Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 53: Declare war on Lockley

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Actually, there are some cultural ties between Dionia and Lockley. When Turriy was founded, Protagoras, the Athens wise, made laws for it. He did not casually adopt the Athenian law. Instead, he chose the famous Locke because Turri was a city-state with many immigrants and complex sources. On the basis of the law made by Lokri, the lawmaker Zaleukus made Turri’s law. The Alliance of Dionia was established on the ruins of the original Turyi city, and has also absorbed the essence of the original Turyi law.

Zaleukus is known for his severe penal laws. He once stipulated: "Anyone who wants to change any of the current laws must first wrap his neck with a rope. Once his proposal is not available Pass, then he will be strangled to death." Zaleukus law enforcement impartially and impartially throughout his life. When his son broke the law, he had to have his eyes gouged out according to the law, and he did not hesitate to execute it. However, out of father-son friendship, he went out one of his eyes instead of his son.

There are such figures as an example, and there is such a law to govern the Lokerians. Therefore, unlike the enthusiasm and escape of ordinary Greek city-state citizens, the Lokerians are known for their compliance with the rules of Great Greece (of course, there was another Dai Onians), but also let them know how to obey orders, so they can fight against Crotone who is stronger than it.

It may be precisely because of the strict laws that the city-states of Lockley did not choose powerful gods like Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Athena, etc., but chose The two gentle goddesses-Aphrodite, the **** of love and beauty, the queen of the underworld, and Parsephone, the goddess of fertility, have also built magnificent temples for the two goddesses. Therefore, when Dionia holds the Hades celebration on September 9th every year, a small number of Lokri people will also rush to participate, not only because of Turriy’s distinctive rituals and lively scenes, but also because When the Dionians sacrificed Hades, they would also bring along the Queen Parsephone, who celebrated him.

At the same time, because the patron saints of the city-states are two goddesses, the women of Lockley have a higher social status than other city-states. They are allowed to show up in public with a veil, and they also have partial property inheritance rights. This is somewhat similar to Dionia.

However, the two Greek forces with similar cultures and customs are regrettable to become enemies.

Before Flockleon reached Lockley, the Lockley Council knew about the assassination of the Archon Dionia. Although Turriy blocked the city shortly after the incident occurred, Dionia, as the overlord of Southern Italy, is not only Lorraine but also other city-states in the Southern Italy League, as well as Tarantum. More or less eyes and ears are stationed or hidden in the city and port of Turiyi to keep abreast of the movements of Dionia, so that the city-state can make corresponding countermeasures in time. Therefore, as soon as such a big riot occurs, it will naturally be observed by interested people. After quickly ascertaining the situation, they rushed to their city-states by boat or horseback.

Flaucleon set off the next day, but fell behind. His boat entered the port of Lockley. The public officials of the port quickly spread the news to the council in the city. Why the messenger of Nia appeared here at this time was surprised.

A few of Loughley’s generals and councilors knew a little bit about the real inside story of the assassination. For example, General Demodocus, the older brother of Doris, the brother of Loughley’s wife of Dionysius, believed wishfully I am afraid that Dionia was going to protest to Syracuse again, but did not expect Dionia's messenger to appear here.

Although surprised, Flock Leon was invited into the Chamber out of etiquette and respect for Dionia, the southern Italian overlord.

Locry is the same as other democratic city-states. The citizens' assembly is the highest authority. Apart from discussing and deciding important city-state events, the general political affairs are handled by the general executive committee and council.

The council is simply a reduced citizens’ assembly. It divides all citizens participating in the citizen assembly into many groups, usually ten groups. They take turns to participate in city-state politics through the council. Therefore, there are eight in the council at this time. A general and hundreds of members of the council, this is already a big battle, several times more than the number of the Dionian Senate.

Frauklian made a little preparation, and at the invitation of the chairman of the council, he walked to the center of the meeting place.

"Members of Lockley, I, Flaucleon, came here as the messenger of the Alliance of Dionia. I came here to inquire Loughley on behalf of all the citizens of Dionia!" Flaucleon was straightforward. The description came.

As soon as his voice fell, it caused consternation and commotion among the surrounding congressmen. He did not stop talking, but raised the volume: "I think you should all know the great Archon of Dionia, the commander sincerely beloved by the citizens-the terrible incident of the assassination of Daves, which aroused everyone. The anger of the citizens of Dionia! Now, an assassin was captured on the spot. After interrogation, he confided the truth and admitted that he was hired and helped by a Lorola businessman named Auroras in order to successfully sneak into the map. Yi, to the Archon Daves--"

"This is slander! This is framing!" Lorry Chief General Demodocus immediately interrupted Flaucleon's words and retorted loudly: "Lorry will not provoke you Dionia for no reason. ! The Rockies are not so stupid!..."

