Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 20: Alliance with Turiyi Association (1)
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In the afternoon, at the Senate meeting, Daves’ proposal to contact Turrii and improve diplomatic relations was strongly opposed by Esterombori and other veterans.
Daves did not immediately implement voting, but said earnestly, "My lords, I urge you to consider this proposal calmly and seriously, and don't just be blinded by hatred to your wisdom! You are the elites of the city. We must create more lives for the people of the entire city-state and point out the right direction for the prosperity of the city-state! Has friendship with Turiyi improved the security of the city-state?! Has friendship with Turiyi improved the trade with the city-state? Is friendship with Turiyi beneficial to the war between the city-state and Lucania?! The good and bad friendship with Turiyi will be clearly placed in front of you, as long as you are sincere for the city-state For the sake of our children and grandchildren, I believe you will make the right choice! Please remember that individuals can have grievances, but there are only eternal interests between the city-states!"
Daves' remarks obviously touched Cornelus and the others. Most of them bowed their heads in thought and stopped talking.
At this moment, Scombras stood up and said angrily: "Why don't we just forget what Turey has done to us, but greet them with a smile?! Daves, you guys? It's not us. You have never tasted the tragic experience of the death of your wife and son. Of course, you can easily talk about friendship with Turiyi here!..."
"I only said to improve the relationship with Turiyi, and did not say to forget the hatred. There is a saying in the East that "citizens revenge, it is not too late for ten years." We use Turiyi to strengthen ourselves until one day When we become stronger, the Tury will swallow the bitter fruit of our hatred!" Daves defended.
"Then I don't know when to wait..." Scombras muttered, the dissatisfaction on his face disappeared.
The result of the final vote: Except for Stromboli’s objection, Scombras and Raphaas abstained, and the rest of the elders voted in favor, and Daves’ proposal was passed smoothly.
Daves immediately began to act. He asked Asistes to send people into the port of Turri, and brought a message to Burks: Amendorara was willing to rebuild with Turri.
The generals, who were at a stalemate in diplomacy and helpless, were overjoyed. In order to show their sincerity, they sent an envoy led by three generals, Kunogolata, Neonsis, and Ansitanos.
Out of the diplomatic etiquette, Amendorara also sent the consul Daves, the city administrator Cornellus, the inspector Antonios, and the commercial officer Mariji to the Senate Senate. The envoy group headed by Lompori (he strongly requested to participate) also made a special request: the Turrii envoy group must not cross the Saraceno River, and the two sides can hold talks on the southern bank of the Saraceno River.
The Turiyi envoys who had just left the city gate received the news from the north, like a blow to the head, which immediately halved their happiness. In desperation, they agreed to this suggestion.
In the morning, the two sides met on the banks of Saraceno.
Except for Kunogolata, the other Turyes saw Daves for the first time. As the hero who wiped out the allied forces of the Lucanian tribe and saved the great benefactor of Turiyi, he is now the lifelong consul of Amendorara. Although Daves is still young, no one dares to underestimate him. On the contrary, except for respect In addition, there is a bit of fear.
And Kunogolata feels deeper. After all, at the first meeting, he used to pat his shoulders and say some words of care and encouragement like an elder meets a junior. At that time, Daves seemed to be mild-tempered and even a little shy. Of course Kunogolata didn’t treat him. In my eyes, I even wondered whether the expeditionary army was exaggerating. At this time, Daves was still as gentle and friendly as the first time we met, but Kunogolata felt heart palpitations: a gesture of annihilation of nearly ten thousand Lucarias, and at the same time, it can also let the people of Amendorara. Wouldn't it be terrible that the young man who was willing to choose him as the consul for life and completely controlled the power of Amendorara could maintain such a seemingly humble attitude!
Ansitanos didn't think so much, he just thought: When the meeting is over, Daves must be asked to talk about their experience in Persia.
Under a large cowhide tent built by the soldiers, the main representatives of the two sides sat down on two sides.
"Before the talks, please allow me to say a few words." Kunogorata stood up and said emotionally: "This time the invasion of the Lucanians, the invasion of Turri and Amendora It caused a huge disaster! The city of Amendorara was occupied, the people were taken prisoner, and most of them died in the torture. In Turiyi, nearly 13,000 citizens died in this war, and all families in the city were in mourning. Every day, the entire city of Turiyi is surrounded by crying...Here, on behalf of the generals and council of Turiyi, I express my deep condolences to the people who died in the two cities..." After speaking, tears shed from the corners of his eyes. , Turiyi's envoys also showed grief and bowed their heads.
