Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 787

[Chapter 133 Storming the City of Rome (5)]

Davos sat in the center of the tent, and in front of him stood a large wooden board, which drew a detailed map of the city of Rome. Thormid led the young staff to record the battle reported by the scout, and then Mark it on the map with icons and numbers.

“Your Majesty, the scout found four or five hundred Roman soldiers about ten miles east of Rome, probably from Fidenae…”

“Your Majesty, there is a Latin city-state 15 miles from the southeast corner of Rome. Our troops are gathering, and now there are about a thousand soldiers…”

“Your Majesty, a Roman army has appeared in the southwest of our camp, with about 5,000 people…”

“According to the third legion sent across the river The courier reported that their scout found that the Roman colonial city of Viai had dispatched nearly 2,000 Roman soldiers, and several Etruscan city-states such as Casrera and Tarcuna had also sent two or three of them each. Hundreds of reinforcements, they are now rushing to Weiai…”

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Davos listened to the report of the staff and looked at the map: the map was filled with red and black dots, and the red dots represented the Roman army and Rome. Reinforcement, the black dots represent the Dionysian army, each dot marks a thousand people, it can be seen that the red dots are concentrated in the city of Rome, and the black dots are concentrated outside the city of Rome, encircling the red dots, and outside the black dots , after a period of time, a few red dots will be added, and they will gradually converge into a larger encirclement, gradually encircling the black dots… This is a battle of encirclement and anti-encirclement, which is related to the life and death of both parties.

Davos’s expression remained calm all the time, and the young staff officers, including Klotokatax, seemed a little nervous as the news continued to come, and even Thormid couldn’t hold back his breath. , he stepped forward and said: “Your Majesty, judging from the current battle situation, our second army and fourth and fifth army are the best offensive, they are likely to attack the city first, but … Roman reinforcements are constantly Come, especially this Roman army—”

Thormed first pointed to the flower-like pattern of five red dots drawn together on the map to the southwest of the Dionysian Army Camp, and then moved his finger to the Third Army Camp on the north bank of the Tiber River. To the north, there are three or four red dots that are connecting together, saying: “And here, I am afraid it will become a big trouble for our siege army! Are we taking action first and destroying this Roman army first to relieve us Not many defensive troops?” Tolmid’s hand finally landed on the flower-like pattern again.

Davos nodded slightly, and then said slowly: “Tormide, your opinion is correct, but we must first understand the movements of this Roman army before we can take the correct response. Let’s not panic, panic. It’s the enemy, because we have the initiative in this battle.”

Davos’s tone contained a hint of lessons, but Thormid was reminded, and his expression immediately relaxed a little.

And the dignified atmosphere in the tent also began to dissipate. The

staff members were recording data and discussing something in a low voice. Henipolis observed the crowd and described the scene in the tent at this time with his pen. Thor Mead also exchanged some plans for the next battle with Davos, while Clotokatax stood in the tent, ready to welcome the arrival of the scout.

And this time the information brought by the reconnaissance cavalry shocked him: “Report! The number of the Roman army in the southwest has increased to…about 8,000 people!”

Just as he finished speaking, Davos said in a deep voice: “Don’t panic.”

Davers calmed Klotokatax’s panicked mood with an encouraging smile. He immediately replied, “Yes!”

The staff also exclaimed when they heard it. 8,000 people?!”

Thormid looked at the map carefully, and then said nervously: “Your Majesty, it seems most likely to be Tustron, Aricia, and Boviné and other Latinos. The reinforcements sent by the city-state, they joined the Roman army!”

Davos’s expression remained unchanged, and his words were still calm: “The place where this Roman army is located is close to Lake Alba, that area has always been the center of the Latins, although the city of Alba Longa has long been destroyed by the Romans. However, it is said that the annual celebration of the god Jupiter worshiped by the Latins – the Latin holiday is always held on the Alba Mountains, so there are many Latin tribes living near the Alba Lake, it seems that they still have spare capacity Send reinforcements… But this is just right, the fish are all gathered, and we can catch them all in one go!”

Davos’ confident tone reminded Thormid of one thing, he calmed down a bit, sat back on the wooden chair, and thought about it. After thinking about it, he was still a little worried and said: “Now, I am worried that this Roman army will continue to move eastward and meet the Latin reinforcements in the southeast, in that case…”

“In that case, we are nothing more than mobilizing the army to arrive. To the southeast to intercept the enemy, but for the Romans, this means that they have already reached the periphery of Rome, but they have to spend more time preparing and waiting. Can the Roman citizens who are worried about their homes have this patience? ?” Davos said unhurriedly.

