Chapter 975
Samoratis was the son of Tethys. Tethys was originally an old sailor in the port area of Syracuse. He was highly respected because of his excellent sailing skills and rich experience. During the Southern Italian War, he and a few others united the people of the port area with the help of the people of Syracuse and helped Harolis overthrow the tyranny of Dionysius. Later, during Harolis's first rule in Syracuse, he was elected as a general.
However, Teagenis and Falekus conspired to drive Harolis out and rescinded some of the policies implemented by Harolis during his rule. This involved the interests of the people of the port area, such as asking the people of the port area to return the land of the former mercenaries … Tethys was furious when he heard about this. He rushed to the council and argued with Teagenis and Falekus. In the end, they had a huge argument and he returned home in anger. When he got home, he fell to the ground and died of depression.
Samoratis was still young at that time, but he hated Teagenis and Falekus because of this. Moreover, Tethys would often talk about how the people of Diónia had helped them in the past, so Samoratis had always had a good impression of the people of Diónia.
How could the people of the port forget that Tethys had died for the interests of the people of the port area? When the situation in Syracuse stabilized, the people of the port area gained some more power. They elected Tethys' younger brother, Hiptas, as their general. Because of Tethys, Samoratis, who had grown up, gradually gained popularity in the port area.
At this time, Samoratis reminded loudly, "Have you forgotten how my father died? Have you forgotten what they did to you?! Celekekus, a despicable man, was able to enter the council because of Teagenis' support. He kept fabricating facts to slander your reputation and promote himself. In the end, he became a hero in the eyes of the people who did not know the truth!
These high-ranking officers, which one of them has not received benefits from Falekus and the others? They always oppose your proposals in the council, so your proposals can never be passed in the council. As a result, the people of the port area think that you are incompetent and unable to get anything done!
And why are the soldiers below the stage so willing to follow Celekekus and the others, but you can't command them? Because only their fertile land has not been taken away by the council. Teagenis and the others are doing this on purpose so that the people of the port area will no longer be united, hate each other, and fight each other … If this goes on, my father and uncle's hard work will all be in vain. We will lose everything and become the poor people of the port area again, completely at the mercy of the people in the city!
Uncle, we can't go on like this. We have had enough of Syracuse's treachery and of Syracuse. We want to live a new, a rich life! "
Samoratis's words hit Hicketas's heart. He looked at his nephew with a painful and dignified gaze, but in the end, it turned into a gentle one. He said emotionally, "Samoratis, you've really grown up. Your father will be very pleased!"
Then he strode to the platform. Facing the chaotic square, he pointed at the soldiers who were rushing to the platform with his right hand and shouted with a serious expression, "Brothers of the port, I am your commander, Hipus! These soldiers are traitors to the people of the port! Now I order you to pick up your weapons, attack them, and take them all down! "
Hipus had been a general representing the people of the port area for several years. Although he was suppressed and isolated by the democrats and neutrals of the council, causing some port area people to be dissatisfied with him and misunderstood him, he was still the most prestigious person in the port area. There were still many people who believed in him and followed him.
What's more, shouting, "Hipus is killing people! He is a traitor! He is going to betray Syracuse! " Most of these soldiers who wanted to kill their way to the platform and rescue the captured senior officers were deliberately taken care of by the council. Their lives were not bad. The disparity in wealth and political rights made them naturally feel superior when facing their former companions. Arrogance and contempt led to deeper and deeper estrangement.
And Septacus's order gave the inferiority complex soldiers a chance to retaliate. Coupled with the intentional guidance of Artemis's men, more than half of the soldiers brandished spears and daggers and attacked the "enemy" that Septacus had pointed out.
These soldiers who were anxious to snatch back their officers were basically gathered under the platform. When they heard Hipus' words, some soldiers felt that something was wrong and wanted to turn around and escape; some soldiers instead increased their attacks, wanting to rush to the platform and capture Hipus to solve their own crisis; some soldiers even dared to throw javelins at Hipus.
