Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 14: Rescue the Campania League

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On the third day, the fully loaded Third Army left Grumentum, took a boat to Poseidonia, and entered the port of Naples by sea.

Naples, a jewel in the colonial city of the Greeks in central Italy, is the second colonial city built by the Greeks in Italy after Cooma, with a long history. But at first it was just a small port called Paltenope (meaning pure eyes, which was the name of a sea monster in ancient Greece). As time passed, it continued to expand and finally became Campani. The largest city-state in Asia, only later changed its name to Naples, which means "New City".

In the process of urban development in Naples, Siracusa has provided great help. A hundred years ago, Dillon, the tyrant of Syracuse, sent an army to help Kumay and Naples repel the Etruscan attack. Later, the Syracuse people sent troops to help Naples resist the invasion of the Samoneites many times. Therefore, in the past, Naples and Syracuse were closely related and used to be a close alliance.

But since the rise of Dionia, the hegemony of Syracuse was completely destroyed in the Yugoslavian War. Naples, who had strongly supported Dionysius in the Yugoslavia War, had to turn to Dionysian. Atomic (a large number of Campania mercenaries under Dionysius were provided by the League of Campania headed by Naples).

In the process of expanding the city of Naples, the Samonais also helped it a lot. For a hundred years, the Samoneites have continuously invaded from the mountainous areas in the east to the lowlands in the west. They have captured many towns established by Etruscans and Greeks in Campania. Even the ancient city of Kumai has been destroyed. Pua was also occupied by them, and a large number of fleeing people flooded into Naples, which they thought was the safest. This caused the population of Naples to increase and overflow. This is why there were so many Campania mercenaries in the Western Mediterranean.

Under the continuous invasion of the fierce Samoneites, the Campania League, which was originally formed for the purpose of defending the indigenous people and protecting the safety of the city-state, is left with only a few lines along the coast. The town, if it weren't for the Campania League's timely alliance with Dionia, I am afraid that within 20 to 30 years, most of this land will be owned by the Samonais.

On this day, the Neapolitans, who had been notified in advance, specially vacated half of the port to allow nearly a thousand passenger ships carrying soldiers in Dionia to dock.

Many people in Naples came to the port with their families and watched curiously.

"I heard that this time we came to Naples from the Third Army of Dionia..."

"What does this ‘legion’ mean?"

"It is a unique army of Dionia, which is very different from our other city-states. I heard that this kind of army has many advantages, so it will have an advantage in battle..."

"Since the third legion came, there must be the first and second legions. Why didn’t the first and second legions come to our Napoli? You know, Naples is from the Campania League. Leader!"

"Idiot! It's not that Dionia looks down on us, but that its Third Army is the nearest to us. It is stationed in the Lucania area. It is the most convenient to come to our Campania. And don't be small Look at this Third Army. In the Southern Italy War more than ten years ago, they defeated the Samoite army invading Potentia, and they also captured Capsa and Enona alone, so they dealt with Samo. Nai people, they are very experienced!"

"The Third Army is so powerful, isn't Dionia's First and Second Army even more daunting?!"

"I heard that the Kingdom of Dionia has ten legions, and each of them has gained a lot of military exploits in previous wars. I think any legion is sufficient to fight against the fierce Samonais."

"Ten legions?! My God, Apollo is on, how many soldiers Dionia has!"

"So the alliance between the Campania League and the Kingdom of Dionia is quite right! With Dionia's help, we will no longer be afraid of the Samonaes who are like evil wolves."

"Look! Look! The Dionian soldiers have already started going ashore. Hey, why are the armors on their shoulders black?"

"I know this. Dionia regards Hades as the patron saint of their kingdom, advocating black, and their king is said to be a descendant of Hades."

"Speaking of Hades, last year we have built a temple of the Hades in our city. It is said that the priests are all sent from Turiyi. They are very enthusiastic towards the people who come to worship, and not only take the initiative to answer. For all kinds of problems, we also provide free medical treatment to believers and provide some useful help...

I just visited once a few days ago, and a distinguished priest devoted a lot of time, listening to my distress, and enlightening me... Therefore, other temples cannot be compared with the Hades temple. It's no wonder that this **** is so popular in Nanyi, I heard that even the Samonais in the city of Nacera have begun to believe in him. "

"Is it so good?! Then I will go to the Hades Temple to worship tomorrow!"

