Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 14: Invitation from Syracuse

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After the collective wedding, Daves did not go home immediately. He and the elders met with the messengers of Metapontum and Heraclea in the Senate.

One is the alliance of Tarantum, the other is a subsidiary city-state of Tarantum, and Amendorara has also become an ally of Tarantum, so the talks are friendly and smooth. Daves proposed that Amendorara would like to get along with Metapontum and Heraclia in friendship and help each other, and the envoys of the two cities readily accepted it. The three parties also held discussions on strengthening exchanges and enhancing trade...

It was busy until the afternoon, when Davers finally returned home, unexpectedly there was already a guest waiting.

The sharp-eyed middle-aged envoy presented a generous gift, and then politely introduced himself: "Hello, Honorable Archon Daves! I am from Syracuse and I am the Almighty General Diony Herolis, the messenger of Seus."

"Syracuse" and "Dionysius" heard these two words, Daves was shocked.

In a previous life, when mentioning Dionysius, the tyrant of Syracuse in history, all he could think of was the story of the sword of Damocles. This story told Daves that he wanted to be a tyrant in the Greek city-states. It was a very dangerous thing, besides that, he had no deep impression on Dionysius and even Syracuse, just like other ordinary people. Everyone’s eyes were focused on Athens, Sparta, and Rome. What we know a little bit more is that during the Peloponnesian War, the Athens expeditionary force was completely destroyed in Syracuse, and the philosopher Plato was in Syracuse. After staying, the great mathematician Archimedes died in Syracuse... that's it.

However, Daves came to this era, especially after he came to Great Greece, he often talked to Burkos, Cornellus and others about the customs and customs of Great Greece outside of work, so he knew about Tin Rakuza is not an ordinary state. If the Greek city-states with Athens and Sparta as their allies successfully resisted the invasion of the Persian army, then the Greek city-states and Sicily can be said to have defeated the Carthage army southward under the leadership of Syracuse. It was the day of victory, which was close to the time of the Salamis battle in the east. At the same time, it helped the Greek city-states on the Apennines to repel the aboriginal attacks. Therefore, Syracuse was a Greek city-state in the western Mediterranean a few decades ago. The hegemon in China, its government at that time was a tyrant system. And this time Syracuse implemented the tyrant system again, and the person in power was the so-called Almighty General Dionysius.

After Davos learned a little about Dionysius’ usurpation experience from others, he could see that this person not only made good use of tactics and acted ruthlessly, his military and political capabilities were not weak, and his luck was also good (Ga Taiki took advantage of the Syracuse civil strife and attacked Syracuse and its allies, and even started the city of Syracuse. As a result, the plague broke out and was repelled by Dionysius), and he knew that "in the barrel of the gun" "Leaving power", vigorously cultivate and hire private troops to consolidate their power... Daves has already labeled the Syracuse tyrant in his heart as "dangerous", although he does not know this man in previous life history. What was the later development, but in his previous life, he had read a book, and a sentence in it made him remember deeply, "The re-emerging country has consciously or unconsciously wanted to strengthen the power and power that it had gained when it was born. The land is firmly in your hands. 'The former Syracuse was the overlord of Sicily and the Great Greek City-states! Where is Syracuse now? You must know that people with little ambition dare not come out as tyrants...

Davers was thinking about it, but with a smile on his face: "Oh, I really didn't expect the distinguished guests of Syracuse to come to our small town! Please sit down!"

When Herolis sits down, Daves asks: "Master Herolis, is there anything Syracuse has sent you?"

"I received the order. When I set out to Turri, I didn't know that you had become the Archon of Amendorara. The original order is no longer applicable, but I think I should say it first." Liss cleared his throat and said, "When the story of you and your army in Turíy, that you and your army defeated the Lucaria coalition forces in Turíy, came to Sicily, the Greek people in Sicily were very happy. They all said that this was a glorious victory for the Greeks over the natives in these years! Lord Dionysius, upon learning about it, immediately decided to hire you to go to Sicily with a generous salary to fight against the enemies of the Greek city-states, the Persians. The lackey-Carthage."

Davers relaxed slightly, and asked curiously: "A good salary?! How good is it?"

"A soldier has four Dalikes a month, and you—twenty Dalikes a month." After Herolis finished speaking, he looked at Daves.

Daves gave a surprised expression: "Four Dalik coins, more than double the salary Turriy hired us! Is Syracuse so rich?!"

