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Generally speaking, the most striking aspects of the architecture of the Greek city-states were temples, arenas, theaters, and ...... and other large buildings, and at this moment, Phoebe Das and his entourage have not seen many large buildings, and they have already been impressed by these careful and thoughtful designs and clean and tidy cityscapes. Phoebidas had been to Athens, a city known for its prosperity but noisy and dirty; Although Sparta is quiet, I have to say that the whole city is as simple as the countryside. Only in Turriy is simplicity, generosity, elegance, tranquility and neatness blended together, with full charm.

Dorobises couldn't help but ask, "Who is the designer of this city?" ”

"Heraclid, disciple of Hippodamus!" Oliver looked at their amazement and replied aloud.

"Oh, Hippodamus!" Dorobises exclaimed, the name was not unfamiliar to the Spartans, because he designed and built the port of Piraeus, and how much wealth was created for Athens, and the Spartans took great pains to seize it.

Further on, they saw a large white arch across the street, which the Spartans had never seen in any other city-state.

Dorobises asked curiously, "What is this arch for?" ”

Captain Oliver's expression became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "This is the Arc de Triomphe!" Victorious generals and soldiers will march through this gate to receive salutes and cheers from the consuls, senators, and the people of the Union. Not long ago, there was a triumphal ceremony, because of the capture of Niutum, and it was a really ...... Alas, it's a pity that our first brigade can only wait for the next time......"

Phoebidas didn't look at Oliver's look of regret, he and several Spartan warriors behind him looked up at the huge triumphal arch, in addition to shock and envy in their eyes. As a warrior, isn't your greatest wish to be cheered by the people of your city-state after defeating your enemies! That will make them feel that the blood and sacrifice they have paid are sacred and meaningful! But in the Greek city-states where the spirit of democracy prevailed, this was hardly possible. Democrats believe that this will give the generals too much prestige and lead to dictatorship; And despite the fact that Sparta was a state of force, the aging elders would never allow excessive triumph to let these young and bloodthirsty Spartan warriors out of control, as exemplified by Lysander. Now, in the remote western Mediterranean outside of Greece, there is a colonial city-state that has done so, and will continue to do so...... Phoebe Das's mood was extremely complicated, he didn't want to talk to the patrol leader before, but now he asked, "How often does your military training take place?" ”

"Why are you asking this?" Captain Oliver's expression was serious, he thought for a moment, and said, "But it's nothing to tell you. The citizens of our alliance are busy once every seven days during the busy farming season, and now it is a slack season, almost once every two or three days, and a training day at a time! ”

With so much military training already surpassing most Greek city-states, it's no wonder that these soldiers seem to be well-trained, and this is also a city-state that values force! Phoebe Das had a hunch that it would be difficult for him to achieve the purpose of his visit.

Passing through the wide and flat Victory Square (after the triumphal ceremony, the new square finally took on its own name, since the main function of this square was to gather troops before the expedition and hold a triumphal ceremony after the war, so the word "victory" is worthy of the name), Phoebidas entered the large Senate of Turiyi.

This council hall was built very large, and I am afraid that it can accommodate thousands of people, so dozens of members of the Senate sat in the front row, which looked very inconspicuous. Seeing Phoebidas enter, all the senators stood up and applauded in welcome, and bowed respectfully to Sparta, which finally made Phoebidas feel a burst of pleasure.

One of the young men at the head said: "Welcome, Spartan messenger from afar! What prompted you to come to our Ionian League? ”

This must have been the military genius of the young consul of the Dionian League, as Corithorus had spoken, and I am afraid that the triumphal arch was also his handiwork.

Phoebe Das looked at him sharply and aggressively.

Davers did not evade, and returned the same deep gaze, as if to see through his intentions.

In Davers's eyes: the Spartan man was dressed in bright scarlet, with long hair not often seen by ordinary Greeks, and a rugged face with scars and contempt for all arrogance.

Davers, who already had a deep understanding of this era, felt that the image of the messenger in front of him was the normal form of the Spartans facing outsiders, and Corithorpes was an exception.

The two faced each other, staring at each other coldly, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Kunogorata coughed dryly, trying to break the frozen atmosphere.

Phoebidas spoke, and he said bluntly: "I have come on behalf of Sparta to ask the Dionian League for guilt!" ”

As soon as these words came out, the elders were in an uproar.

