Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 780

[Chapter 126 Roman Reinforcement]

“Not anymore?! They went to attack Ostia?!” Paulus asked in surprise.

“The specific situation is not clear, I have sent a scout to Ostia to investigate.” Mejus said with a worried look.

“I hope Ostia can withstand the enemy’s attack! I hope that the dictator Camillous can lead his troops back as soon as possible!” Paulus now regrets the easy battle with the Dionians yesterday, which led to the current army He suffered heavy losses, the morale of the soldiers was low, and he could no longer lead the army to fight. He sighed and turned to ask: “How are the Ravinims?

” , robbed them of their food, but did not harm them. Our cavalry had released them, but they did not know where the Dionysian army went.” Mejus

was talking, but saw the guards hurrying. Pushing the door and entering: “Two generals, a messenger has come from Rome City, saying that there is a very urgent request to see you!”

“Quickly invite him in!” The two looked at each other and felt a little uneasy.

“The Roman Senate ordered, ‘In view of the fact that the Dionysians took Ostia yesterday, and are now marching on the city of Rome, Rome is in danger! Paulus, Megios, Pantheus three A general should immediately lead his troops and rush back to rescue the city of Rome!”

Lost Ostia?

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Did the Dionians go straight to Rome?

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These words were like five thunders, and they were completely shocked. They never imagined that the military action of the Dionysians would be so fast and bold. At this moment, they regretted even more rashly with the Dionysians yesterday. battle.

But no matter how difficult the current situation of the army is, they must return to help immediately, or if Rome falls, everything will be over.

The two quickly reached an agreement, and then explained the situation to Panthius, who was in bed, and asked him to temporarily sit in Antium.

Then, the two began to recruit soldiers, but they soon encountered a problem: Antium, as a newly occupied town by Rome, was used by the Senate as a colonial city, and tens of thousands of people in and around Rome had no land. The civilians who migrated to the town were allocated land here, and they were the main component of Antium’s 10,000 garrison.

Due to the short time, the city had not yet formed its own council, and the main town affairs had to be decided by Paulus, the military commander of Antium appointed by the Senate.

However, it was impossible for Paulus to take away the vast majority of the citizens of Antium, because under the pressure of the army, the Roman civilians who had been allocated land must first protect themselves in Antium. Umm’s newly allocated property.

Therefore, Megios persuaded the citizens nicely, while Paulus threatened them with Roman law and power. One of them scolded the red face and the other scolded the black face. It took a lot of effort to finally recruit them. More than 5,000 Roman civilian soldiers had been terrified by the Dionysian army.

By the time they left the city, it

was already afternoon, but Paulus and the others did not lead the team to Rome immediately, but passed through Satnicum and Villitre first, because after the defeat yesterday, many soldiers fled. With the two new colonial cities and the soldiers left behind in the cities, Paulus and Megios could recruit a lot of soldiers to strengthen their rescue team.

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Paulus hurriedly led his army away from Antium, not knowing that a huge fleet appeared again on the sea near the port of Antium, and their destination It is the port of Ostia.

The crow ships of the Third Fleet all went to Rome along the Tiber River, leaving behind fast three-deck oars and other small and medium-sized warships, a total of more than 80 ships, which were pulled in the sea north of the port of Ostia. Open the cordon to escort the arrival of the entire fleet.

“This is the port of Ostia in Rome? It’s too small.” The merchant ship approached the port, and Theos, the great iron merchant from the Kingdom of Dionia, who was standing on the bow, looked at the approaching pier, and couldn’t help showing disappointment. color.

“Now what you see is a port that has been expanded many times. Ten years ago, the port was even smaller.” Said Sostatus, president of the Turii Chamber of Commerce. As a big seller in the kingdom, he has a wide range of sales channels. He has been to Ostia many times.

“It doesn’t matter if the port is big or small, but why are there so few laborers in the port?” The pottery merchant Dick Boris, who had just stepped out of the cabin, looked surprised, and he said anxiously, “The fleet that came with us is fully loaded. All kinds of materials, just so many people to unload the goods, when will the goods be unloaded?!”

As he was talking, he saw thousands of strong men lined up in the distance and came to the dock.

“Look, His Majesty has long thought of this issue and sent troops to unload the goods for us.” Sostatus laughed.

