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Chapter 7 Volume 1 IV

The Long March 色诺芬 2387Words 2018-03-21
From here he marched two stations, ten parasangs, to the Psalus River.The river is three platrons wide. From here we proceeded one stop, five parasangs, to the Pyrachos River.The river is one stadim in width.From here he marched two more stations, fifteen Palasang, to Issus.This is the last city in Silesia, located near the sea, large and prosperous.Here they stayed for three days.Thirty-five ships arrived from the Peloponnese to meet Cyrus, under the command of Pythagoras the Lasidemonian.they are made of Tamos the Egyptian sailed from Ephesus to Issus.Tammos commanded another fleet of twenty-five ships belonging to Cyrus.These were the ships with which he had laid siege to Myritus, when it was reconciled with Tisafnes, and had supported Cyrus in his battle with Tisafnes.Cherisophus the Rasidemonian also came with this fleet.He came here at the call of Cyrus, and brought 700 heavy armored infantry into the Cyrus army, who continued to lead him.The ships anchored along the camp of Cyrus.The Greek mercenaries who had served Abrocomas—four hundred hoplites—also joined Cyrus here at Issus after turning their backs on Abrocomas, and took part in this campaign against the king. long march.

From here proceed one station, five parasangs, to the pass between Silesia and Syria.These gates have two walls.Those on the Cilician side were guarded by Synesis and a Cilician garrison, while those on the Syrian side were said to be guarded by a garrison of the king.Between the two passes a river flows, its name is Karsus, and its width is one platron.The whole journey from one pass to the other is three stadi, and it is impossible to pass through by force, because the pass is narrow, the walls reach directly to the sea, there are cliffs on it, and there are guard towers on both walls.It was because of this pass that Cyrus sent for a fleet so that he could send hoplites between the two cities and beyond to subdue the enemy guarding the gates of Syria.Abrocomas was exactly the man Cyrus would use for this task, for he had a large army.But Abrocomus didn't do that.As soon as he heard that Cyrus had come to Cilicia, he turned back from Phoenicia, and went to the king, it is said, with an army of three hundred thousand men.

From this Cyrus advanced one station, five parasangs, to Miriandus.This is a coastal city inhabited by the Phoenicians.It is a trading place, and many merchant ships are moored and docked.Here he stayed seven days; Xenias the Arcadian and Pasione the Megarian embarked in a ship, loaded their most valuable possessions, and sailed away.They do this, which many believe is due to feelings of jealousy.For their soldiers joined Clearchus in order to return to Greece, and not to go against the king, and Cyrus let Clearcus keep them.After they were gone, it was reported that Cyrus sent ships of war to pursue them.Some wished to catch them, thinking they were cowards; while others felt it would be pity if they were caught.

At this moment Cyrus called the generals together and said: "Zenias and Pacion have deserted us. But let them know that they cannot escape at all-no escape, because I know their where to go; running will not do, for I have warships to pursue their ships. But I swear to God that I will not go after them, and I cannot make anyone say that when people follow me, I use him; and once they want to leave me but take him up and torture him and take his property. Can't do that. Let them go and let them know that what they have done to us is not as good as what we have done to them. Of course, in Trelles Their wives and children are to be looked after, but I will not deprive them of their children. They may take them. For they have served me well in the past." And so he finished, and these Greeks, even those who People who were a little tired on the Long March, when they heard Cyrus' magnanimous words from the bottom of their hearts, continued their journey more calmly and eagerly.

Thereafter Cyrus marched four stations, twenty parasangs, and reached the Calus River.This river is a plathron wide, and is full of great tamer fish.The Syrians regard these fish as gods, and no one is allowed to harm them; the same.The army garrison village belonged to Palisades because it was given to her as pocket money. From here Cyrus advanced five stations and thirty parasangs to the source of the River Dadas, which is one plathron in width.There is the palace of Beersus, the former king of Syria, and a large royal garden with beautiful four-season crops.But Cyrus destroyed the palace and burned the palace.From this he marched three more stations, fifteen parasangs, to the Euphrates River.The width of the river is four stadia.On the banks of the river was a great and prosperous city called Taposacus.

He stayed here for five days, and summoned the generals of the Greek army, telling them that this march was to go to Babylon to crusade against Guoyu.He immediately ordered the generals to explain to the soldiers, and tried to persuade them to follow.So the generals called a meeting and announced the matter.The soldiers were very angry with the general, and said that the general knew about it, but kept it secret from the troops.They refused to go on unless they were given money, as they had done on the previous entourage.At that time, Cyrus was summoned by his father and king, and the soldiers accompanied him instead of going to war, but he also received a gift.

The generals reported these situations to Cyrus.Cyrus promised to pay five minas each in silver when they reached Babylon, and to pay them in full until he brought the Greek troops back to Ionia.Most of the Greek army agreed. But Menon, before he knew whether the other soldiers wanted to follow him or not, moved his own troops to another place, and said: "Brethren, if you will obey me, you will have Cyrus' peace with you in safety and security." More generous courtesy than other troops. So what do I want you to do? At this time Cyrus is asking the Greeks to go with him to attack the king; Before answering, you should cross the Euphrates. For, if they decide to follow, the credit for this decision will be credited to you, since you have begun to cross. Not only will Cyrus then consider you most zealous in his cause, so Thank you and will reciprocate - he knows how to repay people best. On the other hand, if they decide not to follow, we will come back together, but since you are the only ones who obey, he will hire you to guard ① and promoted to captain. Whatever else you want, as Cyrus' friend, he will satisfy you." On hearing this, the soldiers obeyed, and crossed the river before the rest could reply.Cyrus was very happy to hear that they had crossed the river, so he sent Gluce to bring a message to these troops, saying: "Soldiers, today I commend you; but I will also be worthy of you and make you satisfied with me. Otherwise, I will count It must be Cyrus." Thus Menon's party had high hopes for his success; Cyrus is said to have sent Menon another generous gift.Thus Cyrus began to cross the river, and the rest of the army followed suit.When crossing the river, no one got wet above their chest.The people of Taposacus say that this river can only be crossed on foot this time, and that boats have always been needed, and these boats were burned before Cyrus came, after Abrocomas marched across, to prevent him from crossing. river.Therefore, as if there were providence in it, the waters of the river were evidently receded before Cyrus, for he was destined to be king.

From this he marched through Syria nine stations and fifty parasangs to the Araksa River.Here they found many villages full of grain and wine, so they stayed here for three days to prepare supplies for the army.
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