Because they were located in the center of the front of the square, other soldiers responded to the call and quickly surrounded them, attacking them from all sides. The soldiers on the platform also threw javelins at them from above. Without the command of a senior officer, it was difficult for them to organize an effective defense. The fierce attacks around them made them even more terrified. It did not take long for the voices of people asking to surrender to continue to ring in the encirclement. However, the murderous port soldiers did not stop attacking. They constantly stabbed the weapons in their hands at their former companions, and the shrill screams lasted for a long time …
"Uncle!" Even Zamoratis, who had previously asked to betray Syracuse, felt a little reluctant.
"Since we have decided to rely on Diónia, we need a group of soldiers who are willing to follow us and are very united. So it is very necessary to kill them!" Hipus was indecisive and hesitant before, but once he made a decision, he seemed to have changed into a different person. After saying this sentence coldly, he silently looked on with his hands folded.
Samoratis was deep in thought when he heard this.
At this time, the guard on the side suddenly shouted, "Sir Hipus, look! The council has sent people! "
Hipus quickly turned his head and saw two people in white Bolton appeared on the edge of the south side of the square, followed by a small group of soldiers.
"Samoratis, take a team and capture them all!" Hiptas immediately said.
Zamoratis took the order and left.
The people sent by the council, although their line of sight was blocked by the dense crowd in front of them and they could not see what was happening in the square, the screams clearly reached their ears. So, they felt that something was wrong and turned to flee without stopping.
Seeing that the capture had failed on the platform, Hipus's face became even gloomier. He turned to the guards and said in a deep voice, "Hurry up and attack!"
More than 10 minutes later, the sounds of fighting and screams in the square gradually subsided. The platform was full of corpses, and blood flowed like a river.
The soldiers held spears in their hands and looked at the corpses of their former comrades. The fighting intent in their eyes gradually turned into confusion.
At this time, Hipus, who was on the platform, said loudly, "Brothers, we have no way out! Follow me, we will join the Kingdom of Diónia together! More than a decade ago, Tethys and your fathers won our dignity through battle. Today, we will also fight for a brand new future for us! "
As soon as his voice fell, someone below the platform responded loudly, "Hipus, we are willing to follow you and fight those damn people in the city!"
"Defeat the people in the city and take back everything we have lost!"
"Join Diónia, we want to live like the Katanai people!"
…
The atmosphere in the square was boiling again, and the mood of the soldiers became fanatical again.
Hipus took advantage of the situation and shouted, "Follow me, let's go back to the port first!"
The soldiers responded loudly.
However, Samoratis was a little puzzled. "Go back to the port? Why not directly attack the city?! "
"You don't understand," Hipus said seriously. Hictas said sternly, "Although it seems that there are no extra troops in the city, the council did not recruit citizens over 50 years old before. Most of these citizens have participated in the Southern Italian War and the subsequent civil strife. Although their bodies are not as good as before, they are experienced and most of them are heavy infantry. The council has already discovered the changes here. I am afraid they have already begun to recruit these citizens. In the main city, they can gather at least more than 3,000 people. Look at us … "
Samoratis subconsciously looked at the square. At this time, the square was much emptier than before. The number of soldiers had been reduced by nearly half, including more than 500 soldiers who had been killed. There were also some who did not agree with Hipus and did not want to betray Syracuse, so they quietly ran away. Most of the soldiers who stayed were light infantry.
Seeing that Samoratis was silent, Hipus continued, "When we return to the port, there are many sailors who are willing to follow us. We can rely on the inner wall to resist the attack of the council. We can also get in touch with the army of Syracuse outside the city through ships. What do you think?"
Hipus' last question was not asked to his nephew, but to Artemis. Although he still had a little resentment towards the spy of Diónia for using this method to force him, he had to show respect to him now to improve the bad impression that his previous hesitation might have caused the people of Diónia to have him.
The plan had succeeded! Artemis was overjoyed, and her attitude became humble. "Lord Hictas, you are the commander of this army, and you know the situation in the city best. Everything is up to you. If you need me to contact the army outside the city, I am willing to carry out your orders."
"Good! Good! " Hipus looked grateful, then shouted to the soldiers around him, "Follow me, let's go to the port!"
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