"Stop talking, look at the Dionian soldiers already forming the team. Wow! Their movements are really fast, and there are almost no soldiers talking. It's like our citizen soldiers are gathering, the sound will be very noisy. It can be heard ten miles away, this is the army that can fight against powerful enemies!"

"Oh, look! There are so many flags in the Dionian Legion, all of them are shining golden, so beautiful!"

"Idiot, those flags are used to command battles, not for beauty."

"Look! The Dionians actually sent so many cavalry, which probably exceeds the number of cavalry in our Campania League."

"What's so strange about this. I heard that Dionia has four cavalry regiments, each with nearly 2,000 cavalry."

"Oh, Apollo is on, Dionia is really a powerful country!"

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The people of Naples criticized and talked about the Third Army of Dionia who had landed in the port, but few people blamed so many aliens (mainly Lucanians) in the Third Army. , Because Naples has been surrounded by many foreign races since its establishment. There are Oronchis and Etruscans in the north, Samonis in the east, Lucanians in the south, and Sardinia in the west. Phoenicians on the top. Hundreds of years of life have made them accustomed to living next to these alien races, and the cultural penetration between each other has a deeper influence, so the Neapolitans are far less exclusive than the Greeks in other city-states, and many people in the city-state are still mixed. , One can imagine the tolerance of aliens.

The army of the Kingdom of Dionian set foot on the territory of the Campania League for the first time, and the Third Army immediately won the applause of the surrounding Naples people with strict discipline and mighty military appearance. It can be said that it is the first step of success. Established the image of the Dionian army.

Just as the battalions of the 3rd Army and some of the cavalry of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment that were drawn up were lined up in neat columns, the commander of the 3rd Army Lizaru and the official of the Dionian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Carrias Talking with the high-level Naples who came to greet them.

"Welcome, great Dionian ally! Thank you very much for your timely arrival as promised, we can be considered relieved! In the past two days, Cavutini warriors have continuously crossed Nola and Sa in the east. Suessula, the people of the Campania League are very upset!" The chief general of Naples, Onosius, said excitedly.

"Has Cavutini's army started attacking?" Lizaru asked immediately upon hearing the words.

"Not yet. But based on past experience, they may rush into the land of the Campania League in the next two days. This time the scale of the Samoneite invasion may be far greater than before!" Naples is highly respected The council member Metedes replied with a melancholy expression.

Karias, the envoy of Dionia, also looked ugly. He is from Tury and a student of Ansitanos. In the past few years, he was studying history in the Dionian Academy and at the same time serving as a teacher at Tury School. After Ancitanos became Minister of Foreign Affairs, due to lack of manpower, he recruited several of his students from the academy to serve as public officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Before, Karias had also traveled to the Gentiles several times and successfully completed the tasks assigned by the kingdom. He did not expect to be humiliated in Cavutini, and Cavutini launched such a big invasion afterwards. Obviously it was Warning to Cavutini before retaliating against him.

Lizaru smiled: "The Cavutini came just right, and the soldiers are eager for a big battle!"

"This must be the Captain of Lizarru, I've heard of your name a long time ago!" Onosius said flatly.

"Have you heard of me?! I haven't fought any big battles, are you so famous?!" Lizaru's face sank, and he subconsciously thought of the jokes he had made at the Corinthian Games. This is his heart disease.

Onosius was stunned. He didn't know why his enthusiasm was exchanged for the other's cold face.

"Lizaru Army Commander, who didn't know that when you defeated the Samonaes, you played an important role as the first commander of the Third Army! This time we fought against the Cavutini invasion. I look forward to your leadership of the Dionian Third Army in Campania!" Mitedes said sincerely, apparently he had known the army sent by Dionian beforehand.

At this moment, Lizaru was a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, another Naples general, Aialos, put his embarrassment away by timely questioning: "Excuse me, General Lizaru, how many reinforcements did you bring this time?"

"Ten thousand people." Lizaru replied simply.

Ten thousand! Several generals in Naples were a little surprised in their eyes.