Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 41: The Hatred of Athens

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"Then who won the debate in the end?" Lycias asked curiously.

Plato said calmly: "You are more familiar with Isocrates. You should know that Isocrates has a hoarse voice and is better at writing than speaking, so he sent students out to argue. Of course I also let Spey Sipes challenge...

From the result of the debate, we should have won, but from the subsequent developments, this did not clear the Athenian people’s doubts about your Dionia, but increased their fear of Dionia. Trend, Isocrates has achieved his goal..."

"In the past two years, Athens has been somewhat alienated from Dionian. What is the reason? Is it just because Dionian is stronger?" Ansitanos asked.

"There are many reasons." Plato thought about it and said: "...Although Dionia has not set foot in the Greek mainland in these years, but has signed a friendly agreement with Sparta for a long time, but refused to be in the two wars ( The Corinthian War and the subsequent Thebes War) and the alliance with Athens and Thebes, which made the Athenians somewhat wary; more importantly, the maritime trade of Athens in recent years has encountered Dionian competition, some of the same type. Although the quality of the products is almost the same, Dionia offers more quantity and lower prices, which makes Athens begin to lose some traditional city-state markets, such as Cyrenaica and Crete, which also makes many Athenian merchants The merchants living in Athens with overseas Chinese were full of vigilance. With their instigation and support, the Athens Citizen's Assembly also passed a resolution the year before, “The city-states that have joined the Athens-led maritime alliance shall not allow Dionian goods to enter the city-state market for sale.” ……"

"I know about this matter. Our Minister of Commerce Mariji once angrily made suggestions to His Majesty, asking to send envoys to protest to Athens, and also took the same measures to counteract it, but His Majesty did not agree..." Ansitano Si said with emotion.

"There is another reason." Plato looked at Daves who was listening: "Back then, Pericles called on the Greek city-states to build the city of Turrii, originally hoping that this sub-state of Athens could become the Great Greece of the Western Mediterranean. A pivotal force in the region, thereby expanding the influence of Athens. Later, because of the decline of Athens caused by the Peloponnesian War, this goal was not achieved. Now Turíy has become the center of the Kingdom of Dionian, and it has also become In the center of the Western Mediterranean, this might make some Athenian elites who want to restore the glory of the Pericles era a grudge..."

"I don't care if Athens is wary of Dionia or not." At this time, Daves spoke. He watched Plato's reaction with a scrutinizing gaze: "I just want to know Plato, what do you think Dai Is Onia a threat to Athens?"

"Dear King Daves." Plato said frankly: "After debating with Isocrates, I was a little bit confused, so this time I wandered around the kingdom of Dionian seriously. What I saw and heard... all confirmed the idea in my heart-the Kingdom of Dionia is not a threat to Athens, but the hope of Athens and even all the Greek city-states!"

Plato's answer was a bit unexpected by Daves, he blurted out in surprise and asked: "Why?"

Plato replied with a solemn expression: "The territory of Greece is narrow, mountainous and poor, and the land is barren. Survival is difficult. The city-states on that land have been fighting for their own interests for decades, and the people have been in exile. , The land is barren, if this continues, the city-states will eventually die out...

It now seems that if this terrible situation is to be completely terminated, a very powerful force must intervene in order to force Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth and other city-states to stand by themselves and dare not to raise disputes and make peace. Will come.

Persia is not good, it wants to destroy Greece even more. Only Dionia, you will treat the various city-states of the Greek mainland as equals as the Samonais and the Romans, and you may even build a flat road between the mountains of the Greek mainland, so that the trade between the city-states can be The land and sea are carried out more freely and conveniently, so that the people of the city-states can enjoy peace and tranquility under the order established by Dionia, and get a happier life..."

Plato’s increasingly passionate voice echoed in the palace. Ansitanos and Lycias looked at each other. They didn’t expect Plato to have such great expectations for Dionia, which made them both excited and I don't know how to respond, and look at Daves together.

Daves listened carefully while tapping the table with his fingers, but there was no obvious mood swing on his face. When Plato finished speaking, he smiled faintly and said seriously: "For the mainland of Greece, Dionia has no plan to interfere in its political situation for the time being."

