Chapter 56 The Second Crotone War Breaks Out

Kunogolata's dignified expression relaxed a lot, he pondered, and said: "We may not be able to solve the war with Crotone in three or two days, so how to solve the ration supply for tens of thousands of soldiers is what we should focus on. issues to consider.”

Marigi immediately replied: "I will rush to the market now, suspend all wheat transactions, and immediately purchase all flour and other food products on the market, so as to prevent the merchants from malicious speculation after the news of the outbreak of the war, which will lead to the increase in food prices. I also recommend going to Heraclea immediately to buy food as a reserve..."

Davos nodded in agreement. Although Mersis was crying, he still cooperated with Marigi to collect money from the treasury.

At this time, Burkes stood up and said: "It's the wheat sowing season, and most of the citizens are going to the war, which will seriously affect this year's agricultural harvest. I propose to suspend mining and organize the thousands of city-state slaves to cultivate citizens. Our land, and at the same time give some concessions to the free people of the alliance, let them also take the initiative to assist, so that our fields will not be short of labor."

"Bulks, you are very thoughtful." Davos said solemnly: "Cornerus, Kunogolata, and—(Neutum is far away after all, under normal circumstances, the Star sits in the city, it is impossible to participate in the meeting of the Senate every time.)" His eyes moved to the back of the venue: "Weisba, Hermon (Hermon has been sent to Grummentum many times, and has successfully communicated with Cincinnagar. Signed a peace agreement, and repeatedly persuaded the small tribe of Lucaria to submit to the alliance, and his influence among the Lucanias was stronger than that of Vespa. In the end, Bagule suggested to Davos, and Davos suggested the elders Court, the elders voted to pass, he became the third Lucalia elder), you and Burkes discuss together to formulate a feasible plan as soon as possible to ensure that our food planting and grazing will not have problems due to the occurrence of the war. "

"Okay." Several people replied.

"Felixius, you immediately issue a war mobilization order to all cities in the alliance! In addition, send someone to inform Laos and Castron, and ask them to provide reinforcements... oh... and... um... tell Ka Stron strengthens the city's defenses and burns the pontoon bridge over the Trionto!"

Philisius was stunned for a moment. He wanted to say that the Trionto River had no bridge and could walk on foot, but out of trust and obedience to Davos, he immediately saluted and said, "I will send someone to do it immediately. ."

"Plessinas." Davos said apologetically: "We have to suspend the construction of the temple and put all the revenue of the treasury into this war!"

"I see, I agree!" Plessinas replied.

Davos nodded in relief and looked around at the elders in the venue. He clenched his fists, raised his right arm, and said loudly: "My lords, Crotone has destroyed the city on the Hybari Plain three times! After defeating it, it must be very jealous of Dionia! Why? Because it is afraid of taking revenge on Dionia when it becomes stronger, and it will do everything possible to kill the growing Dioria in the In the cradle, so this war is not something we can avoid! The war has come, we must unite to defeat the strong enemy of Crotone again, hold the humiliation of burning the city, and serve the Dionysian Alliance. Open up a wider world in the future!"

"Go to war! Go to war! We can defeat Crotone once, and we can defeat it a second time!" The mercenary elders such as Capos, Antonios, and Amyntas raised their arms and shouted.

"Fight to the death with the Crotones!!" Amendolara elders such as Scomblas and Proxilaus responded positively.

"Turiyi must not be destroyed again! We will do our best to fight Crotone!" Some of the Tuurii elders such as Burkes and Ancitanos also expressed their indignant support.

"We Lucanians are also citizens of the Alliance, and we will do our best to defend the Dionysian Alliance!" Vespa and Hermon, the two Lucanian elders, of course supported Davos' decision.

In the excitement of "declaring war",

The two chief executives, Kunogolata and Cornerus, who were still a little hesitant, also resolutely stated that they would lead the officials and people in the cities under their jurisdiction to make all preparations for this war.

"Boom!!!..." At the same time that Mariji led his men to the market to buy food, the bell originally cast for the Temple of Hades was temporarily placed in front of the Great Council Hall because the temple was not built. Was beaten once. Immediately the cavalry galloped out, running towards Amendolara, towards Neutum, towards Laos, towards Castellon!

The people heard the bells ringing throughout the city, and most of them were still at a loss.

At this time, the patrol members were running through the streets and alleys of the city, shouting continuously: "Citizens, please pay attention! Citizens, please pay attention! War has broken out! War has broken out! Citizens who have participated in military training, please come immediately. Assemble at the square! Assemble at the square immediately! …”

In the vast plains of Shibari, the cavalry sent out also shouted the same words in every newly built village.

The war suddenly came, and it was natural for the people to be suspicious and panic. However, the six months of strict military training taught the citizens and pre-citizens to be disciplined and obedient. Hug and say goodbye to the family, bring all the weapons and equipment and rations, and gather from all directions to the Victory Square of Turii...

Such an obvious move in the city of Turii certainly fell into the eyes of Tratus. He wrote in a secret letter: Turii issued a war mobilization order, they rushed to buy food in the market, and there were riots in the port, but they have been controlled by them. , the situation in other cities is not known at the moment.

