Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Quintus and Frius were too tired to catch their breath, and met Mejus who hurriedly came.

"What did you say? Rome has fallen?!!!" The two generals seemed to be hit head-on, staggering and almost falling.

"How is this possible?! The walls of Rome are so tall! There are so many people in the city! Not even one day?!..." Frius couldn't believe this fact.

Quintus stepped forward to grab Mejus's clothes and asked angrily: "What are the elders doing?! What are you doing?! Did you do nothing?! Just watched the enemy attack our city ?!......"

"I did it! Of course we did! We tried our best to summon reinforcements and launched an attack on the enemy desperately, wanting to relieve the pressure of the defenders in the city... For this reason, our army was defeated, just Even... Paulus died in battle..."

Mayjus excused the painful expression, but the man in his 5s cried helplessly like a child: "... But the Dionysians have made many siege equipment that we have never seen before, they... they Dozens of pontoons were even built with warships on the Tiber River...and their soldiers were very elite, but we! We...we...not just the city of Rome! Even the strong citizens of the surrounding allies were taken away With Helniki, how could we ever fight!"

Mejius's questioning in turn made Quintus and Frius speechless and guilty.

"Let's go! Let's retake Rome immediately!" Quintus yelled suddenly and went out angrily.

Frius froze for a moment, and followed him.

Meijius stopped them immediately and persuaded: "I understand your feelings, but your army has less than 10,000 people, and it is too risky to attack the Dionysians! It is still waiting for the dictator, Lord Camillus, to lead After the army arrives, attack again!"

"Although we only have 6,000 people, but the enemy has just occupied the city of Rome, the loss must be great, and the order in the city must also be chaotic. It must be unprepared for us, just like Camillus' attack on Priest, it might succeed. !" Quintus retorted loudly.

Mejus continued to persuade: "The Dionysians are different from the Volsi and Marcy. They are more disciplined and will not make such mistakes! Moreover, there are dozens of miles from here to Rome You have been very tired after a long journey, are you still able to fight in Rome?"

Regardless of Mejus's persuasion, Quintus insisted on not listening and still called him a "coward afraid of death". Under his insistence, Frius, who was a little shaken, naturally acted with him.

"Damn Claudius' stupid donkey!" Megius stomped and said that the Claudius clan's personality is stubborn and stubborn.

Merjius watched helplessly as the two disappeared into the distance, squatting on the ground in dismay, and for a while he recovered, suddenly remembering something, and immediately turned and ran to the senate in Priest City.

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At this time, the Roman people who lived in villages outside Rome and fled here before the war rushed to the place where the army stopped, crying to the soldiers.

The news of "Roman Trap" wiped out the entire army like a sudden storm. The soldiers were shocked and shouted, "Going to repel the Dionysians and recapture Rome." The scene became very chaotic. .

In fact, at this time, even if Quintus and Frius wanted to act steadily, it was already impossible, and the entire force was almost out of control.

But this was in line with Quintus’s requirements. He stood high, brandished his fists, and shouted at the soldiers: “Citizens of Rome, our home is being ravaged by the enemy! Our loved ones are being bullied! Are they crying out for help! Only you can save them now! Take your weapons, move on, drive away the enemies, save Rome, you will be the heroes of the people!"

As soon as his words fell, the soldiers waved their spears and shouted angrily: "Save Rome! Save Rome!!! Save Rome!!!..."

The thunderous roar oscillated outside the city of Priest, making the soldiers morale high, they forgot their fatigue, and led by Quintus and Frius, marched towards the city of Rome.

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After consoling the medical camp, Crotocatax did not smile excitedly, but felt a bit heavy.

Daveus saw it in his eyes and thought it was a good thing, but he didn't say much. Everything had to be realized and felt by Klotokatax himself.

After returning to the Roman Senate, which temporarily became the command center of the Dionysian army, he immediately summoned Tapirus.

Tapirus had left Rome because of his previous mission, so instead of leaving him in Ostia, Daphus asked him to come to Rome with the army and be ready to consult him at any time.

