Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 899

[Chapter 246 Retreat and Attack]

Sekelian was taken aback: “You want to give up Serinus?!”

“Of course Serinus cannot give up, otherwise the 100,000 army of Carthage can easily pass here and march eastward, and you We have also lost a naval base that can hold a foothold in western Sicily, and the threat to the western coast of Sicily will also be greatly reduced.” Leotizides explained patiently: “However, our main force has always stayed at Serinus. In the city, the Carthaginians can confidently and boldly attack the places where our defense is empty. My plan is to leave a few thousand soldiers to defend the city of Serinus. Many soldiers, sail to Gera, unite with the armies of the friendly nations, defeat the Carthaginian army that is attacking Agrigento, and remove its threat to my Dionysian domain and our friendly city-states.”

“Leaving only a few thousand .

Soldiers defending Serinus will be able to defend the attack of the Carthaginian army?” Sekelian was a little worried.

“We have been strengthening the city’s defenses during this time, and there should be no problem holding it for more than a month. By then, the battle situation may change.” Leotizides said calmly.

After hearing this, Sekelian pondered for a while before he made up his mind: “Since you have decided to implement this plan, as a military force that is also defending the security of Sicily’s territory, our Sicilian fleet can assure you of two things

. First, our fleet will do its best to cooperate with the defenders of Serinus to defend the city, such as intercepting Carthaginian grain ships, sending fleet infantry to harass the rear of the Carthaginian army, and even at the most dangerous time, Send fleet infantry to assist you in defending the city; secondly, I can guarantee that if Serinus is breached, our navy will do its best to make the remaining defenders evacuate safely and return to Catania.”

Leotti Des was a little moved, and even his voice fluctuated: “Thank you very much!”

“If you want to thank me, then quickly defeat the Carthaginian army that attacked Agrigento.” Cykrian replied with his head raised.

After sending Sekelian away, Leotidides stood at the entrance of the hall for a while, Mukru said with a smile: “It is said that Lord Sekelian is arrogant and difficult to speak, but it seems that he is actually Makes sense.”

Leotidides didn’t answer the words, went back to his seat again, picked up the map and took a closer look.

Muklu secretly laughed: Compared with the famous Sekelian in the navy, the commander in front of him is even more difficult to contact.

Mukru knew that Leotides could spend most of the day just by looking at the map, so he hurriedly called the servants to bring breakfast to the hall.

Leotizides quickly finished his breakfast, and then asked Mukru to arrange reinforcements for Agrigento.

As soon as Mukru walked out of the hall, he ran into Sekelian, who was walking quickly.

“Lord Sekelian, you are—”

“Just received the report from the Clippers, the Carthaginians have occupied Agrigento!”

“Agrigento has fallen?!” Leotizides suddenly stood up.

“The Carthaginians not only captured Agrigento, but also slaughtered the entire city. Only a small number of Agrigento people fled to Econom by boat.” Sekelian said in a serious tone: “You The plan to transport reinforcements cannot be implemented.”

Although this sudden news disrupted Leotidides’ plan and did not make him too flustered, he pondered for a while, and then said: “Please continue to carry out the plan of transporting troops,

But the destination is Gela.”

After the Carthaginian army occupied Agrigento, the city-state to the east was Econom, but this small town was completely defenseless, and next to it was Gera , and to the west of it is Minoa, why just reinforce Gera instead of Minoa?

Cykrian still understood this, because after the siege of Serinus by the Carthaginian army, Leotizides considered that Minoa also faced the threat of the Carthaginians (Selinus and Mi Germay between Noahs is just a small town without a city wall, and there is no army stationed at all), so it has not been allowed to send reinforcements, and now the defense force in its city can support at least a period of time.

Thinking of this, he asked solemnly: “Send reinforcements to Jera, are you still going to continue the next plan?”

Leotidides

did not hesitate: “As long as the Carthaginian army in Agrigento continues to attack Econom or Gera, we must rush to fight it, this is our only chance!”

Klian stared at the expressionless Leotidides. He suddenly admired the man’s decisiveness in the face of adversity, and felt that he was similar to him in some respects. He coughed, stood up, and said: “Okay, when you are about to lead an attack, please notify the Sicilian fleet to escort you.”

