ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 456 The Return of the King

The council actually took action. General Gorkys led 1000 soldiers to deploy along the coast, always alert to enemy ships on the sea.But after all, Castellon is a small city with few people and cannot completely monitor the coast, and the cunning Castellon sailors often sneak over from the Dionia territory on both sides of the Castellon territory, making them hard to guard against.

Today, several generals and council members including Amikles are still holding emergency meetings to discuss how to completely resolve the attack by the Syracuse Navy.

"Ask Dionia for help!" a member of parliament shouted.

"Ask for help?! Dionia can't protect itself now. Have you forgotten? They wanted to recruit sailors from us before!" Another council member said dissatisfied.

Just when everyone was talking endlessly but were helpless, the guard opened the door of the venue in panic: "My lords, a passenger ship came outside the port. It was said to be an envoy from Syracuse and brought the plenipotentiary general of Syracuse, Di. Letter from Onesius, requesting... friendly... friendly talks with us.”

As an ally of Dionia, according to the covenant, Castron cannot conduct foreign affairs activities with other city-states, especially during wars, let alone meeting and negotiating with enemy countries alone.

But when the guard finished speaking, there was a strange calm in the venue, and no one shouted angrily: "Drive the Syracuse people out!"

Everyone looked at each other with complicated expressions at the people around them.

After a moment of silence, a member of parliament said cautiously: "I think... it's okay to meet..."

There were sounds of coughing and swallowing in the venue, but still no one spoke loudly.

The face of the chief general Amycles, who was being watched by everyone, was also uncertain.

At this moment, the door of the venue was pushed open again.

The guards rushed in and shouted excitedly: "Davos, the consul of Dionia, is back!"

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On the morning of the first day of December, when it was still rainy in Crotone and the people of Syracuse were still worried about their campsite, the sun was shining brightly in the Turii area, and the people were relieved of their past worries. , gathered expectantly outside the north gate of Turii, and the team extended to the west. This huge crowd also included Kunogorata, Cornelus and other senators.

It was not because the weather was good and everyone was in a good mood and went out to party outside the city, but because the governor of the Dionysian Alliance, the military commander who led them to continuous victory, and the descendant of Pluto who was favored by Hades - Dave Si will be back soon, and everyone is excitedly looking forward to it!
At this time, a reconnaissance horse rushed from the west and shouted: "Lord Davos leads the first and second legions, which are still more than three miles away. They will arrive soon!"

As soon as these words came out, the people of Dionia began to get excited, and many people couldn't help but follow the scouts and ran westward, hoping to see the returning consul and relatives earlier.

When the sun in the east has escaped the temptation of the sea and begins to show its own light, the rumble of footsteps has been heard in the west. The first thing that appears in the eyes of the people is the bright red alliance flag, which is also the only red flag in the alliance. The flag has a striking pattern of "black hair wrapped around a double cross".The next thing that appeared in the eyes of the people was a military flag, but on the top of the flag was a huge golden statue of Hades, with eye-catching gold letters on the black flag: Dai-F-S.

One red and one black, the two big flags are particularly dazzling in the sun.

The people began to get excited, and the majestic and passionate "Victory March" also sounded from the oncoming team...

Along with the banner came the 300 consul guards, followed by the consul Davos.Usually in the marching state, Davos is located in the center of the queue, so that it is convenient to know the status of the entire team in time. However, after knowing the actions of the people of Dionia in advance, in order to ensure that the army's progress is not hindered, he chose to walk At the head of the team.

The people came like a tide, and the soldiers on the patrol could not stop them at all. The escort immediately formed a barrier to protect Davos, and the people surrounded him. Everyone raised their hands, as if they could only touch him. Only with his body can he find comfort in his frightened heart during this period.

"Lord Davos, you are finally back. We have had a hard time waiting for you!"

"Lord Davos, do you know? The situation in the Alliance has been terrible during your absence!"

"Did you know?! We lost to the Syracuseans in the battle and suffered thousands of casualties!"

"Lord Davos, damn Tarantum betrayed the alliance, captured our allies, and plundered our land. The farmland of Amendolara was destroyed by them!"

