Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davers seemed to think of something, and turned to look at his son who was standing aside: "Crotto, give you a task, take some staff to the camp of the reserve brigade, and seriously teach the soldiers to play rugby and football, let them Being able to play, I will let Tolmeide postpone the reserve team's game as far as possible..."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will teach them in the shortest possible time!" After Kloto Kataks solemnly answered, he couldn't help but ask: "Can I play with them?"

"You have to ask your Uncle Matonis." Daveus looked at Matonis again with a smile.

Facing Crotocatax's eager gaze, Matonis chose to give in: "This... of course."

After the celebration of that day in Rome, Sectus now of course knows that Crotocatax is the son of King Davos, which shows that Davos attaches great importance to the Roman reserve team, and of course he has to Crotocata The addition of Kees expressed a warm welcome.

"Your Majesty, we are not going to attack Satnikum, what about Antium and Willetray?" Olivers reminded.

"For the time being, just like before, send cavalry to watch them and wait for the rugby and football matches to discuss." Daveus said with a mouthful of words, he already had some thoughts in his mind, he was ready to turn the target of the next attack to Antiu Mum, because there are not many defenders in the city, and it is also a port city. Taking it can make it easier for the military to transport the military food, while also putting pressure on the Sutnikum defenders.

"Your Majesty, the army of Carthage has landed in Sicily. This time is different from the last time. Our army in Sicily will face a huge threat. Should we end the war of Latium as soon as possible and rescue Sicily?! Amin Tas was unwilling to speak, so he spoke a little bit harder.

Daveus looked at him, and his expression became serious: "I have said just now, the soldiers are like us, they are all flesh-grown, not iron, they need proper rest and entertainment to entertain them. Emotions. You go back and look at your first legion, how many new faces have you changed compared to when you first arrived in Walcy! Do you have no guilt! Since you all say that the threat of the Carthaginian army to Sicily, then We have paid countless soldiers’ deaths and wounded and attacked Satnikum. It is indeed possible to end the war of Latium as soon as possible, but leading such a semi-destructive army to face the army of Carthage, do you think it can be defeated?"

Daphus's voice was not loud, but anyone could feel the anger in his words. It seemed that there was a cold wind in the big tent, and almost everyone felt a sigh of coldness.

Amintas reddish, but he dare not speak again.

Upon seeing this, Davers smiled slightly, softened his tone, and said slowly: "We don't attack Sartnikum, it doesn't mean we let it go. The camp should continue to move down the city and clear the traps under it. , Tighten the encirclement; the ballistas should bombard the city walls every day and throw fireballs into the city; the siege barriers should be built as soon as possible so that light infantry can attack Roman soldiers at the head of the city remotely... In short, let the Roman defenders always In a state of tension and exhaustion!"

Daveus said that he suddenly looked at Sextus in the far corner and asked softly: "Sextus, before we attacked Satnikum, let Capitolin The Roman family who came down from the mountain went to the city to persuade them to surrender.

Everyone's eyes shifted to the Roman general. The young Sextus did not feel nervous because of his background. He said with a complex expression: "I think this...may be related to Camulus, he Very respected by these noble Roman citizens and an example for them to learn. He sent his majesty to your family under the Roman city. There will be some civic soldiers in the city to learn from him. The Roman nobles maintain their clan Interests, will try to earn honor for the family, so in the past...surrender to the enemy...will be regarded as a shame by them, so many people may learn Camillus's approach, other people have different ideas in their hearts, We will follow suit for a while...and then we attacked too quickly, and the defenders in the city resisted with all their strength. Naturally, no one would leave the city quietly and surrender..."

"Camillus is an amazing Roman! No matter how he does things, he can't be blamed, and at such a large age, he is also good at learning. You see, the defensive facilities he arranged under the city are to learn from us, and have been improved. , But let us suffer a lot! It is a pity that according to the story of the Tustron people, he has been paralyzed in limbs, and it is said that he has a little difficulty even speaking, and it seems that he will not be able to live for long..." Daveus exclaimed With.

Hearing this, the regimental commanders were more or less dissatisfied, and Sextus' face was a bit sour.

Daveus did not stay on this topic. He looked at Sextus and said, "Now is the beginning of August, and the harvest season is coming. Usually at this time, the food stored in the home of the Dionysian people is almost exhausted. , Just waiting to harvest new food, I think the Latins should be the same. Camulus led the army to retreat to Satnikum is more hasty, even if there is a certain food reserve, I believe there will not be too much, to provide tens of thousands Soldiers, I believe it will not last long, and then let these families go down to the city every day to persuade the surrender. Do you think the Roman soldiers who are tired, hungry, and always nervous can still stick to the honor they respect?"

