Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 137: Plato’s choice

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Plato frowned, put down the pen in his hand, and said: "Oleas, don't panic! I said, you should try to stay calm when you do anything, because only calmness can make rational thinking, especially you , I’ve said it many times, but I always forget it!"

"Teacher...That's it. At today's 5,000-person meeting, the resolution to'join the Greek League and declare war on Dionia' was passed..." Oleas gasped.

Plato was not surprised, but shook his head slightly: "Didn't I have already said it before. Judging from the current situation in Athens, it will be sooner or later that Athens declares war on Dionia. These stupid things Athenians, it is always easy to be driven by angry emotions and lose their minds. The citizens' assembly that holds the highest power of the city has become a place for them to vent their emotions. This is the defect of the so-called democracy!"

"Teacher...and..." Oleas swallowed and wanted to finish, and was replaced by a calmer voice: "Teacher, the citizens' assembly also passed a resolution-saying that you are treason. , To put you on trial!"

Sidips walked into the house and said angrily: "I once came on stage to defend you, but I couldn't stop it from passing..."

Plato stared at his proud disciple and saw several bruises on his face and swelling of his jaw. He could imagine the bad situation at that time, and he said softly with heartache, "Thank you, let you worry about me. !"

"You are our respected teacher, this is what we should do!" Oleas finally relieved, and said indignantly: "Fortunately you did not participate in the citizens' assembly today. The situation at the scene is terrible! Especially It’s Isocrates. He also wrote a special speech for his students to read it at the meeting. It was full of slanderous words, but the ignorant people listened to his words. Spiprus came on stage for you. In defense, the people who lost their minds called us traitors and attacked us with pottery..."

"I can imagine how bad the situation is." Plato's expression became serious: "I also participated in the citizens' assembly that called for the trial of Teacher Socrates!"

"Teacher, the Socrates scholars did not follow your advice back then. I believed that the citizens' assembly would give him a fair trial, but he eventually lost his life! Don't you—"Spicypus eagerly wanted Persuade.

"I know what you want to say, don't worry, I am not Teacher Socrates!" Plato lowered his head, looked at the manuscript on the book table, and gradually made up his mind. He said firmly: "I won't participate in the so-called fair court trial! I haven't finished my exploration of the city-state government. I still have books to write. I don't want to die so quickly, so I decided to leave Athens first. !"

Spicypus was obviously relieved, but Oleas hesitated and said: "Teacher, if you leave like this, you will...make the ignorant people believe in Isocrates more. Slander!"

"A momentary slander is nothing, time will finally prove who is right and who is wrong!" Plato said confidently.

"Teacher, leaving Athens, where are you going?" Spiusips asked again.

"Since Isocrates said that I was in collusion with Dionia, then I will go to Turye and study for a while at their Turye Academy..." Plato said hopefully, "Wait for us. When we return to Athens, we can make Akademi Academy better!"

"Teacher, I will go with you!"

"Me too!"

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At this moment, the chief general of Athens, Calistratus, is meeting with the Persian envoy Datis at his home.

Datis had been in the Spartan territory before, but when the Dionian army captured Messenia and the First Fleet began to block the coast of Sparta, Datis felt scared. I was worried that the Dionian army would not be able to escape when they attacked the Spartan territory in the future, so I used the excuse to supervise and coordinate the mercenaries and supplies sent from Persia to Sparta. In the end, I ran to Corinth, because Dionian was the first. The fleet attacked the port of Corinth and felt uneasy, and it didn't take long to arrive in Athens.

"Congratulations, General, your proposal was finally approved at the Citizens' Assembly!" Datis congratulated Calistratus.

Callistratus said seriously: "You are mistaken. This proposal was jointly negotiated and drafted by our general executive committee. It is the common will of most Athens citizens!"

Speaking of this, he smiled: "I believe your king will be very happy when he learns this news."

"It's not easy to say." Datis said disheartenedly: "The Persian king hopes that Greece can maintain peace. If he learns that there will be another major war here, he will try his best. I urge you to sign the'Kalias Peace Agreement' that cannot be implemented, I am afraid it will be very annoying!"

