Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 234

[Chapter 32 The Plan for Grummentum and the Battle of Cilitin]

Protesilaus shrugged and stopped talking.

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“The technology of draining and filling swamps, depressions, and tidal flats is a mature technology that is often used by us Greeks, and the Turians used to build the upper reaches of the Kosenyi River during the rainy season. We can technically accomplish the dyke proposed by Lord Skomblass.” Kunogolata asked earnestly: “But to fill such a large swamp area into farmland requires a lot of investment. Have you considered all these manpower and materials?”

“Didn’t you just say that Dionysian will flood into a large number of free people in the future! We can recruit a large number of them to do this project. The free people who have made great contributions to the Asian Union, we should not only shorten the period of their citizens’ inspection period as an incentive, but also consider giving them ‘land’ in the swamp area to encourage them to work harder! And… to Considering the breeding of mosquitoes there, I also hope that Helps can send doctors to participate, to help the sick at any time, and prevent the disease from happening…” Scommbras said incessantly, although he had not served as the city-state governor before. However, he has devoted himself to the role of the chief executive of Crimea, and used his long life experience to think carefully about issues, so he is more thoughtful.

“Of course there’s no problem with this.” Helps said immediately: “We can help at any time!”

“Mercis, don’t worry about that money!” Scombras turned to the financial officer again and said loudly: ” As long as the swamp area is successfully transformed, how much farmland can be provided! How much land tax can you collect! And these are available every year! Use your brain to think about it!”

Mersis raised his hand helplessly: “Old man

Don’t think about it, I agree.”

“Is there any objection?” asked the rotating speaker Corneros.

Everyone, including Davos, shook their heads, and Scambrace took care of it all by himself.

Next to stand up was Vespa: “My lords, I have received a message from Niutum, ‘Potentia’s army is approaching Grummentum, and Cincinnagar may be afraid of being forced by him. The tribes of the original Grummentum that had been annexed did not go out to fight. He clung to the city of Grummentum, and at the same time sent people to Neutum, hoping to form an alliance with us and fight against Potentia together.”

“Xin Sinager has a good idea.” Davos smiled lightly: “What do you think about this?”

Vespa hesitated, then said: “I don’t think it is necessary to form an alliance with Picocis, what happened before It has been proved that Cincinnagar is completely untrustworthy. And there is a battle between Potentia and Picocis, no matter who wins, the strength of both sides will be weakened, which is very beneficial to us Dionia!”

Diver Si was very happy to see that Weisba was able to think this way,

indicating that he was used to the life of the alliance, and would only consider the interests of the alliance, so he said: “Lord Weisba is right! Of course, we will not Reject him forcefully, and say that we, Dionia, need to rest after the war and cannot fight again.”

Vespa said he understood.

At this time, Hermon said: “Not only did Cincinnagar court us, but the tribes of the original Grummentum also quietly sent people to contact us, hoping to get our help and drive out the Pixis people. And the Potentians.”

“And what are they going to give?” Davos asked.

“They said, ‘Will Grummentum be our Dionysian affiliation,'” Hermon replied.

“This condition seems to be considered.” Protesilus was a little moved, and he answered.

Davos looked at him, then at the other elders who agreed, and said with a sneer: “These tribes once betrayed their great leader, Lusau, and later they clashed with Pixis, the Grummentum. Just want to use this sentence to let us Dionia and the two major forces of Lucaria – Potentia and Pixis go to war, is this possible! Now Crimesa, Aspurustu Mu needs a large number of citizens and reserve citizens to settle down, and Dionia’s army will be involved in a series of problems such as re-formation and division for a period of time, and there will not be enough soldiers to go to Lucaria. Besides, Bagul, how effective do you think our heavy infantry can play in the Lukaria Mountains?”

Bagul thought for a while, and said frankly: “We were able to capture Niutum because of the sneak attack, not because of the attack. Fighting with the Lucania warriors head on. However, if the heavy infantry wants to fight against the Lucania warriors in the mountains, it may be difficult to gain the upper hand. Just walking the mountain road can consume a lot of energy of the soldiers, not to mention our terrain is not good. Familiar, on the narrow mountain road, the enemy does not need to fight us head-on at all, just pushing a few stones can make us lose a lot, not to mention the difficulty of transporting food…”

“Bagule is right! When we were going through the mountains to Armenia in Persia, we often encountered similar difficulties, no matter how brave the heavy infantry was, it would not be effective at all.” Alexis said immediately, and then the former mercenary veterans also responded to Bagul. Agreed.

