Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

After half a day of discussions, they quickly re-determined the terms of the negotiation, allowing Clethorpes to return to Greater Greece.

In the end, Dionia and Sparta signed the famous Double King Peace Treaty (that is, King Dionia and King Sparta finally signed the peace agreement), and the content of the peace agreement is roughly: First, Sparta Peace, non-aggression, and friendly relations with Dionia;

Second, with the midline of the Adriatic Sea and the north-south as the boundary, Sparta regards the Western Mediterranean as the sphere of influence of Dionia, and is not allowed to send any troops or warships into it, nor to send envoys to form alliances with any city-state in the Western Mediterranean. Alliance, or incite and support other city-states to carry out hostile actions against Dionia; similarly, Dionia regards the area east of the Adriatic Sea as the sphere of influence of Sparta, and shall not send any troops or warships into it, and shall not Enter into an alliance with any other city-state in the Eastern Mediterranean, or incite and support other city-states in hostilities against Sparta;

Third, considering that Syracuse is still an ally of Sparta, Dionia promises not to infringe on Syracuse's territorial interests and not to force it to join Dionia's alliance. However, Tarantum of Greater Greece has no covenant relationship with Sparta, and the conflict with Dionia belongs to the internal affairs of Greater Greece. According to the second principle of the contract, Sparta will not intervene;

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The term of the friendly agreement is ten years. After the expiration, the two parties will renew the contract if there is no objection.

Dionia signed the agreement with Sparta, but it was not made public. After all, the two sides regard other city-states as nothing and privately carve up the Mediterranean Sea. It is too popular to hear, and it is not good for both sides to spread it out.

However, after signing the agreement, Kerethorpes made a special trip to Tarantum and announced to its council Sparta's decision: Sparta would not interfere in Tarantum's affairs.

Tarantum's generals and council members heard this, and the council was mourning.

Two days later, Tarantum sent messengers to Dionia, expressing his willingness to accept Dionia's conditions and become a free city of the Union.

After signing the agreement on Tarantum's incorporation into the Dionysian Alliance, the Turii Senate began to release Tarantum captives in batches and for a prolonged period of time in accordance with Davos's instructions. Why isn't it released all at once? Davos mainly considers that Tarantum has a precedent for breaking the alliance, and is afraid that it will suddenly go back after it gains benefits, and the main force of Dionia will temporarily sit in the Celestial Court and deal with Great Greece together with Davos. Some of the post-war incidents could not be returned to deal with in time. At the same time, Davos also wants to make Tarantum suffer a little more, and will correct their arrogant character and facilitate future management.

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After Dionysius' failed raid on the city of Syracuse,

Returning to Ortigia again, Herolis begged the First Dionysian Legion not to leave for the time being, so that it could be stationed at Hexamen, so that they could get their assistance at any time. At the same time, Haroris reorganized the order in the city, formed a new defense force, and asked the First Corps to send a team officer to guide the Syracuse citizens to defend the isthmus wall.

The failure of Dionysius made the people of the port area no longer neutral, and also sent troops to the city to accept the command of Herolis.

Ten days later, the new leadership of Syracuse, headed by Herolis, who signed the peace treaty with Dionia, welcomed the first batch of Syracuse civic soldiers who returned to Sicily from Greater Greece. The people were moved to tears. , Hololis is also more confident.

Dionysius's harassment of ships along the coast of Syracuse with small groups of mercenaries also came to an end.

After another seven or eight days, the Spartan messenger Phoebe Das arrived in Syracuse, officially recognized the new government of Syracuse, and reaffirmed the covenant with Syracuse.

The new Syracuse regime, supported by Dionia and Sparta, made the Greek city-states on the south coast of Sicily, who had been hesitant, finally decide to cut off their ties with Dionysius, and turned to Herolis and others. Send messengers to convey their friendliness.

Dionysius is now completely isolated and helpless. Although the rebels cannot break through the strong barriers and enter the island of Ortigia, his hope of retaking Syracuse is basically impossible. What worries him even more is that the food on the island is rapidly depleting, only enough for more than a month.

At this moment, Phoebedas made a bold move, and despite the danger, he entered Ortigia Island alone, and had a frank conversation with Dionysius.

