Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

After hearing this, Bagul stood up, walked to the map prepared by Daveus, and pointed at the pass between the upper La River and the Sinney River, saying, "Picoisians once built here There was a camp, mainly to guard us. After the Gormentum was occupied by the Potentians, they did not give up here, but reinforced it. According to the investigation team’s return, there are about two hundred Potentian warriors in this camp. Although there are not many people in the station, the narrow pass is not conducive to the deployment of troops. We cannot take it in a short period of time. Instead, it will cause the alert of the Gautmentian Potentians, if they are fast Come to reinforce, it will be a big trouble for us!

After careful consideration, Master Sesta and I decided not to take the narrow path, but to follow your previous recommendations and directly cross the La River to the north bank, march from the mountain road to the south, and attack Grummentum."

"Although the La River is not wide, both sides are steep cliffs. Lucanians with strong climbing ability have to spend a lot of effort to climb over. You have to bring thousands of people across the river, how?" He Meng questioned.

Bagul looked at Daveus.

Davers nodded with a smile.

So, Bagul said, "Master Daveus let Herculed Jr. send his men to follow us for several days and carefully surveyed the banks of the La River. They thought they had the ability to build a line on both sides in a day or two. Rope bridge, there is no problem to pass 6,000 soldiers! Now the bridge construction ropes and boards and other materials have been made, just wait for your order.

Hermon and Weissba looked at each other, but they did not hear a bit of wind about this matter, and they had been trying to mobilize and plan the tribe outside Grummentum to attack the camp that guarded the pass, for the attacking troops. Open the path.

Davies saw that the two were not looking right, and said with a busy look: "According to the Dionysian Military Code, the military plan must be kept secret. If it is leaked, it will be punished, and it will be severely executed. Just because you are this Participants of this operation, so Bagul told you the military action plan, I hope you will be able to keep secrets when you go back, and don’t divulge it."

Weissba and Hermon heard the words and relieved some unhappiness in their hearts, and immediately made a guarantee.

"It takes more than a day from Niutum to Grumentum. Even if the 6,000-person unit is concealed, it is easy to be discovered," Felix reminded.

Before waiting for Bakul’s answer, Hermon said first: “If Bakul led the troops across the river and walked the mountain road to the south, don’t worry...” Hermon’s finger crossed the Lahe on the map, confident Said: "Because of our efforts for a period of time, the tribes in the south of the settlement outside Grummentum are basically willing to take a picture of us in Dionysia. Then I will follow Baguel’s troops and believe. The tribes there will not only reveal our whereabouts, but also help us reach Grummentum faster."

"If Lord Hermon can go, the greatest help is to attack Grummentum!" Daveus welcomed with a smile. He also said: "In order to prevent accidents, I will send Izam's investigation team in advance Infiltrate the Grummentum area, try to block several mountain roads leading to the city from the south, and intercept the Lukanias who may report to the city to ensure that when you launch a raid on Grumentum City, the enemy is facing I don't know anything about this!"

"The tribes in the city promised us that as long as we attacked, they would gather about 500 tribes and attack the south gate guarded by Lusau." Hermon seemed more excited after being praised by Davers.

"With the joint efforts of several adults, this time the action has been fully prepared." Daveus opened his hands and showed a relaxed smile, looking at Bagul, and said seriously: "Bagul, you are The front line commander, the specific combat deployment and cooperation with allies in the city are up to you to decide. I will not intervene as far away as Turiyi. I just hope you try to think about the difficulties as much as possible. Once an unexpected situation occurs, you There must be corresponding measures."

Bagul nodded solemnly, and he felt the pressure.Weisba, who was sitting beside him, patted his shoulder and gave him encouragement.

Hermon has both excitement and envy in his eyes: this is the first time the Lucanians have fought independently in the Dionysian Union. Bakul has a bright future, but unfortunately he is married, otherwise he will definitely have a daughter Marry him.

"What are your requirements?" Davers asked again.

Bagul hesitated and said, "I took all the soldiers from Nyutum. The defense there was empty, hoping to send some soldiers from Turii to temporarily protect Nyutum."

