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Although Leotichides hated Agsilius, this did not prevent him from agreeing to the suggestion of the veteran who had fought in Asia Minor for many years, and to formulate a new battle plan accordingly.

In the following days, the active approach of the Persian army in Asia Minor also confirmed Agsilius' judgment.

Leotichides did not rush to meet the enemy immediately and start a decisive battle with the Persian army. On the contrary, he led his army to retreat, but the direction of retreat was not towards Ilion in the west, but towards Kaios in the southwest. .

The Persian army was in hot pursuit, especially the cavalry as the vanguard. It had repeatedly fought with the cavalry units left behind by the Greek coalition forces. The Persians with the largest number of cavalry naturally also had the upper hand in the battle, and repeated victories also contributed to it. With the arrogance of the Persians, they are more eager to fight the Greek coalition forces.

The Greek coalition forces withdrew from the Alisby Plain more smoothly, but the closer they were to the coast, the more undulating terrain became, and the marching speed naturally slowed down. Finally on the afternoon of the 12th day, the Persian army in Asia Minor was only six or seven miles away from the Greek coalition forces.

This time Leotichides ordered the army to stop advancing early and camp on the spot to rest.

Half an hour later, the Persian cavalry arrived and were shot back by the archers who had been arranged by the Greek coalition forces. However, they did not move away, but patrolled in the distance.

Leotichides also did not send cavalry to drive away, but stood on a high place with other Allied generals, looking in the direction of the Persian cavalry.

As the dusk approached, a huge cloud of dust moved slowly from the north, stagnating three miles away, but the noise could clearly be heard by the generals.

"It seems that the Persians think that we can't escape, and they are going to camp there and rest, and come to fight with us tomorrow." Ipamironda pointed to the fog group in front of him and seriously suggested: "Proso General Uth, you see, the dust and fog are still rolling. It can be seen that the Persian army was a little chaotic after stopping to rest. They were chasing for a long distance, and the soldiers must be very tired. Do we need to use this opportunity to lead the army assault?"

Leotichides groaned for a moment, shook his head and said: "Our soldiers are tired too. Let them rest for a good night, replenish their energy, and make a decisive battle with the Persians tomorrow. Besides, it is very possible to attack at this time. It will scare away the enemies who have finally lured over."

Upon hearing this, the generals smiled heartily.

"Everyone, go to the military account and have another military meeting with me to reconsider and clarify the battle plan for tomorrow."

After Leotichides finished speaking, everyone promised.

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At the end of the meeting, the Allied generals left one after another. Only Leotichides and the four Dionian army commanders were left in the big tent, as well as a special character Agsilius.

Seeing Agsilius still in the tent, Leotichides was a little surprised and was about to ask.

The former king of Sparta spoke first: "Generals, I want to talk privately with Commander Leotichides."

The four legion commanders looked at each other, and saw that although Leotichides hadn't spoken, he hadn't expressed refusal, so they prepared to leave.

But Leotichides said: "You wait a while outside the account, it won't be long."

After the four were out, Agsilius came to Leotichides with a smile on his wrinkled face: "Thinking that when I led the Spartan army to fight in Asia Minor, although I got After some victories, but it took so long, but not much victory. On the contrary, after I returned to Greece with my troops, the places I conquered soon became Persian possessions. This is my regret, and it is also Sparta. Human regret!

But this time the war against Persia launched by Dionia is obviously different from the previous wars between Greece and Persia. Our slogan of ‘revenge to Persia’ that we have been clamoring for decades may really be realized! Not only I think so, but Ipamirunda and Iphikratus also think so. That's why they were vying for their city-state army to take on the most important attack task just now.

Leotichides, you can serve as the head coach of the Greek coalition and defeat the Persian army. This will be our Spartans—"

Leotichides frowned and interrupted him impatiently: "I have told you many times. My name is Proseus. If I call out my name in the future, don't enter my account again! Yes! What to say quickly, I'm very busy, don't talk so much nonsense!"

A look of sadness flashed across Agsilius’ face, he sighed lightly, made up his mind, threw the crutch in his hand aside, then squatted tremblingly, resting his hands on the ground, and slowly pushing his knees. Kneel down, bend down, "Bang!" The forehead touched the ground, once, twice, three times...

