Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 837

[Chapter 183 Amintas’ Concession]

“We should fight with all our strength, but don’t think too highly of the Romans!” Amyntas said confidently: “Our loss yesterday was not small, and it stands to reason that the Romans should continue to attack today to gain more advantages. , but it’s almost noon now, why haven’t the Romans attacked again?!”

Amintas raised his head, looked at the crowd, and said loudly: “I’m sure the Romans lost more, because they attacked the city. Combat! This kind of loss has made it impossible for the Roman army, which has more than 60,000 soldiers to attack for three days in a row, to organize an attack today, and they are afraid!”

“The commander is right!” Telis took over the conversation Said: “According to the news from the city of Rome, Roman civilian soldiers have been fleeing from the camp ahead and fleeing back to the city of Rome in the past two days. And the Roman army includes not only Romans, but also Latin city-states and Etruscan city-states. The Romans may not care about casualties, but can these allied armies withstand such large casualties?!”

“Master Telis is right!” Amyntas said loudly, hitting the back of the chair with his hand again : “The source of the soldiers of the Roman army is complex, and it is not as united as our army. As long as we can repel it a few times, the enemy will probably be scattered, and then it is time for us to attack, so everyone must encourage you. Soldiers, keep on defending, don’t let up, victory will be ours in the end!”

Clotokataxes turned his head to look at Amyntas again, even though his father told him privately, “Amyntas fought too bravely, The consideration of the problem is not detailed and comprehensive, and the army often suffers too many casualties in battle, which makes it unsuitable to be the head coach of the army…” But at this moment, Clotokatax felt that Amintas had a strong energy that was not afraid of failure and was always courageous and enterprising. , can very well inspire the fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers under his command, and play the role of the mainstay at the critical moment.

“Everyone, while the enemy hasn’t attacked today, organize the soldiers and the people in the city to hurry up and try to block the gap! If it can’t be blocked, set up traps near the gap…” Finally, he asked, “What else do you want to add?”

Giorgris immediately said: “Lord Commander, when I came across Lord Stacey Cordas, he asked me to tell you that there are too many wounded in the medical camp, and there are not enough herbs…”

“It’s so important .

Lord Stacey Cordas should come and tell me directly!” Amintas complained, but he completely forgot that he had never called people from the medical camp to attend the military meetings these days, and at other times How could Stacey Cordas see him after staying at the head of the city to fight again.

Clotokatax blinked, and through the contacts in the past few days, he found that this may be one of the biggest shortcomings of Amintas-too arbitrary, and it is no wonder that his father is a little worried about him.

Georgris hesitated for a moment and said, “Master Stacey Cordas has been busy treating the wounded for the past two days, so I’m afraid I can’t find time.” Telis

also said, ”

I’ll send someone in a while.

Go to the port and inform the men of Agums (the great herbal merchant of Turiyi) to see if they have any herbs stored there. If not, have them bring them from the kingdom as soon as possible.”

“Well, I will leave this to you .

Let’s do it.” Amyntas said simply, and then looked at the others: “Are there any other questions? No, just go and perform your task.” As

soon as he finished speaking, a guard hurried away Entering the

hall: “Report Commander, His Majesty the King sent a messenger, saying that there is an urgent military order to convey!”

Amyntas was stunned, and said quickly, “Let him come in.”

After a while, the messenger walked into the hall, Clotokatax recognizes him as Athenarus, a young adviser to his father’s side.

Asinarus quickly glanced at everyone in the hall, then looked at Amyntas, and said respectfully: “Commander Amyntas, all legion commanders and lords, I am under the order of His Majesty Davos to come to Austria. Sitia, convey his latest order!” With that, he held the papyrus scroll tied with black thread in both hands and presented it to Amyntas.

Amyntas unfolded the scroll of papyrus, first with a happy expression on his face, then his expression became solemn, his eyes looked directly at Asinarus, and there was a trace of anger in his words: “Are you sure this is a warrant written by His Majesty himself?! Not What do you mean by the staff?!”

Asinarus said neither humbly nor arrogantly: “Lord Commander, you don’t know your majesty’s handwriting and his seal, right?! Besides, your majesty led the army in person, where is our staff? Dare to give orders without permission!”

“What the hell is going on?” Olivers quickly interjected, seeing that the atmosphere was not right.

