Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 233: Davers to Egypt
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Daves stayed here for two days and met with members of the Messenian Council and a small number of Messenian citizens, which caused a sensation among the people of the entire territory. The nearby city-states such as Sparta, Arcadia Alliance, Ellis, Argos, Corinth and other city-states also came to see him one after another, causing Daves to stay for two more days.
Five days later, Daves bid farewell to the Peloponnese people. The fleet sailed southeast, passing through Crete, and after supplementing sufficient fresh water, it sailed straight south.
The next 500-mile long sea voyage is slightly risky, but in these years, under the dominance of the Holy Kingdom of Dionian, it has become the Western Mediterranean, the Greek mainland, and Cyrenaica and Egypt. One of the most prosperous sea routes (the other route is through Sicily to Carthage, and then along the African coast to Egypt, due to a storm in the African waters last year, destroyed the Egyptian envoy delegation’s fleet, Dionia The fleet chose this route for the safety of the king).
The fleet went smoothly without any trouble, and arrived at the coast of Cyrenaica smoothly.
Although Cyrenaica was once referred to as the sub-state of the sub-state of Sparta, Dionia and Cyrenaica had been around since Dionysius’s expedition to Dionia. Established a friendly relationship, and this friendly relationship has been continuously strengthened over time. Of course, Cyrenaica has also consciously transformed from the initial equal status of the two parties to the respectful attitude of a small state serving the big country.
Since there have been several waves of Dionian troops passing through Cyrenaica since last year, the Cyrenaicans were not alarmed, and even quite accustomed to it, but when the envoy of the Dionian army informed Cyrena When the Nican high-level "King Daves was in the army", these Cyrenaica oligarchs hurried to prepare a generous amount of gold and silver and rations, and then rushed to visit the temporary camp by the port.
Daves patiently had a friendly conversation with them, and in the conversation made it clear: Dionia will also make every effort to ensure the political stability of Egypt during the war with Persia.
For Cyrenaicas who have never been invaded by foreign enemies, the war between Dionians and Persians has no effect on them. The only things that can affect the security of Cyrenaica are civil strife and famine. The turmoil in Egypt will cause a large number of Libyans living in Egypt to flee west, which will inevitably destabilize the political situation in Cyrenaica. Although the Dionian army helped Egypt put down the rebellion last year, its new pharaoh has not been elected. Out, this made the Cyrenaica oligarchs always feel uneasy, and now with the guarantee of King Dionia, they can go back without worry.
The Dionian fleet rested for two days in the port of Cyrenaica, and then continued to sail east along the coast of Africa. By mid-February, it finally reached the coast of Egypt.
Just as Daves led the fleet to take a rest during the entire journey, the Clippers, which departed from Turei as a messenger, arrived in Egypt as early as 8 days ago, whether in Memphis. Assistus, Tapirus, or Karsidis in Pe-Rames, all led the officials under him to Naukratis.
When Daves’s ship successfully passed the checkpoint at the mouth of the Peleucia River, a tributary of the Nile, and slowly entered the port, the Egyptian people who came to greet him gave out loud cheers, which made Dave, who had not yet disembarked, cheered. Si was also slightly surprised.
After he stepped on the pier, Asistus and others immediately greeted him and bowed respectfully to salute.
"You have worked so hard during this period. On behalf of the people of the kingdom, I would like to express my gratitude to you for your contribution to the kingdom!" Dafus also solemnly responded, and then looked around the densely packed Egyptian people in the periphery and asked curiously: "This is your arrangement?"
"Because of the safety concerns, we did not publicize it. This is their spontaneous behavior." Assistus explained hurriedly.
"Oh!" Daves looked at the excited faces in the distance, and asked interestedly: "Are they from all over Egypt?"
"No, Your Majesty." Aseststein replied: "Most of them come from this city and surrounding villages and towns."
Naukratis was a stronghold provided by Egyptian pharaohs for Greek mercenaries hundreds of years ago, and later gradually developed into the only Hellenized Egyptian town that often traded with Greeks. Most of the city’s residents had Greeks. Bloodline, let alone the closer diplomatic and trade exchanges between Dionian and Egypt in the past 20 years, mostly in this town, making some Dionian citizens settle here for a long time.
