Chapter 41 The Jealousy of Athens

"Then who won the debate in the end?" Lysias asked curiously.

Plato said calmly: "You are more familiar with Isocrates, you should know that Isocrates has a hoarse voice and is better at writing than speaking, so he sent students to argue, and of course I also let Spicypus challenge...

Judging from the outcome of the debate, we should have won, but judging from the subsequent developments, this did not clear the Athenian people's doubts about your Dionia, but rather increased their fear of Dionia. Socrates has achieved his goal..."

"In the past two years, Athens has been a little alienated from Dionia. What is the reason? Is it just because Dionia is stronger?" Ancitanos asked.

"There are many reasons." Plato thought and said, "...Although Dionysus has not set foot in the mainland of Greece these years, he has signed a friendly agreement with Sparta for a long time, but refused to fight in the two wars (Corinthian War and The later Thebes War) formed an alliance with Athens and Thebes, which made the Athenians a little wary; more importantly, in the past few years, Athens' maritime trade encountered competition from Dionysian, some commodities of the same type, Although the quality is almost the same, Dionia provides more quantity and lower price, which makes Athens begin to lose some traditional city-state markets, such as Cyrenaica and Crete, which also makes many Athenian merchants and expatriates live in Athens The merchants were full of vigilance. With their instigation and support, the Athens Citizens Assembly passed a resolution the previous year, 'the city-states that joined the Athens-led maritime alliance shall not allow Dionia's goods to enter the city-state market for sale'..."

"I know about this matter. Our Minister of Commerce Marigi also made an angry proposal to His Majesty, asking to send envoys to protest to Athens, and to take the same countermeasures, but His Majesty did not agree..." Ancitanos sighed. said.

"There is another reason." Plato looked at Davos who was listening: "When Pericles called on the Greek city-states to build the city of Turii, it was originally hoped that this sub-state of Athens would become a pivotal player in the greater Greek region of the Western Mediterranean. the power of Athens, thereby expanding the influence of Athens. Later, due to the decline of Athens due to the Peloponnesian War, this goal was not achieved. Now Turii has become the center of the kingdom of Dionia and the center of the Western Mediterranean. Center, this may make some Athenian elites who want to restore the glory of the Pericles era hold a grudge..."

"I don't care whether Athens is wary of Dionia." Davos said at this time, and he watched Plato's reaction with a scrutiny: "I just want to know what Plato do you think Dionia is. Is it a threat to Athens?"

"Respected King Davos." Plato said calmly: "After debating with Isocrates, I was a little puzzled, so this time I seriously wandered around the kingdom of Dionia, and what I saw , What I heard... all confirmed an idea in my heart - the Kingdom of Dionia is not a threat to Athens, but the hope of Athens, and even all Greek city-states!"

Plato's answer was somewhat unexpected by Davos,

He blurted out in surprise, "Why?"

Plato replied solemnly: "Greece has a narrow territory, many mountains and little land, and the land is barren. It is difficult to survive. The city-states on that land are still pursuing their own interests. For decades, wars have continued, people have been exiled, and the land has been desolate. , in the long run, each city-state will eventually die out...

Now it seems that if this bad situation is to be completely terminated, a very powerful force must intervene, in order to force the city-states such as Athens, Sparta, Thebes, Corinth and other city-states to keep their peace and not dare to fight again, and peace will come. .

Persia is not good, it wants Greece to perish. Only Dionia, you will treat the various city-states in mainland Greece as equals as you treat the Samonais and the Romans, and you may even build a flat road between the mountains in mainland Greece, so that the trade between the city-states can be The land and sea will be carried out more freely and conveniently, so that the people of each city-state can enjoy peace and tranquility under the order established by Dionia, and obtain a happier life..."

Plato's increasingly passionate voice echoed in the palace, Ancitanos and Lysias looked at each other, they didn't expect Plato to have such great expectations for Dionia, they were excited, but they didn't know what to do. In response, look at Davos together.

Davos tapped the dining table with his fingers and listened carefully, but there was no obvious emotional fluctuation on his face. When Plato finished speaking, he smiled lightly and said seriously: "As for mainland Greece, Dionia has no plans to interfere in its political situation for the time being."

