Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The captain continued loudly: The engineers of the regiment often tell us, 'Building a flat avenue can make it easier for us to walk, digging a ditches can take away sewage and garbage, and keep the city clean, and an elevated water bridge 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...'.* WWW.suimeng.lā

Chief Executive Hiros also told us that Lord Davos said, 'As long as there are convenient facilities in Turiyi, other Dionian cities must also be built, and every Dionian citizen must be built in Turiyi. , or in other cities, you can enjoy a clean and convenient life! ...'

The captain's excited voice attracted the attention of some working soldiers. Thesprotis was afraid of causing some misunderstanding, so he couldn't say anything, and the captain didn't want to say anything more to the Crotone messenger who looked down on the Lucanians. .

Thesprotis moved forward silently. He even saw people who looked like scholars on the street corners using instruments to measure something (a right-angle measuring instrument, used to measure whether the building was vertical), and some people used lime powder on the roadside Draw a line and tell the soldiers where to dig the ditch... Everyone's expression is very focused, which makes Hisprotis somewhat touched.

The Greeks can build solemn and magnificent temples, large-scale arenas, exquisite and sturdy theaters... They have the most advanced construction technology in the Mediterranean in this era, but they will not apply them to the infrastructure to improve people's lives. The people are also accustomed to the rudimentary material life, and devote their energy to the political life, sports, sports, and drama of the city-state... It seems that only the Dionysians are involved in roads, bridges, ditches, diversion bridges, etc. The Greek city-states are reluctant to invest a lot of manpower and material resources in infrastructure. Thesprotis has never been to the newly built Turii, but the Via Dionia is quite famous throughout southern Italy. It seems that even the savage Lucaria mountain people yearn for this way of life created by Dionia, and there must be something attractive about it... Thesprotis thought to himself, unconsciously I came to the city hall of Aspurustum and met Hiros, who had just been in office for less than two days, and the temporary vigilante, Asistes.

After listening to Thesprotis' request, both Hiros and Asisters were a little surprised: they had just fought bloody battles with the Crotones, and they became allies in an instant. The Crotones who were once enemies are now Ask them for help...

Even though these two generals have been on the battlefield, it is somewhat difficult to accept emotionally for a while.

Hiros said cautiously: Help Crotone defend Locri, which means that Dionia is going to fight Locri, such a major decision is not something we can decide, and requires the permission of the Dionysian Senate.

Of course we understand that another of our messengers has already taken a fast boat to Turii. But Lokri's army has invaded our land and is burning our villages and massacring our people... Wait Dai How many people in Crotone will lose their lives when the order of the Senate of Onia arrives! How many houses will be burnt down!  …” Thesprotis begged bitterly,

As he spoke, he even burst into tears: Dionia has always kept its promise since its establishment. As an ally of Crotone, is it possible to watch the people of Crotone suffer and die?!

The two generals who didn't have much political experience felt a little embarrassed. Asisters said whatever, because the matter was important and we needed to discuss it, he forcibly took Thesprotis, who was wiping his tears, away.

When he returned to the hall, Hiros had regained his composure after thinking: Assisters, I am going to agree to the request of the envoy of Crotone and send troops to the west bank of the Tachinadi River to prevent the Locris from entering Crotone. The heart of Thone.

What?! You started a war with Lokrey without the permission of the Senate, and Lord Davos will be very angry! Asisters remembered that Sesta made an assertion in Neutum and killed himself. Davers criticized the incident, and immediately shook his head like a rattle: No! It's definitely not good!

Whoever said that to stop the Lokri people must fight them, we can do this... Hiros carefully stated his considerations.

After listening to Asisters, he thought about it carefully, and showed a little worry: Will it be too risky to do this?! What should I do if Lochry really attacks our troops desperately?

Asisters, you must know that although the Dionysian Alliance has been established for less than a year, our reputation in Greater Greece is very high, not only because of military victories, but also because Lord Davos led us Always hold on to our beliefs! When we were very weak, facing the persecution of the mighty Crotone, we still did not give up our alliance with Turii, and now our allies ask us for help, and we can help when we can If we don’t lend a helping hand, then what’s the effect of the defensive alliance treaty we just signed with Crotone?! What will Crotone people think?! When we came, Lord Davos and the Senate warned us to fight with Crotone Can Thone’s peace and friendship be achieved?! Can other great Greek city-states still believe that Dionia can keep its promise? I understand Lord Davos, and in the face of this situation, he will definitely send troops without hesitation Protect Crotone! If Locri dares to attack, he will strike back without hesitation!

