Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 200: Prince Philip of Macedonia

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"Crotto." Daves called his son's nickname directly, and said gratifyingly: "You have this filial piety, I am very happy! But... I am the same as Armintas and they have been in my heart for decades. There has always been such a expectation, do you want me to go to the Elysee with regret?"

Clotokatax was taken aback, not knowing how to answer.

Daves smiled and said, "Don't worry. I led the mercenaries in Persia for more than a year and never fell ill. I have fully adapted to the climate and diet there. Now although I’m old, but I’ve never stopped exercising, I rarely get sick, and my body is still great, isn’t it?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. According to our medical school's comprehensive analysis of your previous physical examinations, the functions of your body's organs are almost the same as those of a healthy middle-aged person." Medical Secretary Stacey Cordas said truthfully.

"Crotto, did you hear me! Maybe my health is better than you!" Daves laughed, and then said firmly, "Everyone, I am already 60 years old. Throughout my life, the army has won countless victories. This will be my last battle! Let me clean up the last powerful enemy of the Dionian Kingdom that we have jointly established!"

Clotokatax was hesitant to speak, and finally sighed helplessly.

The ministers looked at each other, and no one objected.

At this moment, Sedorum got up and asked: "Your Majesty, you led an expedition, how will the kingdom's government affairs be arranged?"

Davos was prepared for a long time, and he slowly said: "The consul Cloto Kataks is acting as the national government agent, and you several ministers assist you. In fact, this is how the Kingdom Executive Office has been operating in recent years. I believe you can do better after my expedition!"

No one disagrees with Daves’s arrangement. Some even think: Five years ago, His Majesty Daves let his son Cloto Kataks serve as the consul and began to deal with the affairs of the court. Already have the mind to conquer Persia.

Everyone, today’s meeting has determined the resolution of the expedition to Persia, and we will have in-depth discussions on this and make some secret preparations." Daves looked around everyone and said solemnly: "But—for To ensure the smooth holding of the next sports meeting, it will not be announced to the public for the time being. I hope that everyone will abide by the laws of the kingdom and do not disclose this matter!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After the executive meeting, Daves returned to his office. Just sitting down, before he had time to take a sip of water, Hernipolis came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Aristilas, please."

"Let him in."

Aristilas walked closer slowly, saluting respectfully.

"Aris, if you are here to ask me about the resignation you submitted last time--" Daves looked at him and said softly, "I won't agree for the time being...you just listened to it at the meeting. When I arrive, I will conquer Persia myself, so the stability of the kingdom still needs your assistance, and you will need to work hard for a while, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, I agree." Alistairs replied very simply: "But I have one more thing to report to you."

"Very well, you said."

"Prince Philip of the Kingdom of Macedonia, whom the Ministry of Intelligence focuses on, the intelligence officer in Thessaly found him in the Macedonian envoy and was on his way to Turei."

"Mixed in the Macedonian envoys?" Daves' heart moved: "You mean he didn't participate in the games as the prince of Macedonia? Even his mother and brother didn't even know that he had left Macedonia?"

"I should know now." Aristilas explained: "I received a secret report from Thessaly. Not long after the Macedonian envoy left by boat, the Royal Guard of Macedonia was in Egypt. Aegae (Aegae) searched for his traces in the city. I guess Macedonia will soon send envoys to Turii to find their envoys, strengthen the protection of Philip, and do not even rule out making Philip public his identity... "

Davos understands that the reason why Aristiras conducted such a detailed analysis of the whereabouts of a Macedonian prince was actually due to his original request for the Ministry of Intelligence to closely monitor such a kingdom that has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Dionia. There are some bad guesses about what the little prince of Macedonia did.

In 369 BC (the 25th year of the Kingdom of Dionian), when the Dionian army conquered Thessaly and established the new Greek alliance, King Amintas, the neighbor of Macedonia in the northern part of Thessaly region, died of illness Now, his young eldest son Alexander succeeded. Then an aristocratic general in northern Macedonia launched a rebellion and occupied the area around Kalkidik. Alexander sent troops to quell the rebellion and suffered defeat. The rebels moved south and approached the palace of Ege. The situation was very critical, and King Alexander had to send a messenger to Athens for help.

Macedonia and Sparta were once an alliance. Alexander should have asked Sparta for help, but he heard that Sparta is now controlled by the Holy Kingdom of Dionian, and there are rumors in Macedonia that Dionian The king and Macedonia had a vengeance of killing his father, the people panicked, and the young Macedonian king was also afraid, so he had to ask Iphikratus in Athens for help, because the famous Athenian general had close relations with Macedonia, and the former Macedonian King Arminta Si is still his foster father.

