Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Not there?! Are they going to attack Ostia?!" Paulus asked in surprise.

"The specific situation is unclear. I have sent a scout ride to Ostia to investigate." Mejus said worriedly.

"I hope Ostia can withstand the attack of the enemy! I hope that the Camulus dictator can lead the troops back as soon as possible!" Paulus now regrets that he easily fought against the Dionysians yesterday, leading to the current army After being hit hard, the soldiers' morale was low and he could no longer lead the army to fight. He sighed and asked, "How is the situation of the Lavinim?"

"The Dionysians just held the Lavinims together and robbed them of their food, but it did not hurt them. Our cavalry had released them, but they did not know that the Dionysian army was going Where did it go?"

Meijius was talking, but he saw the guards hurriedly pushed the door in. "The two generals, the messenger from the city of Rome, said there was a very urgent matter to see!"

"Hurry up and invite him in!" The two looked at each other, and both felt a little uneasy.

"The Roman Senate ordered,'Given that the Dionysians captured Ostia yesterday and are now making a big foray into the city of Rome, Rome is in danger! Paulus, Mejus, Pantius A general should immediately lead his troops and rush back to rescue Rome!"

Ostia lost?!Did the Dionysians march directly to Rome?!These words were like a thunderstorm, which caused the two to be completely shocked. They never expected that the Dionysian military action would be so fast and bold. At this moment, they even more regretted the brave yesterday with the Dionysians. Battle.But no matter how difficult the military situation is now, they must immediately return, otherwise if Rome falls, everything will be over.

The two quickly reached an agreement, and then explained the situation to Pantius, who was lying on the bed, and let him sit in Antium temporarily.Then, the two began to recruit soldiers, but they quickly encountered a problem: Antium was a newly occupied town in Rome, and the Senate used it as a colonial city. Of civilians moved to this town to allocate the land here, and they were also the main component of Antium’s 10,000 defenders.Due to the short time, the city has not yet formed its own parliament, and the main town affairs have to be decided by Paulus, the military chief of Anteum appointed by the Senate.However, it was impossible for Paulus to take away the vast majority of the civic soldiers in Antium, because under the pressure of the army, the Roman civilians who had been allocated land must first protect themselves in Antioch Umm's newly assigned property.

Therefore, Mijus persuaded the citizens, and Paulus threatened them with Roman law and power. The two sang red faces and one sang black faces, and it took the strength of nine cattle and two tigers to finally recruit. More than 5,000 Roman civilian soldiers have been frightened by the Dionysian army.

When they were out of the city, the time was already in the afternoon, but Paulus did not lead their team to Rome immediately, but first passed Satnikum and Willetray, because after yesterday's defeat, many soldiers fled To these two new colonial cities, plus the remaining soldiers in the city, Paulus and Mejus can also recruit many soldiers to strengthen their rescue team.

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Paulus hurriedly led his army to leave Antium. He did not know that a huge fleet appeared again on the sea near the port of Antium. Their destination was Port of Ostia.

The crow ships of the Third Fleet all went to Rome along the Tiber River, leaving behind a fast three-tier paddle warship and other small and medium-sized warships, a total of more than 80 ships, they pulled in the sea north of the port of Ostia Open a warning line to escort the arrival of the entire fleet.

"This is the port of Ostia in Rome? It's too small." The merchant ship approached the port, and the great iron merchant of the Kingdom of Dionysia standing on the bow of the ship, Tios, looked at the gradually approaching pier and couldn't help but show disappointment. color.

"Now what you see is a port that has undergone many expansions. This port was smaller ten years ago." Sostatus, president of the Turiri Chamber of Commerce, said that as a big seller in the Kingdom, he has a wide sales channel. He has been to Ostia many times.

"It is not important whether the port is big or small, but why are there so few workers in the port?" Dirk Polis, a pottery merchant who had just walked out of the cabin, looked surprised. He said anxiously: "The fleet that came with us was full. All kinds of materials, just such a person to unload, when will the goods be unloaded?"

He was talking, and he saw thousands of strong men lined up in the distance and came to the pier.

"Look, Your Majesty had thought about this problem long ago, and sent an army to unload the goods for us." Sostatus smiled.

