Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 66: Syracuse is ready to go

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Davers turned on his horse, held down the agitated war horse, and said confidently: "Masters, wait for the news of my victory!"

After he finished speaking, he turned his horse's head and clamped his legs firmly. This restless war horse drove him away, galloping north along the long dragon of the line, followed by the spontaneous cheers and cheers of the people. Looking forward to: "Master Daves, please bring them back safely!"

"May Hades bless you to win easily!"

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There are two routes from Turri to Potentia: one is to cross the wooden bridge of the Krati River, go west to Bisignia, then to Cosenza, then turn north, to Vig City , To Laos, take a boat to Picosis, and finally to Potentia, or by land from Laos, via Niutum, Grumentum, and finally to Potentia; the second is To the west from Tuliyi, trek the Tu-Wu Avenue to Niu Tuum, and then north to Potentia.

Due to the completion of the Tu-Wu Avenue, it only takes three days for the brigade to reach Niutum from Turyi. For Daves, who is well versed in war and speed, it is of course a choice. Take the latter route.

On the second day after entering the western mountains, Daves received an expedited report from Grumentum: The Samonaites had taken the city of Poseidonia.

Daves was lost in thought, and soon he approached the two commanders of Antonios and Amintas to discuss together, and finally changed the original plan, and asked the messenger to rush back quickly to inform Grumentum and Picsis was ready immediately.

Three days later, Daves led his army to Rahe Fortress, where he unexpectedly met Hernipolis.

"Heney, why are you here?!" Davers asked slightly surprised.

"I haven't seen you for a long time! I heard that you are going to Potentia with your army, so I came to greet you specially." Henipolis smiled happily and greeted him .

Davers looked at Hernipolis, who was not much different from his own age, and was moved in his heart, but he cautiously asked, "How is the situation in Lars City now?"

"Very stable!" Hernipolis blurted out, seeing Davers with a skeptical look, and then said: "It's really much better! Since Teacher Ansitanos advised me, I have something wrong now. Just discuss with my uncle and the others. Uncle is now willing to implement some of the bills that I have promulgated..."

"That's good." Daves nodded and didn't say much. After all, Henipolis was already the lord of a nation, and he didn't want to make trouble with Laos' internal affairs. He looked at Henipolis. Si, sternly said: "But you came just right, and I am about to find you. I just heard the news that the Samonais have taken Poseidonia."

"I also heard." Hernipolis didn't understand: "Does this have any effect on Laos?"

Daves said bluntly: "I plan to take the army from the port of Laos to Picossis. I calculated the capacity of a passenger ship of 50 people. If you want to carry this army, at least It takes 400 ships, which is not even a cavalry and barracks... Heni, do you think Laos can provide so many ships?" Daves looked at Henipolis with concern.

"Of course there is no problem!" Hernipolis said cheerfully: "Laos can requisition merchant ships to transport troops for the adults...but I have a small request." Speaking of which, Hernipolis Si smiled triumphantly.

"What's the requirement?" Daves didn't have time to laugh with him, and asked directly.

"As a member of the Alliance of Dionia, Laos should send an army to go with Dionia in accordance with the covenant. I hope that I will lead the Laos army to Potentia with you! "Helipolis looked at Daves expectantly. After his initial freshness as a city-state consul, he was a little tired of dealing with so many affairs and facing so many obstructions all day long. Wanting to go out and relax, Davers' arrival provided him with a good opportunity.

"Yes." Daves groaned slightly, and agreed. As an alliance of Dionia, Laos sent troops to be its obligation. Led by Hernipolis, it can also increase the prestige of this young man who has just served as a consul.

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Just as Daves changed the marching route and turned towards Laos, the port of Syracuse had been filled with thousands of ships, and there were thousands of ships outside the port, which almost drove Syracuse The passenger ships and merchant ships of the Sicilian city-states under its control were concentrated on the seas of Syracuse, completely turning the big port (a circular bay formed naturally outside the port of Syracuse) into a land paved with shipboards. In the port and urban area, there are hundreds of thousands of people rushing around for the army’s cross-sea expedition...

Phoebe Das from Sparta was stunned by such a magnificent scene.

