v6 Chapter 224： Disposal of Tarantum

"Do you think Dionysius knows what to do with this news?" Daphus asked again.

When I heard this, both of them fell into thinking.

After a while, Henipolis unsurely guessed: "Syracuse people are trapped here by us. The reason why we attacked our camp today is to break this siege, but they still failed. Now Dionysius knew that the allies of Sicily were also attacked by us... If I were him, I would definitely choose to negotiate. It is a real peace! I think he will be willing to pay for the price in order to save Syracuse. And..."

"Dionysius may also run away, kneel down." Tolmide's words were just spoken, and he was immediately refuted by Henipolis: "Run away?! How to escape?! We are besieged the West Chamber, the fleet Blocked the port, whether on land or at sea, the Syracuse people can hardly leave!"

"The tens of thousands of people can't escape, but Dionysius can run alone by boat."

"You mean that Dionysius was throwing down the tens of thousands of Syracuse civic soldiers who fought with him in order to survive. He ran quietly?!" Henipolis was unbelievable, he was still young. Blood, a sense of justice, can not imagine this cowardly behavior that is greedy and fearful of death. But Tormide used to be a mercenary, and there were too many ugly things to see.

"What the Dionysius would do, I will know tomorrow." Daves said a faintly, then he ordered: "Tormid, you immediately go to Midorades and let him Within three days, 30 three-layer slurry warships will be dispatched to Lijim as soon as possible and handed over to Seclair."

The 30 three-story paddling ship was a request from the Seychelles Express to report on the Sicilian situation. Because of the attack on Sicily, he was worried that his fleet might not be able to completely suppress Syracuse and his allies to defend the local. fleet. In fact, after several sea battles, Dionia captured a large number of three-layer paddle warships by the crow warships, and there were Syracuse and Tarantum, which were parked in the military port of the Krati River. The sailors are not enough, but Lijim, who has not suffered damage to the territory, has enough sailors to guarantee the normal use of the 30 ships.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Also, tell Midolades to strengthen the blockade of the port tonight!" Apparently, before Tolmide, Daves listened.

Sending away Tolmide, Heinepolis is still somewhat puzzled: "His Majesty, Dionysius really will leave the troops here, one person fleeing to Syracuse?"

Daves thought for a moment and said slowly: "There is a possibility that some people are living for everyone, and some people are only living for themselves. From the performance of Dionysius, he cares more about himself. right."

"If Dionysius really flees back, will the First Corps be in danger?" Henipolis asked with some concern.

“Aristila sent his younger brother to the southeast of Sicily six months ago. They were originally Katanais. As far as I know, Kataney, Leotini, Sikuri, Tonys and even Syracuse had a large number of helpers that they developed. Dionysius took the army and attacked the Great Greece, but provided them with opportunities. Now there is the First Corps to help them, and Sicily will be turbulent. Even if Onisius fled back, it would be impossible to drive those allies as casually as before the war..."

Davers said it easily. Although he is very aware of some deployments of Antrapolis in Sicily, the two places are still far apart. The news is often delayed for two days, and the development of the matter is difficult for him to control. So before the first legion was sent, he also made the worst plan in his heart: the first legion created some trouble in Sicily, and then was completely annihilated.

But as long as it can trigger the vibrations of the city-states of Sicily, trigger the Greek Sicilian resistance to Syracuse, and destroy the war potential of Syracuse, this sacrifice is worthwhile! This kind of mentality that regards the first legion as the apostle of the abandonment, Davers can only be buried in the bottom of my heart, it is impossible to say it.

Looking at Henipolis's meditation, Daves walked to the desk full of letters and copywriting. He not only had to command combat, handle military affairs, but also deal with government affairs in the territory of Dionia. Every day, the Senate will have unresolved issues, important government affairs will be written by Kuno Gorata and Cornelus, and will be sent to the camp by the messenger, let him make a decision, reply, and then return the map. Lie. Therefore, every day, the messenger wearing a special attire is often seen riding back and forth on the avenue.

Daves saw a roll of unopened letters in the middle of the desk and asked in confusion: "When was this letter sent?"

"Oh!" Henipolis just remembered: "It was a very important thing to send it at noon! But when you were commanding the battle, I wanted to wait for the first time... I forgot the result... ..."