It was not the merchant ships that first docked at the pier, but several large passenger ships. It was the veterans from the Senate that took the lead.

The court clerk Hernipolis was already standing on the pier and greeted them with a smile: "Master Yasistes! Master Antrapolis! Master Theseis! Master Nikomacus!...... Welcome You have come to Ostia at Latium!"

The veterans also gave greetings.

"Is your majesty in the city?" Yasistes asked.

"Your Majesty has led the army to attack the city of Rome, so I haven't come to meet you." Henripolis explained.

"Now start attacking the city of Rome?!" The veterans were surprised. They were not high-ranking generals of the Dionysian army. It was impossible to know the battle plan made by Daveus, but after they decided to come to Latium, they I have had a special understanding of the situation here. Of course, I know the position of the city of Rome in the Latium area. But is it a big city with a population of more than 100,000 people? Will it be captured so easily?!And Rome is deep inland, far away from the coast. After His Majesty Daves only took Ostia, he directly led the army into the heartland of the Latium area. Isn't it too dangerous?!

Henripolis saw the surprise and worry in their hearts, but did not elaborate, but raised a scroll of papyrus tied up with black cloth strips, and said, "Sir, Your Majesty, Your Majesty appointed you as Os The Interim Chief Executive of Tia is responsible for governing the most important port city in the Latium region, ensuring the foreign trade of the Ostia port, the transshipment of materials, and the smooth and prosperous access to the sea and river channels of Rome..."

With that said, he handed the appointment letter to Thelis.

Thelis took a closer look.

Henipolis said to others: "During your stay in Ostia, adults can assist Lord Theris to govern this city. This will also help you understand the situation in the Latium area in advance and wait for your majesty to capture Rome. After the city, you go to Rome again."

Hearing the tone of Hernipolis, Your Majesty has great confidence in capturing Rome!Yasisters looked at each other quietly with the other elders, and then expressed their understanding.

At this time, Thelis, who had read the Davies warrant, asked suspiciously: "Your Majesty let me manage Ostia, but there is no one in this port except our army!"

"There were originally about 3,000 laborers and slaves in the port, but most of them today are sent to the Third Fleet for the relocation of warships. They have already gone to Rome and they will return soon. Your Majesty has made a commitment to give The slaves are free, allowing labor and slaves to join Dionysia and become our citizens. In addition, there are thousands of Ostias detained in the city..."

Henipolis said of this, and suddenly remembered something, and said hurriedly: "Yes, Lord Thelis, Your Majesty, let me remind you that although there are few villains in Ostia, the location it is located for is It is very important for the army to go out! After the Romans come slowly, they will come to fight for it! Therefore, although there are still 3000 defenders in the city, it is still slightly insufficient, but now the army must attack the city of Rome with full force. There is no power to increase the strength here. So, Lord Thelis, you must make the security of Ostia the first priority, which is the key to our conquest of Latium in Dionysia!"

After listening to this, his face was a little more dignified, and he fell into contemplation.

The reason why Davies chose Thelis as the chief executive of Ostia is because considering that theis is different from other non-military system veterans, he once received military training in Turri for a long time and eventually became a reserve team. The commander in the middle, therefore not only has a good understanding of Dionysia’s military system, but also has rich commanding experience. In the position of the Chief Executive of Ostia, he can play his two special skills.

Of course, Yasisters is also a full-blown political talent, but Davers has another important use for him.

"Okay, my lords, my task has been completed." Hernipolis' tone became brisk, pointing to the entourage: "He will take you to the city hall in the city, where there are several subordinates Waiting for Lord Tellis to give you orders. The accommodation of the adults and officials, the arrival of the caravan, the handling of the goods... etc. all have to be handed over to you. In order to wait for you, I have delayed Less time, now I’m going to Rome to fight such an important battle in the city of Rome. If I can’t witness it, how can I write a biography of your Majesty!...” said Hernipporis, saluting everyone , And then jumped on the horses brought by the entourage, and flew away with a team of cavalry.

The remaining man stood at the pier and looked at each other for a while.

Thelis recovered and saluted everyone: "Masters, I still have to ask you to help me take over this new town of Dionysia."