Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 165: Attilly Cruise’s ambition

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What do you mean with your help? ! It seems that you Lijim also participated in the naval battle! Secklean was slanderous in his heart, but did not show it on his face. After all, Attily Cruise was not only an important figure in the political arena of Lijim city-state, but also the father-in-law of King Daves.

Fortunately, Daves knew what his father-in-law’s character was. Before the fleet set off, he had already told Sekrian: “Dionia is very grateful to Ally Li Jim for his great help. We will return it soon. Lijim's warship!" Sekrian answered without hesitation. At present, there are hundreds of three-layer oars warships parked in the Turiyi Military Port, which were captured in good condition or somewhat damaged. Because there were not enough sailors, they could only be idle, and even because there were too many warships, the military port could not accommodate part of them. Transferred to the commercial port, Lijim asked to return the warship just to help them solve some difficulties.

"Can the warship returned by that time also be equipped with the kind of ‘wooden bridge’ you just mentioned?" Attilly Cruise asked again.

Sekrian didn't expect the chief general of Lijim to make such a request, and was stunned for a while. Even though it seems to be very simple to install the crow suspension bridge, he has heard His Majesty Daves say that it involves the application of advanced pulley knowledge and complex mechanical production, so a few suspension bridge operators can easily rotate the base, and Pull up and lower the suspension bridge. Secorian remembers that Matikoris, a scholar from Dionian Academy, even proudly declared, "Except for Dionian, no second Greek city-state can make a crow suspension bridge unless they have a deeper understanding of pulleys. Research! ’.

"Why? Can't it work?!" Seeing that Sekrian hadn't spoken, Attyly Cruise asked again without worry.

Sekrian simply said: "I can't do this, but His Majesty Daves. And we can defeat the Syracuse Navy. The Crow Suspension Bridge is only one reason, and more importantly, we Dio. The strong infantry of the Nia’s army, especially during the second battle with the Syracuse navy, the Syracuse also sent almost the same number of heavy infantry as ours on each warship, but the result was still suffering. It’s a fiasco..."

While speaking, Sekrian said straightforwardly: "Dionia and Lijim are allies. With us providing protection at sea, Lijim will not be invaded by the enemy from the sea, and then spend There is really no need for money and navy equipment."

As soon as Attyly Cruise heard this, he suddenly sank his face, looked straight at Sekrian, and said angrily: "In his letter to me, Daves hopes that Lijim can send troops to your fleet. , Land and attack in Hibernian or other places in southern Great Greece to attract and contain the Syracuse army and create conditions for your offensive on land. But—"

Attilly Cruise sinks his face: "Before, we Lijim took the initiative to attack the city of Medmar in order to help you, and we suffered heavy losses. We no longer have the strength to do such a risky action. Please tell Dave S, I am really sorry! And since Dionia is so powerful, he is fully capable of defeating the Syracuses independently!"

After speaking, he stood up: "I have something else, you guys take it easy."

Attilly Cruise went so far as to leave the living room and left.

The guests looked at each other, and Sekrian felt even more embarrassed. It was supposed to be a lively banquet, but ended up unhappy.

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In the evening, in the backyard of Attilí Cruz’s mansion, Alcibidas criticized Attilí Cruz: "Father, your performance at the banquet today is too extreme. Give the visiting Dionians It left a very bad impression! In case they return to their hometown, publicizing the matter everywhere will not only affect Agnes, but also affect our family’s business at Turie Shipyard!"

"Do you think I was angry and angry just because of that lowly Dionian?" Attili Cruise's anger at the banquet had long since disappeared, and he had a deep meaning towards his son Said: "I did this for my king and son-in-law."

"What does it mean to show Daves?" Alcibidas looked confused.

Atilly Cruise was a little helpless: As Lijim’s ancient immigrant family, he once ruled the city-state for decades, and his family has always held a pivotal position in Lijim’s political arena. But his two children didn't know what was going on, and they had no political talents passed down from the family. Daughter Aegnes married the Archon of Dionia... Oh, now she is the king of Dionia, she is fortunate to become the princess, and she is also the influential priest of the Temple of Hera in Turri. Her status is respected, but she has been innocent since she was a child, and is not at all an opponent of another savvy and powerful princess; while her son Alcibidas is savvy and savvy, but he is all used in business and is not interested in politics. He is now a general. It was Atili Cruz who forced him to act.

