Chapter 238

"Herolis, the Dionysians said they would prevent Dionysius' army from returning to Sicily, shouldn't they be lying?" Pherothanus asked worriedly.

"Dionysius has lost his fleet and cannot bring his army back to Sicily. Instead of worrying about him, it is better to worry about this army that will be captured, not only mercenaries, but also our tens of thousands of citizens. And the sailors, will Dionia successfully return them to Syracuse?!" Staceikos actually raised an important question that everyone cared about but dared not face. The same is true.

Although they succeeded in the riot with the help of the Dionians, once they thought about the future of Syracuse as masters, they instinctively raised their vigilance against Dionysus. After all, Syracuse and Dai The two major powers of Onia have a natural conflict of interests. Although Hololis and the others rebelled because it was Dionysius' dictatorship, they also hoped that Syracuse could continue its previous glory.

Haroris cautiously consoled: "These issues will be discussed later. After all, Dionysius has not been eliminated yet, and we cannot relax our vigilance. Moreover, Dionysian's army has indeed shown goodwill, and they stay away from it. After Taunis, the promise made before has been fulfilled so far. Not a single Dionian soldier has set foot on the land of Syracuse... Of course, we can't relax our vigilance! Stethix, you have to urge the north. The soldiers of the city wall step up their patrols! Lord Thestis—"

Herolis looked at the old sailor again. The other generals were his friends with the same aspirations. Only this general who came from the port and was born poor, he had to remind him again: "I heard that there are some wearers in the port area. Onians, they spread rumors, disturb the people, and destroy the security and stability of Syracuse. I hope that when you go back, you will find these Dionian spies and drive them out of Syracuse !"

"Yes, it should be done! Syracuse's affairs should be solved by us, the Syracuses, without the intervention of the enemy, because they all have other intentions and want to be detrimental to Syracuse!" Ferrosanus immediately and loudly agreed.

Testis was stunned for a moment. As far as he knew, the Dionysians had a close relationship with Herolis, and they also got along well with the poor people in the port. Not only did they organize themselves and unite with the people in the city to fight against Dionysius' subordinates. They also taught them how to fight for their own interests. The success of the distribution of land this time also came from their guidance... But now the generals who have benefited are going to turn their backs on their faces!

Seeing him in a daze, Haroris reminded loudly: "Now that the rule of Dionysius has been overthrown, we are the generals officially elected by the citizens of Syracuse, representing the will of the people, and Dionysius. The exchanges between Asians should be through formal diplomatic channels, and not as privately and quietly as before, which will not only confuse the people, but also damage the interests of Syracuse!"

What Haroris said was dignified, Testis could not object, but could only agree.

"Ferothanus,

Would you like to go to Dionia and discuss with the Diorian Senate how to end this war and return the citizens of Syracuse captured by Dionia? "Herolis asked.

"I'd love to go!" Ferrosanus agreed.

"In case the Dionians make a lot of harsh demands on us!" Falecus, another Syracuse general, expressed his concern.

"I think the Dionians will probably demand more in terms of compensation for the war and... guaranteeing their rights in northern Syracuse... Catane, Leotine and other city-states." This For a few days, Herolis not only led everyone to clear the remnants of Dionysius inside and outside the city and stabilize the order of Syracuse, but also thought about how the new Syracuse regime would obtain in the next situation. security and development. Dionia is the big rock that lies in front of Syracuse, and there is no way to go around it. Of course, Herolis has thought a lot about it.

"Dionia may even let us dissolve the Sicilian alliance and return the lands of other city-states that we occupied in the past!" Staceikos reminded loudly.

Everyone's complexion changed, especially Testis, because the land promised by the committee was Syracuse's conquest from several affiliated city-states in the south.

Haroris still seemed calm: "The negotiation, of course, the other party will make a lot of excessive demands, but... Ferrosanus, you have to remember, without the cooperation of our Syracuse, Dionia I'm afraid it won't be too good. For example, we can go to the Sirius to persuade the tens of thousands of troops to surrender and help Dionia end the war in Great Greece as soon as possible. Another example is that we in Syracuse do not approve of the Catanes, who were supported by Dionia. Leotini and other Sicilian city-states, they will not be able to gain a firm foothold on the east coast of Sicily..." The more he spoke, the more confident he became. Over the years, he had a deep understanding of Dionia, especially Davos. He believed that the young and wise new king of Dionia would never be blinded by hatred and make many excessive demands.

