Mithradati VI's expansion plan

Mithradati VI was ambitious to make his kingdom a powerful force to rule the Black Sea region and Anatolia. During the reign of Mithradas V, Bendu became more and more powerful and annexed some surrounding areas. Now Mithradas VI is ready for a large-scale expansion. He first annexed little Armenia and Korcz, a Greek immigrant city on the east bank of the Black Sea, and then marched into the grassland on the north bank of the Black Sea, which led to his conflict with the nomadic Skettians. Some small Hellenistic countries on the northern shore of the Black Sea are being invaded by the Scythians, thus becoming Mithradas' natural allies. Among these small countries, there are many countries with important geographical positions such as Bosporus Kingdom and Hellson Ness. In order to obtain the protection of Mithradas VI, they are willing to become vassals of this capital. 1 10 ago, general Dior Fantes of Mithradati VI led an army to invade Crimea and defeated the Skettians and their ally Roque Solani (a branch of sarmat). The Scythians suffered great casualties and were forced by the sword to surrender to Mithradati VI. Later, Mithradati VI took control of cities such as Olivia on the northwest coast of the Black Sea, and established alliances with Thracian and Sketai tribes living there. In this way, he actually became the overlord of the Black Sea coastal area.