ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 390
Since Potentia joined the Dionian Alliance, Potentia's situation has been greatly improved. The south that should have been guarded has become its rear area. Not only does it compete with Grumentum and Pi There were trade exchanges between Xixis and Xixis, and the subordinate city of Poseidonia also benefited from it, and the volume of maritime trade with the South Italian city-states increased year by year.The life of the Potentia people has improved, and Potentia's treasury has become abundant. Every time Puamote thinks about this, he feels gratified that joining the Dionysian Alliance is the best thing he has done. A decision!
Of course, the frequent exchanges between Potentia and Dionia have naturally been affected by some Dionia culture. For example, Potentia people have also begun to like rugby, and some Potentia people have also begun to like rugby. While worshiping Mount Asinus, the Asians also began to pray to Hades, the patron saint of Dionia. The priests of Potentia reported this issue to Puamote many times, and he also Very helpless.

He has understood: This is a spontaneous behavior of the tribesmen, and the Dionians have not deliberately guided it. However, when the tribesmen have frequent contact with the compatriots of Grumentum, they will feel that the God of Mount Asinus is in trouble. The crude statue of the god cannot be compared with the majestic bronze statue of Hades in Greece, and I heard that the Hades temple in Thurii is even more majestic. So how can they not be in awe and start to change their faith? !What's more, Hades has so many attractive stories (from the "Cthulhus" compiled by Plessinas and others, many stories are very different from the original legends)...

Puamote felt that Dionia's cultural influence on the Potentians was not a bad thing, because he himself was also enjoying the elegant culture of Dionia, just like the lunch he had just now, came from Dionia. Onia's delicacy - boiled mutton. He felt that it was much more delicious than the roasted mutton and boiled mutton he had eaten before, so he was too full now. He touched his bloated belly happily and was about to eat it. Walking in the yard with a hound dog, trying to digest through exercise.

At this time, his servant came in and reported: Chief Shashidat asked to see him.

"Let him come in." Puamote said with a frown. He felt a little uneasy: Shasidat's tribe was in Kopsa, in the north of Potentia, adjacent to the Samnai. It can be said that Potentia resisted the Samnite. Monet's forefront, so Shahidat rarely leaves the territory and comes to the city of Potentia.

Is there any movement among the Samnites?While Puamote was thinking worriedly, Shashidat strode into the backyard. As soon as he saw him, he shouted eagerly: "The big leader is in trouble! The Samnites are going to attack us in a big way." It’s Tentia!”

"What?!" Puamote immediately became nervous and asked urgently: "What happened?!"

"A few days ago, my people observed that many Samnites entered Kopsa. The city of Kopsa became very lively. We thought they were doing some kind of sacrifice or celebration, but it also made us more vigilant. This In a few days, thousands of Samoni suddenly came from the north of Kopsa. They were fully armed and built several camps near Kopsa... Big leader, the situation is not good! Look at this luck, Samone I'm afraid the Nai people are going to attack our Potentia again!" Shahidat said anxiously.

"Thousands of people? How many people are there?!" Puamote was a little flustered, but he still tried his best to calmly figure out the situation first.

"Well... about... at least 2 people! The Samonites have sealed off the area near Kopsa, and my spies can't get in at all!" Shahidat also felt that his words were too vague, so he explained : “But we found that among the Samnite flags were not only the flags of Hirpini, but also the flags of Pentri and Caudini!”

Puamot was really surprised and asked anxiously: "Did all the four major tribes of Samonai gather in Kopsa?!"

"The flag of Caraceni has not been found yet." Shashidat said anxiously: "Big leader, you must send a large army to support me immediately! I think the Samnite people may be able to help me in the next few days. If we launch an attack, my few hundred soldiers will not be able to stop it!"

"In the past, just dealing with one Shirpini was already very difficult for us in Potentia! From what you said, at least three Samnite tribes have come now. Even if I send all the reinforcements, it is impossible to repel them. Instead, the Samnites will take the opportunity to eliminate our main force in the wild and weaken the power to defend the city of Potentia! Alas..." Puamote knitted his eyebrows together in worry.

The Lucanians have many tribes, and the tribes unite with each other, eventually forming several large tribal federations, Potentia, Grumentum, Picosis, Garaguso, Niu Tumu, these tribes united for their own interests, and united with each other and fought with each other. There were constant conflicts. It was not until the emergence of Dionia that peace was restored in the Lucania region.

