Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 225: Carthage’s decision
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"Yes, arrogant Tarantums!" Daves remembered the Tarantums he saw there when he led the army to assist Tarantum, whether they were held by elders or ordinary citizens. There is an inexplicable sense of superiority that reminds me more: in the history of the previous life, it was this Tarantum, who was later weaker, took the lead in resisting the invasion of Rome, inviting Pirus to lead his army into Italy, which triggered the Elephant War; After a hundred years, Tarantum, who had already surrendered to Rome, rebelled again, becoming a supporter of Hannibal and a logistics base for the Carthages in southern Italy. Hannibal's battle with Rome in Italy could last for 13 years. , Tarantum contributed a lot. This shows that there is a rebellious factor flowing in the blood of the Tarantum...
Just sit on the sidelines and let the Maple coalition completely destroy it, and take it back later, so that the name will be changed...Daves's face is uncertain.
Henipolis saw the new King of Dionia frowning, pacing back and forth in the big tent, bowing his head in contemplation, so he didn’t say a word for fear of interrupting Daves’ thinking, and It was standing by the side, waiting quietly.
After a while, I heard Daves say: "Heney, it is difficult for Tarantum to be incorporated into Dionia, but what about part of it?"
"Part? Your Majesty, do you want Tarantum to cede part of the territory to Dionia?" Hernipolis was not surprised by Daves’s decision. Gradually annexing a big state is also a way.
"It's not like that." Daves shook his head and said in a deep voice: "I want Tarantum to become the "Free City" in the Dionian League."
"Free City?!" This new term puzzled Hernipolis.
"The Free City is to make Tarantum part of Dionia, but it does not have to pay taxes to the treasury, and the Senate does not interfere with its self-management of the city-state in accordance with the original law, but it has no independent diplomacy. Right, and no power to form an army...When the alliance encounters difficulties and needs its help, it must also contribute its own strength!" When Daves told this new idea, he was also straightening out his own thinking. Therefore, his speech speed is very slow and his voice is very clear.
Henipolis’ eyes lit up, and he screamed at Daves’ novel political ideas, but he had to remind him: “Your Majesty, although the Free City is only a few steps forward than becoming a subsidiary city. But the Tarantums will probably not agree."
"The Mesapi and the Puchetti will force them to agree. Of course, I hope that the Tarantum will have the courage to refuse, so that we can be in the ruins of Tarantum soon Build a new city!" Daves' teasing words revealed a little coldness.
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Since the destruction of Motea, the important town of Carthage at the southwestern tip of Sicily, Carthage Commander-in-chief Jimilco built a new city near it-Lilibal.
After several years of development, this new city has gradually prospered. Since Margot became the governor of Sicily and made Lilibo the center of Sicily’s entire jurisdiction, its development has been rapid: gold and silver coins, weapons and armors, grain, war horses, slaves... countless merchant ships are loaded with various military supplies every day. Drive into the Lilibu port, and then be sent to the various military camps via Lilibu.
The development of the port has given birth to the demand for labor. Phoenicians, Numibians, and Mauritanians flocked to Lilibu in large numbers, which made the living area of Lilibu city continue to expand outward. In less than a year, Liliquan has become the largest city controlled by Carthage in Sicily.
On this morning, Margo received Adityaluba, the messenger from the Carthaginian Senate, at his governor’s residence.
For this elder, Margo’s attitude is very friendly, because Adiyaruba belongs to neither the Magonyd faction nor the Hanno faction. He is the least number of neutral senators in the Senate. Because he does not belong to the first two, he sometimes dared to propose some bills that harmed the interests of the two parties and benefited the people. Although they often failed to pass, they made him more prestigious among the people. Elected as an important member of the "Court of Hundreds of People", so Marco did not dare to underestimate him.
After a friendly greeting between the two for a while, Idyaruba turned to the topic: "My Lord Margot, you applied to the Senate for "request for the right to be coined" a month ago. The Senate passed After a long arguing, a decision was finally made--" Seeing a slightly nervous look on Margo's face, Adya Ruba couldn't help but shook his head secretly. He slowly said, "The Senate has rejected your proposal. "
As soon as the Senate made a decision, it sent Adyaruba as a messenger to Liliyi immediately. Therefore, Margot had not had time to receive the call from the Carthage cronies. He was surprised and reversed. In a friendly atmosphere, he immediately asked loudly: "Why?!"
