Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 36: Agsilius returns

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"Help me sit down!" Aristophane leaned on the side of the mountain and looked at the cheering people. His heart was equally excited, although he knew very well that Konun, the Athenian, is now a Persian hired navy. The general led the Persian fleet, but this victory made Athens face a lot less threat to the sea.

Be aware that although the Citizens’ Assembly approved joining the Thebes and declared war on Sparta, the shadow of the failure of the Peloponnesian War ten years ago and the ferocity of the Spartans were pressing like a nightmare. The heart of every Athenian. Especially now, although the battle situation is at a stalemate in the isthmus, the Allied side still loses more and wins less. Recently, I heard that another Spartan army from Asia Minor led by Spartan King Agsilius came from the north. Greece has landed and is coming to the Pioxia area. How can the people of Athens not be nervous and afraid! And the victory of this naval battle was like a timely rain, which relieved a lot of the boulders in their hearts, and they cheered loudly to vent their suppressed fear for a long time.

Aristophane was pleased to see that the city of Athens became a little more angry, and then he showed a surprised expression. At the corner of the street, there was a man in shabby clothes sitting on the dusty steps, leaning against the rough stone. The wall is looking at something intently.

This quiet picture is in sharp contrast with the surrounding joy, and the figure of this person makes Aristophanes familiar.

He walked over and shouted uncertainly: "Antisthenes?"

The man turned his head and took a look, and didn't mean to stand up at all: "Aristophanes, if you are here to ask me about Plato's whereabouts, please don't disturb me reading."

Why didn’t Aristophanes know that although Antistein and Plato were both Socrates students, their ideas were not in harmony, so he teased and said: "I just want to tell you, The fleet led by Konun defeated the Spartan Navy, and now the whole city is preaching the news of this victory."

"Which so?" Antisthenes said disapprovingly: "Victory will only encourage the people to go into the war more blindly. How long has Athens calmed down, and this will be a long war. ......" At this point, he shook his head and glanced at Aristophanes: "You have just returned from the theater. Your new play "The Dionian" seems to be very popular with the public."

Aristophanes was not satisfied with Antistein’s negative attitude towards the news of victory, so he said angrily: "Oh! Antistein, who has always refused to watch drama entertainment, also knows about my new drama. I'm so honored!"

"That’s because in the past few days, people are talking about it every day. I said you are too lenient. It’s their business what kind of citizens Dionia sends to the sports meeting. You have to write a script. What's the point of ridiculing them?"

Aristophanes immediately burst into anger. Just about to refute, Antistheni tilted his head and digs out his ears with his fingers, and said, "Do you know that Dionian tried the traitor some time ago? , After the news of the public exposing Syracuse’s ambitions came, the members of the executive committee of the generals of Sarasibulus and others were discussing whether to send envoys to discuss alliances with Diony Ya is able to contain Sparta’s ally Syracuse. It’s better not to stage your drama again, so as not to stimulate the Dionians and cause the alliance to fail."

"It is their business what Serassibulus and the others do, but they have no right to interfere with the legal freedom of an Athenian citizen!" Aristophane exclaimed angrily.

"This is what I want to say." Antistein pointed to the cheering people: "What does their victory have to do with me?"

Aristophane was so angry that he blew his beard and stared, and he turned away. He once again affirmed his understanding: The reason why he can become good friends with Plato, but keeps estranged from Antisthenes is the responsibility. Heart.

And Antistein didn't care about Aristophane's departure. He gently brushed the dust off the book and looked attentively again.

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Agsilius led the army through Thrace, Macedonia, and arrived in Central Greece. In Amphipolis, he heard the news of the victory of the Spartans in Corinth, but this did not excite him, because the Spartans were still blocked by the isthmus and could not make any progress.

He was worried about the war, so he speeded up the march, but when he arrived in Caronia, he encountered a solar eclipse. The soldiers panicked and thought it was a bad omen.

Immediately, Agsilius got the news that the Spartan Navy was defeated in Knidos. He was shocked, but also secretly glad that he chose to rush to Piotja by land instead of by sea, otherwise now May also be blocked in Asia Minor.

He immediately blocked the news to prevent the army from being shaken. At the same time, he also felt that he must launch a war soon and use victory to wash away the bad news.

So, he led the army again, and finally entered the Piotja area, head-on and met the anti-Spartan coalition forces stationed in Krosso, guarding the passage to Thebes, and a great battle was inevitable.

