Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 36: Agsilous’s intentions

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Phoebe Das readily accepted. He happened to be a little hungry, so he took another piece of bread, coated it with honey, and chewed it.

Agsilous waited patiently for him to finish before saying: "Can you tell me the details of the last time you went to Greece?"

Phoebe Das was refreshed. You know, when he reported to the council of elders after he returned, because it was the death of King Acis, the elders were busy with the funeral and the election of the new king, and they were totally indifferent to other matters.

As soon as Phoebe Das’s mission to Great Greece was finished briefly, the new king of Sparta expressed concern about Dionia, and Phoebe Das will immediately go to Dior. Nia’s experience was not elaborated in any exaggerated detail.

Agsilius propped his head with one hand, straightened lamely, and listened carefully while showing a thoughtful look on his face.

When Phoebe Das finished speaking, he said: "It seems that the Dionians have embarrassed you, and your impression of them is not very good."

"I'm angry because Dionia lacks the respect that Sparta deserves, but personally—" Fabidas paused for a moment, with a strange expression, and said truthfully: "Actually I also appreciate Dionia's..."

"Oh?" Agsilius was a little surprised: "Why?"

"Perhaps because of their toughness..." Phoebe Das recalled the situation at the time and said with a sigh: "Although I just made a short stay in Turei in a hurry, I didn't talk to Dai Citizens of Onia had in-depth contact, but it gave me the feeling... The soldiers of Dionia were also very disciplined. I even heard that the Dionia Senate held a celebration ceremony for the generals and soldiers who had returned from the victory. Feeling for me... Feeling for me..."

Phoebe Das pondered, and said: "Dionia is like the Sparta of Great Greece..."

Ms. Agxi was taken aback, and then laughed jokingly; "You actually compared a city-state alliance ruled by tyrants to our citizens, equal and free Sparta."

"Although Dionia has only one consul, and it is for life, they still have a Senate, and from my experience in the Diona Senate, those senators seem to be able to influence Dionia. The drafting of the bill, the relationship between the consul and the senators of the Senate... uh... how do you put it? Anyway, unlike Syracuse, Dionysius alone has the final say!" Phoebe Das said seriously .

"You don't seem to have a very good impression of Syracuse." Agcilius said, taking a look at him.

"I want anyone to hear that Syracuse can mobilize such a huge army to attack Carthage, I am afraid they will not be in a good mood!!" Phoebe Das said simply: "Those tens of thousands Infantry is nothing, the key is that he still has thousands of cavalry, and a huge fleet no weaker than ours! Dionysius is an ambitious man!"

Agsilius looked at him and smiled: "Phoebe Das, I’m glad you can see this! In the latter part of the war with Athens, we began to pay attention to the West. Only with the alliance of Rakuza can Sparta intervene in Western affairs. Carthage is an ally of the Persians in the Western Mediterranean. We need an ally in the Western Mediterranean to suppress Carthage and protect the security of Sparta’s rear. This is the reason why we support Syracuse, and it also allows our Spartan power to gradually deepen its influence in the Greek power in the West. However, some of the practices of Sparta in the past have blindly allowed Syracuse to expand. Its annexation of the Greek forces in Sicily will eventually cause trouble to ourselves. We don’t want our allies to be too weak, but we must not make them too strong."

"Dear King Agsilius, you are right! But now, Carthage still occupies an advantage in Sicily, and our Spartan power is concentrated in Asia Minor. At this time, we are still temporarily You should continue to support Syracuse.” Phoebe Das understood the cryptic meaning of Agassilaus, but he still thought about the city and said frankly.

"We don’t need to do anything. The power to restrain Syracuse’s expansion has already appeared." Agsilius didn’t feel uncomfortable, but smiled at him comfortedly and said: “It’s what made you unhappy before. Dionia."

"Dionia?!" Phoebe Das was surprised at first, and then shook his head: "It can't be compared with Syracuse at all. Whether it is territory, population, or trade and military power, Syracuse is Strong it is too much."

"It is true now, but Dionia is expanding very quickly." Agsilius said here, showing a complicated look: "I just received news from Great Greece that Dionia defeated Crotone also forced Crotone to cede territory and signed an alliance treaty with it..."

"When did it happen?!" Phoebe Das' eyes widened. Not long after he left Greece, Dionia actually defeated Crotone yet again? !

