ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 476
"That's different." Henipolis shook his head stubbornly and said: "What you tell me will bring some of your own opinions, which will only interfere with my judgment of the entire historical event and the battle process. Teacher Ansitanos once said It has been said, 'The eyes are the best pen for a historian, they will record everything truly and accurately.' So I have decided that I will never leave you again in the future!"

Henipolis looked at Davos with stubbornness and a bit of cunning in his eyes.

Davos sighed secretly in his heart and said slowly: "Some things are not something you can do whatever you want. They are often out of our control. Henny, I called you here at this time because I just received a request for information. News from Russia..."

"What news?!" Hennipolis asked subconsciously, and the serious expression on Davos's face made him feel uneasy.

Davos said in a deep voice: "Your uncle Arobmas launched a rebellion, forcibly installed himself as the consul of Laos, announced that Laos would break away from the Dionysian Alliance, and also sent troops to attack the Lahe Fortress."

"What?!" Henipolis couldn't believe his ears: "Uncle Arobomas rebelled?! This is impossible! This is impossible!..."

Seeing Henipolis shaking his head and roaring loudly, Davos silently took out the intelligence received yesterday and handed it to him.

Henipolis grabbed it and looked at it several times, then suddenly became quiet...

After a while, he choked and said: "Why? Why would he do this?! He is my only uncle, I trust him so much! I have trusted him since I was a child!..."

Davos looked at the tearful Henipolis and said softly: "People can change, especially since your uncle holds great power and is in charge of all the affairs of the city-state of Laos. It is inevitable that he will have some differences." The idea, if there are other forces tempting me, such as Syracuse..."

Henipolis listened to Davos' story with red eyes. Suddenly he remembered something, stood up suddenly, and exclaimed: "Mother! My mother is in danger!..."

"Your mother is fine. According to reliable information, she was just guarded by people sent by Arobmas. Your uncle did not harm your mother at all. After all, your mother used to take good care of your father's younger brother." Davos saw He Nepolis looked suspicious and emphasized: "Aristelas told me."

After living in the Davos mansion for so many years, Henipolis certainly knew that Aristelas was specially collecting intelligence for Davos, so he felt a little more relaxed, and then he said bitterly: "I We must go back immediately, recapture Laos, and severely punish that ungrateful traitor!" Obviously, Arobomas's betrayal broke his heart, and he was so disgusted that he didn't even want to mention his name.

"Yes." Davos agreed and reminded him: "The administrator of Niutum, Hermon, and the administrator of Vig City, Saru, are both gathering troops. You can lead your troops to join them and jointly attack Arob. Mars, Arobomas will definitely not be able to stop you. But——"

Davos changed the topic and said: "Your father worked hard to separate Laos City from the Lucania Tribal Alliance, and after working hard for so many years, you can't bear to let Laos city be destroyed by a war. The people suffered heavy casualties and the city was severely damaged, right?"

Henepolis nodded repeatedly.

"Herni." Davos looked at him and said in a deep voice: "Some of the bills you wanted to implement in Russia were blocked by Arobmas and others and could not be implemented. But give Laos More rights for civilians, allowing them to enjoy land like Dionian citizens, is what these civilians, who account for the majority of the population of Laos, sincerely hope for! Before, because Arobmas and the others blocked the news, Laos The Russian people don’t know the truth very well. Now we just need to publicize these facts, and the people of Laos will know who is really good to them?! Who should they support?! So you can do this..."

Listening to Davos's plan, Henipolis's eyes gradually brightened, and he immediately nodded and said: "Your Majesty, I will do as you say! I will let that person know that I was right at the beginning!"

When Henipolis left, Davos gave him a strong hug and encouraged him loudly: "Henipolis, I wish you a smooth recovery of Laos as soon as possible. My secretary is still waiting for you to take office. !”

Henipolis nodded with confidence: "Your Majesty, wait for my good news!"

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Early the next morning, the Seventh Dionysian Legion and Heraclea's army marched north. When they arrived at Metapontum, its city gate was wide open, and the remaining soldiers of Tarantum and Isalocas and others The pro-Tarantum Metapontum people had already fled to Tarantum last night.

