 Backed by the prestige of his Leuctra victory, Pelopidas was able to induce the king to prescribe a settlement of Greece according to the wishes of the Thebans, with particular reference to the continuing independence of Messene.The 360s saw Pelopidas leading a military/diplomatic advance by Theban power into Central and Northern Greece.In 369 BC, in response to a petition of the Thessalians, Pelopidas was sent with an army against Alexander of Pherae.