Chapter 311 Rebellion

Zamoratis was the son of Testis, who was originally an old sailor in the port area of ​​Syracuse, and was respected for his skill in sailing and rich sailing experience. During the South-Italian War, he and Several others, with the help of the Syracuses, united the population of the port area and assisted Heroris in overthrowing the tyranny of Dionysius, after which during the first time Heroris ruled Syracuse , he was elected general.

However, Theagenis, Falecus and others conspired to drive away Harolis, and also canceled some policies implemented during the administration of Harolis, which involved the interests of many people in the port area. , For example: Let the people in the port area return the land they had acquired from the former mercenaries... Testis was very angry after hearing about it. He rushed to the council and argued with Te Argenis, Falex and others, and ended up having a big quarrel. He was angry and returned, and after returning home, he fell to the ground and died in depression.

Zamoratis was still young at that time, but because of this he hated people like Gotheargenis and Falecus, and because Thesis always talked about the help of the Dionias to them at home from time to time, and let Zamoratis Moratis has always had a good impression of the Dionians in his young heart.

Thestis died for the benefit of the port people. How could the port people forget it? After the situation in Syracuse returned to stability, the people in the port area gained some rights, and they elected Thestis' younger brother, Hiktas General, and Zamoratis, who has grown up, has gradually gained popularity in the port area because of Testis.

At this time, Zamoratis reminded loudly: "Have you forgotten how my father died! Have you forgotten how they dealt with you! Selekekus, a despicable villain, but because he has With the support of Theagenis, he was able to enter the council, but by constantly fabricating facts to slander your reputation and promote himself, he turned out to be a hero in the hearts of the people who do not know the truth!

Which of these senior team officers has not benefited from Falekus and the others. They always oppose your proposal in the council, so your proposal cannot always be passed at the council, and as a result, the port area People think you are incompetent and can't do anything!

And the soldiers in the audience who are desperately trying to rush up, why are you so willing to follow Selekekus and the others, but you can't command them? Because only their fertile land has not been deprived of the council, they did this deliberately, so that the people of the entire port area will no longer unite, hate each other, and fight each other... If it goes on like this, my father and uncle yours All our hard work will be in vain, we will lose everything, and become the poor people of the port area who had nothing before, and are completely at the mercy of their inner city!

Uncle, we can't go on like this, we've had enough of Syracuse's insidious and hypocritical rule, we want to be Dionians and live a new, rich life! "

The words of Zamoratis hit the heart of Hiktas. He looked at his nephew from the painful and solemn at the beginning to softness. He said with emotion: "Zamoratis, you really are grown up,

Your father will be very pleased! "

After he finished speaking, he strode to the platform, facing the chaotic square, pointing his right hand at the soldiers who were rushing towards the platform, and shouting with a serious look: "Brothers in the port, I am your commander Hick. Tath! These soldiers are traitors to our porters! Now I order you to take up arms, attack them, and take them all!"

Sitax has been a general for several years on behalf of the people in the port area. Although he was suppressed and isolated by the democrats and neutrals of the council, some people in the port area were dissatisfied and misunderstood him, but he is still the most prestigious in the port area. There are still many people who believe in him and follow him.

What's more, most of the soldiers who wanted to kill on the platform and rescue the captured senior officers were stricken The council has deliberately taken care of them, and life is not bad. The difference in wealth and the difference in enjoying political rights makes them naturally feel superior in status when facing their former companions, and arrogance and contempt lead to more and more estrangement. deep.

And Sitax's order gave the inferior soldiers a chance to take revenge. In addition, Artemis's men deliberately guided them, and more than half of the soldiers waved spears and short swords, pointing to Sitaxus. The "enemy" attacked.

These soldiers who were anxious to get their officers back basically gathered under the platform. When they heard Sitax's words, some soldiers felt bad and wanted to turn around and run away; The platform, caught Sitax, and solved his own crisis; some soldiers even boldly threw javelins at Sitax.

