ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 150 Peace Agreement and Tula Alliance Alliance

"No way, Captain, you are taking this opportunity to retaliate." Xenotimas wailed.

Olivers chuckled and said: "Let's go, brothers. Continue to patrol the city, and then teach those free people who fight over women."

"Yes, captain!" A group of soldiers walked towards Turiyi City laughing.

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There was a long wooden table in the big tent, with several people sitting across from it. In the middle was a young man. Lysias heard that the consul of Amendolara, Davos, was very young, so it was obviously him.There was a man with a thick beard next to him, and he happened to know Kunogorata, the former chief general of Turii. The other man did not look like a Greek.

Of course, Kunogorata also recognized Lysias and introduced him quietly in Davos's ear.Davos was listening and sizing up Lysias: This middle-aged man from Crotone has a slender figure, handsome appearance, and a nicely trimmed beard. He looks very elegant, but according to Cuno Gorata said that as the leader of Crotone's conservatives, he was elected as a general by the people for ten consecutive years even as Crotone's conservatism continued to decline. He was by no means an easy person to deal with.

"I am Lysias, representing Crotone and coming to negotiate with the Turi...Tua Alliance!" Lysias stepped forward and said.

"Welcome, General Lysias." Davos stretched out his right hand and motioned for the other person to sit across from the wooden table. Then he looked at him calmly and said, "We have been busy rebuilding the city of Thurii recently, and we also have to meet with everyone. City-state envoy, time is very tight, just tell us your request for coming this time."

Lysias did not expect Davos to be so direct. He coughed a few times, concealing the surprise on his face, and then said loudly and calmly: "In this case, I will directly tell you Crotone's request. I hope that the Tua Alliance will release all the captives of Crotone and its allies, then Crotone will cease fighting with the Tua Alliance to achieve peace!"

"Hahaha..." Davos raised his head and laughed, sarcastically saying: "The Crotones killed my citizens, destroyed my city-state, and robbed me of supplies. They just said 'agreed to a truce' and pretended that nothing happened. It happened, and yet they still want us to unconditionally release the culprits who caused this disaster. I wonder if the Crotone people are too naive or too shameless?!"

Lysias said with a sullen face: "Lord Davos, don't forget that this war was not caused by Crotone."

"Okay, I don't want to argue with you anymore about who is right and who is wrong, please go back!" Davos waved his hand simply.

Lysias was stunned: he just said a few words and stopped talking.Davos's non-diplomatic approach also aroused his anger: "My lord, are you not afraid of fighting Crotone again! We can organize another 3 or [-] people at any time." Army, and will not make the same mistakes again!”

When Davos heard Lysias' threatening words, his eyebrows were the same, and he said decisively: "When it comes to war, I am really not afraid! The Alliance will never make the same mistake that Tuliyi made before! We will first Kill all those prisoners, use their blood to sacrifice to the gods, and then rely on the tenacious defense of the city walls to make sure that every step you Crotones take will be filled with human lives! And we, the people of the Tua Alliance, will not be afraid of death, nor will we. We will never surrender, young men die, old men go up, old men die, women go up! Turiyi falls, we retreat to Amendolara! Amendolara falls, we go to Heraclea! As long as the enemy still tramples on our territory, We will fight the enemy to the death!"

Davos's words made Kunogorata, who originally hated war, get excited and blurted out: "Yes, this is the code of conduct of our Tua Alliance in the face of aggression!"

Lysias was shocked by the opponent's fighting spirit. He clearly felt that this newly formed alliance was not only less weak than the previous Tuarii, but also more belligerent. It was not a good choice to start a stalemate with the Tua Alliance!

He was about to say a few words to lighten the atmosphere, but he heard Davos say loudly: "Kunogolata, go and call back the Locri envoy who just left. We need to discuss the alliance conditions with him just now. Good consultation!”

Messenger of Lockley!Lysias's heart was beating wildly, and he suddenly remembered: the familiar person just now was Metrophenis of Locle. He had gone to Crotone twice to negotiate, but he didn't even think of him.

"Master Consul, state your request." Lucias had no choice but to give in first.

Davers stopped Kunogorata who had just stood up, and said, "Wait a minute."

Mariji straightened his body and said loudly: "The request of our Tua Alliance is,
First, because Crotone burned the city of Thurii, causing the people of Thurii to lose their homes, in order to compensate for their losses and rebuild the city of Thurii, Crotone needed to compensate the Tua League for two thousand talents;

Secondly, Crotone can ransom your soldiers, and the ransom for each captive is five hundred drachmas. At the same time, as the culprits of the burning of the city, these captured soldiers must serve in Thurii for one year in order to ransom them. sin.

