Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 22: Fire Torture

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"This time it is difficult for him to win again! Because we are in the war!" Hasdruba said unconvinced.

"Once Dionia goes to war with our Carthage, what should we do if...Carthage's army wins one after another?" Kisgor asked cautiously again.

"Only the Carthage army raised by Hanno?!" Hasdruba looked contemptuously: "They only know how to bully the weak Numibians, the Dionians Even in the event of a drought, it is very likely that there will be enemies from all sides, but after all, the lion is a lion, and how can it be dealt with by a wild dog? It will ultimately depend on us!"

Has Druba held his head up, confident.

If Margot had encountered enemies infringing on the interests of Carthage when he was still in Carthage, he would have actively asked to lead the army out, but after spending these years on the Iberian Peninsula, his temperament With a major change, he nodded without hesitation and said: "Then do it!"

Next, he looked around at the three of them, and solemnly instructed: "Haka, from now on, you have to stock more grains, build more weapons and equipment, and carefully prepare for all the expeditions."

"Okay, uncle."

"Has Drupa, you have to step up to recruit more soldiers and train the army!"

"Uncle, don't worry, leave it to me."

"Kisgo, you step up to get in touch with the Celtic tribes in northern Iberia, sign a peace agreement with them, and hire their fighters to fight for us... Also, to the ally to the south of the Kingdom of Mauritania Send envoys and try to get them to send reinforcements to fight with us."

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

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After the meeting, Margo returned to the backyard, the excitement still lingering in her chest, so she said to the servant: "Go and pour me a glass of wine."

After a while, it was his daughter, Dido, who brought the wine. Dido, who was 21 years old, was extremely beautiful, like a fruit that was about to ripen. However, she is still unmarried, so she asked softly. Said: "Father, have you made a decision?"

Marco knew what she was asking. Because of Dido’s intelligence, Marco’s important government affairs would not avoid her, and sometimes asked her to provide advice: "Yes, it has been decided! I believe it will not take half a year, we will You can return to Carthage amidst the cheers of the people, and your marriage can be settled by then!"

Because Dido is his only child, Margo gave her a certain degree of autonomy in her marriage, and his daughter has a very high vision. In addition, the Iberian region is indeed relatively backward and there is no outstanding Character, his daughter’s marriage has become a heart disease for him.

Dido did not answer his words, but frowned and sighed: "We are very good in Iberia, why must we go back to Carthage?!"

"Carthage is our root!" Margot said sternly: "Our ancestors have gone through all the hardships to build that city, how can we easily discard it! Besides, Carthage is declining, we Life in Iberia will not be easy, so no matter what, we must keep the prosperity of Carthage!"

"But... The Kingdom of Dionia is not so easy to deal with! It is much stronger than Syracuse of the past, I am afraid that it will anger it and eventually bring us... disaster!" Di There is no small worry between Duo Meiyu.

"Dionia is powerful, but our Carthage is equally strong, not to mention that now is the best time to attack Dionia, don’t worry! Besides, fighting is a man’s business, you don’t have to Worry. If you have free time, you can help Hakkar. He is the busiest in the next time. Someone needs to help him share some affairs, otherwise I am afraid that his body will not be able to support him." Marge said. He raised his glass and tasted the wine, obviously not wanting to listen to Dido's persuasion.

"Well..." Dido sighed quietly.

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Two days later, Ionis and his crew were escorted into the city of Carthage.

The people of Carthage who had received the news in advance moved out almost all over the city. They were angry when they saw the cart of stolen goods—silver bricks—behind these criminals.

It is important to know that about half of the citizens of Carthage are merchants or are engaged in business-related occupations. In the past two years, the Dionians have used "trick" to break the commercial monopoly of Carthage in Sardinia. , And the expulsion of Carthaginian merchants in Dionia some time ago made them dissatisfied, but now seeing all this in front of them, their anger can be imagined.

"Damn thief!! Despicable Dionians!! Dare to steal the wealth of our Carthage!! Can't easily forgive them!!!..."

"Put them to death!! Put to death these thieves who tried to steal our wealth!! Let the Dionians know that our Carthage is powerful!!!..."

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Hateful curses rang throughout the city, and Ioannis and the crew trembled like small trees in the wind.

