Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 26: Choose the king

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Metrofinis believes that: The Dionian Senate deliberately delayed time and fooled itself. In fact, it was already prepared for the peace talks with Crotone, and it was in vain to rush to Turíy. ...Dionia, the alliance that was just established, dared to fool and despise Lockley so much!

So, he dragged his sickly body to participate in the triumphal pose. Because he was the messenger of Lockley, he was arranged by the Senate to live in a hotel not far from the Senate's Chamber. He lived in the city and was a VIP, so he was naturally allowed to watch the triumphal ceremony. Originally, he wanted to meet with the Dionian Archon at the end to vent his dissatisfaction, and at the same time, on behalf of Lorry, he expressed appropriate threats to Dionia, who had just formed an alliance with Crotone, and forced them to do so. Make some changes that are beneficial to Lockley. But after watching this magnificent and lively military triumph ceremony that he had never seen before, he was shocked by Dionia's huge military strength, high morale, and popular enthusiasm, making him aware of this. It is an alliance that admires heroes and militants from the veterans to the common people. It can't be ignored by others. I'm afraid it will not compromise easily. So it retreats...

Sent away the last group of freemen, the people poured into the square. Davers’ speech brought a successful conclusion to this triumphal ceremony: "People of the Dionian League, I represent the Senate. Thank you!

When a powerful enemy invaded, you did not fear or flinch, but worked together and bravely fought! Soldiers fought bravely in the front, defying sacrifices, striving to be heroes; and you worked tirelessly in the rear to transport supplies, avoid the surprise attack of the enemy fleet, endure the grief of losing your loved ones, and support the battle ahead!

We won today. This is the result of the joint efforts of all citizens of the Dionian League, prepared citizens, free citizens and their families! We want to use this victory to comfort the warriors who died on the battlefield, and hope that their heroes can successfully reach the Elysee Paradise of Hades! I, Archon Daves, will also use this victory to tell you that the days when the Dionian League was humiliated by others have passed, and you will have a better tomorrow! Dionian Alliance wins! ……"

"The Alliance of Dionian is victorious!!!"

"The Dionian Senate Wansheng!!!"

"Davos Archon Wan Sheng!!!"

"Davers wins!!!"

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At that moment, cheers rang out in the square, and the whole city of Turiyi became a sea of ​​joy!

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After the sacred feast day of King Acis of Sparta, after a period of preparation, the Spartan Council of Elders finally decided to elect a new King of Sparta to avoid prolonged suspension of the throne and cause domestic political turmoil.

On this day, the 29 elders of the council chamber in Sparta all entered the meeting room early, and two other king candidates were present. They were the son of the former Spartan king Archis——Leotizid. Si, and Akis's brother-Agsilius.

The rotating speaker Kleostida announced: "The sacred king election meeting begins! First, the candidate will state the reason why he should be the king."

The young and energetic Kleostida stood up first and said loudly to his uncle: "Agsilius, the ancient law clearly stipulates,'The king's son should be the first to inherit the throne. Instead of his brother. If the king happens to have no heirs, it may be his brother's turn to succeed. "If you don't want to lose face, you should leave as soon as possible."

Agsilius did not face his nephew, but faced everyone with a respectful attitude and a low tone, but he said affirmatively: "Dear elders, it is me who succeeds to the throne, Akis The only brother Agsilaus!"

Leotizides jumped his feet and yelled to interrupt his uncle's words: "Agsilius, don't think you are a lame, you can pretend to be stupid! Listen, the sacred Spartan law has stipulated Now, as the only son of Akis, I should become the king as expected, so don’t be fooling around!"

Agsilius turned his head and looked at Leotichides who was furious, with a bit of contempt on his face: "Yes, this is the law, but the prerequisite is that you are indeed Acis. His son! But I heard the man you call his father say more than once,'You are not his son!'"

"You bullshit!" Since childhood, similar rumors have always been spread to Leonid Zidds' ears, which became a nightmare that troubled him, and also became his face when he grew up. He burst into red in an instant, jumped up from his seat, rushed over, grabbed Agsilius, and shouted angrily: "Damn lame! Don't think you are my uncle, I won't beat you!"

He tried his best to restrain his anger, his teeth clenched: "Listen, my mother knows the truth better than my father! To this day, she keeps saying,'I am the son of the king! I am Acis Son!'..."