"I understand." Plato said knowingly: "I only hope to see long-lasting peace in mainland Greece in my lifetime!"

After that, everyone at the banquet had a tacit understanding and stopped talking about this matter, but talked about other topics.

When the banquet was over, when Davos personally escorted Plato out of the palace, Plato said in a slightly drunken voice, "Dear King Davos, I remember that you were hired by Cyrus, the Prince of Persia, to go on an expedition to Persia. The Persian royal family Fighting for the throne, killing each other, and causing political turmoil, must have left a deep impression on you... Well, when I returned to Turii, I heard a lot of praise for Prince Apox, and Alcibiades He has also sincerely invited me to a banquet several times, but I have refused..."

"Oh." Davers replied calmly, without speaking.

After sending off Plato's master and apprentice, he returned to the palace and called Aristillas: "Tomorrow you go to the military affairs department and inform Alexis to suspend the order for warships given to the Alcibiades shipyard."

"Yes." Aristillas responded immediately without asking any further questions.

Davos continued: "If Alcibiades is going to ask the Ministry of Military Affairs why, you let Alexis answer, just say I said, 'Since he doesn't want to concentrate on his business, don't Do.'"

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A few days later, Davos who returned to the mansion was sitting in the study, thinking about the political affairs of the day, when there was a knock on the door.

"It's Apox, come in quickly!" Davos showed a kind smile.

Apox calmly sat down opposite Davos.

Davos looked at his second son closely: Apox, who is only 17 years old, is tall and slender, and his appearance more inherited from Agnes is very handsome and beautiful, but his eyebrows are full of confidence and vigor. .

"Father, my uncle found me today, and he told me." Abox was straightforward as soon as he spoke.

Davos blinked and asked calmly, "Oh, what did he say?"

Apox did not respond directly, but said loudly: "Father, I remember you once told me that a great scholar is easier to be remembered by future generations than a king."

"Yes, I said it. Everyone knows Thales of Miletus as a sage, but no one remembers who the Archon of Miletus was..."

"Father." Apox said sincerely: "I am not interested in the throne of Dionia, I am only interested in learning knowledge and research! I only hope that in the future I can have more ideas and benefit To the people, it can be admired by future generations! For this, I can swear to Hades!"

Apox said excitedly and raised his hands.

Davos held his shoulders firmly, looked at him lovingly, and said softly, "Good boy, you are the one I have seen since I was a child, of course I know what you want! This time, for Alcibiades Si's small punishment is just angry that he interferes with your studies and destroys the deep relationship between you and your eldest brother! You can rest assured that I not only respect your choice, but also fully support you. I hope you can become a professional A scholar greater than Thales, illuminating the entire history of human cultural development!"

"Thank you father, I will definitely work hard!" Apox was so excited by Davos's words that he finally calmed down his excitement. After hesitating for a while, he said, "Father... I have one more request."

"Tell me, what request?" Davers smiled.

Apox scratched his head, his expression became twisted: "I think... I want to marry Nelia!"

"Who is Nelia?" Davos pretended to be surprised.

"...The daughter of the former Naval Commander of the Fourth Fleet, Myrtias, and a classmate of Eunice." Apox gathered his courage and finished in one breath.

"Oh...have you discussed it with your mother?"

"Father, during this time, my uncle has always come to my mother to match me, so I hope to get your permission first!"

"Will that Nilia agree to your marriage proposal?"

"She will definitely agree!"

"Okay, I agree. The wedding will be held when you become an adult." Davers agreed with a serious expression and simple words.

"Thank you!" Apox excitedly gave Davos a strong hug.

Davos patted his son Shangxian's immature shoulder with a smile, but sighed in his heart: The children are all grown up, and they are all getting married and having children, but he is already getting old...

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"Sir, the mouth of the Krati River will be here soon." The captain walked into the cabin and said to Haka, who was resting.

"Understood." Haka slowly turned over and sat up, then put on a thick leather robe, stood up, and said to Hasdruba, who was still drinking with his head down, "Brother, let's take a look outside together?"

"I'm not going!" Hasdruba replied bluntly.

Haka knew his temper, so he stopped persuading him, and walked out of the cabin slowly with the help of his servants.

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