Chapter 199 Davos' Wish
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"The foundation of a good Dionysian holy kingdom is in the Western Mediterranean, in Italy!" Davos did not show dissatisfaction because his son objected to launching a war against Persia, but instead laughed and looked at his son with a look of relief: "Clotokatax, I hope you will remember what you just said, and let your descendants remember it in the future, focus on governing the Western Mediterranean, and the Dionysian Holy Kingdom will be in long-lasting peace! "
"Yes!" Clotokatax responded respectfully.
"But Dionysus wants to attack Persia, not because of its wealth and land, but to change from passive to active, seize the favorable opportunity of its weakening national strength, and completely defeat it. At that time, according to the situation, or Supporting a few puppets in Persia, or splitting it into multiple countries, reducing the threat to the kingdom... These methods should be more effective and less labor-intensive than directly annexing the land."
Davos said calmly: "As for the difficulties you mentioned about attacking Persia, which war Dionia has experienced in the past has no difficulties and no accidents! It's just that the difficulties facing Persia are even greater. It's just a few. And why we Dionia can win and defeat our opponents every time? It's because we attach great importance to each opponent and have 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 Sea. Artaxerxes and I both knew each other that there would be a war between the two sides, so he would instigate the city-states of Greece to unite against us. When the rebellion broke out in Asia Minor, I had thought of sending troops to attack the mainland of Persia, but the Greek war had just ended, our military supplies and supplies were consumed a lot, the Greek alliance had just been established and needed to be consolidated, Thessaly had just been conquered, and the It took time to digest...so I had to cancel the idea.
However, the Ministry of Military Affairs has always targeted Persia. It has been carrying out military training and improvement of weapons and equipment for Persia in recent years, and has accumulated many advantages over Persia today. Therefore, the offensive plan against Persia cannot be delayed any longer!
I believe - with Hades' blessing, we will finally be victorious! "
After Davos said it resolutely, Sedorom fully understood in his heart: Sure enough, the attack on Persia was from His Majesty Davos's intention, but it was just brought up by the Ministry of Military Affairs, and he might even contact Bagule, Asisters discussed it all, and performed a play with everyone in the palace hall.
Sedorum's eyes swept across Olivers and Plintos, then at Bagule and Asisters, then lowered his eyes and remained silent.
At this moment, Davos sighed and said in a low voice: "Yesterday, I went to visit Amintas, and because of the recurrence of an old injury on his body, he could no longer sit and stand, and could only lie in bed and talk to me... …He talked to me a lot, especially his adventures in Persia.
He said, 'He has gone from a homeless refugee to an important minister of a powerful kingdom in the Mediterranean. He has no more regrets in this life. The only regret is that he may no longer be able to see the Dionysian army attacking Persia and recovering the death in a foreign land in the past. The bones of our mercenary companions, to avenge the Persians who chased and killed us like cattle and sheep..."
Speaking of this, Davos sighed deeply again: "...Amintas' words touched me a lot!...I still clearly remember that we had to escape from Persia with great pains and hardships and live in Byzantium. Rest. Burkos, do you remember? You came all the way to Byzantium and wanted to hire us to Turii to fight the Lucarians, and I agreed—"
The Minister of Agriculture, Bulcos stood up tremblingly, and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, of course I remember! I heard that a Greek mercenary fought thousands of miles in Persia and successfully returned to the Aegean Sea, so I believe that as long as I can hire enough This army will definitely be able to defeat the Lucanians, but the mercenary leaders have refused my invitation.
Just when I was about to feel desperate, it was Your Majesty who agreed to my request without hesitation and gave me hope! But who would have thought that this small invitation would actually create a powerful kingdom and change the pattern of the entire Mediterranean Sea! "
Looking back on the past, Davos was very emotional: "Yeah, no one can predict the world in a few decades... So at that time, the Spartan army and the Byzantines were afraid of accepting the invitation of Turii and we took the opportunity to make trouble, and proposed Harsh requirements, 'unless we take off our armor, put down our weapons, and enter the Byzantine city naked, we will not be allowed to go to the port and leave by boat.'