"Quiet! Quiet! The Council Chamber is a sacred place. Fighting is not allowed or you will be expelled!" Speaker Kleostida warned.

Agsilius pulled away his nephew’s hand and looked calmer. He solemnly said: "Dear elders, you may still remember the earthquake in Sparta that year, and Akis left his wife. Leading the guards to rescue the disaster, it took nearly a year. Poseidon’s anger made the Spartans full of awe, and at the same time, this **** also did the most powerful thing for Leotizides who was not the son of Akis. Testimony! Because of time! Leottizides was born ten months after Akis left his wife!"

As soon as he said this, the elders were thoughtful, and some people's expressions became solemn.

"You are talking nonsense!" Leotizides was furious again, and was stopped by the guards who were already prepared, and he could only yell.

"Okay, that's the end of the candidate's statement." Speaker Kleostida quickly said, "Do you have anything to say, elders?"

Diopettis stood up and said, "Everyone, as you know, before this meeting, I have been authorized by Paul Sannias to rush to Delphi on behalf of the Council of Elders. Apollo asked for the oracle, and he warned us, “The Spartans must beware of the king becoming lame!” So ​​I think Apollo has given us a warning that if Agsilius becomes a king, he will definitely Bringing danger to Sparta!" After speaking, he passed the sheepskin scroll in his hand to everyone, and some elders nodded while watching.

Diopettis glanced triumphantly at Lysander, who was sitting in front of him, and then made a soothing gesture towards Leotizides.

Agsilous's face tried to keep calm, but his hands clenched behind him, because he saw the elders glance at his feet from time to time, and he subconsciously retracted his left foot.

At this time, Lysander stood up, his influence was great, and everyone's eyes were suddenly focused: "As we all know, the oracle of Delphi Apollo has always been profound and incomprehensible. If only literally Understand, they often draw wrong conclusions!" Lysander looked around at the crowd and said loudly: "Back then, King Lydia received the oracle that'a great nation will perish', thinking that Persia will be defeated, but his kingdom will be defeated instead. Perish; before the Persian invasion, if the Athenians really built a wooden wall literally, it would be impossible to defeat Persia in a naval battle...so we should understand this oracle more deeply! If we The selected king is not the true blood of Acis, so the two-king system that we are proud of and the sacred blood inherited from Hercules is missing legs!!"

It should be said that Lysander's words are thought-provoking, and his influence has caused the elders to whisper and talk.

Leotizides glared at Lysander, but he did not dare to curse Agsilius as he did before. Although a few years after the end of the Peloponnesian War, his power was intentionally weakened by the council of elders, but he is still a hero of the Spartan people.

Another Spartan king, Pausanias, has no obvious preference for the two heirs to the throne of Akis, but he is very hostile and wary of Lysander, who once wanted to shake the "two kings regime", so it is usually Lyshan If Germany supports it, he will often oppose it. But in the meeting to elect a new king, according to tradition, another king can attend, but he does not have the right to suggest or vote. Because Sparta is a double king, it wants to achieve mutual checks and balances, so the king must avoid suspicion. Pausanias could only signal to an elder Helipidas he trusted.

The elder had to stand up hastily, and stammered: "Sparta is now the overlord of Greece, but if... King Sparta is... well... a physically disabled person, it will only cause Other city-states secretly laughed at Sparta, thereby reducing their awe of Sparta, not to mention that we Sparta has never had a king with unsound health! Never!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lysander immediately answered, "Yes, Agsilius is a lame man. But he is brave in combat and has integrity. He has always been respected by our elders and the people. The traditional and pure Spartan warriors did not shame the reputation of the royal family! But please take a closer look at Leotizides. Who do you think he looks like?"

Leotizides is strong and handsome, and his appearance is more inherited from his mother, but under the guidance of Lysander's words and the influence of rumors, the more the elders look at him, the more they feel like the handsome and romantic Athens People-Yasibid.

Seeing the sudden look of other people, Diobetis was a little anxious, and said hurriedly: "The rumors about the birth of Leotizides are just rumors spread by some people for their own purposes. There is no conclusive evidence! And... and in history, our honest Spartans have never let the heir with first heirship inexplicably fall from the throne because of false rumors!"