Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

At the end of the Battle of Coroso, the Agassius defeated the Argos, the Thebes defeated the Fokis, and Xenophon led the mercenaries to attack the Athens army, which was not conducive to the anti-Spartan coalition. On one side, the coalition took the initiative to retreat.

Agsilaus' forces were unable to pursue because of excessive casualties.

The coalition forces successfully returned to the camp and continued to guard Koroso.

Although Agsilaus won, he failed to pass Coroso. As the other side's reinforcements arrived, the anti-Spartan coalition continued to grow.

Agsilaus realized that there was no longer here, so he had to abandon his plan to attack the territory of Thebes, was forced to lead the army to retreat west, and finally reached Delphi, crossing the Gulf of Corinth, and fighting in Corinth. The Bata army meets.

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Seclian, who was already the commander of the Dionysian navy, came to Dave’s mansion again, and his respectful attitude towards Dave was the same as before.

Daveus came to him this time, in addition to congratulating him on his promotion, there are more important matters to discuss: "Seclian, I have carefully thought about what you said to me against the Syracuse Navy in the past two days. Strategy. I think that although there are victories, but the risk is too great, I actually thought of an idea that may greatly increase the chance of the Dionysian navy winning."

"Adult, what's the idea?" Seckrian quickly asked, his gesture was not pretended. If someone else said that, he would definitely think it was whimsical, but it was from the "miracle maker" worn by the soldiers. How could Firth's mouth not attract his attention.

"Look at this." Daveus handed a sheepskin roll to Sekelian.

Seckrian opened it quickly and saw that there was a three-layer paddle warship painted on it, but this battleship was a little special. There was an extra wooden board next to the mast of his bow that did not differ from the length of the mast. A low railing with a sharp downward corner under the top of the plank.The device similar to the small wooden bridge was also drawn and illustrated. It is about 12 meters long and 1.2 meters wide. The sharp corner at the top is a thick iron nail. The top of the board is also drilled with holes and passed through with cables. And tied to the mast.

Seeing Seclian's expression a bit puzzled, Daveus asked first: "Secrian, you honestly told me, how far is our sailor's warship control technology from Syracuse?"

Seckrian hesitated and said, "The Navy of Syracuse has fought with the Carthaginians many times. The actual combat experience is richer than ours, and the ship-handling skills are naturally better than ours... However, we are training hard and brothers Our fighting spirit is very high..."

"But-our sailors are still newcomers who haven't been to the battlefield, including yourself." Daveus pointed out unkindly.

Seckrian blushed and tried to refute.

Daveus waved his hand, beckoning him not to speak for the time being: "The Navy is out of sync, and the battle on land has failed. As long as there are enough citizens in the city-state, they can form another army at any time. Ships, dozens of ships sank to the bottom of the sea, thousands of sailors sacrificed or became captives. Once they fail, it is difficult to recover in a short time, because a three-layer paddle warship takes at least half a year to build, Not to mention that it requires huge resources and money.

During this time, Siracusa’s warships can arbitrarily devastate any coast and port of Dionysia, leaving our land deserted and trade stalled... so the Diao, which is weaker than Siracusa’s navy The Niya Alliance has not given your fleet time to hone your experience, and our navy cannot be defeated once!"

Davos' words made Seckrian feel great pressure.

He squeezed his fists tightly, pressed tightly on his thigh, and shouted in the bottom of his heart: how is this possible?!Even the naval powers, such as Athens and Syracuse, have experienced fiasco...

At this time, his eyes swept the drawing on the table, and his heart moved: Is the mystery of our naval victory here?

"Secrian, since our fleet is not as good as Syracuse in terms of experience or technology, why do we have to compete with Syracuse in traditional ship collision tactics?! On the contrary, you see that we have the most Greek city-states Excellent legionnaires, whether they are individual fighting skills or teamwork, are all one of the most powerful heavy infantry in Greece. Why not move the land war to naval warfare, give play to our strengths, avoid our shortcomings, and fight Take the initiative in your own hands?!"

Daveus's phrase "Take naval warfare as land warfare" is like a flash of lightning passing through Seklian's brain.He picked up the drawings on the table: "This wooden bridge... This wooden bridge..."