"I understand." Plato said knowingly: "I only hope to see long-term peace in Greece in my lifetime!"

After that, everyone at the banquet had a tacit understanding not to talk about this matter, but to talk about other topics.

When the banquet was over, when Daves personally sent Plato out of the palace, Plato said in a slightly drunken voice: "Dear King Daves, I remember that you once accepted the employment of the little Cyrus of Persia and went on an expedition to Persia. In order to fight for the throne, the Persian royal family was fighting each other, causing political turmoil, and must have left a deep impression on you...Well, when I returned to Turei, I heard a lot of words praising Prince Apox, and Al Sibydas also sincerely invited me to a banquet several times, but I refused..."

"Oh." Daves replied calmly, without speaking.

After sending off Plato’s master and apprentice, he returned to the palace and called Aristotles: "Tomorrow you go to the military department and inform Alexis to suspend the warships given to the Alcibidas shipyard. Order."

"Yes." Aristilas responded immediately, without asking more.

Daves continued: "If Alcibidas wants to ask the military department for the reason, you can ask Alexis to answer, saying that I said, "Since he doesn’t want to concentrate on his business, Then don't do it.'"

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A few days later, Davers, who returned to the mansion, was sitting in the study, thinking about the affairs of the day, and knocking on the door.

"It's Apox, come in!" Daves smiled kindly.

Apox calmly sat down opposite Daves.

Daves looked at his second son at close range: Apox, who was only 17 years old, was taller, slender, and more inherited from Agnes. He was very beautiful and beautiful, but his eyebrows were filled with beauty. Confident and energetic.

"Father, my uncle found me today, and he told me." Abex said straightforwardly.

Davers blinked and asked in a calm tone: "Oh, what did he say?"

Apox did not respond directly, but said loudly: "Father, I remember you once told me that a great scholar is more easily remembered by future generations than a king."

"Yes, I said. Everyone knows that Thales of Miletus is a sage, but no one remembers who the Archon of Miletus was at the time..."

"Father." Apox said sincerely, "I am not interested in the throne of Dionia. I am only interested in learning knowledge and studying knowledge! I only hope that I will have more creative ideas in the future. , Can benefit the people and be admired by future generations! For this, I can swear to Hades!"

Apox said excitedly, and raised his hands.

Daves pressed his shoulders firmly, looked at him lovingly, and said softly: "Good boy, you are the one I saw when I was a child. Of course I know what you want! This time to Al Sibydas' small punishment is just angry that he interferes with your concentration on your studies and destroys the deep relationship between you and your elder brother! You can rest assured that I not only respect your choice, but also fully support you. I hope you can in the future. Become a greater scholar than Thales and illuminate the entire history of human cultural development!"

"Thank you father, I will definitely work hard!" Apox was excited by Daves's words, he finally calmed down his excitement, hesitated for a while, then said: "Father...I have one more Request."

"Go ahead, what request?" Daves smiled.

Apox scratched his head, his expression became twisted: "I think...I want to marry Nelia!"

"Who is Nelia?" Daves pretended to be surprised.

"...the daughter of Mirtias, the former naval commander of the Fourth Fleet, and a classmate of Eunice." Apox summoned his courage and finished in one breath.

"Oh... have you discussed with your mother?"

"Father, during this time, my uncle always came to my mother to match me up, so I hope to get your consent first!"

"Will Nelia agree to your marriage proposal?"

"She will definitely agree!"

"Well, I agree, and the wedding will be held when you become an adult." Daves agreed seriously and simply.

"Thank you!" Apox gave Daves a strong hug with excitement.

Davers smiled and patted his son’s immature shoulders, but he exclaimed in his heart: The children are all grown up, each of them will be married and have children, but he is already getting old...

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"My lord, the mouth of the Craty River will be here soon." The captain walked into the cabin and said to Haka who was resting.

"Got it." Hakkar slowly turned over and sat up, then put on a thick leather robe, stood up, and said to Hasdruba, who was still drinking with his head down, "Brother, let's take a look outside. Look?"

"I'm not going!" Hasdruba replied bluntly.

Hakkar knew his temper, and no longer persuaded him. With the help of his servant, he walked slowly out of the cabin.