In the end, with the assurance of Phoebedas, Dionysius agreed to lead his family, his supporters, and more than a thousand mercenaries from Ortigia to Sparta. At the same time, the Council of Syracuse also agreed to provide ten three-tier oars free of charge so that Dionysius could leave Sicily as soon as possible.

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Philistus saw Dionysius standing on the pier trestle, staring at the Ortigia Island behind him for a long time. The entire fleet was ready and was waiting for him alone, so he disembarked and persuaded him: Dionysius Onysius, let's go.

Philistos, my dear friend. Dionysius stood in front of him, but his voice seemed ethereal and distant: I can understand... Syracuse, whether in peacetime or in During the war stage, there is always constant... constant internal strife, consuming one's own energy, and cannot fully use its power to expand the territory and seek more benefits for Syracuse itself!

Yes, Dionysius, that's why I support you with all my strength. Philistos said with emotion, casually expressing his reasons for following him.

So I don't think that Hololis can correct this bad habit of the Syracuse people... Dionysius continued to say quietly.

Herolis is too pursuit of ideals, often self-righteous, easy to go to extremes, but lacks courage and ruthlessness, he can't control Syracuse! Philistos is talking about the man who deceived himself and made a fool of himself. When he imprisoned his friend, his tone was as calm as he was talking about a stranger.

In this troubled world, we must use blood to frighten the people and use strength to conquer the enemy! Heroes doesn't understand, and fortunately he doesn't understand! Dionysius showed a cold smile on his face. North of Tigia Island: Without my common enemy, I dare to swear to Apollo that within half a year, there will be civil strife in Syracuse, and then it will be time for us to return!

The people are forgetful. When Syracuse loses its Sicilian hegemony and the Syracuses are despised by foreigners, they will soon feel the cruelty of reality, and they will miss you again! I even I think that not only will they not resist you, but they will warmly welcome you into Syracuse! Philistos agreed with Dionysius' words, he said seriously, this is why they are willing to follow Dionysus One of the reasons why Hughes left.

Hahaha, Apollo will bless us, just like he has blessed us many times before! Dionysius turned around with a smile, suddenly he remembered something, and his face became gloomy again: But Dionysius Nia is a big problem, and we need to deal with it specifically and discuss some countermeasures...

The two discussed in a low voice and boarded the ship.

The bugle blew, the wooden oars beat the water, and the ships left Ortigia and headed east.

The news that Dionysius left Sicily quickly spread throughout Syracuse, and the whole city cheered.

The big stone that had been pressing in his heart was removed, and Herolis felt lighthearted. From now on, he would lead the people to restore the prosperity of Syracuse, and he was full of confidence in himself.

In the middle of the fleet heading for Sparta was a large passenger ship, on which were Dionysius, his followers, and his family.

At this time, Dionysius, Philistos, Hyparinus, and Phoebedas were chatting in the cabin.

It now appears that Dionysius originally threatened to attack Locri, probably just to lure us Syracuse to send troops to land in Great Greece as soon as possible. Dionysius said with a sigh.

Listen to what you said, did you lead an army to invade Greater Greece or were you seduced by the Dionysians?! Phoebe Das showed a trace of disdain.

Conquest of Great Greece is indeed one of my goals! Dionysius, who was already an exile, seemed very frank at the moment: But I overestimated the power of Syracuse and underestimated Dionysus, especially the Davos! I thought I had attached great importance to that young man, but his military command ability still exceeded my expectations. I did not expect that he would be able to quickly repel the Samonai army I instigated and quickly return to the division. Lie, defeated my army by sea and land with a unique tactic!...Philistos, I really should have listened to you, and should not be too hasty to attack Greater Greece, but should take a few years to consolidate it. Syracuse's dominance in Sicily has given the war-weary people a full rest! Then even if the Great Greek War fails, we will be able to hold Sicily!

What's the use of talking about these now, we've all been kicked out of the Western Mediterranean! Hiparinus said angrily.

Of course it works! Dionysius had experienced the frustration of leaving at first, but now regained his confidence: Learn lessons and avoid making the same mistakes next time. We were not like this back then. Getting stronger once, standing taller, and finally making Syracuse the ruler of Sicily!

Phoebedas watched indifferently as Dionysius made no secret of his ambitions, and did not intend to speak, but Dionysius focused on him and said to him: Phoebedas, when we attacked Great Greece, do you think we What should be done to defeat Dionia and avoid today's ending?