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Chapter 1227 Joining forces at the gates of Athens
At this moment, Carias walked into another military tent, where Clotokatax and Printors were waiting.Kalias lied, and they did not go to Argos. In fact, Crotok Cartaxus could directly refuse to meet the Athenian envoy, but this polite prince thought that doing so would be detrimental to people like Athens. It was a humiliation for the city-state, so I found such a reason, and I could also use the "surrender of Argos" to stimulate Athens.

"Kalias, what's the result of the negotiation?" Clotokatax asked with interest.

"Your Highness, the chief general of Athens said that he wants to go back to discuss this matter, but I don't think Athens will agree." Karias stated his judgment truthfully.

"Athens is facing such a predicament. They are not planning to surrender. Are they preparing to be destroyed together with the city of Athens?!" Clotokatax was surprised and a little regretful, although he failed to enter the Dionysian School. However, he had always had good grades when he was studying at Thurii School since he was a child. Since most of the teaching materials came from Athens, especially grammar, rhetoric and speech (after all, the Athenians created the glory of Greek civilization), he has always had a fondness for Athens in his heart. Good impression.

"After all, Athens used to be the overlord of Greece, and now it is one of the most powerful countries in Greece. It is understandable not to be reconciled to admitting defeat." Printols saw his thoughts and reminded: "But if we want to attack Athens, Corinth must be conquered first.”

"But the walls of Corinth are thick. It may not be easy to conquer it in a short time." Although Clotokatax said this, he still cast his hopeful eyes on Printors.

"Your Highness is right. The city of Corinth is not like ordinary Greek cities. Its city defense facilities have obviously been carefully constructed. It is impossible to capture it without a hard fight." Printors looked solemn. Said.

"I think this may be related to the fact that the Spartan coalition forces stormed the city of Corinth for several consecutive years during the Corinthian War. The Corinthians must have had more experience in how to defend the city of Corinth after that fierce city defense war." Karias interjected from the side.

"This is a bit troublesome..." Crotokatax looked worried. Although he was a little reluctant when Davos asked him to serve as the commander of the expeditionary army at the beginning, after this period of battlefield After tempering his career, he not only adapted to battlefield life, but also began to enjoy the glory of battlefield victory like other generals. So at this time, he was really eager to go north to join forces with Patroclus and share the conquest of the great city of Athens. The glory of the city.

At this time, the guard came in and reported: "Lycomedes wishes to see you."

"Invite him in quickly!" After Clotokatax said, he immediately adjusted his clothes and headed towards the door of the tent.

Clotokatax treated Lycomedes with such courtesy not only because Lycomedes was the head of Mantinia, but Mantinia is now the most determined Dionia in the Peloponnese Peninsula. and the only ally (Messenia and Lagnia are now two regions controlled by Dionia, and they are completely under the command of Dionia and are not counted as allies. Argos was forced to surrender. , loyalty has yet to be tested), and also because Lycomedes personally led the army to join the Dionian army and participated in the battle against the Argos army. After defeating the Argos army, he also took the initiative to ask Clotho Cartaxus proposed that he was "willing to surrender Argos" and succeeded in the end, so Cloteaucartaxus valued him particularly.

"Your Highness Crotokatax, I would like to ask for your permission to go and surrender to Corinth."

As expected, Lycomedes went to the Three Treasures Palace for no reason, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he surprised Crotocatacus. He hurriedly asked: "Lord Lycomedes, are you sure that the Corinthians will open the city and surrender?"

Lycomedes said seriously: "I'm not sure, but I can give it a try. I know the Corinthians quite well. Although Corinth is a strong country, the Corinthians are not good at fighting. They have no fertile land." The land can be cultivated, and the only way to rely on it is to use the isthmus for sea and land trade. Therefore, most of the Corinthians are good at doing business. The unbelievable happens.

I just heard you talking about the Corinthian War outside the tent. In fact, the reason why the Corinthians were able to hold off the Spartan coalition's attack for a long time was mainly due to the continuous support of the troops and supplies from Athens and Thebes. At that time, there were many The Corinthian people quietly united and surrendered to the Spartans. If reinforcements had not been received in time, the outcome of the war would have been completely different.

