ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 401
"It's over! Our port is going to be blocked, Lijim is over!!"

"Atilicrus, you must immediately ask Dionia to send a fleet to drive away the Messinians!!"

"Immediately send an envoy to negotiate peace with Dionysius! Dionysius's enemy is Dionia, not us! As long as we offer gold and silver to him, he will accept Lijim!"

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"That's enough! You all should be quiet!!" Atili Cruz roared, shocking everyone.

"The people of Syracuse are still at sea, and you are so panicked! If you wait for them to land, won't you have to surrender immediately! Look at you, you are not even as good as an ordinary citizen soldier! Dionysius, early He just wants to occupy Lijim so that he can monopolize the Strait of Messina and obtain huge wealth. He will not agree to our peace negotiation! If anyone talks about betraying the interests of the city-state again, I will ask the guards to send him to the sea to feed the fish! ..." Atilicrus scolded angrily, which not only frightened the person who just said he wanted to "negotiate peace" to quickly lower his head, but also made everyone else look ashamed.

Then, he turned his attention to the only man in the city hall who did not yell or panic, and asked seriously: "Feidun, facing this terrible situation, what suggestions do you have?"

Feidun is known as the citizen of Likim who is the least like a Likim. He has a tough character, is serious about his work, and is very decisive.When he was elected general for the first time, he refused to listen to anyone's dissuasion or intercession, and strictly investigated tax evasion at the port. As a result, he offended a large number of Lijim merchants, and Lijim was originally a city-state with developed commerce, and many of them were wealthy. The members of the council made up of people obstructed him, and Feidun has not been elected as a general or council member since then.It was not until last year, when Syracuse's troops had reached the other side of the strait, that the panicked Lijim people remembered this courageous citizen again, and he was elected as general again.

At this moment, he said solemnly: "Syracuse's army landed in Locri. Although it is not too far from Lijim, it is difficult to reach the Montalto Mountains (the southernmost point of the Apennines, with the highest peak nearly 2000 meters). If Syracuse wants to attack us, it can only reach Lochry via the rugged mountain road along the coast. Therefore, as long as we send troops to guard the mountain pass, no matter how many Syracuse soldiers there are, it will not be effective..."

Atili Cruz said excitedly: "You think the same as me!"

Feidun didn't care that the chief general used his own ideas to put gold in his face, but continued: "Of course, we have to be careful about the Syracuse people going west from Lockley and passing the famous road connecting the east and west coasts. Take the ancient road, reach Medema, and then go south to attack Taurina, thereby opening up a channel to attack Lijim!"

"This is indeed a very worrying issue!" After Feidun's words, Atili Cruz's confused thoughts were sorted out, his eyebrows were tightly frowned, and after a while of meditation, he said loudly: "We must remind Taurena to strengthen its 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 Sylla The attack of Kuza’s army!”

Everyone who was panicked before now nodded in agreement.

Atilicruz ignored them, but asked in a hurried and humbly tone: "Feidun, is there anything else we need to consider?"

"When this war breaks out, it is inevitable that our trade channels will be cut off. Sirs, please stop worrying about your own trade." Feidun said seriously: "Even if our original warships stay here, they are not tin The opponent of the Lacuza fleet. It is better to leave it to Dionia. At least they can form a relatively powerful fleet and cause some trouble for the people of Syracuse..."

Feidun's words made some people look ashamed.

"You are so right! This is why I gave the warship to the Dionians!" Atilicrus immediately took over.

Someone retorted dissatisfiedly: "The people of Syracuse are not fools. They may use the fleet to bypass the coastal path and land near Lijim!"

Feidun shook his head and said: "We all know that most of the coastline near the Strait of Messina is full of cliffs and dense reefs. There are very few good beaches and bays, and the two best ones are still occupied by us (referring to Lijim City and the port, they are separated into two places). Therefore, we only went to garrison the remaining beaches. I believe that no matter how powerful the army of Syracuse is, they would not dare to risk their lives in front of our defensive battle positions. Great Sacrifice Landing.”

Feidun's words made everyone's panic dissipate a lot. Atilicruz took advantage of the situation and said: "Now I propose that Feidun be the commander of the Lijim army."

Almost no one objected.

