Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 56: The Second Crotone War broke out

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Kunogorata’s solemn expression relaxed a lot, he thought, and said: “Our war with Crotone may not be resolved in three or two days, so how to solve the supply of tens of thousands of soldiers? Issues that we should focus on."

Marigi immediately answered: "I will rush to the market now, suspend all wheat transactions, and immediately purchase all the flour and other food on the market, to prevent merchants from malicious hype after the news of the outbreak of the war, leading to food Prices have risen. I also recommend going to Heraclea to buy food immediately as a reserve..."

Davers nodded in agreement. Although Melsis was crying, he still cooperated with Mariji to collect money from the treasury.

At this time, Burkos stood up and said: "It is the wheat sowing season. Most of the citizens are going to the war, which will seriously affect the agricultural harvest this year. I propose to suspend mining and organize the thousands of city-state slaves. , To cultivate the land of the citizens, and at the same time give some concessions to the freemen of the alliance, so that they can also take the initiative to help, so that our fields will not lack labor."

"Burkes, you are very considerate." Daves solemnly said: "Cornerus, Kunogolata, and - (Niutum is far away after all, in general Sesta sits in the city, and it is impossible to attend the Senate meeting every time.)" His eyes moved to the back of the venue: "Weissba, Hermon (Hermon has been to Grumentum many times, successfully and Xin Sinagar signed a peace agreement and repeatedly persuaded the small tribe of Lucaria to submit to the alliance. His influence among the Lucanians was stronger than that of Vesbah. In the end, Bagul suggested to Daves, Dave Si proposed the Senate. The senators voted and he became the third Lukaria elder). You will discuss with Burcos and work out a feasible plan as soon as possible to ensure that our food planting and grazing will not be affected by the outbreak of war. There is a problem."

"Okay." Several people replied.

"Felicius, you immediately issue a war mobilization order to all cities in the alliance! In addition, send someone to notify Laos and Castellon so that they can provide reinforcements...oh...and...um... …Tell Castellon to strengthen the city’s defenses and burn the pontoons on the Trionto River!"

Philipsius was stunned. He wanted to say that there was no bridge in the Trionto River, and he could walk through it, but out of trust and obedience to Daves, he immediately saluted and said: "I will send Someone will do it."

"Plessinus." Daves said apologetically: "We have to suspend the construction of the temple and invest all revenue from the treasury in this war!"

"I understand, I agree!" Plessinus replied.

Davers nodded in relief and looked around at the elders in the venue. He clenched his fist, raised his right arm, and said loudly, "My sirs, Crotone has destroyed the city on the Plain of Subari three times. After we defeated it, it must be very jealous of Dioria! Why? Because it is afraid that Dioria will get revenge after it becomes stronger, and it will do everything possible to remove Dioria who is still growing. Asia is strangled in the cradle, so this war is not something we can avoid if we want to avoid it! The war has come, we must unite and defeat Crotone once again, the shame of burning the city, for Dioni The future of the Asian Alliance opens up a broader world!"

"Go to war! Go to war! We can defeat Crotone once, and we can defeat it a second time!" Capus, Antonios, Amintas and other mercenary veterans shouted.

"Fight to the death with the Crotones!!" Scombras, Proxilus and other Amendora veterans responded positively.

"Turiyi must never be destroyed again! We must do our utmost to fight Crotone!" Some of the veterans including Burks, Ansitanos, etc. also expressed their support in indignation.

"We Lukanians are also citizens of the Union, and we will do our best to defend the Dionian Union!" Of course, the two Lukanian veterans, Weisba and Hermon, support Davers' decision.

Amidst the excitement of "declaring war", the two chief executives, Cunogolata and Cornelus, who were still a little hesitant, also decisively stated that they will lead the officials and people in the cities under their jurisdiction to do this. Make all preparations for the war.

"Boom!!!..." While Mariji led the market to buy food, the big bell originally cast for the Temple of Hades was temporarily placed in front of the Great Chamber because the temple was not built. , Was beaten for the first time today. Then the cavalry galloped out, rushing to Amendorara, to Niutum, to Laos, and to Castellon!

The people heard the bells ringing throughout the city, and most of them were still a little at a loss.

At this time, the patrol members ran through the streets and alleys of the city, shouting loudly: "Citizens, please pay attention! Citizens, please pay attention! War has broken out! War has broken out! Citizens who have participated in military training, please Let’s assemble at the square! Immediately gather at the square!..."

On the vast Subari Plain, the cavalry sent out also shouted the same thing in every newly built village.

The war came so suddenly. It is only natural for the people to have doubts and panics, but the rigorous military training in the past six months has allowed citizens and prospective citizens to learn discipline and obedience. They put aside housework, stopped working, and worshipped the gods at home. After praying, hug and say goodbye to your family, bring all your weapons, equipment and rations, and gather from all directions to Tuliyi Victory Square...

Turiyi’s obvious move certainly fell into Tratus’s eyes. He wrote in a secret letter: Turiyi issued a war mobilization order. They rushed to buy food in the market, and there was riots in the port, but it has been Under their control, the situation in other cities is temporarily unknown.

