Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 634

[Chapter 53 The Dionysian Military Conference (2)]

This is not against my will.

The strict military training of the soldiers of the Eighth Legion in peacetime by the Military Training Department ensures that the soldiers can march quickly and attack the city quickly.

The preparation of food and materials by the Quartermaster Department before the war gave the Eighth Army no worries.

The staff’s collection of intelligence on the tribes and towns of Sikel allows Prosous to know himself and his enemy, and he has a plan…

With Tormide as a lubricant, Davos doesn’t have to worry about the military affairs department. The minister was disappointed, he turned his eyes to the city of Enna on the sand table, and asked, “How many days do you think it will take the Eighth Legion to capture Enna?”

Felixius thought for a while and said, “Although Enna Located in the mountains of Sicily, it is considered a big city among the towns of the Sikelians, but it was not built on a mountain but in a flat mountain. Its walls are not made of stone but wood, so the Eighth Legion The engineering battalion only needs to make a dozen ballistas and siege towers, and they should be able to break through the city. I estimate… no more than six days.”

“Six days!” Davos turned to Capps: “If that’s the case. , the war in Sicily will be over in about a month, and the Quartermaster Department will no longer need to organize manpower to transport baggage.”

“Your Majesty, this is only an estimated time for the end of the battle, and the Eighth Legion may still be in these occupied towns. Stationed for a period of time to stabilize the situation, waiting for the Senate to elect the chief executive and the committee to appoint officials to take over, so the Eighth Legion needs to be stationed in the Sicily area of Sicily for a long time, so the rations provided now are not enough. .” Capps reminded politely.

“Kappus, you are wrong. After the Eighth Legion and its affiliates annihilated the Tanikian tribe and other tribes that were hostile to Dionia, they ordered them to give up on the towns of Kepharoydion and Enna. We will occupy and support the Sikel tribe that is friendly to us.” Davos slowly stated his preconceived idea: “We only occupy the two towns of Hera and Herbita, so that we can directly influence and strengthen Communication with the Sikelians.”

In this way, the two towns of Hera and Herbita are close to Katanai and Naxos, and the Eighth Legion does not need to send too many troops to garrison, and there is not so much food. consume.

Capps breathed a sigh of relief after listening.

Hiros asked, “Is Your Majesty letting the Eighth Legion give up Kepharoydion and Enna because he is worried about Carthage?”

Davos applauded Hiros’ keen political sense in his heart, an excellent military minister It is necessary not only to be proficient in the military, but also to have a good view of the overall political situation in order to control the development of the war, so he explained seriously: “Yes, I am indeed worried about Carthage. Although the envoy of Carthage came to Turii yesterday , expressed to us the request of ‘Carthage is willing to renew the covenant with us’, but we should not be too careless. Although the attention of the Carthaginians is now mainly on Numibia and Iberia, we are in The rapid expansion of Sicily will also arouse their disgust and vigilance, thus affecting the relationship between the two countries! At this stage, we are friendly with Carthage, which is conducive to the stability of the southern part of the kingdom, and

is also of great benefit to our maritime trade. Once the relationship with Carthage is deadlocked, the first ones who will come to protest with me are probably Mersis and Marigi.”

Davos said here, and several people showed different degrees of smiles.

“And the Sikaers are different from the fierce and hard-to-train Samonites. They are deeply influenced by Greek culture and are happy to associate with the Greeks, so as long as we continue to strengthen our influence on them, the Sikaers will eventually become We are a member of the kingdom, so there is no need for us to worry.”

“Your Majesty is right! Having a bad relationship with Carthage will only affect our ‘north expansion’ strategy.” Thormed responded immediately.

“Yeah, the northern part of the kingdom is our focus.” Davos took over the conversation and changed the subject: “How is the war in Downey going? Do you think the war can be ended before this year? ?”

“Your Majesty.” The Minister of Military Affairs, Hiros, had already considered this, and he replied: “Commander Alexis has led the second, fourth, and fifth legions to the central city of Luthenia in Downey. Surrounded, he originally planned to attract the surrounding towns of Downey to send troops to rescue by sieging the city, and defeated these remaining forces of the Downeys in the field. But the Downeys did not come to the rescue, so Alexis decided to concentrate his efforts Breaking down the city of Luceria. Once the city of Luceria is broken, I am afraid that the fighting spirit of the Downey people will be completely gone, and there may even be a situation where they surrender one after another…” Hiros said here, hesitating for a while: “It’s just— ”

It’s just that the walls of Luceria are so thick that if Alexis wants to break through it, he has to do everything he can to achieve his goal. In case, at the critical moment of the siege, Donny’s reinforcements come, not only will it destroy the attack. The city may also lead to the collapse of the entire army.” Davos said calmly and slowly: “So Alexis needs reinforcements.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. Everything is under your control.” Hiros sincerely replied.

