Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 60: Retaliation (continued)

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Okriton heard it, he was surprised at first, then angry, he couldn't help but shouted and asked: "Why are you doing this?! Even if there is a grudge between you Magonyd family and Hanno-sama, But you are a Carthaginian, and there is still Carthage in your body that established the blood of Queen Dido. How can you do such a wrong thing that threatens the survival of all Carthaginians!..."

"Are you here to teach me?" Although Hakkar's voice was soft, it was like a cold wind blowing, which made Okriton cold and immediately drove him away The dissatisfaction in his heart made him calm down quickly: "I... Master Haka, even though you have played for Dionia now, you are still a Carthaginian. I hope you can stop'letting Donummibi' The demi-humans continue to invade the territory of Carthage's practice, give your compatriots a way to survive!"

Okliton lowered his posture, with a very earnest tone.

"I did this to give my compatriots a way to survive." Hakkar suppressed his lazy expression, and said with a serious face: "If Carthage continues to fight against Dionia in secret like this, against Carthage No good! In a few years you will find that Carthage is completely isolated in the entire Western Mediterranean, and even the closest Phoenician allies will be far away from you one by one..."

"Since the signing of the peace agreement with Dionia, we in Carthage have been re-adapting to the new order in the past few years and are busy restoring trade. We have never thought of secretly confronting Dionia. More I haven’t taken any hostile actions. I don’t know why Lord Haka said that! On the contrary, Dionia incited the East Numibians to invade Carthage. This was a violation of the agreement. Did Dionia want Tore up the good image of "keeping your promises" that I have always advertised, have you declared war on Carthage again?!" Okriton said with an indignation filled with righteous indignation.

Hakkar looked at him coldly, and whispered a word: "Marsili tribe."

This voice immediately pierced Okriton’s disguised anger. He wanted to defend, but he heard Haka continue to say: "I need to recite the full text of the secret talks between Carthage and the Masili tribe. Right?"

Okri suddenly became discouraged, and was even more shocked that Carthage was under such terrible surveillance by Dionia.

"From the conspiracy between Carthage and the Masili tribe, you can see that your Carthage Senate still has some kind of illusion. But I believe you who have witnessed the great city of Turiyi with your own eyes In other words, even if the Masili tribe gets your help and really unifies the various tribes of Sinumibia, it is just a small trouble for the now powerful Kingdom of Dionian. We even need to move out easily. Two or three legions can completely put it down. But for you Carthage, this will be a disaster related to the survival of the city, so the kingdom let the East Numibians attack Carthage to make you truly Realize how weak Carthage is now!"

Hakkar motioned to his servant to pour himself a little wine, and then slowly turned the glass with one hand, his expression became serious: "I am a Carthaginian, and I know my compatriots well. Most people like to do business rather than start wars, they like to enjoy more than suffer on the battlefield, and are more afraid of death... So even when Carthage was at its most prosperous, they still could not defeat the Greeks in Sicily, because the Carthages were originally. It is not a people who likes to fight. It lacks bravery and tenacity. It used to allow Numibians and mercenaries to fight for you. Now you have no support. I think the elders of Carthage can still have what remains in their hearts. Ambition is extinguished, let the people do what they want!

For example, in the past, Carthaginians didn’t like bathing very much. Ever since the Dionians invented the baths, Carthaginians began to like bathing. In the past, Carthaginians didn’t like to go inland for business. , Because the traffic is very inconvenient, but since the Dionians built wide and flat avenues, Carthage merchants also frequently went deep into the mountains of Bruti, Lucania and other mountainous areas to obtain trade profits... And like me just now As long as the water pipe you talked about, as long as it is put into use in the ordinary city of the Kingdom, I can guarantee that it will not be long before the Carthaginians will figure out how to make it so that they can enjoy the clean water without going out... like this example. There are many more.

You see, although the people of Carthage seem to hate Dionia on the surface, in fact they always pay attention to the new things created by Dionia and enjoy the huge trade created by Dionia. System...So why not let Carthage be completely integrated into this system? In this way, the safety of Carthage will be completely guaranteed, and the people will enjoy everything that Dionia has built with peace of mind. I believe in the abilities of the Carthaginians. In a few years, they will become richer than before! "

Okliton was silent.

