ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 385: Mission to Lochry

Atilicrus thought for a long time before raising his head, staring at Davos, and said: "I promise you, Lijim will hand over the fleet to your Dionia command, and will fully support it at the meeting of the South Italian Alliance. Dionia’s proposal. Of course, you have to understand that this is not because you are my son-in-law, but because severely damaging Syracuse is what the Liji people have always wanted to do! "

After sending away Atili Cruz, Davos invited Dionysian's old friend, Sipros, who is now the chief general of Trina.

When Davers asked Sipulos for support, he readily agreed.Not only because Trina is now very close to the Dionysian Alliance, and has close business ties with the nearby city of Knapetia and the Bruti region, it is also because Trina needs its own security. , Sipulos said to him: "Lord Davers, in fact, you don't need to obtain Trina's support in advance. Your proposal will easily gain the support of the city-states of the South Italian Alliance, because Crow Thone, Siliting, Coronia and our alliance of Trina and Locri have been life-and-death enemies for decades. Over the years, they have become the biggest problem plaguing our city-states. If we can solve them in one fell swoop this time , it’s too late for us to be happy, so how can we object?”

Sure enough, as Sipulos said, at a temporary South Italian Alliance emergency meeting held in the hotel next to the Senate specifically used to receive envoys and distinguished guests from other city-states, the other city-states unanimously agreed: When Dio When there is a war between Niaca and Locle, the South Italian Alliance will jointly form a large army to attack, and at the same time, they will also be prepared for a war with Syracuse.

After the meeting, it was already late at night. The generals of each city-state saw off Davos and were about to return to the hotel when they suddenly heard Lysias shouting: "Look at the sky!"

I saw bright silver lines drawn in the night sky in the southwest, which were unusually dazzling on the dark sky.

General Pletinis of Xiliting opened his eyes wide, looked at it carefully, and said disapprovingly: "Such night scenes happen many times every year, there is nothing special."

"But that happened in July and August, and it is rare to see such a situation in September." Lucias said

"It is indeed rare in this season." General Friniris of Colonia said solemnly.

"This is a good omen!" Sipulos shouted excitedly: "Perseus is the hero Perseus. He killed the ferocious and sinister Medusa. Now we have finally made up our minds to fight against the dictatorial and tyrannical Di. Onisius declared war to eliminate the tyrant who had been threatening the security of the city-states and people of Magna Graecia for more than ten years. Isn't this exactly what the hero Perseus expected!"

"Sipulos is right. As long as our South Italian Alliance is united, its strength will exceed that of Syracuse. We can severely damage Syracuse and restore Sicilian Greece just like Perseus killed Medusa. Independence and freedom of the city-state!" Atilicruz encouraged.

Some of the other city-state generals were thoughtful, and some kept nodding, as if this would reduce the tension of a possible war with Locri and later Syracuse...

..............................

When Davos returned home, he was already very tired, but when he heard the arrival of Aristelas, he still cheered up and met him in the study.

"My lord, we have found out that the person who booked the room for Megalis is a businessman from Locrii. He often comes to Thurii to buy wine, so the owner and waiters of that hotel are familiar with him. .However, it is a pity that he left Turui nine days ago and returned to Lokri." Aristilas reported.

"Businessman Lokri... Huh, it's really not in vain." Davos sneered.In fact, if you think about it, you can understand that Lokley is very suspicious.Because since the Polyxis case, the Turui people and even the entire Dionysian people have become more vigilant against the Syracuse people entering their territory.On the contrary, the attitude towards Syracuse's allies Locri is still good.

"Is there any progress in the investigation about that woman?" Davos asked again.

"It has been clearly investigated. She is the concubine of a former nobleman of Crimisa who was sentenced in the Polluxes case not long ago. With her came to Turii several other people who were sentenced in the previous case. Family members. Master Matonis has sent people to find them and arrest them."

It's Krimisa again!Davos felt that he should write a letter to Protesilaus, the chief executive of Crimea, asking him to strengthen the management and rectification of the original residents of Crimea.

At the same time, he was thinking about whether to propose to the Senate to add a patrol department to lead and coordinate the patrol teams in various cities, increase the maintenance of urban order, and arrest lawless elements... In other words, improve The status of the patrol team makes it more professional, rather than always rotating citizen soldiers.

Thinking about this matter over and over in his mind, Davos unknowingly came to Crystal's bedroom. When he noticed it, he hurriedly gestured to Azuna in the outhouse, preparing to exit quietly.

