v3 Chapter 14： Invitation to Syracuse

After the collective wedding, Daves did not go home immediately. He and the veterans met with the messengers of Metapentum and Heraklia in the Senate.

One is the alliance of Tarantum, the other is the affiliated city state of Tarantum, and the Amendola Lara has also become the ally of Tarantum, so the talks are friendly and smooth. Davers proposed the suggestion that Amendola would be friendly with Muta Pontum and Heraklia, and help each other. The messengers of the two cities accepted it with pleasure. The three parties also held talks on strengthening exchanges and enhancing trade.

Busy in the afternoon, Duffus finally came home, I did not expect a guest to wait.

The sharp-eyed middle-aged messenger presented a generous gift, and then politely introduced himself: "Hello, Dear Daves Archon! I am from Syracuse, the All-In-One General Dionysius. Herald Hercules."

"Syracuse" and "Dionysius" heard these two words, and Daves was shocked.

In the past life, mentioning the history of Syracuse's lord Dionysius, he can only think of the story of the sword of Damocles, this story tells Daves that in the Greek city-state, he wants to be the master. Very dangerous things, except for him, Dionysius and even Syracuse, just like other ordinary people, did not have any deep impression. Everyone’s eyes are on Athens, Sparta and Rome. It’s a little bit more known that the expeditionary army of Athens in the Peloponnesian War was completely destroyed in Syracuse, and the philosopher Plato in Syracuse. Waiting, the great mathematician Archimedes died in Syracuse... that's all.

However, Daves came to this era, especially after coming to the Great Greece, often looking for Burkes, Cornelus and others to talk about the customs of the Great Greece in his spare time, so he knew Syracuse. Not an ordinary big state. If the Greek city-states are based on Athens and Sparta and successfully resist the aggression of the Persian army, then the big Greek city-states and Sicily can be said to have defeated the Carthagin army southward under the leadership of Syracuse. It was the day of victory, similar to the time of the Salamis in the east. At the same time, the Greek city-states that helped the Apennine peninsula to the north repelled the attacks of the indigenous people. Therefore, a few decades ago, Syracuse was the western Mediterranean city of Greece. The overlord in the middle, at that time its polity was the ruling system. This time, Syracuse once again implemented the system of squatting, and the person in power was the so-called all-powerful general Dionysius.

After a brief understanding of the experience of Dionysius's shackles from other people, Davers can see that this person not only makes good use of his powers, but also acts violently. His military and political abilities are not weak, and his luck is also good (Carthage Syracuse was in chaos, attacking Syracuse and its allies, and even the city of Syracuse had begun, resulting in a plague that was repelled by Dionysius), and he knew that "the guns were out of power." The reason is to vigorously cultivate and hire a private army to consolidate its power... Daves has already labeled the Syracuse’s lord as a “dangerous” in his heart, although he does not know the later development of this person in previous history. What happened to him, but he read a book in his previous life, and one of his words made him remember deeply. 'The re-emerged country consciously and unconsciously wants to firmly grasp the power and land that the previous country had when it was strong. Grab it in your hand. The former Syracuse was the overlord of Sicily and the great Greek city-state! What about Syracuse now? You must know that people who are not ambition are afraid to come out and be the masters...

Daves thought in his heart, but smiled: "Oh, I really don't think that the guests of Syracuse will come to our small city! Please sit down!"

When Hellalis sat down, Davers asked: "Excuse me, Mr. Khrowlis, what does Syracuse send you to come?"

"I received the order. When I set out to Turui, I didn't know that you had become the governor of Amendola. The original order was no longer applicable, but I think it should be said first." Herolis Qing Qing Zizi said: "When the Darius Master and your army were in Suriyi with less victory and annihilation of the Lukaria coalition's deeds to Sicily, the Greek people in Sicily were very happy, they all said This is a glorious victory for the indigenous people in Great Greece over the years! After the adults of Dionysius learned, they immediately decided to hire you to Sicily with generous salary to fight against the enemies of the Greek city-states and the Persian running dogs. - Carthage."

Daphus relaxed a little, and curiously asked: "A rich salary?! How rich is it?"

"A soldier has four Dallik gold coins a month, and you - twenty Dalek gold coins a month." When Hollis finished, he watched Davers.

