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Chapter 661 Wolsey’s request for help
The Neapolitans knew something about the Romans that the Volscian envoy talked about: in the past ten years, this fighting and resilient nation in the north of Campania has won many battles and expanded rapidly, allowing The surrounding forces are very uneasy.But there are still many forces separated between Naples and Rome, such as the Volscians, Olonchi, Sidisini, and even the Cavutini tribe of Samone, so the Neapolitans are not uneasy about Rome.

After the members of the council discussed, the chief general Orosius said to the Volscian envoy Metepola with an apologetic face: "We really want to help you Volscian, but now there are more important things in Campania. It makes us worry about things and prevents us from spreading our strength, so I can only say sorry to you!"

What Orosius said was not a perfunctory statement.In the past ten years, the Campania League and the Samnite people have lived in peace and harmony. However, in the past two years, the Samnite people have begun to have frequent conflicts with the surrounding Campania League city-states. Although it has not yet led to a major war, But it made the Campania Alliance highly nervous. They were always on alert and prepared to deal with a war that might break out at any time.

The Wolsey envoy looked disappointed and frustrated, and he was about to continue his supplication.

Orosius changed the subject: "Although we can't help you, there is a powerful country in Italy. As long as they are willing to lend a helping hand, they can completely guarantee your Volsey's safety!"

The Wolsey Messenger's heart jumped, and a name immediately popped into his mind.

Just listen to Orosius's emphasis and say: "Dionia! Only Dionia can make Rome dare not invade Volsey!"

really!Metepora secretly breathed a sigh of relief. This is exactly what the Volscians wanted to hear. Of course they know that the Kingdom of Dionia, which owns the entire southern Italy, is probably the strongest in Italy except for the Celts in the north. Of course, it is not a problem for a large force to shock Rome, but he pretended to be embarrassed and said: "But our Wolsey and Dionia have never had any contact..."

Orosius said sincerely: "Naples and Dionia are allies, and we are willing to introduce you Volsey to the king of Dionia!"

The Wolsey envoy was overjoyed and immediately expressed his gratitude to the Naples Council.

After resting in the city for a day, he followed Mitides, the envoy sent by Naples, by boat to go south.

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It was at the end of September, and a drought was raging in southern Italy. The southern Italian territories of the Kingdom of Dionia had widespread harvest failures. The kingdom mobilized a large amount of manpower and material resources and was busy with disaster relief.

In the Dionia Palace, Davos had just approved an order to increase the punishment of several Carthage businessmen.

After the Senate had promulgated a decree that "no businessman shall raise the price of food or disrupt the market order in the country, otherwise he will be severely punished", these Carthage businessmen united some grain dealers in the city in the market of Locle City. Businessmen spread rumors and crowded the temporarily opened food stores in the city hall, causing panic among the people.In the end, they were arrested by the patrol team, and the others were severely punished. Just because these Carthaginian businessmen had extraordinary backgrounds, one of them even came from the Hanno family, the patrol team was worried that punishing them would cause serious dissatisfaction among the Carthaginians. , so I asked Davos for instructions.

Davos himself actually has this concern, but he knows: in such a critical situation, if orders and prohibitions cannot be implemented, then foreigners will follow suit and be unscrupulous, and domestic businessmen will also participate in it, so we must Punish harshly and serve as a warning to others.

Therefore, Davos signed the order and asked Aristelas to send it immediately.

Davos leaned on the wooden chair and stretched.

During this period, due to the kingdom's handling of the drought, requests and letters from various cities piled up, so that Davos hardly had enough rest time, and he, who claimed to be energetic, also felt tired.

He closed his eyes, but he was not resting, but conceiving: to recruit the five rotating presidents of the Senate and establish a drought management committee. They would handle all matters, large and small, and he would only be responsible for supervising and controlling the direction.In this way, not only will your energy be saved, but your efficiency may be greatly improved...

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was a good idea. He was about to ask Aristiras to go to the Senate and call the five senators together, but he got a notice from the guard: Foreign Minister Ansitanus asked to see him.

Since the Senate passed the bill proposed by Davos to "pay high salaries to the senators and prohibit them from accepting gifts", Davos also proposed to establish the Kingdom's Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that foreign envoys could be sent directly through this department. Special reception reduces their blind contact with other elders, ensures safety and prevents elders from making mistakes again.At the same time, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, more professional and experienced diplomatic talents can be trained, creating a more favorable external environment for Dionia.As the first Foreign Secretary, Davers designated Ansitanos as the first foreign secretary.

