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Chapter 1091 The Jealousy of Athens

"So who won this debate in the end?" Lucias asked curiously.

Plato said calmly: "You are familiar with Isocrates. You should know that Isocrates has a hoarse voice and is better at writing than speaking, so he sent his students to argue. Of course I also asked Spisippus Challenge...

Judging from the results of the debate, we should have won, but judging from subsequent developments, this did not clear up the Athenian people's doubts about your Dionia, but instead tended to increase their fear of Dionia. Socrates has finally achieved his goal..."

"In the past two years, Athens has been somewhat alienated from Dionia. What is the reason? Is it just because Dionia is stronger?" Ansitanos asked.

"There are many reasons." Plato thought and said: "...Although Dionia has not set foot in the Greek mainland in recent years, it has signed a friendly agreement with Sparta for a long time, but refused to participate in two wars (the Corinthian War and the The subsequent Thebes War) formed an alliance with Athens and Thebes, which made the Athenians a little wary; more importantly, Athens' maritime trade has encountered competition from Dionia in recent years. Some of the same types of goods, Although the quality is almost the same, Dionia provides more quantities and lower prices, which makes Athens begin to lose some traditional city-state markets, such as Cyrenaica and Crete. This also makes many Athenian merchants and expatriates living in Athens The merchants were full of vigilance. With their instigation and support, the Athens Citizens' Assembly passed a resolution the year before last that 'the city-states joining the maritime alliance led by Athens shall not allow Dionian goods to enter the city-state market for sale'..."

"I know about this matter. Our Minister of Commerce Mariji once angrily made suggestions to His Majesty, asking to send envoys to protest to Athens, and also adopted the same means to counterattack, but His Majesty did not agree..." Ansitanos sighed with emotion. said.

"There is another reason." Plato looked at Daves who was listening: "Pericles called on the Greek city-states to build the city of Thurii, and originally hoped that this sub-state of Athens could become a pivotal city in the Western Mediterranean region of Greater Greece. The power of Athens, thereby expanding the influence of Athens. Later, because of the decline of Athens due to the Peloponnesian War, this goal failed to be realized. Now Turui has become the center of the Kingdom of Dionia and the center of the Western Mediterranean Center, this may make some Athenian elites who want to restore the glory of the Periclean era harbor a grudge..."

"I don't care whether Athens is wary of Dionia or not." At this time Daves said, he watched Plato's reaction with scrutiny: "I just want to know what Plato thinks of Dionia. Is it a threat to Athens?"

"Dear King Davos." Plato said calmly: "After the debate with Isocrates, I was a little confused, so this time I seriously traveled around the Kingdom of Dionia. What I saw , what I heard... all confirmed an idea in my mind - the Kingdom of Dionia is not a threat to Athens, but the hope of Athens, and even all Greek city-states!"

Plato's answer was somewhat beyond Davos' expectations. He blurted out in surprise: "Why?"

Plato replied seriously: "Greece has a narrow territory, many mountains and little land, and the land is barren, so survival is inherently difficult. The city-states on that land have been fighting for their own interests for decades, and the people have been exiled and the land has been deserted. , if this continues, each city-state will eventually die...

Now it seems that in order to completely end this bad situation, a very powerful force must intervene to force Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth and other city-states to stay on their own terms and not dare to start any more disputes. Only then will peace come. .

Persia is not acceptable, it wants Greece to perish even more.As long as Dionia, you will treat the various city-states in mainland Greece equally like you treat the Samnites and Romans. You may even build flat roads between the mountains in mainland Greece to allow trade between city-states. More free and convenient progress on land and sea allows the people of various city-states to enjoy peace and tranquility under the order established by Dionia and achieve a happier life..."

Plato's increasingly passionate voice echoed in the palace, and Ansitanus and Lysias looked at each other. They did not expect Plato to have such great expectations for Dionia, which made them excited and didn't know what to do. In response, they looked at Davos together.

Davos tapped his fingers on the dining table and listened carefully, with no obvious mood swings on his face.When Plato finished speaking, he smiled lightly and said seriously: "For the Greek mainland, Dionysia has no plans to interfere with its political situation for the time being."

