Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 7: War preparations in Syracuse and the trade recovery of the Tua Alliance

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Daves gently stroked Christya's smooth but not yet swollen abdomen, and said: "Until our child is born smoothly, do you hear it!"

Despite Davers's domineering tone, Christia enjoys his stern attitude. She rests her head on Davers's chest and replied softly: "I see..."

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Daves gently moved the sleeping Christoya away, got out of bed cautiously, tiptoed to the side room, and then fumbled to light the oil lamp in front of the niche next to the window. The flashing light lit up A bronze statue of Hera with a twisted garment and smiling.

Daves knelt down and prayed for the first time, with tears of excitement in his eyes. However, it was not Hera's carol that he said: "Dear mom and dad, do you know? The son has himself in this world My child, I hope you can bless him to come into this world smoothly, grow up healthily, continue my blood, and pass on my career..."

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In the palace on the island of Ortigia, Dionysius is negotiating important matters with Felistos and Leptinius. At this time, Hiparinus, his intelligence chief, walked up to him and handed him a piece of information.

Dionysius saw it at a glance and couldn't believe it: "Is this true?!"

"When did the news I confirmed went wrong!" Hiparinus said coldly.

Dionysius did not care about the attitude of Hiparinus. After all, Hiparinus was his father-in-law, and he was one of his colleagues who firmly supported him in the process of obtaining the power of Syracuse. Dionysius exclaimed: "It's unbelievable that the young leader of the mercenary actually won again! And this time he defeated Crotone, who was a headache for the Rockies!"

"He was just a sneak attack." After reading the information from his brother, Leptinis obviously didn't appreciate Davers's method of winning.

"My brother, you have to understand that whether it is a sneak attack or a frontal battle, as long as he can win, he should be commendable! And he can win twice in a row with less and more. It seems that this man is indeed a powerful general!" Di Onisius said seriously, he suddenly sighed: "Daves...Daves...it's a pity...it's a pity..."

"My lord, do you still want to recruit him?" Felistos asked from the side.

Dionysius shook his head: "He is obviously not satisfied with being a mercenary leader. He had successfully become the lifelong consul of Amendorara. Now after he defeated Crotone, he might be in Thinking about how to put Turey under control... This young man is not easy. I underestimated him before. It seems that I must pay more attention to him in the future!" He said solemnly.

"Got it." Hiparinus replied.

Dionysius sighed secretly when he saw Leptinius' disapproval: his brother is loyal and diligent, just a little bit scheming, but because of this, he will take a heavy responsibility. Give it to him, not to those who have different hearts. The blood lesson of the father-in-law Hermokrates must be kept in mind! (Hemocrates is the former father-in-law of Dionysius, the leader of Syracuse, and the hero who defeated the Athens invasion. The Syracuse Democrats feared that he was dictatorship, and after inciting the people to expel him, he also led Sicily. The people resisted the attack of Carthage. In the end, the Democrats of Syracuse were extremely frightened because his light was too shining, and deceived him back to Syracuse and killed him)

"By the way, how is Herolis now?" Dionysius thought of the man who was left unused by him.

"He has been very quiet these months," Hiparinus said.

So, Dionysius said to Philistos: "Herolis has been resting long enough. Philly, go and call him back to help you prepare for this war."

"Yes!" Felistos smiled with joy.

Dionysius looked at Philistos, then at Hyparinus, and remembered Herolis in Egypt: it is these people who firmly support themselves when they are most difficult. , I have my own today! Herolis should still be loyal to him, and this time it was just a small warning to tell him not to talk nonsense in the future.

After instructing Phylistos to do this, Dionysius also relaxed a lot. He turned his attention to the important matter that he cared most: "The Leonidians moved to Thira. How is Kuza's affairs going?"

"The placement has been completed, they are all busy adapting to the new environment, and their performance is fairly stable at the moment." Felistos replied.

"That's good." Dionysius turned his head and looked at Leptinius: "How's the progress made by the craftsmen?"

"It has been successful!" Leptinius waited for his brother to ask about this. He said excitedly: "Its power is too great! It is a weapon of the God of War! It can remove ten catties of stones. Shooting a hundred meters away, the general city wall is smashed with more than a dozen stones, and it will definitely collapse!"