Phoebidas looked incredible: "Crotone is obviously stronger than Dionia, and this time Crotone shouldn't make the mistake of the last time. How could it be..."

"100 years ago, before the battle between Sybaris and Crotone, many Greek city-states believed the same, but the result was that the weak Crotone won!" Agcilius exclaimed, "Keri Thorpes is indeed right. Daves is a military genius. Although Sparta regretfully missed him, it would be nice to let him lead Dionia against Syracuse."

"Dionia will definitely have a conflict with Syracuse?" Phoebidas was still thinking about how Dionia defeated Crotone, a little absent-minded, so he didn't pay much attention to the reply. , With a strong skeptical tone.

Agcilius didn’t care, and said: “Now Syracuse has occupied the eastern part of Sicily. With our support, he has accumulated such a powerful strength to drive the Carthage out of Sicily. In the east, it is not too difficult, and it is even possible...To drive Carthage out of Sicily completely. Even if it cannot be done, Syracuse will definitely become the leader of the Greek city-state in Sicily. As you said, Dior Nisius is an ambitious person. Will he be satisfied?" Agcilius said, dipping his fingers in the cereal and drawing a simple map of Sicily on the table.

Phoebe Das shook his head.

"Will he bring troops into Africa?" Agsilous asked.

Phoebe Das shook his head vigorously. Just kidding, that is the base camp of Carthage. It has been in operation for hundreds of years. Syracuse dared to send troops to the African land. Carthage would definitely let them go without return, just like the Spartan one hundred years ago. The same is true of the army led by the elder brother Dolius who was exiled by King Keleomenes.

"Then the only place where Syracuse can expand its power is here--" Agsilius casually drew a rough outline above Sicily: "Great Greece, he and Sicily are separated by a narrow strait. , And they are all Greek city-states. Dionysius has always been cruel to his fellow Greeks..."

"You are right." Phoebe Das nodded and said yes. He and Agsilius had never thought about the Greek mainland east of Sicily. They thought that Dionysius would not dare to offend these long-established powers on the Greek mainland no matter how bold they were.

"Dionia has now surrendered Crotone, and Crotone further south, the only powerful city-states are Lockley and Lijim, and Lockley and Syracuse are allies. Crotone is a mortal enemy, and Crotone is now an ally with Dionia, so it will be sooner or later that Dionia and Syracuse will conflict..." Agcilius analyzed.

Phoebe Das stared at the desktop, shook his head and said, "Dionia is still too weak."

"As long as Dionysius’s army sets foot on the land of Great Greece, except for the League of Lokri and Tarantum, I am afraid that other city-states will unite around Dionia." Agsilius looked solemn. Said: "We don’t want another Syracuse in the Western Mediterranean, but as long as Dionia can cause enough trouble for Syracuse, I believe that Daves can do it and let Dionysius Cannot conquer Great Greece in a short time, then it is time for our Spartans to come out to mediate. Don’t forget, there is another Tarantum in Great Greece that is our friendly sub-state of Sparta."

Phoebedas remembered his experience in Tarantum, curled his lips and said: "Tarantum may not necessarily listen to us."

"When Dionia and Syracuse are strong, it will listen." Agcilius sneered, stretched out three fingers, and supported it on the dining table: "Syracuse , Dionia, and Tarantum are the three important city-states that maintain the stability of the Western Mediterranean. This is the Council of the Elders after learning that Siracusa’s army attacked western Sicily and Dionia defeated Crotone. Discuss the results, so you don’t have to worry about Dionia anymore."

"Dear King Agsilius, I understand!" Phoebe Das understands that the indifferent old men in the elders council will not care about the entanglement in the heart of a young general, and Agsilius also specially Come to comfort him, and Phoebe is extremely grateful for this.

Agsilius smiled faintly, as if it was just a matter of raising his hand, and he said: "I call you, there is one more thing."

Phoebe Das immediately leaned forward, looking serious.

Note: Agcilius and Phoebe Das underestimated the daring of Dionysius. In history, Dionysius actually sent mercenaries and pirates to attack the mainland of Greece. Of course, it was not Sparta, but it was Delphi, the sanctuary of all Greeks. He tried to sack the Temple of Apollo and accumulated hundreds of The wealth of the sacred treasury of the year to make up for the emptiness of the treasury caused by his long wars. 89