Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 287: Siplos’s suggestion

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"So you plan to let the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade attack this section of the wall and open the gap in the defense of the Syracuse wall?" Daves suddenly interjected.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I hope you can let Izam lead some of the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade soldiers to assist us in the siege!" Leotizides took the conversation and made a request.

"It seems that after the Mountain Range Reconnaissance Brigade has made great achievements in the Latham area, they are about to establish their reputation in Sicily! I agree that during the attack on Syracuse, 500 Mountain Range Reconnaissance Brigade soldiers will temporarily obey your orders. "Daves readily nodded and agreed, because he thought that Leotizides's battle plan was feasible, and also reminded: "Siracusa is a big city, even if the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade has occupied Yuliaru. It’s a fortress on the west side, but you said just now that this area is narrow and difficult to move, and it is remote. After the Syracuse get the news, they can also use their sufficient source of troops to block this small area, and then reopen the area. Its recapture... Therefore, how to use this opportunity to expand the victory, and finally occupy the city, you need to think and deduct it repeatedly to improve your plan."

Leotizides listened, thoughtful.

"What else can I help?" Davers asked seriously.

Leotizides first shook his head, then suddenly remembered something, and said: "Your Majesty, I am very worried that when we break through the city of Syracuse, the Greek Kuzhas will hold on to Ortigia Island. Otti Gia Island is easy to defend and difficult to attack, I am afraid it cannot be overcome in a short time."

Ortigia Island...Daves touched his jaw subconsciously. He vaguely remembered that the Romans were blocked on Ortigia Island in the history of the previous life. It took several years to finally bring Syracuse to Syracuse. The city was completely captured, and Archimedes played a big role.

He waved his hand and said: "If this situation is really caused, there is no need to attack Ortigia Island and siege it. In fact, it is easier to be siege, and only needs to be built on the isthmus. We can isolate it from the wall. We occupy the main city of Syracuse, occupy its port, and completely eliminate the potential threat to us by the army and navy of Syracuse, and blockade the island of Ortigia. In two years, it will eventually surrender."

"Your Majesty, at that time, given the population and food situation on Ortigia Island, they may not be able to hold on for one or two years." Cipros interjected with a smile.

"By the way, Cipros, what advice do you have for attacking Syracuse?" Daves looked at him.

Sipoulos said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, the city of Syracuse has been captured twice in the past 20 years. They all came from civil strife (referring to the overthrow of the city during the Southern Italian War. After the rule of Dionysius and a few years later there was another riot in the city to expel Herolis), I think this time I will attack Syracuse, can I think of a solution in this regard?"

Davers' eyes lit up, and this was exactly what he wanted, so he smiled and encouraged: "Do you specifically talk about your thoughts?"

"Your Majesty, although Syracuse’s strength has recovered in the past 10 years, compared with the reigns of Dionysius and Herolis, today’s Syracuse lacks a powerful For politicians, in peacetime, it is the General Executive Committee and the Council that hold the power of Syracuse. During the war, it is the General Executive Committee, which is composed of 20 generals.

According to the information I have obtained, it is composed of three major forces, the democrats led by the chief general Theagennis, the centrist formed by the former comrades of Herolis and important officials during his administration, and the port civilians. Represents the interests of part of the Syracuse people..."

Cipoulos, who has served as the chief executive of Katane for many years, also has in-depth research on this neighbor to the south. He put together his usual thoughtful ideas: "Whether Dionysius is the tyrant or the During the reign of Herolis, the democrats were suppressed and were the weakest faction, but because of this, Theagennis could always be the chief general; the centrist was the strongest, but the situation was the most complicated. They all They are people who have gained great benefits during the rule of Herolis, but some people agree with Herolis’s way of governing, while others are disgusted, and even provoked a rebellion. This also includes the history of Herolis. Close friends, so they often fail to reach consensus in the council; and the port civilians—"

Siplos paused, and said meaningfully: "It was with our help that we united and formed a powerful force that played an important role in the latter part of the Yugoslavian War. But as a unit Independent political forces, they are naturally excluded from the traditional forces of Syracuse. It can be seen from the composition of the General Executive Committee that the number of generals sent by port civilians has never exceeded three, which is not commensurate with their strength. .