“Your Majesty, you mean… this Roman army is likely to attack us immediately!” Tormid asked eagerly.

Davos was about to answer when Clotokatax’s voice sounded again: “Report, the 8,000-strong Roman army to the southwest of the camp is bypassing our camp and marching north!”

Tormide Hearing this, he immediately stood up and said nervously and excitedly: “Your Majesty, you are right! This Roman army seems to be attacking us, and their target is probably here!

” German’s hand pointed to the southwest corner of the Roman wall on the map, where the soldiers of the Fourth and Fifth Legions were attacking the city, and behind them were the main camp of the Dionysian Army and the west camp (the fourth and fourth legions). The huge gap between the camps of the legions), the Romans could quickly pass through here and directly attack the Dionian army that was attacking the city.

Davos also made the same judgment, so he no longer sits firmly on Mount Tai, but immediately issued an order: “Tormide, I have appointed you as the temporary commander, and immediately lead a brigade of the Fifth Legion who stayed in the camp of the Central Army, One brigade of the Second Corps, two brigades of the Sixth Army, and the First and Second Cavalry Corps, rush there to intercept the enemy! At the same time, I will send messengers to inform the two garrison brigades of the Fourth Army, and rush to Meet you!” The

six infantry brigades plus two cavalry corps are close to ten thousand people, and in terms of strength, they have surpassed the incoming enemy, but Tormid’s face is not happy, but worried He objected: “Your Majesty, there are only two battalions of the Second Army and the Fifth Army left to protect you. It’s too dangerous! And two thousand soldiers can’t defend such a large camp—”

“Don’t worry about my safety. , and don’t worry about the safety of the camp, the more soldiers you bring, the faster you can solve the battle, return faster, and reduce the pressure on the entire battlefield!” Davers said unquestionably, then his face With a smile on his face: “Or are you worried that you can’t command so many soldiers, so you will find a reason to let me reduce it for you?”

Tormid knew that this was Davos’s fierce general, but he also understood that this meant that Davos Firth was not going to change his mind, so he stopped persuading him, and gave Davos a military salute on the spot, and responded forcefully: “Yes, Your Majesty! Please pay attention to your safety too!”

Davos nodded.

Thormid turned around and was about to come out, when Clotokatax, who was beside him, couldn’t help but say loudly, “Father… Your Majesty, I request to participate in this battle!”

The tent suddenly became quiet, and everyone was stunned.

Focusing on the young prince, even Davos himself was a little surprised. Before he had time to speak, Tormide quickly persuaded: “This is not possible! Your Royal Highness, this is too dangerous! Rome! The army came to the rescue in a hurry, and they must be desperate. Our troops seem to be more than the other side, but half of them are cavalry, and it will be disadvantageous to confront the enemy head-on! Your Royal Highness, please stay here and assist Your Majesty in commanding the entire battle. , and finally win the victory over the city of Rome!”

“It’s a danger to me, but it’s not a danger to the other soldiers!” Clotokatax blushed and exclaimed excitedly: “I am a citizen of Dionia! This army is also One of the soldiers in the midst of the battle! Must contribute to the whole battle, not sit here and watch others fight, bleed, and even die!”

Clotokatax said from the heart, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com At this moment, what he thought of was Big Brother Adoris and his comrades who had been training in Turii. They are all fighting or are about to fight in front of them at the moment. He cannot allow himself to be a spectator like a coward. The idea had actually been brewing since he set foot on this land, so his tone was trembling with excitement.

Davos looked at his son, saw the stubbornness in his eyes, he hesitated for a moment, and then simply said, “Go ahead.”

“Your Majesty—” Tomild wanted to persuade again, Davos waved his hand Said: “Clotto is right. Although he is my son, he is also a citizen of Dionia. If someone else’s child wants to serve on the battlefield, of course he will!”

“Thank you father!” Clotocata In addition to being excited, he was afraid that Tormide would continue to persuade him, so he reminded loudly: “Lord Commander, if you don’t set off, the enemy reinforcements will arrive at the city!”

Seeing Davos’ serious expression, Tormid said, He didn’t mean to change his mind, so he had to salute again and said, “Please rest assured, Your Majesty!”

Of course Davos understood what he meant by “rest assured”, and at this time Clotokatax also greeted him After quickly completing the military salute, he hurriedly followed Thormid.