Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 227: Landing in Asia Minor

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When Nick Tanipus learned of the changes in the city and led his troops to reinforce the city gates in despair, the Dionian army had already rushed into the city under the leadership of Memphis officials.

After a day of fierce fighting in the city, the rebels were defeated, Nick Tanipos was also captured, and the Dionian army moved into the city of Memphis.

Immediately on the second day, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tapirus, who was instructed by Daves and came to Egypt with the army, began to frequently meet with Memphis officials and priests of several temples in the city.

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It was already mid-August. The news that "The Holy Kingdom of Dionia has officially declared war on Persia and is forming a Greek coalition to attack Asia Minor" has spread to Babylon, shocking Artaxerxes. The king of Persia, who has been repeatedly defeated in the military and has done nothing, has not known since when he was a little afraid of the kingdom of Dionia, which was able to continue to win and expand even if it encountered any obstacles, in the far west. Forbidden to say: "It's finally here!..."

Then he stood up abruptly and shouted: "Go and call Trebasus!"

"My lord, Lord Trebasus has been sent by you to conquer Egypt!" A minister reminded him.

Altaxerxes just woke up like a dream, stood there for a while, and then asked: "Where is he now?"

"We are also gathering troops in Syria."

Altaxerxes sat down again, tugged his fist, pondered for a while, and said nervously: "...The order to attack Egypt is temporarily cancelled, let him come back first, currently guarding the Dionian army The invasion is the most important event!... Send me all the secret spies and monitor the movements of the Greek mainland at all times... At the same time inform the governors of various regions to immediately carry out military mobilization, and the garrisons of various regions are assembled on standby and waiting for my orders. !"

"Yes, King!"

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Altaxerxes consciously: Although Dionia has officially declared war on Persia, it will take some time for the Greek coalition to complete the formation and invade the Persian territory.

But he did not expect that Leotichides had led the Tenth and Eleventh Army to Thessaly, and after the Dionian commander had learned more about the enemy situation on the other side of the Aegean Sea, After repeated thinking, it was decided: instead of waiting for the Greek army to reunite, go to attack Asia Minor. Instead, take advantage of the Persians' not yet complete the defense preparations, send a vanguard force to land in Asia Minor and occupy a foothold for the subsequent army. Provide protection for the landing operations.

The 10th Army Commander Stefluos is the adopted son of the famous Dionian army, Amintas, a friend of Patroclus, and an old subordinate of Leotichides. He is more capable of Deeply understand, so this task is entrusted to him.

Stiflos, who was in his prime and eager to make further contributions, did not hesitate to take over this important task, and after discussing with Leotichides, the landing target was locked in the Missia region in western Asia Minor. beach.

The reason for choosing this place is very simple: take a boat from Philae Port in Thessaly to the east, across the Aegean Sea, to the western part of Asia Minor. The closest straight line distance is Missia, which is now the westernmost part of Persia. In the region, natural Persian dominance is also the weakest here.

Since Missia is close to the mainland of Greece, there are many colonial towns established by the Greeks in the area. Persian rule here has always been unstable. West Asia is also one of them. During the war, Artaxerxes promulgated some decrees in favor of the Greek colonial city-states in Asia Minor, such as giving them more autonomy, paying less taxes, and having more religious beliefs. A lot of freedom... Therefore, most of the Greek city-states in Asia Minor did not participate in that rebellion, nor did they give support to the rebels. On the contrary, they also gave some cooperation to the Persian army's advance.

However, after the rebellion was put down and the new governors of western Asia Minor took office, many of them did not implement the decrees announced by the Persian king. The Misia governor Theopemps was one of them. This caused Dissatisfaction with the Greek city-states within its territory. The Persian nobleman from Susa obviously did not expect that the Greeks in his jurisdiction would dare to oppose his decision. Other local races, including the Persians, also watched indifferently. Few people were willing to move closer to the outsider, leading to a For more than a year, Theopemps's rule over Missia is still very weak, and the entire Missia political situation is very disorderly.

