ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 236 Hilos’ decision
The captain continued loudly: "Legion engineers often tell us, 'Building flat avenues can make it easier for us to walk, digging ditches can take away sewage and garbage and keep the city clean, and elevated water bridges can directly introduce clear streams into the city. It saves us the trouble of carrying water back and forth, and we can continue to use water...'.

Chief Executive Hilos also told us that Lord Daves said, 'All the convenience facilities that Tulii has, other Dionian cities must also build them, so that every Dionian citizen should be able to build them regardless of whether they are in Tulii. , or in other cities, you can enjoy a clean and convenient life! ...'"

The captain's excited voice caused some of the soldiers to look at him. Sisprotis was afraid of causing any misunderstanding and could not say anything more. The captain did not want to say anything more to the Crotone envoy who looked down on the Lucanians. .

Sisprotus walked forward silently. He even saw some scholars who looked like measuring something on the street corner with instruments (it was a right-angle measuring instrument, used to measure whether the building is vertical), and some people used lime powder on the roadside. Draw lines and tell the soldiers where to dig ditches... Everyone looked very focused, which touched Thesprotis somewhat.

The Greeks could build solemn and magnificent temples, large-scale arenas, exquisite and solid theaters... They had the most advanced architectural techniques in the Mediterranean of this era, but they would not apply them to the infrastructure that improved people's lives. The people are also accustomed to the simplicity of material life, and invest all their energy in the political life, sports, competitions, and drama of the city-state... It seems that only the Dionysians are good at roads, bridges, ditches, aqueducts, etc. The Greek city-states were unwilling to invest a lot of manpower and material resources in infrastructure. Sisprotus had not been to the newly built Thurii, but the Dionysian Avenue was quite famous throughout southern Italy.It seems that even the barbaric Lucalia mountain people are very yearning for the lifestyle created by Dionysia. It must have its attractions... Sisprotis thought in his heart, unknowingly I came to the city hall of Asprostum and met Hieros, who had just taken office less than two days ago, and the temporary garrison Asistes.

After listening to Thesprotes' request, both Hieros and Asistes were a little surprised: they had just fought bloody battles with the Crotones, and they had become allies in the blink of an eye. The Crotones who were once enemies were now Ask them for help…

Even though these two generals have been on the battlefield for a long time, they were emotionally difficult to accept for a while.

Hilos said cautiously: "Helping Crotone defend Locri means that Dionia will go to war with Locri. Such a major decision is not something we can decide and requires the permission of the Dionia Senate. "

"Of course we understand that another of our envoys has already taken a fast boat and rushed to Thurii. However, Locri's army has invaded our land and is burning our villages and massacring our people... Waiting for Dai When the order from the Onian Senate arrives, how many people in Crotone will lose their lives! How many houses will be burned down!..." Sisprotus begged, and even burst into tears as he spoke. : "Dionia has always kept its promises since its establishment. As an ally of Crotone, is it possible to just watch the Crotone people suffer and not save them?!"

The two generals, who did not have much political experience, felt a little embarrassed. Asistes tried to persuade him, but on the grounds that the matter was important and we needed to discuss it, he forcibly took away Thesprotes who was wiping his tears.

By the time he returned to the hall, Hilos had regained his composure after thinking: "Asistes, I am ready to agree to the request of the Crotone envoy and send troops to the west bank of the Tachinadi River to prevent the Locris from entering Crotone. The heart of Tone.”

"What?! You started a war with Locri without the permission of the Senate. Lord Davos will be very angry!" Asistes remembered that when Sesta made his own decisions in Niutum, he suffered a lot. When Davos criticized something, he immediately shook his head like a rattle: "No! This definitely won't work!"

"Whoever says to stop the Lokri people must go to war with them, we can do this..." Hilos expressed his consideration carefully.

After hearing this, Asistes thought carefully and looked a little worried: "Would it be too risky to do this?! What if Locri launches an attack on our troops regardless of all costs?"

"Asistes, you have to know that although the Dionian Alliance has been established for less than a year, our reputation in Magna Graecia is very high, not only because of our continuous military victories, but also because Lord Davos led us Always stick to your beliefs! When we were very weak, facing the persecution of the powerful Crotone, we still did not give up our alliance with Thurii. Now our allies are asking us for help, and we are helping if we can If we don’t lend a helping hand, then what effect will the defensive alliance treaty just signed with Crotone have?! What will the Crotone people think?! When we came, Lord Davos and the Senate warned us to fight with Crotone Can a peaceful and friendly situation be achieved in Tone?! Can other Magna Greek city-states still believe that we, Dionia, can stick to our promises? I know Lord Davos. Faced with this situation, he will definitely send troops without hesitation. Protect Crotone! If Locri dares to attack, he will launch a counterattack without hesitation!"

