Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 416

[Chapter 83 Decision of the South Italian Alliance]

Ashesias coughed a few times and continued: “…Syracuse camp is about 24 miles east to the city of Xiliting. There are many hills in this direction, but the terrain is generally flat. Therefore, although the Syracuses are staying in the camp today, their mercenary cavalry is on the territory of Silitin, wantonly destroying farmland and orchards, burning down villages and houses, and killing and injuring dozens of our scouts…”

“How many soldiers are in Syracuse’s camp?” Askamas asked.

“According to the observations of the past two days, there are probably more than 50,000 people!” Assias replied.

50,000 people!

Askamas thought for a while, then turned his head and asked, “Lord Felixus, how many enemies did you encounter in Corenia?”

“No less than 40,000 people.” Felixius answered truthfully.

“If you count the troops of Medema and Hibernian, this time the Syracuses attacked our South Italian Alliance’s troops should exceed—” Askamas spit out a number with a serious expression: ” 100,000 people!”

When everyone here heard this number, their expressions were solemn: this is the largest army that has ever appeared in the history of the entire Greek world, not only in Greater Greece, but also in the Western Mediterranean!

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And the number of coalition troops here, if you add Trina’s civic soldiers, is only nearly 60,000.”

Pretinis sighed: “It’s a pity that Lijim was separated to the south and could not join us. Corenia is now besieged again. The most important thing is—”

Pretinis looked at Felixius, Ancitanos said regretfully: “Lord Davos leads Dionia’s main force in the Lucania area. If they all gather in the Celestial Court, we don’t have to fear the Syracuses at all, even if they There are 100,000 people!

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“We kept things simple before. When we made plans, we always thought too much about the good. Once we implemented it, we found that there were so many problems.” It was also to relieve the high-level allies who participated in the discussion at the time: “Some things happened suddenly, which caught people off guard! For example, the invasion of the Samone people was unexpected! It can only be said that Dionysius was for this time. Invasion, I am afraid that preparations have already been made.”

Ancitanos’s words were obviously a bit of a taste of others’ prestige and his own ambition, and Askamas snorted lightly, just about to speak.

Asopias asked first: “When will Lord Davos lead the army back?”

“I haven’t received any news yet. But Lord Davos has never failed in the military. I believe he will soon be We will be able to repel the savage and backward Samonais and quickly come to join us.” Ancitanos comforted.

Felixius took the opportunity to take his words and

continued: “So now we should fortify our camp outside the city of Siridium, forming an horn with the city, standing on the defensive, dragging the army of Syracuse, waiting for the Lord Fuss

will return with his army and fight against the Syracuses again!”

Askamas sneered twice: “Listen, ‘Lord Davos, Lord Davos,’ without Davos, Could it be that all the generals of our Southern Italian Union will not command the war?!”

When Felixius heard this, his face changed slightly.

Ancitanos frowned.

Acersias looked a little worried.

Askamas looked at Felixius with contempt: “I ask you, how long does it take to get from Turii to Potentia?”

“It takes about five or six days to take the most convenient way.” Felixius Although he was angry with what he had just said, he answered truthfully.

“In other words, in terms of days, maybe Davos has just led his army to Portentia. How many days will it take to get here from Portentia?”

“About nine or ten days.”

“Well, ten days, that’s not even counting the days it takes to defeat the Samonites. We Crotones haven’t dealt with the Samonites, but since they are natives living in the mountains, they fight very differently. Like the Brutians, they rarely fight head-to-head in the mountains, but like wolves like to hide and attack, which means it is difficult to repel them with a decisive battle, and it will be over soon War is simply impossible! General Felixius, I know that there are many Brutus in your team, you should know better than me in this regard!” Askamas’s tone was more sarcastic: “Even if Davos’ commanding ability is very strong, and he can return to the Celestial Court within 20 days… This is the shortest time I can give! But in these 20 days, do you think the more than 40,000 enemies who fought with you before? Is it possible to capture Corenia?! I heard that the Syracuses have a siege device called the ballista. In the previous war with Carthage, they used it to capture several Carthage City…”

Felixius’ expression changed again.

Syracuse’s ballista had been captured before, after defeating the Syracuse battalion. The accuracy is not as good as that of Dionia, but its power is much higher. After all, its size is larger than that of Dionia’s siege ballista, and the stone bullets used are naturally larger.