Tratus sent a secret letter. On the way back from the port, he saw free people rushing to their simple shack with sad faces. A trace of apology rose in his heart: After staying here for more than half a year, he gradually liked it. In this vibrant city, he has ridden in a horse-drawn carriage, ate long-running beef and mutton, and watched exciting rugby matches... He admitted that Turri’s life is better than in Croto It is more interesting and more humane. If he is not from Crotone, he would also like to live here for a few years, and then strive to become a Dionian citizen. It’s a pity...

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The passenger ship that Lucias took left the Corati River, and did not return directly to Crotone along the coastline. He went to Castellon first.

At this time, Castellon did not know that the war broke out between Dionia and Crotone, and out of courtesy, they received Lycias.

When Lycias told them the news of "Crotone and the Alliance of Dionia", the generals of Castellon and the senior council members were stunned.

Lysias threatened them and said: "The 40,000 army assembled by Crotone is about to be killed. This is an unprecedentedly large army in Great Greece! Castellon can only break away from the League of Dionia and join Crotone. Tori can be preserved, otherwise he can only be destroyed!"

After a fierce debate in the Council of Castellon, although they are indeed afraid of Crotone’s offensive, since joining the League of Dionia, it has brought them too many benefits: convenient transportation and convenient trade. , The income of the people and the treasury has been abundant, and the status of the city-state has also been improved. So far, Dionia has never discriminated against Castellon. According to the covenant, Dionia has never asked him for any tribute, nor has he asked them to do anything against their wishes. On the contrary, there are They are invited to participate in any important celebration... The Castellon’s favor with Dionia is increasing day by day, and they seem to have found the feeling of a happy and stable life under the shelter of Sybaris a hundred years ago.

In the end, Castellon reluctantly refused Lycias’s request. Chief General Amiklis put it euphemistically: “According to the Dionian Covenant, we have no right to sign any treaties or agreements with other city-states. , So sorry!..."

Lucias left the port helplessly.

At this time, Dionia’s cavalry had arrived and told the Castellon Council: The Alliance is gathering troops, and soon as many as 20,000 troops will arrive here to help defend Castellon. .

Amiklis and others were completely relieved. They started to reinforce the city wall, raise food, burn the pontoon, and close the port according to Dionia's instructions.

Lysias saw the billowing smoke on the Trionto River on the boat, which made him understand Castellon’s determination, and at the same time, he was surprised that Dionia’s influence was so strong that he confirmed his approval Rotone beat Dionia's determination.

The passenger ship he was in quickly moved south, passing by Crimea, and the Crotone fleet had already been waiting there to receive the news of the "war broke out" from Lysias. He immediately raised its sails to Dai The Union of Onia drove away...

At this moment, Daves sent Plessinas to Tarantum under the reminder of Kunogolata, requesting the allies with forty three-layer paddle warships to grant Diony The aid of the Asian Sea prevented the Crotone Fleet from blocking the port of Turri.

However, under the strong opposition of Diomilas, the Tarantum Senate apologized to Plessinas after a heated discussion: Dionia’s request came too late, because it was too late. After the New Year, the Mesapis came to Tarantum to harass them again, and Diomilas led their troops to repel them. The Senate thought that it was necessary to teach Mesapi a severe lesson and knock down their arrogant arrogance, so Diomilas will once again be ordered to lead the army to attack Mesapi’s fortress-Manduria and Tarantum again. The warships have also rushed to the Adriatic Sea, harassing Mesapi’s hinterland and interfering with its reinforcements to Manduria, so they can’t help Dionia, but Tarantum can help Dioni Asia provides affordable food aid, just go to Heraclea and buy it.

Note: Because of the reader’s question, I want to explain the population situation of Great Greece: According to several data, the number of soldiers who invaded Lucania at Turye in history was 10000-15000. Turye Dare to keep such a large number of soldiers away from the city, indicating that there are still many citizen soldiers in the city. Therefore, the author of a document guessed that the population of Turiyi was at least 200,000 at that time (all the number, not just citizens). Other data show that Tarantum had a population of about 300,000 during its most prosperous period. It was a big city not weaker than Athens in Great Greece. Tarantum entered the final stage when Archieta was the consul. The brilliance of the novel is about ten years after the time the novel was written. Therefore, the population of Tarantum at this time is probably not less than 250,000. Then Crotone, which is comparable to it, has a huge geographical area and population. I am afraid it will not be less than this number. The city-states of Lokri and Lijim are relatively small in size and certainly have fewer numbers than the above-mentioned city-states. However, they are the most influential states in Great Greece with a population of not less than 100,000. These major Greek city-states have a combined population of more than one million. If you count Trina, which is located in the Euphemia Plain, and Metapontum, which is famous for agriculture, and other major Greek city-states, the population of Greater Greece might be less than one million. More than 1.5 million people.

Adding part of the population of Lucania, it is normal for Dionia to send 40,000 to 50,000 troops. Don't forget that Dionia is not compared to other long-established city-states. It is an emerging alliance. In terms of population composition, there are naturally fewer old people and more young people from free people from all over the world. My estimate is that the current population of Dionia is around 250,000. Of course, this is only a rough idea, because free people are always influx.