Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Daveus looked up at the sky, and then looked down at the tired, but excited faces under the city, said calmly: "Everyone, have worked hard! Please build the camp during the war according to the "Dionysian Military Law" Rule, half of the soldiers of the various legions are responsible for defending on the mountain, and half of the soldiers under the command of engineers step up the construction of the camp, go and implement it."

Daveus’s orders were very different from their expectations. Amintas, Matonis and others were slightly disappointed, but they still responded loudly: "Yes!!"

Seeing the crowd going away, Davos remembered something again and looked around and asked, "What about Tormed?"

"Your Majesty, he has rushed to urge the legions to build camps." Printols replied.

"You go to Tormed immediately and let him inform the heads of the legions to separate part of the soldiers and engineering battalion, and repair the original port of Minoa so that the Sicilian fleet can be stationed. This is your responsibility."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prentals was ordered to leave.

Davers turned back and continued to stare down the mountain.

At this time, large groups of Carthage infantry are gradually arriving on the west bank of the Pletani River, while the Carthage cavalry who originally gathered on the river bank retreated to the rear on both sides, giving way to the front, and all the soldiers were along the river bank Lined up, gradually came the prototype of the army formation...

Dave's gaze finally focused on the group of riding generals in front of the Carthaginian infantry phalanx on the west bank of the Plettany River. In the center was a general wearing a golden helmet without a cap and a golden breastplate. A dark red armor skirt, dressed in a large blue cloak, he pointed to the hill, talking about something, and everyone around him listened to it.

Daveus whispered solemnly: "Marco..."

The person that Dapheus saw was indeed Marco, and at this time he was squinting to look at the mountain: Dionysian soldiers constantly emerged from the ruins of Minoa, lined up in a line of defense...

"Adult, the Dionysian does not seem to want to fight us." A general judged.

"If it were me, I wouldn't let the soldiers fight right after the march." Another general reminded gently.

Marco raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

It was not until he saw that the Dionysian soldiers on the mountain not only did not attempt to descend, but also began to lay deer villages in front of their defensive array, and he had to issue orders: "Leave the cavalry to continue to monitor the enemy’s movements and be careful to guard against their Sudden attack! You led the soldiers to build the camp!"

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While Daveus led the army marching westward along the south coast, another Dionysian army with the Third Army as the main force did not rest much after entering Agilion, and was newly formed on the second day. The Sieker forces were the precursors and continued to march west.

Strangely, no Scykel tribes were seen along the way, nor were they harassed. Two days later, the army successfully arrived in Sinai’s central town, Enna.

This is another empty city.

The battle-hardened Lizaru and Epitanes did not feel happy, but instead became more cautious and sent more mountain detection soldiers and Sikel soldiers to investigate the enemy's movements.

One day later, Lizaru received news that a large number of Carthage soldiers were assembled near the city of Itaion in Kefaluo, and there were also some Sikel soldiers, with a preliminary estimate of more than 30,000 troops.

Lizaru looks like a tycoon, but in fact he has a lot of details, whether it is the third army that defeated the Cautini in Campania alone, or when he attacked Rome, he broke into the city of Rome from the spinal bridge and divided his troops. The reinforcements in the north, these battles undoubtedly reflect his characteristics.For the first time as a temporary commander of several legions, he became quite cautious after entering this strange mountainous area.Immediately after receiving this news, he immediately discussed with Epitanes and Krerou, and finally decided that the army would continue to station in Enna and report the news until the detailed deployment of the enemy forces in the west was detected. His Majesty Dave on the South Coast.

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Although it was already early November, at noon by the Minoa beach, the sun was still hot.

Daveus led several senior generals in the army but stood by the temporarily restored port, enduring the sun and patiently waiting for the entry of a large fleet outside the port.

As a passenger ship docked, countless soldiers boarded the pier, and this deserted port suddenly became lively.

"Your Majesty, they are here." Hernipporis whispered.

"Go, to meet the heroes who conquered the Samonais!" Davers smiled and strode forward.

Others followed.

"Your Majesty!" Alexis strode to Daveus, and paid a solemn salute.

"You're working hard!" Daveus stared at him with emotion, and after returning to the military salute, he also took the initiative to give the general who had repeated meritorious service a strong hug.