"In order to protect the Greek city-states in Asia Minor, and to protect the interests of all Greece, we in Sparta sent an army across the Sea of Love to Asia Minor to fight against the Persians. However, at the critical time, some of our soldiers were lured by you to flee the battlefields of Asia Minor, and the war against the Persians was frustrated, and even the governor Tiblon was banished by the Council of Elders! So, the Council of Elders has sent me to rebuke you for this betrayal! ”

Is it so serious?! The patriarchs looked at each other, slightly nervous.

"I don't understand." Kunograta asked suspiciously: "You said that we lured your soldiers, the Dionian Alliance is thousands of miles away from Asia Minor, and we have very little contact with you Sparta, how can we try to lure your soldiers to escape?!" ”

"That's right! As a newly formed alliance, not only do we have no relations with Sparta, we don't even know where Asia Minor is! Plesinas exaggerated.

Phoebidas didn't hear it, just looked at Davers and sneered: "Those soldiers are mercenaries who participated in the Persian expedition!" Relations with your consuls and some of you who have fought together in Persia for more than a year and have a deep relationship. Our officers in Asia Minor have seen with their own eyes the frequent entry of Gentiles into the camps of these mercenaries......"

Agacia shook his head lightly when he saw Antonios and Capus quietly casting inquiring glances at him.

"Are you sure these Gentiles are citizens of our Alliance?!" Antonios asked.

"What I know for sure is that the passenger ships on which these deserters are traveling are bound for Greater Greece!" Phoebidas said categorically, "Therefore, the Council of Elders of Sparta has decided, 'The Dionian League must surrender all the mercenaries who have fled here,' he raised his voice: "As the Dionian League has destroyed Sparta's punishment for the Persian war, ask your consul to lead five thousand soldiers to Asia Minor and join our Spartan ranks in the battle against the Persians'"

"What ?!!" The patriarchs clamoured in shock: "What kind of truth is this!!" We of the Dionian Alliance do not have any diplomatic relations with Sparta, so why should you Spartans give us orders?!! ”

"You, as Greeks, have destroyed Sparta's sacred war against Persia on behalf of the Greeks! Just because we Sparta are the allies of all Greece!! Phoebe Das said proudly.

Davers laughed.

Hearing the thick contempt in his laughter, the commotion of the elders suddenly calmed down.

Mersis also asked playfully, "What are you laughing at, Lord Davers?" ”

"I laugh at the Spartans, and I am shameless!" Davos glanced at Phoebidas with disdain: "Didn't Sparta collude with Persia, which had always been the enemy of the Greeks, to kill his own compatriots to defeat Athens?!! Why is Sparta now at war with Persia, which was once an ally? ”

"Why?" Merses snapped up.

"I heard that Sparta had signed an agreement with Persia in order to let the Persians finance its defeat of Athens, agreeing to give up the protection of the city-states of Asia Minor and give them to Persian rule. After the victory of the war, Sparta repented again, so the war between Sparta and Persia happened......" Davers looked at the somewhat unnatural Phoebeidas, and said unceremoniously: "Such a traitor who betrayed the interests of the Greek city-state and repeatedly broke his promise actually said that he represented all of Greece and fought a holy war with Persia!" Do you think I can stop laughing?! ”

"Yes, that's ridiculous! It is a shame for the Greeks to have such a shameless city-state! The senators, led by Anton Rios and Amintas, deliberately laughed loudly.

Phoebedas's face turned red, and he roared angrily: "You actually dare to insult Sparta, aren't you afraid of the wrath of the Spartans?!" ”

The laughter continued.

Amintas said excitedly, "Anger? Are you talking about war? That's great, I'm waiting for the next triumph! ”

"Lord Davers, the next battle should be for the first brigade, the soldiers are suffocated!" Even Cappus, who had never spoken much at meetings, came to make amusement, apparently annoyed by the unreasonable domineering of the Spartans.

"That's right, the first brigade is an old team that has been following your Lord Davers, and it hasn't participated in the triumph yet, and the soldiers have some opinions." Antonios followed suit.

Phoebidas was dumbfounded, his anger had been subtly transformed into a call for war by these Dionians.

"Is the Dionian League preparing for war with Sparta?!" He snapped and asked.