ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 399 Syracuse is ready to go
Davos got on his horse, held down the agitated war horse, and said confidently: "My lords, wait for the news of my victory!"

After he finished speaking, he turned the horse's head and clamped his legs hard. The restless war horse carried him and galloped away, galloping north along the long queue, followed by the spontaneous cheers and expectations of the people: "Lord Davos, please bring them back safely!"

"May Hades bless you and win easily!"

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There are two routes from Turii to Potentia: one is to cross the wooden bridge over the Craty River, go west to Bisignia, then to Cosenza, then turn north to the city of Vigo, to La From Laos, take a boat to Picosis and finally reach Potentia, or take the land route from Laos, passing through Niutum and Grumentum, and finally reach Potentia; the second is from Turi I headed west, trekked the Tu-U Highway, reached Niutum, and then went north to Potentia.

Due to the completion of the Tu-Wu Avenue, it only takes three days for the brigade to travel from Turi to Niutum at the fastest. For Davos, who is well versed in the speed of soldiers, of course he chooses to take the latter route. route.

On the second day after entering the western mountainous area, Davers received an urgent battle report from Grumentum: the Samonites had captured the city of Poseidonia.

Davos fell into deep thought, and soon he found the two army commanders Antonios and Amyntas to discuss together. Finally, he changed the original plan and asked the messenger to rush back quickly to inform Grumentum and Picosi. Si immediately prepared.

Three days later, Davers led his army to the Dala River Fortress, where he unexpectedly saw Henipolis.

"Henny, why are you here?!" Davos asked slightly surprised.

"I haven't seen you, my lord, for a long time! I heard that you are going to lead an army to Potentia, so I came here to greet you." Henipolis smiled happily and greeted him.

Davos looked at Henipolis, who was about the same age as him, and couldn't help but feel a little moved, but he still asked cautiously: "What is the current situation in Laos City?"

"It's very stable!" Henipolis blurted out. Seeing the doubtful look on Davos's face, he added: "It's really much better! Since Teacher Ansitanos advised me, I now just talk to my uncle when I have something to do. They discussed that uncle is now willing to implement some of the bills I promulgated..."

"That's good." Davos nodded and said nothing more. After all, Henipolis was already the leader of a country, and he didn't want to dictate the internal affairs of Laos. He looked at Henipolis with a serious look. said: "But you came just in time, and I was about to go find you. I just heard the news that the Samnites occupied Poseidonia."

"I heard about it too." Henipolis was a little confused: "Does this have any impact on Laos?"

Davos said bluntly: "I plan to lead the army by boat from the port of Laos to Picosis. I calculated that a passenger ship can carry 50 people. To carry this force, at least 400 ships are needed. Ships, not counting cavalry and baggage camps... Heni, do you think Laos can provide so many ships?" Davos looked at Henipolis with concern.

"Of course no problem!" Henipolis said happily: "Laos can requisition merchant ships to transport troops for you... But I have a small request." Speaking of this, Henipolis revealed a hint of Smirk proudly.

"What's the request?" Davos didn't have time to joke with him and asked directly.

"As a member of the Dionia Alliance, Laos should send an army to go with Dionia in accordance with the covenant. I hope that I will lead the Laos army to go to Potentia with you!" Heli Polis looked at Davos expectantly. After the initial freshness of being the governor of the city-state, he was a little tired of having to deal with so many affairs and face so many obstacles all day long, and wanted to go out for some leisure time. To relax, the arrival of Davers provided him with a good opportunity.

"Okay." Davos thought for a moment and then agreed.As an ally of Dionia, it is Laos's obligation to send troops. Led by Henipolis, it can also add a little prestige to the young man who has just taken office as consul.

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Just when Davos changed his marching route and turned back to Laos, the port of Syracuse had been filled with thousands of ships, and there were thousands of ships outside the port, which almost completely destroyed the control of Syracuse. Passenger ships and merchant ships from the Sicilian city-state were concentrated on the sea of ​​Syracuse, completely turning the Grand Harbor (a naturally formed circular bay outside the port of Syracuse) into land paved with ship planks.There are more than 10,000 people in the port and urban areas busy preparing for the army's cross-sea expedition...

Phoebus from Sparta was stunned by such a grand and spectacular scene.

