Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 136: Continuous combat (1)
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"Dionia is winning!!!..."
"The Dionian Navy won the victory!!!..."
"The King of Daves will win!!!!..."
"Hades won!!!!..."
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The people cheered hoarsely, venting the humiliation and fear accumulated in their hearts during this period of time. At the same time, it will also make them feel that this victory is not only a bystander, but also a participant, because it is precisely Their hard work and perseverance made Daves the king, and Hades blessed the alliance, and had this immediate victory! ! !
Davers has always been the king, so our alliance will always be safe! This belief began to be implanted in the hearts of the people.
At this moment, the boulder that had been weighing on the hearts of the people suddenly disappeared. How many people behaved crazy about it: some were crying and crying; some knelt on the ground, singing Hades carols religiously; some rushed into the sea , Shouted loudly; some embraced people around excitedly, regardless of gender, to share the joy in their hearts. Even the little fellow Patroclus took this opportunity to hug Cynthia, whom he has always been in love with.
What’s even more crazier is that some women in the crowd claimed that in order to celebrate Dionia’s hard-won victory, the evening was free.
Even the person in charge of the Christoya restaurant in Turrii excitedly announced in the crowd: In the evening, all Christoya restaurants in Turri will provide free drinks for guests celebrating the victory.
The cheers of the Dionian people across the coast reached its peak.
And just as the people cheered for victory, the Dionia fleet rescued the sailors who fell into the water, while separating half of the warships, gathering them, and under the leadership of Daves, immediately turned around and headed north.
As they passed the mouth of the Craty River, 300 cargo ships loaded with most of the soldiers of the Second Army joined them, and sailed formidable towards the Heraclea coast.
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Since yesterday, Diomilas and Umarcas outside the city of Heraclea have been a little confused: The Dionians suddenly strengthened their blockade on the banks of Saraceno. A checkpoint was set up and a company was sent to guard. No one could only enter but not leave.
In fact, Turri also took the same measures at the Krati River wooden bridge and Turri South City, and even the port was blocked, so that no ships could get out of the Krati River into the sea.
These severe measures caused Tarantum to be cut off from the news from Turei, which made the two leading Tarantum consuls feel a little uneasy: What happened to Turri?
After repeated analysis, they finally guessed: The greatest possibility is that Daves is back, because only he has the right to make such a strict blockade.
But guessing is after all guessing. Without conclusive evidence, it is impossible to make a decisive decision. The two consuls also quarreled because of this.
Yumakas requested: immediately withdraw the troops besieging Heraklia and retreat to Metapontum, so as not to be attacked by the main force returned by Dionia.
Diomilas objected, he believed: Tarantum spent a huge price, and finally came to the city of Heraclea, able to invade the territory of Dionia, not just because of the wind and shadow. Take the initiative to withdraw the siege. If you do so, you will be laughed at by the Tarantum people, and you will be impeached by the Senate!
After arguing, the two finally reached an agreement: they sent a large number of scouts every day to cross the Sinni River, destroying the land of Amendorara, and at the same time investigating whether there is a large group of Dionia in the south. . At the same time, more floating bridges were built on the Agri River to facilitate the retreat of troops.
They also sent people back to Tarantum, hoping that the Senate could send spies to the previously inconspicuous city of Castellon, in an effort to learn about the current situation in the city of Turiyi.
In the restless wait and see, the day passed smoothly.
The next morning, news came from Tarantum’s fleet: The Dionia fleet suddenly sailed out of the Krati River and encountered the navy of Syracuse at sea, and the two sides had already fought.
The general of the Tarantum fleet also asked: Will Tarantum's fleet also participate in the battle?
The two consuls were greatly relieved when they heard the news. They don’t have to think about knowing that Dionia’s adventure is obviously a death-seeking act, but they are very happy to see Dionia’s "heroic action" because it will reduce the psychological burden on Tarantum’s army. . After all, more than a hundred three-tiered paddle warships are hidden in the Krati River, who knows one day they will suddenly come out. Syracuse can easily defeat it, but it doesn't mean Tarantum can do it. Therefore, for the two consuls, the pressure at sea is still a bit high. It's just that the Syracuse navy is now ruling the Taranto Gulf, sharing the pressure for Tarantum. If this naval battle could severely damage the Dionia fleet, Tarantum would be completely relieved of pressure on the sea.
