Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 241: Agsilous’s expectations

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Dionysius was half cold when he saw the enemy in black helmet and black armor rushing up. Seeing that the situation is not good at this moment, he immediately blew his trumpet and retreated.

Considering that the soldiers marched all the way and their physical strength had not been recovered, Antonios did not order the pursuit, but let the troops rest on the spot.

Herolis, who escaped the catastrophe, saw the Dionian soldiers take off their armor, while eating rations, while sitting and lying on the land in Syracuse City to rest, his heart was mixed.

But no matter what he thinks, his face has always been smiling at this moment, and he gratefully said to Antonios: "Apollo Bless! Thank you Dionia for your timely assistance! Without you, it would be a small matter for us to sacrifice our lives. Syracuse will be re-occupied by the evil Dionysius. This will be a disaster for the people of Syracuse and Dionia who is fighting Dionysius! "

Antonius brought up the meaning of Herolis’ words. He not only didn’t care, but answered seriously: “Dionysius is the maker of war, the Dionian people and Syracuse who yearn for peace. The people in Zha do not want him to gain power and start wars. I have only one purpose in bringing troops here-to drive him out of Syracuse. We will listen to your opinions on what to do next."

Antonius’ low posture made Herolis and the others relieved, so Herolis’ response became much simpler: "General, I hope you can lead your troops and help us retake Dior. The main city occupied by Nisius."

Antonius immediately agreed to Herolis' request, letting the soldiers rest for a while, and immediately marched towards the southeast of the city.

In fact, Dionysius at this time has led the mercenaries to retreat to Ortigia Island. When he saw soldiers from the Syracuse Legion appear, he knew that his army could not resist in a short period of time.

He didn't expect the Dionia reinforcements to come so quickly, and he regretted it all the time: Last night after learning that Herolis and others had defeated his pursuit troops in the Epipole Heights, he shouldn't have gone out. Yu Wentuo was busy organizing slave soldiers and dividing Herolis' troops, which took him a lot of precious time. Instead, you should immediately lead all the mercenaries to Epipole, first completely eliminate Herolis and others, occupy the northern wall of Syracuse, and block the passage of the Dionians to the south!

It's too late to regret now. Dionysius' cautious character led to the final defeat. Seeing the victory that was about to win, he vomited again in a blink of an eye, and his regret was overwhelming.

Antonius led the troops to move forward quickly. He quickly realized the vastness of Syracuse’s urban area, and of course the lack of people. This might involve Dionysius mobilizing a large number of citizens, sailors and auxiliary personnel to expedition. Great Greece is related.

It took nearly an hour for the Dionian coalition forces to reach the main city. The mercenaries who were driving and looting the people saw their arrival and hurriedly fled to Ortigia Island.

Herolis and others who came afterwards cried loudly, because the entire square was covered with dead bodies and wounded, most of them were the families of the rebel army and the people who supported them most firmly.

Antonius led his army to pursue the isthmus of Ortigia Island, and saw the towering fortress and the tall and fortified city wall behind it. In order to prevent too much casualties from the siege, he gave up the offensive and retreated behind the newly built city wall. .

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It's also depressed in Sparta.

Sparta has always been fighting on two sides. Achillidas led allied troops and mercenaries in Asia Minor to continue fighting with the Persians. In the Peloponnesian Isthmus of Corinth, the civil war continued. Although the main force of the battle was not allied troops or mercenaries, Bada’s own citizens also suffered a lot of casualties.

The council of elders had to order: citizens who are over 50 years old should also put on armor, pick up shields and spears, and serve as patrolmen in Sparta to prevent Black Laoshi from moving. They even decided to hold a "hunting operation" in advance (that is, the planned killing of Black Laos, reducing its population, and ensuring safety in Sparta).

The cloud of war hung over Sparta, and the people were in a state of high tension.

At this moment, Phoebe Das, who had returned to Sparta, met Agsilius at the king's residence.

This Spartan king, who has made a huge reputation in Asia Minor, Central Greece, and the Isthmus of Corinth, has long won the respect of the citizens of Sparta, and some even call him "Spartan after Lysander hero". But at this time he looked a little tired. He leaned on a wooden chair, straightened his right leg, and bends the limp of his left leg. This is his habitual movement, and it makes people unable to see the problem with his left leg. . He leaned forward and listened carefully to Phoebe Das's account of his experience following Dionysius in the Western Mediterranean.

