Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 34: Dionysius’ plan (subscription required)

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Back to the hotel, Helipolis, who was still excited, followed Ansitanos into the room, and couldn’t help asking: “Teacher, the Syracuse spy Hermes is Dior. Is it appointed by Nisius or sent by his opponents?"

"Why, are you confused?" Ancitanos laughed.

"I originally believed that Dionysius was the messenger behind him, but I could hear Philistos and the others..." Hernipolis scratched his head.

"It can only be said that Philistos’s acting is so good that I lied to you. There are probably several clerks like Felistos’s, whose handwriting is of course different. What's more, he has taken precautions a long time ago, and even the signature was written by someone else. Pollux has never been with him before, and it is normal to be kept in the dark." Ansitanos smiled contemptuously: "In fact , Their performance is not perfect. If you observe carefully, you will find that the minister named Herolis on the opposite side looked a little unnatural when Felistos was defending. Obviously they did not communicate well... …"

"Oh, it turned out to be like this!" Hernipolis recalled the situation at the time, suddenly realized, and then said angrily: "But teacher, why didn't you expose him on the spot?!"

"Why expose?" Ansitanos smiled: "The laborious performance of Felistos and several other guests just shows their scruples about Dionia and they dare not fall out with us. , This is a good thing. Next, it depends on whether Dionysius is willing to sign the covenant we proposed..."

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The next day, Ancitanos met Dionysius himself.

In a wide, but not gorgeous, and even a little rudimentary palace, the tall and handsome Dionysius (this is when the hero Democrates of Syracuse resisted the army of Athens married his daughter One reason) I met Ancitanos.

As the rumored host of Sicily, he warmly welcomed the arrival of the Dionian envoys with a close attitude, and at the same time apologized for not being able to meet them in time, and said: "I have learned from Felistos that Dionia wants to sign a covenant with us in Syracuse. This is a very good thing! You must know that Syracuse has been fighting again and again, whether it is the treasury. Both food and population have lost a lot, and there is an urgent need for rest and recuperation. I am very grateful that Dionia can lend a helping hand at this moment! I will send Felistos as a representative to discuss the alliance with you in detail. I hope Syracuse. From now on, we can have friendly exchanges with Dionia and set an example for other Greek city-states in the Western Mediterranean!"

The meeting time was very short, and soon Ansitanos left Ortigia with some doubts and joy.

Phelistos, who had sent away the Dionian envoys and returned, asked Dionysius in a puzzled manner: "My lord, are you really ready to form an alliance with Dionian?"

"Philip." Dionysius kindly called the nickname of his important minister, and said in a deep voice, "At the banquet at your house last night, as the messenger of Dionia, there was a saying that was good.' Although Carthage suffered heavy losses, they are powerful in Africa and are now exploring the Iberian Peninsula. I heard that they are also sending a fleet to sail west, passing the Pillar of Hercules, to explore our unknown land... …Next time, Carthage will make a comeback, and its power must be stronger than this time. However, Syracuse is limited to this small island of Sicily, and its territory will not increase much unless it expands further. !"

Phelestos has discussed this issue with Dionysius many times. Of course he knows where Dionysius’s expansion goals are, but he still reminds worriedly: “It’s just Dionysius. The power is not weak, and it has basically united other city-states and indigenous peoples in southern Italy."

"You are right." Dionysius nodded cautiously: "At first, with your help, I took the position of this full-power general, and I already had the idea of ​​conquering Great Greece in the future. That's why I married Doris (daughter of the Lorry nobleman). But I never expected that in just a few short years, Great Greece would have risen a Dionian alliance!"

Dionysius showed upset on his face. He gritted his teeth and said: "Perhaps that Daves really got Hades's favor, but so what! Although the Western Mediterranean is large, it can only accommodate A Greek overlord!"

"It's just that we have just ended the war with Carthage, and we still need to rest... Is it going to take a moment?" Felistos reminded in a low voice.