After Hiros said these words earnestly, Asisters was a little moved, and he defended himself in a low voice: It's not that I disagree with sending troops, I just want to get the order of Lord Davos first.

It will take more than a day at the earliest. By the time the order arrives, the Lokri people may have already crossed the Tachnadi River, causing great losses to the suburbs of Crotone. Since we want to help Croto I will show up when they need it most!

Hiros' expression was firm and his words were powerful, and Asistes was moved: Okay, I agree to send troops. However, we must send a messenger to rush to Turii to explain our decision!

That's what it should be! Hiros nodded.

Thesprotis was informed by Heros that Dionia would fulfill the covenant and let Asproustum send troops to help Crotone defend the territory. I couldn't help feeling very excited, and I thanked Hiros and Asisters again and again.

And once Hiros made the decision to go out, the entire Asprostum began to act, and 2,500 third legions were quickly assembled, led by Asistes, and immediately set off south, Hiros only stayed 500 people guard the city.

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The 1,000-strong attack brigade of Lokrie encountered almost no resistance and approached the Tachnadi River smoothly, leaving behind a ruin. If it was in the ancient times hundreds of years ago, the war between the city-states was still warm. But now, the war between the city-states has been very tragic. The losing side has been destroyed by the state and the family. Therefore, the stronger side is attacking. Of course, the weaker can only hide in the city to defend. Destroying farmland, burning villages, slaughtering people... and other atrocities, forcing the opponent to fight, is a common thing. 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, which led to the Attica area being attacked by Buro The Pennesians were trampled into a desolate wilderness.

And these means can also weaken the will of the enemy state to fight, just as the Dionian soldiers did on the northern plains of Croton and the soldiers of Crotone on the plains of Sybari, Lockley and Crotone for decades The grudges made the Lokri people have one more purpose when they did these things - to vent their anger, so they did it very thoroughly, which also slowed down the marching speed.

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

Diopantos was the general who led this Lochry army, and there was a murmur in his heart: Didn't the Navy's intelligence say that Crotone had dispatched all the soldiers, and the city was empty? Could this be the newly recruited freemen?

He looked closely and saw that the army in front was lined up in a neat phalanx, all tall and erect, with helmets, breastplates, greaves, round shields, thorns, full heavy infantry equipment, the entire phalanx. It was as silent as a mountain, and the oppressive aura made the Lokri people who were laughing loudly before become quiet.

Look at that flag! Someone exclaimed, pointing to a red flag held high in the middle of the opposing phalanx.

The Lokrie soldiers with good eyes can see: at the top of the flag there is a bronze statue of a figure with wings and holding a sword.

It seems to be death. Someone said uncertainly.

grim Reaper? ! Diopantos remembered that Metrophenis, who had just returned to Locri the other day, told the council about his experience in Dionia, and he immediately realized that this unusual army ahead was not From Crotone, but Dioria who forced Crotone to make peace not long ago, a mysterious city-state alliance that did not exist a year ago, but has become an important city-state alliance in Great Greece!

Diopantos immediately became tense, and hurriedly began to reorganize the scattered ranks.

At this time, a small group of cavalry came from the opposite side and stood about 50 meters before the Loclery army formation. The general in the center, wearing a purple crowned helmet, spoke loudly, while the other cavalrymen acted as microphones: I am Asistes, Captain of the Third Legion of the Dionysian Alliance! Dionysian and Croto Nei has signed the alliance defense treaty before, according to the alliance, Dionia has the responsibility to protect the security of Crotone territory! Lokri, Dionia has no intention of war with you, but if you still stay in Crotone From the land within, we will have to drive you away!

There was a commotion in the Loclery Array.

Damn it! Diopantos scolded secretly, and the thing he was most worried about finally happened.

When the news of the alliance between Dionia and Crotone was reported to Lokrie a few days ago, the entire council was shocked, and everyone scolded Crotone for being shameless and cowardly.