Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 421

[Chapter 88 Meeting with Potentia]

Phoebedas stopped talking, and Dionysius’ arrogance made him, a warrior from the Greek overlord Sparta, uncomfortable.

“Phoebedas, I need your help, the best warrior of Sparta, for the greatest battle that is about to begin in Greek history, so that we can win this battle more easily!”

For Di Onysius’ invitation, Phoebe Das couldn’t refuse, and the phrase “the largest battle in Greek history” was enough to attract him with the greatest enthusiasm.

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Also on this day, Davos asked Lizaru, the 1st Brigade of the Third Army, to lead three heavy infantry brigades, a total of 3,000 men, and a thousand men of Elia to garrison Posse Donia, guarding the nearly ten thousand prisoners at the same time.

For this reason, Davos also sent fast horses to Picocis and informed Antaoris to arrange manpower to escort these prisoners to the rear of Lucania.

He then led another part of the First, Second and Third Corps, totaling some 24,000 men, eastward along the Sele Valley.

The march was not smooth, not only was the road difficult to walk, but also encountered Samonais from time to time.

At the beginning, receiving the report of the spies, Davos thought that the Samonais wanted to use the complex terrain of the mountains to harass the army, so he sent out light infantry and light armored soldiers of the three legions to escort the two flanks of the army. .

Unexpectedly, when the soldiers rushed up, they found that the enemy’s resistance was weak, and they were even easily captured.

The first thing the captured Samonaites did was to open their mouths to eat. They called in soldiers who could understand the Samonei language. Only after inquiries did they find out why they were here, and immediately reported to Davos.

It was only at this moment that Davos knew that the Samonai army outside the city of Portentia had been defeated by the night attack. This was a big surprise!

Originally, Davos just asked Izam to send a lot of mountain scouts to pretend to be the samonai defeated soldiers, intending to infiltrate the samonai camp at night, spread rumors, shake the hearts of the army, of course, if it is possible to burn the samonai people Then the next battle with the Samonites can be regarded as a solid victory. For this reason, he wrote a secret letter to Potentia, hoping to get some help… Of course, this is just an idle move. , he did not have high hopes for success.

Unexpectedly, the Samonais were defeated like this!

This made Davos, who had a clearer understanding of the history of “the Samones were early Roman enemies” in his previous life, a little unbelievable.

But soon the army encountered the reconnaissance team who came back from Portentia to report the news. Davos confirmed the news that the Samonais had been defeated,

and also learned that the company captain of the mountain reconnaissance brigade was in the operation last night. Printols played an important role. He planned the night attack and took the initiative to take the risk to contact Paulette in Potentia City…

After hearing the night attack, Davos couldn’t help but be very surprised.

Appreciating it, he repeatedly praised the investigation team leader: “Lizam, you have a very good subordinate!”

Lizam said seriously: “He is better than me!”

“When the country is in crisis, it is when heroes are born! “Davers was overwhelmed with emotion, and at the same time kept the name Printols in his heart.

Look at these Samonei people who are so hungry that they can barely walk, think about how they went through a night of chaos and fright, the camp was burned down, washed away by the heavy rain, and they ran all the way, tired, hungry, and frightened, where else is there? Half of the fighting power, the battle in Portentia is basically over!

Davos made a judgment, and he felt a lot easier in his heart. He immediately ordered: the light armored soldiers and light infantry of the Legion should attack the Samonais decisively and expand the victory!

At the same time, they sent people to the city of Potentia quickly, and asked Puamote to prepare the camp for the army in advance.

Originally marching in the war zone, the Dionysian Legion would normally stop advancing in the afternoon and start building a camp, but today Davos is going to march boldly and try to reach the city of Portentia within a day.

In the evening, the vanguard arrived outside the city of Potentia, and they were surprised to see: under the dim sky, two “fire dragons” extended parallel to the west mountain pass from Potentia, a full two miles. long.

It was the people of Potentia who held up torches, came to meet the Dionysian army, and lighted the way for the team…

After Davos knew the situation, he rushed forward immediately, and happened to meet Puamot with a group of tribesmen. The leader greeted him: “Dear Davos, all the people of Potentia warmly welcome you to lead the army!” At Polert’s prompt, Puamote respectfully saluted Davos, and the people behind him The leaders also saluted immediately.