Thinking of Verniris, who was confident in defending the city when he left, Felixius was upset and had to keep silent.

Askamas saw it in his eyes and continued: “If the mixed army of Syracuse and Locri captures Corenia with ballistas, and then rushes to Siriting to meet, they only need to separate A small number of troops are going to besiege Trina, and we have no way to stop it, so how many days can Trina resist?”

Asopia Aston turned pale.

“When Lord Davos really leads the army here, I am afraid that even the outside of Sirius will be in ruins.” Sias couldn’t sit still.

After Pretinis and Asthias looked at each other and reached an agreement, Asthias slapped the wooden table hard, stood up, and said loudly, “My lords, we can’t wait any longer!

We should take advantage of the fact that the two armies of Syracuse have not converged, and we should attack the Syracuse army here first!

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Felixius frowned and asked: “Attack?

How to attack?

!

Do you want to storm the camp of Syracuse?

!

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“Under the gauntlet!”

According to the soldiers who had retreated from the Corta River, ‘they saw the Syracuses crossing the river with a large Syracuse flag erected behind them.

‘The tyrant of Syracuse, that Dionysius should be in this army.

In accordance with the ancient tradition, we gave him a gauntlet and invited him to a battle between two armies.

This tyrannical and arrogant dictator claims to be the ‘master of Sicily’… He should not… should not allow himself to show fear in front of his men and not dare to fight.

Then, the Greek people under his tyrannical rule will see through his cowardice and weakness!

“Acersias said not very firmly.

“That’s a good idea!”

We in Trina will also do our best to send more soldiers to join you.

In this way, the number of our coalition soldiers will greatly exceed the number of soldiers of the Syracuses here!

At this moment, Axopias also took the initiative to make a commitment.

“But Dionysius is very likely to refuse to fight when there is a gap in the strength of his troops.

“Felixius reminded cautiously.

“The Syracuses dare not come out to fight, then we will storm their camp!”

Askamas took the conversation and added: “I have observed the camps of the Syracuses. The camps they built are far less solid than those of the Dionians, and your team is also equipped with crossbows. Cannon!

Then, throw stone bombs at Syracuse’s camp until you force these timid Syracuses to fight!

“As Dionia’s neighbor, Crotone is still more concerned about Dionia’s army.

“That’s right, Lord Askamas, we’ll just do it!”

“Acersias responded excitedly.

“Master Felixius, what do you think?”

“Pletinis’ question made everyone’s eyes focus on Felixius.

Facing everyone’s expectant gaze, Felixius was on pins and needles, but he was unable to answer.

Seeing that everyone’s expressions gradually became impatient, Ancitanos stood up and said, “Masters, please let me and Master Felixius have a few words alone.” The

two walked out of the venue.

Ancitanos brushed off the dust on the steps, and after he sat down, he asked Felixius to sit down too.

Felixius was a little flattered.

He has been in a high position in the Dionian League for several years, but facing a great scholar like Ancitanos alone, Felixius, who was a mercenary, could not help but feel inferior.

“Lord Felixius.” Ancitanos didn’t notice his expression, looked at the square in front of his eyes, and asked in a calm tone, “Are you going to stick to the defensive tactics formulated by Lord Davos?

” Lysius hesitated for a moment, then UU Reading www.sonicmtl.com replied: “Yes. Askamas, Ashesias and their battle plans are too risky, if they fail, the consequences can’t be imagined! And as long as we Stick to the camp and wait for Lord Davos to lead the army back to Great Greece, and then fight against the Syracuses. Whether it is the number and ability of the soldiers, or the commanding ability of the generals, they will win the Syracuses. The safest tactic!”

“The safest tactic? I’m afraid no one in the room would think so.” Ancitanos sighed: “People, when danger comes, you always want to eliminate the danger as soon as possible. Rather than settling down and thinking about longer-term plans… Now that the war is on the lands of the Allies, and their homes are in great danger, our delaying tactics will only make them suspicious and angry, and they will think we Theo The Nians are selfish and allow their homes to be invaded and their people killed without taking any action!… If this continues, the image that Dionia has worked so hard to build in the South-Italian Alliance over the past few years will be ruined. We will lose the trust of the people of these city-states, which is very detrimental to the future development of Dionia!”

“Do we put our soldiers at risk in order to win their trust ?!” Felixus asked rhetorically.

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“Could it be that according to their plan, there is no possibility of victory?” Ancitanos looked at him.