Daves did not expect this behavior from the Turyis, and was stunned. He hesitated whether to put on a sad expression, and a sneer came from behind: "If it weren’t for your Turyi’s unreasonable According to the request, will the people of Amendorara suffer such suffering! Don’t act here, hurry up and say business!"
Stromboli’s voice broke the tragic atmosphere created by Kunogolata, making the Turyi people at the venue a bit embarrassed, but Kunogolata remained unheard and continued to look at Daves , Said gratefully: "Fortunately, Master Daves, you led the heroic mercenaries to repel the mighty Lucanians, and saved Turiyi and Amendorara! You are the hero of the Turiyi people! The previous few times I have not been able to invite you to Turyi to participate in the victory celebration and accept the sincere gratitude of the Turyi people to you. I and other generals and the council have all been protested and criticized by the people!" He said here. , Neonsis and Ansitanos both nodded in agreement.
"I hope that the talks are over and you can be invited to visit Turei! This is the expectation of the people in Turei!" Kunogolata sent out the invitation with a sincere expression.
Faced with this kind of hospitality, Daves was really not good at rejecting it immediately, but Stromboli sneered again behind him: "Master Daves is now the lifelong consul of Amendorara. He is visiting. The other city-states are no longer his personal business, and need to be discussed and decided by the Senate!"
"Well, we are waiting for the decision of the Amendorara Senate, but the people of Turii are going to blame us again." Kunogolata said with a disappointed expression, and then he said: "Now Turri Both Iraq and Amendorara are actively doing post-war reconstruction. As long as Amendorara has any needs, Turri is willing to provide full assistance!"
As soon as Kunogolata’s voice fell, Stromboli stood up and said loudly: "Amendorara does not need any help from Turri, because once accepted, it may be Turri next time. Yi pays a greater price!"
Kunogolata's expression remained unchanged, without even looking at Stromboli, he said to Daves: "Who is Amendorara in charge?"
Davers smiled slightly and said, "Let’s start the talk."
When Amendorara's envoy heard this, they straightened up immediately.
Kunogolata looked in his eyes, and his heart was stunned.
Ansitanos first said: "Everyone, we all know that Turri and Amendorara have been in an alliance for 41 years. The last alliance agreement has not expired. Turri and Amendora La, of course, should continue to maintain our previous alliance."
Stromboli wanted to speak again, Cornelus immediately held him down and shook his head solemnly.
Stromboli held his breath and spit on the ground fiercely.
"Amendorara also agrees to renew the alliance with Turrii——" When Antonios said, the Tureis all smiled: "But there is a condition that does not harm Tarantum's interests. In other words, if there is a war between Tarantum and Turri, Amendorara will stand on Tarantum’s side."
As soon as Antonios finished speaking, the Turrii envoy was in an uproar.
"You have violated the oath you made to the gods! Please remember that the alliance agreement between Turriy and Amendorara has not ended, so your private contact with Tarantum and signing the agreement is already In violation of the alliance agreement, considering the friendship with Amendorara for many years, we do not intend to raise it at this meeting for the time being. You actually think that we are weak and deceptive, and even make such a shameless request!" Neonsis stood up Rebuked loudly.
"Turiyi also remember. When Turiyi broke his oath and did not send reinforcements to immediately rescue the occupied Amendorara, the former Amendorara was already on the day when it was occupied by the Lucanians. Die! If you say that the new Amendoras in front of you owed Turri before, I believe that the Amendoras have paid off in more than half a year of imprisonment, but Turri owes Amendoras. Are you paying off?! Tarantum gave Amendora the greatest help when Amendorara was the most difficult! Therefore, Amendorara has nothing to do with it, but can only offer our greatest sincerity. What did Turrii give to Amendorara? Except for the fall of Amendorara city and the imprisonment of the people!!" Daves' words stabbed Nieonsis into speechless like a sharp dagger.
Stromboli roared: "I said long ago, don't align with these selfish Turyes, they never think of others except for themselves! If it weren't for Daves, you insisted on coming, I will not meet these bastards. They are not satisfied, I am the happiest! They want to teach us, I am even more happy, the spear of the citizens of Amendorara is already ready!"