Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 45: Macedonia’s request for help

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Crotto Kataks thought for a while, couldn’t help straightening his chest, and seemed to be proud of his mission, but then he asked: “But many cases are complicated, how can I Ensure that you are as fair and just as possible in the final ruling?"

Daves was satisfied with his son’s hard work and asked questions, and quickly replied: “Then you need to learn more, think more, practice more, and listen more in peacetime to become a wise and firm arbiter. "

Crotto Kataks was moved, thoughtful.

Davos was talking about **** right now, and then asked: "I can see that you have considerable admiration for Lycias."

"Yes, father." Croto Catacs said happily: "Mr. Lycias has a wealth of knowledge and a wise mind. His teaching is also lively and interesting and very attractive."

"Lysias is a well-known scholar in Greece and the pride of the Kingdom of Dionian." Daves said calmly, and then changed the conversation: "What do you think of Kunogolata?"

"Master Kunogolata is your father's best helper. Everyone said,'The Senate cannot be without him.' His departure is a great loss for our kingdom!" Croto Kataks Said with a heavy expression.

"So if you are from the perspective of governing the kingdom, do you prefer Kunogolata or Lycias?"

Daves’s question once again stumped Croto Kataks, he pondered for a moment, but still did not answer.

"My child, if you didn't answer this question according to your preferences, it means that you have begun to realize it!" Daves nodded in relief and said, "Kunogolata does not have Lycias' profound knowledge and Lu Sias is famous throughout Greece, but he has diligently governed Dionia for more than ten years and made great contributions to the prosperity of the kingdom! There are many more commonplaces in Dionia like Kunogolata. The public officials of the United States, who contributed their strength to the power of the kingdom in obscurity, and it is because of them that the Kingdom of Dioria today can create a platform for Lycias and other famous Greek scholars to display their talents and let them It can create a more splendid culture for the kingdom, attract backward barbarians to attach, and make people's lives better!..."

Crotto Catacs pondered for a while, looked at his father, and said seriously: "I see, Master Kunogolata and Teacher Lycias are equally important, but like Kunogolata Citizens like adults are the cornerstone of the kingdom. Without them, there would be no Kingdom of Dionia!"

"Cornerstone!" Davers praised: "It's a vivid metaphor, it seems that you already understand it. When attending a funeral, you should have this mentality!"

"Speaking of debate, this is a good thing." Davers admonished: "You can exercise your thinking, understand the truth, and persuade the other party. But don't get too indulged in it. In the end, it will become a debate for the sake of debate. Those who can talk empty talk, but remember that'doing one thing is worth a thousand words'!"

"Yes, father." Croto Kataks replied respectfully again.

"You father and son are patronizing and chatting, are you thirsty." Kristonia and Cynthia did not know when to wash a basket of grapes and apples, and put them on the stone table: "Come and eat some fruit! "

"Let's go, don't let your mother wait for a long time, or you'll be scolded." Davers said jokingly.

Crotto Kataks smiled.

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At the end of the Corinthian War, Sparta worked hard to surrender to Persia and gained Persian support. Eventually, when the war ended, Sparta and the anti-Spartan alliance signed the "King Contract", which forced it to be the most important thing. The two enemies, Argos and Thebes, each broke up their regional alliances, and at the same time allowed Athens to retain the rule of the northern islands of the Aegean Sea. The three important mainland Greek states were either weak or unwilling to cooperate with each other. Sparta was against it, making Sparta the overlord of Greece again.

Of course, this practice of holding Persian thighs and re-entering the throne does not convince other city-states. The people of many city-states are circulating a saying: "Persia is turning Sparta into a Persian Sparta. "

Of course, the Spartans also heard these gossips, even though Agsilius forced a sophistry and declared: "Spartan is trying to turn Persia into Spartan's Persia."

However, the prestige of Sparta in the Greek city-states has declined significantly, even in the allied states.

In order to restore the image of the overlord, Sparta must take action. It targeted the city-state of Mandinia in the Arcadia region in the central Peloponnese peninsula, accusing this former subsidiary ally in all aspects. Neither obeyed nor loyal to Sparta, so they forced it to tear down the city wall and renew allegiance to Sparta.

After being sternly rejected by the Mandinians, Spartan King Agsipolis led his army to invade Mandinia. After the failed attack on the city, he ordered the soldiers to block the upper reaches of the river flowing through the city of Mandinia, and eventually flooded Mandinia, completely destroying the city.

