Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davers touched his jaw, thought for a while, and said, "Secret surveillance first, don't disturb them, and report to me as soon as possible."

"Yes!"

"Emilius, the intelligence you collected during this time helped the army win one after another. When the war is over, the kingdom will reward you and your men!" Daveus praised without hesitation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Amirius' face was excited, and his eyes narrowed into a slit.

Daveus looked at him and said with a smile: "After a busy day, I'm hungry. Just as I am about to eat dinner, eat with me."

"Ah?! This... this! Yes! Yes!..." Emilius was so excited that he was speechless.

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At this time, in the temporary camp of the Roman army outside Principe, the Roman dictator Camulus was discussing the next battle plan with his generals.

"Master Dictator, do you want us to attack Ostia instead of attacking Rome?!" Minusius looked at Camulus in surprise.

In addition to Titus' thoughtfulness, other generals were equally surprised.

Camillus saw in his eyes, Shen Sheng said: "Accurately speaking, it should be that we pose to attack the city of Rome, but first send troops to seize Ostia!"

Waiting for the generals to ask, he continued to explain: "We all know that it is very difficult to attack the city. Before, we had 70,000 people besieging a city of Filantirum composed of broken troops and less than 10,000 defenders. It took us more than ten days, and it also cost a lot of casualties. But in the city of Rome, there are at least 50,000 Dionysian troops. We all know that their fighting power is very strong, and the Roman walls are so tall and thick. Relying only on our army with a larger number than the other to attack the city of Rome, I am afraid that it will be difficult to recapture Rome...—"

"Master Camillus!" Minusius interrupted his words loudly, calling his name and screaming loudly: "You, as the dictator of Rome, have the only powerful force that can save Rome in your hands. Looking forward to your recapture of our homeland, you have been afraid before you have fought against the enemy. Are you still the hero who saved Rome?! Where did your courage go?! Are you still the commander of this army? !..." Perhaps because of the depth of love, Brother Minu could not control his temper, his face was angry.

"Minusius, how can you speak to the dictator in this tone!" As a relative of the same clan, Olus immediately criticized the young man.

Camillus was not angry, but explained patiently: "It is because our commander's army is the last hope to save Rome, so we need to be more cautious. Otherwise, if it fails, it will become more difficult to regain Rome. --"

"The Dionysians can...take us Rome in a day, why can't we?" Minusius said angrily.

Lucius finally couldn't help but refute: "The Dionyans attacked the city of Rome mostly faced the old and the young, as well as free people and slaves, and if we attacked the city, we would face training The Dionysian army! And, according to the situation reflected by the defeated soldiers, the Dionysians produced many powerful siege equipment, including many ballistas, and our most powerful siege now Equipment-the ballista is still a gift from the Carthaginians!"

Minusius was stunned and immediately retorted: "Don't the soldiers say that there are two gaps in the south wall! And our citizens are still standing on the Capitolin Hill, as long as we attack the city with all our strength, they can Attack the Dionysians in the city, and then retake Rome inside and out!"

"Young man, siege is not as simple as you think, why don't you sit down and listen to the dictator's words?" Titus persuaded him seriously, although he was a younger veteran, but he was in the army. Prestige is not low, but it was one of the main generals offensive in southern Etruria, and played an important role in several key wins.

Camillus didn't care. He looked at Minusius with some anxiety, and then to the generals, and said in a straightforward manner: "According to previous information, this army of Dionysian is theirs Led by the king, Daveus, whom the Greeks called the "undefeated general", they had just occupied Rome and their morale was strong, and since they were good at attacking the city, I am afraid that the ability to defend the city is not weak. Perhaps they are looking forward to us. Attacking the city, thereby dampening the morale of our soldiers, we must be cautious! However, this Dionysian army that occupied our Rome still has its shortcomings, and its shortcomings are-Ostia!"

Camillus said loudly, pointing at the port city on the map: "The reason why the king of Dionynia dared to go alone and attack Rome is because it has the advantage of being on the water. Soldiers and supplies can be transported to the city of Rome via the Tiber River. They are not afraid of being besieged by us, but if we capture Ostia—"

"Even if Ostiah was occupied, the Tiber estuary was so wide, and Dionysia's fleet was so strong, we could not have blocked the entire river!" Minusius retorted.

