Vol 8 Chapter 46: Syracuse's choice

When power fell again into the hands of the Syracuse Democrats, the people who learned the lessons of the past, such as Taiagnis, Falekus, Stacycos, and others, did not make a strange regime of twenty-five generals as before. Instead, it restored the traditional democratic government of Syracuse, the Ten Generals, the 100-member council, the Citizens’ Congress, and continued some of the policies and bills that were implemented during the reign of Herolis, while giving Dionya’s War reparations are also being paid.
In the years since Syracuse was defeated by Diaonia, the political situation has been in turmoil, exhausting the energy and enthusiasm of the people, and disappointing some elites about the prospects of Syracuse. For example, Ferrosanus, he accepted the invitation of the Dionysian Academy, went to Tuliyi to teach, and also wrote to King Duffus several times, asking him to cut the war compensation for Syracuse. .
Until the eleven years of the Kingdom of Dionia, Davers only generously wrote off the war reparations.
The political situation in Syracuse has once again returned to stability and began to gradually regain its vitality. However, in the previous turmoil, Syracuse's agriculture and trade were hit hard. Many free people and businessmen fled here and chose the booming Katane.
When the quiet Syracuse people looked out, they found out that Syracuse, who once dominated Sicily and Megatron in the Mediterranean, was not as strong as the former enemy of the Kingdom of Dionia. The city - Katane, and the former allies surrounded by Syracuse, such as Kamanina, Gera, Agrigento and many other city-states have already broken contact with Syracuse, but instead to please Dionia...
The Syracuse people cherish the glory of the past, and hate the culprits that cause it all – Diaonia, and most of the taxes that Syracuse receives every year are used to pay war reparations. So there was a strange phenomenon on Sicily: when all the Greek city-states of Sicily were making good relations with the Kingdom of Dionia, Syracuse was alienating this powerful neighbor from top to bottom. They rejected every celebration of Dionynia's celebrations, but they had many disputes and conflicts with Dionysian city-states, Leonidini and Tonys, on the land issue of the border.
These performances of Syracuse were seen in Carthage, so this time the messengers sent by Carthage shouldered the mission of
letting Syracuse join the alliance against the Kingdom of Dionia
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In the town hall of Syracuse, the ten Syracuse generals looked a little dignified after the messengers of Carthage walked out of the conference room.
"I don't understand, Diaonia and Carthage have been friendly for more than a decade. Why is there a war that will happen suddenly?!" asked Hick Tas, a general from the port area, wondering. . Compared with the Syracuse people in other regions, the civilians in the port area still have a good impression on Dionia, because with the help of the Diaonians, the civilians in the port area finally organized and rebelled against Di The tyranny of Onisius formed a force to be reckoned with in the political circles of Syracuse.
"I don't understand this yet! Carthage and Dionia have been able to maintain friendly exchanges for more than a decade because they all need time to restore their strength. In fact, not only Sicily, but also the entire Western Mediterranean. No less than two powerful countries, they will inevitably have wars because of conflicts of interests. It used to be Carthage and our Syracuse, but now it is just changed to Diaonia..." The sound of Paronis Low, seems to recall the past of Syracuse. As an official who once worked for Dionysius, after the riots, he did not join the war against the insurgents because of the opposition of the sailors, and he later escaped punishment. In the war that later overthrew the murderer Andemacus, he fought bravely, made great contributions, gained the approval of the people, and was elected as a general several times.
"If Deonia is in a war with Carthage, it is a great opportunity for us in Syracuse! In these years, since Dionya occupied Katanay, Naxos and Sikura in Sicily After these cities, the impact on our Syracuse is too great. Free people are more willing to go to Katana, Naxos to live, merchant ships are more willing to go to Katana for trade, other city-states in Sicily I am more willing to go with them. If this continues, we will be able to reproduce the glory of the past!
Chief General Teargens is obviously supporting the cooperation with Carthage to fight against Dionya.