And now that we have defeated the Greek coalition, the Peloponnese is basically under our control, and I heard that another Dionysian army that landed in Thessaly has joined forces with the Thebans and even invaded. Attica.In this way, the Corinthians not only have no support, but also face the huge danger of being attacked from both sides. I think the smart Corinthians will see the situation clearly at this time and will not stupidly stop us from going north. "

"Great! Then please, sir, please go to Corinth in person!" Clotokatax said happily.

"After listening to Lord Lycomedes, I have a small suggestion." Printols interjected, "The envoy from Athens came to the camp just now to ask for a truce and peace—"

"The Athenians are going to surrender so soon?!" Lycomedes was a little surprised.

"They just asked for an armistice, but we refused, and the Athenian envoy was Callistratus," Callias said.

After hearing this, Lycomedes felt something in his heart, and his face suddenly lit up with joy: "I understand. I will mention this matter in front of the Corinthians. I believe I can persuade them to surrender!"

Lycomedes left the military tent and went straight to the city of Corinth.He was once somewhat dissatisfied with Dionia's gift of Tegea territory to Mandinia, because this directly led to the isolation of Mandinia from other city-states in Arcadia, but now that the matter is over, Lyco Medes had to accept the reality and quickly changed his mind, firmly believing that "the only way out for Mandinlia is to follow Dionia closely!"

So when the Dionysian army withdrew to Lagnia and the Greek coalition forces surrounded Mandinia, it was he who convinced the people and always stood firm without surrendering, which ushered in today's great situation.Now he only hopes to do his best to let Dionia win the Greek war as soon as possible, so as to fulfill Dionia's promise to Mantinia.

The Corinthians are indeed smart. Although Callistratus falsely claimed that "he went to see the commander of Dionia in order to retrieve the remains of the Athenian citizens who died in the battle," this could not fool them. They already knew that "Dionia" "The Oonian army invaded Attica", so I suspected that the Athenians wanted to make a truce and negotiate a peace. If the Athenians surrendered, Corinth would be a fool to continue to hold on!
So when Lycomedes entered the city and explained his intention to the Corinthian senior officials, they got what they wanted.

What's more, the request made by Dionia was easy for Corinth to accept: to join the New Greek Alliance led by the Holy Kingdom of Dionia.

Lycomedes did not mention the request to "let Corinth dissolve its alliance". He did not mention this request when he lobbied Argos before. In fact, Dionia only asked Athens, because Athens' maritime alliance not only included love There are many islands in the Aegean Sea, and there are also some allies among the coastal city-states in Macedonia and Thrace and the coastal city-states in the Ukxing Sea. This range is too wide, and this is something that Davos, who wants to unify the Mediterranean, cannot allow. .

Joining the New Hellenic League is no different from joining the Peloponnesian League and the Greek League. For Corinth, which has been reduced to an ordinary powerful country and does not have much ambition. Even the Corinthians feel that this will have a negative impact on Corinth's future. Maritime trade has great benefits, because since the establishment of Dionia, Corinth has been the city-state with the most trade with Dionia on mainland Greece.

Clotocathus led his army into Corinth smoothly, then went north along the eastern coast of the isthmus, and soon approached Megara, a city-state in the middle of the isthmus.

There are mountains as barriers on both the south and north sides of Megara. If it is determined to defend, it can stop the Dionian army for a period of time. However, the northern part of Megara borders the Attica region. The people of the city-state just saw this a few days ago. Seeing the scene of the Athenian soldiers fleeing in panic and the Dionian army aggressively invading Attica, the timid Megarians did not think that their weak self could withstand the two-sided attack of the powerful Dionian army. Under the persuasion of the Corinthians , Megara obediently joined the New Greek Alliance.

Clotocathax led his army through the territory of Megara easily, entered the Attica region, and successfully joined Patroclus' army.

The Athenian citizens on the top of the city felt palpitated when they saw another mighty Dionian army coming from the Dionian military camp outside the city.

In the days since Callistratus left, urgent military mobilization has been going on in the city of Athens, and all citizens and foreigners who can fight have been organized (Athens has a large number of foreigners who have settled there for a long time). In Attica, they paid taxes like citizens and even assumed some obligations of military service, but never had the rights of Athenian citizenship) and prepared for defense.It is not only to ensure the safety of the city of Athens, but also the port of Piraeus and the long wall connecting the port and the city.

Several well-known Athenian orators, headed by Isocrates, gave speeches many times in the Agora Market, Dionysus Theater, Athena Square and other crowded places in Athens, motivating citizens and foreigners to defend the city. Athens fought bravely against the Dionysian army.

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