Kalisstratus sat upright, looked at Datis with a sharp gaze, and said sternly, "Let us all open up and tell the truth. The reason why the King of Persia asked the Greek city-states to sign the contract is not I just hope that we will unite to defend Dionian! And now his wish is fulfilled. The Greek city-states are forming an alliance to resist the invading Dionian army. I believe you will report this news to the King of Persia. He will be very happy and will reward you a lot!"

Datis did not respond, but a little smile appeared on his face involuntarily.

Callistratus continued: "But if this newly formed alliance is defeated by the Dionians, allowing the Dionians to control Greece, then I think this is definitely not a good thing for Persia. , Then the king of Persia will probably treat you..."

Dartiston lowered his face when he said, "What do you mean by this?!"

"Don't get me wrong!" Callistratus said sincerely, "I just want to tell you that the interests of Persia, the interests of Athens, and your and my interests are defeating the Dionians. There is agreement on this important issue, Athens needs your help!"

Datis was stunned for a moment, and then smiled meaningfully: "How can I help Athens as a little messenger?"

"You’ve been in Athens for the past few days. I believe you have understood that our finances are in difficulties. The treasury is short of money and cannot provide sufficient military resources for the army. Without money, it is impossible to form a large army. Even if other cities join In this alliance, if we see that Athens has not taken any action, I am afraid we will be hesitant... And if this situation is delayed for a long time, the situation will only be beneficial to Dionia!

The reason why the King of Persia wants our Greek city-states to unite in defense of Dionia, isn't it because Dionia has the strength to pose a threat to Persia! Now that Dionia has discovered our attempt, he will definitely send more troops to Greece!

Sparta suffered the defeat of the Battle of Leuktra before, and now it has lost Messenia. Its strength has been greatly weakened. Even with your assistance, I don’t think they belonged to the Dionian army. opponent! Now we are the only one who can call on the city-states of Greece and protect Greece! So we hope to get the full assistance of Persia, not only gold and silver, but also the navy! "

Callistratus said in a deep and earnest voice: "We have insufficient warships to fight against the Dionia fleet. Once we go to war against Dionia, the Dionia fleet will inevitably be Blocking the Saron Bay, it will be very difficult for Athens to obtain war supplies from abroad, so we need Persian naval support! As long as Persia fully supports Athens, I promise you-Athens will make Greece a strong defense against Dionians Barrier!"

Datis looked at Calistratus, who was a little excited, and couldn't help taking a breath: Athens is trying to replace Sparta!

Countless thoughts flashed in his mind, and Datis was lost in thought.

Kalisstratus didn't urge, but waited quietly.

For a long time, Datis said: "I will convey your request to the king as soon as possible. Considering your current financial difficulties, I can first withdraw part of the funds allocated by the king to Sparta, so that you can as soon as possible Form an army, but first I want to see your sincerity in Athens."

"What sincerity?"

"First send some citizen soldiers to the Peloponnese to help the Spartans."

Callistratus thought for a while, then said: "I have to discuss this matter with the other generals, and then refer to the council for discussion before I can give you an answer, but I think the problem should not be big. "

"Okay, that's it. I hope you Athens and Sparta will work together to repel the Dionians and restore peace to Greece!" Datis said sternly, and suddenly remembered something: "Uh... the other request of your Athens, the king may agree, but regarding the assistance of the Persian navy... you must be mentally prepared, the king may not agree to it."

"Why?" Callistratus was a little confused. You must know that during the Corinthian War, in order to suppress the Spartans, the Governor of Virginia, Fanabatus, asked Conon to lead the Persian fleet to the Spartans. After the offensive, Konun left the warships in Athens without authorization. The Persian king did not seem to pursue it. This shows that the Persian king's generosity and insight was very willing to invest heavily at critical moments.

"Because we will have a major military operation in Persia, we cannot lack the navy."

"What military action?" Kallistatus moved in his heart.

"You will know soon."

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In a house on the north coast of Kithira Island, Sekerian is holding a military meeting.