Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

On the third day, the full-fledged third legion left Grummentum, took a boat to Poseidon, and entered the port of Naples via the sea.

Naples, a jewel in the colonial city of central Italy, is the second colonial city built by the Greeks in Italy after Kumai, and has a long history. But at first it was just a small port called Parchino (meaning pure eyes, which is the name of a Greek demon). As time went on, it continued to expand and eventually became Campani. The largest city-state in the sub-region was later renamed Naples, meaning "new city."

In the process of the development of the city of Naples, Syracuse once provided great help. A hundred years ago, Syracuse’s lord Dillon sent a large army to help Kumai and Naples repel the Etruscan attack. Later, the Syracuse repeatedly sent troops to help Naples resist the invasion of the Samonets. Therefore, in the past, Naples and Syracuse had close ties, and they were close ally.

However, since the rise of Dionia, the hegemony of Syracuse was completely destroyed in the South Italian War. Naples, which had strongly supported Dionysius in the South Italian War, had to turn to Dionya ( Dionysius’s large number of Campania mercenaries were provided by the Campania League headed by Naples.

The Samonais also helped it a lot during the expansion of the city of Naples. Over the centuries, the Samonets have continued to invade from the eastern mountains to the lowlands of the west, capturing many of the towns established by Etruscan and Greeks in Campania. Even the ancient Kumay city has been destroyed. Pu'er was also occupied by them, and a large number of fleeing people poured into Naples, which they considered to be the most safe, which caused the population in Naples to surge and flood. This is why there were so many Campania mercenaries in the Western Mediterranean.

Under the constant attack of the fierce Samonians, the Campania League, which was formed for the purpose of defending the earth and defending the city’s state, only left a few towns along the coast and lined up. It’s not that the Campania League has an alliance with Dionia in time. I’m afraid that in the next 20 or 30 years, most of this land will be owned by the Samonet.

On this day, the Neapolitans who had been informed in advance vacated half of the port to allow nearly a thousand passenger ships carrying the soldiers in Daonia.

Many people in Naples came to the port with their families and watched curiously.

"I heard that this time we came to Naples is the third legion of Dionia..."

"What does this 'legion' mean?"

"That is a kind of army unique to Dionia. It is very different from other city-states. I heard that this regiment has many advantages, so it will take advantage in combat..."

"Since the third army is coming, there must be the first and second legions. Why isn't the first and second legions coming to us to get to Pori? To know that our Naples is the ally of the Campania League!"

"Stupid! Not that Dionia can't look down on us, but its third legion is closest to us. It is stationed in the Lucania region. It is most convenient to come to Campania. And don't underestimate this. The Three Legion, in the Nanyi War more than a decade ago, they defeated the Samonets who invaded Potentia, and they also captured Capsa and Enona alone, so they dealt with the Samonet. They are very experienced!"

"The third legion is so powerful, isn't the first and second legions of Dionia more daunting?!"

"I heard that there are ten legions in the Kingdom of Dionia. Each of them has won a lot of battles in the past wars. I think any legion can compete with the fierce Samonets."

"Ten Legion?! My God, Apollo is on, how many soldiers are in Dionia!"

"So the alliance between the Campania and the Kingdom of Denia is very correct! With the help of Dionia, we will no longer fear the Samonars who are like wolves."

"Look! Look! The Dionian soldiers have started to go ashore. Hey, why are the armor on their shoulders black?"

"I know this. Dionia uses Hades as the protector of their kingdom, advocating black color, and their king is said to be a descendant of Hades."

"Speaking of Hades, last year we built a temple of Pluto in the city. It is said that the priests were sent from Turi. They treated the people who came to worship and they were very enthusiastic, not only actively answering various questions. I also give free medical advice to believers and provide some useful help...

I have just been there a few days ago. A very important priest has spent a lot of time listening to me telling me about depression and guiding me...so, other temples can’t compare with Hades Temple, no wonder this. The Tenjins will be so popular in Nanyi, and it is said that even the Samonais in the city of Nassella began to believe in him. ”

“Is it so good?! Then I will go to the Temple of Hades tomorrow to worship!”

