Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 764

[Chapter 110 Landing in Ladrum]

At this time, the commanders of the legion sent an order: let the soldiers temporarily take off their armor, put down their weapons, and then sit on the ground to rest, eat some rations, and recover their strength.

As soon as the order came out, the entire four-mile-long army formation was like dominoes, and the soldiers all fell down in the blink of an eye.

Amintas, Lizaru, and the others did not dare to be careless at this time. Ryders sent all the cavalry to investigate the movements around them and guard the security of the army formation.

The Dionysian army on the coast didn’t wait long. When the sun turned to the west, the southernmost soldiers cheered first: “Our fleet! Our fleet is here!! The army led by His Majesty is about to arrive. !!!…”

In order to carry out this difficult task, the soldiers marched for a long time and went deep into the enemy’s rear, so yesterday, the legion commanders told the officers of the plan and purpose of this operation in detail. The officers at all levels informed all the soldiers, so the soldiers had great enthusiasm to endure fatigue and go on a long march.

Therefore, when they saw a black warship appearing on the sea in the distance, they immediately thought: behind the Dionysian fleet must be a huge fleet full of soldiers.

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The guesses of the soldiers were correct. The Dionysian Third Fleet continued to sail forward, followed by the fleet that covered the sea, and they turned their bows one after another. Drive towards the beach.

Adoris sat in the boat, looking out at the beach in the distance, where he could not see the heavily armed legionnaires on the shore, but could only see a thick black line on the coast extending infinitely to both sides, and on the black line There was a little bit of golden light mixed in it… Adoris knew that it was the flag shining.

On this troop carrier, the captain instructed the helmsman to adjust the course. 50 soldiers sat on both sides of the hull, assisting the sailors to row the oars together. Matters that must be followed after landing.

After he finished speaking, he also emphasized with a serious expression: “Have you all remembered?!”

“Remember!!” The soldiers responded in unison.

Timmamanras looked at Adoris, and Adoris immediately said loudly: “I remember, squad leader, don’t worry!” As soon as he remembered the last time he was beaten with the cane, his buttocks throbbed, and it was almost a pain in the ass. He missed the battle to the north, so how could he dare to disobey orders and violate the military law.

At this time, it was the high tide period, and the boats were moving very fast by the tide.

It didn’t take long for Adoris to see the soldiers on the coast: most of them were sitting on the ground, taking off their armor and wearing only black linings, drinking water and eating rations,

while facing the sea Watching, there are a few people waving their arms towards the sea, shouting excitedly…

Adoris was fascinated when he heard Timmamanras shout: “Get ready to go ashore!

” He and his comrades immediately picked up the belongings placed under their feet, quickly put on the armor, hung up the short sword, carried rations, picked up the long shield, javelin, and stab gun, and watched the boat approaching the white sandy beach, and then the hull of the boat. Suddenly, the smooth bottom of the boat had landed on the land, and the helmsman immediately locked the rudder, pulled out a long rod from the boat, plunged it back into the sand, and supported it to prevent the boat from retreating.

There was no need for an order from the team officer. The soldiers who were ready to go jumped off the boat one after another, stepped on the cool sea water, and quickly came ashore. The team leader Timamanlas quickly gathered the soldiers, and then took them with them. Approaching

other detachments…

The seaside was full of troop transport ships, and soon the stretch of beach was also full of Dionian Legionnaires in black helmets and black armor, and the flags were also erected. Leading the soldiers under his command, looking for the company and brigade he belongs to, the beach is full of people and lively, but it does not appear to be very chaotic, because the soldiers carried by this wave of docked ships belong to the second army. , considering that in the entire Dionysian army, in addition to the first legion, the second legion is more well-trained and more disciplined, so in this landing, Davos will let the ship carrying the soldiers of the second legion The team is in the forefront, landing first, completing the assembly as soon as possible, and clearing obstacles for the subsequent troops.

Subsequently, the docked ships began to withdraw from the beach one by one to make room for subsequent fleets to dock.

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The commanders of Armintas, Lizaru, Ledes, and Kuchias, who are less than 400 meters away from the beach, are also closely watching the first The landing situation of the Second Corps, I watched the troops that first landed on the shore from being scattered and messy at first, to gathering into small columns one by one, and then gathering into eight or nine large columns. The various places of the army quickly gathered together to form a large square…

Amintas and the others were all relieved. Although their troops had already formed a formation to protect the landing this time, after all, such a large-scale landing The action was the first time for them even experienced, and King Davos personally led the team. In case of any accident… Everyone’s pressure is still a little big, and it seems that everything is going well now.

