Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Sitting in the middle of the large tent, Daphes placed a large wooden board in front of him with a detailed map of the city of Rome. Tolmed led the young staff while recording the situation of the reconnaissance report. Then mark it on the map with icons and numbers.

"Your Majesty, the Scout Rider found about four or five hundred Roman soldiers about ten miles east of the city of Rome, estimated to be from Fidenae..."

"Your Majesty, the troops of the Latin city-state are gathering 15 miles away from the southeast corner of Rome. Now there are about a thousand soldiers..."

"Your Majesty, there is a Roman army in the southwest of our big camp, there are about 5000 people..."

"According to the report of the messengers sent by the Third Legion across the river, their scouts found that the Roman colonial city of Viaduct sent nearly 2,000 Roman soldiers, and several Etruries such as Keslera and Tarzuna The city-states of Asia also sent two or three hundred reinforcements each, and they are now rushing to maintenance..."

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Daveus listened to the reports of the staff and focused on the map: the map was filled with red and black dots. The red dots represent the Roman army and the Roman reinforcements. The black dots represent the Dionysian army. Each dot symbol With a thousand people, you can see that the red dots are concentrated in the city of Rome, the black dots are concentrated outside the city of Rome, and the red dots are surrounded, and outside the black dots, a few red dots are added after a period of time, and slowly converge into one The larger encirclement circle gradually encircles the black dots... this is a battle between encirclement and anti-encirclement, which is related to the life and death of both parties.

Daveus's expression remained calm, and the young staff, including Croto Kataks, seemed to be a little nervous as the news kept coming, and even Tolmeide was a little calm. , He stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, from the current situation, our Second and Fourth and Fifth Legions have the best offensive. They are likely to take the lead in attacking the upper city, but... Rome’s reinforcements are constantly Coming, especially this Roman army—"

Tolmed first pointed at the flower-like pattern drawn by five red dots on the southwest of the Dionysian Military Battalion on the map, and then moved his finger to the third legion army camp on the north bank of the Tiber There are three or four red dots connected to the north, saying: "And here, I am afraid that it will become a big trouble for our siege army! Are we going to take action first, destroy this Roman army first, to ease us Not much defensive force?" Tolmed's hand finally landed on the flower-like pattern again.

Daphes slightly jawed, then said slowly: "Tormead, your opinion is correct, but we must first understand the movement of this Roman army before we can take the correct response. Let us not panic, panic Is the enemy, because we have the initiative in this battle."

There was a hint of lesson in Daveus's tone, but Tolmed was reminded and his expression relaxed immediately.Some of the dignified atmosphere in the big tent also began to dissolve. The staff were recording data and discussing in a low voice, while Henripolis watched the crowd while describing the scene in the big tent at this time, Thor Mead also exchanged some plans for the next battle with Davers, and Croto Catax stood in the tabernacle, ready to welcome the arrival of the scout.

And the intelligence brought about by this reconnaissance shocked him: "Report! The number of the Roman army in our southwest has increased to about 8,000!"

As soon as his voice fell, Daveus said in a deep voice: "Don't panic."

With an encouraging smile, Daphes stabilized Crotocatax's panic mood, and he immediately replied: "Yes!"

The staff also exclaimed: "8000 people?!"

Tolmed took a closer look at the map, then said slightly nervously: "Your Majesty, it seems likely that it was the reinforcements sent by the Latin city-states such as Tustron, Aricia, and Bovillae. , They met with the Roman army!"

Dave’s expression remained unchanged, and the words remained calm: "This Roman army is located near Lake Alba. That area has always been the center of the Latins, although the city of Albalonga has long been destroyed by the Romans. But it is said that the annual celebration of the God of Jupiter, worshipped by the annual Latin people-Latin holidays are always held on the Alba Mountain, so there are many Latin tribes living near Lake Alba, it seems that they have more power Send reinforcements... but this is just right, the fish are all gathered, just enough to let us blow up!"

Daveus's confident tone reminded Tolmed of one thing. He calmed down and sat back on the wooden chair. After thinking about it, he was still a little worried and said: "Now, I'm worried that this Roman army will Continue to the east, meet with the Latin reinforcements in the southeast, then..."

