Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

This area is not too flat, the ground is undulating, and small mounds and bushes can be seen everywhere.The west side is the Lamato River, while the north side is the middle reaches of the Kolache River, which flows from northwest to southeast.

Obviously, Philius chose to set up here, considering the strength of the Siracusa cavalry, and wanted to use the terrain to limit its play and detours to the maximum.At the same time, such terrain is undoubtedly more beneficial to the Dionysian infantry with greater adaptability and flexibility.

Dionysius certainly saw this terrain not good for himself, but he still led the army to go.

More than 100,000 people from both sides gathered on this land of more than a dozen miles, densely packed, like mountains and sea, stirring up the dust and the sky, the hustle and bustle...

Dionysius narrowed his eyes and tried to look closely. Even if the vision was obstructed by the dust and fog, the black costume of the soldiers of the Dionysian Legion was particularly conspicuous, and they were directly opposite Dionysius. .

"The Dionysians are on the middle road!" Dionysius was determined, because he also invested 15,000 of his most elite soldiers on the middle road, all of them mercenaries from Campania and Greece, After many years of fighting with him in Sicily, most of the soldiers were granted citizenship by him, gained a share, and became a new citizen of Syracuse. This is the most loyal and trusted core force.

"In this way, according to the previous Dionysian warfare, their attack centered on their left wing!" Fibidas reminded: "I suggest at least 20,000 soldiers on our right wing to block the enemy Offensive!"

Dionysius didn't answer immediately. He leaned his head and looked to the left.

What he saw was the Southern Italian Allied Forces in the dust and fog, and the entire lineup. The noisy noise and commotion extended beyond the line of sight...

After a while, he gave the order: "All Syracuse soldiers are sent to the right!"

The ordering soldiers got orders and drove eastward.

Dionysius turned to the Spartans and said with a deep voice: "Pidibidas, I appointed you as the right-wing general, I hope you can lead the army to block the enemy's attack, win time for victory, hope you can accept !"

"This is my honor!" Fibidas readily accepted his fate, without the arrogant consciousness of "I am a Spartan, you have no right to appoint me", and could lead more than 20,000 soldiers to participate in this large-scale The battle was the first time for Fibidas, and probably the last time, so the temptation to him was too great for him to resist at all.

"In addition, when in difficulty, you have the right to order the Numisbia and Celtic cavalry outside the right wing." Dionysius emphasized again.

Fibidas felt trust, and he rarely paid a military salute to Dionysius.

"Astaglass." Dionysius shouted.

"in!"

"You lead the Sicilian city-state army with the Heberian army to guard the left wing! Remember, I only need you to hold down the enemy, you don't need you to be too aggressive, understand?" For this brave man, Dior Nicholas gave the order harshly.

"Yes, sir!" Astarage sighed.

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"Master Commander, Trina's troops have arrived on the battlefield. Lord Cypros let me tell you that a total of 8,500 soldiers have arrived in the Trila troops!" The herald arrived and rode to report to Felix.

8,500 people!!Felix was taken aback when he heard this number. Does this mean that there were only a few hundred soldiers remaining in the city of Trina.Because when discussing the plan for today’s battle yesterday, Trina’s representative said that they could send up to 6,000 people to participate in the competition. Unexpectedly, there were an additional 2,500 people today.Immediately, Felix thought of the intention of the Trina: This is to prepare to devote all his strength to the battle!

Felius was also encouraged at the moment, he said aloud: "Go tell Lord Azerias, let him move all the Siritine troops that were originally planned on the right wing to the left wing, and let the hammer head change To be thicker!"

"Yes!" A herald turned his horse and resigned to the east.

"Go tell Lord Cypros that Trina’s troops are next to the Dionysian Legion and are on the right wing. The distance between the far end of the phalanx and the Ramato River should not be too large to prevent the enemy 'S cavalry attacked roundabout!"

"Yes!" Another herald had to go to Xichi.

Seeing the herald soldiers disappearing into the dust and mist, Felius looked at the Dionyan soldiers in front again. Only by watching the skillful formation and formation of these well-trained legionnaires can he feel at ease and dispel his heart. Nervous and irritable.

After watching it for a while, he suddenly felt something wrong and said, "Go and notify the two commanders of Drakos and Epitanes immediately to slow down the formation of the soldiers and wait for the Allied forces on both sides. Expose our intentions early!"

