ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 559 Leave
Aditya Rupa looked at Mago with an extremely excited expression, but his heart was not touched at all: Carthage's hegemony in Sicily?I think it’s your Magonid family’s hegemony in Sicily!
In fact, the Carthaginians inherited the racial characteristics of the Phoenicians and preferred to do business and trade rather than aggression by force.For hundreds of years, Carthaginian colonization and trade in Sicily, except for very few conflicts, most of the time they lived peacefully with the Greeks.Until more than 80 years ago, Dillon, the tyrant of Syracuse, attacked Himera, forcing Tirillus, the tyrant of Himera, to ask for help from Hamilcar, the patriarch of the Magonid family of Carthage and his close friend.

Hamilcar was angry that his mother clan was unfairly treated in Syracuse (Hamilcar's mother was from Syracuse), so he organized an event at his own expense without the unanimous consent of the Senate. The Sicilian expedition was defeated by Dillon in Himera, and Hamilcar was also killed in the battle. Therefore, the Magonid family made it their mission to defeat Syracuse, and also dragged the people of Carthage into the water. From then on Carthage and Syracuse have been at war for decades...

Now that the Magonid family has lost their absolute rule in Carthage, they still want to encourage the people to join the endless Sicilian war... Adityaruba, who knew some inside information, sneered at this and coughed a few times. He said coldly: "Wars need people. The previous two wars against Syracuse launched by your brother and you have caused Carthage to lose too many citizens. I'm afraid they are unwilling and unable to join again. To a new war!"

Adityaruba's words were directed at Mago's sore feet, making him blush slightly, and said angrily: "There is no need for citizens to participate in the war. As long as there are enough mercenaries, I can lead the army to attack Syracuse." Below the city!"

Adityaruba laughed and said: "Master Mago, you said it easily, enough mercenaries?! That also requires enough gold and silver to pay their salaries! Now your mercenaries have already given up Carthage's treasury is tight, and it wants to recruit more soldiers. Not only will the Senate not agree, but the people will also oppose it, because it means taxation. And too many mercenaries will also be worrying. Ah, Lord Margot, you just said, 'Once they fail to pay enough wages on time, those mercenaries may riot.'”

Ma Ge was at a loss for words, and after a while, he gritted his teeth unwillingly and said: "Even if I don't increase my troops, I can definitely regain the city-state and land that I lost at the beginning with the existing army in Sicily! Please also Lord Adiaruba Tell the Senate to reconsider this matter!”

Adityaruba flatly refused: "Master Mago, don't you know the current situation in Carthage! Carthage needs to restore prosperity, and the people hope to live a stable life. No one is willing to pay for something that has nothing to do with them. Those lands and inexplicable reasons to sacrifice their lives! We finally reached peace with Syracuse, and now you want us to tear up the peace agreement with them and restart the war. This will not only anger the people of Syracuse, but may also cause Carthage will not make such a reckless decision due to the dissatisfaction of the Dionians who have just established some contact with us!"

Mago was irritated by his words: "Adiyarupa, I used to think you were a bit tough and had your own independent views and opinions in the Senate. Now it seems that you are no different from those guys who are attached to Hanno. , do you know what the people call them!"

Faced with Mago's offense, Adityaruba suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "My views have always been based on the interests of Carthage. I don't consider who is in favor or who is against it, but Mago Sir, is this decision you have made really for Carthage?! I want to remind you that since this is a sensitive period, the Senate will send a senator to serve as the supervisor of Sicily to prevent those mercenaries from disobeying the command. , it will only cause some accidents!..."

This time the meeting ended on bad terms.

When Aditya Loba left the governor's mansion, he could still hear Mago's roar inside. He finally made up his mind and agreed to Hanno's private proposal: send an envoy to reach an agreement with Dionia as soon as possible.

On the way to the port, he kept encountering mercenaries with various accents and clothes, which made him frown: There is no need for the Sicilian military defense zone to exist. Peace and peace can be obtained through negotiation. Interests, why go through war...

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In the dark night, the port of Xiliting was silent, except for the gentle swishing sound of the waves gently lapping at the pier.

A full moon in the sky dispels the darkness between heaven and earth with its soft silver light, and also brings some safety to night navigation.

Dionysius, Phoebus and his party quietly came to the dock, and Leptinius had prepared a boat for them.

