ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 152 Syracuse’s War Preparations and the Tua Alliance’s Trade Recovery

Davos gently stroked Christia's smooth but not swollen belly and said, "Until our child is born smoothly, do you hear me?"

Despite Davos's domineering tone, Christoya enjoyed his stern attitude. She rested her head on Davos's chest and replied softly: "I know..."

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Davos gently moved the sleeping Christia away, carefully got out of bed, tiptoed to the side room, and then fumbled to light the oil lamp in front of the niche next to the window. The flashing light illuminated a twisted garment. Bronze statue of smiling Hera.

Davos knelt down to pray devoutly for the first time, with tears of excitement in his eyes. However, what he said was not a hymn to Hera: "Dear mom and dad, do you know? My son has his own child in this world. I hope you can bless him to come into this world smoothly, grow up healthily, continue my bloodline, and pass on my career..."

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In the palace on the island of Ortygia, Dionysius was discussing important matters with Philistus and Lepthenes.At this time, his intelligence chief Hyparinus came to him and handed him a piece of information.

Dionysius read it at a glance and couldn't believe it: "Is this true?!"

"When has the information I confirmed been wrong?" Hyparinus said coldly.

Dionysius did not pay attention to Hyparinus's attitude. After all, Hyparinus was his father-in-law, and he was one of his colleagues who firmly supported him in the process of gaining power in Syracuse.Dionysius exclaimed loudly: "It's unbelievable. The young leader of the mercenaries actually won again! And this time he defeated Crotone, who was giving the Locri people a headache!"

"He just made a sneak attack." After reading the information handed over by his brother, Leptinis obviously did not appreciate Davos's method of victory.

"My brother, you have to understand that whether it is a sneak attack or a frontal battle, as long as you can win, you should be praised! And he was able to defeat more with less twice in a row. It seems that this man is indeed a powerful general!" Dionysius Si said seriously, and he suddenly sighed: "Davos...Davos...it's a pity...it's a pity..."

"Sir, do you still want to recruit him?" Philistos asked from the side.

Dionysius shook his head: "He is obviously not satisfied with being a mercenary leader. He successfully became the lifelong consul of Amendolara. Now after defeating Crotone, I am afraid he is thinking about what to do." Let's bring Tu Liyi under his control... This young man is not simple. I underestimated him before, but it seems that I will pay more attention to him in the future!" He said with a serious expression.

"I know." Hyparinus replied.

Dionysius saw Leptinius's disapproval and sighed secretly: This brother of his is loyal and diligent, but he is a bit scheming. But it is precisely because of this that he entrusts him with the important task. , rather than handing it over to those with different intentions.The blood lesson of father-in-law Hermocrates must be kept in mind! (Hermocrates was the former father-in-law of Dionysius, the leader of Syracuse, and the hero who defeated the Athenian invasion. After the Syracuse democrats were worried about his dictatorship and incited the people to expel him, he also led Sicily. The people resisted the Carthaginian attack, and finally the Syracuse democrats were extremely frightened by his shining light, so they tricked him back to Syracuse and killed him)
"By the way, how is Herolis doing now?" Dionysius thought of the man he had left idle.

"He's been quiet these past few months," Hyparinus said.

So, Dionysius said to Philistus: "Herolis has rested long enough. Philistus, go and ask him to come back and help you prepare for this war."

"Yes!" Philistus looked happy.

Dionysius looked at Philistus, then at Hyparinus, and thought of Herolis far away in Egypt: It was these people who firmly supported him in his most difficult time and were able to achieve success. Make your own today!Herolis should still be loyal to him, and this time it was just a small warning to him, telling him not to talk randomly in the future.

After instructing Philistus to handle this matter, Dionysius felt much more relaxed. He turned his attention to the major event he was most concerned about: "The Leotianians moved to Syracuse." How are things going?"

"The placement has been completed. They are all busy adapting to the new environment, and their performance is currently quite stable." Philistos replied.

"That's good." Dionysius turned to look at Leptinius: "How is the progress of the thing made by the craftsmen?"

"It has been successful!" Leptinius was waiting for his brother to ask about this. He said excitedly: "It is so powerful! It is simply the weapon of the God of War! It can shoot a stone weighing ten kilograms a hundred meters. Far away, if a dozen stones are thrown into an ordinary city wall, it will definitely collapse!"

