Chapter 137 Plato's Choice

Plato frowned, put down the pen in his hand, and said: "Aureas, don't panic! I said, try to keep calm in everything you do, because only calm can you think rationally, especially you, said Many times, but always forget!"

"Teacher... That's right, today's meeting of 5,000 people passed the resolution of 'joining the Greek alliance and declaring war on Dionia'..." Aureas said panting.

Plato was not surprised, just shook his head gently: "Didn't I already say it before, judging from the current situation in Athens, it is a matter of time before Athens declares war on Dionia. These foolish Athenians It is always easy to be driven by angry emotions and lose their minds, and the citizens' assembly that holds the highest power in the city-state has become a place for them to vent their emotions. This is the defect of the so-called democracy!"

"Teacher...and..." Aureas swallowed and wanted to continue speaking, but was replaced by a calmer voice: "Teacher, the Citizens Assembly also passed a resolution - saying that you are treasonous, you must be punished for your treason. You go to trial!"

Sidipus walked into the house and said with a sad expression: "I once came to the stage to defend you, but I couldn't stop it from passing..."

Plato looked at his proud disciple, saw several bruises on his face, and his chin was swollen. He could imagine the bad situation at that time. He said softly with heartache: "It's hard work, let you worry about me!"

"You are our respected teacher, this is what we should do!" Oleas finally recovered his breath and said indignantly: "Fortunately you didn't attend the citizens' assembly today, the situation at the scene is too bad! Especially Aesop Crates, he also specially wrote a speech and let his students read it at the meeting. It was full of slanderous words, but the ignorant people listened to his words. Spirus came to defend you. The irrational people yelled at us as traitors and attacked with pottery shards..."

"I can imagine how bad the situation is." Plato's expression became serious: "I also participated in the citizens' assembly that called for the trial of Teacher Socrates!"

"Teacher, the Socrates scholar didn't follow your advice back then, believing that the Citizens Assembly would give him a fair trial, but in the end he lost his life! You must not—" Spicypus eagerly wanted to persuade.

"I know what you want to say, don't worry, I'm not Teacher Socrates!" Plato lowered his head, looked at the manuscript on the desk, and gradually made up his mind, he said firmly: "The so-called so-called I won't participate in a fair court trial! I haven't finished my exploration of the city-state regime, I still have books to write, and I don't want to die so tragically, so I decided to leave Athens first!"

Spicypus was obviously relieved, but Aureas said hesitantly: "Teacher, if you leave like this, you will... make those ignorant people believe in Isocrates and their slander even more! "

"A momentary slander is nothing,

Time will finally tell who is right and who is wrong! "Plato said confidently.

"Teacher, leave Athens, where are you going?" Spicypus asked again.

"Since Isocrates said that I colluded with Dionia, then I will go to Turii and study at their Turii Academy for a while..." Plato said with hope: "When we return to Athens, We can make Akademi Academy run even better!”

"Teacher, I'll go with you!"

"Me too!"

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At this moment, the chief general of Athens, Callistratus, was meeting with the Persian messenger Datis at his home.

Datis had been in the Spartan territory before, but after the Dionysian army captured Messenia and the first fleet began to block the coast of Sparta, Datis was afraid and worried that he would wear it in the future. When the Aonia army attacked the Spartan territory, it could not escape, so on the pretext of supervising and coordinating the mercenaries and supplies delivered by Persia to Sparta, they ran to Corinth, and because the first fleet of Dionia attacked Disturbed by the port of Corinth, he soon came to Athens.

"Congratulations, General, your proposal was finally approved at the citizens' assembly!" Datis congratulated Callistratus.

Callistratus said seriously: "You are mistaken, this proposal was jointly negotiated by the Executive Committee of our generals, and it is the common will of most Athenian citizens!"

Having said this, he smiled: "I believe your king will be very happy when he hears this news."

"It's hard to say." Datis said reluctantly: "The king of Persia hopes that Greece can maintain peace. If he learns that a big war will break out here, let him do his best to urge you to sign it. The 'Kalias Peace Treaty' cannot be executed, I am afraid I will be very angry!"