In the past two years, there have been some changes in the situation. Originally, the Syracuse people chose Theagennis as the chief general to maintain the stability of Syracuse’s political situation, but they all underestimated the ability of theagennis to spoil the situation. On the one hand, he used the people in Syracuse to look down on it. The mentality of the port civilians, drawing in the center and squeezing out the port civilians, not only reduced the number of generals elected to the port civilians to one person in the past two years, but also made several proposals and passed bills against the port civilians in the council. Some of the benefits that Herolis had given to civilians in the port were retaken and repaid to the citizens of the city, making him more and more prestigious among the people in Syracuse;

On the other hand, he took advantage of the contradictions between the centrists to divide and woo some centrists to reach agreement with him on certain interests. Therefore, his weight in the general executive committee and council meetings became heavier and heavier. They can even persuade them to ally Syracuse with Carthage and declare war with us Dionia..."

For Syracuse’s situation, Daves of course also knows something. He said in a light tone: "It seems this General Theagennis is very ambitious! He wants to win for himself through this war. Greater prestige, maybe he wants to be the second or even the second Dionysius of Herolis."

"This is also the tradition of Syracuse. They always wander between democracy and dictatorship. When peace is the choice of a democracy, when there is a crisis, some people will want to be dictator." Cipros added. .

"If you want to be dictatorship in Syracuse, you must have strong perseverance and super courage, and this Theagennis—" The corner of Davers's mouth was slightly upturned: "Although he acts quite well, Moreover, the cunning and changeable have allowed him to achieve some goals, but those are all small cleverness. At least now I have not seen him have the strategic vision and courage like Dionysius and Herolis. I am afraid he absolutely does not have. Thinking that the Carthage army will retreat so quickly, let Syracuse face our anger alone."

"Your Majesty, the Syracuse political arena is now indeed divided, crowded, and complicated. There are also strong oppositions between the people. There is no strong person to lead and bridge them, but based on the Syracuse We don’t know if the tradition of Kuza, after the start of the war, caused their internal conflicts to become more intense, or did they instead lead them to unite together?” Cipros solemnly reminded.

"Is it because the war might cause the Syracuses to become more united, so stop attacking them?!" Leotizides listened for a long time and couldn't help retorting: "As long as there is a complete The battle plan and well-trained soldiers, these things don’t need to be considered, the city of Syracuse will be broken by us."

"Don't get excited, Ploseus." Daves stretched out his hand, made a gesture of gently pressing down, and then explained, "Ciplos just wanted to cause chaos in Syracuse. Weakening their defensive power, so that we can capture that city as soon as possible."

Speaking of this, he looked at Cipros: "Are you going to win over the civilians in the port of Syracuse and destroy the friendly relations between the democrats and the centrists?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Cipros flattered, and then said: "The civilians in the port of Syracuse have been suppressed over the years. There must be a lot of grievances, and most of them are poor and free people. Not attached to the glory of Syracuse in the past, it is easier to be moved by interests. We have had a good relationship with them in the past, and now as long as we give enough promises, we believe that they will make the right choice.

Some of the methods that Theagennis has taken against the centrists in the past may have caused dissatisfaction among some people, but now his plan has failed, leaving Syracuse to be attacked by the kingdom alone, as long as His Majesty lets Xenofinnis Send someone to quietly instigate the people in Syracuse. Naturally, someone will seize the opportunity to criticize Theagennis..." Cipros’ plan needs to be carried out by Xenofinis, the head of the intelligence agency in Sicily, but the intelligence agency It belongs directly to King Davos, he has no right to command them, he can only ask Daves for instructions.

Davers listened to this, thought for a while, and said: "The suggestions of both of you are very good. We take political measures to undermine the unity of the Syracuse, and the military offensive can successfully promote us. And divide the enemy, thereby speeding up the conquest of Syracuse... Therefore, I decided that you two and Xenofinnis will form an action team against Syracuse. Cypros will be responsible for discussing a complete Plan and coordinate with each other in execution until the conquering of Syracuse. Prosous, what do you think?"

Leotizides is a bit contradictory. He doesn't want his military command to be disturbed, but he also knows that if this plan is successful, the time to capture Syracuse will be greatly advanced, and he will be able to participate earlier. During the attack on the Carthage army, he realized his wish of revenge for the soldiers who died in Palagonia as soon as possible, and he subconsciously looked at Cipros.