Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 35: War broke out

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After urgent consultations between the panicked generals and the council, they decided to send an envoy to petition Crotone and are willing to make all compensation.

When the news reached Amendolara, Daves and the elders were shocked: After all, the city-state envoy represents the city-state itself. Killing the envoy is a taboo, because it may mean war.

Amendorara immediately cancelled his plan to participate in the Isthmus Games and began to pay close attention to the development of the situation.

"Father, it's all right! The Turyians are about to be punished by the gods!" Sostatus ran into the backyard excitedly.

Kunogolata, who was lying on the couch and recuperating in the sun, was not as excited as the eldest son. The former chief general of Turei looked sad and lamented: "I said it! I'm already! I have already said that Neonsis would kill Tury!..."

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When Turrii’s envoy rushed to Crotone, in fact, Crotone’s generals had received the news through the merchant ship. After listening to the envoy’s words indifferently, they responded to Turri’s “willing to do "Any compensation" was dismissed, and only one sentence: "We can go to Tuliyi to get it by ourselves, and we can get as much as we want!"

Crottone has tolerated Turri for a long time. Since defeating Sybaris a hundred years ago, Crotone's strength has flourished, becoming a decisive power in Great Greece. However, due to the strong strength of Athens, Turri had to be allowed to build a city. This is undoubtedly a shame for Crotone, who has been accustomed to domineering on the "foots" of southern Italy. After this happened, it happened that the old and new accounts were calculated together, and it could also make up for the emptiness of the treasury, killing two birds with one stone.

On the same day, the Crotone National Congress successfully passed the resolution to declare war on Turei and launched a war mobilization to the citizens. On the morning of the third day, seven thousand elite citizens were assembled. Asprostum and Siriting also sent three thousand citizen soldiers to join them. Trina had just gone through the war and faced the Bruti directly, so only thirty cavalry were sent. Corenia also expressed his intention to participate in the war, but Crotone politely refused, because Corenia is the League of Lokri to the south, Lokri and Crotone have long been antagonistic, Corenia is the important south of Crotone The barrier, there can be no mistakes.

Four days later, sacrifices were performed at the Apollo Temple in Crotone. After the fortune-telling was obtained, Melanius, one of the ten generals, led an army of 10,000 and was marched violently.

The war finally broke out between Crotone and Turriy.

Getting the news of Crotone’s army marching on Turíy, Neonsis was very anxious. At the reminder of his colleagues, he proposed to the council that an urgent citizens’ assembly be convened.

At the conference, he gave a generous speech. First, he described the failure of the peace attempt made by the Council of Turiyi, and said the reply of the Crotone people, which immediately aroused the anger of many citizens. Probably. But when they heard that Crotone's 10,000 troops attacked, there was a long silence in the venue. You know, although Crotone’s attacking army is smaller than the number of the Lucanian tribal coalition forces, this is a real Greek heavy infantry unit, and Crotone’s citizen soldiers have always been strong in Great Greece. Famous.

At this time, the vineyard owner Orifis shouted: "We should once again send envoys to appeal to Crotone and agree to any demands."

"Their request is only to ask for more money and supplies, but the key is that our treasury has bottomed out!" General Pollux stood up and said, "We can't get more money unless Impose additional special war taxes on citizens."

When I heard that taxes were about to be collected, the venue fell silent again.

Finally, the citizens who were devastated by the war and already feared the war made a compromise. They reluctantly stated that in order to avoid the war again, they agreed to the tax requirements of the city hall, but they were afraid that even then they could not Satisfy the appetite of Crotone.

"We always have to try first." Plesinus raised his arms and shouted: "If you lose money, you can earn it back, but it will be too late if you lose your loved ones and regret it again!"

The proposal was approved, and Neonsis breathed a sigh of relief for the time being.

"Why not go to Tarantum and ask it to help us make peace with Crotone?! Since Tarantum advocated the establishment of the Great Greek Defense League, it must not want war between the city-states!" Another person stood up and said: "Moreover, with Tarantum's powerful strength, Crotone will definitely be scrupulous, and the truce is more likely!"

"This is a good idea, En'anilus!" Neonsis praised. As the owner of Turriy’s largest shipyard, Enanilus is a character who can’t be offended easily, so Neonsis Slian nodded: "Thank you for reminding me, we will send someone to ask Tarantum for help!"

"Even if there is a possibility of a truce, we have to plan to fail! What if Crotone insists on fighting?!" Another person stood up and said.

