What was wrong with Alexander that he actually thought of sending an envoy to persuade himself and reverse the alliance?
This train of thought is truly remarkable!
"That's right! Your Majesty, don't find it incredible. In fact, there has always been an exchange of interests between countries. There are no eternal allies, only eternal interests! The secret alliance between the two sides is beneficial to my Macedonia and to you, Metonius!" Seleucus said with a smile.
"You suffered such a terrible defeat this time. I'm afraid that six or seven out of ten of your main legions have been killed. What good will it bring me to form an alliance with you? Why should I cling to the dead branch of Macedonia instead of the newly grown tree of Stobi?" King Metonian said disdainfully.
"Hahaha. Why bother trying to be so brazen? Everyone knows that the new capital that Stobi is building is on your homeland! Not on Macedonia's homeland!"
Seleucus laughed.
"Metonian has already offended Stobi and its allies in the Great Northern Alliance by hesitating to send troops. Its long-term survival is in doubt. Are you still qualified to hold onto that tree?"
Upon hearing this, King Methonian was speechless.
Seleucus had obviously done his research and had a firm grasp on his own weakness.
He is right.
Metonian now has a bad reputation in the Great Northern League.
Even if Stoby doesn't care, there is no guarantee that other countries will join forces to attack one day.
Although its own strength was greatly damaged, the strength of several small city-states around it increased greatly.
As one side gains while the other loses, it is really a question whether they can survive in the long run.
"Tell me. What benefits will it bring to me if we form an alliance?" After hesitating for a long time, King Metonian tried to ask.
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