After Sekelian left, Leotizides turned his head to Mukru and said in a deep voice: “Send a messenger to Catane immediately. , let Cypros apply to the Ministry of Military Affairs to transfer the 7th Corps to Sicily.”

“Huh?” Muklu was a little surprised. Through this period of contact, he knew that Leotizides was a proud commander. If Before the critical moment, he would not ask the Seventh Legion for help, and now is the critical moment?

Leotides didn’t seem to realize that his words stirred up waves in the adjutant’s heart, and he still explained with a blank expression: “The Carthaginian army that occupied Agrigento did not only attack Econom or Miriam. Noah’s two options, they can also go directly north into the mountains again, meet the army there, capture Enna, then move eastward, break through the defenses of Hena and Hebita, and invade the Catania Plain… Muklu

felt nervous after being analyzed by Leotidizides. He thought about it and said, “If the Carthaginian army does not go to the south coast, but directly opens up to the central mountainous area, it would be too risky.” ”

It’s a bit of an adventure, but we also have to take precautions.” Leotizides pointed to the map and said, “Now our main force is in Serinus, and there are only a few thousand soldiers in the Catania Plain. , they also have to guard against Syracuse in the south, and they have no spare capacity to support the Sikeles. To be honest, in my heart, the Sikeles are far more important than these Greek city-states on the south coast. Once the Carthaginians occupied This area, from Naxos to the ally Leotine, will be under the threat of the Carthaginian army, and it is difficult for us to prevent them from invading, so in order to ensure the safety of the Sicilian territory , to ensure that the people can harvest food smoothly during the autumn harvest, and to allow our Eighth Legion to fight the Carthaginian army without any scruples, but to let the Seventh Legion go south and sit on the Catania Plain.”

“I understand, I’ll arrange it right away!” Mukuru replied.

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In the middle tent of the Carthaginian camp, Marco frowned and said, “The crew can carry out Exchange, but not the soldiers.”

“”My lord, but the Dionysians have captured nearly ten thousand Phoenicians, far more than we have captured, and that’s why they asked us to take our captives. The Greek soldiers also—”

“Are you my messenger or the Dionian messenger!

Put these soldiers back and strengthen the Dionysian army, am I a fool!

I don’t agree with this one, you go back and talk to them again.

When the

messenger saw that Marco got angry, he could only pretend.

Watching the messenger withdraw from the tent, Marco sat on the chair panting heavily. After calming down a little, he said to the adjutant next to him, “Go tell me.” He, I agreed to the agreement, and immediately arranged for a prisoner exchange.

”

“Your Excellency, didn’t you just say–”

“Go and execute, isn’t it just 2,000 Greek soldiers, give them to them!”

I’d like to see how the Dionians resist my army of 100,000!

”

“Mage, what makes you so angry?”

“The tent opened, and Pomirka walked in.

“Of course the Phoenicians from the motherland!”

Marco rolled his eyes and said sarcastically: “In the case of having an advantage, UU reading www.sonicmtl.com was still repelled by the Dionysian fleet, and such an excellent opportunity was wasted in vain. These People are stupid!

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“This naval battle is indeed very regrettable. The fleet of the mother country obviously underestimated the Dionysians, but after this battle, the Dionysian fleet may not be able to harass the western seas for the time being. We Carthage and the surrounding allies can breathe a sigh of relief! Based on this, we should also be grateful for coming here to help our mother country fleet!” Pomirka reminded him with a smile: “Not to mention our mother country. They brought more than just the fleet, they also promised to continue to provide us with gold, silver and supplies to help us finally defeat the Dionysians!”

Margo snorted, because he thought of this, He changed his mind again, otherwise these people protesting to the Carthage Senate every day would only affect his prestige.

“You asked me to come, what’s the matter?” Pomirka asked again with a smile.

“Oh, that’s right.” Marco finally remembered, motioned Pomirka to sit down first, and then said solemnly: “Although the Phoenician fleet was repelled by the Dionysian fleet, they still managed to stop Dai. The Onian’s plan to reinforce Agrigento in time…Although I haven’t received the news yet, I believe that Hasdrubal led more than 20,000 soldiers and will be able to quickly capture the weak Agri Zhento City. Now that the situation is favorable for us, our huge army should not all gather under the city of Serinus, but should seize this favorable opportunity and continue to expand the results, so I hope that you will lead the army to the city. Attack Minoa!”

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