“Matonis did a good job!” Amyntas praised, and only a veteran senior general like him who participated in the expedition to Persia would dare to evaluate a legion commander of the same level in public.

This is, there is a scout galloping: “Report to the commander, five miles to the south, a Roman army of about 7,000 people is marching here!”

“Report to the commander, six or seven miles to the southeast, there are near The Roman army of 8,000 people is coming here!”

“The Romans are finally here!” Lizaru said, his tone full of excitement.

“They came just in time!” Amintas glanced at the second wave of ships approaching the coast: “Notify the brothers immediately and prepare to fight!”

“Woo! Woo! Woo!…” The bugle sounded, and The resting soldiers quickly began to wear armor under the urging of the team officers. The Second Corps, which was lining up on the beach, heard the sound of the trumpet, and immediately accelerated the speed of assembly…

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After receiving the report of the scout, Paulus felt extremely uneasy. The sense of responsibility prompted him to immediately lead 7,500 soldiers to the north. After more than two hours of fast marching, the army had reached Lavenim, and he slowed down. Marching speed, because he knew that Dionysian’s army was not far ahead, and the scout cavalry he sent before was expelled by the enemy cavalry near here, and at the same time, he also waited for the arrivals from Satnicum and Victoria. Littleley’s army.

This time, Dionia’s cavalry did not obstruct the front, and the Roman army marched smoothly. Paulus, who was riding in front of the team, was able to see hundreds of ships floating on the sea, some of which were surging along the tide. Toward the coast, some left the coast and rowed to the far sea. The density of ships completely covered the blue water…

Paulus’s heart became anxious again, and the reconnaissance cavalry sent out quickly returned: “Report to the general, the enemy There are no less than 20,000 people in formation two miles away!”

Paulus was shocked: there were not so many Dionian troops in Wolsey, did some of their soldiers landed from the sea and joined the army. in the team?

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Thinking of this, Paulus became even more anxious, and regretted that he was late, but he did not dare to immediately lead an army of less than 10,000 people to attack, and ordered the troops to stop advancing and start forming an array on the spot.

It didn’t take long for Satnicum’s troops to arrive. The main general who led the army was also the city’s defender, Mejus, whose full name was Mejus St. Pronius Aslio. The 50-year-old was born in a prominent family of St. Pronius. After the Celts occupied Rome, he stayed to hold the Capitoline Hill. The Senate appointed him as the defender of Satnicum. Fancy him war experience, and tough character.

At this moment, he, who has always been stable, was struggling to restrain the warhorse that was galloping fast in front of Paulus, and at the same time asked eagerly: “Where is Dionia’s army?! How many people?!”

Paulus pointed forward, Said: “Dionia’s fleet is making a big landing on the coast ahead, and their troops in Wolsey are also lined up in front to protect their landing. According to the report of the scout, there are about 20,000 of them. And you and I both know that their reinforcements in Wolsey are no more than 10,000 people, so…”

Meijus looked at the Diorian fleet that was busy on the sea in the distance, his face was gloomy, and he said in a deep voice: “You and my army add up to less than 20,000 people, and as time goes on, There will only be more and more Dionysian soldiers ashore, and we will fight against them rashly. If we fail, the army in the west of Rome that can contain the Dionysians will be greatly weakened, and the situation will become Very bad…”

“I think so too.” Paulus was also worried, he hesitated to remind: “But… if the Dionians are allowed to land here successfully and invade our territory and the territories of the Latin allies, Poisoning our people, and even threatening Rome… The Senate and the Roman people probably won’t forgive us!”

Megius was stunned for a moment, then sighed: “Let’s talk about it after Panthius comes. … When I set off from Satnicum, I received a message from his messenger that he would arrive with 10,000 soldiers.”

“10,000 soldiers?! He’s too bold. What if the Ursi attack Villitre?!” Paulus was shocked, but then he thought about it: Villitre is deep inland, and is located northeast of Sartnicum, not everyone has a card As daring as Mulhouse, he bypassed Antium and Satnicum in the front and attacked Vilitre directly, not to mention that the Dionian army was in front, and most of Wolsey’s soldiers ran away. Go to the aid of the Helniki people, where there are surplus troops to harass the Roman towns.

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