"Of course it can be done! Because cargo ships wanting to cross the Tiber River upstream to Rome, unless they encounter a strong east wind, they can only rely on trackers. The occupation of Ostia will cut off the source of trackers. If in Taiwan If our ally, Keslera, is on the north bank of the River Bo, we can basically cut off the support of Dionysian ships to Rome, so that Dionysian troops in Rome are really surrounded!" Titus Obviously already understand the purpose of Camulus's request to capture Ostia.

By then Minusius had approved Camillus’ proposal, but he still sternly looked for loopholes in the plan: "But... since Ostia is so important, I am afraid that there will be a stronger defense, and Rome’s The Dionyan army will also send reinforcements..."

Titus smiled: "Ostia is a small city, the wall is only more than three meters high, and the Dionysians will strengthen their defenses, and it will not be possible to change it into a dozen meters high like the Roman wall in a short time. It is much easier to attack it than to attack Rome, and the Dionysians need reinforcements, which can weaken their strength in the city of Rome."

Titus' explanation not only eliminated Minusius' anger, but also relieved some doubts of other generals.

Camillus cast a glorious glance at Titus, and then said: "In order to make the Dionysians of the city of Rome unaware of our true intentions in a short time, recapture Ostia as quickly as possible with fewer casualties Is the best, so I drew up such a plan—"

Camillus looked around the crowd and listened carefully to them, and then said: "When tomorrow our army arrives outside the city of Rome, start building camps, and block the enemy’s entry and exit, and occupy the river port outside the city of Rome, Titus you lead The 25,000 troops of our colonial city soldiers and allied citizens quietly and quickly marched westward and stormed Ostia!"

"Yes, Master Dictator!" Titus knew why Camillus emphasized that he led the army of the colonial city and allies, because if it was the army of the city of Rome, they desperately wanted to take home, so they might resist the order Or, even if they obey, their morale will not be high.

Other generals also understand this reason. Lisinius said with some concern: "Admiral dictator, the Dionysians may be aware of the obvious difference in the number of people, and take precautions as early as possible."

"The Dionysians are blocked in the city, they can't see the real, we can disguise the people staying here and arrange them behind the army to confuse their eyes..." Camulus was not in a hurry Said.

"I think this plan can be implemented." Titus immediately agreed.

"I agree!" Other generals also expressed their opinions one after another.

"What if the Dionysians find a problem, and instead go out of town and fight with us?" Milusius, a quick-minded man, discovered a loophole and warned.

"That's what we hoped for! Even if the number of more than 40,000 Roman soldiers is less than each other, but their belief in taking homes will make up for this gap, not to mention the fact that there are troops we are sticking to on Mount Capitolin, Titus The troops led by Sri Lanka will return in time. The Dionysians will inevitably be defeated. Instead, we can easily recapture the city of Rome!" Lisinius said confidently.

Minusius finally had nothing to say.

At this time, Camillus looked at him and said, "While marching towards Rome tomorrow, we will also send envoys to cross the Tiber River, contact the colonial city on the north bank and the Etruscan allies, and let them cooperate with us. Leave this task to you, Minusius."

"I?!" Minusius was a little surprised. After he bumped Camillus several times, Camillus gave him a heavy responsibility..

"You are the best person!" Camillus said sincerely, without any resentment because Milusius scolded him: "I believe you can urge them to send troops to control the north bank of the Tiber!"

"I will definitely complete the mission!" Minusius replied with excitement and firm tone. After all, as a young citizen who had not served in military service for several years, he could not lead thousands of people in the next battle. Troops, but he wanted to make a greater contribution to save Rome, this task is the most suitable for him.

"Since everyone has agreed to this plan, then..." Camillus began to make more detailed arrangements for the generals for tomorrow's action.

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The next morning, Davers got the news from Scout Rider: Camulus' army was marching towards Rome.