Artemis started to get worried.
Tomyris rarely showed such strength.
At least that was the case before.
"Threatening with force? Or some other method?"
"As for them, I plan to see to what extent what Akira said can be of use. And my ultimate goal is to allow the army of the Kingdom of Macedonia to follow our troops in launching an expedition. If Akira agrees and successfully completes the expedition, then there will be no problem. It will only be a matter of time to annex the Kingdom of Macedonia. If they refuse..."
"What are you going to do?"
This is what Artemis is most worried about.
At this moment, Tomyris clapped her hands.
"We can only use force."
"You are going to attack Aigai?"
"The Kingdom of Macedonia is our ally. Our alliance clearly states that the two countries should provide support to each other as much as possible after the other country is involved in the war. Therefore, our expedition can be regarded as being involved in the war. If the Macedonians refuse, they are rejecting our alliance, which is equivalent to tearing up the alliance. With our 40,000 troops, it is not a problem to take down the entire Kingdom of Macedonia in a short period of time. We don't even need to fight a big battle. We can directly take down Aegae and control the royal family and nobles. The army of the Kingdom of Macedonia will collapse."
"Um……"
Artemis heard this.
He asked somewhat anxiously:
"Isn't this a bit too..."
"what happened?"
"I don't think you would resort to violence like this before."
"That's right."
Tomyris nodded.
"But His Majesty has given me this power, which means I must make certain changes."
Chapter The Beginning of Negotiations between the Two Countries
"Is it the position of general that has brought you changes?"
"Yes……"
Tomyris looked at Artemis's uneasy look.
She probably guessed it.
"Do you think that Hades changed me?"
"Yes……"
"The power of Lord Hades has indeed had an impact on me. It has awakened some hidden parts of my heart. In the past, although I was brave enough, I lacked bold decisions and decisive attitudes. I was good at maintaining the status quo, but I couldn't forge ahead. But now, I realize that the world is in the midst of a huge wave. If I don't seize the opportunity, I won't be able to create greater success."
Tomyris rarely talks about success.
But now her eyes.
But he stared at the moon outside, as if he was expecting something.
“What do you hope to succeed for?”
"For His Majesty Hilde."
"What about yourself?"
"So, this is the proof that I have not been completely changed by Lord Hades. I have not been rewritten into what I do not want to be. I have not thought of seeking any benefits for myself through the position of the general. As long as the empire lasts forever and as long as Her Majesty Hilde can realize her great ambitions, I will do whatever it takes." Tomyris smiled faintly, then stretched out her hand and placed it on the back of Artemis' hand. "Lord Artemis, thank you for caring about me so much. I'm fine."
"That's good."
Artemis turned her hand over.
He held Tomyris's hand tightly.
"I will witness your path to success with my own eyes."
"Well, thank you."
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The next day.
Aqila has prepared the venue for the negotiations.
Right in the inner city of Aigai.
Tomyris came to the city of Aigai with only a group of guards. However, Tomyris was not afraid. She held the fork in her hand. As the oracle of Hades, she did not need to speak or make any movements. The divine power and temperament she exuded could make ordinary people feel the fear of death.
And now, Tomyris had arrived at her destination.
She sat opposite Akira.
There was no smile on his face.
The overwhelming pressure made Akira feel a little overwhelmed.
This feeling was completely different from yesterday, as if he had completely changed into a different person. Of course, Akira could understand that, after all, today was the day to discuss serious matters, so he naturally had to be careful. So, Akira sat up straight and said with a smile, "Then, General, if the Greek Empire needs anything, please speak up now."
"Ok."
Tomyris smiled faintly.
Then he took out a map.
"Your Majesty has ordered me to lead an army of 40,000 to enter the Illyrian region through Macedonia, and then head north to enter the Italian peninsula from Southern Gaul. I will then attack the Greek city-states in southern Italy that have been reluctant to submit. This is a long-distance conquest operation, so this is why I will lead the army into Aegae."
"I see……"
Although Tomyris said so yesterday.
But when I saw the map.
Akira is still shocked.
Hilde is indeed a legendary monarch. The decision she made was really bold. With 40,000 troops, they launched a war in a landform that they were not familiar with. The Greeks knew almost nothing about Illyria and Cisalpine Gaul, but Hilde's army dared to cross these places directly. Akira knew that if it were him, he would definitely not have the confidence to complete this mission. So Akira couldn't help but ask, "This mission, the possibility of success is very..."