Dionysius glanced at him, pointed at the crowds of troops gathered at the port, waiting to board the ship, and sighed: "A few decades ago, Athens sent more than 4 troops to Sicily in an attempt to conquer Syracuse, although we Syracuseans did not surrender at that time, we were panicking all day long, thinking that the disaster in Syracuse was coming... If today -" Dionysius said forcefully to He waved his fist in front of him, and his aggravated tone was full of pride and heroism: "The Athenians dare to come again. I only need to send half of the army to make them unable to come back!"

Phoebidas still said unceremoniously: "Dionysius, among other things, you sent such a huge army, isn't it precisely because of the existence of your enemy, Dionia?! "

Dionysius twitched the corner of his mouth a few times, and then laughed and said: "I'm afraid the Dionysians are having a headache now, how to defeat the Samnites... Phoebidas, the reason why I dispatched nearly 8 people The powerful army is mainly to deal with the South Italian coalition. Although each of these Magna Greek city-states is not very strong, they are still a bit troublesome together. In addition, after defeating those city-states, some troops must be stationed in the city so that Make them obey, don’t you think?”

Listening to Dionysius's triumphant laughter, Phoebidas felt harsh.

I remembered that the last time I came to Syracuse, Dionysius was not so arrogant and respected him as the Spartan envoy. But now Sparta is deep in the quagmire of war, and Syracuse's strength has increased dramatically. Growth, Sparta's need for Syracuse is far greater than Syracuse's need for Sparta. Times have changed... Phoebidus thought of this, forcibly suppressed his dissatisfaction, and stopped talking. .

Of course, Dionysius stopped and stopped irritating the young and energetic Spartan general. After all, he was still needed when fighting Dionia.

A cold silence fell between the two of them, both looking towards the harbor under the guard tower.

After a while, the naval commander Leptinius boarded the guard tower built at the western end of Ortigia Island, and said respectfully to Dionysius, who was feeling helpless: "Brother, the soldiers have already gone up. The ship is here, I’m just waiting for you to go down and issue the order, and then lead them to Magna Graecia.”

"Got it." Dionysius nodded, and then said to Phoebidas: "It's time for us to go down, don't keep the army waiting."

After saying this, he turned around and went down from the tower, followed by Phoebus.

A gorgeous four-horse chariot was already waiting under the tower. Dionysius stepped directly onto the chariot without inviting Phoebias to ride with him.

There were guards nearby who brought the war horses, and Phoebidas and Leptinius got on their horses one after another.

"Let's go." Dionysius said, and the hundred cavalry in front galloped back and forth, the royal hand shook the reins, the horses neighed, and began to pull the chariot.

The hundreds of cavalry at the rear also followed the chariot. Dionysius was tightly surrounded in the center. The entire team passed through the tall city wall that separated the island of Ortygia from the city of Syracuse and drove through the city. In the center, there are already many people waiting on both sides of the street.

As the cavalry passed, they cheered, and Dionysius waved in response from the chariot, which confused Phoebus who was riding behind him: not that the Syracusans Hated the dictatorship of Dionysius?Why does it seem like Dionysius is still so popular among the people?
In fact, the people of Syracuse had complex feelings towards Dionysius: on the one hand, they hated Dionysius’s high-pressure rule and excessive expropriation; on the other hand, they also enjoyed the benefits Dionysius gave him. The security, strength, glory and pride brought by Syracuse can conquer Magna Graecia, and a large amount of wealth and land will inevitably flow back to Syracuse. This is exactly what the people long for.

Dionysius, who was standing on the carriage at the moment, was enjoying the feeling of waving to the people. Due to fear of assassination and riots, he had not held a public gathering for seven or eight years. He was even thinking: Listen It is said that Dionia has a "triumphal-style" victory celebration, which can bestow great glory on the returning generals.This time I conquered Magna Graecia. After I come back, I will definitely hold my own triumphal ceremony in the city of Syracuse!

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

"Lord Dionysius!"

"Master General!"

"General Plenipotentiary!"

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Everyone saluted and paid tribute.

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

Finally, he came to Philistus and held his hands firmly: "Philistus, after I leave, Syracuse will be entrusted to you!"

"Sir, don't worry! I will do my best to ensure the safety of Syracuse until you come back victorious!" Philistos said with a solemn expression: "When Mathias leads the team to destroy the Ligem people, After building the city on the Millais Peninsula, you ask him to lead his army back immediately and garrison the city of Syracuse!"

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