Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 9: After the Battle of Trionto River
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During the Peloponnesian War, Athens sent a large army to Sicily, and was finally defeated by the allied forces of Syracuse and Sparta, and captured more than 6,000 people. At that time, Sparta faced passive beating at sea and on land. The dilemma of being unable to break through the Long Wall of Athens, and they did not slave the 6000 captives to attack the city of Athens. If Daves did this, even if he set a precedent, the words "insidious and cruel" might become his label, not only These city-states in Great Greece will be secretly wary, and even the Dionian people who originally respected him will gradually alienate him. This will undoubtedly be a major blow to Daves' prestige. Therefore, with lofty goals, he certainly wouldn't make the mistake of throwing watermelons and picking sesame seeds. Anyway, the victory is in hand, and he doesn't mind the time to capture Crimea later. Therefore, as soon as the battle was over, he ordered a reserve brigade and more than 5,000 freemen to **** these prisoners back to Turíy, leaving only two legions and two reserve brigades to settle in Castellon.
Compared with last night, the people of Castellon who were delighted by the victory were very happy to vacate the room and prepared a sumptuous dinner, inviting the Dionian soldiers to stay in. Compared with the Legionnaires who entered the city of Castellon, the soldiers and freemen who were equally tired and hungry and had to **** the prisoners, and then walked back to Turri for an hour or two at night, were much harder. However, it is the first time to participate in the battle, and it is such a large-scale battle, you can win. As the participants, they are all with Rong Youyan. Not only do they walk with their heads upright, but they are also powerful in beating the prisoners. I want to return immediately. In the city, find an acquaintance to brag about their heroic deeds.
The conditions of the captive Crotones were the most miserable. They were stripped of their armor and clothing in order to fear that they would escape. They were naked and drove in the dark. When the sea breeze came, they were like those who had already exhausted their body heat. Trembling like a pendulum. Once he walked slowly, the barrel of the stab gun escorting the soldiers hit the body like a whip, and the pain was unbearable.
Kolebs was also one of the prisoners. Although he became a prisoner again, he secretly sighed that his fate was not good, but compared with his comrades around him either died in battle or drowned, he was glad that he could survive, so he comforted those who wept. Compatriots said: "Although the Dionians are hateful, they keep their promises. As long as we follow their requirements, we will be able to return to Crotone alive!"
Even in the dark, the whole city of Turri still came out to welcome the triumphant team. After a day of uneasy waiting, they saw the returning soldiers and more Crotone than last time. The prisoners all understood: The fact that the Dionian army won the battle is an unquestionable fact!
Different from Castellon, the Tureys often shouted the name "Davos" to celebrate this hard-won victory, because they all know that it is the Archon In the Senate, there was a single row of people's opinions, which triggered this battle in advance, and finally won!
The veterans also breathed a sigh of relief, especially Felicius. As the chief military officer appointed by Daves to stay at Turriy, he did not have a single soldier in his hand. He was always worried: Croto The fleet inside will see through the camouflage and land in the port. Now, the return of the three reserve brigades and the freedmen gave him confidence. Moreover, Crotone had this fiasco. I am afraid that self-protection is not enough. How can I dare to land and fight in the Dionian Territory.
Kunogolata and some Tury veterans asked the soldiers about the course of the battle. As Tury, the Alliance of Dionians defeated Crotone, giving them a thrill of revenge.
This evening, both prepared citizens and free citizens who participated in the battle were regarded as heroes by the Dionian people. They enjoyed warm cheers and rich rewards. While they were proud, they were determined to be The confidence of Dionian citizens.
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The chief general of Crimea, Anta Oris, was asleep at home and was awakened urgently. He couldn't believe his ears when he heard the news that the people who rushed to report said that the army of Crotone was defeated. : Yesterday, he saw Crotone’s huge fleet and an army of nearly 40,000 people in the port (he also counted the freedmen and slaves who transported the baggage)-something that Great Greece had never seen before. Such a huge number of troops! Should have swept the Dionian League, why did Crotone lose after only one day? ! How could Dionia have more soldiers than Crotone? ! ! Could it be that Tarantum participated in the war? ! ! ! ……"
Anta Auris, who had countless doubts in his heart, hurriedly put on his clothes and hurried to the north gate, where Euricpus, Pleards and others were already waiting there.