Sectus thought about it seriously and then answered frankly: "I don't think many people can do it."

"Yes, you can't do it. Hungry is even more painful than death." Daveus raised his eyebrows and said aloud: "As long as a small number of people choose to surrender out of the city, it will affect other Romes. Defenders, their morale will quickly fall until they finally collapse... Sometimes killing people with a soft knife is more effective than hard fighting on the front."

"Your Majesty is right, we do not attack, but it is easier to capture Satnikum, and it can greatly reduce casualties!" Tormed immediately praised.

Several regiment commanders also expressed their agreement one after another. Only Amintas did not speak, and some disagreed.

Daveus didn't care too much in his eyes. When he saw Maltius entered the account, he asked, "What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, Commander Midolades sent a messenger."

"Let him come in."

The courier of the Third Fleet respectfully saluted King Daveus and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, our 3rd Fleet captured Alenia of Corsica yesterday!"

Everyone in the tent was surprised when they heard the news: Alenia is the largest city-state in Corsica, its size is no smaller than that of Adi and Antium, and the third fleet has only 6000 fleets Infantry, and not yet heavy infantry, actually defeated Alenia in such a short time?!

"How did you capture Alenia?" Daveus asked curiously, and the other generals also raised their ears.

The messenger immediately recounted the whole process of conquering Alesia.

"Good at listening to the advice of his staff. Once the plan is formulated, it will be carefully implemented. Midolades has done a good job!" Daveus praised loudly: "It is necessary to formulate the most effective combat plan based on the enemy's situation. It’s not brutal, so that both victory and casualties are small. From this point of view, Midolades is already an excellent commander! The third infantry commander of the third fleet is called... ..."

"It's called Myontide." Tolmed immediately whispered.

"Maiond, um, I wrote it down, he is also very good!" Daveus praised seriously.

Several regiment commanders also congratulated the victory, but their expressions were somewhat complicated. After all, the navy successfully captured a city-state without the help of the infantry regiment.

Amintas felt that what Davos said just now warned him.

"Your Majesty, Commander Midolades hopes to get your permission to go south to attack the Phoenician town of Sardinia." The messenger said that Davies was pleased, and immediately said while he was hot.

"Go back and tell Midolades that I told him before that he can decide the target of the attack according to his own situation." Daveus said in a good mood and smiled: "Now he has captured Alenia He has already established a firm foothold in the Direnian Sea. Of course, you can choose the target of attack according to your own situation, but you go back and tell him a sentence, just like to capture Alenia, continue to use your brains and reduce soldiers’ casualties. "

"Your Majesty, I remember."

After the messenger left, Davers looked around the crowd and said with great enthusiasm: "Everyone, Alexis has captured Kautim, Beneventum, the Cautinis have been completely maimed, Hilpini The tribes have come to us one after another. Karacheni and the Pentene retreat from the mountains and are unable to fight back. The battle of Samone is nearing its end.

And here in Latinum, almost all Latin city-states have surrendered, and the surrounding forces have also expressed their friendship to us. Asistes has managed Rome well and has maintained stability. When the autumn harvest is harvested, the Roman people will get benefits again. The support for Dionia will be further deepened, and the supply of military food for the entire army of the Kingdom will be greatly improved.

Just now, the 3rd Fleet has sent good news again. The Carthage forces of Corsica have been cleared. They will also march into Sardinia...Now, the battle from Dionysia north of Lijim has stabilized The battlefields in various places occupy a great advantage, or they are coming to an end.

Under the circumstances in which the entire battle situation was beneficial to us, the army of Carthage actually landed in Sicily again. In my opinion, it is not a bad thing, but a good thing.The Sicilian Fleet occupies a maritime advantage. Both Pleasius and Cypros have strong abilities. They can withstand the Carthage's attack for a period of time, drag the Carthage troops, and kill their sharpness. , Wait until we have ended the war in Rome, and then assemble the army, rush to Sicily, and gather the army of Carthage!By then, I don’t believe that Carthage still has the ability to send a large army!"

Daphus' words made the generals very excited.

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On the third day when Leotizides led his army to Jera, he was ready to leave the city to meet the enemy, and he was too late to wait for the arrival of Pachinus' reinforcements. Why was he so anxious?