At this time, Christoya's voice came from the back room: "Is it Davos?"

"Why don't you go to bed so late? It's not good for you and the baby in your stomach." Davos complained softly.

"What happened today, how can I sleep if you don't come back!" Kristoya's charming tone revealed deep concern: "I want you to sleep with me tonight."

"Okay! Okay!..." Davos walked into the back room and sat down next to the bed: "Look at me, isn't it good?"

Asuna hurriedly lit the candle, and then went to boil hot water to wash Davos' face and feet.

Kristoya carefully moved her round belly, leaned against Davos, and hugged him tightly: "Hearing that you were attacked by... an assassin really frightened Agnes and I. Yes! Thanks to Hades’s blessing!”

"Yes, thanks to Martius! He is still lying in the hospital, unconscious!" Davos sighed and said hatefully: "So this time the Senate decided to punish Lockry and Scylla Kuza takes revenge!”

"That means... war is about to break out again, and it's with Syracuse..." Christoya trembled when she heard this, and said with some worry, holding Davos closer with her arms. tight.

Davos gently stroked her back and comforted her and said: "Don't you understand me yet! When have I ever lost in a war!... But in this way, when you give birth to a child, I'm afraid I won't be able to By your side."

The disappointment on Kristoya's face disappeared in a flash, and she comforted Davos softly: "You don't have to worry about me, I have Azuna, Agnes taking care of me, and your students ( Referring to Helps and others) come here regularly for consultation, and I will give birth smoothly, just like last time. But you have to protect yourself, in case you... you let me, Agnes, Xiao Ke What about Luo, Cynthia, Adoris, the children in your belly, and all the people who love you and rely on you?!" When she said this, her voice was choked up.

Davos could only hug her and comfort her softly: "Don't worry, I have the protection of Hades, I will not be in any danger! And this time, for my safety, the Senate has added another hundred people for me. Guard, the guard will be even tighter. But in this way, our family will not be able to easily visit Turiyi Market in the future. Do you still remember the last time we..."

Crystal's snoring sounded softly, and she didn't know when she fell asleep. Davos laid her down, gently covered her with the quilt, stared at her slightly frowning pretty face, and felt the suppressed feeling in his heart. An idea that is rapidly expanding at the moment...

...............................

The next day was the start of the Dionia Rugby Finals. Thurii did not stop the event because of yesterday's incident. It was still held on time as usual, and the people filled the arena early.

When the hustle and bustle began to fill the huge arena, the people saw the consul they had been worried about all night appearing at the VIP table and waving around with a smile, all the rumors were proven to be false.

The crowd gave out deafening cheers, and the entire arena began to boil.

...............................

While the people of Dionysia in Thurii cheered for the opening of the football final, the envoy sent by the Senate, Fraucle Leon, had already taken a boat to Lochry.

At this time, Fraukeleon was already an intermediate judge in Deolia. He had just resigned from his post in Amendolara and was waiting for a new appointment in Turii.The Senate appointed him as an envoy to Locle because he was not weaker than Aristocrates in eloquence and thinking, and at the same time, he was more tactful and sophisticated in dealing with things than Aristocrates. After all, he was The time of serving as Dionia's public office can be longer than that of Aristocrates.

Frauclion readily obeyed, not because he was unaware of the dangers of the trip, but it was also a great opportunity to showcase himself and attract the attention of the senators, especially Archon Davos.The intermediate judge is already the highest position that a Union citizen like him who is not a senator of the Senate can hold in the public office of Union judge. Senior judges can only be held by senators of the Senate, and the higher-level justices are consuls. Davers concurrently.Next, he will either continue to serve as an intermediate judge in other cities, or transfer to other positions. After five years, he may enter the ranks of the elected reserve senators of the Senate.He must increase his possibility of becoming a senator in the Senate through his outstanding performance.

Locri is located at the tip of the toe in southern Italy, next to Ligem.It neither occupies a fertile and flat plain like Sebaris or Crotone, nor does it have an excellent geographical location like Ligium. However, it takes advantage of its relatively advantageous position close to the main trade channel of the Strait of Messina, and has successively established The two colonial cities of Mdema and Hippion were established on the west coast of this toe of Italy, just on the trade route leading to Central Italy, the most prosperous trade center in the Tyrrhenian Sea region. .Locle opened an ancient road to connect the east and west coasts. After decades of hard work, he finally became a famous maritime trade city in the Western Mediterranean, and thus became a powerful country in Magna Greece.

(End of this chapter)