Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Please say it!" Burcos busy.

"I'm on the left, Tarantum on the right, and Turiyi. The order remains the same. However, all the two thousand mercenaries of Adrians, Adras, Sesta and two hundred cavalry are sent I will be in charge of the left wing. I will lead more than 4,000 infantry and 200 cavalry to defeat the enemy’s right wing in the shortest possible time. In cooperation with the middle road, it will only be a matter of time to win the entire battle! Firth said confidently.

"Are you sure to give these two thousand mercenaries and two hundred cavalry to your command, you can defeat the enemy in the shortest time?!" Burkos asked slightly.

"There are too many unexpected factors in the battle. I can't be sure before the official battle. But, in my opinion, this plan is much more likely to win than the one you gave!" Davers tried hard to convince Burcos.

Burkos was silent for a long time and whispered: "But in the hearts of the generals, their plan is more likely to succeed... Anyway, I will report your suggestions to General Ferris, the General Executive Committee Decide whether to adopt it."

Daphes understood the meaning implicit in Burcos's words, and a trace of disappointment floated on his face.But he quickly rejuvenated: "If two thousand mercenaries cannot give me, two hundred cavalry will always give me."

Burcos shook his head: "The two wings of the cavalry division are military traditions, and you should know better than me. Not to mention, one hundred of them are from Tarantum, and they can't leave their compatriots without help and run away Your left."

Davers couldn't help it, and thought about it, "How is the combat effectiveness of Tarantum reinforcements?"

"It should be very strong. Aceta once led them to repel the Mesapi people twice. The Mesapi people are the same strong race as the Lucania people." Burcos said affirmatively.

"Achita..." Daveus remembered the name and said resolutely: "In this case, then send these two hundred cavalry to the right wing."

"Are you sure you are not angry?" Burcos asked in surprise.

"For me, war is the most important event that determines the rise and fall of a city-state, and countless lives! Therefore, for this war that is not closely related to me, I am also fully devoted to it, without any trace of selfishness and carelessness. But, it’s hard to say to the generals of Turiy. Did they go into details about the strength of the Lucanian coalition forces? Did they train all the troops in advance in order to cooperate with each other during the fight?... …"

Davies' dissatisfaction finally came out through questioning one after another, making Burcos shame. He felt that Davos really put his energy into this battle. He tried to stop several times and finally resolutely said: "Dave You can rest assured. When I have been to Drakos’ camp, I rushed back immediately, conveying your suggestions to Ferris, and begging him to give it serious consideration!"

Immediately after Burcos left, Daphes called Yasisters: "How are the brothers practicing with rope hooks on the stone wall?"

"They have been able to climb the stone wall very easily. The rope hook you designed by the leader is really a good tool for climbing!"

"That's great!" Davies finally had a smile on his face: "You go to the market right now and tell Mariji that I'm going to order another 20 sets of rope hooks, let him urge the blacksmith shop as soon as possible within two days Do it well!"

"Okay, I will go immediately."

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One early morning at the end of April 399 BC, just like in the past, the climate is warm, the sun is shining, and the mountains and the wild flowers are blooming. It is a good day to go green.

However, there were scouts on the plains of Xubari, and the air was filled with the tense atmosphere of killing.

The mercenary leader was filled with team officials, and Davers looked around the crowd: there were old comrades who had followed him, such as Hilos, Antonios, Capps, etc.; there were also acquaintances who had just joined, such as Hiro Nimus, Agassia, etc.Now everyone looks dignified, waiting for his instructions as if they are facing an enemy.

"The Lukanian army has advanced to Turri, and Turri has come to notify us and immediately join the camp to meet them. Brothers!" Davies said with confidence and a smile: "Make these ignorance arrogant It’s time for the Turiris to see our Greek expeditionary soldiers really powerful!"

"Oh!!!" The team officers' fighting spirits soared.

"According to the previous deployment, the fifth heavy infantry company led by Hilos and the third light infantry company led by Alpence (this is composed of mercenaries joined by Byzantium, there are archers and slingers, a total of more than 200 people ) Stay in the camp and prevent the enemy of Amendola from sneaking in. The rest of the troops leave the camp in order."

"Yes!!!"

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When Turri’s army was out of town, they saw Dave’s mercenaries waiting early outside the city.

"This is the Greek Expeditionary Force?! I see it too much. You see these soldiers are either squatting or lying on their sides, the spear shields are thrown aside, there is no soldier at all!" Kunogolata spent a high The price is sad to buy inferior products.

Ferris was worried about the upcoming war at this moment, and he had no intention of arguing with Kunogolata about this common military knowledge.

At this time, a young man next to him said with no scruples: "The messengers we sent to inform them should have just returned, and this army is already standing here waiting for us, showing the mobilization ability and execution of this army. The commanding ability is very strong! As for lying down and squatting, it is to save physical strength before the war, which also shows that they are experienced and can be so relaxed at the time of the war! I now have some belief that they have the ability to prop up the left wing alone !"

Kunogolata snorted softly. After all, this young man was a distinguished guest of Turriy, so he had to keep silent.

At this time, Davos led them under Burcos.

"General Ferris, mercenary leader Daveus salutes you!" Daveus solemnly saluted on the horse.

"Although I have heard Burkos say, your youth still surprised me! Young leader, thank you for your help to Turri, let us kill the enemy together today!" Ferris also responded with a solemn salute.

"As you wish, General Ferris." Davies promised, and then turned to Kunogolata, because of the guidance of Burkos, of course he can accurately call the name: "Salute to you, Kunoguo General Lata!"

"Leader Davos, your proposal is very bold. To be honest, I am very moved, but the generals thought that it was too risky to discuss, so they did not adopt it. I hope you don't care!" Kunogolata apologized slightly. To explain this, he drove immediately and patted Dave’s shoulder to show his closeness.

"The pre-war discussions are for brainstorming. Once a decision is made, you must resolutely execute the order. You can rest assured that I am a soldier, and it is a natural duty to execute the order!"

"A good sentence, "Soldiers take orders to perform orders as their natural duty"!" the young man praised loudly and introduced himself: "Hello, leader Daveus! I'm Archita of Tarantum, I have been hearing about you The legendary story of the Greek Expeditionary Force, seeing you today did not disappoint me!"

Daveus looked at him. Although the young man in his uniform was dressed in a uniform, he was gentle and elegant, with a pair of bright eyes on his face with a sincere smile, which was slightly deeper: "General Archita (Tarantum is a double ruling Official system, there is no "general" position, here is just a tribute), Tarantum's mathematics and military genius, it is my honor to fight alongside you!"

Daveus gave a friendly return and continued: "I think mathematics and military are inevitable. Every soldier in the array is a point, and countless points form a straight line and a square. The basic condition for victory is how Let every point give full play to its role..."

"You're right!" Aceta was happy and asked kindly: "Chief Daveus also studies mathematics?"

"I don't know much about mathematics, but I am full of respect for the Pythagorean school!" Davers said seriously.

Seeing his sincerity in speech, Archita immediately felt good about it and was ready to speak again.

Ferris interrupted: "The leaders of other mercenaries are coming, now let us clarify our respective responsibilities together and make a unified order."

Note: Akita, the second historical celebrity appearing in this novel, but compared to Xenophon, there are too few historical records about him, who called him the scope of activities in Greater Greece.Perhaps the readers of mathematics are familiar with him. He has great ideas in the fields of classical mathematics and physics. Archimedes used pulleys to make machinery to frustrate the siege of Rome in Syracuse, and the pulley was the first thing Aceta did. According to the research, Archimedes is a master.