Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 68: Fidun

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"It's over! Our port is going to be blocked, Lijim is over!!"

"Atilly Cruise, you must immediately let Dionia send a fleet to drive away the Messina people!!"

"Send an envoy immediately to make peace with Dionysius! Dionysius’s enemy is Dionia, not us! As long as we offer him gold and silver, he will accept Li Jim!"

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"Enough! You all give me peace!!" Attyly Cruz roared, making everyone stunned.

"The Syracuses are still at sea, so you panic like this! If you wait for them to land, don't you have to surrender immediately! Look at you like this, not even an ordinary citizen soldier! Dioni Hughes wanted to occupy Lijim so that he could monopolize the Strait of Messina and obtain huge wealth. He would not agree to our negotiation! Whoever talks about this betrayal of the city-state interests, I will ask the guards to send him to the sea. Feed the fish!..." Attyly Cruz yelled angrily, not only scared the person who had just said that he was going to "negotiate" and lowered his head quickly, but also made everyone else look ashamed.

Then, he cast his gaze on the only man in the city hall who did not yell or panic, and asked with a serious expression: "Fedun, in the face of this terrible situation, what advice do you have? ?"

Fidun, known as the Likim citizen who is the least like Lijim, has a tough personality, serious work, and very decisive. When he was elected general for the first time, he did not listen to anyone’s persuasion and intercession, and strictly investigated the port’s tax evasion. As a result, he offended a large number of Lijim merchants, and Lijim was originally a city-state with developed commerce and wealth. The members of the council of people made up their minds, and Feidun has not been elected to the generals and councils since then. It was not until last year that Syracuse’s soldiers had reached the other side of the strait that the panicked Lijim people thought of this bold citizen again, and he was elected as a general again.

At this moment, he said solemnly: "Syracuse’s army is landing in Lokri. Although it is not too far from Lijim, the Montalto Mountains (the southernmost point of the Apennines, the highest peak is nearly 2000 meters). ) It is difficult to be overrun. If Syracuse wants to attack us, he can only reach Lokri through the rugged mountain road along the coast. Therefore, as long as we send troops to hold the mountain pass, Syracuse’s soldiers will not be able to play a role... "

Attilly Cruise said excitedly: "You are the same as I thought!"

Fidun didn’t care that the chief general used his own idea to put gold on his face, but continued: “Of course, we must be careful of the Syracuse from Lokri to the west, past the coast that connects the east and the west. It’s the famous old road to Medema, and then go south to attack Taurena, thus opening up the way to attack Lijim!"

"This is indeed a very worrying issue!" After Fidon said, Attyli Cruz's confused thoughts were sorted out, his eyebrows were tightly folded together, and he pondered for a while. Said loudly: "We must remind Taurena to strengthen our defenses and be alert to enemies that may attack from the north! And we must also send troops to reinforce Taurena, otherwise, with its strength, even with the Maro River as a barrier, it will be difficult to resist. Live the attack of Siracusa’s army!"

The people who were panicked before now nod their heads in agreement.

Attilly Cruise ignored them, but asked hurriedly and humbly: "Fedun, what else do we need to consider?"

"This war broke out, it is inevitable that our trade channels will be cut off. Everyone, please stop worrying about your own trade." Feidun said seriously: "Our original warships, even if they stay here, Nor is it an opponent of the Syracuse fleet. It is better to hand it over to Dionia, at least they can make up a relatively powerful fleet and create some trouble for the Syracuse people..."

Some people looked ashamed by what Feidun said.

"You are so right! That's why I handed over the warship to the Dionians!" Attili Cruz took the conversation immediately.

Some people dissatisfied and retorted: "The Syracuses are not fools. They may use a fleet to bypass the coastal trails and land near Lijim!"

Fei Dun shook his head and said: "We all know that most of the coastline near the end of the Strait of Messina is cliffs with dense reefs, and there are very few good beaches and bays. The two best places are still occupied by us ( It refers to the city of Lijim and the port, which are located in two separate places.) Therefore, we just went to garrison the remaining beaches. I believe that no matter how strong the army in Syracuse is, they will not dare to face our defensive battlefield. , Landing at a huge sacrifice."

Fedun’s words dissipated a lot of panic in everyone’s hearts. Attilly Cruise took advantage of the situation and said: "Now I propose that Fidun be the commander of Lijim’s army."

Almost no one objected.