Since they were located in the center of the front of the square, the other soldiers responded to the call and quickly surrounded them all, attacking them from all sides, and the soldiers on the platform also threw javelins at them condescendingly. It was difficult for them to organize an effective defense, and the turbulent offensive around them made them even more terrified. It didn’t take long for the voices to demand surrender in the encircling circle, but the port soldiers who were savage did not stop attacking, and they put their weapons in their hands. Constantly stabbing at the former flamboyant companion, the shrill screams endure for a long time...

"Uncle!..." Even Zamoratis, who asked to betray Syracuse before, felt a little unbearable.

"Since we have decided to join Dionia, then we need a group of soldiers who are willing to follow us and are very united, so it is very necessary to kill them!" Hiktas was indecisive and hesitant before, but once After he made a decision, he seemed to have changed a person.

Zamoratis listened, thoughtfully.

At this time, the guard on the side suddenly shouted: "Lord Hiktas, look! The council has sent someone!"

Sitax hurriedly turned his head to look, and saw two people in white Bolton appear on the southern edge of the square, followed by a small group of soldiers.

"Zamolatis, take a group of people and catch them all for me!" Hiktas said immediately.

Zamoratis led the way.

The people sent by the council, although their sight was blocked by the dense crowd in front of them, they could not see what happened in the square, but the screams were clearly heard in their ears, so they felt bad and did not stop. Turn around and flee.

Seeing the failure of the capture on the platform, Hiktas' face became more gloomy. He turned to the guards and said in a deep voice: "Let the soldiers speed up the attack!"

After more than 10 minutes, the sound of fighting and screams in the square gradually subsided, and the platform was full of corpses, blood flowing into rivers.

The soldiers held spears and looked at the corpses of their former comrades, and the fighting intent in their eyes gradually turned into confusion.

At this time, Hiktas on the platform said loudly: "Brothers, we have no way out! Follow me, we will join the kingdom of Dionia! More than ten years ago, Testis and your fathers fought through battle. Won our dignity, and today we will also fight to win a new future for us!"

As soon as the voice fell, someone from the audience responded loudly: "Xiktas, we are willing to follow you and fight those damn people in the city!"

"Defeat the city people and take back everything we lost!"

"Join Dionia, we want to live like the Catanes!"

...

The atmosphere in the square boiled again, and the mood of the soldiers became frenzied again.

Hiktas took advantage of the situation and shouted: "Follow me, let's go back to Dagang first!"

The soldiers responded loudly.

But Zamoratis was a little puzzled: "Back to Dagang? Why not just kill the city?!"

"You don't understand." Hiktas said sternly: "Although it seems that there are no extra troops in the city, the previous council did not recruit citizens over the age of 50, and most of these citizens participated in the South-Italian War and subsequent Although the body is not as good as before, they are experienced, and most of them are heavy infantry. The council has discovered the changes here, I am afraid they have already begun to recruit these citizens, and in the main city, they can call at least 3000 Many people, and you look at us..."

Zamoratis looked at the square subconsciously. At this time, the square was much more empty than before, and the number of soldiers was reduced by nearly half, including more than 500 soldiers who were killed, and some who did not agree with Sigg. Tath, the one who quietly ran away not wanting to betray Syracuse, and most of the soldiers who remained were light infantry.

Seeing that Zamoratis was silent, Hiktas continued: "And when we returned to the port, there were many sailors who were willing to follow us. We could block the Council's attack with the inner wall, and we could also pass ships and outside the city. What do you think of the Syracuse Army getting in touch?"

The last question of Hiktas was not to his nephew, but to Artemis, although he still had some resentment in his heart for the Dionian spy who used this method to persecute him, but He now had to show him respect, in order to improve the bad impression he might have had on the Dionians because of his indecision.

The plan has been successful! ... Artemis rejoiced in his heart, and his attitude became modest: "Lord Hiktas, you are the commander of this army, and you know the situation in the city best. Everything is up to you, if you need me to follow the city. I am willing to carry out your orders.”

"Good! Good!..." Hiktas showed gratitude, and then shouted to the soldiers around him: "Follow me, let's go to Dagang!"