The former leaders of the mercenaries once entered the Persian camp with their bare hands to negotiate in Persia because they blindly believed the words of the Persian generals, and they were killed. Therefore, the mercenaries were very wary of this, so I tried my best to persuade them. ... Then on that day, we put down our weapons and walked into Byzantium, but we were humiliated in every way by Spartans and Byzantines. That road to the port was really difficult to walk! …”
"Your Majesty, I remember the events of that day very clearly!" Olivers, whose eyes were wet, gritted his teeth and said, "They called us lowly bastards, let's 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 bodies and feed them to the dogs... They not only scolded us, but also threw all kinds of debris at us!
I was standing beside you, Your Majesty. I saw with my own eyes that you were hit by a few rotten fruits, and your face was a little swollen, but you held back... After we got on the boat, many people were angry. I swear in the name of the gods that one day I will return the humiliation to the Byzantines! …”
It was the first time that Clotokatax heard his father talk about the bitter past decades ago. He clenched his fists with empathy and was about to say something.
However, Davos' eyes quickly swept across the sad and angry expressions of Olivers and Alpins, and then looked at the other people with solemn expressions, and said in a heavy tone: "It is these people who have experienced hardships and have been spurned by others. The mercenaries came to Great Greece in embarrassment, fought bloody battles, and stalked the road, and only then have the powerful Dionysian Holy Kingdom today! They are the founders of the kingdom, but we owe them an explanation!
Mersis, Tspit, Zantiparis... they have already left this world, and Amyntas, Alexis, Philisius... In a few years, I am afraid they will follow in their footsteps , Do you want the heroes of these kingdoms to go to the Elysee with regrets!
What's more, among the Dionian army, they were most familiar with the combat characteristics of the Persian army, and they were also most familiar with the geographical customs of Persia. Shouldn't we take advantage of the fact that some of them are barely able to put on their armor and launch a countermeasure in time? The Persian attack not only solved the hidden dangers of the kingdom, but also fulfilled their wishes!
The elites of the kingdom, agree or disagree, please give your opinion immediately! "
After a brief silence in the hall, many ministers such as Clotokatax, Asistes, Cypros, Antaoris, Haka, Bagul and others rushed to respond loudly: "Your Majesty, I agree. The kingdom declares war on Persia after the Games!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Davos looked at the excited Olivers, Asisters and others, stood up suddenly, and said loudly: "Since everyone agrees, then the matter of attacking Persia is settled like this. It's gone!"
He paused for a while, then continued: "I read the report of the Games Organizing Team, and the city-states of the Greek Union who accepted the invitation will send their most important government officials to participate, so I can take this opportunity to convene a high-level meeting of the Greek Union. A meeting, reach an agreement with them, and form a coalition to deal with Persia together! This matter is up to you to arrange for Tapirus."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After deciding on the most important thing, Davos looked at his son again and said in a deep voice, "Klotokatax, the questions you just mentioned about the expedition to Persia, 'Distance It is too far away, the kingdom cannot get the latest news on the frontier of the battlefield in time, nor can it convey new instructions in time, and the leading generals do not dare to make decisions without authorization in the face of complex situations'... etc. These problems are indeed worthy of our attention, but the solution to the problem is not enough. The method is also very simple, that is, I personally lead the troops to go out!"
Everyone was taken aback.
Sedorum blurted out: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible-"
"What's wrong!" Davos interrupted him bluntly, and said confidently: "Since I came to Greater Greece, I personally led the army, and successively conquered Lucania, Crotone, and Thira. Cuzza, Messapi and Puchetti, Rome, Carthage, won one victory after another, helped the kingdom through the most difficult period and gradually became stronger...
The war with Persia that is about to start has no doubts about the importance of 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 undertake such a major mission and have the confidence to win the final victory? ! "
Some shrewd ministers could hear Davos's words: Dionia would use all the forces of the kingdom to attack Persia, and there was some anxiety about handing such a huge force into the hands of a general. What's more, after the victory, the great glory was added to the generals of the army, which made this anxiety even bigger... Therefore, it is safest for the king to lead the army in person.
Clotokatax was of course aware of this problem, but he still suggested worriedly: "Persia's environment and climate are different from that of the kingdom. This is another battle of thousands of miles, and it will definitely be more tiring. The matter is too high, you shouldn't do such a arduous expedition again, let me go for you!"