"But, can Carthage win Dionia?" Cuccias showed concern. Ten years ago, he experienced the war that determined the Greek hegemon of the Western Mediterranean. He heard and heard of Dionia. A legion landed in Sicily, and finally defeated the army of tens of thousands led by Masias.
"Yeah, the army of Dionia is too powerful! The year before, they easily defeated the Sikels and occupied many of their towns. Now the Sikelians are like dogs around Dio. The Neayans turned.
Falecus took over the words. As a comrade who once fought alongside the Dionyrian army and overthrew Dionysius’s rule, he knew that the strength of Dionya also did not support Deonia is right: "Our Syracuse's strength has been different. The surrounding area has been surrounded by the city of Dionia and its friendly allies. Once we declare war on Dionia, their army can Immediately killing us under the city. The Diaonians may be looking forward to breaking the agreement so that they can break through the city of Syracuse and achieve the goal of unifying the eastern part of Sicily!"
The conference room fell silent. Over the years, as time went by, the generals knew that Syracuse could exist independently because of the agreement reached between Carthage, Sparta and Dionia.
At this time, Stacycos said in a deep voice: "You, we are not going to provoke Dionya, will Dionya let Syracuse pass? Once Carthage is defeated, Syracuse can still keep Is it possible to be independent?! No! We will be forced to integrate into the Kingdom of Dionia like Katanay, Crotone and Lockley, and become an ordinary city, losing the long history and glory that makes us proud. So, I think helping Carthage, that is, helping ourselves!"
The words of Stacycos made the other generals move.
"You, you only saw the power of Dionia, but Carthage is also very strong. In these years, the Carthaginians conquered the Namibia of the Africa inland and conquered the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula. The land they own is even wider than the Kingdom of Dionia. When Carthage was at war with us more than a decade ago, it was able to organize a army of 100,000 people, and now it can be easily reached!"
Teaggenis waved his arms in excitement and tried to convince the other generals: "In addition, don't forget the ally of Carthage, Rome, which is about to be possible to fight against Dionya. It is also very powerful. It is Italy. The overlord in the middle, with a strong heavy infantry, is not so easy to deal with. Carthage and Rome have joined hands and have made it difficult for Deonia to resist, let alone listen to the voice of the Carthage messenger, they also There are other helpers... Dionia has fallen into the encirclement of Carthage's arrangement. We don't join at this time, what are you waiting for!"
The Syracuse people have had close military and trade relations with the west coast of Italy for decades, especially against the Campania League, although in recent years the Campania League has turned to Diaonia, but the heart The Syracuse people who were unwilling did not reduce their concern there, so they knew more about Rome.
"A decade ago, Dionysius also let Dionia get caught up in the encirclement. What happened? We are all very clear." Hiktas said lightly.
"But this time is different!" Taigenes took a look at him and wanted to continue to persuade.
Hiktas whispered: "This time it is different, because compared to a decade ago, the territory of Dionia has increased several times and its strength has increased several times."
Taia Gennis heard a glimpse of it and didn’t know what to say.
At this time, Falecus said with indulgence: "I think this is done. We should not first promise the Carthaginians, so we will not blindly put Syracuse in a dangerous situation. If, Carthage It really does declare war on Dionya and it has a big advantage~EbookFREE.me~ then it is not too late to join us."
"I agree." Cuccias immediately agreed: "This is a steady practice!"
Soon, several other generals also agreed, including Stacecos.
Taiaggenis finally nodded helplessly, but his heart was very angry: he can be said to be the most unpowered chief general in Syracuse for many years. Other generals, either jointly participated in the riots against Dionysius, had deep fighting feelings and received many fans; or some were representatives of special public groups. After he escaped from Syracuse, the roots in the city had already been swept away, and because he first provoked a rebellion against Herolis, after the successful return of Herolis, it was again suppressed and finally gathered. The people who supported him went away from him.
The reason why there is no strong support for the company has been the chief general for the past two years, because the citizens of Syracuse need him to have such a powerful but prestigious person to balance a powerful group. The former friends of Raleighs avoided dictatorship.
However, Tergengens, who is stubborn and strong, has always believed that he is the one who can help Syracuse regain its glory.