Davos did not sit on the horse and accept the respect of his allies, but hurriedly jumped off the horse, quickly returned the salute, and said apologetically and excitedly: “It’s so late, and I lead the army to disturb your silence, it’s really me. It’s your fault! I didn’t expect you to welcome us in such a warm way without regard for your own safety when the territory of Potentia was not very safe. Thank you! The people and the leaders express their heartfelt thanks!!”

“No, Lord Davos! It should be us Potentians who express our gratitude to you Dionian soldiers.” Realizing his painstaking efforts, he felt that the hard work was not in vain, but he did not show it, but said emotionally: “Compared to Dionia’s great kindness in saving Potentia, this little thing we have done is not enough. What is it?”

“We are allies.” Davos smiled gently: “Allies should help each other like brothers!”

“That’s right! That’s right!” Puamote nodded again and again , I wanted to say more, and Polert next to him interjected: “Lord Davos, will our conversation here affect the soldiers’ progress?”

Davos was reminded, and when he looked back, the army had stopped advancing. He hurriedly said,

“I’m so sorry, leaders! Please come here with me.”

“Oh, it was our negligence.” Puamot hurriedly led everyone out of the way of the army.

“Thormid!” Davos shouted back.

“grown ups!”

“Send the order for the drummers and trumpeters to play the Victory March and celebrate this moment of victory with our allies!” Davos exclaimed.

“Understood!” Thormed turned away immediately.

The Dionysian Legion paid great attention to the smoothness of military orders, and strictly stipulated the use of bugles and snare drums to convey instructions. Therefore, there were dozens of trumpeters and snare drummers, and here are two and a half legions, a huge force of 24,000 people. Hundreds of drummers and trumpeters came out.

After receiving orders from Thormid, they all retreated to the side of the road.

As members of the legion who do not participate in combat, they are not only tasked with conveying military orders during the battle. During the march, in order to cheer up the soldiers and forget their fatigue, they will play music to help the march.

For this reason, in the military training of the alliance in peacetime, in addition to training with the soldiers in the phalanx training, at other times they have to gather together to practice music.

Of course, they are also indispensable in the various large-scale celebrations of the alliance, so although they do not directly participate in the battle, they are still respected.

At this time, some of the trumpeters put on bamboo flutes around their waists, while some of the snare drummers put on small copper sticks. Everyone performed their duties and began to play music.

“Victory March” is Davers humming the familiar march melody he remembered from his previous life, and asked the musicians of the alliance to compose and arrange the music. Although it does not have the changeable melody and momentum created by the various instruments of the symphony in the previous life, but in this era It is rare music.

In the silent night, when the lively and cheerful but vigorous rhythm was played, it soon resounded over Potentia…

Potentians felt relieved when they heard it. During this time The sadness of the loss of a loved one and the worry of the destroyed homeland seem to be temporarily put aside, and enjoy the joy and joy of defeating the powerful enemy and winning the victory.

The tired Dionian soldiers cheered up, straightened their chests, and greeted the review of the Allied people with the best mental outlook.

“Legion advance!”

At the forefront of the parade are the 300 Guards of Davos, headed by the acting captain Rodom (Martius was recuperating in Turii), who held the flag representing the supreme commander of Davos with both hands. , UU reading www.sonicmtl.com At the top of the flag is the golden statue of Hades, who wears a crown, sits firmly on the throne, holds a double fork in one hand, and holds a ball in the other. The statue of Hades, this one shows the dignity of the king.

The name of “Davers” is embroidered directly on the black flag under the statue with golden silk thread.

The escort was followed by the corps flag-bearer of the First Legion, who followed not the heavy infantry, but the light infantry and light armour.

This is because the fast-moving light armour and light infantry brigade can respond quickly once they encounter an enemy on a mountain road.

In fact, most of the Samonites captured on the way are their credit.

After the 1st Legion was the Baggage Corps, then the 2nd Corps, and the hundreds of Samonites captured on the way, then the 3rd Corps, and finally some light infantry and light armour and cavalry brigade, the reason why the cavalry was arranged In the end, that is because some sections of the mountain road cannot be ridden at all, and horses must be led on foot. Moreover, the mountain road is narrow. If thousands of horses pick up feces and urine, it will seriously affect the marching speed of the troops behind, and light infantry is mixed with them. Prevent the Samonites from attacking their rear.

The Dionysian army had a clear flag and a strict military appearance. With a relatively neat pace and a high spirit, they were arranged in a seemingly endless long dragon. From this “road of fire” built by the people of Potentia with enthusiasm and cheers pass through.

Although they were wearing black helmets and armor, they were quite stressful, but the smiles on their faces made the Potentians feel relieved.