Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 41: Arrogance: The Sign of the Spartans

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Generally speaking, the most shocking aspects of the Greek city-state architecture are the temples, arenas, theaters...and other large buildings. At this moment, Phoebe Das and his entourage have not seen many large buildings. Impressed by the careful and thoughtful design and the clean and tidy city appearance. Phoebe Das has been to Athens. Although the famous Mediterranean city is prosperous, it is noisy and dirty; although Sparta is quiet, it must be said that the whole city is simple and simple as a country. Only in Turiyi, simplicity, generosity, elegance, tranquility, and cleanliness blend together, with full charm.

Dorobisis couldn't help asking: "Who is the designer of this city?"

"Heracled, disciple of Hippodamus!" Olivers looked at them in surprise, and then answered loudly.

"Oh, Hippodamus!" Dorothys exclaimed. This name is not unfamiliar to the Spartans, because the port of Piraeus was designed and built by him for Athens. How much wealth was created, the Spartans also took great pains to capture it.

Going further, they saw a huge white arch across the street. The Spartans had never seen such an arch in other city-states.

Dorobisis curiously asked: "What is this arch for?"

Captain Oliver's expression became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This is the Arc de Triomphe! The generals and soldiers who have returned from victory will line up through this gate to receive the tribute and cheers of the consul, the elders of the Senate and the people of the entire Union. I just held a triumphal ceremony not long ago. Because I captured Niutum, that scene was really... alas, it's a pity that our first brigade can only wait for the next time..."

Phoebeidas did not look at Oliver with regretful expressions. He and the few Spartans behind him looked up at the huge triumphal arch. In addition to shock, there was envy in their eyes. As a warrior, isn't the biggest wish to win the cheers of the people of his own city after defeating the enemy? It will make them feel that the blood and sacrifices paid are sacred and meaningful! But in the Greek city-states where democratic spirit is popular, it is almost impossible to do so. Democrats believe that this will make the generals too prestigious and lead to dictatorship; and even though Sparta is established by military force, the elderly elders will never allow excessive promotion of victory and let these young and bloodthirsty Spartans get out of control. Lysander is the best example. But now, a colonial city-state in the remote Western Mediterranean outside of the Greek mainland actually did this, and will continue to do it... Phoebedas' mood is extremely complicated. He didn't want to talk to the patrol leader before, but now he asked. : "How often do you conduct your military training?"

"Why are you asking!" Captain Olivers looked serious. He thought for a while and said, "But it's okay to tell you. Our alliance citizens are busy every seven days during the busy season. Now it’s slack. It’s almost every two or three days. Train all day!"

Such frequent military training has surpassed most Greek city-states. No wonder these soldiers look well-trained. This is also a city-state that respects military force! Phoebe Das had a foreboding that his purpose here would be difficult to achieve.

Pass through the wide and flat Victory Square (after the triumphal style, this newly built square finally has its own name. Since the main function of this square is to gather troops before the expedition and hold the triumphal style after the war, it is called "Victory" "The two characters are veritable), Phoebe Das entered the large-scale Turiyi Senate Chamber.

This council hall was built very large, I am afraid it can accommodate thousands of people, so dozens of members of the Senate sitting in the front row look very inconspicuous. Seeing Phoebe Das coming in, all the elders stood up and applauded to express their welcome, and respectfully saluted Sparta, which finally made Phoebe Das feel happy.

A young man in the lead said: "Welcome, Spartan messenger from afar! What prompted you to come to our Dionian League?"

This must be the young consul of the Dionian League, the military genius mentioned by Grithorpes. I am afraid that the triumphal arch was also from his handwriting.

Phoebe Das looked at him sharply and aggressively.

Davos didn't evade, and returned with a deep gaze, as if to see through his intentions.

In Davers's eyes: This Spartan is dressed in a bright scarlet cloak, with long hair that is not common to ordinary Greeks, and his rough face is not only scarred, but also arrogant to despise everything.

Daves, who has a deep understanding of this era, feels that the image of the messenger in front of him is the normal form of the Spartans facing outsiders. On the contrary, Grythorpes is an exception.

The two face each other, just watching coldly, the atmosphere suddenly becomes tense.

Kunogolata gave a dry cough, trying to break the solidified atmosphere.

Phoebedas spoke, and he said straightforwardly: "I came on behalf of Sparta and asked the League of Dionia!"