Daveus took the conversation with a smile: "This wooden bridge, I asked Mattikoris, he can design a pulley on the warship, which can easily pull up the wooden bridge. At the same time, a circular track is made around the base of the mast. Push the wooden bridge around the mast. When the enemy ship approaches the battleship from the front or both sides, we can look at the timing and put down the wooden bridge. The iron nail on the top can use the falling power to plunge into the enemy ship. The deck of the ship, so that the enemy ship cannot escape, and at this time—"

"At this time, the heavy infantry on the ship can step on the enemy ship through the wooden bridge and engage in close combat with the enemy!" While listening to Davis's commentary, this novel naval battle has been quickly deduced in his mind. Klian couldn’t help but tremble with excitement: “Adult, you’re such a genius idea! Turning naval warfare into land warfare, and taking advantage of our legion, not only can attack the enemy, but also capture the enemy, capture the enemy ships, and quickly strengthen our naval forces. !"

If it is a traditional naval commander, I am afraid that it is difficult to accept such an idea for a while, but Seclion is young after all, and just took up the naval commander, he is full of thoughts on how to win the enemy, accept the new combat methods faster, and introspect Daveus said something.

Daphes asked with a smile: "Do you think this plan can be implemented?"

"Fully feasible!" Seckrian stared at the drawing closely: "However, when the fleet is sailing, this wooden bridge will affect the speed of the ship. In the event of a storm, it may increase the risk of overturning. I think if it can...um... It is usually disassembled, laid on the deck, and re-installed before the battle... In addition, during the battle, this wooden bridge will also affect the flexibility of the warship's manipulation... Oh, I forgot, this is not a hindrance, With the wooden bridge on board, our fleet's fighting style is no longer impact but mainly side-by-side battle, so how many infantry should be placed on the battleship?"

Seckrian lay on the wooden table and stared at the drawings, muttering to himself while meditating.

Daveus looked at her and was both gratified and funny, so he patted him and said, "How to use this new warship device, think slowly after you go back. I suggest you find an engineer first. A wooden bridge is installed on a warship. If you encounter a problem, you can go to the Dean of Mathikris in the college and ask him to help design and solve it, but you can be respectful of him. After installing it, lead the sailors first. Practicing new tactics requires the cooperation of heavy infantry. You can find military officer Felix, who will arrange it for you...until you have thoroughly pondered this new tactic and used it skillfully, after I approve it, it will be extended to the whole. Fleet. One thing to pay special attention to must be kept secret! Remember! Before engaging the enemy, the enemy cannot be informed of our new tactics!"

"Understood!" Seckrian nodded heavily, carefully drawing the drawings into his arms, and he would leave home if he couldn't wait.

Suddenly, he stopped: "Adult, this wooden bridge installation... did you name it?"

"Crow! Its name is Crow!" Daveus smiled inexplicably on his face.

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On this day, in the Gulf of Taranto, among the thousands of ships heading to and out of the port of Turui, there was a seemingly ordinary passenger ship, and a 50-year-old man on board looked at the land that appeared in the distance. Infinite emotion: "Turiyi, I am finally back..."

"Mr. Lucias, this time, in order to fulfill the important task entrusted to the meeting, I have to force you to come to Turriy. I have always felt guilty in my heart..." A middle-aged man approached him and greeted him with a hoarse voice But apologized.

Lucias said emotionally: "Isocrates, you do not need to apologize. I have said many times, I am voluntary, and I volunteered to ask for Turui. I love Athens and are willing to do something for it. Turri is where I grew up, and my respected teacher Ticias once slept here, and I should have come to worship him long ago (Lucias, most of the domestic translation of Lucias, in order to and Crowe General Tony Lucias is distinguished and the name Lucias is adopted in this article)"

Isocrates did not really worship Lucias as a teacher, but he once devoted himself to studying the court speech written by Lucias, so it is not an exaggeration to call a "teacher", at this time he also looked into the distance, regrettably Lamented: "Yeah, Turi is a pan-Greek city-state advocated by General Pericles at that time. How much material and money was spent in Athens! How many Athenians have devoted their efforts to its establishment! Now it has become a One of the cities in the Alliance, you must know that Turi is also a sub-state of Athens. At first, we should have condemned this act of Dionysia and safeguarded Turi’s interests... Now we have come to violate our interests. The Dionysian Union asked for help. Alas, Athens! The Peloponnesian War has cost us too much..."

"Isocrates, you need to understand that the city of Turij we know has been burned by Crotone! Now Turii is rebuilt by the Dionysian League..." Lucias' expression was slightly sentimental Reminded.