ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 72 Goal
"Ca... Castron is a big city?" Assistes asked curiously.

The guide shook his head and said: "A small city was built by the former Sybaris people. Now it is independent."

Hearing this, Davos looked towards the south and sighed: Back then, Sybaris's sphere of influence extended to Amendolara in the north and Castellon in the south... Such a powerful city-state was actually suppressed by someone weaker than it. The city of Crotone was destroyed!It really lives up to the saying, "Born in sorrow, dies in peace."

After a long time, Davos said: "Go back."

After the guide left, Davos said to Asistes and Ledes: "Have you ever seen what it's like for a hound to encounter a bear?"

The two men shook their heads.You must know that there are no bears in mainland Greece. Only when they arrived in the Dukoa Mountains did they know that there were such strong land animals in the world.

"The fur all over its body will stand up, showing its sharp teeth, screaming loudly at the male, and making a pounce gesture. In fact, it knows that it can't beat the bear. It just wants to show its strength and let the bear know that it is Not easy to mess with..." Davos had seen it in an online video in his previous life, so it had a special meaning when he said it at this time.

After all, Asistes was young. Based on what he saw today, he quickly reacted: "Chief, are you talking about... the Lucanians of Amendolara?"

"The Lucanians of Amendolara wanted to scare us away, but instead exposed their ideas and strength. I estimate that there are only more than a thousand warriors in the city!" Davos said with certainty.

Leders also understood at this time and said excitedly: "Chief...Chief, are you going to lead us to capture Amendolara?!!"

Asistes' eyes widened. After all, they had all participated in a secret military meeting before coming to Magna Graecia, and they knew in their hearts what the real purpose of the mercenaries was.

"Brothers, before any plan is implemented, we must keep it in our stomachs and never say anything to the outside world! Otherwise, if the soldiers know about it, and if it spreads accidentally, the Turiyi people will stop us, Lucani The demi-humans will strengthen their defenses, and other forces will also sabotage our plans, because they don’t want an alien group to take root here! Do you understand!!" Davos warned solemnly. road.

"Understood!!" The two nodded in reply.

"I've decided to cover my mouth when I sleep," Assistas joked.

Looking at the two excited faces, Davos said seriously: "Now I have a task to give to you two. Ryders!"

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"You lead your men to monitor every move of the Lucania camp to the west and the city of Amendolara to the north, and report to me once a day. At the same time, you must do everything you can to find out the defense situation of the city of Amendolara. , the more detailed the better, but can you do it without letting the Lucanians in the city notice it?"

"Yes!" Ryders gave a powerful military salute.

"Asistes!"

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"You secretly look for the escaped citizen of Amendolara, and when you find him, you try your best to bring him to our camp without letting the Turiyi people know."

"understand!"

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Burkos listened carefully to the guide's account of accompanying Daves these two days. He was a little surprised by how serious Daves was in investigating the surrounding environment of Thurii.In his impression, even the Spartan Crisandridas, who was previously called a famous general by Tuliyi, did not personally conduct reconnaissance like Davos, or even face the enemy alone.

He couldn't help but ask: "Moras, what do you think of Davos?"

Moras thought for a moment and said, "Master, Chief Davos is very kind to people!"

As an Egyptian slave, Moras regarded him as a confidant, but in the eyes of other Thurii citizens, the contempt for him was obvious, but he didn't feel this in Davos. On the contrary, Davos Talk to him with an equal attitude from beginning to end, never boss around.

Burkos nodded. He thought so too. Even though Davos was a mercenary, he was a very cultivated person.

"What else?" he asked again.

"Well... he is always thinking about questions... asking questions, which makes me a little confused and feels like he is a bit mysterious." Moraes continued.

Strange, Burkos had felt this way before.He thought he was overthinking it. After all, Davos was not yet 20 years old. Could this be the temperament of a "god's favored one"?He couldn't help but laugh. He didn't quite believe the statement that had been circulating among the mercenaries.

"And he is very courageous. He doesn't seem to be afraid of those Lucanians at all!" Moras said.

"He is someone who has seen the big scenes of war! Besides, charging forward in battle and guarding behind when retreating, this is the performance of a famous general. That's what Crianderidas did back then. But Daves only 19 years old!" Burkes said with a sigh, he thought of Archieta who visited with Ferris this morning, this young nobleman from Tarantum was also very young, when he first met him, he was He was lying on the ground trying to calculate something. The rumor that he was the most talented member of the Pythagorean School was probably true.Not only did this young nobleman from across the bay have no pretensions, he was also gentle and courteous in his dealings with others, and he also sincerely expressed his willingness to fully assist Turij in repelling the Lucanians.

Archita's commitment is precious!You know, before coming to Thurii, he had led several expeditions independently and repelled the fierce Messapians who invaded the Tarantum territory.Although he is not very talkative, it can be seen that the Tarantum soldiers definitely treat the young commander with sincere respect, which is very similar to the attitude of the mercenary soldiers towards Davos. These are two extraordinary people. What a talented young man!Why not Thurii?Thinking of Archelodoiax, the son of Crisandridas, Burkos, while feeling deeply disappointed, suddenly thought: Is it possible to discuss with Pheres to make Davos a citizen of Thurii?
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A few days later, the mercenary camp was built and the soldiers could finally have a good rest.

Adrian and Cesta also took the opportunity to visit Davos.

Davos received the two of them very warmly, and the two sides had a good conversation. The little conflict that happened before was long forgotten.Just as Davos said, the two mercenaries are in the same boat. Only by working together and fully cooperating can they complete the mission and get paid alive.

In fact, soldiers from both sides had already begun to get close before the leaders of both sides met.On the one hand, Adriankes and his mercenaries were full of curiosity about the rumored Greek expeditionary force; on the other hand, both sides were mostly from the Ionian region and could be considered fellow villagers, especially in this unfamiliar place. The place feels more intimate.So in the end, it was Adrianx and his soldiers who built the camp together with Davos's soldiers, while listening to them tell the story of the expedition.The leaders of both sides did not stop it, but were happy to see it happen.

Davos also reached an agreement with Adriankes and the others: build a tunnel to connect the two camps, and if one party is in trouble, the other party should provide help.

In fact, both sides understood that compared to the experienced expeditionary force, the new recruits under Adrianx's command had more chances of problems, but Davos agreed without hesitation, causing him to send the two leaders out of the camp. At that time, Adriantes and Sesta paid him farewell with grateful and somewhat respectful greetings.

"Look, that's our leader, Davos the God's Favorite!" A soldier pointed at Davos not far away and said proudly.

"He is Davos, so young?" Another soldier from Adriankers' barracks was a little puzzled.

"What's wrong with being young! Several Persian generals died in his hands. When he charged, he was like a lion. Even the Spartans would be scared! Didn't you see that your leader was so respectful to Davos?" The soldier said proudly.

At this time, another soldier interjected: "And the leader of Davos is very kind to our soldiers! Even if you are seriously injured, he will not abandon you! I was shot by a Persian arrow once, and my whole body was like fire. I thought I was going to die, and it was the leader of Davos who saved me from hell..." As he spoke, he also lifted his clothes to reveal the wound, as if it was not a scar but a medal.

Hearing this, the soldier showed an envious look: "It would be great if Chief Davos could also command us!!"

(End of this chapter)