The coalition easily captured the city of Metapontum.Matonis, the commander of the Seventh Legion who was eager to return to Thurii, did not covet the power of the temporary supreme administrator of the occupied territory at all, and directly handed over the defense of Metapontum to the Heracleian Consul Terry. Fias then led the legion back.

Soon, the changes in Metapontum City were noticed by the spies sent by Tudeples.After gaining contact with Triphias, Tudeples said goodbye to the Garacuso people who had taken them in, and promised: From now on, Metapontum will strengthen trade with Garacuso, Especially when it comes to food.

After returning to Metapontum, Tudeples relied on the strong support of Dionia and Heraclea and regained power. The first thing he did was to lead the few remaining pro-Dionysians. The Nias sent personnel to avenge their murdered relatives and friends and completely eliminate the pro-Tarantum citizens in the city. They were deported, arrested, and executed. For a time, the city of Metapontum was full of blood and people. People are in danger.After these several twists and turns, Metapontum's population dropped sharply and its strength was greatly depleted.

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Just as the Seventh Legion returned to Thurii, the Tarantom envoy had already set foot on the land of Thurii.

Yesterday, the news that "the Dionysian fleet defeated the Syracuse Navy and almost completely annihilated the Tarantum army and navy" was sent back to Tarantum City. It not only shocked the Senate, but also shocked Tarantum. While people are worried about the safety of their loved ones, they are also very panic-stricken.So much so that when rumors spread that "the Dionian army was marching towards Tarantum," it caused huge panic. Many people rushed home, packed their luggage, and prepared to rush to the port. Escape this already defenseless city by boat.

In such a critical and bad situation, the Tarantum Senate had only one way to go - to seek peace with Dionia.

For this reason, the Senate did not even convene a citizens' assembly, but urgently elected two temporary consuls, Dixitimas and Achita's father Histiavis, that night, and sent Histiavis to the throne. The next day, he sent an envoy to Thurii, trying to get Davos to be lenient to Tarantum because he was thinking about his old friendship with Archita.

Davos knew the purpose of the Tarentum people and did not see Histiavis at all. Instead, he asked Kunogorata and Ansitanos to negotiate with Histiavis.

Earlier, Ansitanos was treated rudely when he visited Tarentum, but now when he saw Histiavis, who was groveling but anxious, he felt a little happy in his heart even though he was as gentle as he was.

Faced with the suggestion put forward by Histiavis that "Tarantum is willing to have a peaceful truce with Dionia and make certain war compensation, hoping to release Tarantum prisoners of war," Kunogorata and Ansi Thanos just sneered.

Kunogorata even laughed and said: "Dionia had an alliance with Tarantum before, but you ignored the sacred oath and betrayed us when we needed your help the most! Let us again Sign an agreement with you so that you can sneak attack on us again while we are going all out to deal with Syracuse?! Do you think we will be so stupid! To be honest, we don’t know if Poseidon will be angry with you for tarnishing his god name, but we dare not trust you Tarentum people anymore!”

After hearing this, Histiavis felt ashamed, and he shouted angrily: "Then what do you Dionia want us to do, Tarantum?!"

"Before this war is over, Dionia will not sign any treaty with Tarantum, but these more than 12000 Tarantum citizens and nearly 2000 sailors...well...Dionia is at war There is not that much food to support them, so whether they can survive until the end of the war depends on whether you, Tarantum, can provide enough food." Kunogorata replied coldly.

"I understand. Dionia wants our food. Only with food can we ensure the safety of Tarantum prisoners of war, right?" There was a hint of sarcasm in Histiavis's sad and angry voice.

"That's right. Mining requires abundant physical strength, otherwise it will be difficult to maintain health." Kunogolata said with a threatening tone.

"Then when can they be released?" Histiavis asked again.

"Before the end of the war, Dionia will not release them, otherwise who knows whether they will take up spears to invade our territory again!" Kunogolata said seriously: "Before that, Dionia Asia will not sign any agreement with Tarantum, but as long as Tarantum remains calm during this period, Dionia will not invade Tarantum's territory. This is the personal promise of His Majesty Davos. !”

After hearing this, Histiavis no longer had to worry about Tarantum's safety. After all, Davos' credibility was well-known.

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