v9 Chapter 227： Landing in Asia Minor

"The Overlord of the Mediterranean in Ancient Greece (

When Nick Tanipus learned of the changes in the city and led his troops to reinforce the gates in despair, the Dionian army had already rushed into the city under the leadership of Memphis officials.

After a day of fierce fighting in the city, the rebels were defeated, Nick Tanipos was also captured, and the Dionian army moved into Memphis.

Then on the second day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Tapirus, who was instructed by Daves and came to Egypt with the army, began to frequently meet with Memphis officials and priests of several temples in the city.

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It was already mid-August. The news that "The Holy Kingdom of Dionia has officially declared war on Persia and is forming a Greek coalition to attack Asia Minor" has spread to Babylon, shocking Artaxerxes, who has been repeatedly military. The defeated and inactive Persian king didn’t know when he was a little afraid of the kingdom of Dionia in the far west, which was able to continue to win even if it encountered any obstacles, and was constantly expanding, and he couldn’t help speaking in public. One sentence: "It's finally here!..."

Then he stood up abruptly and shouted, "Go and call Trebasus!"

"Majesty, Lord Trebasus has been sent by you to conquer Egypt!" A minister reminded.

Altaxerxes just woke up like a dream, stood there for a moment, and then asked: "Where is he now?"

"We are also gathering troops in Syria."

Altaxerxes sat down again, tugged his fists, pondered for a while, and said nervously: "...The order to attack Egypt is temporarily cancelled, let him come back first. The only way to prevent the invasion of the Dionian army is now. This is the most important event!... Send me all the secret spies and monitor the movements of the Greek mainland at all times... At the same time inform the governors of various regions to immediately carry out military mobilization, and the garrisons in various regions are assembled on standby and waiting for my orders!"

"Yes, King!"

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Artaxerxes consciously: Although Dionia has officially declared war on Persia, it will take some time for the formation of the Greek coalition forces and the invasion of Persian territory.

But he did not expect that Leotichides had led the Tenth and Eleventh Corps to Thessaly, and the Dionian commander had studied the enemy situation on the other side of the Aegean Sea after repeated thoughts. , Resolutely decided: instead of waiting for the Greek army to reunite, go to attack Asia Minor, but take advantage of the Persians have not yet completed the defense preparations, first send a pioneer force to land in Asia Minor, occupy a foothold, for further landing operations for the subsequent army provide assurance.

Tenth Corps Commander Stefros is the adopted son of Amintas, the famous Dionian army, a friend of Patroclus, and an old subordinate of Leotichides. He has a deep understanding of his abilities. , So this task was given to him.

Steffilos, who was in his prime and eager to make further contributions, did not hesitate to take over this important task, and after consulting with Leotichides, the landing target was locked on the beaches of the Missia region in western Asia Minor.

The reason for choosing this place is simple: take a boat from Philae Port in Sesali to the east, across the Aegean Sea, to the western part of Asia Minor. The closest straight line distance is Missia, which is now the westernmost region of Persia. Natural Persian dominance is also the weakest here.

Since Missia is close to the mainland of Greece, there are many colonial towns established by the Greeks in the area. Persian rule here has been unstable. In the tide of rebellion against Persian rule in Asia Minor, Missia was also one of them. One, because Artaxerxes promulgated some decrees that benefited the Greek colonial city-states in Asia Minor during the war, such as giving them more autonomy, paying less taxes, and having more freedom in religious beliefs. ... Therefore, most of the Greek city-states in Asia Minor did not participate in that rebellion, nor did they support the rebels. On the contrary, they also provided some cooperation with the Persian army's advance.

However, after the rebellion was put down and the new governors of western Asia Minor took office, many of them did not implement the decrees announced by the king of Persia. The Misia governor Theopempus was one of them, which caused Greece in its territory. The dissatisfaction of the city-states. The Persian nobleman from Susa obviously did not expect that the Greeks in his jurisdiction would dare to oppose his decision. Other local races, including the Persians, also watched indifferently. Few people were willing to move closer to this outsider. For more than a year, Theopumpus' rule over Missia is still very weak, and the entire Missia political situation is very disorderly.

