MTL - Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece-v9 Chapter 199 Daves' wish
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"What a sacred kingdom of Dionian is in the Western Mediterranean, in Italy!" Daves did not show his dissatisfaction because his son opposed launching a war against Persia. Instead, he laughed and looked at his son with relief: "Klotokatax, I hope you will keep in mind what you just said, and let your children and grandchildren remember it in the future, and concentrate on governing the Western Mediterranean, so that the Holy Kingdom of Dionia can be peaceful for a long time! "
"Yes!" Cloto Kataks responded respectfully.
"But Dionian wants to attack Persia not to covet its wealth and land, but to turn passive to active, seize the favorable opportunity of its weak national power, and completely defeat it. At that time, according to the situation, or Supporting a few puppets in Persia, or splitting them into multiple countries, reducing the threat to the kingdom... Compared to directly annexing the land, these methods should be more effective and labor-saving."
Davers said calmly: "As for the difficulties you mentioned about the attack on Persia, there are no difficulties or accidents in any war that Dionia has experienced in the past! It's just that the difficulties facing Persia are even greater. Some only. And why do we Dionia able to win and defeat opponents every time? Because we attach great importance to each opponent, with careful planning and preparation, so we have more advantages.
Since the establishment of the kingdom, Persia is the only strong enemy left in the entire Mediterranean. Artaxerxes and I understand that there is bound to be a battle between the two sides, so he would instigate the city-states in Greece to unite against us. When the rebellion broke out in Asia Minor, I thought about sending troops to attack the Persian mainland. But at that time, the Greek War had just ended, and our arsenal and supplies had been consumed very much. The Greek Alliance had just been established and needed to be consolidated. Thessaly was just conquered, It takes time to digest...so I had to cancel this idea.
However, the Ministry of Military Affairs has always targeted Persia. In the past few years, it has been carrying out military training and weaponry improvement against Persia, and it has accumulated many advantages over Persia today. Therefore, the offensive plan for Persia can no longer be delayed!
I believe-with Hades's blessing, we will be able to win in the end! "
After Davers said categorically, Sedorom understood completely in his heart: Sure enough, the attack on Persia came from the intention of His Majesty Daves, and it was only for the Ministry of Military Affairs to propose it, and he might even contact Baggul, Assistus had all discussed and played a scene with everyone in the palace hall.
Sedorum's gaze swept across Olivers and Plintors, and then at Baggul and Asistes, then lowered his eyes and said nothing.
At this moment, Daves sighed and said in a low tone: "Yesterday, I went to visit Amintas. He was completely unable to sit up because of the recurrence of an old injury on his body. He could only lie on the bed and talk to me... …He and I talked a lot about the past, especially the adventures in Persia that year.
He said,'He has gone from a refugee with nothing to become a heavy minister of today's powerful Mediterranean kingdom. There are not many regrets in this life. The only regret is that... may not be able to see the Dionian army attacking Persia and recovering the former death in a foreign land. The bones of my mercenary companions, revenge against the Persians who chased us like cattle and sheep..."
Speaking of this, Daves sighed deeply again: "...Amintas' words touched me a lot!...I still clearly remember that we tried so hard to escape from Persia and in Byzantium. Rest. Burkos, do you remember? You came to Byzantium a short distance away and wanted to hire us to Turri to fight against the Lucarians. I agreed—"
Minister of Agriculture Burkos stood up tremblingly and said with excitement: "Your Majesty, of course I remember! I heard that there was a Greek mercenary who fought thousands of miles in Persia and successfully returned to the Aegean Sea, so I believe that as long as it can be hired This army must be able to defeat the Lucanians, but the mercenary leaders rejected my invitation one after another. Just when I was about to feel desperate, it was your Majesty that you agreed to my request without hesitation and gave me hope. But who would have thought that this small invitation would have created a powerful kingdom and changed the pattern of the entire Mediterranean!"
Daves recalled the past and was full of emotion: "Yes, no one can predict the world in a few decades... So at that time, the Spartan army and the Byzantines were afraid of accepting Turri’s invitation. We took the opportunity to make trouble and proposed A harsh requirement,'Unless we take off our armor, put down our weapons, and enter the Byzantine city naked, we will be allowed to go to the port and leave by boat.'