"No, it will definitely work."
Tomyris held her head high with pride.
"This is His Majesty Hilde's army!"
"Yes, of course."
"Of course, from a strategic point of view, this operation is very dangerous. After all, we lack sufficient control of the sea. The troops are advancing along the coast, but it is difficult to obtain large-scale maritime supplies. They mainly rely on the army's own supplies and land transportation for replenishment. However, along the way of this operation, it is difficult to encounter enemies that can fight. Whether it is the Illyrians or the Gauls in Southern Gaul, they are not enough to be afraid of."
Tomyris pointed to the center of the Italian peninsula.
"And most of these Italians will flee at the sight of this."
“You are really confident.”
"Of course."
Tomyris's confidence really made Akira feel that if it was Tomyris, if it was such an army.
Then this goal can indeed be achieved.
"So, if the army sets out, the supplies must pass through the territory of our Macedonian Kingdom?"
"Yes."
"That's easy. I guarantee that your army's supplies will pass through the Kingdom of Macedonia intact."
"not only that."
Tomyris pointed to the Kingdom of Macedonia on the map.
"As an ally of the Greek Empire, we have an obligation to provide adequate support when the Greek Empire is involved in a war. Although this attack on Italy is an expedition, the more troops the better. Therefore, I hope that the Kingdom of Macedonia can send troops to form an alliance with our army."
"Coalition forces?"
Akira tensed.
"But……"
“Is it difficult to achieve?”
"Yes."
Even though Tomyris was staring at him, Akira could only answer like that.
"The army of the Kingdom of Macedonia can only fight to defend the security of Macedonia. Although the Kingdom and the Greek Empire are allies, neither my father nor the citizens of Macedonia will agree to let their army fight somewhere else. Moreover, the Greek Empire's army is extremely powerful, and Lord Tomyris is in charge of the command. No matter what the enemy is, it can't be your opponent. Our army of the Kingdom of Macedonia hasn't fought a war for a long time. If we form an alliance with your army, I'm afraid it will only hinder you."
"I knew you would say that."
Tomyris smiled coldly.
These sudden words gave Akira a bad feeling.
"what happened?"
"Let's imagine, if you were me, how would you view this strategic plan?"
"If I were Lord Tomyris, I would think that this strategy is too aggressive."
"Why are you so reckless?"
"Going deep behind enemy lines without sufficient reconnaissance, once there is a problem with logistics supply, the entire army may be wiped out, so this is not a very good plan."
The first section of the fifth tune: an aggressive stance
Akira analyzed the map carefully.
He thought that Tomyris's question was just a test of his military ability.
From a military perspective, Akira's idea was not wrong.
At least in the Greek world, rashly sending out 40,000 troops and then trekking thousands of miles to attack an almost unknown area is too risky. At the same time, even if this plan is to be implemented, it is necessary to do everything possible to ensure the stability of supplies. However, the Greek Empire does not have sufficient sea control for the time being, and in order to ensure the concealment of this force, it is impossible to transport supplies on a large scale through the navy. Therefore, if there is any problem on the way forward, it will be a catastrophic thing.
Akira said.
Then he raised his head and looked at Tomyris.
“So, I think the risk is too great.”
"So, you think it's a supply problem?"
"That's right."
"So, if supplies are only delivered by land, where do you think the problem is most likely to occur?"
"If I were you..."
When he said this, Akira suddenly realized.
He looked at the map, where the Kingdom of Macedonia was specially marked, and everything became clear to him all at once.
If Aguila was Tomyris, he would be more worried about the Macedonian Kingdom. After all, all supplies had to pass through the Macedonian Kingdom before they could be transported to Tomyris. Once something happened to the Macedonian Kingdom, the transportation line would be completely cut off. In this way, the Macedonians became the most dangerous and unstable factor in this plan.
When Akira realized this.
His expression changed noticeably.
Tomyris nodded with satisfaction, and then asked tentatively:
"Understood?"
"Yes, I understand."
"You are a smart man. You should know what choice a general will make to avoid danger."
"General, why don't you cancel this operation?"
"This detour was ordered by His Majesty. His Majesty's orders must be carried out, and what I need to consider is how to ensure that His Majesty's orders are completed and the goal is achieved. At the same time, His Majesty has also given me enough authority to maximize my abilities in achieving this goal. Therefore, this is why I came to Ege."
"..."
Tomyris's words were very clear.
She's for the win.
Any means necessary.
