Vol 9 Chapter 200: Philip of Macedonia

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"Crotto." Daves called his son's nickname directly, and said gratifyingly: "You have this filial piety, I am very happy! But... I, like Amintas, have had this in my heart for decades. One expectation, do you want me to go to the Elysee with regret?"
Croto Kataks was taken aback, not knowing how to answer.
Daves smiled and said, "Don't worry. I led the mercenaries in Persia for more than a year decades ago. I never fell ill once, and I have fully adapted to the climate and diet there. Although I am old now, But I have never stopped exercising, rarely get sick, and my body is still great, right?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. According to our medical school's comprehensive analysis of your previous physical examinations, the functions of your body's organs are almost the same as those of a healthy middle-aged person." Medical Secretary Stacey Cordas said truthfully.
"Crotto, did you hear me! Maybe my physical condition is better than you!" Daves laughed, and then said firmly: "Everyone, I am already 60 years old. I have won countless victories. This will be my last battle! Let me build the Holy Kingdom of Dionia for us, and eliminate this last powerful enemy!"
Croto Kataks hesitated to speak, and finally sighed helplessly.
The ministers looked at each other, no one objected.
At this time, Sedorum got up and asked: "Your Majesty, how do you arrange the kingdom's government affairs with your troops on an expedition?"
Daves was prepared for a long time, and he slowly said: "The consul Cloto Kataks will act as the agent of state affairs, and you several ministers will give full assistance. In fact, the Kingdom Administration Office has been operating like this in the past few years. Believe me. You can do better after the expedition!"
No one disagrees with Daves’ arrangement. Some even think that his Majesty Daves let his son Cloto Kataks serve as consul five years ago, and began to deal with the affairs of the court. Maybe he already had it at that time. Conquer Persia's mind.
"Everyone, today's meeting has determined the resolution of the expedition to Persia, and we will have in-depth discussions on this and make some secret preparations." Daves looked around everyone, and said solemnly: "But-to ensure that next The smooth holding of the sports meeting will not be announced to the public for the time being. I hope everyone will abide by the laws of the kingdom and do not disclose this matter!
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
After the executive meeting, Daves returned to his office. Just sitting down, before he had time to take a sip of water, Hernipolis came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Aristius, please."
"Let him in."
Alistairs walked closer slowly, saluting respectfully.
"Aris, if you are here to ask me about the resignation you submitted last time--" Daves looked at him and said softly, "I won't agree for the time being... You heard it at the meeting just now, I You will conquer Persia yourself, so the stability of the kingdom still needs your assistance, and you still need to work hard for a while, what do you think?"
"Your Majesty, I agree." Alistairs replied very simply: "But I have one more thing to report to you."
"Very well, you say."
"Prince Philip of the Kingdom of Macedonia, whom the Ministry of Intelligence focuses on, the intelligence officer in Thessaly discovered that he was mixed in the Macedonian envoy and was on his way to Turei."
"Mixed in the Macedonian envoys?" Daves's heart moved: "You mean he didn't participate in the games as the prince of Macedonia? Even his mother and brother didn't know that he had left Macedonia?"
"I should know now." Aristilas explained: "I received a secret report from Thessaly. Not long after the Macedonian envoy left by boat, the Royal Guard of Macedonia was in Aegae (Aegae). ) Search for his traces in the city. I guess Macedonia will soon send envoys to Turii to find their envoys, strengthen the protection of Philip, and do not even rule out allowing Philip to make his identity public..."
Daves understands that the reason why Aristiras made such a detailed analysis of the whereabouts of a Macedonian prince was actually due to his request for the intelligence department to closely monitor such a little Macedonian prince who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Dionia. There are some bad guesses.
In 369 BC (25 years of the Kingdom of Dionian), when the Dionian army conquered Thessaly and established the New Hellenic Alliance, King Amintas of Macedonia, a neighbor in the northern part of Thessaly region, died of illness. The younger eldest son Alexander succeeded. Then an aristocratic general in northern Macedonia launched a rebellion and occupied the area around Kalkidik. Alexander sent troops to quell the rebellion and suffered defeat. The rebels moved south and approached the palace of Ege. The situation was very critical, and King Alexander had to send a messenger to Athens for help.
Macedonia and Sparta were once an alliance. Alexander should have asked Sparta for help, but he heard that Sparta is now controlled by the Holy Kingdom of Dionian, and there are rumors in Macedonia that King Dionian and Macedonia There was a vengeance of killing his father, the people panicked, and the young Macedonian king was also afraid, so he had to ask Iphikrates in Athens for help, because the famous Athenian general was closely related to Macedonia, and the former Macedonian King Amintas was still him Foster father.