"Can't wait any longer!" Felistos shook his head: "The Alliance of Dionia is indeed developing rapidly, and it increases by one point every year. I have studied Dionia carefully, and I have to say that. The young man named Daves has a great way to deal with the indigenous people. Some of the ways we deal with the Cykers are still learned from them. With their current rising speed, the Samonaites north of Dionia may not be able to stop them. Their power will continue to spread to the north until they have the whole of Italy. What should we do in Syracuse at that time? Will we become affiliated with them?!" Dionysius showed cold eyes, clenched his fists, and slammed hard. Swing, the tone was firm and strong and said: "We must concentrate on destroying them when their strength is not strong and the internal is still unstable!"

"Are you still talking about the alliance with Dionia?" Felistos asked again.

"Talk, why not talk about it! A friendly treaty of non-aggression can be signed, just to let them relax their vigilance. As for the alliance-well, Syracuse has never had the habit of signing an equality agreement with other Greek city-states! "Dionysius said coldly.

He obviously forgot to have Sparta. Felistos certainly wouldn't be stupid enough to correct his mistakes. He nodded and said, "I understand."

"Also...the negotiations with Carthage need to speed up...er..." Dionysius paced back and forth, pondering over and over, and finally he made up his mind: "We can take Selinus The land west of Panomus (to the west of Solus) was returned to them, but they had to pay a large amount of war damages, to open the grain market to us, and to provide a fair price of wheat trade, and they had to sign a longer A peace treaty with a time limit... This is the price they paid for breaking the agreement and provoking the war again (in fact, this time it was the war provoked by Dionysius). That's roughly what it means, you take someone to talk, and you have to talk as soon as possible Good!"

Philipstos nodded to express his understanding.

"Okay, that's all." Dionysius motioned to Felistos to follow these instructions immediately.

Phylistos hesitated for a moment, and said, "Uh... Your lord... Regarding Hermes, the Dionian envoys said they can return him to us, you see..."

"What do we want him to do! How to deal with it?!" Dionysius's face sank, with hostility, and said: "Look at his timid performance at the Turrii trial, let I feel sick! Tell them that Syracuse respects Dionian law, and since this man committed a crime in Turei, we support him to be punished by Dionian law!"

Philipstos sighed secretly and walked out of the main hall. He remembered Ansitanos, who had a lot of conversations because of the same hobbies last night. A sense of guilt came to his mind, and he looked up to the distant sea. , Said apologetically in his heart: Ansitanos, I'm sorry! I'm all for Syracuse...

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While Ansitanos was negotiating with Felistos, Daves met with Sekrian in the home study in Turriy.

"Your Excellency!" Sekrian gave a solemn military salute as soon as he met.

"Seglian, our hero! I have told you many times, this is not a training ground, so it doesn’t need to be so formal." Daves looked at the young navy commander, several years of training. He made his public face a little more calm, nodded secretly, smiled and gestured: "Sit down! Sit down and talk about things!"

Sekrian sits awkwardly facing Davers.

"This time En'anilus was sentenced, does it have any effect on the sailors of the Navy?" Daves did not greet him any more, but asked bluntly.

"Basically no effect." Sekrian replied immediately: "The soldiers learned about En'anilus' crimes through the public trial, plus En'anilus rarely participates in training, and rarely does it personally. Leading the soldiers, so everyone trains as usual, there is nothing unusual. However, we have one concern. Can the three-layer paddle warship that will be built this year be launched on time?"

"There is no need to worry about this. En'anilus’ violation of the law does not involve his family and shipyard. The Senate has already sent people to appease them, and they have also made a guarantee. The Senate’s plan for the Navy is five days a year. The launch volume of a three-layer paddle warship will not only remain unchanged, it will only increase in the future, but will not decrease!” Daves promised him.

"That's great!" Sekrian excitedly suggested: "The decision made by the Senate is correct! Although we now have 30 three-layer paddle warships, we must protect them. On the east and west coasts, warships must be at least doubled to be considered safe."

Davers nodded, stroked his chin with his hand, and began to think about something.

Sekrian thought that the request he had just made was embarrassing for the Archon who appreciated him, and felt a little nervous in his heart.

At this time, Daves said: "If you count the battleships of the Dionian Confederate city-states such as Metapontum, Heraclea and Lijim, as well as Crotone, Siritim, etc. What do you think of our naval strength for these warships of the Southern Italian League?"