The former leaders of the mercenaries once in Persia blindly believed the words of the Persian generals and entered the Persian camp with bare hands to negotiate and were killed. Therefore, the mercenaries were very wary of this. For this reason, I tried my best to convince them. ...And then on that day, we put down our weapons and walked into Byzantium, but we were humiliated by Spartans and the Byzantines in every way. The road to the port was really difficult! ..."
"Your Majesty, I remember that day very clearly!" Olivers, with moist eyes, gritted his teeth and said, "They call us nasty bastards. Let us get out of Byzantium and don't defile their land. Some people. They also threatened us that if we didn't run faster, they would chop up our corpses and feed them to the dogs... Not only did they scold us, they also threw various debris at us!
I was standing by your Majesty’s side at the time. I saw with my own eyes that you were hit by a few rotten fruits, and your face was a little swollen, but you endured it... After we got on the ship, many people were angry. Swear in the name of a god, one day to return the humiliation to the Byzantines! ..."
It was the first time that Croto Kataks heard his father talk about the bitter past decades ago. He felt the same with his fists tightly, and was about to say something.
Daves’ gaze quickly swept over the grief-stricken Olivers and Alpunes, then looked at the other people with solemn expressions, and said with a heavy tone: “It is these people who have gone through hardships and have been cast aside. The mercenaries came to Great Greece in embarrassment, fighting **** battles and struggling to create the powerful Dionian Kingdom today! They are the founders of the kingdom, but we owe them an explanation!
Merses, Spite, Zante Paris... they have already left this world, and Ammentas, Alexis, Phillips... In a few years, I am afraid they will follow in their footsteps. , Is it necessary to let the heroes of these kingdoms go to the Elysee with regrets!
What's more, in the Dionian army, they are the most familiar with the combat characteristics of the Persian army, and they are also the most familiar with Persian geography and customs. Shouldn’t we take advantage of some of them still barely able to go into battle and initiate a fight in time? The Persian attack not only solved the hidden dangers of the kingdom, but also returned their wish!
The elites of the kingdom, agree or disagree, please give your opinion immediately! "
After a moment of silence in the hall, many ministers including Cloto Kataks, Asistes, Cipros, Anta Auris, Haka, Bagul rushed to respond loudly: "Your Majesty, I agree. The kingdom declared war on Persia after the Games!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Daves looked at the excited Olivers, Asistus and others, stood up suddenly, and said loudly: "Since everyone agrees, the attack on Persia is so determined. Up!"
He paused, and then said: "I read the report of the organizing team of the Games. The city-states of the Greek League that accepted the invitation will send the most important officials of their government to participate. It happens to be this opportunity to convene a senior level of the Greek League. At the meeting, reach an agreement with them to form a coalition to deal with Persia together! Let Tapirus make arrangements for you."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After deciding on the most important thing ~www.novelbuddy.com~ Daves looked at his son again, and said in a deep voice, "Clotokatax, the few expeditions you mentioned earlier The problem of Persia, "The distance is too far, the kingdom cannot get the latest news on the frontier of the battlefield in time, nor can it deliver new instructions in time, facing complex situations, leading generals dare not call the shots without authorization"... etc. These problems are indeed worthy of us. Pay attention, but the way to solve the problem is also very simple, that is, I personally lead the troops out!"
Everyone was taken aback.
Sedorum blurted out: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible—"
"What can't you do!" Daves interrupted him bluntly, and said confidently: "Since I came to Great Greece, I personally led the troops and conquered Lucania, Crotone, and Thira. Kuzha, Mesapi and Puchetti, Rome, and Carthage won one victory after another to help the kingdom through the most difficult period and gradually become stronger...
The war that is about to begin with Persia is undoubtedly important to the kingdom. It is related to the life and death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and the rise and fall of the kingdom. Besides me, who else can take on such an important mission and have the confidence to win the final victory? ! "
Some savvy ministers all heard Davos's words: Dionia will use all the troops of the kingdom to attack Persia, and there is a certain anxiety in handing such a huge force to the hands of a general. What's more, after the victory, great glory was added to the generals of the army, and this kind of anxiety was even greater... Therefore, it is safest to be led by the king himself.
Of course, Croto Kataks was aware of this problem, but he still worriedly suggested: "Persia's environment and climate are different from those of the kingdom. This is another war of thousands of miles, and it will definitely be more exhausting, your father... The matter is already high, you shouldn't do such a difficult expedition anymore, let me go for you!"
