Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 57: The preparations of both sides before the start of the war
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Plessinus did not see the several Tarantum battleship units that usually patrol offshore when entering the great port of Tarantum. In spite of this, he continued to ask the Tarantum Senate with a brazen face: even if only a few warships are sent to Turei.
He had a small calculation in his heart: Crotone would never dare to provoke Tarantum when he was at war with Dionia, so even if there were only a few Tarantum warships in Dionia. The east coast patrol serves as a facade and can also act as a deterrent, thus ensuring the basic safety of the coastline of Dionia.
But the Tarantum Senate still persuaded Plessinas, but resolutely refused, letting the cheeky him return without success.
As soon as Plesinas returned to Turriy port, Crotone's fleet arrived, Turriy’s maritime trade route was immediately cut off, and the port fell into panic.
Olivers arrived with a large number of patrol team members to help Mariji maintain order.
After Daves learned of Tarantum’s decision, he pondered for a while, and said to the clerk Aristocrates beside him: "I seem to remember that the Spartan messenger had been to Tarantum. ?"
"Yes, Alistairs reported at the time,'The Spartans wanted Tarantum to abolish our alliance with us and take the lead against us, but they were rejected by the Tarantum Senate.' "
"But it still works." Daves sighed, then sneered: Tarantum, this is to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight! Fortunately, this war will depend on us after all!
"Go tell Aristilas, for the Crotone spy, you can close the net."
"Yes!"
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The Dionians closed the port. In Terratus’s expectation, he had already discussed with the Crotone Clippers that were in charge: every night at the specific Get his information on the beach.
Just as he was writing a secret letter again, the door was suddenly knocked open, and four or five people swarmed in.
In panic, he subconsciously grabbed the papyrus scroll in his hand, and just shouted: "Who are you—" he was pushed to the ground by the person who rushed in, and his squeezed hand was also broken. Opened, the papyrus that had not been torn apart was also taken away, and his face changed suddenly.
"This afternoon, about 10,000 people in Turiyi stationed in the barracks, and a thousand heavy infantry were stationed in the port. It is said that the citizen soldiers of Amendorara are already on their way to Turiyi, Niutu M—" A clear voice sounded above his head: "Tratus, I have to admit that your observation and arithmetic skills are really good. The information written to Crotone is very consistent with the facts. No wonder Ke The people from Rotone will send you to Turei and stay here for half a year. I wonder what your impression of this place is?"
Hearing this, Tratus' heart sank. He already understood that his whereabouts were in the hands of the Dionians.
When he was framed up, he saw a tall, thin, middle-aged man standing in front of him, looking at him with interest.
"What do you want to do to me?" Tratus asked in a dry voice in a low voice.
The tall and thin man didn't speak, took something from someone else, and brought it to Terratus: it was a small wooden knife that was roughly carved.
Tratus suddenly widened his eyes and looked impressive, struggling and shouting: "What did you do to my child?! You caught my child, didn't you?!!! He is only seven years old! Hera is here, please forgive him!!! Forgive him!!! Let me do anything!!!..." He begged and cried till the end.
The thin and tall man said with a grim expression: "Your wife and children are still in the inner city of Crotone, but under the supervision of our people, introduce yourself. My name is Alistairs, and the consul Dai Lord Firth’s intelligence officer (although Daves promised to give him this position, he is still a freedman, not an official), and gives you a choice to do things for Dionia. If you refuse, not only will you die , Your sick wife will die because of lack of money, and your son will become a slave; and if you agree, you will become a citizen of Dionia Your wife is treating the illness, you know that our alliance's medical skills are better than Crotone!" Aristilas paused, seeing Terratus lowered his head and his face was uncertain, so he said in a deep voice: "It's life or death, you choose it yourself."
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At dusk, Crotone’s chief general Miron received a secret report from Turri: This afternoon, Turri began to assemble citizen soldiers. It is reported that about four thousand citizens from the city gathered in Victory Square, and villages outside the city. It is still in the process of mobilization, and a large number of citizens have not yet entered the city of Turiyi. Turri has sent about a thousand soldiers to the port and sent many cavalry to patrol the coast. Amendorara and Niutum have yet to see the troops arrive.