After Hilos said these words seriously, Asistes was a little moved. He defended himself in a low voice: "It's not that I disagree with sending troops, I just want to get Lord Davos's order first."

"This round trip will take more than a day at the fastest. By the time the order arrives, the Locri people may have crossed the Tachinadi River and caused great damage to the suburbs of Crotone. Since we want to assist Crotone You have to show up when they need it most!"

Hieros looked firm and spoke forcefully, and Asistes was moved: "Okay, I agree to send troops. However, we must send a messenger to Thurii as soon as possible to explain our decision!"

"It should be!" Hilos nodded.

Sisprotis was notified by Hilos: Dionia will fulfill the covenant and let Asprostum send troops to help Crotone defend its territory.I couldn't help but be extremely excited, and expressed my gratitude to Hieros and Asistes again and again.

Once Hilos made the decision to go on an expedition, the entire Asprostum began to take action. The 2500 Third Legion was quickly assembled, led by Asistes, and immediately set off south. Hilos only stayed. 500 men guarded the city.

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Lockley's thousand-man assault brigade encountered almost no resistance and successfully approached the Tachinadi River, leaving a ruins behind.If it was the ancient era hundreds of years ago, the wars between city-states would be considered warm and affectionate. The two sides agreed on a time and place to fight, and there were even duels between warriors before the battle.But now, the wars between city-states have become very tragic, and the loser has been destroyed and many people have destroyed their families. Therefore, the strong side attacks, and the weak can only hide in the city to defend. Destroying farmland, burning villages, massacring people... and other atrocities, forcing the other party to fight are commonplace.For example: During the Peloponnesian War, Sparta attacked Athens by land. Athens knew that it could not compete with Sparta on land, so the people hid in the long wall of Athens, resulting in the Attica area being occupied by Bolo The Pennesians trampled it into an uninhabited wilderness.

And these methods can also weaken the enemy's will to fight, just like what Dionian soldiers did in the northern plains of Croton and Crotone soldiers in the Subari plains. Lockley and Crotone have been doing this for decades. Their hatred gave the Lokli people another purpose when doing these things - to vent their anger, so they did it very thoroughly, which also slowed down the march.

Hearing that the Tacchinade River was not far ahead, the Lokri soldiers wished they could cross it immediately and rush into the core area of ​​Crotone to burn, kill and loot.When they rushed to the west bank of the Tacchinade River excitedly, they found an army blocking their way ahead.

Theopantos was the general leading this Locri force, and he murmured in his heart: Didn't the navy's intelligence say that Crotone had sent out all its soldiers, and that the city was empty of troops?Could this be a newly recruited freedman?

He looked closely and saw that the army in front was arranged in a neat phalanx. They were all tall and upright, with helmets, breastplates, greaves, bucklers, bayonet, and all heavy infantry equipment. The entire phalanx It was as silent as a mountain, and the oppressive momentum made the Lokeri people who were still talking and laughing loudly start to become quiet.

"Look at that flag!" Someone exclaimed, pointing to a large red flag held high in the middle of the square formation on the opposite side.

Soldiers with good eyesight could see that there was a bronze statue of a figure with open wings and a sword at the top of the flag.

"It seems to be the God of Death." Someone said uncertainly.

grim Reaper? !Theopantos remembered that Metrophenis, who had just returned to Locle a few days ago, talked about what he had seen in Dionia at the meeting. He immediately realized that this unusual army in front was not It is from Crotone, but it is Dioria who recently forced Crotone to sue for peace. It is a mysterious city-state alliance that did not exist a year ago but has become an important and important city-state in Magna Graecia in the blink of an eye!
Theopantus immediately became nervous and hurriedly began to reorganize the scattered team.

At this time, a small group of cavalry came from the opposite side and stood about 50 meters away from Lockley's formation.The general in the middle, wearing a purple crowned helmet, spoke loudly, while the other cavalry acted as messengers: "I am Asistes, captain of the third legion of the Dionia Alliance! Dionia and Croto Inner has signed an alliance defense treaty before. According to the alliance, Dionia has the responsibility to protect the security of the Crotone territory! Lokli people, Dionia has no intention of going to war with you, but if you still stay in Crotone We will have to drive you out of the land within!"

There was a commotion in the Lockley array.

Damn it!Diopantos cursed secretly, the most worrying thing finally happened.

When the news of the alliance between Dionia and Crotone reached Lockley a few days ago, it shocked the entire council, and everyone scolded Crotone for being shameless and cowardly.

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