ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 683 Heading North
Davos stared at him: through intelligence, he knew that Ionis was a businessman supported by Sostatus and a distributor under the Chamber of Commerce he formed, so his expression and performance were not disguises.

So, he said calmly: "I can no longer protest to the Carthaginians, because they have torn up the friendly agreement with our kingdom."

"What?!" Saustatus' eyes widened and he asked urgently: "Your Majesty, why do the Carthaginians do this?!"

"On the surface, they are protesting that our merchants have harmed their monopoly trade interests, and that they must abide by the covenant, help their allies, the Romans, and prohibit us from intervening in the affairs of central Italy." Daves said calmly: "From Fundamentally speaking, Carthage wants to take this opportunity to attack Dionia to prevent the kingdom's excessive expansion of strength from affecting Carthage's survival."

Saustatus was stunned after hearing this, and asked with a trembling voice: "That means...that means we Dionia and Carthage...may have a war?!"

Davos nodded: "Probably."

Saustatus stood up suddenly, rubbed his hands vigorously, and kept muttering something in his mouth, looking very excited.

"Do you feel sorry? Because your caravan will probably no longer be able to trade with the Carthaginians." Seeing his strange behavior, Davos asked slightly curiously.

"No, Your Majesty!" Saustatus clenched his right fist excitedly and said loudly: "Great! I have been looking forward to this day for a long time! The Carthaginians have monopolized the relationship with other Phoenician city-states. Trade, monopolizes metal smelting and trade in the Western Mediterranean, and also controls Africa, Sardinia, Corsica, and southern Iberia. We are not allowed to get involved! We should have used force to break this monopoly and seize them all. come over!"

Davos originally thought that Sostatus was afraid of the coming of war, but he did not expect that he was actually rejoicing in the possibility of war.

Still underestimated the greed of businessmen!Davos touched his chin with his hand and asked: "If there is a war, the powerful Carthage plus the powerful Rome, Sostatus, aren't you afraid of our Dionia?" Will he be defeated?"

"Your Majesty!" Sostatus sat down again and said with confidence: "Over the years, I have been to many places for trade, and I have never seen any country or city-state more powerful than our Dionia! What's more, Your Majesty! As long as you are here, Dionia will not fail!"

"You have great confidence in me!" Davos smiled, and then said solemnly: "However, the reason why the Carthaginians dared to choose to tear up the agreement and support Rome at this time is not without reason, because the drought caused us to lack food. ! Without food, we cannot send out troops to fight and can only be beaten passively! Under such circumstances, no matter how powerful the commander-in-chief is, it is impossible to win the battle!"

After hearing this, Saustatus fell into thinking. After a while, he made up his mind and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I am willing to send a fleet to Egypt or the Uk Star Sea in the Eastern Mediterranean to buy a large amount of food for free. Donate to the kingdom and support the army in the war! I am also willing to call on other businessmen in the kingdom to take the same action as me! But I hope..." Saustatus did not finish his words, but looked expectantly. Davos.

Davos was overjoyed and understood the unfulfilled meaning of his words. For businessmen like Sostatus who dared to give it a try before the trend was clear, he did not think it was greed, but appreciated this kind of businessman. With courage, he immediately made a promise: "Dionia will never forget these businessmen who dared to donate wealth and lend a helping hand when the kingdom was in crisis. After victory, they will all receive the rewards they need!"

Saustatus smiled with satisfaction.

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Two days later.

When his wife Lida saw Amintas who was in a hurry to go out, she hurriedly said: "Amintas, you haven't drunk your porridge yet!".

"It's too late!" Amyntas stood on the porch, looked up at the sky that was beginning to brighten, took a big bite of the bread he was holding in his hand, and turned back to the house and shouted: "Stefolos, hurry up!" a little!"

"Father, don't worry. It's useless for you to go so early. His Majesty, the senators, and the soldiers of the First Legion may not have arrived yet." Stepforos, who was sitting at the dining table, advised.

"I am the commander of the expedition, and I have to set an example for the entire army. Hurry up, or I will beat you up!" Amyntas said impatiently.

Stepforos stood up helplessly. This was his adoptive father's usual style and he was used to it.

"Dad, don't forget to bring me the loot when you come back!" A young man sitting at the dining table reminded loudly.

Another younger child also shouted: "Dad, brother, when I grow up, I will fight with you and kill bad guys!"

