Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Now that the problem has been solved, Annobas is still standing still, and Pomilka will of course send someone to question.

In this regard, Annobas’s answer is: Iberian fleet has just been merged, and it will take a little time to train to strengthen understanding and cooperation.

A few days later, Annobas finally came to Lilibe City and told Pomilka: "I have assembled all the battleships, and I will be able to protect your troop convoy tomorrow and reinforce Celinus. Hope You are ready now."

"Tomorrow?" Pomirka looked at the sky backed by thick clouds and felt a little uneasy in his heart. He said hesitantly: "I heard from my men that the experienced sailors at the port judged according to the weather these days. In the next two days, not only will there be continuous rainfall in the southwestern waters of Sicily, but the wind and waves will also be very large, and there will be certain risks for ships sailing at sea."

Annobas responded calmly: "It is precisely because of the risk that the Dionysian fleet is likely to hide in the port and dare not go to sea, so our fleet can successfully enter the port of Serinus."

"But in case the Dionyan Fleet is dispatched?" Pomirka asked cautiously.

"That's the great time I'm waiting to defeat the Dionysian Fleet!" Annobas said with confidence in his eyes. "Who is more suitable for the sea conditions here, who is better at handling the ship, who is good at this piece. The sea is more familiar, whoever will win the victory of this naval battle! And the warships controlled by our Carthage sailors are undoubtedly more dominant!

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In the early morning of the next day, the carthage squadrons that had received orders departed from their respective ports and rushed to the sea near the port of Lilibe to gather.In the port, hundreds of thousands of laborers and slaves are transporting grain to the cargo ships docked at the pier, and a team of soldiers are also boarding the passenger ship in order...

Countless ships are crowded in the port, countless workers are busy in it... Such a busy scene is reflected in Pomirka’s eyes, but there is inevitably a little nervousness in his face: "Annobas, the next ship The safety of the team depends on you!" he said to the navy commander beside him.

An Lobas said calmly: "Reassure! As long as we work together, even if the Dionyan fleet appears, we are confident to send them to the sea to feed the fish! Are you right, Admira?"

"Yes, General Annobas, the Iberian Fleet is happy to defeat the Dionysian Fleet under your command, to facilitate the land attack of Lord Marco." Admirka replied seemingly respectfully.

Pomirka turned his head to look at the two important figures in the Carthage fleet, frowned, and hesitated.

At this time, An Lobas said: "It's getting windy."

"It's northwest wind." Admika said immediately.

Pomirka saw the waves on the sea surface of the port, then he felt a cold face, and he quickly reached out: it was raining!

In a blink of an eye, the sand beneath his feet was hit by dense raindrops, and he could not help secretly thanking himself that he had prepared the fleet for rain.

The rain also accelerated the preparation of the entire fleet.Soon afterwards, Lilimbi city owner Semimray came to inform Pomirka that the fleet was ready.

"We also got on the ship, ready to go!" Annobas said, and went to the military port not far away. Admika followed, and the Iberian fleet docked in the military port, in addition to one The special warship is the ship of Annobas, which has its own name-the double-headed dragon.

Prior to the rise of Syracuse, Carthage was already a maritime power in the Western Mediterranean. A hundred years ago, all city-states in the Western Mediterranean knew that Carthage was the maritime supremacy of the Western Mediterranean, even if it happened with Syracuse for decades. In war, there are wins and losses, but in real battles at sea, Carthage has never suffered a defeat (Carthage’s two naval defeats were trapped in the harbour, unable to exert its advantages).The Carthage navy not only relied on its huge population with rich maritime experience, but also its technological advantages accumulated over hundreds of years. The Carthage people have always been at the forefront of technical innovation in the maritime navigation of the Mediterranean.

Especially in the past ten years, Dionysia replaced Syracuse and became the hegemony of the Greek city-state in the Western Mediterranean. The strength of its navy actually made Carthage feel threatened, although Carthage’s focus has shifted. Developed inland in Afrikaans, but maritime trade is the foundation of Carthage. It is the superiority of the sea that has led to the strength and prosperity of Carthage. How could they easily eclipse it, so the carpenters of Carthage A four-layer plasma warship was developed.

This is a taller, longer, and wider battleship than the main battleship of the Mediterranean forces-the three-tier paddle warship. It has a maximum of 250 sailors and four rows of paddle seats on each side. Therefore, its fastest speed is slightly slower than the three-tier paddle warship, and its heavy hull makes its steering less flexible, but its large deck is enough to accommodate a large number of soldiers used for melee combat, and because of its huge hull , The Carthaginians reinforced it, so it has additional protection capabilities in the face of impact tactics, but also makes it seldom use impact tactics in combat, and rely more on catching the hook It is fixed together with the enemy ship to carry out the jump help operation, which is obviously a warship designed for the Dionysian navy.

