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Chapter 682 Amyntas’ request for battle

This last sentence made Christoya's eyes light up, and she smiled sweetly and said: "Your Majesty, I'm just kidding you, why are you so serious? I have never fulfilled every request you made seriously! "

Having said this, she raised her upper body with her hands and leaned towards Davos's couch, almost snuggling against his chest. Her eyes moved and she said softly: "In the past few months, you have been busy with the drought. , it finally rained today, you should relax, let me and my sister accompany you tonight..."

"Sister!..." Although Christoya's voice was very low, Agnes could still hear it, and her face suddenly turned red.

Davos was quite moved when he heard this: The drought some time ago and the possible war that may follow have put him under a lot of pressure, and he really needs to relax!
He was about to tease the shy Agnes when a slave girl hurried over through the rain and fog: "Master, the guard is here to report that Senator Amyntas insists on coming to see you!"

It's so late, Amyntas still comes to see me? !With a thought in his heart, Davos gently rubbed Christoya's fragrant shoulders, and said with a smile: "I'll meet Amintas first, you two will wait for me in the bedroom at night."

With that said, he got up and went to the study.

Watching Davos leave, the sweet smile on Crystal's face disappeared, her expression became serious, and she said: "Agnes, don't you think it's strange?! It's raining for the first time in eight months, Your Majesty I’m not very happy, and it’s so late, and Amyntas still comes to ask for a meeting, something important must have happened! I think it’s probably a war!”

"War?!" Agnes was startled, showing some worry at random.

Kristoya stood up from the couch and shouted outside: "Molina! Bring the children in quickly. They will catch cold easily after being exposed to the rain for a long time."

After saying that, she looked at Agnes again and said without any doubt: "Tonight, we sisters will accompany His Majesty so that he can relax. Let's go to my bedroom."

"...Okay...Okay." In the end, her concern for Davos outweighed her shyness, and Agnes nodded hesitantly.

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"Your Majesty, I'm here to ask you to send our First Legion to Volsey to help them repel the Romans!" In Davos's study, Amyntas bluntly stated his purpose.

Davos was not surprised. When he heard that he came to ask for a meeting, he already had this suspicion in his mind. He looked at the veteran whose temples had begun to turn gray but his body was still strong, and said seriously: "Ah Mintas, my old friend, Rome is just a small enemy to Dionia. You are the legion commander with the most combat experience, and the first legion you lead is the legion with the strongest combat effectiveness. Our real enemy is in the south, on the island of Sicily and in Africa. Once Carthage really declares war on us, your first army will be the first to be sent to Sicily to fight against Dionia since its founding. The most powerful enemy - Carthage! The first legion must be used on the edge, I hope you can understand!"

After hearing this, Amyntas looked slightly hesitant, but he soon became firm again: "Your Majesty, the current combat effectiveness of the Second Army, the Fourth Army, the Fifth Army, and even the Sixth Army are not weak. As for the First Army, they can completely repel the Carthaginian attack. But going north to fight against Rome is a rare opportunity to lead an independent army. I hope your Majesty can give me such an opportunity!" Amyntas said quite straightforwardly. , but that's his style.

Davos saw the determination in Amyntas's eyes, and he suddenly understood in his heart: Over the years, this comrade who had followed him from Persia to Magna Graecia had given him support many times, but never asked for anything in return and always stayed in the army. , resolutely carried out his orders and became his sharp knife to attack the city and defeat the enemy, but it was not without care in his heart.

Antonios led the army alone and conquered Syracuse in Sicily; Alexis led the army alone and conquered Copsa and Enona, and later conquered Dauni; Hieros, who was junior to him, Led the army alone and conquered the Locri region; even Proseus (ie Leotizides), who only became a citizen of Dionia after the establishment of the Dionian Alliance, also led the army alone and conquered Sikel people; recently, Lizaru, who was born in Lucania, led the Third Army and the Campania coalition to defeat the Kautini people.

And Amyntas, who thought he was older than them and had more battlefield experience than them, must have resentment. As a general, who doesn't want to lead the army alone, defeat the enemy, and win honor for himself.

