Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Seeing this, Sesta quickly persuaded: Lord Bachilippi, you don't have to worry too much. Felixius is the southern commander recognized and designated by Lord Davos, and he is also a seasoned veteran. And he is honest, and his analysis report on the battle should not be an exaggeration. We have a good chance of winning the battle! The report sent by the wise Lord Ancitanos also recognized Felixius' analysis, so we should not be too I'm worried... the local council elections may be delayed for a while, and they will still be held when the Syracuses are driven out.

Yeah, yeah, you're right.

The two comforted each other and walked up the steps of the Grand Council of the Senate.

At this time, Sesta saw Petaru coming up from the other side. He walked quickly into the venue as if he hadn't seen Sesta.

Of course, Sesta doesn't have the habit of greeting unfamiliar people warmly, but Bachilippi sighed: It seems that Petaru still has some opinions on your review of him last time, and it will be a while later. Will be fine.

Sesta said coldly, I'm just performing my duties, and it has nothing to do with me whether others are happy or not.

When Bajilipi heard this, he had no choice but to stop talking.

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My lords, the warships of Syracuse have cut off the sea trade route of our Dionia. Whether it is to the Eastern Mediterranean or to other parts of the Western Mediterranean, the merchant ships of our alliance have been captured by the Syracuse Navy. More than 20 ships have been captured and detained, and the merchant ships from other city-states that came to our alliance to trade were also forcibly expelled by them. Now almost no merchant ships enter the port of Turii. Except for the port of Picossis, due to its remote location, it can still be normal. Operation, the ports of other cities have stopped functioning.

Now because of the war, the soldiers in the front have to consume a lot of supplies every day. If this situation continues, we will not be able to obtain supplies through sea trade, and the grain supply of the entire alliance will probably become tight! I suggest that the Senate must take measures now, to start reminding the public to save food and forcibly control the consumption of food, such as the temporary closure of restaurants, and the public from three meals a day to two meals a day... After Marigi said, The elders were already in an uproar.

Is the situation really so bad? Cornelus asked nervously.

Yes, the consumption of grain has exceeded our previous expectations! Farmer Bajilippi added: Although we have reserves of grain, now for the first time, we have given more than 40,000 troops to five legions in the north and south directions. As long as people supply food, the grains in the two granaries have already been shipped out, and according to the statistics of the Ministry of Military Affairs, the food can only be supplied for ten days. As you know, we have only built a total of six in the alliance territory in the past few years. Granary, if the war continues for another two months, I am afraid that the grain reserves will bottom out!

The elders present were all nervous.

Kunogorata immediately got up and said: The sea is blocked, we can buy it from Tarantum by land.

Mersis shook his head and said, Mariji and I have long thought of this idea, and we also sent public officials to Tarantum to discuss, but the Tarantum Senate said, 'They are also short of food, and there is no surplus to sell.' .

Damn Tarantum! They forgot who helped them drive out the Mesapis. They are really ungrateful! We should hold the alliance agreement and question them properly! Scambrace scolded when he heard the words.

Cough... Now is not the time to settle accounts with Tarantum. The Syracuse and Samonais have already made it difficult for us to deal with it. Besides, our relationship with Tarantum has not been harmonious in the past two years. Make Tarantum in a hurry, it's really like what Davos was worried about... it's troublesome! Cornerus said worriedly.

What is our fleet doing now?! The alliance spends so much money to build warships every year, and now is the time to need a navy! Terry Todmos asked loudly.

Admiral Cykrian is fully reorganizing warships from various alliances, and at the same time training the new tactics proposed by Lord Davos with the newly formed legion. Hieronymus replied.

The new tactics designed by Lord Davos?! Terry Todmos got excited when he heard this: Can you defeat the Syracuse Navy?!

Turiyi military port is now tightly closed every day, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. I don't know their training situation. Hieronymus replied, and then he remained silent.

It seems that we can't count on the navy for the time being... I hope today the southern Italian coalition led by Lord Felixius can contain the attack of the Syracuses. Although Scambras is close to 60 years old, he has a strong personality. However, he was more aggressive, but he also had a cautious attitude towards the upcoming battle in the south at this time. It could be seen that others were also worried about gain and loss. In the hearts of the elders, the leadership ability of Hughes was naturally incomparable to that of Archon Davos.

Is there any latest news? Has Lord Davos already led his army to fight against the Samonais? Sedorum asked.