Of course, the traditional Naval tactics and traditional warships have been popular for hundreds of years. The Carthages are cautious about this new warship. So far, only 20 ships have been built, scattered in various squadrons, and even As a navy general’s ship.

The flagship that Annobas rides is different. It is a huge warship composed of two four-story paddle warships. The carpenters of Carthage spent three years and solved many Only technical problems were developed.It lowered the height of the hull. From the bow to the stern, the two bottoms were tightly welded together with the strongest wooden board, and then a tall tower was built on the wide deck to become a true sea fortress.There are enough crews, soldiers, and archers stationed in the tower, and it will be a disaster for any enemy ship that wants to jump into the battle.Of course, her slow sailing speed is no doubt.

The double-headed dragon is a monster in the sea in Carthage's legend. It often sets off huge waves, sinks ships, and devours the crew. It is a nightmare of Carthage's childhood.The Carthage used the double-headed dragon to name the flagship of the Carthage fleet. Obviously, they had great expectations.

The double-headed dragon sailed away from the military port. The entire sea outside the military port was already covered with warships. It was ups and downs under the surging tide and water. It seemed to be a floating forest. The joining of the Iberian fleet expanded this area. The area of ​​"forest".

Annobasi divided the huge fleet into three parts: front, middle and back: sitting in the middle of the road and putting the Iberian fleet in the back, it seems that he is showing his selflessness.

At the same time, in view of some storms and waves on the sea, he ordered the entire fleet to stay away from the coast, the warships widened the distance, lowered the sails, but to maintain a high degree of concentration to prevent leaving the team.

When dozens of trumpets sounded on the double-headed dragon, this huge fleet with a frontal width of ten miles and a length of ten kilometers began to move along the coast towards Serinus. They were to open up the fleet behind them Exit a safe maritime passage.

Strange to say, when the fleet began to march, the wind and waves gradually decreased, and the rain stopped.The crew thought that it was Poseidon who was blessing them and they were very excited.

Lilibian arrived in Serinus, more than 90 miles away on land, a little further by sea, and because of the wind and waves, the Carthage fleet did not reach the sea near Serinus until noon.

Annobas ordered the fleet to be displayed on the sea east of Serinus to stay alert.

After giving orders, he sat in a spacious and comfortable tower, eating a steaming lunch, and speaking with his colleagues, there was no tension in the war that could happen at any time, and he could not feel the cold sea breeze outside.

In fact, there are some contradictions in the heart of Annobas: the Iberian fleet has just merged and it will take time to break in, and before they have suffered defeat, they also need time to restore morale.But at the same time, as a proud Carthage naval general, he was also eager to try the weight of the Dionysian navy that has remained strong in the Western Mediterranean for these years, and frustrated him to let them taste the Carthage navy. Great.

He drank two sips of water, took the cloth from the slave, wiped his mouth, and stood up.He is already in his 50s, and his digestive ability has deteriorated. He usually doesn’t eat much, but today he unknowingly eats too much, and his stomach rises a little uncomfortably. He paces back and forth to help digestion .

At this time, the Captain Double-headed Dragon came in and reported: "General, the fleet has begun to enter the port!"

"Did you find anything in the east?" Annobas asked.

"No returns have been received."

"I hope the fleet can unload faster, and we can return early. The weather is a bit worrying now!" the adjutant said worryingly: "Even if the fleet of Dionysia finds us, I am afraid not to come out. ."

Annobasi didn't speak, and silently looked out the window: the clouds almost completely blocked the sun, and it was noon, but it seemed to be dusk, the sky was dark, and the sea was dark. The distance between the sea and the sky was far away, making it impossible to see.Although the rain stopped and the wind stopped, the air was filled with thick water vapor.

"Go urge the fleet and let them speed up the progress!" Finally, Annobas said.

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On the mast of the four-layer plasma warship at the forefront of the Carthage Fleet, Wang Wang held the wooden post with his hands tightly and looked forward strenuously. The dark clouds over his head surprised him, and he complained to the captain in his heart: Such a bad weather, how could the Dionysian fleet go to sea, there is absolutely no need to keep me on the mast, in case of heavy rain and thunder, it is not a joke!"