"Don't talk, look at the Dionysian soldiers have started the whole team. Wow! Their movements are really fast, and almost no soldiers are talking, it seems like our civics gather, the voice will be noisy even outside the city. I can hear, this is the army that can fight against strong enemies!"

"Oh, you guys! There are so many flags in the Daonian Legion, all of them are golden, so good!"

"Stupid, those flags are used to command the battle, not for the sake of good looks."

"Hey! The Dionians have sent so many cavalry, which is probably more than the number of cavalry in our Campania League."

"What's so strange, I heard that there are four cavalry corps in Dionia, each with nearly 2,000 cavalry."

"Oh, Apollo is on, Dionia is really a strong country!"

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The Neapolitan people commented on the third leg of the Dionysian army in the port, but there were very few people who accused the third legion of so many interracial people (mainly Lukanians) because of Naples. Since its establishment, it has been surrounded by many aliens, including the Oroncians and the Etruscans in the north, the Samonets in the east, the Lucanias in the south, and the sardinia on the west side of the island. Nikki. Hundreds of years of life have made them accustomed to living with these aliens, and the cultural penetration of each other has a deeper influence, so the Neapolitans are far less exclusive than the Greeks of other city-states, and many people in their city-states are still mixed. The tolerance of the aliens can be imagined.

For the first time, the army of the Kingdom of Dionia set foot on the territory of the Campania League. The Third Army immediately won the applause of the people around Naples with strict discipline and mighty military strength. It can be said that it was a successful initial establishment. The image of the Onyrian army.

Just as the various squadrons of the Third Legion and some of the cavalry of the Second Cavalry Corps were drawn into neat columns, the Third Corps Corps Lizaru and the Diavian Foreign Ministry official Carias were in front of Come to meet their high-level conversation in Naples.

"Welcome to you, the great Dionysian allies! Thank you very much for coming in time, we can be assured! In the past two days, Kautini warriors have crossed the east of Lola () and Sasella () Let the people of the entire Campania Union be very upset!" said Neaiusius, the chief general of Naples, excitedly.

"Is Kautini's army already attacking?" Lizaru asked immediately.

"Not yet. However, based on past experience, they may have rushed into the land of the Campania League two days later. This time, the size of the Samonais invasion is far better than before!" Naples's highly respected council members Mitedes answered the face with a melancholy color.

The Dionian messenger Carias is also not good-looking. He is a Turai, a student of Ansitanos. He also studied history in the Dionysian Academy in the past few years and served as a teacher at the Turif School. After Ansitanos served as the foreign minister, because of the lack of manpower, he took several of his students from the school and served as public officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before, Carias also made several foreign missions, successfully completed the task assigned by the kingdom, but did not expect to be humiliated in Kautini, and Kautini then launched such a large invasion, apparently A warning to Kautini before revenge on him.

Lizzarlu smiled: "The Kautini people are just right, the soldiers are eager for a big fight!"

"This must be the head of the Lizaru army. I have heard of your name!" Onofrios said.

"Have you heard of me?! I haven’t played anything big~www.readwn.com~ Is it so famous?!" Lizaru’s face was so heavy that he subconsciously thought of his own time at Corinth It’s a heart disease when it’s a joke.

Onosius was amazed. He didn't know why his enthusiasm was exchanged for the other's cold face.

"The leader of the Lizaru Army, who did not know that when you defeated the Samonet, you played the important role as the first captain of the Third Corps! This time against the invasion of Kautini, we are looking forward to you. The leading third legislature of the Republic of Dionia made a name for himself in Campania!" Mitedes said heartily, apparently he had an understanding of the troops sent by Dionia beforehand.

At this time, Lizza was a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, another timely question from the general of Naples, Aloos, transferred his embarrassment: "I would like to ask General Lizaru, how many reinforcements did you bring this time?"

"10,000 people." Lizaru simply answered.

Ten thousand! Some of the generals in Naples were a little surprised. Ancient Greek Mediterranean overlord