Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

It was a long pass of nearly forty meters! The football was flying high, floating, and fast, and the supporters watched its flight path and lamented: This pass will definitely qualify, and it's time for the offense and defense to change positions!

At this time, I saw a touch of blue on the right-wing sideline, dodging the red team's interception, rushing in and jumping high.

God, he jumped really high! In the exclamations of the audience, he stretched out his long arms and blocked the rushing football in mid-air. When it fell, he just hugged it tightly with both hands. Live football, and a few meters ahead is the touchdown zone.

Stop him! The red team members shouted anxiously, even the audience on the sidelines could hear them.

A red team player who was closest to the blue team player suddenly rushed over, the blue team player did not dodge, and following the strong inertia of the previous sprint, he struggled to make a fish leap and threw himself out. Along with the red team player who hugged his legs, he landed heavily on the touchdown zone, and the ball was still firmly in his hands.

Touchdown!

Tios, like other Niutum supporters, was stimulated by the brilliant performance of the blue team. Unable to contain his excitement, he stood up suddenly, danced and shouted loudly. He even drank a big gulp of beer, and the cold foam rushed. The irritability before leaving him was relieved.

After sitting down, he realized that his palms were sweaty because he was nervous just now. This is indeed a more exciting competition than traditional sports competitions!

Dickpolis looked at him and said suddenly: So you support Niutum!

Tios defended embarrassedly: Someone has to support these aliens, so that the game will be more intense and exciting!

Dickpolis nodded in agreement.

At this time, several referees ran to the touchdown zone, because the blue team player who had just scored had not stood up.

What happened? Theos heart began to tighten again.

The referee waved to the doctor on the sidelines, and soon even carried the stretcher over. The blue team player shook his head and refused to lie on the stretcher. He slumped his left arm and stood up with difficulty...

Looks like a dislocated arm, Dickpolis said.

As the injured player walked off the court, he waved his right hand to the surrounding audience in apology. His previous wonderful and heroic performance moved the audience, and they gave him a heroic tribute with warm applause and cheers.

Football is really a warrior's sport! Theos said with emotion.

At this time, the spectator who was beside him who asked the question couldn't wait to say: I will go back tonight and call on the citizens of Castellon to learn rugby. Next time we hold a game, we will have a wonderful event in Castellon. Performance!

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Just as the eyes of the people of the Dionysian Union and most of the Gentiles were drawn to the football game, in a house in a low-cost residential area under the city of Amendolara, Timasone, Crianno, and Torikos were playing. Gather together and have a secret conversation.

Two leaders, I have contacted all the brothers, and about 1,700 people are willing to come with us. The original mercenary's team officer, Timasson's confidant Thorax said.

One thousand seven hundred people... Crianno said with some dissatisfaction: The number is still a little less.

It's enough to attack Crimea! Timasson said calmly and firmly: I have investigated Crimea in detail. After the last war, there are only more than a thousand citizens who can participate in the battle in this small town. , defeating them is not a problem at all, the problem is how to quickly take down the city of Crimea?!

So we must carefully prepare the siege equipment, and at the same time, we must strictly guard the secrets and not leak them out, let Davos and the others know that they will not only stop us, but also make Crimesa aware of it! reminded.

I didn't tell anyone the truth, I just told them, as you taught me last time, chief Crianno, 'You're going to take them to Syracuse, get hired by Dionysius, attack the Carthaginians, war After the victory, Syracuse will make us citizens' Torax said.

For Zantiparis and Thormid, let's not tell them about leaving. I have tried several times, and I feel that they are very satisfied with their lives here... Krianno said contemptuously. : Zantiparis and the others would rather be porters than take up arms to fight on the battlefield. They have turned from warriors into a group of cowards!

They'll regret it when we get hold of Crimissa! Timasson comforted Crianno with bright eyes.

What if we take Crimesa and Crotone leads a large army to attack? Torax said worriedly.