But for the fleet's request, both consuls refused. Since the Tarantum Fleet was defeated by the Maple Alliance a few years ago, after several years of accumulation, the fleet finally has 35 three-layer paddle warships and 20 other warships. There is no need to invest in it. This is a naval battle that he knows to be victorious, and even if the Tarantum navy joins, the Syracuses may not appreciate it, and I am afraid that Tarantum is going to grab the merits. What's more, although Tarantum and Syracuse have joined forces on the issue against Dionia, Tarantum, as a great Greek power, has its own dignity.
The two consuls rejected the request of the fleet and told them: After the naval battle is over, report on the situation.
Then no longer cared about it, and began to wonder how to conquer the city of Heraclea.
These days, the coalition forces of Dionia and Heraclea are quite able to calm down, allowing the Tarantum soldiers to wreak havoc on the land of Amendorara, and even the soldiers led the looted cattle. The sheep yelled under the city, but they still closed the city gate tightly and couldn't get out.
This caused a headache for the two consuls: they used nearly 20,000 troops to attack a city that was defended by more than 10,000 soldiers. They asked themselves that they didn't have this ability. I heard that the Syracuses have a powerful siege weapon. The Senate has sent someone to the Siritian and asked for a loan. I wonder if the arrogant Sicilian tyrant would agree to it? If Dionysius disagrees, Tarantum's army can only besiege the city until Heraclea runs out of food. Not to mention that it takes time, not to mention that Dionia's main force may return at any time, so Heraclea, the nearest to Turri, must be their first goal of rescue.
Does it really have to wait for the Syracuse to conquer Crotone and the army approach Turri, is it Tarantum's chance? Diomilas was unwilling to think about...
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In Heraclea, Trifias, who has been busy comforting the people, worrying about city defense, and placing reinforcements these days, rarely slept for a while, and when he got up to eat breakfast, he heard the servant report: Dai The general of Onia begged to see you.
To be honest, Trifias was a little afraid to meet the commander of Dionian-Matonis. In order to defend Heraclea, the Dionian even had his own territory suffered. The destruction of the Rakuza people, every time he sees Matonis' angry fire-breathing eyes on the city wall, he clenches his fists and forced a repressed expression of pain, which makes the guilt in Triphias' heart skyrocketed.
Matonis strode into the living room, and Triphias was still sipping his oatmeal porridge: "Captain Matonis, have you had breakfast? Would you like some?"
Through this time of contact, Triphias knew that the commander of the Dionian army, who was a mercenary, didn't like those customary rituals. The more casual you are, the more relaxed he will be.
"I have eaten." Matonis said, reached out and brought a wooden chair over, and sat down beside Triphias: "I'm here to tell you a very important thing!"
"Oh, you say!" Triphias quickly put down the porridge and wiped his mouth with a linen towel.
"The messenger who sneaked into the city from Turiyi last night told me a very important news!"
Triphias immediately pricked up his ears. Of course he knew about someone sneaking in last night, but that person came to Matonis, so he couldn’t forcefully ask, but he had been facing Herac a few days ago. Turri, who was indifferent to Leah, suddenly sent an emissary and ventured into it. I'm afraid things will not be easy.
"His Majesty Daves has led his army back to Turey!"
"Daves is back, that's great!" Triphias exclaimed in excitement, and then he was taken aback: "Wait...what did you just say? Your Majesty Daves?! "
"The people of Dionians got Hades's oracle, and together they elected Lord Davos to be King of Dionians!" Matonis said proudly.
The king! Triphias touched his chin. This is an internal political matter in Dionia. He has no right to question it. Moreover, it is not the time to consider this issue: "So Daves is big...The king will soon be able to lead the army. Go north, repel the Tarantums?!"
"The messenger told me that your Majesty will lead the Dionia fleet to sea this morning, looking for opportunities to fight the Syracuse navy, and prepare us for the attack. Once the naval battle is won, we will immediately attack the enemy camp. Hold the Tarantum people so that your Majesty's army will arrive from the sea and encircle the Tarantum army here!" Matonis said excitedly.
"The plan is... it's very good." Triphias looked astonished and hesitated: "But can Dionia's fleet defeat the Syracuse Navy?! You know Sila. The Kuza navy is much stronger!"
"I believe your Majesty Daves, he has always done what he said!" Matonis looked firm, he stood up and said loudly, "If you don't want to send troops, Lord Triphias, I will bring Kill my legion!"