Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

At this time, Marco's mind was already filled with the idea of ​​"out of the battle to defeat King Dionia". Instead of paying attention to the news of "Serinus defender attacking", he sent a herald to let He informed Hasdruba to repel Celinus' defenders as soon as possible, and then came to fight with him.

At the same time, he dispatched heralds to inform Stichamo and Kisgo to prepare.

The camp was restored to stability. The Dionysian garrison was not afraid, but it was more conducive to the capture of the port, and the camp was in preparation... Everything was deflected in the direction of Carthage.

Marco stood on the city wall with his hands in stone bricks and stared at the two dazzling flags of the Dionysian army outside the camp like a tiger lurking in the grass and about to feed.

However, the anxious shout broke his fantasy: "Master Marco! Master Marco! Not good! The number of Dionysian troops attacking from the port is very large, the attack is fierce, our army in the city has begun to retreat!"

"What?!" Marco, Pormirka and the entourage around them were shocked.

"What the hell is Druba doing!" Marco yelled violently.

"Master Marco... No wonder there may be less than 20,000 enemy troops outside King Dionysia. They may have hidden their main force in the port of Serinus!" Pomirka suddenly realized.

Of course, Marco also understood that: since Dionia and the Numbians colluded, taking advantage of the Numibian rebellion and camp turmoil, the Dionysian army wanted to take advantage of the fire and attack from the outside because of greater difficulty, because The Carthage camp was protected by the city walls, and was ambushed in the port. While Carthage's offensive army was exhausted, it was easier to achieve a counterattack!

Marco was too late to reflect on his negligence at this time, and the situation changed sharply. He immediately realized that Hasdrupa’s army was defeated by a strong enemy raid, and now the troops in the camp were scattered. I am afraid that it was too late to go to the city of Serinus Rescue, only concentrate on guarding the Carthage camp!

He made up his mind and issued a decisive order: "Immediately notify Keesg and Stichamo to let them lead the army to defend the walls inside the camp, prevent the Dionysian army from attacking the camp, and guide—"

The brother's words weren't finished yet, and there was a screaming sound from the south of the camp.

Everyone changed color again.

It turned out that the Carthaginian army was completely defeated too quickly, and the Dionysian army pursued very quickly. When the Carthaginian soldiers rushed back to the camp and reported the news to Marco, the Carthaginian army had been driven out of the city. At the Carthage camp, just one mile away from the city of Serinus, the soldiers of the Dionysian Legion chased after.

In order to capture the city of Serinus, the elaborately constructed earth wall connected to the outer city wall of Serinus is now convenient for the Dionysian army. Some legionary soldiers were killed along the earth wall. Over here, because the Carthage army had advanced the offensive line to the inner wall of Serinus, there was no guard on the inner wall of the camp, which made the Dionysian army easily rush in from multiple directions. Carthage camp.

The Carthaginian and Dionysian troops soon messed up the entire camp.

Marco stood on the wall and looked at the soldiers running around in the camp. The most heard by his ear was: "Help! Escape! Let's lose!"

After losing defeat, Marco had completely lost control of Carthage's army and was at a loss for a while.

At this moment, he saw that there was still an army with a relatively complete formation, hurriedly rushing from the south. The general led by him was Kisgo. He rushed to the wall and shouted: "Master Marco, The Numbians have all betrayed! The situation is very critical. I will escort you with soldiers, let's... hurry and escape from the camp!"

The Numbian camp is mainly in the southeast of the Carthage camp, not far from the wall where Marco is located. Previously, Kisgge led the army to sit there, and it was not a big accident to be able to come in time, but in In such a chaotic situation, it is still possible to ensure the basic integrity of the army under your command, which is not easy.

Standing on the city wall, Marco looked at the large camp where the soldiers were crying and screaming, remembering his ambitious oath a few months ago, leading 100,000 troops to land in Sicily. .

Why did it suddenly become like this!...Marco was very unwilling in his heart, and finally his eyes fell on the Dionysian army outside the camp. The flag that shone with golden light was so dazzling, a thought suddenly appeared in his heart, he shouted Dao: "Kisky, lead your troops and follow me out!"

The Carthage Camp was full of dust and hustle and bustle, and there were constantly soldiers escaping from the gate. The Dionysian army outside the camp also naturally noticed that the plan prepared in advance had obviously succeeded. Inspired, Daveus issued an order: "The army accelerates forward, approaching the eastern gate of the camp, and intercepts the fleeing soldiers who fled."

This time Tolmed did not object.

But it didn't take long for him to remind loudly: "Your Majesty, the Carthage soldiers who just left the camp seem to be preparing to attack us!"