The first to dock at the pier was not a merchant ship, but several large passenger ships, and the elders from the Senate took the lead in disembarking.

The court secretary Henipolis was already standing on the pier and greeted them with a smile: “Lord Asistes! Lord Antrapolis! Lord Telis! Lord Nicomachus! … Welcome You have come to Ostia in Latium!” The

elders also returned their greetings.

“Is Your Majesty in the city?” Asistes asked.

“Your Majesty has already led a large army to attack the city of Rome, so I didn’t come to meet you.” Henipolist explained.

“Starting to attack the city of Rome now?!” The elders were all surprised. They were not senior generals of the Dionian army, and it was impossible to know the battle plan made by Davos, but after they decided to come to Ladium, they They have all had a special understanding of the situation here. Of course, they know the position of the city of Rome in the Latinum area. It is a large city with a population of more than 100,000 people. Will it be captured so easily?

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Moreover, Rome went deep inland and was far from the coast. After His Majesty Davos took Ostia, he directly led his army into the heartland of the Latinum region. Wouldn’t it be too dangerous?

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Henipolis could see the surprise and worry in their hearts, but he didn’t elaborate. Instead, he raised a papyrus scroll bound with black cloth strips and said, “Lord Telis, Your Majesty has appointed you as Oss. The interim administrator of Tia is responsible for governing the most important port city in the Latium region, ensuring the foreign trade, material transshipment, and the smoothness and prosperity of the sea and river passages of the Roman city of Ostia…”

He said, The appointment letter was handed to Telis.

Tellis hurriedly took a closer look.

Henipolis said to the others: “When you are in Ostia, you can help Lord Tellis to govern this city, and this can also help you to understand the situation in the Latium area in advance, until your majesty captures Rome. After the city, you will go to the city of Rome.”

Listening to the tone of Henepolis’s words, His Majesty is very confident in capturing the city of Rome!

Asisters and the other elders looked at each other calmly, and then they all expressed their understanding.

At this time, Telis, who had read Davos’ warrant, asked suspiciously, “Your Majesty asked me to manage Ostia, but there seems to be no one in this port except our army!”

“There was originally an appointment in the port. Three thousand laborers and slaves, but today most of them are sent to relocate the warships of the Third Fleet, have gone to Rome, and they will return soon. Your Majesty has made a promise to give slaves freedom and allow laborers Join Dionia with slaves and become our citizens. In addition, thousands of Ostians are imprisoned in the city…”

Henipolis said here, suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said: “That’s right. , Lord Theris, your majesty let me remind you that although Ostia has few small people, its location is very important for our expedition army! After the Romans relax, they will definitely Come and fight for it with all your strength! Therefore, although there are 3,000 defenders in the city, it is still a little short, but now the army has to attack the city of Rome with all its strength, and it is temporarily unable to increase the strength here. Therefore, Lord Telis, you must ensure that the Austrian The safety of Stya City is the top priority, and this is the key to Dionia’s conquest of Ladium!”

After hearing this, Telis’s face became a little more dignified, and he fell into contemplation.

The reason why Davos chose Telis to be the chief executive of Ostia was because he was different from other non-military system elders, he had long accepted military service in Turii. He trained and eventually became the captain of the reserve team. Therefore, he not only knew the military system of Dionia very well, but also had rich command experience. In the position of the chief executive of Ostia, he could play both of his aspects. specialty.

Of course, Asisters is also a political talent with both civil and military skills, but Davos has other uses for him.

“Okay, my lords, my task has been completed.” Henipolis’ tone became lighter, and he pointed to the entourage beside him and said, “He will take you to the city hall in the city, where there are several subordinates. I’m waiting for you to give orders, Lord Telis. The accommodation of the adults and officials, the arrival of the caravan, the transportation of goods… and so on have to be handled by you. In order to wait for you, I have already delayed for a long time. I don’t have much time, now I’m going to Rome to fight such an important battle against the city of Rome. If I can’t witness it with my own eyes, how can I write the next biography of His Majesty!” Henipolis said, salutes everyone , then jumped on the warhorse brought by his followers, and flew away with a group of cavalry.

The rest of the group stood on the pier, looking at each other for a while.

Telis came back to his senses and saluted the crowd and said, “My lords, I have to ask you to help me take over this new town of Dionia together.”