After listening to Ferrosanus, he had a bottom line, and he promised: "Don't worry, I will not let the interests of Syracuse be damaged!"

"When it's time to make concessions, we still have to make appropriate concessions. After all, we are on the side of Dionia." Haroris was afraid that Ferrosanus would be too rigid and annoy Davos.

"I understand, I'm here to negotiate, not to recite poetry." After Ferrosanus finished speaking, everyone except Tecitis laughed. In the past, Dionysius held poetry banquets many times, and Philothanus always kept Dionysius from stepping down, which aroused the resentment of the tyrant.

"Falekus, how much money is there in our treasury?" Harolis asked.

"Uh..." Falecus was about to answer when the guards ran in: "Master generals, a Spartan came to Ortigia Island, saying that he was an envoy from Sparta and asked to meet with you."

"Spartan messenger?!" Everyone looked surprised.

finally come! Haroris clenched his fists.

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Phoebe Das walked into the city hall, and he didn't know any of the ten people in the room. In fact, every time he came to Syracuse, it was Dionysius who graciously entertained him in the palace on the island of Austria, and was accompanied by officials and servants at any time, allowing him to enjoy the treatment of an eastern prince. Almost never went deep into the city of Syracuse alone to experience life, except the last time the Carthaginian army came under the city.

But he does not know others, does not mean that others do not know him. The scarlet cloak, the long shawl, the bushy beard, the eagle-like nose, the cunning and sharp eyes, the cold and arrogant expression on his face...Herolis was all too familiar with this Spartan, and he subconsciously knew it. shouted, "Dionysius is back?!"

As soon as these words came out, not only Phoebe Das, but others were taken aback.

Although Phoebe Das was a little surprised, his face did not show. He looked at the person who was standing in the middle of the crowd and asked, "Who are you?"

"Herolis, the chief general of Syracuse elected by the citizens' assembly!" Herolis said loudly and solemnly: "Respected Spartan messenger Phoebe Das, it was Dionysius who asked you to come. of?"

Is this Haroris? ! Phoebe Das suppressed the curiosity in his heart, did not look at him carefully, but snorted: "What right does Dionysius have to instruct the Spartans, I just want to go back to Sparta to report to the council of elders. The war in Greece, by the way, help him come here to urge reinforcements, but I didn't expect to see a group of thugs messing up Syracuse!"

"We are not thugs, Dionysius is! We just took back the rights and freedoms that should have belonged to the people of Syracuse!" Ferrosanus retorted loudly.

"Oh, freedom!" Phoebe Das snorted again in disdain: "When Dionysius led the army to finally pull back some of the slump in the battle, and only 10,000 or 20,000 reinforcements could turn the tide of the battle, you launched This riot will cause tens of thousands of Syracuse citizens to lose aid and eventually die in Great Greece!"

Some of the generals were slightly ashamed, while others retorted loudly.

"Dionysius started this war by risking the lives of the citizens of Syracuse. If this goes on, all the Greeks in Sicily will die for Dionysius' ambition! Apollo bless, We have stopped the citizens of Syracuse from continuing to make unnecessary sacrifices for this war that does not belong to us, and we will also negotiate with Dionia to rescue the citizens who are trapped in Greater Greece!" Staceikos shouted loudly said.

"A war that doesn't belong to you?!" Phoebe Das sneered: "Dionia's army has captured Taunis, which is the closest to Syracuse, and Syracuse is already under the shield of the Dionysians. Under the threat of the spear, does this say it has nothing to do with you?!"

"This is the result of Dionysius' constant aggression against others!" Pherothanus waved his right hand and said angrily.

Haroris interrupted his best friend with a statement: "Messenger of Phoebe Das, these are the internal affairs of Syracuse, we will deal with it eventually, you can directly state the purpose of your coming here."

Phoebe Das's eyes pierced him like a blade: "Syracuse is an ally of Sparta, and Sparta certainly needs to care about Syracuse's internal affairs to ensure its political stability and will not let Sparta The interests of Bada have been damaged. When necessary, we Spartans will send troops to help the chaos of Syracuse to restore order! I did this four years ago, and today I hope you can think about me calmly Advice! Advice from the Spartans!"