Although Alcibidas has always been indifferent to political affairs, as the successor of Attilí Cruz's career, he still often tells him about his life, hoping that one day he will wake up. This time is no exception: "Now that the Syracuse people have lost the ocean, it will be difficult to regain it in a short period of time depending on the situation. As long as the Dionians deal with it properly, they will at least not lose in this war. Then when the Sila After the Kuzans retreated back to Sicily, the Alliance of Dionia, which did not suffer much in this war, will surely become the unshakable overlord of the Greater Greece region. We Lijim do not want to be its vassal, we must issue our own Sound!"

"Becoming a vassal of Dionia is nothing bad." Alcibidas said disapprovingly: "Becoming a vassal will give you a trade advantage. The territory of Dionia is now that big. Now, according to what you said, it will be bigger in the future, and this will help my family’s trade more! And my brother-in-law is still the ruler of this powerful country. Will my younger sister make me suffer!"

Atelier Cruise did not expect this lazy son to hold such thoughts. He was a little angry for a while, but quickly turned helpless, because he vaguely felt that Al Sibydas one. Since the alliance between Lijim and Dionia, it has not only been ensured in terms of security, but also has obtained great benefits in terms of commerce. Because of environmental reasons, Lijim has more merchants and fewer farmers, which leads to the smooth handling of Lijim people. It is very likely that the Lijim will give up the independence of the city for their own interests. The racial conflict between Kyrgyzstan and the Greeks and the alliance with Carthage were not only to fight Syracuse, but also to attract the huge trade market of Carthage.

"Even if you become a vassal, you must become a powerful vassal, so that you can get the attention of Dionia." Attilly Cruz suddenly became a little discouraged, he sighed, and then reminded his son: "Do you know why I insist on those warships unique to Dionia?"

"Why?"

"Messina!" Attilly Cruise took a look at him, and said in a more serious tone: "Once Dionysius is really defeated by Daves, Syracuse will probably be in chaos. By then , He has no extra power to protect the newly built city-state across the strait. We can take it back and make it a sub-state under Lijim’s control! With the port of Messina, we can control the entire strait. The city-state is good for your business!"

Alsibidas was greatly moved when he heard that, his eyes flickered, and he imagined the huge benefits of taking Messina, but soon his expression returned to calm: "Father, Messina is so important. Do you think my shrewd brother-in-law didn’t see it! There is a popular saying among us Greek businessmen, "Huge profits mean huge risks." The reason why my business has developed so smoothly is because I never do it. Things beyond my abilities. And Lijim wants to get Messina, is he ready to take risks?"

Attilly Cruise was stunned. After receiving the news of the consecutive victories of the Dionian fleet, he was ecstatic and missed Messina. His desire blinded his reason and almost forgot Messina. Taking the city is a target, Syracuse, Carthage, and now there may be one more Dionia staring at the pass of the strait.

After a long time of thought, Attilí Cruz’s face regained his spirit, and he said with satisfaction: "Alcibidas, I have only now discovered that you will become an excellent general!"

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The next day, Sekrian led the sailors to the port to board the ship.

Sekrian thought that the banquet last night would lead to a change in the attitude of the Lijim people towards them. Unexpectedly, not only did the people's enthusiasm remain the same, Attyly Cruz also came to see them off in person, with a more enthusiastic attitude than when they were greeted yesterday. He said nothing about yesterday’s discord, and actively expressed to Sekelian: Lijim is willing to perform the duties of the allies and make full cooperation for Dionia to defeat Syracuse. You can find a garrison for specific actions. Discussed with General Feidun in Taurena.

At the same time, Attily Cruise also brought a letter to Daves from Tosekrian.

Although I don’t understand why Attilí Cruz’s attitude suddenly changed, this is undoubtedly a good thing. Sekelian’s mood is exceptionally good, and his voice when giving orders is also exceptionally loud: "Go to Messina! "

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In 715 BC, the Kumei colonists from Euboea, the mainland of Greece, and the Karkis from central and northern Greece jointly built a city on the lowlands near the strait between Sicily and the Apennines. Because the shape of its port resembles the sickle used by farmers to harvest grain, the colonial city was named "Zankeri" (meaning sickle).