In the more than a year since he took office, Ansitanos has completed the administrative structure and personnel arrangements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and his work has been very effective.

Why did he come to the palace today?Davos guessed in his mind, but he didn't expect Ansitanos to give him a surprise.

"You mean the Volscians came to us for help?!"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Ansitanos explained seriously: "The Romans are invading the Volscian territory. They cannot resist and have to ask for help from us under the guidance of the Neapolitans."

"Then arrange an interview." Davos answered without hesitation.When he received the news that "the coalition forces organized by the Volsci were defeated by the Roman army led by Camillus", he had already realized that the Volsci would be in big trouble.

"Your Majesty, there is another happy event."

"Oh?"

Said to be a happy event, Ansitanos had no joy on his face, but said seriously: "The Naples envoy who accompanied the Volscians said, 'We learned that we in Dionia are suffering from drought. As an ally, Campa The Nian League is willing to donate a large amount of grain free of charge to help us tide over the difficulties.'... However, he hopes that we can restrain the Samnites and stop intruding on their people."

"Restrain the Samnites?!" Davos showed a bit of anger: "The Naples people say it is easy, but the Samnites are not so easy to restrain. Since we firmly supported Abenirum, this Several Samnite races are becoming less and less obedient."

"Fortunately, they are afraid of our strength and don't dare to be too messy..." Ansitanos looked at Davos and asked softly: "Then... reject the Neapolitans' request?"

"No! The Samnite people now think that their strength has been restored..." Davos shook his head and sneered: "It's just because we have been busy stabilizing the situation in the Daoni area in the past two years and can't take any action for the time being. Now The situation in Nigeria is stable, so... Ansitanos agreed to the request of the Naples envoy and sent someone to question the Samnites, 'Why have they repeatedly violated the covenant and invaded Dionia's allies?!' If they still refuse to change their ways, I will not Mind letting them taste the power of the Dionysian Legion again.

In addition... Didn't Quinduk, the leader of Nuceria in Cautini, hint before that he is willing to send a team to participate in this year's rugby match?Let Enona strengthen the win over the tribes in the southwestern region of Kautini, so that they will completely fall to our side! "

"Your Majesty, this may lead to a war between the Samnites and us!" Ansitanos said worriedly.

Davos said firmly: "Samnai, as our ally, has ignored our many warnings and repeatedly invaded the people and land of another of our allies, which has violated the covenant. This shows that they have long had the intention to rebel. ! If their bad behavior is not stopped, if this continues, it will not only damage the prestige of our Kingdom of Dionia, but also reduce the trust of our allies in us. We must give a strong counterattack! "

"Your Majesty, but now we are facing famine, and I am afraid there is no extra food to support the army's expedition!" Ansitanos reminded.

Davos smiled slightly: "We don't have it, but the Campania Alliance does. We can help the Campania Alliance solve the problem of Samone. They shouldn't be stingy with their food, and they can also help us alleviate some domestic problems. Food pressure. And I heard that the central and southern parts of Shirpini were also severely affected, so I would just take this opportunity to completely weaken it!"

"Okay, Your Majesty, I understand. I will discuss this matter with the envoy from Naples." Ansitanos responded helplessly.

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The Volscian envoy Metepola followed the Neapolitans to land at the port of Laos and trekked for three days to reach Thurii. He was immediately shocked by the prosperity and hugeness of the city, and began to believe in his heart: This is the only way. Only a strong country could help them drive away the vicious Romans.

When he received the notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that "King Davos was preparing to receive him," Metepola had been thinking about how to persuade the king of this powerful kingdom to lend a helping hand to Wolsey.

The next day, Metopora walked into the Dionia Palace.

There are already important officials of the kingdom standing on both sides of the spacious hall of the palace, and King Davos is wearing a pure gold garnet crown and a luxurious Bolton with red stripes on a black background, sitting firmly in a leather chair above two steps , so he is much taller than the people around him, showing the majesty of a king.

It was the first time for Metepola to face such a solemn formation. He was inevitably nervous. He came to the steps with some embarrassment. After saluting respectfully, he said in a slightly trembling voice: "Honorable...King of Dionia, I am Metbolla, the messenger from Volsc. I have brought...the most sincere greetings from the people of Volsc to you and your people! I heard that your country is suffering from drought, and we from Volsc are willing to donate free of charge. A batch of grain to express our friendly wishes!”

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