Daveus was still thinking, and Felix immediately said, "Sir, I think Zantiparis can go to Niutum, and--"

"And these mercenaries who came back from Persia with me have rich experience in fighting in the mountains." Daveus reminded by Philius that he only remembered that Turri also had this stock without farmland and in the port. The elite strength of odd jobs: "They can also assist you in seizing Grummentum."

"With their help, I have more confidence in seizing Grummentum!" Bagul said with excitement.

Daveus stood up and looked around the four people: "Tomorrow I will propose to the Senate-attack Grummentum, I hope you will unite and cooperate, and soon the news of victory will come!"

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After more than two days of trekking, the 1,000 mercenaries led by Zantiparis finally stepped out of the mountains and came to the Lahe Fortress.

For the sake of confidentiality, La and the fortress have blocked the northward passage, proclaiming to the outside that there is a Lukanian who fled from Grumentum, hidden in the mountain forest, and robbed Niutum many times. People and businessmen, Niutum is sending troops to search.Therefore, there are few people walking on the road to Niutum, and there are no businessmen who come and go to trade.

"Here, I saw the flat road. The next road should be better." Tormid complained: "I heard that the road from Nyutum to Turi has been repaired for more than a year. Actually I can only fix it here!"

"After all, it’s in the mountains, not on the flat roads. How hard it is to walk the mountain road we just walked through, you don’t know, Daves actually wants to turn it into a flat road, if I don’t dare Think! It’s normal to build roads slowly here, as long as they can be repaired in the end.” Zantiparis reassured him.

"Paris, you have only been speaking for Daveus for half a year since you were in Dionysia!" Tolmed teased.

Zantiparis glanced at him: "Aren't you?"

The two laughed.

"I hope that this expedition will go smoothly and that we can all become Diona's reserve citizens!" Tolmed said expectingly.Before following the First Army to Kaurnia, Lokri summed up without fighting, making the mercenaries' attempts to gain credit worthless.

"I don't worry about this, I am worried that if the brothers change their weapons and equipment, will it affect their battle and increase casualties!" Zantiparis looked back at the naked and sweaty soldiers, worried Said.

Because of marching and fighting in the mountains, Daveus suggested that Zantiparis let mercenaries temporarily refrain from wearing Corinthian helmets, thick and airtight linen breastplates, bronze shanks, and stupendously heavy shields, and It’s a Lukanian warrior outfit, a fur hat, a short robe, and a wooden shield. (In the battle with the Lukaria tribal alliance and the battle to capture Niutum, Dionysia seized a lot of Lu The weaponry of the Kaniyas was thrown in the arsenal of Turrii and has not been used by anyone.) Zantiparis, who has experience in mountain combat, after repeated thinking, finally accepted the advice of Davers.

"Relax, our offensive force is a lot more than the enemy, not to mention the internal response, it is not a problem to easily take Nyutum. And the brothers put on the Lukalia equipment, this march is indeed a lot easier. Otherwise, just climbing a mountain is enough to exhaust us. But here--"Tormeade pointed to the smooth terrain in front of him, but it was always increasing. He said: "I have been climbing mountains all the time!"

Zantiparis knew that Tolmed was right, he was just old and he was not very comfortable with this new change, so he kept silent.

Tolmed approached him and whispered: "I recently heard from Agassia that Daphes had several discussions with Felix and the three army commanders to prepare for the weapons and equipment of the Dionysian soldiers. Transformation to make them lighter and more suitable for long-distance and mountain operations..."

Zantiparis froze for a moment, and said with a little worry: "Is this news true? If there is no copper shield and heavy armor, is it still the Greek heavy infantry?!"

"Paris, don't forget that the Greek heavy infantry used the bronze breastplates decades ago! It wasn't because they were too heavy to fight, and they were finally replaced with the linen breastplates now!" Tolmed reminded: " This is not the focus that you should care about. Why should you consider improving the equipment of soldiers?"

Zantiparis is not a fool. Upon his reminder, he immediately understood: "Daveus wants to expand north?!" Changing the equipment of the city-state army is of course not only for one battle or several battles. With the long-term planning service of the entire city-state, Davos wanted to make the soldier’s armor light and durable, and it was good for the mountains. These characteristics combined. Looking at the surrounding environment of Dionia, his intentions were more obvious. In the north of Onia and the north-central part of the Apennine Peninsula, there will be more high mountains and more mountain races.