"Tarantum ......" Davos chuckled, obviously this powerful eastern state of Great Greece where both the army and navy were annihilated was completely out of his eyes, although he coveted the land of Tarantum, but now was not the time: "I want to ...... The blow to Tarantum should end here for the time being, and now Dionia's main enemy is still Syracuse, as long as it is solved, all the problems will be solved. ”

"You're right." Trifias nodded, and asked again, "So Meta Pontum—"

"I'll let the Seventh Army stay here for the time being, and tomorrow go north to reclaim Metapontum. If the Tarantum had been smarter, they should have fled back to their territory overnight......"

Davers was clearly confident in the recovery of Metapontum, and Trifias agreed with this, and he immediately said: "We, Heracles, will also send troops to follow the Seventh Legion, hoping to liberate Metapontum, which is occupied by Tarantum, as soon as possible!" ”

Davers' brow furrowed slightly, he heard the deep meaning behind Trifias's words, it seemed that Trifias was worried that Dionia would not leave after recovering Metapontum. Davers glanced at him and asked lightly, "I heard that Tud Pres didn't die in battle?" ”

"It seems that yes, but because Heraclia was also besieged at that time, he did not flee here. I wonder if he's going to flee to the north? ”

North? Galaguso! Davers was thoughtful, and then he said solemnly: "No matter what, we will find him as soon as possible, and let him come back to preside over the overall situation of Meta Pontum, so that the city that has been through the war can recover its prosperity as soon as possible!" Dionya will do everything in your power to help Heraclia and Metapontum prosper again, because in times of crisis, you have chosen to trust the Ionian Alliance, and Dionya should return the favor! ”

Trifias was ashamed of his carefulness, and he was impressed by Davers's heart, and he sincerely thanked Davers again.

At this time, the two legion commanders walked together from a distance, and Davers hurriedly stepped forward with a smile on his face: "The hero who created this brilliant victory is here!" ”

"Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty Davers!"

The two immediately stood and saluted, and Davers gave a military salute and exclaimed, "Amintas! Mattonis! Together, you two have annihilated Tarantum's army and relieved the army north of Dionia, allowing us to concentrate on the strong enemy in the south! On behalf of the Dionian Senate, I thank you both! ”

Amintas smiled and said, "It's mainly your majesty's planning that makes it so easy for us to fight." To tell you the truth, these Tarantum people were so careless that I didn't have to use much force before they surrendered......"

"Yes, these Tarantum people are not as effective as they were back then...... The Tarantum reinforcement led by Acheta. I knew it would be like this, I didn't have to wait for you to come, I should have attacked them independently two days ago. Mattonis, with some remorse.

"You kid became the commander of the legion, and you have become arrogant. With your ill-equipped recruits, you dare to storm the camp in Tarantum! Amintas picked on the spot.

"My new legion is a recruit, what's wrong! They held back twice as many Tarantum troops and routed them! Mattonis retorted unconvinced.

Davos saw the two arguing, but he thought to himself: as far as he knew, Tarantum had suffered a great loss of strength after the war with Mesapi, and faced the rebellion of Heraclia and Metapontum, and they were unwilling to learn from Dionysa and give many freemen citizenship, thus replenishing the soldiers of the city-state (Crotone also adopted a similar policy). However, the increase in the number of citizens has not strengthened training, but has lowered the military quality of the entire citizen soldiers......

Davers stopped the two of them from continuing to argue, and he said with relief: "Mattonis, I recommended you to be the commander of the Seventh Legion, and you didn't let me see the wrong person!" You were able to control the army and endure it under the terrible situation of the Tarantom army dividing troops to attack Amendolara, which is the style of the general, and created the conditions for us to encircle and annihilate the Tarantum army this time! ……”

Martonis was praised by Davers, scratched his head a little embarrassed, and in order to relieve the dilemma, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, in this battle, I also caught two big fish!" ”

"What big fish?" Davers could vaguely guess what it was, but he still cooperated with an interested look.

"Brothers, bring them up!" Mattonis waved his hand forward with an imposing wave.

In a moment, the soldiers pushed up two captives with their hands tied behind their backs.

"Two archons of Tarantum, we haven't seen each other in a long time." Davers said half-sarcastically, half-sighing.

Diomyras kept his head down and did not speak.