"Congratulations to His Majesty on winning the great city of Rome!" When Tapirus saw Daphes, he congratulated him immediately.

"It's indeed a celebration to capture the city of Rome, but too much indulgence in this victory may make our army in trouble next." Daveus said lightly, then pointed to the wooden chair next to him: "Quick seat Go down, Tapirus, can you tell me, what enemies will we face here next?"

Hearing the question raised by Dapheus, although Tapirus did not understand the purpose of the wise king's sudden question, it was obviously related to calling him. The returning army, the Latin city-states around Rome, and... uh, the Etruscan confederacy of Rome...?"

Daveus did not immediately respond, but continued to ask: "How much do you know about Etruria?"

Etruscan?!Tapirus probably understands what Daveus wants him to do. As an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, his department has a lot of information about the surrounding areas of Rome, some of which are even confidential, mostly led by Aristilas. It is collected by the intelligence department of the country for the diplomats to learn and understand, so that they can be targeted when they are abroad.

Tapirus immediately said modestly: "Your Majesty, I have some understanding. The Etruscans are a major force in central and northern Italy. It consists of 12 important city-states forming an Etruscan alliance, It used to be a long-term enemy of the Romans, but the invasion of the Celts a decade ago greatly weakened the strength of the Etruscans, making the Etruscan city states north of the Tiber River successively by the Romans in these years. conquer……"

Daveus nodded, leaned back, and said in a straightforward manner: "Although we have captured the city of Rome, the truly elite army of Rome is coming soon, and we must do our best to deal with their attack. But if The Etruscans on the north bank of the Tiber River once again responded to the requests of the Romans, and once again struck, it would put us in a dilemma of fighting on both sides.

But...The Etruscans used to be very glorious, and even Rome was once ruled by them for a long time. Now the Romans in turn want to be their masters, asking them to obey the call and obey the commands of Rome. I think these are Romans The conquered Etruscan city-state must not be too reconciled.So, I need a diplomat to go to the missions of Keslera, Walzi and Tarzuna, and bring them our willingness of Dionysian friendship, and we are willing to form an alliance with them to help them recapture Rome. People robbed the land.

It’s just that we had no formal contact with the Etruscans before, and what attitude they would take to treat the messengers we sent, I can’t guess, so this time the mission is at greater risk...”

Tapirus immediately stood up and fervently pleaded with Deverus: "Your Majesty, the first day I entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I knew that the diplomat was a risky position. For the sake of this expedition, for your majesty, I Willing to send the Etruscan city-state to do their best to complete the mission!"

Daveus stared at him with appreciative glance, and he said a moment of gratification: "I was very lucky to be able to buy you and give you freedom, and you will surely become an example for all Dionysian slaves!"

Tapirus was beating heartily and immediately responded sincerely: "Your Majesty, it is my greatest luck to be your slave!"

"Okay! Ok!..." Daveus smiled and nodded, then said: "In this battle, we captured some Etruscans, you can pick some people, and send Etru At the time of the Ria city-state, release them to show our sincerity."

Tapirus's eyes lighted up and he said, "Your Majesty, can I go to see these captives now? Learn from them about the Etruscan city-states to be sent."

"Of course." Davers was pleased by the diligence of his subordinates.

After Tapirus left, Hippopolis laughed: "Your Majesty, your ability to liberate slaves is very strong. I think this Tapirus will not be as bad as Aristotle in the future."

"Aristotle is now a veteran veteran." Daveus glanced at him and said lightly: "Hurry and bring in the Roman veteran."

Pubrius Manlius was taken into the Roman Senate.

Seeing that the power center in Rome was now the place where the enemy worked, there were wooden tables and chairs in the center of the venue. Enemy soldiers with bright helmets stood around him. His face twitched a few times, and he walked over and pulled a wooden Sit down.

Daveus looked at him, and he looked directly at Daveus without showing any weakness.

"This is the powerful King Davos of the Kingdom of Dioria! Romans, please show your respect immediately!" Henipolis shouted loudly.