"But the fact is the fact! After a detailed investigation, Turriy has confirmed everything! The Dionian Senate has repeatedly confirmed and finally determined that the instigator behind this assassination is you, Lokri!" Flaukelion Pointing at the people off the court with righteousness, he shouted angrily.

The council suddenly exploded: "Are all the Dionian Senate idiots! What does this have to do with Lockley? Why don't you ask Syracuse!"

"This is obviously a common tactic used by the adult. He has repeatedly assassinated political opponents against him in other city-states in Sicily!"

"The evidence is conclusive, it must be forged! Dionia only dared to blame Lockley, because you didn't have the guts to provoke Syracuse, even if the businessman named Oro...Auroras was Locke The insider, he may have been bought by other city-states. Have you ever interrogated him by Dionia? It is so easy to conclude that it was our Lorry order!"

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Froucleon ignored their arguments and abuse, and continued: “For this reason, the Dionian Senate and all citizens are extremely angry at Lockley’s despicable behavior and demand that you accept punishment. First of all, to Hardy Si confessed your mistakes and must send an envoy to Turiyi to make a public apology to the Senate; secondly, make compensation to the Dionian people who were injured and killed in this incident; finally—"

Frauklione was undaunted in the face of the indignation, and his voice was firm and loud: "Severe the alliance with Syracuse! If this is the case, Dionia will forgive Lockey’s previous experience. For, and accept you to enter—"

Froucleon was not finished speaking, but he was overwhelmed by angry roars: "Locry didn't do anything wrong at all, why should I accept your unreasonable demands from Dionia!"

"This is a humiliation! A humiliation to Lockley!!"

"This is Dionia's conspiracy! They want to break up the alliance between Lockley and Syracuse!"

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The members of the council were not only scolding, but even a few people rushed to the center of the venue regardless of other people's dissuasion.

The one running in the front was Diopantos, one of the generals. The grumpy general rushed up and punched Flaucleon directly, and he was about to knock him to the ground.

Just as he was about to kick another kick, another general, Metrofinis, hugged him and yelled anxiously: "Don’t violate the sacred tradition of'city-state messengers inviolable', don’t violate Locke. The law in here!"

Hearing the word "law", all the Lockleys who had just rushed up to froze Flaucleon froze.

Metrofinis took the opportunity to shout: "Master Demodocus, if you don't persuade them, they will be severely punished for breaking the law!"

Demodocus, who was watching the excitement on the sidelines, was mentioned by Metrophon. As the chief general, he had to stand up and first defended: "To humiliate Lockley is the enemy of Lockley. Everyone maintains How can the honor of the city-state be regarded as illegal?!"

"My lord, you are right!" Someone immediately agreed.

"Okay, everyone retreat. The meeting place is a sacred place. We Lockley is a civilized city-state, not Turri, so we can't do anything to humiliate the messenger..." Demodocus As they spoke, they stepped forward, and the members of the council obediently returned to their seats.

Demodocus served as Lockley's chief general for nine consecutive years, mainly because of his in-laws, Dionysius. Originally, Lokri and Syracuse wanted to use the power of Syracuse to defeat Crotone, his long-standing enemy, but he did not expect that Crotone was weakened, but he found a stronger Dioni. The Asian League, especially after the establishment of the Southern Italy League, Lorry became even more lonely in Great Greece, so it relied more on Syracuse, which made the Demodocus family more prominent. After Dionysius deliberately supported his eldest brother, Demodocus' influence in Lockley is no longer what it used to be.

Diopantos snorted unwillingly, and then backed away.

Flock Leon stood up swayingly, still reluctant to admit defeat: "The old city of Turiyi was burnt down because of the humiliation of the messenger..."

"The Dionians, if you want to be strong, you have to look at the place. This is not the so-called city-state in the Southern Italian League that pleases Dionian. This is Lokri!" Demodocas sneered. Then, proudly said loudly: "Lorry neither did nor disdain to do anything like assassinating your consuls. Therefore, we reject any unreasonable demands of Dionia. Please go back!"

Reject! Although this answer was expected, Frauk Leon was still delighted. He did not hurriedly wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth with his fingers, stretched his hand in front of Demodocus, twisted it, and then unfolded it. A touch of blood red on the palm. He looked solemn and said every word: "That means war!"