Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 195: Strong

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Just when he waited impatiently, Daves returned with Hernipolis. When he saw Phoebe Das in the tent, Daves spoke first before he could speak. "I know you, Phoebe Das of Sparta! Ten years ago, you came to the Turiyi Senate as a Spartan messenger, framed the king’s hiding of the soldiers of the Persian Expeditionary Army, and even threatened the Spartan meeting. A painful lesson for Dionia,' what you said, I still remember it in my heart."

Phoebe Das didn’t expect Daves to talk to him about the events of the year when he came in, and was immediately caught off guard. If he followed his past temperament, he would definitely suffocate his neck and say, “Yes, I mean Those words! The fact of the subsequent war with Crotone also proves that Dionia did indeed hide the mercenaries!"

But the world has changed with time. Sparta’s current plight and Syracuse’s current situation forced him to choose sentences carefully. He did not understand politics, but the strength of Sparta in the past did not require him to consider too much. , But Dionia’s current status in Greece in the Western Mediterranean, and Daves’s strength in the war, made Phoebe das a little bit of fear. This always tough Spartan actually Somewhat bluntly said: "...that...that is just a misunderstanding..."

"Misunderstanding?! No! I don't think so!" Daves stared at him, his sharp eyes seemed to penetrate his heart: "It is because you hold a grudge against Dionia that you will accept Spartan’s order, went to Syracuse as a military adviser, followed Dionysius to invade Great Greece, and commanded Syracuse’s right wing in the Battle of Ramato to defeat the Crotones, and in Croatia In the battle of Rotone, he commanded the right wing again in an attempt to defeat my Dionian army... Spartan Phoebe Das, your hands are stained with the blood of the Great Greek!"

Phoebe Das was secretly surprised when he heard this. He didn't expect Daves to know his actions in Great Greece during this time, but he didn’t need Daves’ allegations. He replied against his will as before: "I think you must have misunderstood. Dionysius is afraid of your Dionian army and hopes that Sparta can send officers to help him. Sparta, as an alliance, of course cannot Rejected. Because I have been to Sicily several times and I am quite familiar with Dionysius, so the Council of Elders sent me to help Dionysius...I am just doing my duty!"

"Your duty?! It is to help the Syracuses and slaughter our Greeks?! This is the attitude of Sparta towards our Greeks?!" Daves sneered, with a little bit on his face. Anger: "In this case, don't blame our warriors for their shields and spears for not having eyes!"

"It is the glory of every Spartan to be able to die on the battlefield!" Phoebe Das was not afraid of Daves' threat, but when the Dionians had already reversed the situation, He had to take into account Dionia’s perception of Sparta, so he defended Sparta: "Master Daves, you should know that when Sparta signed the covenant with Syracuse, he didn’t think about it. Syracuse will one day declare war on Great Greece. Due to the existence of the covenant, Sparta has to help, but Sparta sincerely hopes that there will be peace between Sicily and Great Greece! So this time I represent Sparta. Coming here, I hope you can seriously consider Dionysius’ proposal to end this war that has killed and wounded countless people!"

"The Spartans who made a living by killing cared so much for the life and death of the Greeks, which really touched me." Daves mocked.

He heard the threat hidden in the Spartan's words, and said firmly: "A few days ago, your Spartans had sent a messenger, Rethorpes, to Turei. In an attempt to make Dionia surrender to Syracuse, I have made it clear,'Dionia will never negotiate under the threat of an enemy. As long as there is an enemy still on our land, we Dio The Nia will fight him to the end! "At that time, the Battle of Crotone hadn't happened. Today, we Dionia has the advantage in this war, I can also tell you clearly, peace talks Yes, but the crimes committed by Syracuse invading Greece must be punished! It is impossible for Dionysius to easily escape back to Sicily without paying any price!"

Phoebe Das met Daves’ piercing gaze, and felt his uncompromising will. There was not much frustration in his heart. This was just a test of his thoughts before departure. He came to wear this time. It was not his main purpose to come to the Onia camp to promote peace talks between the two sides.

"I think Dionysius is ready for this." Phoebe Das replied faintly, and then changed the conversation: "Master Daves... what do you think of what is happening in Corinth? War?"