In the past six months, Crotone has learned from Terratus’ intelligence and from the released soldiers. Chief General Milon knew something about Dioria and treated Diornia very well. Be vigilant, so I was prepared in advance, and after helping Crimea to eliminate the mercenaries, he immediately mobilized for war. In order to completely defeat Dionia this time, Crotone and his affiliate Asprostum assembled all the forces they could: Crotone 20,000, Asprostum Three thousand people; Crotone’s ally Siri Din was originally a big city, but in the last raid of the Dionian Alliance, it suffered the most serious losses, but for revenge, it still squeezed out two thousand troops; close to it; Trina of the Bruti also sent a thousand people. This time Crotone did not refuse; only Corenia, Crotone refused its reinforcements, because Corenia was south of Crotone. The League of Thoné’s enemies, Lokri, has not changed much in recent years, but Crotone knows that Lokri has been eyeing the north. If he is at war with Dionia, Lokri will suddenly attack and be captured by it. Corenia's words, then it can smoothly take down Siritian, who is short of major generals, and approach the empty Crotone behind... Therefore, the vigilance and defense against Lockley must not be relaxed.
At the same time, the battle with Dionia should start as soon as possible, and we cannot wait for Dionia’s army to arrive before attacking. Therefore, Crotone turned against the prolonged pre-war preparations of the Greek city-states. This time, it was particularly efficient. Not only did the assembly be completed within a day, but the reinforcements of the allies also rushed to the road under his urging.
In fact, Lorry was very happy to learn that Crotone and Dionia broke out. After discussion, its council sent envoys to Dionia. Who knows that Crotone is not only The road to the north was blocked by land, and there were always Croton civil war ships cruising on the east coast of Greece from the Cape of Alice to the north, forcing the Envoy of Lokri to change course, planning to turn the passenger ship to the southwest. Sicily, turn to Tarantum in the northeast to disembark and make a big circle overland.
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Daves is analyzing Crotone’s military intelligence with the army generals and discussing countermeasures against the enemy. Aristocrates came in and whispered a few words with him. Daves nodded and said, "Let him Two come in."
He turned to the generals and said, "Brothers, Zante Paris and Tolmeide are here."
There was a sudden silence in the living room where I was still arguing.
Zantiparis and Tolmeide hurriedly walked in with a worried expression. Unexpectedly, there would be so many people in the living room, and they were stunned at the time.
At this time, Daves smiled and said: "I was about to call you two, but you came first. We are about to start discussing how to deal with the Crotones. You can come in and talk about your views. ."
Zantiparis and Tolmeide looked at each other, then knelt down on one knee, and said apologetically: "Master Daves... and... fellow comrades, we are really... sorry. It brought war to Dionia, and it also brought you trouble! Timathon and Kriano have been in frequent contact with mercenaries some time ago, and they have repeatedly asked our opinions. We always thought they were just I want to leave here, but I didn’t expect...we--"
"Tima Song and the others have nothing to do with you!" Davers interrupted them, and said with a serious and serious expression: "Everyone has his own ideas and a life he likes to live. You and other hires The soldiers chose to stay instead of leaving, indicating that you agree with Dioria’s system, like living here, and are willing to become citizens of Dionia. Then come and fight with us! In front of Crotone’s army , It’s time to test you! Use your bravery to fight back against other people’s doubts, to prove to the Dionian people that we didn’t misunderstand anyone, and to prove your determination to defend Dionian to the death, let Dionian The people voluntarily open their arms and welcome you!"
"Daves is right! Zantiparis, Tolmeide, let us fight together and defeat the Crotones! Take revenge for Timathon and them!"
"Great, we can finally fight together again!"
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Amintas and Antonios expressed their warm welcome to Zanteparis and Tolmeide, and they were relieved.
Note: The fourth volume of this book has come to an end when the Crotones assembled their army to attack the Alliance of Dionia. Want to know if Dionia can survive the fierce attack of the Crotones? Can it be reversed and won? Please see the next volume: Southern Italy Overlord
I remember that the last novel "From City State to Empire" was stopped when I was preparing to start writing the volume of "Southern Italy Overlord". After so many years, I have been a pity in my heart. This time I rewrite it here. Can be regarded as a long-cherished wish.