Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

As the chief executive of the region, Yasisters was not surprised. He pondered: "If all the alliances give their full support, about 50,000 or 60,000 people will come, even if there are 20,000 or 30,000 people in the half, plus Our own army, I think it is possible to rely on the strength of the Roman region alone... to repel the invading Gauls, which was the goal that His Majesty established the Dionysian League in Central Italy."

Having said that, Yasisters looked at the young head of the army in front of him and said solemnly: "Of course, Lord Patroclus, you are now the highest military commander in the Roman area. It’s up to you to decide."

"I also think that the strength of the Roman region alone is enough to fight against the invading Gauls!" Patroclus said confidently: "However, to gather such a large army to fight, you need to provide sufficient power from Lord Yasisters. Logistical support and weapons reserves are enough."

"You can rest assured that I will do my utmost to protect the army." Yasistes saw that the young army chief not only agreed with his opinions, but also had a strong spirit of enthusiasm, and he was very happy, and immediately promised: "And, just now I have sent a messenger, rushed to Turi, and informed your majesty of the news of the Gauls' invasion. I believe that soon the Kingdom will concentrate more human and material resources to deal with this Gauls invasion, so you Don’t have any worries at all, lead the army first to prevent Gauls from invading our territory, and then try to find ways to repel them..."

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In the next few days, the Allied forces of the Holy Kingdom of Dionysia near the Roman area came one after another. The first troops to arrive in Rome were the armies of the Latin Allies, because they were closest to Rome, and they were also poisoned by the Gauls. Therefore, more than 10,000 troops were sent.

This makes Patroclusos very happy, because in recent years Dionysia has used Rome, Victoria and other cities and towns through various means of trade and transportation to become closer and closer to the neighboring Latin Union. In the military training of the Fourteenth Army, he would from time to time ask citizens of the Latin Confederacy to join and be executed. Therefore, among these confederations near Rome, the Latin Confederate army is most familiar with Dionysia’s military tactics. Their soldiers The majority in the Allied forces makes it easy for Patroclus to direct the battle.

Then came the Walsi and the Helnikians, who were very active, but because of the heavy losses in the last war, it was impossible for their population to change in a few years, so the number of soldiers sent was less than 5000 people.

Then arrived the Sabine army, the Equa...

The Etruscan allies did not send troops, but took the time to let the people in the territory withdraw to the city.While strengthening the defense of the city, they also sent messengers to Rome every day to urge Dionia to go north as soon as possible.

Although within a few days the 30,000 Dionysian soldiers in the Roman area have been assembled in the Roman military camp, and there are also the Latin Allies, the Walsey Allies, the Helniki Allies... The troop strength has exceeded 50,000, and Patroclus remains unmoved.

However, Yasisters couldn’t sit still and hurried to the barracks: “Head of the Patroclus Army, there is now news from the north that the Gauls have crossed the border line we established, Hasdrubal The situation of the Border Corps led by the adults is unknown. However, the Gauls quickly captured Florentia, and then they went southward, launching attacks on Velathri and Fufluna. Spoiling villages and towns along the way, killing the Etruscan people...The messengers of the Etruscan confederacy block the door of the regional administration office every day. If you don't send troops north, I'm afraid the Etruscan messengers will collectively run to Turui, tell your majesty our appearance!"

It seems that Yasisters had some resentment against Patroclus, even saving the respectful title of "adult".

But after listening to Patroclus, he looked calm, and he said without hesitation: "Master Yasisters, from the current situation, the Etruscans' fear of Gauls has deepened Bone marrow, they have been completely panicked and lost their normal reason and judgment.

However, as the main force to resist the Gauls, Dionysia must remain calm enough to analyze the current chaotic situation and find a good enough fighter to attack, instead of rushing northward to rush into the Gauls. Otherwise, once the attack is frustrated, it will undoubtedly greatly dampen our morale and affect the stability of Rome..."

After all, Yasistes was a mercenary. He followed Davis in the early years to fight in Persia. It was not that he did not understand the military. It was just that he had been engaged in government affairs for the past 20 years. The uninterrupted harassment of the Etruscan messenger, who shouldered the heavy responsibility of the entire region, inevitably became anxious, and at this time he was awakened by the reminder of Patroclus.