Eumacus looked up at Davers and said earnestly, "Lord Davers, I beg you to be kind to these Tarantumites you have captured!" ”

"I will." Davers said lightly: "As long as the Tarantum Senate can pay the corresponding price." ”

Theomillas suddenly raised his head and shouted, "Davers, you ungrateful villain, don't forget how Tarantum selflessly helped you in the first place!" ”

Davers's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he said in a cold voice: "Of course I haven't forgotten, and neither have the Dionians!" So when Tarantum was attacked by the Mesapi-Puchetti coalition and was in danger, Dioonia had other military plans, but he still did not hesitate to accept your request for help, and immediately sent troops to repel the Messipi coalition army and save Tarantum! But you did not appreciate the blood and sacrifice of the citizens of Dionia, and in the time that followed, you repeatedly provoked the Dionian people on the sea, rammed our fishing boats, captured our fishermen, and even spread rumors against the Dionian League in the city of Tarantum. I've heard that you also sell my statue for people to pee in their homes...... These dirty tricks, for the sake of what you helped us in the first place, the Dioonians can bear it, but—"

Davers's eyes were like lightning, and he shouted angrily: "You should never have been, when our Dionya was invaded by foreign enemies and faced difficulties, Tarantom, as an ally, actually tore up the alliance and became an accomplice of Dionia's enemies, leading the army and wielding shields and spears to kill the allies who once fought side by side with you!" ——”

"That's because you, as allies, first broke the covenant and poached Metapontum and Heraclia, two allies that once belonged to Tarantum!" Not to be outdone, Diamilas yelled.

"Believe it or not, we in Heraclia have never had any secret contact with Dionya beforehand, and it is the will of all the citizens of Heraclia to join the Dionian Alliance, because Tarantum has always called Heraclia as a dog, and we don't want to be dogs anymore, it's as simple as that. I think that's why Meta Pontum chose to break away from the Tarantum League......," Trifias, who was watching from the sidelines, explained.

Diomyras glared at Tripheas, "Do you think I'll believe a traitor's words!" ”

Davers sneered, "Yes, it doesn't make sense to tell you this at this time, Dionys's principle has always been, 'Be sincere to your friends and vicious to your enemies.'" 'Traitors, in particular, will not be let go easily!' With the state of Tarantum City at this time, even if I don't send troops anymore, what will the Meshapes who know that the Tarantum army has been defeated? Turriyi was once destroyed by fire, how can Tarantum City be destroyed by a century-old enemy?! I'm interested......"

Diomiras and Umakaston were pale.

Diomilas still threatened himself: "Tarantum is...... It is a sub-state of Sparta! Sparta would not let Tarantum be bullied by other city-states! ”

"Sparta?!" Davers didn't even blink an eyelid, and snorted coldly: "Do you think Sparta still has the strength to help Tarantum now!" The war on the Peloponnese was heard to be enough of a headache for the Spartans, and they asked for help from Syracuse......"

"Davers, don't be complacent! The army of Syracuse is coming! I'm looking forward to it too...... Looking forward to the day when Turii will be destroyed again! Diomilus escaped and shouted viciously.

"You don't see that day. As long as I'm here, it's impossible for Syracuse's army to enter Dionia's territory again, and Dionysius will not only spit out what he won before, but he will lose even more! Davers said confidently, and with a wave of his hand, several soldiers stepped forward and put the two of them down.

Eumacus pleaded unwillingly, "Lord Davers, Tarantum has indeed made a mistake this time!" But think of Acheta! Think of Acheta! ——”

"Shut up, Eumacus! You're disgraced to Tarantum! ”

"You should shut up, damn oil-stained war maniacs! If it weren't for you, how could Tarantum get to where he is today! ……”

The quarrel between the two faded into silence as the soldiers walked away......

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At the tent of the Chinese army in the camp of Syracuse, Dionysius was discussing with his generals about the siege that was about to begin.

In the morning, the clippers sent back by the Syracuse Navy told Dionysius the astonishing news: Davers, the consul of Dionia, had returned to Turiyi and had also been elected king by the Dionian populace!

Davers repelled the Samonai with more than 40,000 fierce warriors so quickly?! Diolinsius was shocked, but once again felt the urgency of time: Syracuse had to capture Crotone as soon as possible before Davos led the main force to the rescue, so as to take the initiative in the whole battle, so there was this urgent meeting.