Daphus’s surprised expression: “Four Dallik gold coins have more than doubled the salary we hired from Turui! Is Syracuse so rich?!”

"I can invite the heroes of the expedition to Persia and the annihilation of the Lukania coalition to help out. This is the glory of Syracuse, and it is worth spending more money!" Herolis said very seriously.

Now I am famous! Davers Morgan was just a bit sloppy chin, and he was quite proud of his heart. He had a good impression on the opposite messenger, but he said with regret: "It is a pity that we are no longer a mercenary, but Amendola. a citizen of La."

"Yes, I did not expect that you and your army will immediately recapture the Amendo Lara after the elimination of the Lukania coalition. This is another brilliant victory!" Herolis sincerely praised Knowing that siege was really harder than field battles at the time, he certainly wouldn’t know that Davers and the mercenaries had caught the Lucanians by night attack and caught off guard. Therefore, he sincerely said: "Amendo Lara can invite you to become citizens, they are fortunate! But it has made this order that I accept have to be given up. Now I want to represent Syracuse's Almighty General Dionysius. The Stuart proposed a new request."

Davers made a "please say" gesture.

"I want to invite you to lead the army of Amendola and Syracuse to repel the aggression of Carthage and to a peace in the Greek city-state of Sicily! Of course, Syracuse will pay you as much as your army. At the same time, I know that Amendo Lala has just experienced the war, and Syracuse is willing to provide you with much-needed supplies for help to help the early recovery of Amendo Lara!” Philips said earnestly.

Daves was undecided and asked: "I heard that Syracuse and Carthage signed an armistice agreement in the previous year. Did Carthage tear the agreement and start the war again?"

Herolith was a little embarrassed, but soon he was so sad and generous: "Carthage chose to stop the war because his army was hurt by the plague, it was the punishment of Apollo! But Jiatai The base still occupies the numerous Greek city-states of Sicily, from the most western part of Serenus, to the great state of the south coast of Agrigento, to the neighboring Syracuse, Gera and Cammanina. Thousands of Greeks lived a life of death under the enslavement of the Carthaginians, and the large army of Carthage was stationed in Kamanarina, threatening Syracuse at all times. The safety of La Cuzza, or the rescue of the people of the Greek city-states of Gera and Agrigento, Syracuse must give Carthage a heavy blow to dispel the city-state established by the Phoenicians against the Greek city-states of Sicily. The heart of the heart, restore the power map of the past Sicily!"

Deavers pondered for a long time (in fact, he had already made a decision.), then shook his head and said: "I really want to help the Sicilian people, but I am now the governor of Amendola, must be Amendola The people are responsible, you see that I am busy all day long, there is no time to rest, and I don’t want to travel far. The citizens of Amendola Lara are busy focusing on their own families and restoring the city’s agriculture and order. It’s safer, and it’s even more impossible to follow me to Sicily, so thank you and the Almighty General Dionysius for the invitation, and I can only say sorry!”

Herollis had only a glimmer of hope and got this answer. He didn't have much disappointment. He just sighed and said: "That's a pity! I hope I will have the opportunity to cooperate with the Archon."

Daves said politely: "For me to the Almighty General Dionysius to convey my apologies and thanks!"

Then Davers sent Herrose to go out.

When I walked to the gateHerolis stopped and said, "Daveus, please allow me to ask a personal question."

"You said."

"As far as I know, when you retake Amendo Lara, the citizens of Amendola Lara are almost exhausted. You could have naturally let your men occupy Amendola... What made you choose to let Amendola The people of Lara hold a citizenship meeting to vote for your stay?” Herolis asked seriously.

Daves greeted Herrose's gaze and wondered: The messenger was dissatisfied with Dionysius's use of mercenaries to usurp the Syracuse regime and achieve high pressure.

The two men looked at each other for a while, and Davers said: "Our mercenaries are tired of war and death, just want to live a peaceful life, not to plunder wealth and gain power. If you don't want Amendola Repeatedly plunged into riots, every soldier who wants to become a city-state citizen should follow the laws of Amendola Lara and follow the city-state legal procedures to become a citizen of the city-state. Then the original citizens will not complain to us, and we I will also get peace of mind, and the entire city can maintain stability..."

Herolus was silent for a while, looking for a respect in Dafos's eyes: "It is my pleasure to know you!"