"It is the glory of Syracuse to invite the heroes who expedition to Persia and the famous generals who wiped out the Allied Forces of Lucania. It is the glory of Syracuse, and it is worth spending more money!" Herolis said very seriously.

Now I have become a famous player! Daves rubbed his slightly stubborn chin, and felt a little proud of him. He liked the messenger opposite, but he said with regret: "It's a pity that we are no longer mercenaries, but Amendola. Citizens of La."

"Yes, I did not expect that you and your army immediately regained Amendorara without rest and reorganization after destroying the Allied Forces of Lucania. This is another brilliant victory!" Herolis said sincerely. Praise, to know that siege was indeed harder than field battles at the time. Of course he would not have known that Daves and mercenaries had caught the Lucanians by surprise by night attacks. Therefore, he said sincerely: "Amendorara is lucky to invite you to become citizens! However, this order that I have accepted has to be dismissed. Now I want to represent the Almighty General Dionysius of Syracuse. Lord Sri Lanka put forward a new request."

Davers makes a "please speak" gesture.

"I would like to invite you to lead the army of Amendorara and Syracuse to repel the invasion of Carthage, and to restore peace to the Greek city-state of Sicily! Of course, Syracuse will pay you the same as your army A generous reward. At the same time, I know that Amendorara has just gone through the war, and Syracuse is willing to provide you with urgently needed supplies free of charge to help Amendorara recover soon!" Felistos said seriously,

Davos was noncommittal and asked: "I heard that Syracuse and Carthage signed an armistice agreement the year before, did Carthage tear up the agreement and start the war again?"

Herolis was a little embarrassed, but soon he gave a bitterly generous statement: "The reason why Carthage chose to cease the war was because his army was hurt by the plague at the time. That was the punishment from Apollo! However, Carthage still occupies many Greek city-states in Sicily, from Serinus in the westernmost part, to Agrigento in the central part of the South Coast, to Gela and Kamanli near Syracuse. Thousands of Greeks, under the enslavement of the Carthaginians, lived a life that was worse than death. Moreover, the huge army of Carthage was stationed in Kamenlina, threatening Syracuse at all times. No matter what. Is it for the safety of Syracuse, or to rescue the people of Greek city-states such as Gela and Agrigento, Syracuse must give Carthage a heavy blow to dispel the city-state established by the Phoenicians against Sicily. The coveted heart of the Greek city-state, restore the former territory of Sicily!"

Daves pondered for a long time (actually, he had already made a decision.), then shook his head and said: "I really want to help the people of Sicily, but I am now the consul of Amendorara. The people of Lara are responsible. You see, I’m busy all day long, and I don’t have time to rest at all, so I don’t even have time to travel far. The citizens of Amendorara are busy reorganizing their families and restoring the city-state’s agriculture. And order, there is safety, and it is impossible to follow me to Sicily, so thank you for the invitation to the Almighty General Dionysius, and I can only say sorry!"

Herolis originally only had a glimmer of hope. When he got this answer, he was not too disappointed. He just sighed and said, "That's really a shame! I hope there will be a chance to meet with the Archon in the future. Cooperation."

Davers said politely: "For me to convey my apologies and thanks to the almighty general Dionysius!"

Then Daves sent Herolis out.

As he walked to the gate, Herolis stopped, turned around and said, "Master Daves, please allow me to ask a personal question."

"You said."

"As far as I know, when you regained Amendorara, Amendorara’s citizens were almost killed or wounded. You could have naturally let your subordinates occupy Amendorara...what made you choose to The people of Amendorara hold a referendum to vote to decide your stay?" Herolis asked seriously

Davos faced Herolis's gaze and wondered in secret: Is this messenger dissatisfied with Dionysius's use of mercenaries to usurp the Syracuse regime and achieve high-pressure rule?

The two looked at each other for a while before Daves said: "Our mercenaries are tired of war and death. We just want to live a peaceful and peaceful life, not to plunder wealth and gain power. If you don't want Amen Dorara has repeatedly fallen into riots. Every soldier who wants to become a citizen of the city should follow the laws of Amendorara and become a citizen of the city according to the legal procedures of the city. Then the original citizens will not complain to us. , And we ourselves will gain peace of mind so that the entire city-state can remain stable..."

Herolis was silent for a while, and there was more respect in his gaze at Davers: "It is my honor to know you!"