A few days later, more than 8,000 soldiers of the 10th Dionian Regiment, who were fully prepared, boarded the troop carrier at Philae Port. Under the **** of the Fourth Fleet, they sailed straight to the east. Two days later, they successfully landed on the meter. The beaches of West Asia, at the same time, quickly captured the unsuspecting island Tenidos not far from the landing beach.

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In September, the news that "King Davos will personally lead an army to attack Persia" was officially announced, and several guests were welcomed in the palace office.

Davers looked at these guests, pretending to be surprised, and asked, "What good day is today, let you come and visit me together?"

"Your Majesty!" Felicius, who has been retired for many years, replied politely: "We heard that you are going to lead an army to attack Persia yourself, so the big guys are all very excited, and have made an appointment to come to see you together, I hope you will allow Let us go with you to the land where we were born and died and fought side by side!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! For so many years, I can't forget those comrades who died in Persia. We rushed to bury their bodies because we were eager to flee, and we didn't even put a copper coin in our mouth... this time When I go to Persia, I must transport their bones back to their hometown for good burial, so that their wandering souls in a foreign land can smoothly return to the hell..." Alexis, who has always been relatively calm, also said emotionally.

"There are also Clearcus, Proxinus, Menon and others. I heard that their heads were sent to Babylon and were dumped in the garbage dump by the Persians at will. Even if they spend a lot of energy, they may not be able to find them. But... it is everyone's common wish to condense their bones and bring them home!" Then, Hieronymus said seriously, Tolmeid, Agarcia and others immediately echoed loudly.

"Everyone's common wish?" Daves heard something from these words.

"Your Majesty, we are on behalf of most of the old mercenaries who are still alive and at home to ask you, hoping to follow you back to Persia!" Epithenis said loudly.

Davos' eyes ranged from Philipius, Alexis, Hilonimus, Tormid, Mariji, Agarcia, Epithenes, Martius, Geogris... When these gray-haired, wrinkled old men swept their faces, they finally landed on Amintas.

The once heroic and heroic General Dionia is now completely unable to stand, he can only collapse on a wooden wheelchair, pushed into the palace by his confidant. Because he could not walk on the ground for a long time, his original burly body became very puffy, and when everyone was talking, he actually closed his eyes and snored.

Daves couldn't help but whispered, "Amintas."

"call……"

"Amintas!"

"Uh?……"

"Are you going to Persia too?"

Pushed by the servant, Amintas finally woke up. He supported the armrests of the wooden chair with both hands, tried his best to sit up, and panted and said: "Your Majesty... I am dead... I am going to die too. The way of Babylon!..."

Davers looked around at everyone again, and asked solemnly: "Do you have the same idea?"

Felicius looked back at the others, and after receiving their nod, he replied with a serious expression: "Your Majesty, UU Reading , we have followed you to win countless victories in these decades, the only My regret is that I was driven back like a dog by the Persians in Persia. This time we want to follow you to make up for this regret. Even if we die on the way to the battle, that is the glory of our life in the battle!"

"Your Majesty, I have one more request!" Epithenis shouted from behind: "If I really die on the way, please allow my servant to carry my body into Babylon so that I can see Babylon with my own eyes. What is the sky garden that people boast about!"

Maltius immediately complained to him with dissatisfaction and whispered: "We've discussed it in advance. You violated the agreement and suddenly made such a request to your Majesty. It's too much! What else can you see when everyone is dead? I apologize and take back your unreasonable request!"

"I'm happy, I don't think your Majesty will blame me." Epithenis looked nonchalant, so angry that Maltius grabbed his clothes and tried to beat him.

"Okay, okay." Daves waved his hand, looked at the crowd, and said with a serious face: "I can allow you to go with me to Persia, but-you are all veterans who have followed me for many years and know Dioni The runner-up law, you should understand that this war against Persia will determine the ownership of the entire Mediterranean, which is related to the rise and fall of the two countries. It cannot be ignored. Therefore, you must have the mentality of'going to fight instead of playing' and obey all orders , Follow the command! If someone can't do it, it's best to withdraw now, otherwise someone will violate the military law by then, and I will never show mercy!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, we will never ruin our reputation at the last moment, and will never let the juniors look down upon us!" Felicius, Alexis and others said in unison.