Of course, Davos also discovered this anomaly: The large number of Carthage soldiers who just poured out of the camp did not flee like other soldiers, but gathered together, facing them, and began to line up!

"Go and call Sectus!" Soon after Daveus said, Sectus, the captain of the Roman reserve brigade, rushed to him.

"Sectus, don't you complain that you didn't let the Roman team participate in this battle, now the opportunity is coming." Daveus pointed to the front and said directly: "Did you see? The Carthaginians are ready to deal with us Launch an offensive and want to make up for the defeat of their camp through victory. You should be very clear that this army is full except for the Roman reserve brigade and cavalry, so it looks like the other side has more people than us, but I hope As the main force of the Roman reserve brigade, they attacked the enemies on the opposite side and completely crushed their illusions. Can it be done?"

After listening to Sextus, he gave a powerful salute and said confidently: "Your Majesty, rest assured that this battle will be handed over to our Roman reserve team!"

Davers immediately returned to the Israeli military salute and said: "Tell the brothers that I will follow them together, and my safety depends on their victory!"

It was only then that Sextus felt a heavy responsibility. He looked at Daveus' firm expression, swallowed the words he wanted to persuade, and turned to his brigade.

At the same time, the three cavalry regiments of Ledes, Kuchius and Asitmis also arrived on call.

Daveus watched them and said with a deep voice: "I know that the cavalry has not played a great role in the battle with the Carthaginians so far. The next battle may be the last battle in Sicily. , I hope you can revive the reputation of the Dionysian cavalry!"

The three army commanders glanced at each other, and their fighting spirits were burning in their eyes.

Ledes said furiously: "Your Majesty, you can order, we will let the Carthaginians see the power of the Dionysian cavalry!"

"Very good! The 1st Cavalry Regiment is on the left wing of the Roman Reserve Brigade, and the 2nd and 3rd Cavalry Regiments are on the right wing. Immediately after the attacking trumpet sounded, they immediately hit the Carthaginian front! After defeating the enemy, Continue to chase all the broken soldiers who escaped from Carthage camp!"

"Yes!!"

After they left, Daves immediately told Tolmed: "Send someone to notify the Numbian cavalry and let them come immediately to attack the side of this Carthage army."

"Your Majesty, those Numbian cavalry will not necessarily obey orders." Tolmed said with some concern.

Davies smiled slightly and said with confidence: "The reason why the Numbian cavalry is willing to cooperate with us in carrying out today's combat plan is because they have learned that the Carthage fleet has almost been annihilated. Now the destruction of the Carthage army is imminent. , These clever wall head grass will make the right choice!"

As they are getting closer and closer to the Carthage camp, the Roman reserve brigade at the front of the army has gradually transformed into a checkerboard array during the march. In the former Rome, they have practiced this set of tactics very skillfully. The tactics of the Dionysian Army are roughly the same, but they are more detailed and complex, but after repeated exercises during this time, they have mastered them.

Sectus drove to the front of the array, raised his hand high, attracted the soldiers' attention, and then shouted: "Brothers, you and I are citizens of the Kingdom of Dionysia After that, I saw the power and prosperity of the kingdom, and obtained the land and rights. We are very glad that we made the right choice, but we also have shortcomings, and many Dionysian citizens regard us as full of contempt because we used to Being a defeated person, they did not make any outstanding contribution to this powerful kingdom, they enjoyed the same rights as them!

Now the opportunity is here, this time we will become the main force of the battle, meet the Carthage people ahead, take out all your strength and courage, defeat them, and tell the other citizens of the kingdom with victory, we Romans are not weak!"

"Roar! Roar! Roar!..." The highly moralized Roman soldiers struck their long shields with their daggers and gave a loud roar.

At this time, the bugle sounded, and Sextus turned his horse's head and waved his hand forward: "Go forward!"

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Outside the Carthage Battalion, Carthage’s military commander Marco also shouted to the uneasy soldiers to boost their morale: “Citizens of Carthage and the Phoenician Confederacy, this and In the battle of Dionyssia, we failed, our fleet was destroyed, we were trapped on Sicily, and were about to become captives of the Dionysians and become their slaves, in a dark mine Working to death, and our home in Africa will be immediately invaded by the Dionysians, are we willing to bear the tragic fate that the low-priced Dionysians want to impose on us?!"

The soldiers raised their heads one by one, their frustrated eyes focused on Marco at the moment.

Marco pointed forward strenuously and shouted: "Have you seen the Dionysian army in front! The King Dionysian who brought us disaster is in that team! Warriors, show your courage , Defeat them, catch King Dionia, and we can go home safely!"