394).

The disorganization of the Persian Empire became very manifest during this period.

So jealous were the two satraps of each other, that either was willing at any time to make a truce with the Spartans on condition that they proceeded to attack the other; and, on one occasion, as much as thirty silver talents was paid by a satrap on the condition that the war should be transferred from his own government to that, of his rival.

At the same time the native tribes were becoming more and more inclined to rebel.

The Mysians and Pisidians had for a long time been practically independent.