Leotti Chi Deston stayed for a while, and he was stunned for a while before he lowered his face and shouted in a low voice: "Agsilius, what do you mean?"

Agassilaus straightened up, his forehead was black. The continuous kowtows just now made his breathing become rapid. He coughed for a while, and then said weakly: "...I was sorry for your mother and You, I don’t want to be forgiven by you!... But I hope you can promise me one thing because you used to be a Spartan..."

Leotichides looked down at him indifferently: "Let's talk about it."

Agcilius sighed: "Sparta was conquered by Dionia. I have no complaints, because Dionia is indeed far superior to Sparta in strength, and it defeated us dignifiedly. At this point, perhaps this is the punishment of Zeus for being too arrogant in Greece for decades!

But...Even if the noble descendants of Hercules are down and down, they will not have the turn to humiliate the lowly Piriasi and Black Laos! But they are not only humiliating, but also want to make us Spartans die out! No, this is never allowed! "

Agsilius clenched his fists, his thin body trembling with anger: "So this time I strongly demanded from King Daves that the Spartans team up to fight alone in order to find one for us Spartans. We have no choice but to leave Lagnia, which has nurtured us Spartans for hundreds of years, and move to a new place!

So I hope... I hope that when this war is over, can you please ask King Daves for us Spartans to assign Sparta to the Arisby Plain near the Hellespong Strait. A small piece of land allows us Spartans to continue to survive and multiply..."

Facing Agsilius’ look full of expectation, Leotichides frowned slightly: He had been in Dionia for so many years, and although he was reused by King Davos, he had never been to that Supreme What has been requested, because of his arrogant temperament, it is difficult to say that. What's more, since he landed in Asia Minor, he has been in this land for several months, knowing that the fertility of the Alisby Plain and the importance and prosperity of the Hellesbian Strait are not only coveted by the allies, but also for the kingdom. In the key controlled area, it might not be easy for Sparta to cut a small piece of meat in the hands of the kingdom.

He hesitated a little, and still said indifferently: "Why don't you ask your majesty?"

Agcilius stood up slowly, his sore legs almost made him fall. He hurriedly supported the wooden chair next to him, panting and saying, "Of course I will ask King Daves... if he can agree, Even let me kneel and kowtow, but I’m afraid I don’t have enough weight...It’s not that I am greedy. If the new colony is not fat enough, how can the people leave Laconia... and wait until Dionia has won Persia, the Strait of Hellas and the Plain of Alisby will inevitably be under the control of the Kingdom of Dionians. Sparta is now less powerful and weak, and it will be safer to live by the powerful Dionians... …"

This old guy is for the continuation of Sparta's survival, really... Leotichides looked at the old man who was having difficulty standing in front of him, and was silent for a moment, stretched out his foot and hooked up the crutches on the ground, and then handed it to him with a stiff tone. Reprimanded: "As a commander of the army, you should know how important the next battle is to us. I must concentrate on fighting this battle. Where can I still think about other things!"

Agsilius took the cane, but smiled: "I understand... I understand... Don't worry! In the battle tomorrow, my soldiers will never lose face to Sparta!"

After finishing speaking, he rode his crutches and walked slowly out of the tent. When he was about to get out of the military tent, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said with an extremely solemn expression: "Tell you the truth. I do feel guilty about your mother’s death!... But for forcing you to leave Sparta, now I think it’s a good thing! Leotichides, the old and young of Sparta will ask you !"

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Early in the morning of the second day, when Phanabazos led the Persian governors to explore the vicinity of the Greek coalition camp, he hesitated whether to engage in a battle there.

Because the two armies are located in a hilly area, the camp of the Greek coalition forces is high. Although the **** is gentle, it is not very advantageous for the offensive Persian side. Moreover, the location of the camp is actually fairly flat, but there are rolling hills with higher terrain on both sides of it. Although the distance between the hills on both sides is nearly 10 miles, it is not a narrow, The terrain is conducive to defense, but according to previous reconnaissance, the number of Greek coalition forces clearly exceeds 50,000. Once the battle array is deployed, the two wings are not far from the hills next to them, and the cavalry does not have enough room for maneuver In terms of the situation, the most dominant in the Persian army is the cavalry.

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