The Citizens' Assembly then held an election, appointing Lysias, who had brought peace to Crotone, as Chief General. Although his territorial cession drew criticism from many, the over 10,000 citizen soldiers who had returned home were grateful for his timely rescue from the ordeal, and a majority voted for him. Also elected General was Hisprotes, who had participated in the peace negotiations with Lysias. For a time, the conservatives in Crotone's Executive Committee of Generals clearly held the upper hand.
However, the most urgent task was to repel Locri and rescue the allies. Crotone's newly formed cabinet of ten generals was well aware of this, and after careful consideration, they decided to appoint three experienced captains, previously captured by the Dionysians, as commanders.
