Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 36: Repay grievances with virtue

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"Yasi, you have collected all the information about Crotone's commander-in-chief Melanius, and you have done a good job!" Daves listened and praised.

"The main reason is that he is so famous in Crotone. When our people arrive at the port, they can find out about him everywhere..." Assistus said truthfully.

Davers nodded: "I can see that this Melanius is a proud man. In such a battle that concerns the survival of the city, why should he be assigned as the commander-in-chief of the army?"

Asistes replied: "Maybe it’s because Melancios has never failed in the battle. Besides, he is brave in battle and likes to attack quickly. Crotone must also hope to solve the problem early. The battle between Lee, and they also sent Timaras, who is old and prudent, as an adjutant, I believe it will make Melanius more stable..."

"Well... your analysis makes sense!" Daves thought, then asked: "What are the characteristics of Crotone Citizens' operations?"

"The citizens of Crotone are keen on physical exercise, and there are many famous athletes. In each of the four major sports games, Crotone athletes always win the championship, especially in wrestling, boxing, and discus. There has always been an advantage. Therefore, the citizens of several city-states reacted. In combat, their civic soldiers are powerful, aggressive and quick to attack..."

Daves rubbed his chin: "In other words, their personal combat effectiveness is very strong, so what about the group? Do they often conduct military training?"

Asisters laughed: "My lord, not every city-state trains as frequently as Amendorara, and the intensity of training is still so high. Crotones spend more time on the training ground than Time spent in the arena is much less!"

"It seems that you are dissatisfied with our training." Daves also smiled.

"Why? I like training best! Especially football!" Assistus immediately defended himself.

"Isn't rugby a sport?!" Daves continued to chase.

After a burst of laughter, Asistes asked: "My lord, will the war between Crotone and Turrii affect us?"

"If you don't want to affect it, it's impossible!" Daves sighed: "A weak neighbor is much safer than a new strong neighbor. At the critical moment, Amendorara said that I can go to Raturiy. The stupid Turriy did stupid things. It seems that the plan to attack Lucania has been postponed again... Hey, things are really unpredictable!"

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Burkos rushed to Amendorara and asked Daves for reinforcements.

In the Senate Council, the senators argued fiercely. Generally speaking, old citizens such as Cornellus, Raphaas, etc. do not approve of sending reinforcements. They believe that Turrii brought Crotone’s army to them, not to mention Amendorara. In name, it is an alliance with Turri, but in fact it is already in a state of severance. Amendorara does not need to offend a powerful city-state for a neighbor who frequently troubles him, and the army sent by Crotone looks very Strong, even if Turri unites with Amendorara, the possibility that Crotone can be defeated is extremely small.

Kapus, Hiros and other new citizen veterans believe that: Crotone is currently in great power, and Amendorara should watch the changes and make decisions based on changes in the situation.

The veterans of the new citizens such as Alexis and Antonios have different opinions. They think that Turri must be protected to ensure the safety of the surrounding environment of Amendorara. The city of Turiyi has thick walls, and Amendorala can help Turiyi defend the city without having to fight. As long as he blocked Crotone’s offensive, Crotone could only retreat in less than a month. After all, the daily food consumption of tens of thousands of soldiers was not a small amount.

The words of Alexis and Antonios are also implicit, and Epithenis said loudly without any scruples: "We would rather the neighbor be the weak Turrii than the strong Crotone, then It will make us restless day and night unless Amendorara joins Crotone's alliance, but are you willing?"

If these words were heard by Burkos, the messenger of Turiyi, he would be ashamed. But at this time Burks was arranged in the side hall of the Senate, waiting for the final decision of the meeting.

Epiteans' words touched the elders present, but after all the discussions for so long, Davers still had to make the final decision.

Daves looked around at the crowd and said solemnly: "You have already analyzed the situation very clearly, so I don't need to elaborate. What I want to say is that we signed an alliance treaty with Turey. , This is a sacred treaty signed under the gaze of the gods and sworn in the name of the gods! Before, we laughed at Turiyi's treachery, now when the greater danger strikes, can we stick to our promises?!"

