Chapter 233 Probing

"Reconciliation?!" Okredon was shocked.

"Yes. The Syracuses want a truce with Dionia, give up the lands they occupied in Greater Greece and the Lokri allies who support them, in exchange for allowing the troops in the city of Siridium to return to Sicily safely..." Diver Stern said sternly.

"King Davos, are you ready to agree to their terms?" Okriton asked immediately.

"I'm thinking... As you said just now, Dionia has indeed had a lot of difficulties since the start of the war, not only the food issue, but also because the citizens have all come out to fight, the affairs of the alliance have basically been completed. Abandoned, the people's war-weariness is also on the rise... Alas!..." Davos shook his head and sighed.

"King Davos, I don't think you can stop the war with Syracuse at this time, because Dionia's national strength cannot be compared with Syracuse, regardless of Syracuse's consecutive defeats in Great Greece, but It only takes a year or two of rest to reassemble a huge army and invade Great Greece again! In fact, we in Carthage had such a painful lesson in the war with Syracuse! And Is a year or two enough time for the great Greece, which has been greatly damaged, to regain its strength?!" Okriton reminded loudly, looking extremely concerned.

"Then..." Davos asked hesitantly, "Your suggestion is..."

"Destroy the Syracuse army in the city of Siridin completely!" Okredon said sharply: "It would be better if Dionysius could be captured. He is the culprit of all wars in Sicily and Great Greece!"

Davos felt that he had vaguely seen Carthage's attitude towards Syracuse in this war, but he was still going to probe deeper into Carthage's bottom line, so he continued to ask hesitantly. Said: "As you just said, Syracuse's strength is far greater than my Dionia, even if this army is eliminated, Syracuse in Sicily can still continue to threaten the security of Great Greece, Dionia is in danger of war at any time, so what can we do to completely eliminate this danger?"

"Completely eliminate it? Then simply destroy Syracuse! But this is something that even our Carthage can't do, and Dionysius can't do it!" Okriton's rather proud tone attracted Henepolis snorted lightly, and under the reproachful gaze of Davos, Henepolis lowered his head again to finish his work.

Okleton, self-conscious of his magnanimity, ignored the young man's rudeness and continued to chart the course for Dionia's next move: "While Dionysus cannot destroy Syracuse, it can weaken it. The power of Syracuse's huge population of citizens and its countless allies are the reliance of Dionysius to dare to attack Greater Greece, and they are also the objects of Dionysius' exploitation. As far as we know in Carthage , These Greek people are full of resentment against Dionysius, and the news of Dionysius' victory over the army of Dionysius gave them the courage to resist.

Haven't your troops landed in Sicily now? ! As long as Dionia's army continued to fight in eastern Sicily,

The Greek city-states and people will surely rise up to support you against the dictatorship of Dionysius, the Sicilian alliance established by Syracuse will be broken, and Syracuse will no longer be the overlord of Sicily! "Okriton became more and more excited as he spoke, and even clenched his fists.

Davos' expression was very calm, and he quietly exchanged glances with Henepolis, who quietly walked out of the tent and returned quickly, and then said slowly, "Okleton Lord said these things. It makes a lot of sense, and it makes my heart move! But the army that Dionysus sent to Sicily was only more than 4,000 people. Originally, they just wanted to harass and destroy eastern Sicily, forcing Dionysius to lead some of the army back to Sicily and relieve our The pressure in Greater Greece... But the day before yesterday, I received an urgent report from Sicily. The troops we landed in Sicily were attacked by 20,000 troops led by Syracuse General Macias, and the situation was very difficult. Fighting in Sicily is not so easy...

If... At this time, you Carthage can take advantage of the great opportunity when the Syracuse army is outside and its territory defense is empty, and attack from the west of Sicily to the east, then Syracuse will not be able to resist at all, then not only will the tin The alliance of Rakuza will easily disintegrate, and even the city of Syracuse, which has not been occupied for a hundred years, is likely to be broken! …”

After listening to Davos' excited and euphemistic request, Okriton's original expression of scolding Fang Qiu became a little embarrassed. He avoided Davos' seemingly excited eyes and said hesitantly: "...Carthage Key and Syracuse just signed a peace agreement a few years ago...We Carthage abide by the terms of the agreement and will not violate it within the time limit...Carthage has always kept its promises. The main reason for the wealthy city-state..."

