Due to the strong national strength and the prosperity of trade, the currency of Dionia (Hades Silver Coin) is popular not only in China, in allies, but also in the Western Mediterranean. Due to its exquisite images and high silver purity, it has become a popular commodity itself. People in other city-states like to exchange other coins for Hades Silver Coin as a treasure and will not be used unless it is absolutely necessary.

In this way, the silver coins circulating cannot be completely recovered, and the new silver coins re-cast with other city-state silver coins are ineffective. This is so bad every year, the total amount of silver coins circulating in China is decreasing, and Hades silver coins have become more valuable, which aggravates such a vicious cycle. Therefore, in order to maintain the credit of Hades silver coins and promote the prosperity of trade without reducing their purity, it is necessary to have its own source of silver mines. This is why the Ministry of Commerce has been supporting Enona and Poseidonia secretly traded with the Sardinian people.

Now there is a new channel for obtaining silver mines before Eonis. If he can catch it, what does it mean? Wealth! Rights! Even-Eonis fantasized about the personal reception and praise of King Dionya.

So he was moved, but he remained a little cautious: "Dionia and Carthage have an agreement, and we cannot trade here-"

"Cadis definitely doesn't work. The Carthaginians here are too strict! But in Huelva, my master has a considerable influence there, and can quietly avoid the market investigation and trade on the uninhabited beach near Velva..."

This man obviously came prepared. His plan was quite careful, but it was his first time dealing with him. Is it worth trusting? Eonis hesitated for a while, but in the end he couldn't stand the temptation and decided to take a risk.

After Eonis's merchant ship was temporarily repaired, under the warning of the Gadis officials, he led the crew to sail the merchant ship away from Gadis and sailed eastward first. After the patrol ship of Carthage returned, he asked the merchant ship to turn around again, and sailed a large circle along the coast of the continent of Apheriga, bypassed Rissus, Gadis, and arrived near Huelva further west.

Huelva is located near the mouth of the Odir River. Before the rise of Gadis, it was the center of metal processing in the entire Western Mediterranean. A large number of ores from mainland mines flowed downstream through the Odir River and transported to Huelva. There were hundreds of smelting furnaces in the town, and even the ore from Sinian was transported here for smelting. Even Gadis later shared some of the ore smelting tasks, Velva's metal smelting output was still amazing.

Eonis saw countless smoke columns on the coast rushing into the sky from afar on the boat, and the excitement in his heart can be imagined.

Under the guidance of the Huelva who was lurking among the crew, the merchant ship drove to a remote deserted beach.

But when the Huelva went to inform his master, Eonis was both nervous and a little uneasy. He thought to himself: If he found out he was deceived, he would immediately drive the boat, but just delay some time. Anyway, this time he went to sea to trade has already lost.

Unexpectedly, things went very smoothly. After waiting for a long time, the mine owner appeared. He brought a lot of slaves and a team full of silver bricks.

After discussion, the two quickly reached an agreement: Eonis used a ship of Turiyi wine that was originally planned to be sold in Sagonto to exchange for nearly 500 kilograms of silver bricks.

Eonis obviously made a profit, but it was obvious that the miner also gave Eonis sweetness for the sake of future transactions.

Eonis suppressed the ecstasy in his heart and made an appointment with the mine owner to trade the next time, place and goods. Then he boarded the merchant ship with satisfaction and prepared to leave the deserted beach amid the cheers of the crew.

At this time, several Carthage patrol ships suddenly appeared, surrounded them completely, and once again captured Eonis and his crew.

When the frustrated Eonis was taken to the patrol boat, he saw the man who persuaded him to come to Vilva on the boat. He had previously been flattered, but now he sneered at him.

Eonis suddenly felt his heart sank to the bottom: This is a conspiracy...

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Sexi, a Phoenician colonial site in southern Iberia, located east of the Pillar of Hercules, near the city of Malaka. It is the residence of the Iberian Governor appointed by Carthage. His Governor is the patriarch of the Margonid family. A few years ago, he had moved most of the family members (including his daughter Dido) and supplies here. Sexi has actually become the private territory of the Margonid family. The waters near the city are rich in mackerel and are also one of the main production areas of Phoenician fish sauce.

In the study of the Governor's mansion, the main members of the Margonid family were having an important gathering.

