Chapter 60 Revenge (Continued)

When Okriton heard this, he was surprised at first, then angry, and couldn't help shouting loudly and asked, "Why are you doing this?! Even if there is a grudge between the Margonid family and Lord Hanno, but you are Carthaginians, with the blood of Carthage and Queen Dido flowing in their bodies, how can they do such a wrong thing that threatens the survival of all Carthaginians! …”

"Did you come here to teach me a lesson?" Although Haka's voice was soft, it seemed like a cold breeze was blowing, which made Okriton feel cold, and immediately drove away the dissatisfaction in his heart. , so that he quickly regained his composure: "I... Lord Haka, even though you have played for Dionia now, you are still Carthaginian, I hope you can stop 'letting Eastern Numibians keep on Invade the Carthaginian territory' and give your compatriots a way to live!"

Oklahoma City lowered his stance and spoke earnestly.

"I did this to give my compatriots a way to live." Haka restrained his lazy expression and said with a serious face: "If Carthage continues to secretly fight against Dionia like this, it won't do Carthage any good! In a few years you will find that Carthage is completely isolated in the entire Western Mediterranean, and even the once closest Phoenician allies will be far away from you one by one..."

"Since the peace agreement with Dionia was signed, we in Carthage have been readjusting to the new order in recent years, busy restoring trade, and have never had the intention of secretly confronting Dionysus, let alone adopting Any hostile actions, I don't know why Lord Haka said that! On the contrary, Dionia incited the Eastern Numibians to invade Carthage. This is a violation of the agreement. Could it be that Dionia wants to tear up the The advertised good image of 'keeping promises', has he declared war on Carthage again?!" Okredon said with a look of righteous indignation and indignation.

Haka looked at him coldly and spit out a word softly: "Masili tribe."

This voice immediately pierced the anger that Okleton pretended to be. He wanted to defend again, but heard Haka continue: "Do I need to recite the full text of the secret talks between Carthage and the Masili tribe?"

Okleton was instantly discouraged, and even more frightened that Carthage was under such terrifying surveillance by Dionia.

"It can be seen from the conspiracy between Carthage and the Masili tribe that your Carthaginian senate still has some kind of illusion. But I believe that you who have witnessed the grandeur of the giant city of Turiyi with your own eyes, Even if the Masili tribe gets your help and really unifies the tribes of West Numibia, it is just a little trouble for the now powerful Kingdom of Dionia, we even only need to dispatch two or three easily. A legion can be completely pacified. But for you Carthage, this will be a disaster for the survival of the city-state, so the kingdom let the Eastern Numibians attack Carthage to make you truly aware of Carthage Taiji's current strength is so weak!"

Haka motioned the servant to pour himself some wine, and then slowly turned the glass with one hand, his expression became serious: "I am a Carthaginian, I know my compatriots very well, most of them like to do business Rather than starting wars, preferring enjoyment rather than suffering on the battlefield, and fearing death more... So even when Carthage was at its most prosperous, it was still unable to defeat the Greeks in Sicily, just because Carthage was not a lover The fighting nation lacks bravery and tenacity. In the past, you could have Numibians and mercenaries fight for you. Now you have no support. I think the elders of Carthage can extinguish the remaining ambitions in their hearts. Let the people do what they want to do!

For example, the Carthaginians did not like bathing very much in the past. Since the Dionysians invented the baths, the Carthaginians began to like bathing; for example, the Carthaginians did not like to go to the inland to do business, because the traffic Very inconvenient,

But since the Dionysians built wide and flat avenues, Carthaginian merchants have frequently gone deep into the mountains such as Bruti and Lucania to gain trade profits... and water pipes like the water pipes I just mentioned to you, As long as it starts to be put into use in the normal urban areas of the kingdom, I can guarantee that it will not be long before the Carthaginians will figure out how to make it so that they can enjoy clean water without going out... There are many such cases.

You can see that although the people of Carthage hate Dionia on the surface, in fact they always pay attention to the new things created by Dionia, and enjoy the huge trading system created by Dionia... So why not let Carthage fully integrate into the system? In this way, the safety of Carthage will be completely guaranteed, and the people will enjoy everything that Dionia has built with peace of mind. I believe that with the ability of the Carthaginians, in a few years, they will become richer than before! "

Okredon was silent.