The veterans with the most combat experience are not optimistic about fighting in the mountains, which makes Protesilaus a little ashamed, but he can recognize the mistake very well, and said embarrassedly: “It seems that the successive victories some time ago have made me a little bit ashamed. Proud.”

The elders who agreed to accept the conditions of the Grummentum tribe also bowed their heads in shame.

In Turii, Amendolara, war was a painful thing.

However, since Davos, it seems that victory is easy, which makes everyone have an illusion: Dionysian soldiers are invincible!

This made everyone start to get a little arrogant.

But Davos did not lose his prudence. He clearly remembered that when Rome began to conquer the Italian mainland, the biggest obstacle encountered was not the Greek city-states on the coast, nor the sturdy Gallic tribes in the north, but the Samo in the central mountains. The Nai people, when the Roman heavy infantry, who dominated the plains, attacked the Samone people in the mountains, could hardly move an inch.

Davos certainly didn’t want to repeat the mistakes of Rome.

“Aren’t we going to attack Lucania? Lord Consul, don’t forget that you promised us to occupy the Lucania area!” At this time, someone stood up and questioned Davos.

It’s Polyxis!

Kunogolata, Burkes and others all frowned, Kapus, Amintas and the others were even more hesitant, but Davos looked calm: “We don’t attack the Lucania region, we don’t. Indicates that we are about to give it up. Potentia and Pixis went to war, and undoubtedly the most affected were the small tribes scattered in the lands near Grummentum and the common people in the city. Hermon told me, flee to The Lucanians of Niutum say that both Pixis and Potentia are plundering their cattle, sheep, and possessions, and are forcibly recruiting them as vanguards…”

“Yes, my lord consul. These are When people arrive at Niutum, they see that the Lucanians who have become citizens of Dionia are very rich and envious! They are now eager for Grummentum to restore peace, so that they can live in the powerful Under the protection, continue to live a quiet life.” Hermon said solemnly: “The only one who can help them realize this good wish is our Dionia!”

“So please send someone to Grummentum.

There are many activities nearby, and it is best to sneak into the city, so that these Lucanians who have been hurt by the war can understand this!” Davos instructed.

Hermon nodded yes.

“Bagule, after you go back, tell Sesta to gather all the Lucanian young people in Niutum, and you will conduct assault training according to the original Lucanian combat method. However, the organization of the troops is the most important. It’s better to stick to the current form, because it will be more disciplined. In addition, it must be kept secret so that the enemy in the north cannot know.”

Davos’ words made Bagule excitedly say: “When will we attack?”

“Wait for the opportunity.” Davers spit out a sentence, then looked around the crowd, and said firmly: “I would rather let Portentia, Galagu Soo becomes a vassal of Dionia, and we cannot let Grummentum out of our control! The location of Grummentum is very important, and it controls the upper passage to the north, east, and west of Italy. Onia owns it

!”

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Crotone’s troops had just arrived in the Siriting, after gathering a small amount of reinforcements sent by Trina and Siriting, UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com continued south. .

The Crotone fleet has been sailing southwards, and has already passed the Celestial Court, and has almost reached the sea near Coulonia.

At this time, the clipper in the forefront of the reconnaissance sent back a message: The Lochry fleet is now on the sea ahead, and there are about o ships!

Crotone Admiral Askamas immediately ordered: the fleet slowed down the ships, lowered the sails, lined up the ships, and prepared to fight!

Soon, the warships that received the order gathered together to form a formation with the three-tiered oar warship in the center, and the other large and small warships were arranged on both sides, sailing as close to the coast as possible, because it was the east wind at this time, although it fell. The sails can still use the wind to save the sailors some effort, so the fleet tried their best to seize the upper wind position.

Before the formation was over, Locley’s fleet appeared on the sea less than a mile away from them.

Askamas decisively ordered: speed up the ship, prepare to attack!

From west to east, Crotone’s fleet is divided into five columns, each with ten ships, ready to rush into the enemy’s line of defense with extremely fast ships, and then use the advantage of more ships to achieve one-on-one Or two-on-one catch-and-fight (this was the usual naval tactic created by the Athenians to fight more and fight less).