"Very good! You reward those craftsmen for me, and let them make more of this kind of stuff, but keep it secret. If anyone leaks out, I will kill his whole family!" Dionysius viciously Said: "Next year I will surprise the Carthaginians!"

"Why not attack now?" Leptinius said puzzledly: "We have already conquered the Greek city-states in eastern Sicily outside of Messina, and we have a huge army and an infinite offensive. A city weapon. The cities of Carthage in western Sicily could not withstand our attack at all."

"To deal with Carthage, we must be careful, because they can bring thousands of soldiers from Africa and Africa at any time, and we have to be very sure to go to war!" Dionysius is beyond doubt Said.

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During this period of time, Kunogolata has been busy with the reconstruction of Turei, staying in the camp every day, and it is rare to make a spare time to return to Amendorara.

Just after dinner, the eldest son Sostatus came back after hearing the news, he shouted with a smile on his face: "Father, you can come back!"

"Yeah." Kunogolata snorted: "I heard that you have been hanging out during this period of time, and did not participate in the reconstruction of Turei. Are you still a citizen of the Tua League?!" /

"It would be nice if I didn't applaud and applaud when Turriy was destroyed. It is impossible for me to work with the murderers who killed my brother and insulted my sister!" Sostatus looked on. At the same time, he explained: “But I didn’t wander around either. I participated in the military training organized by Amendorara four times. Let’s not say that their military training at Amendorara is quite complicated, and It’s very heavy. Every time I train, I almost tire me out! No wonder, Amen... No, our citizen soldiers have such a strong ability. Also, the rugby game invented by the Archon is quite interesting..."

Sostatus mentioned the dead brother and sister, like a scar in Kunogolata's heart, making him look sad.

When Sostatus found out, he immediately moved the subject away, pretending to be excited, and said, "Except for military training, I have been helping commercial officer Marigi at other times. Father, you don’t know, since we’ve put the' After the news that the reconstruction of the city of Turiyi needs a lot of materials, a large number of merchant ships flooded in from all directions. In addition, our market tax rate is low, the service is good, and the management is strict. Businessmen from various city-states are full of praise. Now The merchants who have settled in have already taken up our port. The market that was originally built is no longer enough and needs to be expanded, but now the manpower is with you. I guess the day after tomorrow, Mr. Maliji should look for your dignitaries. Lah."

"This is true?!" Kunogolata has been staying in the city of Turiyi for this period of time, and has no time to go to the port for inspection. I did not expect that Maliji brought people to Hexu at the entrance to the sea two months ago. A port and a market were roughly constructed in the area of ​​the city of Barris, and it was so prosperous in a short period of time.

"Of course it is true! I helped Master Mariji keep the accounts. I remember very clearly. I spend about ten tarients every day buying materials needed for urban reconstruction, at the same time collecting customs duties and selling things. The profit has also reached eight tarents, otherwise you think that apart from wood and stone, where did the other materials come from when you built the city!" Sostatus talked freely,

"Daves can employ people! I didn't expect Maligi, a Persian, to be so capable in business!" Kunogolata exclaimed.

He glanced at his son and said faintly: "Just tell me, what can I do?" Kunogolata knew his son.

"Hmm...well... the warehouses and hotels at the foot of Amendorara Mountain were burned down by Crotone people before, but now the Crotone prisoners are about to build them again. I listen to Mariji. The adult said that he wants to bid for these newly built warehouses and hotels and rent them to the people of the Tua Union to operate and earn money... Um... I want to participate, but the money is not enough, I want to find my father... You can borrow some. "

"How much do you want?"

"Um...five...five tarients." Sostatus summoned up the courage to say, this is almost half of Kunogolata's estate.

"Are you going to rent them all?"

"Yes, father. Merchant ships are gathered in Turriy, and our port has not been built yet. A large number of merchants and sailors can’t find a place to eat, drink and lodging. There is no place to store goods, and Amendorara has There are ready-made warehouses and hotels, and the roads between the two cities are being built. I think taking these warehouses and hotels will make our family a lot of money!" Sostatus said confidently.

Kunogorata pondered for a while, then looked at his son, and said in a deep voice: "My child, since I was expelled from Turei, I have reflected on my previous practices and felt that I had done things too radically. , Often do not consider the feelings of others, so that when things happen, no one is willing to help us..."