Under the light of the fire, I saw the Crotone people, like mourning dogs, running from the north one after another. Their feet were vain and trance, their faces were full of panic and exhaustion, their helmets were gone, and their breastplates were gone. I also threw it away. I don’t know where I lost my shield spear. I stumbled into the city gate and lay down on the ground, yelling feebly: "Is there anything to eat? Is there anything to eat?..."
Seeing the tragic sight of the Crotone people, Anta Auris suddenly felt anxious.
Finally, they waited for Miron, who had retreated. Although he was also very embarrassed, he was still in good spirits.
"General Miron, what should I do next?!" Anta Oris asked eagerly, which is exactly what the Crimean people are concerned about at the moment.
Milon did not answer immediately, but asked, "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving to death!"
When Anta Auris watched Miron and the soldiers who had escaped gorging on the cold bread, they felt more or less contemptuous in their hearts.
Milon was not in the mood to observe what the Crimean people were thinking. After trekking through the swamp, there was no enemy chasing him, and he gradually recovered his calm. On the way back, he regretted that he had made a series of mistakes because of underestimating the enemy before the battle, which led to the defeat of the battle. Thinking about how to deal with the attack of the winning Dionians... Korimisa is undoubtedly the most important link to save the defeat!
He wiped the crumbs from his mouth with his hand, stood up and put the expressions of the people around him in his eyes: "Everyone... I'm sorry, we were caught in an ambush by the Dionians. We were fighting with them. ...Has a failure, although I don't know how many people have been lost...but definitely not less..."
There were countless soldiers struggling in the water in Miron's mind. He secretly clenched his fists in pain, and let his nails pierce the palm of his hand with blood: "And the casualties of the Dionia soldiers are much less than ours... …"
What? ! ! Everyone was shocked: Tens of thousands of troops went on the march, and they only caused a small loss to the Dionian army. On the contrary, he suffered a heavy loss. It is really unbelievable! How was this battle fought? ! !
"Did the Dionians send a lot of soldiers, more than ours? Or did Tarantum also participate in the war?" Anta Auris asked urgently.
Milon smiled bitterly. He didn't want to tell the truth, but even if he didn't say it, when the Dionians arrived, the Crimesans would soon find out that by then they would be even more dissatisfied with Crotone It is better to be honest and let Crimea prepare early so that the two sides can help each other in the same boat. Therefore, he said truthfully: "Dionia should have dispatched as many people as us, Tarantum did not participate in the war..."
"Are you Crotones made of flour?! It's always so easy to be defeated by the Dionians!" Pleards roared angrily.
He yelled out the voice of Crimea's senior management: the last failure made Crimea very difficult to do, and the messenger of Crimea finally made a promise: he will not be an enemy of Crimea again. , To rescue those prisoners! This time, Crimea ruined his promise and assisted Crotone in attacking Dionia, who had missed Crimea. If it fails again, what should Crimea do?
Milon opened his eyes wide and stared at him angrily. When he was young, he was a champion of the Olympia Games for many times, and later served as the chief general of Crotone for a long time. The kind of power he possessed made Pleards a little frightened, and he avoided Miron’s sharp eyes. , Boldly said: "If it weren't for your Crotone to start a war against Dionia, saying yes,'It will definitely teach Dionia a bitter lesson!' Trust (The last time Crotone’s agreement with Dionia stipulated: Crimea exists as a neutral city-state. However, Crimea was heavily influenced by Crotone and considered himself to be Crotone’s Allied States) before declaring war on Dionia. Now you have lost, and you have lost so badly! What should we do with Crimea?!"
"That's right, if it weren't for your compulsion, how dare we provoke Dionia!" someone in the crowd echoed loudly.
What is forced! You Crimeans don't want to follow Crotone and get some benefits from Dionia! Miron sneered in his heart, but he could not say this, otherwise it would only intensify the conflict.
"So what do you want? Go and negotiate with Dionia?" Miron looked around the crowd and said solemnly: "Now Dionia has the advantage, they only want more. Dai Will Firth take the city of Crimea and slaughter the people of Crimea to avenge his mercenary comrades? Will it turn Crimea into Niutum, controlled by them? Your sub-state?"
After Miron finished speaking, the faces of the Crimesa people, including Attalos, became unsightly.
"Now what we can do is to hold on to the city of Crimea! Dionia does not have a fleet, the sea is under our control, and we can use the fleet to bring food and more soldiers at any time, Dionia People can't trap us!" Miron said emotionally.