Fidun accepted the appointment with a solemn expression, and then said to the chief general: "Master Atili Cruz, while strengthening our defenses, we must also immediately ask Dionia for help! If Syracuse and Lokri Attack Taurena with all strength, even if the soldiers of our two cities are together, it is difficult to resist!"

"Don't worry." Attilly Cruise had already figured out the joints at this moment. He barely squeezed out a smile and said: "The news that the Syracuses have landed in Locke is believed to be Dionia, Crotone , Siriting...These city-states will soon know that the army of the Southern Italy Alliance will soon be formed. How can the Syracuse people dare to fight us with all their strength when facing a war?!"

"That's right! That's right!..." The others responded.

"Of course, we should also get in touch with Dionia quickly, tell them that we are in our current situation, and discuss the next move with them...Considering that there are already enemy fleets cruising in the eastern seas of Great Greece, We must immediately send an envoy to take a fast boat, take the west coast to the port of Knapetia, and go to Turíy..." Attyli Cruz made a decision.

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The shocking news of "The Army of Syracuse has landed in Lokri" quickly spread throughout Great Greece. The reaction of the Dionian people was much calmer than that of other city-states. Those who have not yet suffered failure firmly believed in theirs. The Legion, their Senate, especially the consul who believes in their magic.

Cunogolata and Cornelus ran into each other on the way to the Senate.

"The worst thing finally happened. The people of Syracuse really came. I heard that the army led by Dionysius was no less than 100,000 people!" Cornelus said melancholy as he walked. .

"So we must immediately let Hironimos form the two new legions!" Kunogolata's mood was not much better than Cornellus's: "Felicius and Ansitano Si should already know the news, I hope they can urge Crotone, Siritin... these allies as soon as possible to organize the allied forces quickly!"

"The big storm is coming. Everyone is in the same boat and no one can escape. I believe Crotone and Siriting will not hesitate anymore this time." Cornelus is still more convinced of this. .

"Yes, now I can only rely on them for the time being!" Kunogolata sighed, and at the moment of crisis did he realize that whether it was the Dionian people, the Senate or the young consul It is quite dependent: "Where is Lord Davos? Does he already know the news of the Syracuse army coming?"

"Yesterday there was an emergency report from the north. Master Davos led his army to Rahe Fortress, ready to go to Laos and take a boat to Picosis...From Rahe Fortress to Turiyi, the messenger It will take a day to get more lashes out. I believe he has arrived at Picosis, is with Anta Auris, and will soon know the news of'Syracuse's invasion of Great Greece'." Cornelus said.

The senators in the Senate are closely watching Davers's movements. Kunogolata has been so busy helping Sekelian to build a naval port these days and forgot to inquire about Davers.

"I hope he can repel the Samonaites as soon as possible! Come back soon!" Kunogolata said expectantly.

At this time, they were about to pass through Victory Square, and a group of children in the square were playing, and some young people were practicing running around the square (mainly the arena and other venues in Turei were occupied by the people to play the ball. This type of competition has led to the rapid expansion of the city’s stadiums in the city of Turei, which is not enough for people to use for fitness and sports training). Read the copied book slowly...

In the center of the square, there is a temporary wooden platform. The teachers of the School of Mathematics are spreading simple arithmetic knowledge to the public. Therefore, many people are attracted to watch and listen and learn. A good habit developed by a disciple of Pythagoras, and has been sticking to it, because the dean of the School of Mathematics, Mento Tik Els, has always believed that this is the best way to expand the influence of their academy and attract good students) .

Since Lycias became the dean of the Faculty of Letters, he has not to be outdone, and sent teachers to Victory Square every day, standing in front of the bill board under the steps of the Senate, reading the contents of the newly promulgated bills to the public. , Explain some applications of common grammar, point out some rhetorical errors in the announcement (which makes the scribes of the Senate be cautious and afraid of making mistakes), and by the way talk about the legal provisions of Dionian, as well as the debate skills, which are naturally also attractive Many people listened and learned.

In such a lively square, vendors are of course indispensable, although Turiyi City Hall has regulations: vendors are not allowed to set up stalls in the square. But this can’t be troubled by the shrewd Greek businessmen. They carry wooden blues and push wooden carts with snacks, fruits, syrup, etc., wandering around the square, making a lot of money in one day...Even in Thira Today, when the army of Kuzha struck, the excitement of the square has not been reduced by half.