After receiving the request for help, Iphikratus made recommendations to the General Executive Committee of Athens, but Callistratus reminded everyone: Although the newly formed New Hellenic League does not restrict the use of foreign troops by allied members, Athens To send troops to Macedonia, which is adjacent to Thessaly, will inevitably arouse Dionian's suspicion, so it is best to get Dionian's permission.

Although everyone was unwilling, they finally agreed to Kallistatus's proposal and sent a messenger to the parliament of the New Hellenic League in Turíy.

After receiving the news, Daves immediately ordered the army stationed in Thessaly to rescue the Macedonian royal family and repel the rebels.

But during the time when the messenger was going back and forth, the Macedonian rebels broke through the city of Ege, and King Alexander was killed in battle. The queen fled to the Gulf of Terma with the king’s two brothers, Padicas and Fili. South.

The chief executive of Thessaly region, Hiros sent an envoy to find the Queen of Macedonia and conveyed to him King Dionia's goodwill towards Macedonia. The Queen of Macedonia finally put down her guard, asked Dionia for help, and was willing to let Macedonia join the Greek League.

But the Dionian messenger said euphemistically: To join the New Hellenic League, Macedonia must obtain the consent of more than half of the city-states in the Hellenic League, which takes a lot of time. But if Macedonia only forms an alliance with Dionia, just like the alliance with Sparta back then, then the covenant can be signed immediately, and the Dionia army in Thessaly can immediately send troops.

The desperate Queen of Macedonia had no choice but to agree to the messenger's request and sign a covenant with Dionia, with Dionia as the master.

The frontier army in Thessaly was immediately ordered northward, defeated the rebels near the city of Pera, and pursued them continuously, and finally captured and killed the Macedonian generals who set off the rebellion, and regained the towns occupied by them. With the full support of Dionia, the Amintas family regained power, and Alexander's second brother Patekus became the king of Macedonia.

During the entire process of quelling the chaos, Alexander’s queen and the new king saw the power of Dionia and thought of the grievances between King Dionia and Macedonia, so they negotiated and decided: Go to Turri, as a hostage, to show Macedonia's loyalty to Dionia.

After learning the news, Daves expressed his refusal very clearly, and personally wrote a letter to comfort Padicus, saying, "As long as Macedonia remains loyal to Dionia, then Dionia will also It will always ensure the long-term stability of the Amintas family in Macedonia, so there is no need for hostages to maintain the friendship between the two countries."

Padikas was very moved after reading the letter, but he would never know that the reason why Daves did not accept Macedon’s sending Philip to Turri as a hostage was mainly because he had some history of the rise of Macedonia in the previous life. learn.

At this time in the previous life, Athens and Thebes successively interfered in the political situation of Macedonia. In the end, Macedonia surrendered to the more powerful Thebes. In order to ensure Macedonia’s loyalty, Thebes forced Prince Philip as a hostage. It is said that after Philip arrived at Thebes, he entered the military school established by Ipamirunda, and he had heard and witnessed the military reforms of Ipamirunda in Thebes and the Diploma led by Pelopidas. The various resolutions implemented by the Biss executives in the process of forming and integrating the Piotja Alliance... A few years later, because of the civil strife in Macedonia, the 20-year-old returned to his homeland, usurped the throne of his nephew, and Using the knowledge he learned in Thebes, he created a powerful new army, which not only realized the unification of Macedonia, but also made it stronger. Later, his son Alexander destroyed Thebes who had given Philip political and military enlightenment...

Davers is planning ahead, and of course he will not give Philip, who has talent, such an opportunity. As for Macedonia’s loyalty, it is not in Daves’ consideration at all. He even hopes that Macedonia betrays the covenant. In this way, after several years of repairs, Dionia, who has integrated with Thessaly, can take the opportunity to destroy Macedonia. , Allowing its territory to expand in Greece will strengthen the kingdom’s power in Greece.

"This Prince Philip is very uncomfortable!" At this moment, Daves said cautiously: "It doesn't matter if the Macedonian Mission wants to disclose his identity, but since he is here to watch the games, it is Dio. Guests of Nigeria, we must ensure his safety!"

Aristilas glanced at Daves, feeling that his previous guess seemed wrong, and immediately said seriously: "Yes, Your Majesty, we will try our best to protect Philip's safety!"