Since Pothenia joined the Dionian League, Portentia's situation has been greatly improved, and the south that should have been guarded has become its rear instead, not only has it had trade with Grumentim and Pixis, but the subordinate city of Poseidonia has been wiped out, and the volume of maritime trade with the city-states of southern Italy has increased year by year. The life of the Pothenians improved, and the treasury of Pothenia became abundant, so that every time Puamot thought of this, he felt relieved that joining the Dionian League was the most correct decision he had made!

Of course, the frequent exchanges between Pothenia and Dionya were naturally influenced by some Dionian culture, such as the Portentias also began to like the sport of rugby, and some Portentias worshipped the god of Mount Asinus, and also began to pray to the patron saint of Dionia, Hades, the priest of Portentia reflected this problem to Puamot many times, and he was also helpless.

He had learned that this was the spontaneous behavior of the tribesmen, and the Dioonians had not deliberately guided them, but the tribesmen, in their frequent contact with the compatriots of Grummentum, would have felt that the crude statue of the god of Mount Asinu could not be compared with the majestic bronze statue of Hades in Greece, and that the temple of Hades in Turiyi was even more magnificent, so how could they not be in awe and begin to shift their faith?! What's more, Hades has so many fascinating stories (from the Plesinas and their book of the Hades, many of which are very different from the original legends)......

Puamot felt that the cultural influence of Dionya on the Pothenians was not a bad thing, because he himself was enjoying the elegant culture of Dionia, just like the lunch he had just now, which was a delicacy from Dionya - shabu mutton, he felt that it was much better than the roast and boiled mutton he had eaten before, so he ate too much now, he comfortably touched his full belly, and was about to lead the hound for a walk in the yard, wanting to digest it through exercise.

Then his servant came in and reported: "The chief of Shasidat has asked to see him."

"Let him in." Puamot frowned and said, he was a little uneasy: Shasidat's tribe is in the north of Pothenia, adjacent to Samona's Kopsa, which can be said to be the forefront of Poittia's defense against Samonai, so Shasidat rarely leaves the territory and comes to Portentia City.

Could it be that the Samonai people are moving? Puamot was thinking worriedly, when Shasidat strode into the backyard, and when he saw him, he shouted eagerly, "The great leader is not good! The Samonai are going to attack us in Pothenia! ”

"What?!" Puamot immediately became nervous and asked urgently, "What's wrong?!" ”

"A few days ago, my people observed that many Samonai people had entered Kopsa, and the city became very lively, and they thought they were doing some kind of sacrifice or celebration, but it also made us more vigilant. In the past few days, thousands of Samonai have suddenly arrived from the north of Kopsa, and they have set up several camps near Kopsa, heavily armed...... Great Chief, the situation is not good! Fortunately, the Samones are about to attack us again in Pothenia! Shasidat said anxiously.

"Thousands? How many people are there?! Puamot was a little flustered, but he tried his best to calm down and figure out the situation first.

"Hmm...... Approximately...... At least 20,000 people! The Samonai have sealed off the area around Kopsa, and my spies can't get in! Realizing that he was too vague, Shasidat explained: "But we found that among the banners of the Samonai were not only those of Hirpini, but also those of Pentri and Caudini!" ”

Puamot was really taken aback, and said hurriedly: "Could it be that the four major tribes of Samonai have all gathered in Kopsa?!" ”

"The flag of Caraceni has not been found yet." Shasidat said anxiously, "Great Chief, you must immediately send a large army to support me!" I think the Samonai may attack in a few days, and my hundreds of warriors will not be able to stop it! ”

"Dealing with just one Hippini used to make it hard for us to Portentia! Listening to what you said, there are at least three Samonai tribes now, and even if I send all the reinforcements, it will be impossible to repel them, but the Samonai people will take the opportunity to destroy our main force in the field and weaken the force defending the city of Pottetia! Alas......" Puamot was so worried that his eyebrows were wrinkled together.

The Lucanians had many tribes, and the tribes united with each other, and eventually formed several large tribal associations, Poitya, Grummentum, Picosis, Galaguso, and Niutum, and these tribes united for their own interests, and they united with each other, fought with each other, and kept conflicting until the emergence of Dionia, which restored peace to the Lucanian region.