Hakkar didn't speak any more, but gently stroked the warm water with his hands.

After a while, Okriton asked in a low voice: "You mean...let Carthage and Dionia form a true alliance?"

"With Carthage's current weak strength, it is impossible to establish an alliance equal to Dionia, and can only become an ally attached to Dionia." Haka said very bluntly: "Of course. I suggest that Carthage should be the free city of the Kingdom of Dionian. Just like Tarantum, you should know how comfortable the people of Tarantum are now..."

Okliton’s face became a bit ugly. He suppressed himself and didn’t let his anger rise again, but listened to Hakkar’s leisurely saying: "I know you can’t call the shots in this matter. It’s up to the Senate to make the decision, but I hope you’d better make the decision faster, because your collusion with the Masili tribe is well-documented. Once the Masili people stir up trouble in the West Namibia, then Dai The messenger of Onia will go to Carthage and ask you about breaking the peace agreement.

At the same time, the three legions of Sicily will assemble quickly, ready to land in Africa at any time. By then, the situation in Carthage will not be as easy as you talk to me now. "

Okliton's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly said: "Master Haka, we have some verbal agreements with the Masili tribe, but that is only for the East Numibians—"

Hakkar interrupted him unceremoniously: "This is the end of the discussion about this matter. What choice Carthage should make? Go back and think about it yourself, and let those stupid elders Consider it carefully. Now let us talk about another matter, which is also another matter you come to Turiyi to discuss with your Majesty.

Don’t you feel strange? A few years ago, the precious metals shipped by Dionian cargo ships from Iberia were sold to all merchants in Carthage regardless of each other, but since last year, they have been sold only to merchants belonging to the neutral faction..."

Okliton looked at the young man opposite with a weird smile on his face, his heart suddenly jumped, and he said in surprise: "Could it be you--"

"Yes, this is also my suggestion to your majesty." Hakkar said lightly, turning his head to look at the servants: "The water temperature is a bit low, let them heat it up."

"Master, but your body--"

"I feel good today, it doesn't matter if the water temperature is higher."

The servant looked at Okriton, who was a little ugly. Although he was a little worried, he didn't dare to violate Hakkar's order, so he ran to the wooden door and gave instructions to the slave who was waiting outside.

Of course, it’s impossible for Okriton to suddenly violently hurt people, but his eyes are full of guard and caution when looking at Hakkar, as if facing a rival: this young man who looks ill is so terrible. , Every measure implemented against Carthage hit the fragile place of Carthage hard.

Haka took a sip of wine slowly, then looked at the remaining bright red wine in the wooden cup, his eyes became dignified and distant, he murmured: "When I was 5 years old, I was a little sensible. I know from others why I am different from other children, because I may not live a few years before I die;

When I was 9 years old, my father returned from a defeat in Sicily. He was depressed all day long. He often locked himself in the house because of hearing other people's ridicule. In the end he committed suicide...

When I was 13 years old, I followed my brother to the unfamiliar barbaric land in Iberia, and my uncle Margot told me, ‘this is to give the Magonyd family a bright future. "But I actually understand in my heart that this is because my uncle failed in the power struggle in Carthage and had to find a way out for himself;

When I was 27 years old, the people of Carthage were annihilated by the Sicilian army. Under the instigation of some people, they furiously attacked the Magonis elders, forcing them to be unable to survive in the city. I could take my family and flee to Iberia, but Dido and I decided to find a way out for ourselves...

After experiencing so many things, I understand a truth. If you do something wrong, you will be punished by the gods, and you will have to pay a heavy price for it. The Magonis family has come to this point and is constantly paying The result of debt! But—"

Hakkar's gaze stabbed at Okriton like a blade, and his voice was cold and stern: "What role did you Hannos play in that war?! The commanding general Montead, whom you highly recommend, Nuo, Annobas and others are all incompetent. The failures again and again not only consumed a lot of Carthage’s war resources, but also frequently hit the confidence of the people of Carthage! In my uncle and brother in Sicily When fighting hard, not only did you fail to provide them with your full support, but instead used various means to reduce assistance to them and denigrate their achievements!... If you didn’t know that you were all native Carthaginians, I’m afraid I would doubt you. It is the inner response of the Dionians!"