As soon as this statement came out, the elders were in an uproar.

"In order to protect the Greek city-states in Asia Minor and to protect the interests of Greece as a whole, we in Sparta sent troops to cross the sea of ​​love and go to Asia Minor to fight the Persians. However, at a critical time, our troops However, some of the soldiers fled the battlefield in Asia Minor because of your lure, and the war against the Persians was frustrated. Even the Governor Tiburon was exiled by the Council of the Elders! Therefore, the Council of the Elders sent me to question your betrayal! "

Is it so serious? ! The elders looked at each other, slightly nervous.

"I don't understand." Kunogolata asked suspiciously: "You said that we seduce your soldiers. The Alliance of Dionians is thousands of miles away from Asia Minor. We have very little Sparta with you. How can you lure your soldiers to escape when they come here?!"

"That's right! As a newly established alliance, not only do we have no contact with Sparta, we don't even know where Asia Minor is!" Plessinas exaggerated.

Phoebedas didn’t hear about it, but just looked at Daves and sneered: "Those soldiers are mercenaries who participated in the Persian expedition! Fight with your consul and some of you in Persia. It has been more than a year, and the relationship is deep. Our officers in Asia Minor have witnessed the frequent entry of Gentiles into the camps of these mercenaries..."

Agarcia saw Antonios, Capus and the others quietly cast an inquiring look at him, and he shook his head gently.

"Are you sure these Gentiles are citizens of our Union?!" Antonios asked.

"What I can be sure of is that the passenger ships on which these deserters took are heading for Great Greece!" Phoebedas said decisively: "Therefore, the Spartan Council of Elders made a decision, "The Alliance of Dionians must hand over. All the mercenaries who fled here, and—'” He raised his voice: “As the Dionian Alliance broke the punishment of Sparta for the Persian War, it requires your consul to lead five thousand soldiers to Asia Minor to join In our Spartan team, participate in the battle against the Persians'"

"What?!!!" The veterans shouted in shock: "What is the reason! Our Dionian Alliance has no diplomatic relations with Sparta. Why do you Spartans give us orders? ?!!!"

"Just because you are Greeks, you have destroyed Sparta's sacred war against Persia on behalf of the Greeks! It's because Sparta is the leader of all Greece!!" Phoebe Das said proudly.

Davers laughed.

Hearing the deep contempt in his laughter, the turbulent elders calmed down.

Meersis also asked humorously: "Master Daves, what are you laughing at?"

"It's shameless to laugh at Spartans!" Daves glanced at Phoebe Das contemptuously: "Isn't Sparta colluding with Persia, which has always been the enemy of the Greeks, and killing his own compatriots, Only defeated Athens?!!! Why is Sparta now fighting against Persia, which was once an ally?"

"Why?" Melses spoke quickly.

"I heard that Sparta had signed an agreement with Persia in order to allow the Persians to fund it to defeat Athens, agreeing to give up the protection of the city-states in Asia Minor and give it to Persia. After the victory of the war, Sparta regretted it. That’s why the war between Sparta and Persia would happen..." Davos looked at the somewhat unnatural Phoebe Das and said unceremoniously: "Such a traitor who betrayed the interests of the Greek city-state and repeatedly broke his promise. The city-state actually said that it represents the whole of Greece and that the war with Persia is a sacred war! Can you say I can’t laugh?!"

"Yes, it's ridiculous! It is really a shame for the Greeks to have such a shameless city-state!" The elders headed by Anton Rios and Amintas deliberately laughed loudly.

Phoebidas flushed red and roared: "You dare to insult Spartans, are you afraid of the anger of the Spartans?!"

The laughter continued.

Amintas said excitedly: "Anger? Are you talking about war? That's great, I'm waiting for the next triumphal pose!"

"Master Daves, the next battle should bring the First Battalion, and the soldiers are all suffocated!" Even Capus, who has never spoken at all in the meeting, came to have fun, apparently being known. The Bada's unreasonable dominance was **** off.

"Yes, the first brigade has been following your old team of Master Daves. It hasn't participated in the triumphal ceremony. The soldiers have some opinions." Antonios also said.

Phoebedas was dumbfounded, his anger has been subtly transformed into a fight by these Dionians.

"Is the Dionian League preparing to go to war with Sparta?!" he asked sharply.