Henepolis watched the Carthaginian pretending to be on the side, and sneered inwardly.

Davos looked disappointed, sat down on the wooden chair, and said in a low voice, "Alas!... This is really a pity..."

"Although we in Carthage can't participate in the war, we will help Dionia vigorously!" Okredon said hurriedly. , to formulate a covenant that is beneficial to Carthage, not to stop the war between Dionia and Syracuse. If such a result is caused, how can he dare to face Hanno, so he is a little anxious: "We will not only continuously supply you with the crops you are in short supply, but also provide you with well-made weapons, and we... we are also willing to provide Dionysian with a huge loan for you to recruit mercenaries when you are short of soldiers... "

Davos' eyes lit up and immediately said: "Great! With the selfless help of Carthage, we are confident that we will finally defeat the Syracuses! Heney, go get a pen and paper, I want to give Okko Lord Ritton makes a list of supplies that Dionia needs so badly."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Henepolis immediately stood up and handed over the pen and paper.

Seeing how quickly Davos changed from depression to confidence, Okriton was a little dumbfounded, and hurriedly said: "King Davos, before you make a list, you'd better sign one with me first. new agreement."

"A new agreement?" Davos was puzzled on the surface, but his heart was tight: the real purpose of the Carthaginians' visit this time was finally revealed!

"Yes, a new agreement. For the excellent performance of the Dionian army on the battlefield under your leadership, King Davos, has once again changed the way our Carthaginian senate sees this war, and Carthage hopes After helping Dionysus to victory in this war, Dionysus cannot do anything to Sicily—"

Before Okleton could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the voice of Guard Captain Martius, who opened the curtain and walked into the tent: "Your Majesty, the battle report of the First Legion is here!"

"Bring it to me quickly!" Davos couldn't wait to get the papyrus scroll bound with red cloth from Martius' hand.

Okridon, who was interrupted, couldn't help but widen his curious eyes.

"Great!" Davos shouted excitedly and said loudly: "Antonios said in the letter, 'The First Army completely defeated the Syracuse coalition led by Marcias and occupied Tauro Meignon. And large-scale riots occurred in the central part of the east coast of Sicily, successively in Sikuli, Catane, Leotine, and Taunis, the people overthrew the dictatorship of Dionysius, while Thera The people of Kuza also revolted and drove the supporters of Dionysius to Ortigia."

Davos said here, paused, and said in a serious tone: "Antonios also said, 'These newly independent city-states are afraid of the fierce retaliation of the powerful Syracuse in the future, and they have asked to join Dionia. alliance.'"

"Really?!" Henepolis and Martius showed surprised expressions.

"Take it and see!" Davers happily handed out the papyrus scroll in his hand.

"Let me take a look first!" Ignoring his courtesy as a guest, Okridon grabbed it with unprecedented agility, and couldn't wait to take a closer look.

Davos and Henepolis looked at each other and smiled: The battle report is indeed true, but it was not just delivered, but it was delivered in the morning. Davos had Heneapolis and Martius in the play, but at the same time getting the benefit, it was an attempt to knock out Carthage.

Okredon watched it over and over again, with a look of disbelief. He didn't expect that just two days after he left Carthage, the situation of the South Italian war suddenly changed into this, making him say "Dionia is not allowed to set foot in Sicily after the war".

"This...this...this is really..." Oklahoma City didn't know what to say for a while, and it took a while before he said, "Have all the things described here... been confirmed?"

"Lord Okriton, Dionia has a military law, which stipulates, 'No one may falsely report or falsely report military information. If it is verified that the battle report written is inconsistent with the truth, different punishments will be given according to the severity of the situation. Relegation, or death in severe cases. 'Although Antonios is the commander of the legion, he would not dare to make such a mistake." Davos answered seriously.

"Of course I don't doubt the battle report of this General Antonios, but the city-states like Sikuli, Leotini, Cattanio... These city-states have always been changeable, and Carthage has had many exchanges with them, very Clear. Their request to join the Dionysian League is most likely just because of the current situation, to please Dionysian's army in Sicily, not necessarily sincere..." After the shock just now, Okriton calmed down a little. After that, he began to express his dissent.