Because of the uniqueness of Naukrates, it is excluded and suppressed in the conservative Egyptian society. It is like an isolated island in the ocean. It has no political influence on Egypt. This time, the Dionian reinforcements After quelling the rebellion in Egypt, staying for a long time without leaving, and even the recent decree issued from Memphis to towns in the Nile Delta contains the shadow of the Dionians, which made the sensitive Naukratis aware of the political situation in Egypt. I am afraid that there have been earth-shaking changes. This may be a great opportunity for them to stand up. That's why there is today's grand welcome scene. This is the Naukratis showing their loyalty to King Dionia.
Of course Daves thought of this, and he was a little disappointed in his heart.
At this time, a voice rang in his ear: "Your Majesty the King, in fact, the people in other cities and towns in Egypt are also very happy with your arrival, but because of the long distance and the rush of time, they could not come here in time to meet them. When your Majesty is on your way to Memphis, I believe you will be able to see the enthusiasm of other Egyptians with your own eyes." With a gray goat beard, his upper body bowed slightly, with a flattering smile, he looked at Daves.
Davos saw that he was wearing a pure white short-sleeved linen gown, wearing a golden hat crown, and holding a slender cane. He had guessed the identity of this person in his heart, but still asked in surprise. Said: "This is?"
"Your Majesty, this is the high priest appointed by Pharaoh Tanib during his reign, Amonhotep from Karak Temple. After we came to Egypt, he received a lot of help!" Asistus Busy introduction.
Davers smiled: "It's nice to meet you. Asistes mentioned you many times in his letter to me, but you gave us tremendous support!"
"Your Majesty the King, it is my honor to be able to see you!" Amon Hotep respectfully saluted, and said passionately in a slightly harsh Greek: "You are the son of Amon, the lord of upper and lower Egypt. It is my honor to serve you, and it is also the honor of the Egyptian people, so you don’t have to be surprised that they are gathered here, because in the future all the people of Egypt will listen to your teachings sincerely!"
Although Daves has learned from Asistes’ letter that the honorable high priest has completely fallen to Dionia, his overly flattering attitude still makes Daves feel Surprised, I couldn't help thinking: Did the powerful force of Dionia frighten these pampered Egyptian priests and make their knees so soft!
We must know that three months ago, the advance force led by Calcidis not only eliminated the usurper Nick Tanipos, but also quickly extinguished the rebellion in other towns in the Nile Delta, frightening Dibi, who was also a bit turbulent. Si (not the city-state of Thebes, but the religious center of Upper Egypt, Thebes) quickly settled down. Since December last year, other regiments of the Dionian Kingdom have successively arrived in Egypt. Including the first and second regiments that arrived today, the number of Dionian regiments in Egypt has been close to 20 (including cavalry). Legion), the huge force of hundreds of thousands of people, coupled with its powerful combat power, is enough to destroy the entire Egypt, how can Amonhotep not feel trembling!
Most people in the Port of Naukratis know Greek. When the high priest Amon Hottepo said aloud the title "Son of Amon, King of Upper and Lower Egypt", there was an uproar at first, and then there was an uproar. Cheers, and then knelt down, shouting in unison the name "Great and Noble Pharaoh Daves".
In the face of the cheers of the Egyptian people, Daves did not forget. He knew very well that Amon Hottepu’s respectful addressing of him was actually a temptation to him, so he smiled and said: "I am very grateful to the great Amon has given me such an important mission. It’s just that Dionian has a vast territory and my energy is limited. I hope that the servants of God Amon can help me and manage this ancient country together, so that the Egyptian people can bathe in Amon again. Under the light of kindness."
Daves's direct and clear reply made Amon Hottepu greatly relieved, and he immediately said loudly: "All Amon's servants are willing to offer all their loyalty to you, the great Pharaoh!"
In the past few months, the agreement reached by Tapirus and the Amon monks of Egypt after many negotiations has obtained the promise of Daves and Amon Hottep at this moment, and the cooperation between the two parties is formally established.
Next, Daves came to the kneeling people, motioned them to get up, and said loudly: "Egypt subjects, the northern Persia has repeatedly sent troops to attack Egypt over the years in an attempt to occupy the land of the Nile, and then change you Become slaves, forcing you to give up your belief in Amon and change Ahura Mazda instead. The Persian is behind the rebellion of Nick Tani Persia. Egypt’s situation is already very dangerous!
So the great God Amon made me the new master of this land, and I brought brave and fearless soldiers who will guard Egypt and defeat Persia, so that you can enjoy long-term peace and tranquility! Guarantee that Egypt will always be the Egypt of the Egyptians! ……"