It seems that I was negligent!Davos tapped his fingers on the back of the chair: Refuse Amyntas' request?This will undoubtedly break the heart of this old friend, and it will also make the old comrades feel that after becoming the king, he has alienated his care for them; but agreeing to Amyntas' request?I am really worried that Amyntas, who is already brave in combat, will put the First Legion into trouble because of his eagerness to achieve meritorious service! ... so what to do?
Davos pondered, his eyes gradually brightened, and he said slowly: "Amintas, I can notify the Ministry of Military Affairs to send the First Army to Wolsey instead, but you must agree to my request!"

Amintas saw that Davos had been silent before, and thought he would disagree. When he heard this, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "Don't say it's just one request, I will agree to ten requests. Just let me go !"

Davos smiled and said: "It's not an embarrassing request. On the contrary, it will be very helpful to you. Pultorins, you should know that he once assisted Alexis in capturing Kopsa and Enona, and before that he assisted Li Zaru defeated the Cavutini. He knows the situation in the north very well. I sent him to assist you. I believe it will be very helpful for you to defeat the Romans."

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I am very happy to work with Pultorins, and I will definitely get along well with him!" Amyntas promised immediately.

Davos nodded and said: "Go back and have a good rest. You will be busy preparing for the expedition tomorrow. It is best to lead the first army to the expedition the day after tomorrow."

"Yes!" Amyntas stood up immediately. After giving a solemn military salute, he still felt that he could not express his excitement and gratitude, so he stepped forward and gave Davos a strong hug.

Davos watched him leave happily and felt quite deeply in his heart: In the past few years, he has somewhat ignored the feelings of these old people. Should he consider them more next time?
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After seeing off Amyntas, Davos was thinking: rush to Christoya's bedroom immediately to see if his two wives were really waiting for him together. Let him quite tempted.

At this moment, the slave came again to report: Saustatus asked to see him.

Davos was startled: What's the matter with this guy coming so late?

Kunogorata mentioned his eldest son to Davos several times before his death, saying that he had an out-of-touch personality, was indolent, and was fond of fantasy.

But in fact, after Aristelas' investigation, Sostatus turned out to be very talented in business.Especially after the South Italian War, Sostatus used the money he had earned to build a larger fleet, seizing the business opportunity of Dionia acquiring a large amount of land but lacking people and materials. Greek immigrants were continuously transported from the Eastern Mediterranean, and at the same time, they opened up the maritime trade routes of Carthage and Egypt, which are rich in grains, and purchased a large amount of low-priced grains. While making a lot of money for themselves, they also helped Dionia. Contributed to stabilizing new territories.

Since then, Sostatus has continued to open up new trade channels, such as the Celtic region north of the Iberian Peninsula and the Illyrian region on the north side of the Adriatic... using Dionia's daily life The commodities and wine were exchanged for unique goods from these areas, such as gold, silver, iron, zinc... and various metal mines, and rare goods such as amber, agate, fur... etc., which once again increased his wealth.

At the same time, he also likes to help other Dionysian merchants, often subsidize them, and also likes to join forces with them to conduct sea trade... Now, he is already a well-known big businessman in the kingdom, especially in Turiyi It has great influence among businessmen in the area.

Therefore, even if it was not for his father's sake, Davos would not look down on him too much.

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"...Your Majesty, I know Ioannis. He was born as a slave and has always been cautious. How dare he boldly go to the Carthaginian forbidden land and secretly purchase silver ore? This is clearly a frame-up by the Carthaginians! They actually They were suddenly killed without a trial with our officials. This must be a guilty conscience of the Carthaginians! What a pity, Ionis and the 50 crew members suffered unjustly and died in vain. Now their families are crying We have become one, and we originally expected them to make money and return home to raise parents, wives and children... Your Majesty, you must make the decision for them, clear their grievances, and let the Carthaginians make compensation!" Saustatus As soon as he entered the study, he complained to Davos that Ioannis and others had been wronged.

"Ionis was once a slave in your family, right?" Davos asked without making any comment.

"Yes, Your Majesty. He was originally a farmer in Samo Island. He was unable to repay the huge debts. He sold himself as a slave, and later resold him to my family. Because he has always worked diligently, my father gave him freedom. Two years ago, He became a citizen of the Kingdom, and has been in charge of selling our wines from Turui... to the Celtic region in the west, as well as the Greek city-states on the Iberian Peninsula. The business has been doing very well. But no Thinking of this time... oh... damn the Carthaginians!" Saustatus sighed and wiped his tears with his hands, his eyes full of regret and indignation.

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