The Samonai are different from the Lucanians. Although the Samonai tribe occupies the mountains of central Italy, although it is divided into four major tribes, Hippini, Pentney, Cautini and Caracheni, not only is each tribe relatively united, but also the relationship between the tribes is harmonious, and there are few fights. Every tribe has a great chief, who is elected by the tribes, and unless it provokes public anger, it is rare to be ousted in the middle of the process, after all, only those who can come into contact with virtue can be recognized by the tribes, and he will remain the chief until his death. Unlike the Grand Chieftain of Lucania, the Grand Chieftain of the Samonai Tribe has a lot of power, and the tribes of the Satnai, whether they live in the mountains or valleys, no matter how far apart, must obey the orders of the Grand Chieftain in major matters such as military and diplomatic affairs. In this respect, the four tribes of the Samoni are more like four kingdoms than the tribal union of Lucania and Bruti, and it is precisely because of this characteristic that the Samoni, a race living in the barren mountains, can make the surrounding Latins, Greeks, and Lucarians feel fearful.

Originally, Pothenia was only facing Hippine, it was the largest of the four major tribes of Samonai, located in the south of the mountainous area occupied by the Samonaeans, bordering Portentia, and now there were two more tribes, how could it not make Puamot feel nervous, he paced back and forth anxiously in the courtyard, and finally he made a decision: "Shasidat, you go back immediately, let your tribe prepare, first quietly transport some supplies to the city, once you find that the Samonai people have launched an attack, don't risk resisting, Lead your people into the city...... And I have to inform the other tribes immediately and be prepared to do the same. ”

"This ...... This...... Great Chief, are we going to throw all the land outside the city to those damned 'pheasants' to trample on (Samonai warriors like to have pheasant feathers stuck on the top and sides of their helmets as a distinction of warrior ranks, hence this nickname)?! The destruction of farmland, pastures, and the burning of houses are bearable. Shasidhat's tribe had often been invaded by the Samonai people before, and the whole tribe had become accustomed to hiding in Tibet, and he didn't think so, but he still said worriedly: "In case the city of Tentia is besieged by the Samonai people for a long time, so many people are in the city, and our food can't support it for a long time!" ”

"It won't be long before the army of Dionya arrives to our aid. Don't forget, we in Portentia are part of the Dionian League! "Never before was Puamot so glad he had made the decision to join the Dionian League.

"That's right! Right! Dionia! Dionya will come to our rescue! Shasidat nodded his head as if he were pecking rice, clearly confident in his powerful ally to the south of Pothenia, considering that in the more than three years since Pothenia joined the Dionian League, his tribal territory had not been invaded by the Samoneans.

Watching Shasidat leave in a hurry, Puamot's face became even more gloomy, he had heard about Dionia's declaration of war on Lockry, and Pottetia asked Dionya for help at this time, would Dionya come to help in time?

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Alexis walked into the town hall of Grumentium, where the chief executive, Bagul, was already waiting: "Commander of the Alexis Legion! Bagul wore Burton, but gave a military salute.

"Lord Bagul!" Alexis, dressed in military uniform, gave a gesture of greeting to the senators.

"What sir, don't make fun of me, I can't take off this robe now, put on armor, and become a team officer under your command!" Bagul smiled helplessly.

Bagul, who was the commander of the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Army and the administrator of Grumentum, was only an expedient measure to stabilize the situation in Lukaniya after the occupation of the Grumentum area. Neither the Senate nor Davers would allow the supreme administrative power and supreme military power of a region to be concentrated in one person (at that time the commander of the Third Army, Hieronimus, was in Turiyi, and the position of First Brigade Commander was the highest military position in the Lucania region), so when Dionia had gained Picosis and had gained the upper hand in Lucania, the Senate proposed to remove Bagul from a position.

Considering that Grummentum was located in the center of the Lucania region, and that consolidating Dionia's rule over it would completely stabilize the whole of Lucania, Davos temporarily removed him from his position in the legion, and tried to persuade him for several days.

Now Alexis heard what he was saying, and immediately asked, "What?" What's going on?! ”