“Your Majesty wants us to… evacuate Ostia!” Amyntas slammed his hand on the back of the chair again.

Everyone was amazed: after all, the soldiers fought bloody battles for three days and paid a lot of casualties, and Ostia, which was just trying to defend, actually wanted to give it up, and no one felt it was unacceptable.

Therefore, even Geogris questioned: “Does Your Majesty think we can’t keep Ostia?”

“Your Majesty did not explain the full meaning of His Majesty’s warrant!” Asinarus glanced at Amin Tas, explained seriously: “Yesterday, we have captured Casereira and Viai. The port of Casereira is not far from the mouth of the Tiber, and can accommodate more ships, in view of the continuous storming of the Roman army. Ostia, the casualties of our army have increased. In order to ensure that we have sufficient strength in the next battle, and there is no need to fight with an army that has lost its homeland and has no hope here, Davos Your Majesty just decided—please be careful not to—”

Athenarus secretly sneered at Amyntas here, and then said in a more serious tone: “The soldiers of the three legions quickly retreated to the north bank of the Tiber River, and then from Returning to Rome by land, the other troops, as well as all the people, materials, and prisoners of Ostia will be transferred to Keslera! If possible, completely burn Ostia, and completely cut off the Roman army’s desire to use Ostia. The possibility of the port of Tia will blow their fighting spirit! Lord Telis is in charge of the evacuation of the entire city, and everyone must obey his orders! After arriving at Kethrela, Master Telis took over the administration of Kethleira City Sir… this is the entire content of the warrant, please obey Your Majesty’s order and execute it immediately!”

Just as Asinarus was speaking, Olivers and the others were already reading Davos’ warrant.

“Indeed, His Majesty’s warrant said so!” Olivers said loudly.

“This is good, our soldiers can reduce unnecessary casualties!” Georgris smiled.

In the past few days, due to the continuous siege of the city by the Romans, the arrival of various legions, and Amyntas as the commander… The whole city is revolving around the war, and Telis is more like a general under Amyntas. The command came, the command went, and he was criticized by Amintas because of the incompetence of his soldiers. As the chief executive of this small town, it is impossible to say that he has no grievances.

But the shrewd man would not show the joy of regaining power at this time, so he remained silent, but in his mind he devised a plan for how to evacuate as soon as possible without being discovered by the enemy.

Although Amintas admitted in his heart that the Roman army’s attack had caused a lot of casualties to the troops, but retreating before winning was like admitting defeat before he fought, and he was really unwilling.

Clotokatax saw Amyntas resting his hands on the back of the chair, staring straight at Asinarus, and kept silent. His aura was like a beast ready to pounce at any time. He subconsciously reached out and touched it. Touching the secret order given to him by his father in his arms, he realized at this time that these senior generals who usually greeted him with a smile were not as obedient as he thought at certain critical moments, but he was very obedient to his father. confidence in the prestige.

“Lord Commander, we should carry out His Majesty’s order immediately!” Olivers suddenly shouted again.

Giorgris also went on to say: “Yeah, you should make preparations for evacuation while the Romans are not attacking!

” Looking at Olivers and Geogris, after a while, he said in a desolate way: “Then let Lord Telis be responsible for arranging the retreat…”

After that, he stood up and walked out of the hall.

The rest of the people looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.

If one day, you can lead the army to fight, how can you make these generals obey orders?

Crotokatax was thinking silently…

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Camelus came out of the camp where the wounded were treated, UU reading www.sonicmtl.

com was in a very heavy heart, and the tragic scene of the camp full of struggling wounded lingered in front of his eyes, their painful moans gripping his heart and leaving him in a trance.

“Father, be careful!” Lucius grabbed Camelus, who was about to fall.

“Lucius…you said, I insisted on taking Ostia…isn’t it wrong?” Camelus murmured while supporting his son’s shoulders.

“Father, we don’t attack Ostia, why don’t we attack Rome?! Father, don’t think about it, Titus, Aulus, Quintus all agree with your plan, it’s so difficult now In this case, we can only have hope by forcing Dionysians and us to carry out peace talks by continuously killing and wounding Dionian soldiers and capturing Ostia!” Lucius said solemnly.

“In the past few days, there have been 20,000 casualties!…” Camelus sighed long.

He has always cherished the lives of soldiers, and has always been known for his skillful fighting skills and small casualties. This time, such a large casualty was the result of the plan he made.