"Alexis, you came a little slow, we are short of you!" Amintas's mood is a little more complicated, but this has not affected his friendship with his old comrades, and also gave him a A warm hug.

Immediately afterwards, Generals such as Matonis, Olivers, Trotilas and others all saluted him.

"Your Majesty, the head of the 10th Legion, Melisanda, reports to you!" Melisanda acted neatly in the military salute, and his voice was unusually loud.

The smile on Dave's face was even brighter: "Oh, Melisanda, you performed very well in the previous battle! I believe your parents will be very proud of you after seeing the battle report! After the war in Samonay , Have you been home?"

"not yet."

"Then, in the next war with Carthage, you will win even more achievements, and go home full of honor." Daveus patted his shoulder and encouraged.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Then, Melisanda dared to meet other generals. Most of the generals present were his stepfather Felix's comrades. When these people talked to him in the tone of elders, he was always a little awkward.

Another person stepped forward and bowed to Daveus with special etiquette: "His Majesty Daveus, hello!"

"Pollett Chief, I didn't expect you to lead the soldiers personally. I'm so grateful!" Daveus hurried forward to support him, saying with joy and gratitude.

"For more than 10 years, Botentia has been sheltered by Dionia. With the generous assistance of Your Majesty, the tribes of the various tribes of Pottentia have survived the difficulties many times, but we have always regretted that we have no chance to return this. With a lot of kindness, I finally got this opportunity, and of course I have to go all out!"

Pollet's words were sincere and sincere, and Daveus nodded repeatedly and corrected with a smile: "Dionia and Potentia are already a family, let's not be like outsiders. Talking about kindness and gratitude, let us continue to fight side by side like brothers."

"Yes! Yes!" Pollet nodded again and again.

Davos turned his attention to the other person beside him: "Are you... the leader of Tatoni in Abenerum?"

"Do you remember me?!" Tatoni was a little surprised.

"In the past few years, you have led Abenerum's team to the Turdis Hades celebration. How can I not remember it." Daveus smiled and said positively: "This time thanks to you. Benirum’s help helped us Dionysia win the Samone War!"

"You don't have to be polite, we are already a family, aren't we!" Tatoni responded bluntly.

Daveus froze, and then laughed haha: "Yes! You are right! It was my mistake! At the banquet for a while, I fined a drink!"

Then, Davers met with the reinforcement leaders of Kautini, Pentney, and Karacheti.

Immediately thereafter, Davers made an exception in the camp's large account to hold a simple banquet to welcome the reinforcement leaders of Potentia and Samone, and the whole atmosphere was relatively warm.

When the banquet was over, the guards withdrew the soup, and then placed a Sicilian map in the center of the large tent, and began the military meeting.

The chief of staff of the military department, Tolmed, stood in front of the map with a wooden stick in his hand, bowed slightly to Daveus, Daveus nodded to him, and he turned to face the people and said, "Your majesty, let me give first Let’s talk about the current situation of the enemy and our opponents in Sicily... In Minoa, where we are, we gathered the First Army, Second Army, Fourth Army, Sixth Army, Roman Reserve, First , The second and third cavalry corps nearly 50,000 people, and now there are a total of 16,000 corps of the Tenth Corps, Botentia Reinforcement and Samona Reinforcement, with a total strength of 66,000. To the west of Minoa City In the lowlands, the army led by Carthage’s military commander Marco built a camp there. According to the information detected by the reconnaissance and sentry during the past two days, there were about 60,000 infantry and more than 7,000 cavalry—"

"More than 7000 cavalry?!" Melisanda exclaimed, then realized his rudeness, and turned to Tommead with an apologetic look.

Tolmed took the conversation and said, "Yes, Carthage's cavalry is very large, and its combat effectiveness is very strong. This is why the Carthage people have been squatting down the mountain in the past two days to fight against us. And His Majesty has always avoided the reasons for fighting with them at this time."

Tolmed said, pointing the stick at a town icon not far north of Minoa on the map: "This is the town of West Kyle-Kefaluo Itian, according to the soldiers of the Mountain Investigation Team. It is reported that there are more than 30,000 people in the Carthage-Sikel joint army. Our third army, the Lucaria reserve army, and the Sikel fighters, a total of 20,000, have occupied Enna, Confronting them."