ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 424 Kunogorata's Vigilance
Seeing this, Sesta hurriedly persuaded: "Mr. Baguilipi, you don't have to worry too much. Felicius is the southern front commander recognized and designated by Lord Davos. He is also a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time. . And he is honest, and his analysis report on the battle should not be an exaggeration. We have a great chance of winning the battle! The report sent by the wise Lord Ansitanos also recognized Felicius's analysis, so we should not be too I’m overly worried... that the local council elections may be postponed for a while, but they will still be held after the Syracuseans are driven out.”

"Yeah, yeah, you're right."

The two comforted each other and walked up the steps of the Senate Chamber.

At this time, Cesta saw Petalu coming up from the other side. He walked quickly into the venue as if he didn't see Cesta.

Of course, Sesta didn't have the habit of greeting unfamiliar people warmly. Instead, Baguilipi sighed: "It seems that Petalu still has some opinions on your review of him last time. After a while, it will be over." Will be fine."

Sesta said coldly: "I'm just fulfilling my duties. Whether others are happy or unhappy has nothing to do with me."

When Bajilippi heard this, he had no choice but to say nothing.

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"My lords, Syracuse's warships have cut off our maritime trade channels in Dionia. Whether it is to the Eastern Mediterranean or to other areas in the Western Mediterranean, our alliance's merchant ships have been captured by the Syracuse Navy. More than twenty ships have been captured and impounded, and merchant ships from other city-states that came to trade with our alliance have also been forcibly expelled by them. Now almost no merchant ships enter the port of Thurii. Except for the remote location of the Pikosis port, it can still operate normally. The ports in other cities have stopped operating.

Now because of the war, the soldiers at the front have to consume a lot of supplies every day. If this situation continues, we will not be able to obtain supplies through sea trade, and the grain supply of the entire alliance may become tight!I suggest that the Senate must take measures now to start reminding the people to save food and forcibly control food consumption. For example, restaurants may be temporarily closed and people may switch from three meals a day to two meals..." Marij finished. The elders were already in an uproar.

"Is the situation really that bad?" Cornelus asked nervously.

"Yes, the grain consumption has exceeded our prior expectations!" Agricultural Officer Bajilippi added: "Although we have reserves of grain, now for the first time, we have given five regiments in the north and south directions a total of more than 4 people. When people supply food, they have already shipped out all the grain in the two granaries, and according to statistics from the Ministry of Military Affairs, this food can only be supplied for ten days. As you know, we have only built a total of six in the alliance's territory in the past few years. Granary, if the war continues for another two months, I’m afraid the grain reserves will be at the bottom!”

The elders present all became nervous.

Kunogorata stood up immediately and said: "The sea is blocked, we can buy it by land from Tarantum."

Mersis shook his head and said: "Mariji and I have thought of this idea a long time ago, and also sent public officials to Tarantum to discuss it, but the Tarantum Senate said, 'They are also short of food and have no surplus food to sell.' ."

"Damn Tarantum! They forgot who helped them drive away the Mesapi people. They are really ungrateful! We should take the alliance agreement and question them properly!" the chief executive of this session of Amendolara Scombras cursed loudly.

"Cough... Now is not the time to settle accounts with Tarantum. The Syracuse and Samonites have already made it difficult for us to deal with, not to mention that our relationship with Tarantum has not been very harmonious in the past two years. What if If Tarantum is pushed into a hurry, it will be like Davos feared... and it will be in trouble!" Cornelus said worriedly.

"What is our fleet doing now?! The Alliance spends so much money building warships every year, and now is the time when it needs a navy!" Tritodemos asked loudly.

"Admiral Sekerian is doing his best to reorganize warships from various alliances, and at the same time train with the newly formed legion on the new tactics proposed by Lord Davos." Hieronymus replied.

"The new tactic designed by Lord Davos?!" Tritodemus became excited when he heard this: "Can it defeat the Syracuse Navy?!"

"The Turiyi military port is now tightly sealed every day, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. I don't know their training status." Hieronymus replied and remained silent.

"It seems that we can no longer rely on the navy for the time being... I hope that the South Italian coalition led by Lord Felicius today can contain the Syracuse attack." Although Scombras is close to 60 years old, his character But he is more radical, but he is also cautious about the upcoming battle in the south at this time. It can be seen that others are also worried about gains and losses. After all, the South Italian coalition is not the entire Dionian army. Felipe Hughes's leadership ability was naturally not comparable to that of Consul Davos in the hearts of the senators.

"Is there any latest news? Has Lord Davos led his army to fight the Samnites?" Sedorum asked.