Isn't it simple! Crianno squeezed out a few sneers: As soon as we captured Crimissa, we immediately sent someone to tell Davos, 'Crimissa is willing to join the Dionysian Alliance. 'Davos won't help us! Even if he really forgets our previous fighting friendship, Felixius, Agarcia, Hieronymus... other expedition officers - now Dio Elder Nia, and the soldiers who once fought together - the current citizens of Dionia will also speak for us, Davos will not ignore the opinions of so many people, he does not pretend that he is elected by the people Yes! Could he go against the wishes of so many people! Are you right, Tima Song?!

That's right, how did Davos and the others get Amendolara and become the rulers of the great Greek city-state! We can also learn from their experience, and with their help, get Cremisa! We are not as good as They are poor, why are they high above, and we are so down! After arriving at the Dionysian Alliance, Tima Song, who had been taciturn, revealed his heart at this moment, and his face was full of fighting spirit.

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A few days later, when Davos received a report from Aristillas and learned that the mercenaries headed by Timasone and Crianno had changed, Timasone had taken the initiative to ask Davos to see him. .

You guys are leaving the alliance?! Davos was slightly surprised when he heard Tima Song's request.

We're going to Syracuse to help Dionysius attack the Carthaginians. I heard that he promised, 'After the war is won, you can immediately become a citizen of Syracuse and own fertile land.' Timasson Said sternly.

Davos was silent, because of Aristillas (Syracuse had a feud with him for destroying the state), he knew a lot about Syracuse, and Dionysius did have a relationship with mercenaries. commitment in this regard.

Timasson saw that Davos was silent, and continued to say seriously: Davers, we are very grateful to you and Agarcia for their help and care during this time, but we are all used to freedom and can't adapt. There are strict laws here, and you can't immediately become a citizen of the Union. Brothers have some opinions. I think it will be good for you and us if we leave!

Davos stared at Timasone, saw his firm expression, and nodded slowly: Okay, you are going to Sicily, do you need any help from me?

Please return the weapons and equipment we stored in your armory to us, and... can you help us guarantee that we can hire a group of ships to transport us to Syracuse... Well, if we can deliver We have some tents so that after we arrive in Syracuse, before we get hired, we can camp in the wild... Of course, if you can give us some food...

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The news that Timasson and Krianno led more than 1,700 mercenaries to leave the Dionysian Alliance caused a small stir among the elders of the Senate.

For Kunogolata, Cornerus, Protesilus and other seniors who have been in important positions and have been tortured by these troublesome mercenaries in recent months, it is really a great thing.

For Felixius, Agarcia, Hieronymus and other former mercenary elders, it is deeply regrettable.

Although Davos also expressed regret on the surface, he was much more relaxed inwardly. After all, many people in the alliance now know that Timasson and the others were Davos’ comrades in Persia, so as long as they have any major misdeeds in the alliance, not only are there people in the Senate (as long as it is Turii headed by Polyxis) Elders) give him advice, and the people will complain. If things go on like this, it will definitely damage Davos' prestige.

On the day Tima Song led the mercenaries to leave, the former mercenary veterans and many former expedition soldiers went to the port to see them off.

In the face of Agarcia's apology, Tima Song gave him a strong hug: Among these comrades, I am most grateful to you, because you really want to help us! Zeus is above, we will repay your kindness!

Krianno said to Zantiparis, Thormid and others complacently: One day, you will find that it was wrong that you did not leave, and then you will come and beg us!

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Watching the cargo ships full of mercenaries leave the dock, Agarcia felt lost. He said to Davos in frustration, Did I do something wrong and shouldn't have let them come to the alliance before?

Davos patted him on the shoulder, pointed to the side and said, You are right, not every mercenary likes a life of non-stop fighting, didn't they choose the alliance with your help!

Following the direction of his finger, the mercenaries such as Zantiparis and Thormid said goodbye to their companions, and they were leaving, continuing their day's work...

During this period of time, in the contact with them, I believe you have also discovered it. Davos said to the depressed Agarcia in a deep voice: Today we are not what we were when we were in Persia, and they were still at that time. Those who are willing to accept new changes, we accept them. Like Tima Song, they are unwilling to change themselves to adapt to the new environment, leaving is the best choice!