Feidun accepted the appointment solemnly, and then said to the chief general: "Lord Atilicruz, while we are strengthening our defense, we must also immediately ask for help from Dionia! If Syracuse and Locle attack Tao with all their strength, Rena, even if the soldiers from both our cities are united, it will be difficult to resist!"

"Don't worry." Attilikruz had already figured out the joints at this moment. He forced out a smile and said: "The news that the Syracuseans landed in Locle is believed to be in Dionia, Crotone, and Siliting." …These city-states will soon know that the South Italian Alliance’s army will soon be formed. How dare the people of Syracuse use all their strength to deal with us when facing a big war?!”

"That's right! That's right!..." Others also echoed.

"Of course, we must also quickly contact Dionia, tell them our current situation, and discuss the next step with them... Considering that there are already enemy fleets cruising in the eastern waters of Magna Greece, we must immediately Send an envoy to take a fast ship, take the west coast to the port of Knapetia, and go to Thurii..." Atilicrus made a decision.

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The shocking news of "the army of Syracuse landing in Locle" quickly spread throughout Magna Greece. The response of the people of Dionia was much calmer than that of the people of other city-states. They had not yet suffered a defeat and firmly believed that their legions and their of the Senate, and especially the consuls who believed in their miraculous powers.

Cunogorata and Cornelus met on their way to the Senate.

"The worst thing finally happened. The Syracusans did come. I heard that the army led by Dionysius numbered no less than 10 people!" Cornelus said with a melancholy expression as he walked.

"So we must ask Hieronymus to form two new legions immediately!" Kunogorata's mood was not much better than that of Cornelus: "Felicius and Ansitanos should have already You know the news, I hope they can urge Crotone, Siriting...these allies to quickly organize the Allied Forces!"

"A big storm is coming, and we are all in the same boat. No one can escape. I believe that Crotone and Siliting will not hesitate anymore this time." Cornelus is relatively sure of this.

"Yes, we can only rely on them for the time being!" Kunogolata sighed. At the moment of crisis, he realized that whether it was the people of Dionia, the Senate or himself, they were quite equal to the young consul. Reliance: "Where is Lord Davos? Has he already heard about the incoming Syracuse army?"

"Yesterday, there was an urgent report from the north. Lord Davers led his army to the La River Fortress, preparing to go to Laos and take a boat to Pikosis... From the La River Fortress to Thurii, the messenger was rushing to get there. One day, I believe that now he has arrived in Pycosis, is with Antaoris, and will soon also know the news of 'Syracuse's invasion of Magna Graecia'," said Cornelus.

The senators in the Senate were paying close attention to Davos's movements. Kunogolata was so busy assisting Sekerian in preparing to build a military port these days that he forgot to inquire about Davos.

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

At this time, they were about to cross Victory Square, where a group of children were playing, and some young people were practicing running around the square (mainly the arena and other venues in Thurii were occupied by people for ball games. As a result, the venues in the rapidly expanding city of Turiyi are not enough for people to use for fitness and sports training). Some elderly people rely on steps or monumental pillars, lie on the ground and bask in the sun, and some people hold books they just copied from the library. Read the book slowly...

There is a temporary wooden platform in the center of the square. Teachers from the School of Mathematics are popularizing simple arithmetic knowledge to the people, thus attracting many people to come to watch, listen and learn (this practice was initiated by the two Bididas when they were in Amendolara). The good habits developed by the disciples of Coras and persisted, because Mento Tike Els, the dean of the School of Mathematics, always believed that this was the best way to expand the influence of their school and attract good students).

Since Lysias became the dean of the Faculty of Arts, he has not been outdone. He has also sent teachers to Victory Square every day, standing in front of the bill notice board under the steps of the Senate, reading the contents of the newly promulgated bill announcement to the public, and explaining some The application of ordinary grammar pointed out certain rhetorical errors in the announcement (which made the Senate scribes cautious for fear of making mistakes), and talked about the legal provisions of Dionia and debating skills, which naturally attracted a lot of attention. People listen and learn.

In such a lively square, vendors are naturally indispensable, although Turiyi City Hall has regulations that do not allow vendors to set up stalls or shops in the square.But this does not trouble the shrewd Greek businessmen. They carry wooden baskets on their shoulders and push wooden carts filled with snacks, fruits, syrup, etc., and wander around the square, making a lot of profits at the end of the day... even in Thera Today, when Kuza's army is attacking, the excitement in the square has not diminished even a bit.

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