"I understand." Plato said knowingly: "I only hope to see long-term peace in Greece during my lifetime!"

After that, everyone at the banquet had a tacit understanding not to talk about this matter, but to talk about other topics.

When the banquet was over, when Davos personally sent Plato out of the palace, Plato said in a slightly drunken voice: "Dear King Davos, I remember that you were hired by the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger to go on an expedition to Persia. The Persian royal family Fighting each other for the throne, leading to political turmoil, must have left a deep impression on you...Well, when I returned to Turui, I heard a lot of words praising Prince Apox, and Alcibida Si also sincerely invited me to dinner several times, but I refused..."

"Oh." Davos responded calmly and said no more.

After seeing off Plato's master and apprentice, he returned to the palace and called Aristelas: "Tomorrow you go to the Ministry of Military Affairs and inform Alexis that the order for warships from the Alcibiades Shipyard is suspended."

"Yes." Aristelas responded immediately without asking any more questions.

But Davers continued: "If Alcibiadas wants to ask the Ministry of Military Affairs why, you let Alexis answer, just say it was me who said, 'Since he doesn't want to concentrate on his business, then don't Do.'"

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A few days later, when Davos returned to the mansion, he was sitting in the study, thinking about the day's political affairs, when there was a knock on the door.

"It's Apox, come in quickly!" Davos smiled kindly.

Apox calmly sat down opposite Davos.

Davers looked at his second son closely: Apox, who was only 17 years old, was taller and slender, and more inherited from Agnes. His appearance was very delicate and handsome, but his brows were full of confidence and vigor .

"Father, my uncle found me today and he told me." Abbocks was straightforward as soon as he opened his mouth.

Davos blinked and asked calmly: "Oh, what did he say?"

Apox did not respond directly, but said loudly: "Father, I remember you once told me that a great scholar is more easily remembered by future generations than a king."

"Yes, I said it. Everyone knows that Thales of Miletus was a sage, but no one remembers who the consul of Miletus was at that time..."

"Father." Apox said with a sincere face: "I am not interested in the throne of Dionia. I am only interested in learning knowledge and research! I only hope that I can have more original ideas in the future and can benefit To the people, to be admired by future generations! I can swear to Hades for this!"

Apox said excitedly, raising his hands.

Davos held his shoulders forcefully, looked at him lovingly, and said softly: "Good boy, I have seen you since I was a child. Of course I know what you want! This time for Alcibida Such a small punishment, just angry that he interfered with your concentration on your studies and destroyed the deep relationship between you and your elder brother! Don't worry, I not only respect your choice, but also fully support you. I hope you can become a college student in the future. A greater scholar than Thales, who illuminates the entire history of human cultural development!"

"Thank you, father, I will definitely work hard!" Apox was so excited by what Davos said. He finally calmed down his excitement, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Father... I have one more request."

"Tell me, what's your request?" Davos smiled.

Apox scratched his head and his expression became nervous: "I think... I want to marry Nelia!"

"Who is Nelia?" Davos pretended to be surprised.

"...The daughter of Miltias, the former naval commander of the Fourth Fleet, and a classmate of Eunice." Apox mustered up the courage and finished in one breath.

"Oh...have you discussed it with your mother?"

"Father, during this period, my uncle always goes to my mother's place to talk to me as a matchmaker, so I hope to get your permission first!"

"Will Nelia agree to your marriage proposal?"

"She will definitely agree!"

"Okay, I agree. The wedding will be held when you come of age." Davos agreed with a serious expression and straightforward words.

"Thank you!" Apox gave Davos a strong hug excitedly.

Daves patted his son's immature shoulders with a smile, but he sighed in his heart: The children are all grown up, and they are all going to get married and have children, but he is already getting old...

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"Sir, the mouth of the Krati River will be arriving soon." The captain walked into the cabin and said to Haka who was resting.

"I know." Haka slowly turned over and sat up, then put on a thick leather robe, stood up, and said to Hasdrubal, who was still drinking with his head down: "Brother, let's go outside and take a look together?"

"I won't go!" Hasdrubal replied harshly.

Haka knew his temper, so he stopped trying to persuade him and slowly walked out of the cabin with the help of his servants.

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