ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 88 Allied Forces
When Archita walked into the expeditionary camp, cheers continued to be heard from every tent he passed, and the air was filled with excitement and joy. Even his heavy heart was affected, and he couldn't help but sigh: This mercenary The army is worthy of being a powerful force that has experienced hundreds of battles and caused headaches even to the great country Persia!During the day, he saw with his own eyes how these mercenaries used novel tactics and fierce offensives to defeat the Lucanians. It was even more commendable that they could maintain such high morale after experiencing a defeat in the battle!

Archita's desire to see Davos immediately grew stronger.

As soon as he arrived outside the tent, the young man who had a good impression on him came out of the tent to greet him. What he said was: "General Archita, we are preparing to attack the Lucanian tribal coalition tomorrow, hoping to get Tarantu." Mu reinforcements help!"

Archita couldn't believe his ears: "...you mean to attack the Lucanian tribal coalition?"

"Yes!"

"Is it the 5000-strong Lucalian tribal coalition in the west, not the Lucalian people in Amendolara?" Archita asked again uncertainly.

"That's right, it's the Lucanian tribal coalition in the west!" Davos nodded heavily.

After Archita received a positive answer, he stared at Davos for a while, barely suppressed his excitement, and said: "...What are you going to do?"

"Come, let's go into the tent and talk." Davos hurriedly led Archita into the tent, came to the map, and told his plan in detail...

Archita put his chin on his hand and pondered for a long time, then slowly said: "I have to say that this is a very bold plan, which almost uses the military strength to the extreme, and it is also feasible to a certain extent. It is very tempting to me. force……"

"So, are Tarantum reinforcements going to join?" Davos asked.

Archita was silent, and Davos was not in a hurry. After being silent for a while, Archita saw that Davos was still calm and couldn't help but said, "It seems that you are sure that I will agree."

"I heard that Heraclea is an ally of Tarantum. If we win tomorrow, Tarantum will no longer have to worry about the problems in the west and can fully deal with the Messapians." Davers said slowly. .In fact, his words were more polite.Heraclea is not just an ally of Tarantum, it is actually a subsidiary controlled by Tarantum. Twenty years ago, its leaders were either immigrants from Tarantum or directly appointed by Tarantum. Although it is no longer almost a sub-state of Tarantum as it was in the past, Tarantum still has a strong influence on Heraclea and regards it as its western barrier.If the Lucanians occupy the Sybari Plain and also occupy Amendolara adjacent to Heraclea, then the threat to Heraclea will be too great, and may even threaten Heraclea further north. Metapontum, this was also an important reason why Tarantum sent reinforcements.

Archita finally nodded: "The people of Tarantum are happy to fight side by side with the Greek warriors in the expedition to Persia!"

"That's great! It's precisely because of the Tarantum reinforcements led by Archita that I dare to propose this plan, because your combat effectiveness is also very strong!" Davos said sincerely.

After the two discussed the details, Archita suddenly said: "Davos, I have a suggestion that I hope you will consider."

"Please tell me." Davos was stunned when he saw his serious expression.

"Regardless of whether you win or lose the next battle, I sincerely invite you to become a citizen of Tarantum! And I will fully recommend it to the Senate, hoping that you will take up important administrative positions!" Archita solemnly promised.

Davos did not expect Archita to make such a request, which caught him off guard: "...Hmm...Well, I heard that it is difficult for foreigners to become citizens of a large city-state."

"Yes." Archita nodded candidly, but he immediately changed the subject: "However, a person with extraordinary talents like you will be warmly invited in any city-state in Magna Graecia! After all, this is not Athens. It's a colonial city. The key is that they have the vision to discover talents!" Archita pointed to his eyes proudly.

"Just me, not including my brothers?" Davos thought of a reason for rejection.

"With so many people joining Tarantum, it cannot be decided by the consuls or the Senate. A citizens' assembly needs to be convened to vote collectively, which is very difficult." Archita said in embarrassment.

"Thank you for the invitation. I will seriously consider this issue after tomorrow's battle." Davos said pretending to be serious.

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In response to Davos's invitation, Adrianx, Cesta, and even Dracos all came.

Davos told them his plan, and all three were shocked.

Because in today's battle, they did not suffer as slight losses as the Tarantum reinforcements and the Davos mercenaries. The number of casualties was 400. Especially the mercenaries of Drakos suffered the most casualties. For the mercenaries with only 2000 It can be said that they are exhausted. If they agree to Davos's request, the casualties will probably be even greater, so Adriankos and Cesta are a little hesitant.

"Leader Davos, I am willing to participate in tomorrow's battle!" Dracos, who had been looking depressed, suddenly said, surprising the other two.

"The Lucanians are nothing to be afraid of, it's just that the Turii people dragged me down today. I believe that fighting with you tomorrow will definitely make them taste defeat!" Dracos said unwillingly.

Davos also did not expect that the first person to agree would be Dracos, who had fought with him. This made him impressed by the fighting desire and toughness of this big leader.Seeing that the other two people were still hesitating, he immediately said: "The attack on the Lucanian tribal coalition is not for Turiyi's pitiful salary, but because after defeating them, we will take back Amendolara and become the masters there. !”

Davos' words shocked the three of them again.

"Are you sure we can capture the city of Amendolara?" Cesta asked in surprise.

"We have attacked many walled cities in Persia. A small mountain city is really not a problem!" Davos said confidently: "When the time comes, we will invite you to become citizens of Amendolara and obtain the power there. Land, take root in the wealthy Magna Graecia! Of course, if you just want to return to the war-torn, barren and impoverished Ionia, just pretend I didn’t say anything.”

"You...are you telling the truth?!...Really let us get the land?!" Adrianx asked stammering.

"Of course, this is a decision made by all of us!" Davos said seriously.

"But...but..." Adriancus calmed down his excitement slightly and asked: "Thurii and Tarantum won't object?"

"Turiyi suffered heavy losses, and it has no ability to oppose it even if it wants to." Davos smiled contemptuously: "As for Tarantum, maybe they will be happy for us to do this, because we have the ability to defend Amendolara and let Tarantum's western territories are safe from the mountain tribes."

The three of them looked at each other and said in unison: "We are willing to join you!"

"Great!" Davos said happily: "Now we are a family! Let us fight for our own future together!"

After the four people discussed the details of the plan, Davos told them to keep it secret and not let the people of Tarantum know about it for the time being.

After sending the three people away, Davos was going to let a few freedmen go back to Thurii, and asked Burkos to come to the camp quickly to discuss urgent matters.Unexpectedly, the guard came in and announced: "Burks has asked for an audience outside the camp gate."

Davos was surprised and immediately thought of the urgent need for him from Thurii's city hall and parliament at this moment.

Sure enough, as soon as Burkos entered the big tent, he couldn't wait to ask: "Chief Davos, are you still prepared to continue to implement the original agreement?"

Davos looked embarrassed and said: "I am a person who keeps my promises, but the problem now is that the battle failed. When my team retreated, they lost a lot of weapons and many people were injured. Tomorrow, Luca The Nians will definitely attack here in a big way! My troops are short of weapons and manpower, so I’m afraid they won’t be able to resist. Before you came, the team officers just discussed with me, and they proposed to leave here even if they don’t want to be paid!”

　Thank you brothers for your vote!
　　Davos’ most important battle is about to begin!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)