After receiving the request for help, Iphikratus made recommendations to the General Executive Committee of Athens, but Callistratus reminded everyone: Although the newly formed New Greek League does not restrict the use of foreign troops by the members of the allies, Athens will send troops and Macedonia, adjacent to Thessaly, will inevitably arouse Dionia's suspicion, so it is best to get Dionia's permission.
Although everyone was unwilling, they finally agreed to Kallistatus's proposal and sent a messenger to the parliament of the New Hellenic League in Turri.
After Davos got the news, he immediately ordered the army stationed in Thessaly to rescue the Macedonian royal family and repel the rebels.
But during the time when the messenger was going back and forth, the Macedonian rebels broke through the city of Ege, and King Alexander died in battle. The queen fled to the south of Therma Bay with the king's two brothers, Patekus and Philip.
The chief executive of Thessaly, Hiros sent an envoy to find the Queen of Macedonia and conveyed to her King Dionia's goodwill towards Macedonia. The Queen of Macedonia finally put down her guard, asked Dionia for help, and was willing to let Macedonia join the Greek League.
However, the envoy of Dionia said euphemistically: To join the New Hellenic League, Macedonia must obtain the consent of more than half of the city-states in the Hellenic League, which takes a lot of time. But if Macedonia only forms an alliance with Dionia, just like the alliance with Sparta back then, then the covenant can be signed immediately, and the Dionia army in Thessaly can immediately send troops.
The desperate Queen of Macedonia had no choice but to agree to the messenger's request and sign a covenant with Dionia, with Dionia as the master.
The Frontier Army in Thessaly was immediately ordered northward, defeated the rebels near the city of Pera, pursued them continuously, and finally captured and killed the Macedonian generals who set off the rebellion, and retaken the towns occupied by them. With the full support of Dionia, the Amintas family regained power, and Alexander's second brother Patekus became the king of Macedonia.
Throughout the process of quelling the chaos, the Queen Alexander and the new king saw the power of Dionian and thought of the grievances between King Dionian and Macedonia, so they negotiated and decided to send their third brother Philip to Turi. Iraq, as a hostage, to show Macedonia's loyalty to Dionia.
After learning the news, Daves expressed his refusal very clearly, and personally wrote a letter to comfort Padicus, saying, "As long as Macedonia remains loyal to Dionia, then Dionia will always guarantee The Amintas family has been in peace in Macedonia for a long time, so there is no need for hostages to maintain the friendship between the two countries."
After reading the letter, Patekus was extremely moved, but he would never know that Daves did not accept Macedon’s sending Philip to Turri as a hostage~EbookFREE.me~ mainly because of his rise to Macedonia in the previous life. Some understanding of history.
At this time in the previous life, Athens and Thebes successively interfered in the political situation of Macedonia. In the end, Macedonia surrendered to the stronger Thebes. In order to ensure Macedonia’s loyalty, Thebes forced Prince Philip as a hostage. After getting to Thebes, he entered the military school founded by Ipamirunda, and he had heard and witnessed the military reforms of Ipamirunda in Thebes, and the high level of Thebes headed by Peropidas. The various resolutions implemented in the process of forming and integrating the Piotsia Alliance... A few years later, due to civil strife in Macedonia, the 20-something young man returned to his homeland, usurped the throne of his nephew, and used his The knowledge learned by Thebes created a powerful new army, which not only realized the unification of Macedonia, but also made it stronger. After that, his son Alexander destroyed Thebes who had given Philip political and military enlightenment...
Daves plans for a rainy day, and of course he will not give the talented Philip such an opportunity. As for Macedonia’s loyalty, it is not in Daves’ consideration at all. He even hopes that Macedonia betrays the covenant. In this way, after several years of repairs, Dionia, who has integrated Thessaly, can take the opportunity to destroy Macedonia. , Allowing its territory to expand in Greece will strengthen the kingdom’s power in Greece.
"Prince Philip is very uncomfortable!" At this moment, Daves said cautiously: "It doesn't matter whether the Macedonian Envoys want to disclose his identity, but since he came to watch the games, it was Dionia's. Dear guest, we must ensure his safety!"
Alistairs glanced at Daves, feeling that his previous guess seemed wrong, and immediately said seriously: "Yes, Your Majesty, we will try our best to ensure Philip's safety!"