Davos smiled slightly, looked around and said, “Dawney’s war can’t be dragged on for a long time, which legion do you think is more suitable to send?”

“Second Legion, because most of the soldiers of this legion are in Turii, it is better to gather them together. It is convenient, and it is relatively close to the battlefield.” Caps suggested.

“The rugby final is currently being held. Some soldiers and team officers of the Second Corps are participating players. At this time, they are dispatched to the battlefield. The movement is too loud. I am afraid that it will cause unnecessary panic among the citizens…” Hiros Express his concern.

“The one closest to the battlefield should be the Tenth Legion, which can be sent to support Downey’s combat troops.” Hieronymus spoke.

“But the Tenth Legion is the latest legion to be established. Almost all the soldiers of the Legion are composed of Puchetti. I’m afraid…” Tormide raised his objection.

“The Downeys are now citizens of Dionia.” Davos reminded sternly, and turned to ask Hieronymus: “How is the training of the Tenth Legion? Can you fight to kill the enemy?”

“No problem, it’s perfectly fine!” Military Training Chief Hieronymus said succinctly.

“Since this is the case…” Davos touched his jaw, pondered for a while, and said decisively: “Sending the Ninth and Tenth Legions over is the easiest way to create a sense of belonging in the war. Back then, Bagule and the others were able to Do it, the current Ninth and Tenth Legions should also be able! With these two Legions, Alexis has enough troops to implement his plan, but this way, the demand for food will be great Increase.”

“Please rest assured, Your Majesty, our quarters will take care of this issue.” Caps immediately stated.

“Okay!” Davos nodded, and then said to Philisius: “I remember that the commander of the tenth legion was Melisanda, right?”

“Yes.” Philisius replied softly.

“Your son is very talented in military affairs. I look forward to his performance on the Downey battlefield.” Davers said with a smile.

Felixius had been silent before, just to avoid suspicion, and now he had to make his own claim.

“At the age when we were commanders of the legion in Melisanda, we were still mercenaries in Asia Minor. In order to feed our stomachs, we had to accept the employer’s request to participate in some dangerous battles… If it weren’t for your majesty, how could we be like this today? Life!” Tormide’s sighed words resonated with several military bosses.

Davos smiled and didn’t participate in this topic. He looked back at the wooden model of Lucenia City in the center of Downey’s territory in the sandbox, reached out and pressed it, and said, “This is the place for today’s military meeting. “It’s still early, so I won’t leave you here for lunch.”

Davers finished speaking, but found that the war room suddenly quieted down. Several people looked at me and I looked at you, with a strange expression.

“Anything else?” Davos asked hurriedly.

Finally, Hiros said: “Your Majesty, about Lord Antonios… We want to intercede for him!”

“Your Majesty, Laodyssian is a daring fellow who often goes to Antonios for help. You also know that Antonios is a man of love. Laodyssian helped him with all his might during the Southern Italian War, but he was his father-in-law. , Sometimes it is really impossible to refuse, this time he has been punished… I hope your majesty can give him a chance to change!” With Hiros’s first speech, Felixius also took the opportunity to say earnestly.

Davos understood now. He glanced at the expectant faces and asked calmly, “Antonios asked you to say that?”

“How is this possible!” Tolmi De hurriedly shouted: “With Antonio’s self-righteous temper, how could it be possible to beg us one by one! We thought he was a good comrade-in-arms who used to fight side by side in Persia after all. That’s why he—— ”

I know about this.” Davos said lightly.

For more than ten years, he has been in a high position, and he has been in the air and nourished his body all the year round. Davos’s own power is increasing. Even if his demeanor is peaceful, Felixius and the others feel a lot of pressure, and they don’t talk anymore.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.” Davos said, making Hiros and the others who felt the pressure secretly relieved.

Court herald Aristiras entered the room and handed a papyrus scroll to Davos.

Davos read it and saw that several people next to him deliberately turned their eyes to other places to avoid suspicion.

He smiled slightly and said, “Sparta has sent Udamidas to lead an advance force to the Kalkidic Peninsula.”

“Who is Udamidas?” Felixius asked curiously. .

“Brother of Phoebedas,” replied Aristillas.