Callistratus sat up straight, looked at Datis sharply, and said sternly: "Let us all open up and tell the truth, the reason why the Persian king asked the Greek city-states to sign the contract was not because he wanted us to Are you uniting to defend Dionia together! And now his wish is being fulfilled. The Greek city-states are forming an alliance to resist the invading Dionia army. I believe you will report this news to the king of Persia, and he will definitely Very happy and will reward you greatly!"

Datis didn't respond, but an involuntary smile appeared on his face.

Callistratus continued: "But if this newly formed coalition is defeated by the Dionysians, thus allowing the Dionysians to take control of Greece, then I don't think it will be a good thing for Persia, to that The King of Persia is afraid of you..."

Datiston sank his face: "What do you mean by that?!"

"Don't get me wrong!" Callistratus said sincerely: "I just want to tell you that the interests of Persia, the interests of Athens, and the interests of you and me are in defeating the important importance of the Dionysians. On the same issue, Athens needs your help!"

Datis was stunned for a moment, then smiled meaningfully: "How can I help Athens as a little messenger?"

"You have been in Athens for the past few days, and I believe you have learned that our finances are in difficulty. The treasury is short of money, and it is unable to provide sufficient military funds for the army. Without money, it is impossible to form a large army, and other city-states even join this alliance. , but if we see that we in Athens have not taken action, I am afraid they will hesitate... And if this situation drags on for a long time, the situation will only be in Dionia's favor!

The reason why the Persian king wants us to join the Greek city-states to defend Dionia is not precisely because Dionia has the strength to pose a threat to Persia! Now that Dionysus has discovered our intentions, he will definitely send more troops to Greece!

Sparta suffered a defeat in the battle of Leuctra before, and now has lost Mesenia, and its strength has been greatly weakened. Even with your assistance, I think they are by no means an opponent of the Dionysian army! We are the only one who can call on the Greek city-states to protect Greece now! So we hope to get the full assistance of Persia, not only gold and silver, but also the navy! "

Callistratus said earnestly and solemnly: "We have insufficient warships to fight against the Dionysian fleet. Once we go to war with Dionia, the Dionysian fleet will surely block the Gulf of Salon. , it will be very difficult for Athens to obtain war materials from the outside world, so we need Persian naval support! As long as Persia fully supports Athens, I promise you - Athens will make Greece a strong bulwark against Dionia!"

Datis looked at Callistratus, who was a little excited, and couldn't help taking a breath: Athens wants to replace Sparta!

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind, and Datis fell into contemplation.

Callistratus did not rush, and waited quietly.

After a long time, Datis said: "I will convey your request to the king as soon as possible. Considering your current financial difficulties, I can first take part of the funds allocated by the king to Sparta, so that you can form an army as soon as possible, But I want to see the sincerity of your Athens first."

"What sincerity?"

"First send some civic soldiers to the Peloponnese to help the Spartans."

Callistratus thought for a while before saying, "I have to discuss this matter with the other generals first, and then submit it to the council for discussion before I can give you an answer, but I don't think it's a big problem."

"Okay, then it's settled. I hope you Athens and Sparta will work together to repel the Dionysians and bring peace to Greece!" Datis said righteously, and suddenly remembered something: "Uh... ...Your other requests from Athens, the king may agree, but regarding the assistance of the Persian navy...you have to be mentally prepared, the king may not agree."

"Why?" Callistratus was a little puzzled, knowing that during the Corinthian War, in order to suppress the Spartans, Phanabaszus, the governor of Virginia, asked Konon to lead the Persian fleet to attack Sparta, and later Konon left those warships in Athens without authorization, and the Persian king did not seem to pursue it. This shows that the Persian king was generous and sensible, and was willing to invest heavily at a critical moment.

"Because we will have a major military operation in Persia, and we cannot lack the navy."

"What military action?" Callistratus thought.

"You'll know soon enough."

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In a mansion on the north coast of Kythira Island, Cykrian was holding a military meeting.

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