Third, Crotone must allow Crimea, Castellon, and Tua to become allies;

Fourth, the peace treaty between the Tua League and Crotone lasted for five years, during which the two sides would not invade each other.

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After hearing this, Lysias shook his head repeatedly: "Your request is too high and Crotone cannot agree to it."

Thus, a long, see-saw negotiation began.

Davos handed over this difficult task to Mariji, and then went to another tent not far away.

Here, Davos met Amycles from Castellon City.

As the chief general of Castellon City, Amycles's ability to come to Thurii in person showed an attitude.As soon as he saw Davos, he said flatteringly: "I have long heard that the consul of Amendolara is a hero favored by Hades. When I saw him today, he was indeed very different from ordinary people!"

Davos smiled slightly and said, "Is there anything important that General Amycles has come to Turiyi?"

Amycles did not answer directly. He said with emotion: "Lord Davos, speaking of it, the three cities of Thurii, Amendolara and Castellon are very related. We are all Subaris." (When the city of Turui was founded, some people were descendants of the Sybaris people, barely considered), we all come from the same place! When the former Sybaris was powerful, Castellon and Amendolara There were so many contacts, how peaceful and tranquil it was at that time! Unfortunately, after the destruction of Sybaris, Castellon had to be forced to join the Crotone alliance and was bullied. Fortunately, the establishment of Thurii allowed Castellon to Luo became independent and enjoyed a peaceful and peaceful life for nearly 40 years! The Crotone army attacked Thurii, and the city of Cacastlon was small and weak, so it had no choice but to join the Crotone army. We——"

"Castellon is sandwiched between the Tua League and Crotone. It is difficult to remain neutral!" Davers interrupted him and said seriously: "Since Castellon and Turui , Amendolara is very connected, why don’t you rejoin us! Crotone and we are negotiating. If an agreement is reached, Crotone will not interfere with Castellon’s voluntary choice. As long as Castellon If Castron becomes an alliance with the Tua League, we will unconditionally release the prisoners of Castellon. And as an ally of the Tua League, we will not interfere in Castellon's internal affairs and do not need you to pay tribute. We only need you to agree to two A condition."

"What two conditions?" Amycles asked eagerly, obviously a little moved.

A smile appeared on the corner of Davos's mouth: "First, after forming an alliance, Castellon is not allowed to sign any form of agreement or covenant with other city-states and forces; second, when the Tua Alliance goes out to fight, Kas. Troon City must send troops to participate, and the generals of the Tua Alliance have the command of the entire army. The spoils obtained after the battle is won will be distributed according to the proportion of troops sent by both sides."

Amycles carefully considered these two conditions and the benefits he would get after joining the alliance, and his eyes gradually brightened...

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After more than a day of negotiations, the truce agreement between Crotone and the Tua League was finally established:
First, Crotone compensated the Tua Alliance for thirty talents in one lump sum (which was very different from Mariji’s initial asking price, but there was no other way. Crotone only suffered a slight setback, plus this war , and the previous war with the Brutians. Two consecutive wars greatly consumed Crotone's treasury. The asking price was too high and the agreement could not be reached).

Second, the ransom price for each captured soldier was two hundred drachmas, and he had to serve for half a year in the territory of the Tua Alliance. The Tua Alliance must ensure the life safety and health of each prisoner, and allow family members to visit. (Including the captured citizens of Asprostum and Silitium, the Tua Alliance has more than 6000 prisoners of Crotone and its allies. Each soldier is equivalent to the price of four cattle, not counting the price. High, not too low. If all the soldiers are redeemed, this alone will bring two hundred talents to the Tua Alliance. Moreover, the Tua Alliance only provides basic food and accommodation for these prisoners. If they want to make It was up to Crotone and its allies to find ways to feed and clothe these captives. In fact, the food for the captives was later provided by their families. The Tua Alliance used the free labor of 6000 people for half a year. The soldiers' families also bring additional food and accommodation income to the city of Thurii.

Lysias was firmly opposed to forced labor, but Marigi was also extremely insistent and even said bluntly, "We are afraid that after these prisoners return, Crotone will immediately arm them again and attack Thurii again." In the end, the two sides reached a compromise, and Lucias, who was not at ease, added a sentence in the agreement, "Don't let the captives go to mine!")
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