"The right to mint coins can only be enjoyed exclusively by the city of Carthage. This is to ensure Carthage’s leadership position in other Phoenician allies and is beneficial to our Carthage’s trade. I think it was once Carthage’s The current patriarch of the Magonyd family who is the main builder of the city, you can't fail to understand this truth!" Adyaruba's calm tone was warned.
"What I propose is only temporary coinage rights." Margot defended: "Since the Senate appointed me to be responsible for the military defense of Sicily and to ensure the safety of the north of Carthage, I must be responsible for it! But the current situation Yes, every time the military funds shipped from Carthage were delayed, or insufficient, sometimes there were severe incidents in which ships transporting gold coins were sunk by a storm... Do you know how much these problems have caused my military defense plan? Is it troublesome?! The soldiers have a lot of grievances! The mercenaries stationed in Segstad caused a commotion because of late pay for many times. I spent a lot of energy to appease them!"
Marco gets more and more angry: "I now suspect that the elders headed by Hanno are embarrassing me, but if they disregard the interests of Carthage and continue to mess around like this, there will be chaos in the mercenaries in Sicily. The danger! Then, the Sicilian defense system that I have worked so hard to build will be destroyed, and the rioting mercenaries may also pose a danger to the city of Carthage! Idyaruba, you have always been fair, and hope this time. You can start from the real interests of Carthage and reconsider my proposal!"
Margo’s accusations and implicit threats to Hanno were too straightforward, causing Adyaruba to frown. He felt: Compared with Magonid’s former patriarch Jimilko, Margo might He has some talents in the military, but he is still immature in politics. No wonder he can't compete with Hanno, who is very deep in the city.
Don’t look at Adyaruba as a neutral faction in the Senate. He criticizes these two factions in meetings from time to time. However, he can do well in the Senate, and he naturally does not lack flexible political skills. At this moment, he locked himself tightly, and tactfully persuaded: "Master Margot need not be so anxious. Although the Senate did not approve your proposal, the issues you mentioned have attracted the attention of the elders. For this reason, the Senate has sent a special person. Responsible for the casting and transportation of Sicilian military funds, and also sent another person to supervise it. I believe these problems will not recur soon.
Of course, the problems you mentioned were not caused by someone deliberately targeting you. I think all the elders in the Senate will be vigilant and worried about recruiting mercenaries, so they strictly review the amount of military funds and salary, and cut some unnecessary funds, resulting in a reduction in the amount and delays in delivery. I miss you It should also be understood that it was all out of the common heart to safeguard the interests of Carthage..."
Marco snorted and didn't continue to struggle with this issue. He was aggrieved on the surface, and he felt guilty in his heart, because he had previously embezzled a small part of the military funds for the family’s expansion in Iberia, so he felt that Adia Ruba’s words were probably just warning himself. It seems The Senate has been aware of this. Fortunately, his purpose of proposing this proposal has been achieved. He didn't have much hope for the provisional coinage rights, and he merely used this to threaten Hanno not to deduct military funds excessively.
"In addition, the proposal you put forward the day before yesterday,'While Syracuse and Dionia are at war, Carthage should send troops to attack eastern Sicily and restore Carthage's former sphere of influence'. There is also no proposal. Passed in the Senate." Adyaruba continued.
Marco was not surprised. After all, he understood the urination of the people in the Senate. He glanced at Adyaluba and asked coldly: "All rejected? No other opinions?"
"Most elders agreed that the more Carthage is at this time, the less it should be involved in this war, but should remain neutral and avoid letting the Greeks unite against us again."
"What kind of **** is this! Are the people in the Senate all idiots!" When Margo heard this, she couldn't help exclaiming, "What a rare opportunity! Syracuse is not only at sea." I lost to Dionia in China, and suffered a crushing defeat in the following battles, and yesterday I also received news from eastern Sicily that the Dionia landed in Sicily and captured Mearo. Syracuse was completely defeated in the war of Great Greece, and even whether the troops in Great Greece could safely return to Sicily became a big problem. In this way, Syracuse’s strength will inevitably be greatly weakened, I am afraid it has been We are unable to control the situation in eastern Sicily. We should take advantage of the chaos of the Greek city-states in Sicily and quickly send troops eastward to re-establish the hegemony of Carthage in Sicily!..."