Under the wave of protests and abuse of Dionian throughout the city, Preta Kuba and several other elders proposed in the Senate that "these Dionian criminals should be tried in public". This time Hanno did not rebel. Going to stop, the proposal was passed.

Soon, the Court of Hundreds opened its battle in the square,

Ionis had the courage to apply to the court, in accordance with the agreement signed between Dionia and Carthage, to arrange for Dionia’s officials to be present to jointly try this case about him, but was rejected.

Next, the mine owner who had sold his silver bullion became the plaintiff, accusing Ionis of colluding with his miner and slave leader and reselling the silver bullion privately.

Another wretched Carthaginian slave, whom he had never seen before, became a witness, regretting how he was bought by the Dionians with a lot of money and betrayed his master, and this transaction did not only happen After this time.

The captain of the Huelva patrol ship and his sailors unanimously pointed out that they found the silver nuggets from the merchant ship of Ionis and witnessed the transaction with their own eyes.

The evidence is so clear that things are clear at a glance: This Dionian businessman deliberately violated the agreement between the two parties and repeatedly sold Carthage's important material-silver.

Amidst the roars of the Carthage people shouting "execute this Dionian!" During the entire interrogation, Ionis was sentenced along with his crew without a chance to argue. The death penalty.

Eonis and the crew were pale, and were pushed to the execution ground by the Carthage soldiers in a dazed manner.

Said it was the execution ground, but it was actually the temple of Carthage’s patron Baal Harmon. Bar Harmon is a Lord God revered by the Phoenicians. He controls the flames and is also known as the Lord of the Furnace. It is no wonder that Carthage, which uses metal processing and smelting as its pillar industry, will worship him all the time. Sacrifice living people (mainly children) to him at a specific celebration or a special moment in order to obtain his blessing.

This time, it was the idea of ​​Prota Kuba and other elders to send the Dionians to Mount Pilsa to sacrifice. They believed that if the proposal to support Rome was passed, they might be able to cooperate with Dio in the future. When there is a war in Nya, Bar Harmon will curse the enemy and give them the greatest blessing.

When Ioannis and the others were escorted to the huge bronze statue of Baal Harmon, they saw a large pit full of flames under the bronze statue. Standing on the edge of the pit, the hot wind blowing on your face seems to be able to scorch your hair...

"Push them down!! Push them down!!..." The Carthaginian who followed by shouted frantically.

"The Carthaginians want to burn us!!..." Amid the sorrows of the crew, Ionis recovered from the muddle. He regretted his greed and hated the Carthaginians even more. He was shameless and cruel. When death was inevitable, he glared at the Carthaginians around him and shouted sternly: "Despicable and shameless Carthaginians! Hades is here, and I, Aionis, cursed here. You, one day, your home and your city will be burned to ashes by this fire!!!"

After Ionis finished cursing, he chanted Hades chants loudly.

When the frightened crew heard this sound, they gradually calmed down and chanted loudly: "Just and strict Lord of the Underworld, I accept death fearlessly, and come to your temple full of longing. ..."

The Carthaginians became even more angry. When the priests had just finished their prayers, they could not wait to push the Dionians into the fire pit, watching the "criminals" turn into fire men, in the fire pit. Flurry and screaming, the Carthaginians cheered, but Hades’s carols were faint, but continued: "Under your double-stranded fork, all evil will be invisible..."

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The news of "The Third Army defeated Kautini" was sent back to Turri, which really surprised Daves. His initial hope was that the Third Army could teach the Kautini a lesson. Shocking the disobedient tribes of Samona, he didn't expect to get such a big result that he had to reconsider whether he wanted to change his strategy against the Samonais.

One day later, he once again held a meeting of department chiefs (including the five rotating chairmen of the Senate) in the palace.

"The Kautini people violated the covenant and invaded the territory of the Campania Alliance without authorization. They must be severely punished! We accept Kautini’s negotiations and release the captured fighters on condition that,'In order to avoid the card In the future, Udine again invaded the territory of the Campanians, the alliance of Dionian, and the Cavutini had to transfer the three towns of Capua, Lola, and Sassella to Dionian management; Sego Vanni must accept the trial of the Campanians, and the chief of Cavutini must be re-elected and must be recognized by Dionia...'"