The Samnites are different from the Lucanians.The Samnite, a race that occupies the mountainous areas of central Italy, is divided into four major tribes, the Shirpini, the Penteni, the Cavutini, and the Caracerni. Not only is each tribe relatively united within itself, but the tribes also The relationship is also harmonious and there are few fights.Each tribe has a big leader, who is jointly elected by each tribe. Unless it arouses public anger, it is rare to be kicked out midway. After all, only those with talent and good character can be recognized by each tribe. He will He remained the great leader until his death.Unlike the big leader of Lucania, the big leader of the Samonite tribe has much more power. Regardless of whether they live in the mountains or valleys, no matter how far apart they are, they must all participate in military, diplomatic and other major matters. Obey the chief's orders.From this aspect, the four major tribes of Samone are more like four kingdoms, rather than the tribal federation of Lucania and Bruti. It is precisely because of this characteristic that Samone, a people living in The races in the barren mountainous areas can make the surrounding Latins, Greeks, and Lucarians fearful.

Originally, Potentia only faced the Shilpini, which was the largest of the four Samnite tribes. It was located in the south of the mountainous area occupied by the Samnites and bordered Potentia. Now it is coming again. With two tribes together, how could Puamot not feel nervous? He paced back and forth anxiously in the yard, and finally he made a decision: "Shashidat, go back immediately and make your tribe ready. , first quietly transport some supplies to the city. Once you find that the Samnites have launched an attack, don’t take the risk to resist, lead your people to retreat to the city... And I will also immediately notify other tribes and do a good job. Same preparation."

"This... this... Chief, are we leaving all the land outside the city to be trampled by those damn 'pheasants' (Samoni warriors like to wear pheasant feathers on the top and sides of their helmets, As a distinction between warrior levels, hence the nickname)?! The farmland, pastures, and houses were destroyed, which is still bearable." Shahidat's tribe was often invaded by the Samonites in the past, and the entire tribe has become accustomed to the Eastern During the days of hiding in Tibet, he did not take this seriously, but he still said worriedly: "If the city of Potentia is besieged by the Samnites for a long time, with so many people in the city, our food will not last long. time!"

"It won't be long before the Dionian army will come to support us. Don't forget, we Potentia are a member of the Dionian Alliance!" Puamote has never been so lucky as he is today. I made the decision to join the Dionia Alliance.

"Yes! Yes! Dionia! Dionia will come to save us!" Shasidat kept nodding like a chicken pecking at rice, obviously having great confidence in this powerful ally south of Potentia. Knowing that in the more than three years since Potentia joined the Dionysian Alliance, his tribal territory has never been invaded by the Samnites.

Watching Shasidat leave in a hurry, Puamote's face became even more gloomy. He had already heard about Dionia's declaration of war on Locri. At this time, Potentia asked Dionia for help. , Will Dionia come to help in time?
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Alexis walked into the town hall of Grumentum, where Chief Executive Bagule was already waiting: "Commander of the Alexis Army!" Bagule was wearing Burton, but he gave a military salute.

"Lord Bagule!" Alexis, who was dressed in military uniform, raised his hands as a greeting to a senator.

"Sir, please stop making fun of me. I wish I could take off this robe immediately, put on armor, and become a team officer under your command!" Bagule said with a helpless smile.

Back then, Bagule held the two positions of First Captain of the Third Army and Administrator of Grumentum. It was just an expedient measure implemented to stabilize the situation in Lucania after the Grumentum region had just been captured. .Neither the Senate nor Davos would give up the highest administrative power and the highest military power in a region (Hieronymus, the commander of the Third Army at that time, was in Thurii, and the captain of the First Army was in Lucania. (the highest military position) was concentrated on one person, so after Dionia obtained Picosis and the rule of Lucania had gained an advantage, the Senate proposed that Bagule should be relieved of one position.

Considering that Grumentum is located in the center of the Lucania region, consolidating Dionia's rule over it will completely stabilize the entire Lucania, so Daves temporarily removed his position in the legion. , and even tried to persuade him for several days.

Now Alexis heard what he meant and immediately asked: "What? What happened?!"

(End of this chapter)