Sitting in the center was the patriarch of the Margonid family, Mago, the governor of Iberia in Carthage. The old man, who was almost 55 years old, had his hair and beard and beard, and his face was full of ravines. It was the crushing defeat in the attack of Syracuse, his brother committed suicide, and he lost his defeat again and again under the attack of Dionysius. The Margonid family lost his dominance in the Senate... and other setbacks were engraved on his face. It was not until he came to Iberia that he had great power and no one was hindering that he restored his former ambitions and his authority became increasingly important.

On his right hand is Hasdruba, the eldest son of his brother Himirko. This young general who only knew how to rush and beat hard at the beginning has become a little steady and restrained after more than ten years of hardship, but his slightly fierce eyes are glorious.

On the left is Háka, the second son of Himirko. Before coming to the Iberian Peninsula, he was a thin and childish boy. Now he is almost thirty years old. He is slender and has a strong body. His face is a little pale and his eyebrows are a little tired. He has become the most indispensable arm of Mago. Now he is mainly responsible for the internal affairs of the Iberian territory. He is invaluable to maintain stability in the rule of the Margonid family here.

Kisgo, who was sitting at Mago, was a member of the remote branch of the Margonid family. He stood out during the expansion of his territory and fought against the indigenous people and was valued by Mago. He thought carefully and used steady troops. He saw through the rear of the indigenous people several times raided the territory and finally repelled them, ensuring the security of the Iberian territory.

"Uncle, Huelva has heard news that the matter we planned has been successful. The greedy merchant Dionian and his merchant ship full of silver bricks have been captured. Will they be sent to Carthage next?" The wooden chair that Haka was sitting on was specially made, with the back of the chair leaning back, so he could speak half lying. As soon as he spoke, the fatigue on his face faded away, and his eyes were shining with a bright look.

A smile finally appeared on Ma Ge's serious face. His eyes were filled with excitement that had been waiting for a long time, and he said in a deep voice: "Just as you plan and inform Pretakuba to make this happen, so that everyone in Carthage will know that the Dionians are not only coveting our silver mine, but have also begun to take action!"

"Will that old guy really make concessions and support Rome in confronting Dionia?" Hasdruba asked uncertainly, but he did not have much confidence in the Carthage Senate.

"Brother, Carthage is now full of dissatisfaction with Dionia. Both the people and most elders hope to teach Dionia a lesson, but Hannor has been slow to make a decision-making-" Haka sneered: "It's just a little pitiful self-esteem he claims to be the highest power in Carthage. This matter will be pouring a spoon of oil into the burning stove. If he dares to delay, then his Sophite should end up!"

"I hope this old guy will continue to block the passage of the resolution in the Senate, and let him taste the pain of being knocked down by the people!" Hasdruba said gloatingly.

"Don't underestimate Hannor. He will not easily give up the dominance of the Carthage Senate! We still need to continue to be vigilant and always pay attention to the development of the situation in Carthage!" Marco reminded that he had a deep understanding of Hannor's power, otherwise he would not have had no choice but to withdraw from Carthage and leave Iberia.

"Once Dionya goes to war with Carthage, uncle, when will we send troops?" Hasdruba looked at Mago with a look of eagerness to try.

"I think it's best when the army in Carthage suffered a defeat, and the people remembered and called on us to the Margonid family, and the Senate begged us to send troops!" Haka suggested.

Haka's words lifted the other three people. This time, the Margonid family has been preparing for this action for so long, and the purpose is to restore the glory of the family and regain the dominance of the Senate.

"What if the Dionians retreated because Rome was supported by our Carthage?" Kisgo asked cautiously.

Mago and Hasdruba were stunned, but Haka said affirmatively: "Dionia will not retreat! Because the king of Dionia has always claimed that he is the person who keeps his promises the most, and has basically done this since the establishment of Dionia. Therefore, the people of Dionia and its allies have always trusted him. If he chooses to give in this time and allows Rome to annex his allies, Volsi, it will not only make the allies of Dionia heartbroken, but also make the people of Dionia lose their trust in him. The king of Dionia is a smart man and will never make such a mistake!"

After hearing this, Ma Ge nodded repeatedly and sighed: "Although King Dionia is young, in order to fulfill his alliance, he has had to fight against powerful enemies several times over the years, and he has won all of them in the end. It is admirable!"
Chapter completed!