Amyntas' attitude towards them was much better. He grinned and said, "Crocas, how could you forget what dad said! When I come back, I will bring you a cart full of loot!"

"Filkas, listen to your mother obediently at home. When you grow up, father will definitely take you to fight the enemy!"

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In a mansion on the outskirts of Turiyinan City, Patroclus had finished breakfast and had been cozy with Cynthia for a while. When it was already dark, he stood up reluctantly and said: "Cynthia, I should go. Got it!"

Although Cynthia was extremely reluctant, she was not an ordinary woman after all. After stepping forward and giving Patroclus an affectionate hug, she said with concern: "Be careful and go home as soon as possible!"

Patroclus smiled confidently: "Don't worry, our First Legion will destroy the enemy as soon as possible and return home as soon as possible! I also want to see the child born with my own eyes!"

Patroclus caressed his wife's obviously protruding belly, with a gentle expression on his face: "During the time I'm away, you have to take care of yourself!"

"Yeah." Cynthia nodded gently.

"I'm leaving!" Patroclus said loudly, more like reminding himself.

"Oh! Don't forget to take the helmet that my brother gave you, you will be blessed by Hades!" Cynthia reminded loudly, "Davos is a descendant of Hades" This is no longer a rumor, but a The ironclad facts of the kingdom have penetrated into the hearts of every citizen, even the royal family members. Cynthia also believes in this, so she believes that Davos's own son, Clotokatax, who also has the blood of Hades The helmet given by hand must have Hades' blessing.

"How could I forget! That was a helmet given by the descendant of Hades and the future king!" Patroclus smiled. It was indeed a good helmet, but the silver surface was too conspicuous, so he painted it black.

Cynthia leaned against the courtyard door, feeling extremely attached to her heart and watching her husband go away with the slaves carrying his armor and weapons with worry. Only at this moment did she deeply realize the feelings that Kristoya and Aige had in the past. The feelings of the two mothers of Nis every time they watched their father go off to war...

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It is not a good weather for the army to assemble in drizzly weather, because it will affect the march.But the drizzle for several days has made the people and soldiers of Dionysia happy. It means that the painful drought has finally passed, so the First Legion and the people who came to see them off were left in line outside the city of Thurii. The drizzle wets the cheeks, and the face is more relaxed.

Davos said nothing more when facing Armintas, who was in military uniform, and encouraged him in his usual words: "Amintas, I am waiting for news of your victory!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured!" Amyntas confidently gave a military salute to Daves, then turned to face more than 9000 soldiers (including the [-]st Cavalry Legion), and waved his right arm vigorously: "The [-]st Legion and the [-]st Cavalry Legion Brothers of the Cavalry Corps!”

"Wan Sheng!!!"

"Wan Sheng!!!"

"Wan Sheng!!!"

The roar of the soldiers resounded across the Subari Plain.

Davos stood upright, listening to this majestic shout with a solemn expression, but he was excited in his heart: The morale of the First Army is at its peak! ...I hope this first battle with the Romans comes back with a great victory!

"Go!" Amyntas ordered.

Bugles sounded.

Soldiers wearing raincoats and carrying weapons and armor on their shoulders lined up in long lines and headed towards the port.

Wolsey is to the north, why go to the port?Because the soldiers at the mountain pass fortress west of Turiyi reported: Due to the continuous rain in the past few days, not only the mountain roads are slippery, but also silt and trees fall from time to time in the mountains, blocking the roads.

Therefore, the Ministry of Military Affairs decided to let the expedition troops no longer go through the mountainous areas to the west, but take a boat to Siliting, then to Trina, and then take a boat north to Wolsey. Maybe the whole trip will take more time. Shorter.

Davos watched the soldiers marching toward the port with dignity, and the expression on his face gradually turned solemn. He knew: This may be the beginning of a large-scale war...

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Tapirus felt very aggrieved.They were trapped in the hotel for eight or nine days in a row. Roman people blocked the door every day to protest and yell. Roman soldiers guarded the door. They said they were protecting their safety, but in fact they were restricting their going out.During such a long period of time, no Roman official came to tell them the progress of the discussions between the Roman Senate and the Volscians.

By this time, Tapirus had understood that the Romans were obviously stalling and had no intention of stopping the war.

This despicable approach of teasing the Dionia envoys and ignoring the dignity of the Dionia Kingdom made him very angry.

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