Daves froze, and immediately understood what the Spartans meant: "You mean the war between Sparta and Corinth, Thebes, Argos, Athens...?" Dave Sis disapprovingly sneered and said: "A war that has no meaning has nothing to do with Dionia. I have no need to understand it."

"Dionia and Athens have signed a friendly agreement, and you and Corinth often have trade relations." Phoebedas stared at Daves and pointed out bluntly.

"A friendly agreement is not a military alliance agreement. As long as any city-state is willing to have friendly trade relations with Dionia, we are willing to sign such an agreement with them, even Sparta is no exception." Daves 1 With a natural and relaxed appearance, he said: "There is no fertile land and rich minerals in Greece. What is worthwhile for the Dionians to stay away from their warm hometown and participate in a war that does not belong to us. The Dionians Our roots are in Great Greece! There are still many problems in our alliance that need to spend a lot of time and energy to solve and deal with. As long as we don’t come to provoke us, we have no intention to participate in the messy war of your Greek natives!"

Phoebe Das looked impolitely at Daves’ face without blinking. He felt that Daves’s words came from his heart, so he said: "So, Dionia Are you willing to sign a friendly agreement with Sparta?"

"Sparta is now Dionia's enemy and Syracuse's ally!" Daves said coldly.

Phoebedas stopped talking.

Looking at the guard "escorting" Phoebidas out of the big tent, Hernipolis couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, does this Spartan want Sparta to ally with us?!"

Davers touched his chin, and said thoughtfully: "... The power that Dionia demonstrated in this war exceeded the expectations of the Spartans. They were afraid that Dionia would Participating in that war in Corinth is not good for Sparta."

"Will we do this then?!" Henipolis asked excitedly, apparently giving the Spartans a headache and making him happy.

"What do you mean?" Davers was noncommittal.

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In the early morning, the Xubari Plain was filled with mist, and the drizzle of early spring was dripping.

The victory of the Taranto naval battle gave the Dionian people the hope of victory in the war, and Daves personally led the army on the expedition, which also strengthened their confidence, and finally gave life to this fertile land.

The port that had been blocked for a few months was reopened. Merchant ships from the foreign countries arrived one after another. The laborers in the port finally had something to do. Most of the first cargo ships that entered the dock were loaded with grains and other food. Of course smart businessmen know this. What do the Dionians need most?

And the old fishermen in Turyi (young people are now serving as sailors in the fleet) sail early to catch fish to meet the urgent needs of the people's lives, and at the same time make huge profits for their families.

People in various villages also began to replant quick-maturing crops under the urging of the village chief and agricultural officials to avoid missing the harvest this year.

Although young and middle-aged citizens and free citizens were almost completely evacuated due to the war, resulting in a shortage of labor, a large number of prisoners filled the gap. Whether it is the swamp plains of Crimea, the Subari plains of Turiyi, or the mountains of Amendorara, naked prisoners can be seen from time to time, half hungry, under the deterrence of the overseers’ whips and shield spears. , Struggling to plow the land, even in such bad weather, the cold rain has made the captives tremble and may make them sick. The Dionians have no mercy and no desire to let them rest. Since Dionia was invaded, then a heavy price would have to be paid. This is the common view of many Dionia.

The avenue leading to the port of Turei is full of pedestrians. Not only are Tureis and Amendoras, but also Visignans and Castellons. Carrying the cargo load, they rushed to the port market to rush to buy grain.

At this time, a rider came galloping, and the rider was particularly eye-catching in bright red, and he didn't wait for him to shout: "Make way!"

The pedestrians consciously retreated to the side of the avenue, because they knew that only messengers from the battlefield were dressed in this way. They were all armed with emergency military conditions, and no one could stop them, otherwise it would be illegal.

The horses were spraying white air and flying with four hoofs. The water on the avenue was splashed and wet the clothes of pedestrians. They did not complain, but couldn't help asking: "We take the Syracuse Did you fight back?!"

They just asked casually with concern, and didn't think the messenger would tell them about the military. However, the messenger raised his right hand and shouted excitedly: "Victory! We are victorious! His Majesty Daves led the army to a great victory over the Syracuses in Crotone!..."