The wooden chairs where the two sit next to each other, which shows that he attaches great importance to Phoebe Das, although there is no banquet of fruit or wine (In Syracuse, Phoebe Das often enjoys this treatment) , But this simple environment makes Phoebe more comfortable.

Phoebeidas tried his best to describe the whole process of the Great Greek War he knew from the perspective of a neutral person, and then raised the crude clay pot beside him. The pot was filled with cool river water. He took a big sip , I immediately felt that my thirsty throat was moisturized.

Agsilius recalled Phoebedas’s narrative, imagining war after war between thousands of soldiers from both sides on the land of Great Greece. He couldn’t help but sigh: "Unexpectedly, the mighty Great Greece War was about to end in less than half a year, but the result was completely beyond our expectations!"

"Yes, no one thought that the weak Dionia would become the final victor!" Phoebe Das also said with emotion, knowing that when Syracuse’s army landed in Great Greece, it was as powerful as it was at that time. I am afraid that the elders of Sparta are worried that Syracuse would have won too easily, including his own thoughts. Who knows the result is just the opposite. It is estimated that many Spartans have their jaws dropped.

"According to your judgment, is it possible for Syracuse to turn defeat into victory?" Agcilius asked again with a hint of luck. After all, Syracuse is an ally of Sparta for many years. Its failure will mean the bankruptcy of Sparta’s original Western Mediterranean strategy, which may lead to a complete transformation of Sparta’s foreign strategy. Not cautious.

"Basically impossible." Phoebe Das answered directly. Then, he hesitated for a while and said: "Unless...the gods bless you and let the Dionian army's plague spread..."

In the eyes of outsiders, Syracuse has been brought to the city by Carthaginians twice during the years when Dionysius was the tyrant (the first time was when Dionysius had just served as a plenipotentiary general. Around 406 BC), the results were all because the Carthaginians contracted the plague and were defeated and returned. It seemed to outsiders that Dionysius also had the blessing of gods, but in fact, Silas There are a large number of swamp areas in the south of the Kuzha port area and near the Anaps River. Every time the Carthage army camps there, a large number of mosquitoes have found many hosts for the spread of bacteria.

For the Dionian army, the possibility of a plague is extremely small, because the "Dionian Military Law" requires that the army must not be stationed near mosquito breeding grounds. After fighting, the dead bodies of the enemy and ours should be cremated and buried in time. The soldiers must drink boiled water. Moreover, the heavy camp has lime (produced from the Tuliyi Stone Mine). After the camp is established, it must be disinfected in the unclean places in and around the camp......

Of course, Daves from the previous life knew the cause of the plague. So many measures were taken to basically minimize this possibility.

Of course Agsilius would not know this, but a mature-minded commander would never pin his hopes on the "elusive god". Phoebe Das' words are actually for the Great Greece war. The ending is finalized.

Agcilius dignifiedly beat his left leg with his left fist a few times, and asked: "Do you think Dionysius can defeat the rebels and regain Syracuse's rights?"

"It's hard!" Although Phoebedas and Dionysius had been with Dionysius for a few months, but only met the rebels, he said in a matter-of-fact manner: "Dionysius has lost his powerful , A loyal mercenary army, lost his huge navy, but also abandoned the army and became a deserter. Not only the people of Syracuse abandoned him, most of the allied forces of Syracuse also abandoned him, let alone There are Dionian troops stationed in the city-state near Syracuse. Dionysius is facing the enemy and is isolated and helpless unless we Sparta send reinforcements to support him!"

"Sparta has no reinforcements to send." Agcilius said plainly.

This was expected by Phoebe Das.

"It's a pity, we have supported Dionysius for so many years. As a result..." Agcilius sighed, his face showing regret.

"We can turn to support the Syracuse rebels. Their leaders promised me that they would continue to allow Syracuse to ally with our Sparta and send reinforcements to us after the Great Greek War. To help us defeat the allies that rebelled against Sparta."

Phoebedas’ words did not delight Agsilius. He groaned and said, “For us, this is a last resort. But...this new Syracuse regime implements it. I am afraid it is a democratic system."

Phoebe Das recalled the "nearly ten generals" he saw in the Syracuse City Hall, nodded and said, "It should be."

"Democracy is very uncertain. The ignorant people are easily instigated by the people and suddenly force the Syracuse leadership to tear up the covenant with us... The reason for the cooperation of the tyrant, Hughes." Agsilius expressed his concern.