The atrocities heard by the Hittites really shocked many city-states in Greece. The horrible and **** memories of the Spartans in the past came to mind again, especially in the city-states on the Peloponnese. The act of Spartan authority.

But just becoming the overlord of the Peloponnese cannot satisfy the desires of the Spartans. There has always been a huge shadow in the hearts of the kings and elders of Sparta, that is, the Kingdom of Dionia. Although Dionia and Sparta are now an alliance, both sides are very clear that this alliance is not based on long-term friendship but the need for short-term interests, and the Kingdom of Dionia is still growing, which urges The Spartans had to unite more of the native Greek power in order to contend with this powerful kingdom rising in the Western Mediterranean, so they set their sights on the north of the Peloponnese.

At exactly this time, a messenger regiment came in the territory of Sparta. This messenger regiment came from the wild mountains in the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea.

Macedonia is a weak and backward country far from the core area of ​​Greek culture and located on the northern border of the Greek mainland. Both ordinary Greeks and well-known scholars think this is a country of barbarians and despise them. But the Macedonians are so loyal to Greece, not only their kings have always claimed to be the descendants of the Argos royal family (in the ancient times, many Greek city-states united and chose the Argos as their leader, because the elders Since the return of the descendants of Hercules, almost all important Greek kings have come from Argos, such as the King of Mycenae, Agamemnon. This is why Argosians often call themselves Bis. The reason for the nobility of the Badans), the Macedonian people often regarded the Greeks who settled in the Macedonian territory as their distinguished guests.

However, the Macedonian’s respect for Greece is not valued by the Greek states, because although it has a large territory and a large population, it is surrounded by Illyrians, Dadarians and Serbians. The Reis people, there are still wandering Celts in the northernmost part. These races are not only fierce, but also large in number. The Macedonians are struggling to cope with the long-term invasion and harassment, and their country is also in war for a long time. To good development.

In the 9th year of the Kingdom of Dionia (384 BC), the Macedonian royal family colluded with the Illyrians and launched a larger invasion, driving the Macedonian King Amintas out of Macedonia. Before fleeing Macedonia, the king used to save Macedon’s towns from being looted, and to gain the support of the Greeks. He signed an agreement with the neighboring Kalkidik alliance in the southeast of Macedonia to reduce Macedonia’s flat areas and coastal areas. The town was handed over to the Kalkidijk League.

The Kalkidik League was originally an alliance of some Greek city-states on the Kalkidijk peninsula. The alliance stipulates that the members are completely equal, communicate with each other, help each other, and jointly resist foreign enemies. However, with the addition of some towns and cities in Macedonia, the power of the Kalkidijk Alliance has been strengthened, and it has given way to the powerful state in the center of the Kalkidijk Peninsula-Olympus, which has benefited a lot.

The Olympians began to expect to establish a larger alliance that encompassed the entire Kalkidijk Peninsula and its surrounding areas. Of course, this alliance must be led by Olympus.

One year later (that is, ten years in the Kingdom of Dionian), King Amintas of Macedonia regained the throne with the help of Thessaly and the Kalkidics. After Amintas had secured his throne, he wanted to take back the land he had previously donated. This was rejected by the Kalkidik Alliance city-states headed by Olympus.

At this time, the Sesari also helped Amintas to appeal to the Talkidic. Although the two countries of Sesali and Macedonia have border conflicts from time to time, the Sesari people know very well: once their neighbor Macedonia’s strength is too weak, it will not be able to resist the fierce Illyrians. The Kiddick League is at a disadvantage.

The persuasion of the Thessarians made some city-states in the Kalkidik League begin to shake, especially the two city-states Arcantus and Apollonia. They were worried that the Olympus power would be fast in the long run. Growth, and thus dominate the entire Kalkidik alliance, so secretly sent someone to suggest to Amintas: ask Sparta to intervene.

So, the Macedonian envoy came to Sparta.

In this regard, the Spartan Council of Elders held a meeting to discuss.

The Macedonian messenger persuaded the Spartans without much effort. Because of the painful lessons of the Corinthian War, Sparta opposed any form of Greek city-state alliances and alliances. They even wrote this opinion into the "Great King's Treaty" and forced Argos and Thebes to dismantle the alliance. A Kalkidik alliance came out.