What I got was yesterday's news, 'Sir Davos led the army to Elia', and today's battle report has not been delivered.

The answer of the rotating chairman Kunogolata disappointed the elders present, and some people in the audience sighed: Our battle report transmission is still too slow.

It's already very fast! You must know that the Lucania area is all mountainous. According to the previous speed, it may take more than four or five days to reach it. Now it has been shortened a lot. Heraclid made a rare rebuttal.

My lords! Kunogolata reminded loudly: Although according to the analysis of the battle report, our coalition has a great chance of defeating the Syracuses, but we must prepare for the worst, and we must once again strictly order Aspen. According to the decision we discussed yesterday, Lord Agarcia of Proustum and Asisters of Knapetia will make full preparations for the defense of the city as soon as possible. In case...the battle fails, we must do everything possible Keep the enemy out of Dionia's territory! At the same time, we must also be ready to assist Tarantum, so that we can hold Knapetia - Aspurustum - Tarantum This defensive line will hold back the enemy until Lord Davos leads the army back!

Lord Kunogolata is right, we must be prepared with both hands!

The coalition army led by Lord Felixus is more powerful than the enemy, and our legion is the main force, which should be able to repel the enemy.

Have the reconnaissance cavalry been sent out? Let them report back the situation of Tuliyi's battle in the Sirius every half hour!

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Everyone in the Senate expressed their opinions one after another, but everyone felt a kind of tension and worry in their hearts...

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After the meeting, the elders did not disperse. They sat idle in the venue and gathered together to chat in twos and threes. Here they were to wait for news of the battle to the south so that a decision could be made quickly, so they even had their slaves bring their lunch to the Senate at noon.

Kunogolata walked straight to a corner of the venue, where Plessinas and Marigi were whispering something.

Seeing Kunogorata coming, the two immediately stopped talking.

Lord Plessinas, I've heard that some abnormalities have occurred in the Temple of Hades in the past few days. Kunogorata said in a blunt whisper.

Oh, what's abnormal? Why didn't I hear about it? Plessinas looked blank.

The handwriting that appears and disappears suddenly, and the god statue makes sounds from time to time... Kunogolata said word by word, his eyes fixed on Plessinas.

Plessinas suddenly realized: Lord Kunogorata, you are talking about this. This is not an abnormal phenomenon, this is a miracle of Hades! This has happened before, but it has occurred more frequently recently. That's it. This just shows that Hades is blessing our alliance! Plessinas looked pious.

Seeing his expression, Kunogolata hesitated several times, and finally warned: Now is the moment of crisis for the alliance, we need to ensure the stability of the alliance's internal political situation, and work together to deal with powerful enemies! Chief Executive of Turui, I don’t want a big turmoil in the city! I believe that Lord Davos doesn’t want to see a big turmoil in the city!”

Seeing Kunogolata's dignified expression, Plessinas suffocated.

Marigi, who was next to him, immediately interjected: Lord Kunogorata, I'm curious, what is the 'handwriting that suddenly appears and disappears' you just said?

Kunogolata gave him a vigilant look and said, You can ask Plessinas. After speaking, he turned and left, and the rumors about taking my blood as king and keeping the alliance safe have gradually spread. It is said to have reached Amendolara, Vicinia, and Castellón, much to the unease of Kunogorata, who is now eager to know: this is Plessinas's Make up your own mind? Or at the behest of Davers? If it's the latter, what should I do?

He notices it, Plessinas said, watching Kunogorata leave, and turning to Marigui.

Anyone with a brain can detect it. Marighi shrugged disdainfully: But now, what can they do? Just now Kunogorata didn't even dare to say 'what is that handwriting', really When it happens, I'm afraid he'll be the first to raise his hands in approval. Don't worry, Kunogorata is a smart man! Marigi's words made Plesinas feel relieved.

Actually, I hope that today's battle will fail... Marigi's next voice was even more subtle, but it surprised Plessinas again.

Master Davos led the citizens of the alliance to win many battles, so that they have such a large territory today! But the people have forgotten the taste of failure, so they don't know the value of victory... Mariji said faintly...

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Compared to the deserted city of Turiyi, in the early morning of the same day, the civil war in the territory of Xiliting was densely clouded...

Thousands of soldiers came out from the city of Siridin, from the city of Trina, from the camp outside the city, from the camp of Syracuse, and rushed together like a tide five miles north of the camp of Syracuse. place inside and out.