Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

"Yes, Hadrummentum." Secrian said aloud: "Don't look at it as it is far away from us, but because of the long distance, the Carthage must be negligent. More importantly, the Sicilian fleet The attack was so serious that even Miltias was killed in battle. Later on, the prisoners were interrogated and learned that this fleet that attacked us was from the Phoenicians of the Eastern Continent, and their fleet was stationed here!"

Seckrian vigorously clicked on the icon of Hadrumentum, and said with hate: "Since these East Phoenicians who have passed through the Western Mediterranean in the past can successfully attack from Hadrumentum Of course, our fleet can successfully attack Hadrummentum, destroy their remaining warships, captive them all, and avenge our dead brothers!"

The three listened and nodded solemnly.

As a result, the three men made active preparations in accordance with Sekerian's request.

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On the second day, at the Minoa Dionysian Camp, Daeves read Secrian’s letter and couldn’t help but sigh, “This Secrian, we’re going to take another adventure!”

Tolmed took the letter and read it with Prentals. He said with relief: "Your Majesty, does Seclion's idea coincide with your next plan!"

"If the Sissi fleet successfully attacked Hadrummentum, maybe... Carthage's senate would really force the Sicily's Carthage army to attack us." Prentals also said with discretion.

"Since Seclian is willing to take risks, let him attack. When the Third Fleet arrives, let Midolades take on some cruising tasks." Daveus thought for a while and solemnly said: "But remind He, don’t underestimate the fleet commander of Carthage. When you raid the coast of Afrika, you need to fully consider all kinds of unexpected situations and make full preparations..."

"I'll reply to him." Tolmed said.

At this time, Maltius entered the big account: "Your Majesty, the letter from the Third Fleet."

Midolades received our order so quickly?!...Daveus was subconsciously surprised, but he immediately realized that it was impossible. It would take at least three days to travel from Minoa to Alenia. Even at Trina Naval Base, it would take at least two. God, it is impossible for Midolades to receive orders and respond in such a short time.

So he opened the letter rather curiously, and immediately exclaimed: "Midolades and Teginos actually attacked Saint Ibinia on the island of Sardinia and also captured Sarros!"

Tolmed and Prentals heard it and hurriedly gathered to read the report.

"This Midolades is a pleasant surprise!" Daveus sighed again.

"Your Majesty, the Navy has one more senior general who can win the battle. This is Hades' blessing, and it also increases the kingdom's chances of defeating Carthage!" Printols is still pondering the battle report carefully. Tolmed immediately congratulated Daveus.

"This is really a happy worry!" Daveus looked at him and asked, "Now that the Third Fleet and the Ninth Army have won such a big victory in Sardinia, it is to let them continue in Sardinia Was Niya expanding the results? Or was the Third Fleet transferred back as planned?"

"Your Majesty." Printols said at his discretion: "...From the battle report, the Third Fleet and the Ninth Army reinvented the only Phoenician army on the island of Sardinia, and they also occupied Sa The important towns of Sardinia and the port of St. Iberia can be said to have successfully completed the task of destroying the transportation of precious metals from Sardinia to Carthage. The island of St. Iberia and Under the threat of the Ninth Legion, other Phoenician city-states could no longer risk metal smelting and transportation, and there was no force on the island to compete with the more complete Ninth Legion. After the order of Saros, it is entirely possible to continue to attack the nearby weak Phoenician town..."

"You mean... the plan for the Third Fleet to be transferred to Sicily remains the same, and the Ninth Army will independently assume the task of conquering Sardinia." Daves asked, tapping his finger on the back of the chair.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Daphes pondered for a while, then whispered: "Carthage needs the precious metals of Sardinia to support their war, and our national treasury urgently needs gold and silver! But Tigtinos only understands Fighting, I don’t know how to govern towns..."

He thought about it again, turned his head to look at the quiet record of Henipolis, and said aloud: "Heny, you immediately write to the Senate and let them immediately elect the elders with strong political abilities to serve as the administration of Sarros. Sir, his main task is to manage the Phoenician town conquered by the Ninth Legion, to resume the production of precious metals there, and to provide the Kingdom with sufficient Sardinian precious metals."