Dionysius glanced at him, pointed to the hedgehogs gathered in the harbor, crowded with people, waiting to board the troops, and exclaimed: "Decades ago, Athens sent more than 40,000 troops to Sicily. , Trying to conquer Syracuse. Although we Syracuse did not surrender at the time, we panicked all day long, thinking that the disaster of Syracuse was coming... If today—"Dionysius He shook his fist vigorously, and his accented tone was full of pride and pride: "The Athenians dare to come again. I only need to send half of the army to make them come back and forth!"

Phoebe Das still said unceremoniously: "Dionysius, let’s say nothing else. You sent such a huge army because of the existence of your enemy—Dionia. Right?!"

Dionysius twitched the corners of his mouth a few times, and then laughed: "I am afraid that the Dionians are now having a headache. How can they defeat the Samonais... Phoebe Das, the reason why I am approaching The powerful army of 80,000 people is mainly to deal with the southern Italian coalition forces. Although each of these great Greek city-states is not strong, it is still a bit troublesome to add them together. In addition, after defeating those city-states, they must be stationed in the city. The troops to make them obey, don’t you think?"

Listening to Dionysius' triumphant laughter, Phoebedas felt harsh.

I remember that Dionysius was not so arrogant when he came to Syracuse last time, and he respected him as the messenger of Sparta. Now Sparta is in the quagmire of war, and Syracuse However, its strength has grown rapidly. Sparta’s demand for Syracuse is much greater than Syracuse’s demand for Sparta. Time has changed. When Phoebe thought of this, he forced his dissatisfaction in his heart. Stop talking.

Of course, Dionysius is enough to stop stimulating this young and energetic Spartan general. After all, he is needed to fight Dionia.

The two fell into a cold silence, and both turned their eyes to the harbour under the guard tower.

After a while, Leptinius, the admiral of the navy, boarded the outpost on the western end of Ortigia Island, and said respectfully to Dionysius who was feeling helpless: "Brother, soldiers They are all on the ship, just wait for you to go down and give orders, and then lead them to Great Greece."

"Got it." Dionysius nodded, then said to Phoebedas: "We should go down too, don't let the army wait."

After speaking, he turned and went down the tower, and Phoebe Das followed.

A magnificent four-horse chariot was already waiting under the tower, and Dionysius stepped directly into the chariot without inviting Phoebedas to ride with him.

A guard brought a war horse next to him, and Phoebe Das and Leptinius turned on their horses one after another.

"Go." Dionysius said, and the hundreds of cavalry in front rushed to and fro, shaking the reins with their hands, the horses neighing, and starting to pull the chariot.

A hundred cavalry in the rear also followed the chariot. Dionysius was tightly surrounded in the center. The entire team passed through the tall wall that separated the island of Ortigia from the main city of Syracuse. Passing the center of the city, many people have been waiting on both sides of the street.

When these cavalry passed by, they cheered, and Dionysius kept beckoning in response from the chariot, which puzzled Phoebe Das, who was riding on horseback behind him: it’s not Thira. Do the Cuzans hate the dictatorship of Dionysius? Why does it seem that Dionysius is still loved by the people?

Actually, the Syracuse’s sentiment towards Dionysius is complicated: on the one hand, they hate Dionysius’ high-handed rule and extortion; on the other hand, they also enjoy Dionysius. The security, strength, glory, and pride that Seuss brought to Syracuse, to be able to conquer Great Greece, will inevitably have a large amount of wealth and land flow back to Syracuse, which is exactly what the people desire.

At this moment, Dionysius, standing on the carriage, is enjoying the feeling of waving to the people. Because of fear of assassination and riots, he has not held public gatherings for seven or eight years. He even Think: I heard that Dionia has a "triumphal" victory celebration, which can bestow great glory on the generals who return from victory. This time I have conquered Great Greece. After I come back, I will definitely hold my own triumphal ceremony in Syracuse!

The team entered the port, and the ministers were already waiting in front of the dock.

"Master Dionysius!"

"Master General!"

"General General!"

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Everyone saluted.

Dionysius, dressed in golden armor, got out of the carriage and waved goodbye to everyone.

Finally, he came to Felistos and squeezed his hands firmly: "Philip, after I leave, Syracuse will leave it to you!"

"My lord, don't worry! I will do my best to ensure the safety of Syracuse until you come back from victory!" Felistos said solemnly: "Wait until Marcias leads the team to destroy Li After the city built by the Jim on the Mile Peninsula, you can ask him to return immediately and garrison the city of Syracuse!"