"Lord Davos, we took care of the Brutians so much, but they betrayed us when we were in the most difficult time! Please think of a way to punish these rebellious Brutians!"

"Lord Davos, I come from Crimesa. The alien cavalry hired by Syracuse burned down our village and massacred the people who failed to hide in the city. They are a group of man-eating beasts! What are you doing? Only then can we drive them away and give Crimesa tranquility and peace!"

"Lord Davers, I live on the south bank of the Craty River. The Syracuse fleet often lands on the coast these days and raids the village. Our village is too close to the coast and has been looted by the Syracuse people. My Many neighbors have died at the hands of the enemy... You must avenge us!"

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Those calls contained true feelings, like the joy of a crying child for the return of a loving mother; those pleas were full of expectations, it was a child in difficulty asking for help from his strict father...

As Davos listened, his expression became heavier and heavier, and tears gradually filled his eyes. He said loudly and affectionately: "People of Dionia, my brothers and sisters, follow me to the square! To the square Come on, I will give you an answer!"

After hearing this, the people actually reminded each other to "stop making noise" and shouted in unison: "Go to the square!! Follow Master Davos to the square!!!..."

Thousands of people became quiet and no longer blocked the roads, but followed the army into the city...

This is our Archon!Seeing this situation, Kunogolata was filled with emotion: You know, they elders are also working hard for the alliance every day, but when they really encounter difficulties, the first thing people think of and look forward to is still the young consul in front of them!And Davos is also the only person who can appease and calm the uneasiness and anger in the hearts of all the people. All the elders are overshadowed by his dazzling light!From this point of view, it seems natural for him to be the king...

Kunogorata watched Davos approach with mixed emotions.

"Lord Cunogorata, Lord Cornelus... you have all worked hard during this period!" Davos sat on his horse and sincerely saluted and thanked the senators.

"Lord Archon, thank you for repelling the Samnites. We are all looking forward to your return!" Kunogorata and other senators also responded respectfully.

Under such circumstances, it was inconvenient for both parties to say more, so they followed into the city together.

Although Davos led the two legions to a great victory, it was still at war and the alliance was in turmoil. The Senate did not hold a triumphal ceremony for them, and Davos did not apply.But when passing through the first triumphal arch, the soldiers held their heads high and straightened their chests amid the passionate music.

And the people gradually discovered anomalies in the army that returned in triumph: there were more than a dozen pack cars in the center of the team, loaded with spears, javelins, shields, armor... The style was the same as that of Dionia's army. slidely different.At the back of the cart, thousands of naked men were staggered forward by soldiers. Their appearance was also different from several races in the Dionia Alliance...

This made the people who were uneasy about the current predicament and anxiously hoped that this army could protect them suddenly remembered: the army led by Lord Davos was defeated in the north, which made the Lucanians fearful, and its numbers were large. The Samnites!

As a result, the people's anxiety was temporarily relieved, and they began to cheer for the soldiers...

Davos was riding on the horse, his mind was running rapidly... In fact, last night, when the troops walked out of the mountain pass, he learned from the personnel sent by Aristiras that during this period in Dio Everything that happens in Nia.The fact that he was elected as king by the people was something he had planned before he led his team to leave. The assassination incident made him realize that his life and the safety of his family were under serious threat, and he must provide a stronger force for his family. Protection means to separate yourself from the people, sanctify yourself, and become a superior royal family...

It's just that Davers didn't expect things to go so smoothly and so fast, and all this is due to the sworn enemy Syracuse.Yes, Davos already valued Dionysius enough, but he still underestimated the Sicilian tyrant. He planned a huge plan to keep the border of Dionia in constant war and disperse Dionia. The alliance is still relatively strong, and he led the army to advance all the way, almost bringing Dionia to the brink of extinction.

Whether he wants to sit on the throne smoothly or save the people in distress, Davos must quickly come up with a way to break the crisis created by the people of Syracuse and give the people confidence!
Ahead is Victory Square.

Davos looked up at the stone pillar pointing straight to the sky in the center of the square. The goddess of victory on the top of the pillar held a sword, spread her wings, and looked solemn.

Davos looked at it, his frown gradually relaxed...

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