Daves looked at Heinepolis, who was arrogant and funny, and said with sternness: "You can not be qualified as a clerk, and you can't make such a mistake again next time!"

"Your Majesty, I will not commit again!" Henipolis nodded again and again.

Dafos unfolded the scroll and his expression became dignified under the shining oil lamp.

"Your Majesty, what happened?" Henipolis asked busy.

Daves tapped his desk with his left hand and said with a sigh: "The Mesapi and Pucciti people invaded Tarantum."

"Ah... they tore up the armistice agreement!" Henipolis exclaimed.

"If there is no power to support the agreement, it is a piece of waste paper." Dafoss said coldly: "Talantum was tearing up the Covenant because of our invasion by the Syracuse army. Now Mesapi, The Pucciti people will also be born with greed because of the main force of Tarantum. This is the revenge of the goddess of vengeance."

"But Tarantum is not our Dionia. Can they block Mesapi-Puchetti's offensive?" Heinepolis asked, although he hopes to "incorporate Laos into the wearer." O'Neill's request has not yet been submitted to the Senate, but he has already regarded himself as a Diaonian, so he is not worried about Tarantum, but worried about the attack of Tarantum. What impact will it have on the Dionysian League?

"Of course it is impossible to block. This time, the number of Meip coalition troops is 30,000. Tarantum is afraid that there are not even 3,000-year-old citizen soldiers." Daphus tapped the letter with his fingers, and his eyes sparkled with strange light: So the Tarantum Senate urgently sent the messenger Polidorus to Turui, hoping that we can release the more than 10,000 Tarantum prisoners who were detained, for which Tarantum would like to join our Dionysian League. ""

Heinepolis listened to Daphus's words, widened his eyes, and looked shocked. Unlike Heraclea, Metapontom, this is Tarantum! The strength of the big Greece is not weaker than the traditional strong state of Crotone! Although there are some allies in the Diavian League that have a long history of building a city, there is not yet a real big state like Rocky and Crotone, even though Lijim joined the Dionysian League. Since the strength of Dionia was not too strong, it is more like an equal alliance with Dionia than an affiliate.) If Tarantum joins the alliance, it will undoubtedly make the Union of Dionia in the Greek city-state. The status has greatly improved.

"Herney, how do you think we should respond to this request from Tarantum?" Davis's question made Henipolis return, and he immediately exclaimed with excitement: "Promise him! Of course Promise Tarantum!"

"Oh!" Daves sat on the wooden chair and looked at the excited Hernipolis, saying, "Is it so easy to forgive Tarantum? Forgive it for colluding with Syracuse." Abandoning our sacred covenant, arbitrarily attacking our allies, trampling our territory, killing our citizens?! I am afraid that our people are more willing to see Tarantum being captured by Mesapi and Puceti. Eliminate the hatred in their hearts!"

"But...but if we agree to Tarantum's request, our strength can be enhanced!" Helipolis refuted with conviction.

"A subordinate alliance only can neither increase taxes for the alliance, nor will it do its best to send the main force to participate in the war, and when we are in trouble, it is not only impossible to provide much help, but also at any time. It is possible to withdraw from the alliance; on the contrary, when it is in a disaster, we must also save it according to the covenant, just like Heraclea and Metha Puntum in this war is a good example.” Daves did not agree. Said, apparently not confused by this seemingly favorable proposal put forward by Tarantum.

According to Davers, the excited Henipolis gradually calmed down. He thought about it and asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to reject Tarantum’s request? Indulge in Tarantum by the indigenous people. Capture?"

"No, if Tarantum is captured by the Maple Allied Forces, the situation of Meta Phutum and Heraclia will be dangerous, and now that Turif is defensive, I don't want to see the land of Amendola. Invaded by the enemy!” Daves sighed helplessly and said with a complex look: “It’s just that the conditions proposed by Tarantum did not meet my expectations.”

"Don't you want to let Tarantum merge into the Dionysian League?!" Heinepolis said with amazement: "I am afraid that the arrogant Tarantum citizens will not agree." As the Dionysian Academy The student, Heinepolis, has seen several times the habits of the Tarantum scholars who came from the Pythagorean school, so they have some feelings.