"Very good! You reward those craftsmen for me and let them make more of these things, but they must keep it secret. If anyone leaks it, I will kill his whole family!" Dionysius said viciously: " Next year I am going to surprise the Carthaginians!"

"Why not attack now?" Leptinius said puzzledly: "We have conquered the Greek city-states in eastern Sicily outside Messina, and we have a huge army and powerful siege weapons. Carthage's cities in western Sicily were unable to withstand our attack."

"We must be careful when dealing with Carthage, because they can bring thousands of soldiers from Africa at any time. We must be very sure before we can go to war!" Dionysius said without doubt.

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During this period of time, Cunogorata has been busy with the reconstruction of Thurii, staying in the camp every day and night, rarely taking time to return to Amendolara.

Just after dinner, the eldest son Sostatus rushed back after hearing the news. He shouted with a smile on his face: "Father, you are back!"

"Yeah." Kunogolata snorted: "I heard that you have been wandering out during this period and did not participate in the reconstruction of Turiyi. Are you still a citizen of the Tua Alliance?!"

"It's good that I didn't applaud when Thurii was destroyed. It's impossible for me to work with the murderers who killed my brother and insulted my sister!" Saustatus looked indignant. , and at the same time he explained: "But I didn't wander around. I participated in four military trainings organized by Amendolara. Not to mention, their military training in Amendolara is quite complex and very onerous. Every time I finish training, I am almost exhausted to death! No wonder, Amen... No, our citizen soldiers are so capable. Also, the rugby game invented by the Archon is quite interesting..."

When Saustatus mentioned his dead brothers and sisters, it was like lifting up the scars in Kunogorata's heart, making him look gloomy.

After Sostatus found out, he immediately changed the subject and said in a feigned excitement: "In addition to military training, I spent other time helping Mr. Mariji, the commercial officer. Father, you don't know, since we brought 'Thurii After the news spread that a large amount of materials were needed for city reconstruction, a large number of merchant ships came from all directions. In addition, our market tax rate is low, the service is good, and the management is strict. Businessmen from various city-states are full of praise. The merchants who are now settled here Our port has been occupied, and the originally built market is no longer enough and needs to be expanded, but now all the manpower is with you. I estimate that at the latest the day after tomorrow, Mr. Marij will come to you for help."

"Is this true?!" Kunogolata has been staying in Turiyi City during this period and has no time to go to the port for inspection. Unexpectedly, two months ago, Mariji led people to visit the estuary and the site of Subaris. A port and market were roughly built in that area, and it became so prosperous in a short period of time.

"Of course it's true! I helped Mr. Mariji keep accounts, and I remember it very clearly. Every day, I spent about ten talents to buy materials needed for city reconstruction. At the same time, the taxes collected and the profits from the things sold also reached You have eight talents, otherwise you think where did you get the materials besides wood and stone to build the city?" Saustatus talked eloquently,

"Davos knows how to use people! I didn't expect Mariji, a Persian, to be so capable in business!" Kunogolata sighed.

He glanced at his son and said calmly: "Tell me, what do you want from me?" Kunogolata knew his son well.

"Well...well...the warehouses and hotels at the foot of Mount Amendolara were burned down by the Crotones before, and now the Crotone captives are about to build them again. I heard Lord Marij say, He wants to auction off these newly built warehouses and hotels and rent them to the people of the Tua Alliance to operate and make money... Well... I want to participate, but I don't have enough money. I want to ask my father... you can borrow some."

"How much do you want?"

"Hmm... five... five talents." Saustatus summoned the courage to say, this is almost half of Kunogorata's family property.

"Are you going to rent them all?"

"Yes, father. Now there are many merchant ships in Turiyi, but our port has not been really built yet. A large number of merchants and sailors can't find a place to eat or sleep, and there is no place to store their goods. But Amendolara has a ready-made warehouse And hotels, and the road between the two cities is being built intensively, I think taking these warehouses and hotels will make our family a lot of money!" Sostatus said confidently.

Kunogolata thought for a while, then looked at his son and said in a deep voice: "My son, since I was expelled from Thurii, I have reflected on my previous actions and felt that I used to do things too radically and often did not Consider other people's feelings so that when things happen, no one is willing to help us..."

　Because the football game has been rescheduled for tonight, I will update it in advance!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)