slowly: “You are responsible for the affairs of the Ministry of Military Affairs. The specific investigation and punishment measures will be decided by you and the military judge and prosecutor, and then handed over to me to review and sign. As for when to launch the investigation against Tarnick. Ann’s war, I will decide according to the situation.”

Although Davos did not clearly agree with Hiros’ opinion, Hiros knew that the king had actually made concessions, and he immediately said gratefully: “Thank you, Your Majesty!

” Si looked at Shiros.

Over the years, as his authority has grown, his relationship with his former mercenary friends has become more and more intimate… However, fortunately, there are still people like Hiros, Kapus, Alexis, etc. It’s actually a good thing to question and advise on his decisions!

Thinking of this, he softened his tone again: “Any other suggestions?”

Seeing Davos’ calm expression, Hiros said, “The commander of the Eighth Legion is Leotizides, he has never had You have experience in commanding legions, and your Majesty just said that the Eighth Legion will be the main force for attacking the Sikelians. For the sake of safety, do you need to replace a senior officer with more experience in legion command to take over the Eighth Legion. “Long?”

Davos’ mouth curled slightly, and said, “Who else among the generals knows more about the terrain of Sicily than Leotides? Knows the customs there better? Can the Sicilian civic soldiers obey their commands?”

Davos’ remarks stopped Shiros: Leotizides has been rooted in Sicily for six years!

Naturally, it is not comparable to other legion commanders who are unfamiliar with Sicily.

According to the “Dionysian Military Law”, one of the important conditions for a senior general to command operations is to be familiar with the battlefield environment and understand the customs and customs around the battlefield.

Of course, this does not mean that other commanders cannot go to Sicily to fight, but this will undoubtedly prolong the time to end the war and increase the consumption of the war…

Hiros thought of Antonios, but once Laodician and others were really proved to be violating discipline, then Antonios, who was his relative and was deeply involved with the Sicilian elders, would inevitably be criticized by the elders, and the Senate could not. Interfering with the candidates for the commander responsible for attacking the Sikelians, but their accusations will inevitably cause the people of the kingdom to criticize Antonios, which is simply roasting Antonios on the stove!

So Hiros realized at this time that Davos’ letting Antonios resign and stay at home was actually a kind of protection for him.

Davos saw that Shiros did not speak, UU reading www.sonicmtl.

com went on to say: “Leotizides, many people say he is taciturn, strict and serious, and doesn’t like to associate with him, but I think he spends his time talking and chatting with others thinking about the military and training soldiers. On, this is a natural warrior! I believe he will command this war well!”

Davos’ affirmation made Hiros no longer object, because he believed in Davos’s knowledge of people, and many of his past successes were witness.

The two discussed for a while, Hiros was about to leave, and was stopped by Davos: “It’s past noon, you haven’t eaten lunch yet, and I happen to be hungry too. Speaking of which, we haven’t sat down for a long time. Let’s have a relaxing drink and chat together! Just don’t go away, I’ll let the chef cook some good dishes, and let’s have a good drink!”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

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The western mountain road of Turii, built ten years ago, is an important passage between Turii and the region of Lucania and the more north. There are hundreds of pedestrians coming and going every day, and the desolate scene of inaccessible people a dozen years ago is long gone.