Haka didn't speak again, but gently stroked the warm pool water with his hands.

After a while, Okleton asked in a low voice, "You mean...to make Carthage and Dionia a true alliance?"

"With the current weak strength of Carthage, it is impossible to establish an alliance with the same status as Dionia, and it can only become an ally attached to Dionia." Haka said bluntly: "Of course I suggest Carthage. Taiki had better be a free city in the kingdom of Dionia, just like Tarantum, you should know how comfortable the Tarantum people are now..."

Okleton's face became a little ugly, he forced himself to suppress, did not let his anger rise again, but listened to Haka said leisurely: "I know you can't make up your mind about this matter, in the end it is up to the Senate. Come to make a decision, but I hope you can make a decision faster, because the evidence of your collusion with the Masili tribe is well established, once the Masili people stir up chaos in West Numibia, then the Dionia The messenger will go to Carthage and question you about breaking the peace agreement.

At the same time, the three legions of Sicily will be quickly assembled, ready to land in Africa at any time, and the situation of Carthage will not be as easy as you and I are talking to now. "

Okleton's face changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "Lord Haka, we have some verbal agreement with the Masili tribe, but it is only for the Eastern Numibians-"

Haka interrupted him unceremoniously: "This is the end of the discussion on this matter, what choice Carthage should make, you go back and think about it yourself, and let those stupid elders think about it. Now let's talk about another matter, and it's another matter that you came to Turii to meet with His Majesty to discuss.

Aren't you surprised? A few years ago, the precious metals shipped from Iberia by the Dionian cargo ships were sold to all the merchants in Carthage, but from last year, they were only sold to the merchants who belonged to the neutral faction..."

Okriton looked at the young man opposite with a weird smile on his face, his heart jumped suddenly, and he said in surprise: "Could it be you—"

"Yes, this is also my suggestion to His Majesty." Haka said lightly, turning his head to look at the servants: "The water temperature is a bit low, let them heat it up a little more."

"Master, but your body—"

"I'm feeling fine today, it doesn't matter if the water temperature is a little higher."

The servant looked at Okridon, whose face was a little unsightly. Although he was a little worried, he didn't dare to disobey Haka's order, so he quickly ran to the wooden door and gave instructions to the slave who was waiting outside the door.

Of course, it was impossible for Okriton to suddenly burst into a violent attack, but his eyes were full of alertness and caution when he looked at Haka, as if he were facing a formidable enemy: this young man who seemed to be ill was so terrifying, what he did Every measure against Carthage hit hard on Carthage's vulnerable places.

Haka took a slow sip of wine, then looked at the bright red wine remaining in the wooden cup, his eyes became solemn and distant, he murmured: "When I was 5 years old and a little sensible, I learned from other people's mouths. Know why I am different from other children, because I may die in a few years;

When I was 9 years old, my father came back from a defeat in Sicily, he was depressed all day, often locked himself in the house because he heard the ridicule of others, and finally he committed suicide...

When I was 13 years old, following my older brother to this strange and savage land in Iberia, my uncle Margo told me, 'This is to give the Margonides a bright future. ’ But I actually knew in my heart that it was because my uncle lost the power struggle in Carthage and had to find a way back for himself;

When I was 27 years old, the people of Carthage were annihilated by the Sicilian army. Under the instigation of some people, they angrily attacked the elders of the Magnidite faction, forcing them not to survive in the city, but to bring their families Escaped to Iberia, but Dido and I decided to find a way out for ourselves....

After so many things, I understand a truth. If I do something wrong, I will be punished by the gods, and I have to pay a heavy price for it. The Margonid family has come to this point because of the continuous repayment of debts. ! but--"

Hakkar's eyes stabbed at Okredon like a blade, and his voice was cold and stern: "What role did you Hannoists play in that war?! The commanding generals Monte Adeno and Anton, who were highly recommended by you, said with a stern voice. Nobas and others are all incompetent. The failures again and again not only consumed a lot of Carthage's war resources, but also frequently hit the confidence of the Carthaginian people! My uncle and brother fought hard in Sicily. At that time, you not only failed to provide them with all-out support, but instead used various means to reduce aid to them and slander their achievements!... If I hadn't known that you were both born and raised in Carthage, I would have suspected that you were Dio. Nia's inner response!"