Tratus sent a secret letter. On the way back from the port, he saw the free people rushed to their humble shacks with sad faces. A trace of apology rose in his heart: after staying here for more than half a year, he gradually fell in love with this place. In a vibrant city, he has ridden in a galloping carriage, ate delicious beef and mutton, and watched an exciting rugby game... He admits that life in Turui is more interesting than in Crotone , and more human, if he is not from Crotone, he is willing to live here for a few years, and then strive to become a citizen of Dionia, but unfortunately...

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Lycias's passenger boat left the Corati River and did not return directly to Crotone along the coastline. He went to Castello first.

Castello did not know that the war broke out between Dionia and Crotone, and out of courtesy, they received Lycias.

Castellon's generals and the council were stunned when Lycias told them of "the war between Crotone and the Dionian League".

Lysias threatened them and said: "The forty thousand troops assembled in Crotone are about to be killed. This is a huge army that has never been seen in Greater Greece! Castellon has only to leave the Dionysian League and join Crotone. Only then can they be preserved, otherwise they can only be destroyed!”

After a heated debate in the Council of Castellon, although they were indeed afraid of Crotone's attack, since joining the Dionian League, they have brought them too many benefits: convenient transportation, convenient trade, people and The income of the treasury has been filled a lot, and the status of the city-state has also been improved. So far, Dionysus has never discriminated against Castellon. According to the covenant, he has never asked for a single cent from it, nor did he ask them to do anything against their will. They are invited to participate in any important celebration... The Castellon people's affection for Dionia is growing day by day, and they seem to have found the feeling of a happy and stable life under the protection of Cybalis a hundred years ago.

In the end, Castellon reluctantly refused Lycias' request, and the chief general Amycles said very euphemistically: "According to the Dionysian Alliance, we have no right to sign any treaties and agreements with other city-states, so it is very important to Feel sorry!……"

Lysias reluctantly left the port.

At this time, Dionia's cavalry had arrived and told the Council of Castellon: The Alliance is gathering troops, and soon as many as 20,000 troops will arrive here to help defend Castellon.

Amikolis and others were completely relieved. They followed Dionia's instructions and began to reinforce the city wall, raise food, burn the pontoon bridge, and close the port...

Lycias saw the billowing smoke from the Trionto River on the boat, which made him understand Castellon's determination, and was also surprised by Dionia's strong influence, which made him even more determined to agree with Crotone. Destroy Dionia's resolve.

The passenger ship he was on quickly sailed south and passed through Crimea. The Crotone fleet, which had been waiting there, received the news of the "breakout of war" from Lysias, and immediately stretched out its sails and headed for Dionysus. The Union goes...

At this time, Davos, reminded by Kunogolata, sent Plessinas to Tarantum and asked the allies with forty three-tiered oars to give Dionysian ships to the sea. Aid to stop the Crotone fleet from blocking the port of Turii.

However, the Senate of Tarantum apologetically told Plessinas after a heated discussion under the strong opposition of Diomilas: Dionysian's request came too late, because after the New Year's , the Messapis came to harass the territory of Tarantum again, and Diomilas led his army to repel them. The Senate felt that it was necessary to give Messapi a heavy lesson and to destroy their arrogance, so Diomilas would once again be ordered to lead an army southward to attack Messapi's fortresses - Manduria, Tarantum The warships have also rushed to the Adriatic Sea, harassing the hinterland of Messapi and interfering with their reinforcements to Manduria, so they can't help Dionia, but Tarantum can help Diony Asia provides affordable food aid, just go to Heraclea to buy it.

Note: Because of the readers’ doubts, here is a description of the population of Greater Greece: According to several sources, in history, the number of soldiers who invaded Lucania at that time was 10,000-15,000. The huge number of soldiers was far away from the city, indicating that there were still many civilian soldiers in the city. Therefore, the author of a document speculated that the population of Turii at that time was at least 200,000 people (all people, not just citizens). Other information shows that when Tarantum was at its most prosperous period, its population was about 300,000, and it was a big city that was not weaker than Athens in Greater Greece. The brilliance of the novel is about ten years after the novel was written, so the population of Tarantum at this time is probably not less than 250,000, so Crotone, which is comparable to it, has a huge geographical area and a population. I am afraid it will not be less than this number. The city-states of Lokli and Lijim are smaller in size, and their numbers are definitely smaller than those of the above-mentioned city-states, but they are the most influential states in Greater Greece, and their populations may not be less than 100,000. These major Greek city-states have a combined population of more than one million. If you include Trina, which is located in the Euphemia Plain, and Metapontum, which is famous for its agriculture, the population of the Greater Greece is probably around 100 million. More than 1.5 million people.

Including part of the population of Lucania, it is normal for Dionia to send 40,000 to 50,000 troops. Don't forget that Dionia is no better than other city-states that have been established for a long time. It is an emerging alliance. In terms of population composition, there are naturally fewer free people from all over the world, but more young adults. My estimate is that Dionysian's population is now around 250,000 people, of course this is only rough, because the freedmen keep pouring in.