Davers paused and saw that everyone was ashamed and contemplative. He raised his voice again and said: "Of course we can! We want to prove to all the city-states of Great Greece that, as an ancient city-state with a long history, Amendola La will stick to her promise in any difficult situation and maintain the glory and tradition passed down from ancient heroes such as Hercules, Theseus, and Agthias!"

When Daves found Burkos, he announced the decision of the Senate: "Amendorara decided to comply with the previous covenant and send reinforcements."

Burkos tears in his eyes.

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Because of the flooding of rivers in the area north of Crimea, as well as marshes and tidal flats, Crotone’s army slowed down. It took a day’s time to reach Castellon, which used to be After the destruction of Sybaris, he once attached to the cities of the Crotone Alliance, and did not resist, but opened the gates and welcomed Melanius into the city.

In the city of Castellon, he saw the messengers of Turiyi and Tarantum who were waiting here.

Faced with the begging of the envoy of Turri, he didn't even have the patience to listen to it, and said impatiently: "Crotone's saber has been pulled out of its sheath, and it will never be taken back without blood."

For Tarantum’s messenger, Melanius showed some respect, but he asked back: "If a city-state violates the agreement and kills Tarantum's messenger at the same time, you Tarantum What would he do?! Can I only pay for some property to return the dignity that Tarantum lost?!"

The emissary of Tarantum was speechless for a while.

Melanius looked at him disdainfully, and said firmly: "So Turri will definitely be punished!"

At night, the general of Tarantum was about to go to bed, and the guards hurriedly reported: "General, there are two people outside who want to see you, saying that there is important information about Turiyi to deal with you... ."

Important information about Turey? ! Melanius came interested: "Bring in!"

Two men dressed as sailors were watched by the guards and cringed into Melantheus' bedroom.

"Let’s talk about it, what important information seems to be trading with me." Melanius put his head on one hand, lay on his side on the bed, and looked at the two with disdain: "If it is really valuable, I Will consider your request."

The two looked at each other, and one of them made up his mind and whispered: "Honorable General, I am a freedman from Tury..."

Following the sailor’s words, Melanius’ eyes brightened up, he turned over and sat up with excitement on his face...

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Although Daves promised to send reinforcements, he did not immediately summon the troops. After all, Turri asked for help. If Amendorara rushed to help immediately, the world would only laugh at Daves' naivety.

He first agreed, in order to stabilize Turri’s military and people’s hearts, so that the Turri people can inspire fighting spirit to fight Crotone, but he wanted to wait and see first: one is to observe To understand the fighting situation of both sides, understand Crotone’s army; second, reinforcements only appear when Turri needs it most, in order to reduce the casualties of Amendorara soldiers, gain the gratitude of Turri’s people, and increase the defeat of Croto. Opportunity within. Anyway, Amendorara is not far from Turri, and it's only half a day's walk.

Amendorara's response made Neonsis temporarily relieved. At this time, he was full of gratitude for Amendorara, and he also felt a little regretful for his extreme actions at the beginning. After the news was made known to the people of Turii, the low morale began to rise, and they praised Amendorara. But the constant news from the south made their hearts strained again: Crotone’s army arrived in Castellon in only two days, and neither Crimea nor Castellon made any resistance. , Took the initiative to open the door to greet, and also strengthened Crotone’s troops, and more importantly, Crotone rejected Turriy’s and Tarantum’s peace...

The bad news that followed made Neonsis terrified. While cursing Crotone, Crimea and Castellon in his heart, he asked Burks to go to Amendorara again, urging them Quickly send reinforcements, and at the same time let citizens rectify their armaments, strengthen their defenses, and even begin to consider whether to implement Ansitanos’ proposal at this time of crisis and mobilize free citizens to participate in the war.

But on the second day, Crotone's army stationed outside Castellon did not continue to advance, and they even sent people back to Turri's messenger, saying that the matter of asking for peace could be discussed.

When the news reached Turri, the generals and the people became very nervous, and then they hoped that the envoy would bring back the good news of the armistice.

In the afternoon, Melancios announced that the negotiations had broken down on the grounds that the envoy of Turriy had not agreed to Crotone’s request and was insincere (in fact, Melancios had asked for too high a price and refused to give in). , Expelled the Turiyi envoy, and then immediately ordered the army that had been prepared to march towards Turiyi.

When Neonsis got the news, Crotone's army had already approached the southern gate of Turíy.