But there was a lesson in Patroclus’s words. As a magnificent regional chief and minister of the kingdom, Yasisters couldn’t hold his face a bit. If someone else, he might have to shout a few more words to save his face, but the opposite It was the son-in-law of His Majesty King Dapheus who was very important to him, so Yasistus could only suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart. After a while, he suffocated and said: "What plan do you have?"

"Sir!" Patroclus saw Yasisters angry, he didn't care too much. Although Yasisters had a higher rank, the 14th Legion was not under the jurisdiction of the district administrator. , And Patroclus was reminded by his wife Cynthia before taking office, always intending to avoid dealing with Yasies, but considering that Yasies was founded by Dionysia, it was immediately followed by His Majesty With a high degree of qualifications, he still calmed down the tone: "Although no specific news came out, I don't think that the Gauls could capture the Florentia barracks and At the Luka Barracks, Lord Hastruba should still be stubbornly holding on.

If the city of Florence can also seriously implement the defensive measures we have previously formulated for it, the Gauls cannot possibly break through its city.Unfortunately, under the protection of our border corps for more than a year, they lost their vigilance. After receiving the alarm, they were still in the slow-opening gates of the fleeing people.But when the Gauls bypassed the barracks, quickly marched to Florentia, and rushed to the city and attacked in a short time, they panicked again and did not immediately close the city gate, causing Gaul People followed the refugees into the city..."

After telling the real reason for the fall of Florentia, Patrocross sighed again and said regretfully: "The Gauls occupied Florentia and they had a place in Etru There is a sufficient supply of military food in a place in Ria. According to the information obtained now, there are about 40,000 Gauls and the morale is strong. If I lead the army across Taiwan at this time The Po River hurriedly fought north of Etruria to fight against it, and even if it could win, it would inevitably suffer heavy losses. It would be better not to go north first to avoid causing the Gauls to be vigilant, while waiting for the confluence of subsequent allies, and More material reserves..."

"You don't have to worry about military food supplies, Crotocatax has been working hard to prepare!" Yasistus reminded with a heavy tone: "But it is not a way to keep the army waiting in the barracks for so long. In case the Gauls have conquered other Etruscan city-states, I am afraid we will not be able to explain to the Etruscan allies and other allies!"

"The Fourteenth Army is only responsible for His Majesty and the Kingdom!" Patroclusus replied lightly.

When Yasisters heard it, he got a little angry: "But you are now the commander of the entire northern Dionysian coalition! Protecting the Etruscan confederation is your responsibility to your Majesty!"

"Yes." Patroclus said rightfully: "So I have to be cautious, and I am waiting hard for the time! Master Yasisters, don't worry, just a big victory, any accusation and resentment. Will disappear."

Yasistus saw him stubbornly unable to get in, so he threw out a sentence: "Okay, then I will wait for your victory!" Then he left without a sleeve.

Returning to the Executive Office, when Krotokatax reported to him, Yasisters still complained about the matter, and said angrily: "I usually deal with Patroclus and feel he Still a good speaker, how can he become so stubborn when it comes to this critical time, and he can’t listen to suggestions! The entire coalition in northern Dionysia is under his control, I am really worried!"

After listening to Crotocatax, he comforted him: "Master, you are governing this huge area of ​​Rome, and at the same time you have to take into account the friendly relations with neighboring allies. The responsibility is so great. Now you have encountered the invasion of the Gauls. Threatening the safety of the people in the entire central region, it is likely to undermine the stable order that you have worked hard to establish here in the past few years. During this time, I have seen that you have never slept well, showing that the pressure you are facing is How big!

As the commander of the army, Patroclus looks young, but it is not because he is my brother-in-law. The father-in-law let him serve as the commander of the fourteenth army, which allowed him to command the coalition in a state of emergency and resist high The rights of the Lu people, but because he is one of the most outstanding candidates among the young generation of generals of the Dionysian army. The father, who has always been good at employing people, arranged him here, it must be thought that he has this ability and can afford this. Heavy duty.

In fact, the pressure he is facing is also great.Every time I send a heavy load to the military operations to see him, he is either allocating tasks with other generals, listening to the reports of the sentry, or watching the map by himself, and I have no time to say a word to me.

Think about it, it can be understood that the Roman area is the northernmost territory of the kingdom. The reinforcements cannot be reached in a short time. The coalition led by Patroclus is at this time the only force to resist the Gauls. If he leads the army with the same height A defeat in the Lu people's battle may cause the Gauls to rush into the Roman area... so he is cautious, I think it is understandable..."