Governance of the Phoenician town conquered by the Ninth Army?In the unlikely event that the Ninth Army has conquered all Phoenician towns on Sardinia, wouldn't the chief executive of Sarros become the governor of Sardinia?...Henipporis wanted to remind Daphes when he heard it, but he thought about it again and dismissed it.

After all, as a half-scholar, Henipolis read about the island of Sardinia. During this time, he followed Daphes and knew some secrets: "...Carthage controls Sardinia for better control. Asia, the towns of Sardinia are not allowed to have too much strength, so the conscious control of the population of each Phoenician town is most commonly used in two ways: reducing food input and encouraging, or even forcing overpopulation The towns were built as colonial cities, and the new towns were all built on the continent of Africa, under the control of Carthage. Therefore, in addition to the population of tens of thousands of Saros and Kalaris, other Phoenician towns in Sardinia The population is not tens of thousands, and even many urban populations are less than 5,000.

The reason why Saros has a large population is not because they have fertile river plains, but because Carthage needs Sasos to have enough people to provide labor for the smelting and transportation of precious metals in St. Iberia, and when St. Iberia suffered In the event of a sudden danger, Sarros can provide quick military protection nearby. Of course, his power to send troops is in the hands of the Carthage Judges.

As for Kalaris, it is because Carthage uses it as the main port of cargo trade in Sardinia. Of course, it needs sufficient manpower to load and unload goods, transport goods to other towns, and provide accommodation for Carthage merchants. , Entertainment and other services...

Therefore, according to the estimates of Dionysia’s intelligence department, the population of Phoenicia on the whole island of Sardinia is far less than the population of the city of Turij, which is similar to Crotone, Katane, Tarantum The population of Ayutthaya is similar...maybe that is the case. Your Majesty feels that the position of a Chief Executive is sufficient."

Henripolis looked at Daphes, but his heart was imaginative.

Of course, Davies didn’t know that Henripolis was thinking so much at this moment, and he continued to say: “Tormead, you write a letter to the military department and let Hilos think of ways to give Tigtinos sent 3 to 4 brigades of reserve soldiers to ensure that the Ninth Army had enough troops to complete the conquest of Sardinia."

Tolmed didn't respond immediately, but stopped talking.

"Any questions?" Daphes asked.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Military Affairs will send another 4,000 reserve soldiers to Sardinia. This should be no problem. But according to your imagination, the 10,000-plus soldiers headed by the Ninth Legion may be staying in Sardinia for a long time. For some time, this will be a huge amount of military food consumption. Now the Kingdom has done its best to supply the military food of the Sicilian army..."

Davies smiled a little, and he said without hesitation: "It is precisely because I know that the kingdom has done its utmost to support this war, so I want Tigertinos to conquer Sardinia, and wait until The Chief Executive of Saros is in place, and the soldiers are ready to arrive. The first target of Tigtinos should be Saint Ibania. After capturing it, the Chief Executive will reorganize the manpower to mine ore, smelt metal, and then When the precious metals are transported back to Turi, the Kingdom’s treasury has been replenished. You can use this additional money to buy food in Cyranica, Egypt, and the Eusking Sea. The supply of military food for many people can greatly ease the financial burden of the Kingdom... Therefore, this letter should be mentioned in the letter to the Senate and the Ministry of Military Affairs."

Henripolis had already guessed Davies's thoughts, so the expression was calmer, and Tormid and Prentals suddenly realized that Tormid had continued to admire Davers' decision.

"Waging any war must serve the interests of the kingdom. If you only fight for the war, even if you can win, but it is not good for us, then this war is not necessary to start." Davers couldn't help saying more In a word, when the two thought about something, he paused a little, and then turned to the topic: "Originally our plan was to transfer the Third Fleet, stationed on the north coast of Sicily, and follow Seclian’s command. Blockade of the western waters of Sicily. But now that Midolades has made new achievements, I will transfer the third fleet to Sicily at this time, and follow Sekelian’s command, will it make him a little dissatisfied?"

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, Midolades is not a person with a flamboyant personality. He has never made any excessive demands to the Military Department. He should not be dissatisfied. Besides, Sectrian is his The former prince..." Tolmed reassured.