Polybecon followed Alexander throughout his expedition, and when Alexander returned to Babylon, he was sent back to Macedonia as the lieutenant general of Craterus. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 But when Alexander died suddenly, they only went to Cilicia, where Polybeccon and Craterus continued their journey to Greece and assisted Antipater in quelling the Greek rebellion (the Lamian War). Polybecon remained in Macedonia and left behind the remnants of Thessaly led by Memnon against the Aetolians and Fasalu when Antipater arrived in Asia Minor, and eventually killed Memnon. However, the encircled Aetolians were not completely wiped out, and the Aetolians who returned to their homeland were able to continue to exist as an independent force. What is even more ironic is that one hundred and thirty years later, the Romans destroyed the army of the Kingdom of Macedonia with the help of the Aetolia in the Battle of Kotoshang.

When Antipater died in 319 B.C., he was succeeded as regent by Polybecon, who was not a man of great prestige. At the time of Alexander's death, he was nearly seventy years old and one of Claterus's generals. Although he did well in Macedonia while Antipater and Padika were fighting, no one thought he was a powerful or prestigious general, but he was only three years younger than Antipater and about 10 years older than Antigonus. So soon he came into conflict with Cassander, the son of Antipater. The two men then entered a civil war, which quickly spread to some of the Diadochi, Polybecon and Eumenes joined forces against Cassander, Antigonus, and Ptolemy.

Although Polybercon initially succeeded in controlling the Greek cities by showing that he would grant them freedom, Antigonus routed his fleet in 318 BCE and defeated Admiral Cleitus, who was captured and killed by the soldiers of Antigonus' ally Lysimachus on the way out. Cassander also took Athens the following year. Soon after, Cassander expelled Polybecon from Macedonia and held the cowardly Philip III and his wife Eurydicus III hostage. After a crushing defeat at the siege of Megaropolis, Polybeccon fled to Epirus, where he joined the army of Alexander's mother Olympias, his widow Roxana, and his son Alexander IV. He formed an alliance with Olympias and the king of Epirus, Aeacides, and Olympias led his army back to Macedonia, where Philip's army refused to fight Alexander the Great's mother and defected, and Philip and Eurydic were killed.

One morning, Polybocon came to the council hall, Olympias and Alexander were already waiting there, Zhao Ming had long wanted to see the demeanor of this veteran, if the history books are correct, he is now 77 years old, it is difficult to think that a 77-year-old man can still crisscross the field, although his combat level is not good, but the body is very tough, you must know that even in the 21st century, after the medical level and living standards have been greatly improved, the 77-year-old people are often sick, let alone dancing knives and guns, On the battlefield, it was a real sword, but it was not an ordinary old man and old lady playing Tai Chi Sword, not to mention that Polybokon was still 91 years old, which was really not easy! But it's reassuring to consider that Seleucus (358-281 BC) and Lysimachus (c. 360-281 BC) fought alone at the Battle of Kurupedian in 281 BC, when they were both in their 80s. Aside from the fact that the two elderly kings fought alone and the Seleucids won, we know almost nothing about the battle. Although this victory gave Seleucus nominal control over every part of Alexander's empire except Egypt, the victory did not change much, and Seleucus was assassinated by Ptolemy Claunos shortly after, and Macedonia became independent again. This is a typical example of two old former partners and former allies of that era, who eventually died fighting each other. All of Alexander's companions lived violent lives and died violently, with the exception of Ptolemy I, who died peacefully at Alexandria. Of course, all this will quietly change.

"The king, the queen mother, the old minister is here." Polybokon said respectfully

Alexander glanced at Olympias, who understood, straightened his clothes and said: "Old general, since my son's death, the empire has been torn apart, and little Alexander has a little bit of the dignity of a king, and now although we have recaptured Macedonia, it is only because Cassander is in Athens that we have a chance." Antipater and his son have been running in Macedonia, Greece for many years, and their henchmen are all over the place, and their strength should not be underestimated. ”…,

"The old minister is incompetent, he was defeated by Cassander, a hairy boy, and finally relied on the Queen Mother to recapture Macedonia together, which is really embarrassing!" Polybeccon said ashamedly.

"Victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, why should the old general be depressed, you followed the first king to fight in the south and the north, and made outstanding military achievements, just because Antipater has been staying in Macedonia, his son is just stained with his father's light, and after all, you are still here for a short time, so there will be a defeat, don't be discouraged, we also point to you to preside over the overall situation." Olympias comforted.

"Well, what you said is right, as long as the old minister still has a breath, I will definitely do my best for you and the king."

"Alexander the Younger said that he would go to the East to rendezvous with Menes, to consolidate the forces of the East, and then to revive the Macedonian Empire. Old general, I would like to hear your opinion. ”

"What?!" Polybucon couldn't help but look at little Alexander in astonishment.

"Don't be surprised, I made this decision after careful consideration. I've already told my grandmother and she's agreed. I would like to ask you for your opinion today. Alexander added in a timely manner.

Polybocon looked at Alexander, at Olympias, with a look of bewilderment and suspicion. Alexander's heart knew tight.

"The old general does not need to be surprised, nor do he need to suspect me on a whim, I have carefully analyzed the situation today, Macedonia is in a corner, there are not many troops, and most of them are new soldiers, Cassander has allied with Antigonus and Ptolemy, he will counterattack at any time, I don't think you are too sure that you can easily repel him." Alexander glanced at Polybecon, who bowed his head in shame and wiped his forehead.

"You are the regent, the ruler of the princes of the world, do you just want to keep this corner? How big is the world, and you only possess Macedonia, how can you command the world, who will listen to you, to put it mildly, you are just an ornament, just like me now. ”

"The old minister is afraid, just because the king is still young, so he is shy to temporarily act as the regent, and when the king is a little older, the old minister will take it back to his duty and lead the horse for you." Polibocon suddenly felt a sudden increase in pressure, looked left and right, and was relieved to see that there was no movement around him.

"The old general really doesn't need to be too nervous, I don't mean anything else, as I just said, even if we occupy Macedonia and even eliminate Cassander, it is only a huge territory, and if we want to compete with Antigonus and Ptolemy, I am afraid it will be beyond our strength." Alexander stood up, walked to the window, and continued: "If we go to the East together, with the loyalty of Eumenes, he will be very glad to receive me, and then our strength will be greatly increased, and then with Susa or Babylon as the center, gather the forces of the eastern provinces against Antigonus, and as long as the great enemy Antigonus is destroyed, then Ptolemy and Cassander will not be worried at all." I have been looking forward day and night to restoring my father's past deeds, and I am sure that I will succeed, and no force can stop me! ”

Alexander's words were so powerful that both Olympias and Polybecon couldn't help but look at Alexander, and then look at each other. It was this kind of spirit that they saw in him the shadow of Alexander the Great back then, although he was still so young. The sunlight shone into the hall, and Alexander's king's attire set off his radiant and majestic appearance. Perhaps, it is destined that Zhao Ming will eventually become the immortal lord who dominates the world with the help of the identity of Alexander IV. From now on, he is like a new star beginning to shine, active in the political arena, influencing the original trajectory of history.