"Yes!" The other two heralds marched forward.

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"Philieus was too careful, because of the strength of our legion, he didn't need to play such a trick at all. Just blow the offensive number and kill it directly!" Dracos was dissatisfied when he received the order from Phylius.

But he did not dare to obey the orders of his superiors, so he said to the adjutant: "Go tell the team officials, let the brothers slow down the array, don't be excited too early, slow down, save your strength and spirit to charge Moment."

"Understand, Commander of the Legion!"

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"Oh, if it wasn't for the reminder of Master Felix, I almost forgot this! Adjutant, let the brothers slow down and wait for the Trina next to you. But, to be honest, it makes it easier for them to get up faster If you want to slow down, how many years have we not practiced this way? Haha..." Epitenis teased the order.

The adjutant grinned and said, "Understood, Commander of the Legion!"

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Before and after the long array on both sides, there were hundreds of herald cavalry galloping back and forth to convey orders.In the noisy and chaotic array, team officials at all levels are also shouting loudly.Two huge squares are slowly taking shape...

The time it takes for more than 100,000 people to form an array is quite long.The Syracuse completed the formation faster than the South Italian coalition. After all, most of its troops came from the same city-state, and they often fought together. Unlike the South Italian coalition, not only from multiple city-states, but also the first Cooperate in one operation.

By noon, the huge hustle and bustle gradually quieted down, and the diffuse dust gradually dissipated because the soldiers were still...

The soldiers on the front of the square phalanx have been able to clearly see the enemy hundreds of meters away. In their eyes, the dense phalanx of the other side is like a thick steel wall extending endlessly to both ends...

The sun at noon in early winter is not hot, but it shines on the shining armor and weapons of the soldiers, and the dazzling light is continuous, making it impossible to look directly at.Only when the line of sight falls in front of the Dionysian phalanx, the unique and uniform equipment of the Dionysian soldiers naturally attracts the eyes of the Syracuse soldiers and makes them feel palpitations, because black always Means unknown.

The sea breeze came from the bay of Squillace, making the sweaty and heavily armored soldiers who had just tossed and felt a little cool...

The large and small military flags of the long array on both sides were greeted by the wind. The largest flag was erected behind Dionysius, not only painted with the traditional "three legs" symbol of Syracuse, but also Dionysius’s The real name is also greatly embroidered on the flag.In comparison, Felicius, the commander of the Southern Italian Allied Forces, who is the opponent, is a bit colder. Due to the hasty time to take office, as the commander of the two legions, the military department has no time to make him a special flag statue. , Simply match a larger banner.

Felixius didn't care about this. At this time he was surprised to see that the flag representing Dionysius in the opposing formation was slowly moving forward. After a while, the military chess had moved to the formation. And under the army is followed by the generals of the gold helmet and gold armor.

Such a gorgeous dress should be Dionysius himself?Felix hesitated for a moment, and then moved forward.

The two met in the middle of the battlefield, Dionysius looked at Philius with a sharp eye, and Felix also looked back with no weakness.

"Are you the commander of the Southern Italian Alliance?"

"Are you a tyrant of Syracuse, Dionysius?"

"I am Dionysius."

"I am the commander of the Dionysian army, the commander of the Southern Italian Coalition Forces, Felixius!" Under the silent gaze of Dionysius, Felixius subconsciously increased the volume.

"Philieus, it seems that you are the commander-in-chief, and your men disagree." Dionysius turned to look at his sides, with a mocking smile on his face, and he saw only two things. There were cavalrymen on the sides quickly coming here.

"The big and small city-states in the Confederation of Southern Italians are equal, unlike the Greek city-states of Sicily!" Felixius blushed slightly, learning from the colleagues of the Dionysian Senate during the debate.

Dionysius laughed: "In the battle, shouldn't the army obey the instructions of one person in order to ensure the unity of action of the whole army? I think your consul Daveus should be very clear. Is he not telling you? "

Philius found that he was not Dionysius's opponent in terms of eloquence, so he kept silent and looked at him coldly.

Dionysius smiled, revealing an insidious look: "There is a saying that you are right, the Greek city-state of Sicily is the only one I have done! And after this battle, I will be alone in Greater Greece It's the final word!"

"That won't be known until I've hit it!" Felix replied concisely.