"What I got was yesterday's news, 'Lord Davos led the army to enter Elia.' Today's battle report has not been sent yet."

Rotating chairman Kunogolata's answer disappointed the elders present. Some people in the audience sighed: "Our battle report transmission is still too slow."

"It's already very fast! You must know that the Lucania area is all mountainous. According to the previous speed, it would probably take more than four or five days to arrive. Now it has been shortened a lot." He joined the Senate not long ago and usually doesn't speak much. Heraclide made a rare retort.

"My lords!" Kunogolata reminded loudly: "Although according to the analysis of the battle report, our coalition forces have a high chance of defeating the Syracuda people, we must be prepared for the worst, and we must strictly order Aspen again. According to the decision we discussed yesterday, Master Agacia of Prustum and Asistes of Cnapetia should make full preparations to defend the city as soon as possible. In case...the battle fails, they must leave no stone unturned. Block the enemy from the territory of Dionia! At the same time, we must also be prepared to assist Crotone, so that we can defend Knapetia-Asprostum-Crotone This line of defense will hold the enemy back until Lord Davos leads his army back!"

"Sir Kunogorata is right, we must be prepared!"

"The coalition forces led by Lord Felicius are more powerful than the enemy, and our legions are the main force. They should be able to repel the enemy."

"Have all the scouts been sent out? Let them report back the situation of Tuliyi's battle in Xiliting every half hour!"

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Everyone in the Senate expressed their opinions one after another, but everyone felt a kind of tension and worry in their hearts...

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After the meeting, the elders did not disperse. They sat in the venue and chatted together in twos and threes.They wanted to wait here for news about the battlefield in the south so that they could make a quick decision, so they even asked domestic slaves to bring lunch to the Senate at noon.

Kunogolata walked straight to a corner of the venue, where Plessinas and Marij were chatting in a low voice.

Seeing Kunogorata coming, the two immediately stopped talking.

"Lord Plessinas, I have heard that there are some unusual things happening in the Temple of Hades in the past few days." Kunogolata said in a low voice.

"Oh, what's the abnormal situation? Why didn't I hear about it?" Plessinas looked confused.

"The writing suddenly appeared and disappeared, and the statue made sounds from time to time..." Kunogorata said word by word, looking closely at Plessinas.

Plesinas suddenly realized: "Lord Cunogorata, this is what you are talking about. This is not an abnormal phenomenon, this is a miracle of Hades! Such things have happened before, but they have appeared more frequently recently. That's all. This just shows that Hades is protecting our alliance!" Plessinas looked pious.

Seeing his expression, Kunogolata hesitated several times, and finally warned sternly: "Now is the moment of crisis for the alliance. We need to ensure the stability of the alliance's internal political situation and work together to deal with powerful enemies! As a Chief executive of Thurii, I don’t want to see big turmoil in the city! I believe Lord Davos doesn’t want to see big turmoil in the city either!”

Seeing Kunogorata's majestic expression, Plessinas was suffocated.

Mariji, who was standing next to him, immediately interjected: "Lord Kunogolata, I'm curious, what is the 'writing that suddenly appears and disappears' you just mentioned?"

Kunogorata glanced at him warily and said, "You can ask Plessinas." After saying that, he turned and left. Rumors about "taking my blood as king to keep the alliance safe" have gradually spread. It is said that it has spread to Amendolara, Bisignia and Castellon, which makes Cunogorata feel very uneasy. What he is eager to know now is: this matter belongs to Plesinas. Making your own decisions?Or was it the instruction of Davos?If it's the latter, what should you do?
"He noticed it." Plessinas looked at Kunogorata and left, then turned back to Mariji and said.

"Anyone with a brain can detect it." Mariji shrugged disdainfully: "But what can they do if they know it? Just now Kunogolata didn't even dare to say 'What is that handwriting?', really When something happens, I'm afraid he will be the first to raise his hands to express his approval. Don't worry, Kunogolata is a smart man!" Mariji's words made Plessinas feel relieved.

"Actually, I hope that today's battle will fail..." Marij's next voice was even softer, but it surprised Plessinas again.

"Lord Davos led the citizens of the Alliance to win many battles, which is why we have such a large territory today! But the people have forgotten the taste of defeat, so they don't know the value of victory..." Mariji said quietly...

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Compared to the deserted city of Turiyi, in the early morning of the same day, the civil war in the Siliting territory was clouded...

Thousands of soldiers came out from the city of Xiliting, from the city of Trina, from the camp outside the city, and from the Syracuse camp. They swarmed together like a tide toward the camp five miles north of the Syracuse camp. Places inside and outside.

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