Neonsis saw that it was Ansitanos who was talking. Although the relationship between the two of them was froze because of Kunogolata, he had to admit that his suggestion was very reasonable. So Neonsis asked: "Dear Ancitanos, do you have any good suggestions?"

"First, let our citizens be armed. Crotone is crowded with people. We can't fight it head-on outside the city. Then the tall city wall will help us withstand their attacks and kill their morale... …"

Ansitanos's words have been recognized by many citizens: "Yes, Turriy has strong defenses, and the Lucanians have taken it under the city twice. We can't help it. The same is true for Crotone!"

Ansitanos continued: "Secondly...Amendorara is our alliance. Everyone knows the combat effectiveness of their soldiers, and we should ask them for assistance!"

When Amendorara was mentioned, Neonsis felt as uncomfortable as eating a fly, but all the participants agreed: "Ancitanos is right! You should ask them for help. They are here, so we can rest assured!"

"I have said that for the sake of a few slaves, it is not worthwhile to have a dead relationship with Amendorara. I am afraid it is not so easy to ask people now!"

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Neonsis listened to words like this. The color on his face was green for a while and white for a while, embarrassing. He forced his spirit and said, "This proposal is very good. Burks, you can run."

Bulks, who has always been mild-tempered, immediately refused: "I am not capable, let's let the capable Plycinus go."

When Plycinus heard this, he bowed his head and said nothing. He knew that if he went there, not only would he fail to ask for help, but he might be beaten severely.

It's no wonder that Burkos didn't cooperate. He urged the city hall to fulfill his promise and give slaves freedom. The city hall ignored his proposal, leading to a slave riot and some slaves fled to Amendorara. At this time, as a general, Burks, based on his understanding of Daves, believed that Amendorara would definitely reject Turri’s request. It would be better to fulfill his promises and grant slaves freedom, and to achieve a good friendship with Amendo. The purpose of Lara.

Neonsis and the other generals not only rejected his suggestion, but also believed that it was difficult for him to get rid of his relationship with Daves and ask for slaves from Amendora, so they sent a tough general. Lysinus. What Burcos said just now is one of the original words Neonsis said when he refused to go to Amendorara. Now Burcos has returned it intact, and can imagine Neonsis’s face. How wonderful is the expression on it.

At this moment, even if Neonsis hates Burkos secretly, he can't help but ask politely: "Burkes, this is a matter of life and death for Tury! No one can complete this task except you! Hope! You can go to Amendorara and ask Daves to send troops to help!"

Burkos let out a nasty sigh, and nodded simply in response to the requests of the citizens.

"Amendorara is a small city. There should not be too many reinforcements. The key is to rely on ourselves." Ansitanos continued, "I suggest mobilizing freedmen to participate in the war and promising them citizenship. Of course we have already promised once before, but we have not fulfilled it. This time, in order to win their trust, as long as they agree to participate in the war, they will be granted citizenship right away!"

One of Ancitanos’s suggestions made Neonsis feel more uncomfortable. Don’t say it was him. The citizens who participated in the meeting almost did not agree to them based on their personal interests. Finally, Ansitanos got the answer. Yes: "Discuss again..."

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Just as the citizens' assembly was held in Turíy, Crotone's army arrived outside Crimea after a half-day march.

Crimissa, this town was originally a colonial city of Subaris, but after the demise of Subaris, he switched to the League of Crotone. After the reconstruction of Turriy in Athens, the content of the agreement reached with Crotone specifically mentioned: Castellon and Crimea must remain neutral.

Now in front of Crotone's army, Crimea did not hesitate to open the door to greet him, and took the initiative to send a thousand people to Crotone's army.

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"Melansius of Crotone is forty-five years old. When he was young, he won the Olympic Games Wrestling Championship twice, and the Wrestling Championship in the Isthmus Championship. Bruti’s battles have been independently commanded and won twice... He fought bravely and often took the lead, leading the charge, but he was not liked by soldiers, because after victory he always liked to attribute the victory to himself... I heard that He is tall and handsome and has a luxurious life, which is very popular with Crotone women. For this reason, men are jealous of him and deliberately refuse to vote for him, causing him to lose the election of generals many times. His friends often persuade him 'Don't pay too much attention to dressing, be low-key', but he said,'Apollo bestows him with a healthy body and a smart brain. If no one is jealous, he can't bring out his excellence!'