Before the war, he recruited Xenophon, the leader of the remnant of the famous Persian Expeditionary Army.

The 35-year-old Athenian has fought with Sparta in Asia Minor for five years. He is already a battle-fighting valiant. Standing in front of Agsilius, it is like a tall and tall cedar. With a high-spirited and compelling momentum.

Agsilius looked at him with appreciative eyes, and then said: "Xenophon, my friend. The enemies of Sparta are in front of Chen soldiers. Only by defeating them can we advance to the bottom of Bis." .But...in the enemy’s ranks, there are reinforcements from the Athenians. They may have your relatives, your friends, and your classmates. Fighting with them face to face is undoubtedly an extremely painful thing for you... …Oh, so although I am a little bit reluctant, but—"

Agsilius showed an expression of pity, and said emotionally: "I...I allow you to lead the team away, or even join the other party. I am very grateful for your selfless help to Sparta over the past few years. ! Even if you and I will become enemies in the next battle, I still regard you as my best friend of Agsilius!"

After listening to Xenophon, he was furious: "King Sparta, you are questioning my integrity! Before leading the mercenaries to follow you and leaving Asia Minor, I have already said that since the Athens Citizen Assembly has executed it. After my teacher Socrates tried my guilt in absentia, I have regarded Athens as an enemy! And I agree with Spartan’s political philosophy, willing to fight for it, and swear to Zeus! Now you insist on me Leaving here, I...I just leave." After speaking, he turned around without reluctance to walk out of the big account.

"Xenophon, please forgive me for being rude!" Agassilaus hurriedly stepped forward to hold him, and apologized: "I didn't want you and your compatriots to fight each other to avoid your heart I feel uneasy, but now I realize that you have great beliefs far beyond the general feelings of the motherland, and I want to apologize to you for this!" He said, he bowed sincerely to Xenophon.

Xenophon hurriedly stopped him, and most of his anger disappeared.

"I decided to appoint you as the commander of the Central Route Army in the battle tomorrow." Agcilius made a decisive decision.

Xenophon was a little surprised, but he did not refuse, and gladly accepted the order, because he knew that there were some rumors about him in the army in the past few days, and he secretly vowed: In this battle, we must use actual The action made the people who questioned him shut up!

Xenophon was out of the big tent, and Archidams, Agsilius’ lieutenant and his son, came in. Upon learning of his father’s decision, he was surprised: "Father, you really made an Athenian As the commander of our middle lane?"

"What's the matter with the Athenians?!" Agsilius raised his eyebrows, and said loudly at a volume that can be heard by the off-book guards: "Xenophon is my true friend of Agsilius! I have always trusted friends. What's more, Xenophon is a very talented person, he deserves my trust!"

Speaking of this, Agsilius suddenly remembered something, sighed, and said to his son in a deep voice: "You have to understand that Sparta has missed the Daves highly recommended by Kerithorpes. And the Dionian City-State Alliance that the young man created in just a few years has become a big trouble for Dionysius. We can no longer push Xenophon to the enemy..."

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The next day, the two sides lined up in Coroso.

Agcilius led the main force of Sparta and lined up on the left. The side facing the coalition was the long-standing enemy-the Argos; Xenophon led the remnants of the 10,000 expeditionary army and other small Asian mercenaries Sitting in the middle of the road, the enemy facing his motherland is the Athenians; on the right flank of the middle are the Allied Phocis of Sparta (the most important city in this area where Phocis is located is Delphi), so The enemy facing is Thebes who initiated this war.

At the forefront of the Thebes at this moment, the 26-year-old Peropidas and Ipamenonda are in the queue as heavy infantry.

"Why isn't the bugle sounded yet?! I can't wait!" Peropidas said eagerly.

Ipermenonda did not speak, but stared at the front side with a melancholy face.

"Ipa, what are you worried about? Are you afraid that we won't be able to beat the Phocis?" Peropidas noticed the strangeness of his friend, so he asked.

"I am not worried about the Phocis, they have never been our opponents. I am worried about the Argos, and I am worried about whether they can block the Spartans''left-handed attack'." Epameronda Said worriedly.

"You think too much, Ipa. This should be the commander's consideration. Our goal is to quickly defeat the Phokes!" Peropidas pointed the stabbing gun forward and said vigorously.