"In that case, we are nothing more than mobilizing the army to the southeast to intercept the enemy, but for the Romans, this means that they have clearly reached the periphery of Rome, but they have to spend more time preparing and waiting, those who are worried Can the Roman citizens of their homeland have this patience?" Daveus said unhurriedly.

"Your Majesty, you mean... this Roman army is likely to attack us immediately!" Tormid asked eagerly.

Daveus was about to answer, and Crotocatax's voice sounded again: "The newspaper, the 8,000-man Roman army southwest of the camp is bypassing our camp and marching north!"

Upon hearing this, Tolmed stood up suddenly and said nervously and excitedly: "Your Majesty, you are said! This Roman army seems to be attacking us, and their target may be here! "

Tolmed's finger points to the southwest corner of the Roman wall on the map, where the soldiers of the 4th and 5th Legions are attacking the city, and behind them are the Dionysian Chinese Army Camp and the Western Camp ( This is the huge gap between the 4th Legion's camp). The Romans can quickly pass through here and directly attack the Dionysian army who are attacking the city.

Davers also made the same judgment, so he no longer sat on Taishan, but immediately issued an order: "Tormead, I appointed you as a temporary commander, and immediately led a team of the Fifth Army Remaining in the Chinese army camp, One Brigade of the Second Corps, two Brigades of the Sixth Corps, and the First and Second Cavalry Corps, rushed there to intercept the enemy! At the same time, I will send a subordinate to rush to inform the two battalions of the Fourth Corps, rush Meet you!"

The six infantry brigades and the two cavalry regiments approached 10,000. In terms of strength, they had surpassed the incoming enemies, but Tolmeide's face was not rejoicing, but expressed concern with anxiety: " Your Majesty, there are only two brigades of the Second and Fifth Legions around you, which is too dangerous! And two thousand soldiers cannot defend such a large camp—"

"Don't worry about my safety or the safety of the camp. The more soldiers you bring, the faster you can solve the battle, return faster, and reduce the pressure on the entire battlefield!" Davers said undoubtedly Then, there was a smile on his face: "Or are you worried that you can't command so many soldiers, so you will find a reason to let me reduce it for you?"

Tolmed knew that it was Davos’s dynasty, but he also understood that it meant that Davos was not going to change his mind, so he stopped persuading and sent a military salute to Davos in place, with a strong response: " , Your Majesty! Please also pay attention to safety!"

Daphes jaws.

Tolmed turned around, and at the same time Kloto Kataks on the side couldn't help but shouted, "Father... Your Majesty, I'm asking to join this fight!"

Suddenly quiet inside the big tent, everyone focused their eyes on the young prince. Even Daveus himself was a little surprised. Before he had time to speak, Tolmed hurriedly persuaded: "This is not good!" His Royal Highness, this is too dangerous! The Roman army came in a hurry to rescue, and we must have a desperate mind. Our troops seem to be more than the other, but half of them are cavalry, and it is a loss to confront the enemy in the front! His Royal Highness, please Stay here and help your majesty command the entire battle, and finally win the victory to win the city of Rome!"

"It's dangerous for me, isn't it dangerous for other soldiers!" Crotocatax blushed and said aloud excitedly: "I'm a citizen of Dionysia! It's also this army One of the soldiers! You must contribute your strength to the entire battle instead of sitting here and watching other people fight, bleed or even sacrifice!"

Crotocatax is speaking in his heart. At this moment, he thought of Brother Adolius and his comrades who had been training in Turriy. At this moment, they are fighting in the front or are about to enter the battle. He cannot allow himself. Becoming a spectator like a coward, the idea has actually been brewing since he set foot on this land, so his tone trembles because he is too excited.

Daveus looked at his son and saw the stubbornness in his eyes. He only hesitated a little and then said simply, "Go."

"Your Majesty--" Tomird wanted to persuade him again, and Davers waved his hand: "Cloto is right. Although he is my son, he is also a citizen of Dionysian, and other children will serve on the battlefield. , Of course he wants!"

"Thank you father!" Kloto Kataks was excited, and feared that Tolmed continued to persuade, so he loudly reminded: "Master Commander, if you don't leave, the enemy's reinforcements will be rushed to the city!"

Tolmed saw that Davers had a serious expression and did not intend to change his mind. He had to perform the military salute again and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Of course, Daphes understood what he meant by "rest assured", and at this time Kloto Kataks also quickly completed the military salute to him, and hurriedly followed Tolmed.