Dionysius patted Fasipessas on the shoulder with a rare gesture of intimacy, and said solemnly: "Fasipessas, there is no need to send it anymore, in case the soldiers find anything unusual. During this period, here, I leave all the troops to you, and I will bring reinforcements as soon as possible!"

The important task Dionysius entrusted to Fasipesus made him feel very stressed. After only half a day, his forehead had a few wrinkles. But at this time, he could no longer express his distress and could only send Blessing: "Master, may Apollo bless you to return to Syracuse smoothly!"

"Don't forget to hide the news of my departure from the soldiers for the time being to avoid chaos in the army!" Dionysius reminded again.

Fascipezas nodded in understanding.

Seeing Fasipesas turn and leave, Dionysius quickly withdrew his gaze and said to Leptinius beside him: "How about the blockade of the port by the Dionians now?"

"According to the report from the lighthouse sentinel, there are only three or four Dionian clippers outside the port. It is impossible for them to block such a wide sea out of the port at night. With Lactylus's boat handling skills, they can easily break through their block! "

After listening to Leptinius's confident words, Dionysius felt a little more relaxed. He looked at his brother. His mediocrity and incompetence often made him angry and helpless, but his loyalty and meticulousness often made him angry and helpless. Executing the order made him feel relieved, so he sent his other brothers to other city-states to serve as tyrants, while leaving this one alone...Looking at this honest brother at this moment, he no longer complained in his heart, but Some of it was family affection, and he whispered: "Pay close attention to what's going on in the city. Once you find something is wrong, immediately rush out of the port with the fleet and return to Syracuse!"

"Ah!" Leptinius was so shocked that he almost screamed.

Dionysius glared at him fiercely, squeezed his hand hard, and shouted again in a low voice: "Remember!"

Only then did Leptinius nod his head alertly: "Yes! Yes!"

Dionysius ignored him again, and with the help of his bodyguard, jumped onto the rocking clipper.

"Have you finished all the instructions?" Phoebidus was already on the boat and asked meaningfully at this time.

Dionysius nodded.

"Will you come back?" Phoebus's questions are always so straightforward.

Dionysius's face changed slightly. He ignored Phoebus and said to Lactylus at the stern: "Set the ship!"

Lactirus immediately asked the sailors to untie the ropes and raise the sails.Although the wind blowing on the sea now is from the east, not from the south, this is not a problem for the experienced Lactilus. He skillfully controls the rudder, and the clipper sails out of the port like an arrow.

Dionysius couldn't help but look back and saw Leptinius still standing on the pier, waving.

Dionysius looked gloomy: Why didn't he want to lead the reinforcements back to Siliting, defeat Dionysia, and regain the reputation of him and Syracuse?But judging from all the current signs, the difficulties encountered after returning to Syracuse are by no means just a Dionysian army of several thousand people. Among all the difficulties that may be encountered, ensure that he is in Syracuse. Lacuza's power is stable, this is the most important thing!Without power, you and your family will die without a burial place!
Dionysius was very clear about this, and in order to achieve this goal, everything else could be sacrificed!
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The Syracuse Allied Forces surrounded the Dionian First Army and the exiles, and were about to defeat the landing force in one fell swoop. However, the successive news of allied riots caused the Syracuse Allied Forces to be in chaos, and finally had to Choose to retreat.The First Dionysian Army took the opportunity to counterattack, causing the Syracuse coalition forces to change from retreat to a major rout.

Mathias led the cavalry to run south for more than 20 miles and entered the vast plains of Catania. Then he stopped escaping and began to send out cavalry to collect the broken troops. It was not until dusk that more than 4000 people gathered.

At this time, the reconnaissance cavalry reported: Catanai City in front sent troops to attack and capture the defeated soldiers.

In order to be safe, Mathias had to lead the remnants of the defeated generals to move westward.

They passed through several villages.In fact, these villages were originally owned by Catanai mercenaries, but the slaves attacked their former owners, and then followed the successful riot team into Catanai City. They also took away the food stored in the villages.

In addition to seeing corpses on the ground, the defeated soldiers did not find much edible food. Although the Katana mercenaries in the team looked angry, they could not even protect themselves at this moment, so they could only cry secretly.

The demoralized soldiers endured hunger and exhaustion and staggered forward in the dark night. Finally, they found a village on the southwest edge of Katana's territory that had not been affected by the riots.

Faced with so many soldiers, the villagers panicked.

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