A few days later, more than 8,000 soldiers of the 10th Dionian Corps were fully prepared and boarded the troop carrier at Philae Port. Under the **** of the Fourth Fleet, they sailed straight to the east. Two days later Successfully landed on the beaches of Missia, and at the same time quickly captured the unsuspecting island Tenidos not far from the landing beaches.

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In September, the news that "King Davos will personally lead an army to attack Persia" was officially announced, and the palace office welcomed several guests.

Davers looked at these guests, pretending to be surprised, and asked: "What is a good day for you to come and visit me together?"

"Your Majesty!" Felicius, who has been retired for many years, replied respectfully: "We heard that you are going to lead an army to attack Persia yourself, so the big guys are very excited, and we have made an appointment to come to see you together, hope Can you allow us to go with you to the land where we were born and died and fought side by side!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! For so many years, I can't forget those comrades who died in Persia. We rushed to bury their bodies because we were eager to escape, and we didn't even put a copper coin in our mouth... …This time I go to Persia, I must transport their bones back to their hometown and bury them, so that their wandering souls in a foreign land can return to the **** smoothly..." Alexis, who has always been relatively calm, also said emotionally.

"Clearkus, Proxinus, Menon, and others, I heard that their heads were sent to Babylon, and they were dumped in the garbage dump by the Persians, even if they spent a lot of energy. I can find it, but...it’s everyone’s common wish to condense their bones and bring them home!” After that, Hironimus spoke earnestly, and Tolmeid, Agarcia and others immediately echoed loudly. .

"Everyone's common wish?" Daves heard something from these words.

"Your Majesty, we are here on behalf of most of the old mercenaries who are still alive and at home to ask you, hoping to follow you back to Persia!" Epithenis said loudly.

Daves’s eyes are from Phillips, Alexis, Hilonimus, Tormid, Mariji, Agarcia, Epithenis, Martius, Geog Reese... waited for these gray-haired, wrinkled old people to sweep across their faces, and finally landed on Amintas.

The once heroic and heroic General Dionia was completely unable to stand now. He could only collapse on a wooden wheelchair and was pushed into the palace by his confidant. Because he could not walk on the ground for a long time, his original burly body became very puffy. When everyone was talking, he actually closed his eyes and snored.

Davos couldn't help but whispered, "Amintas."

"Call..."

"Amintas!"

"Uh?..."

"Are you going to Persia too?"

Under the push of the servant, Amintas finally woke up. He supported the armrest of the wooden chair with both hands, tried his best to sit up, panting and saying, "Your Majesty...I'm just dead... To die on the way to Babylon!..."

Davers looked around at everyone again, and asked solemnly: "You guys have the same idea?"

Philipsius looked back at the other people, and after getting their nod, he replied with a serious expression: "Your Majesty, we have followed you to win countless victories over the past few decades. The only regret is that Persia was driven back like a dog by the Persians. This time we want to follow you to make up for this regret. Even if we die on the way to the battle, that is the glory of our life in the battle!"

"Your Majesty, I have one more request!" Epithenis shouted from behind: "If I really die on the way, please allow my servant to carry my body into Babylon so that I can see it with my own eyes. Take a look at the Hanging Garden that the Babylonians boasted like!"

Martius immediately complained to him in dissatisfaction and whispered: "We've discussed it in advance. You broke the agreement and suddenly made such a request to your Majesty. It's too much! What else can people see when they die? Hurry up and apologize to your majesty and take back your unreasonable request!"

"I'm happy, I don't think your majesty will blame me." Epithenis looked nonchalant, so angry that Maltius grabbed his clothes and tried to beat him.

"Okay, okay." Daves waved his hand, looked at the crowd, and said sternly: "I can allow you to follow me to Persia, but-you are all veterans who have followed me for many years, and they all know The Dionian military law should understand that this war against Persia will determine the ownership of the entire Mediterranean, which is related to the rise and fall of the two countries. It cannot be ignored. Therefore, you must have the mentality of'going to fight instead of playing', you must All obey orders and obey orders! If someone can't do it, it's best to withdraw now, otherwise someone will violate the military law by then, and I will never show mercy!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will never ruin our reputation at the last time, and will never let the juniors look down upon us!" Felicius, Alexis and others said in unison.