Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece - Chapter 966

[Chapter 304 Winning Strategies Against Carthage]

Printols smiled and nodded at him.

Alexis smiled back.

At this time, I heard Davos say: “I was a little excited about this proposal at first, but I gave up on him in the end. Why? Because according to the information, the western mountainous area of Sicily, centered on Kepharoytion, is more eastern than the mountain. The terrain in the mountains is higher and the terrain is complex. It will be more difficult for our Dionysian army, whose main force is heavy infantry, to fight and march. Moreover, because of the distance from Catane, the transportation of materials is even more of a problem.

In addition, you It should be clear that there are more than 40,000 Iberian troops in the Carthaginian army. These soldiers are either from the mountain race of Iberia, or they have followed the Carthaginian generals to fight in Iberia for many years, so fighting in the mountains they have Strong combat effectiveness, and more importantly, the current Carthaginian military commander, Marco, took office as the governor of Iberia 10 years ago. He has fought in the wild mountains for 10 years, and he has more experience in mountain combat.

If we fight with the Carthaginians in the mountains, although we avoid the superior cavalry of Carthage, the outcome is still unpredictable. When we have an absolute advantage in strategy, there is absolutely no need to take risks. A large-scale battle in the mountains, you must know that it is likely to decide the fate of the kingdom!”

Davos’s cautious words made Alexis, Olivers and others ponder, and also made Amyntas, Mattonis et al. wonder: what absolute advantage do we have?

“Of course it’s the Navy! Our fleet has an absolute advantage!” Sekelian said confidently.

“Seklian is right, our advantage lies in the navy!” Davos said firmly, and then took out a papyrus scroll: “At the beginning of the banquet, I received a message from the Third Fleet. A battle report of their defeat of the new Carthaginian fleet in Sardinia two days ago!”

Hearing the news, everyone was delighted, and Sekelian rushed forward, took the battle report, and after reading it quickly, he couldn’t help but praise: “What a Midoradus! Under the crisis of ship attack, the Carthaginians suffered a disastrous defeat!”

When the generals passed on each other, Davos said solemnly: “More than 100,000 Carthaginians gathered on the island of Sicily. The military rations consumed in one day are very huge, and their colonial cities in Sicily and the Phoenician allies can never meet their military rations, not to mention that Prosus also destroyed the farmland of these city-states and cut off their rations. Wheat, they even have difficulty in their own survival, so Carthage can only collect food from Africa and meet the daily needs of this huge army by sea.”

“Your Majesty is right! As long as our Sicilian fleet completely cuts off Carthage

We don’t need to fight directly on the sea transportation line between Ki and Sicily, no

matter how many Carthaginian soldiers are, they can only starve to death on this island!” Sekelian interjected loudly.

Davos didn’t care, but said to him with a serious expression: “So next… After the Sicilian fleet is replenished with newly built warships, I ask the Sicilian fleet to strengthen the blockade of western Sicily and intercept all traffic. Ships!

This task is not easy to complete. Although our navy has an advantage, Carthage will do everything possible to get through the shipping route for the victory of this war and for the lives of more than 100,000 Carthaginian soldiers. Sicily The fleet will inevitably be attacked by Carthage from the sea! Sekelian, can you complete this task?!”

“Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will let the Carthaginian fleet come and go!” Klian answered confidently.

“I believe you can do it!” Davos encouraged him, and reminded him softly: “But I hope you can be more cautious and don’t let the fleet be destroyed by the storm again.”

“Yes…” Sekley Ann bowed her head in response.

“Your Majesty!” Amyntas asked eagerly: “According to your plan, is it not necessary for our troops to take the initiative to attack?!”

“Yes!” The faces of senior generals such as Matonis and Olivers showed more or less loss.

Davos took their expressions into his eyes, then looked at Alexis who was silent, and asked, “Alexis, what do you think?”

Alexis looked around, with a heavy voice. Said: “Your Majesty, this war has been going on for more than a year. The soldiers first fought hard in the north, and now they came to the south. They have not been able to rest and have suffered considerable casualties. As far as I know, the light In the region of Turii, almost all the people in the city wear black veils…

Now we will fight against a more powerful Carthage. I originally thought that the casualties would definitely be more than before, but your majesty’s strategy is not It allows our soldiers to not only reduce casualties, but also win the final victory, which is where Your Majesty is far superior to us militarily!” Alexis sincerely praised.

Davos felt a little ashamed after hearing this.

In fact, before the banquet, he had some idea in his mind to wait for all the armies to converge and find an opportunity to fight with the Carthaginian army. This may be the ambition of every commander who holds a lot of troops, but the Third Fleet The good news made him happy, but also realized the absolute superiority of the navy, and only then strengthened his determination to carry out another plan in his heart to the end.

At this moment, he coughed lightly and said: “Alexis said it well, the purpose of the war is to safeguard the interests of the kingdom, not to pursue the thrill of killing, we must do our best to ensure that those who trust us wholeheartedly and do our best to The soldiers who fought in the kingdom can go home safely.”

Davos’s eyes swept across the faces of Amyntas, Matonis and others, and continued: “Our army does not take the initiative to attack, it does not mean that we will We can relax our vigilance. In order to survive, the Carthaginian army is likely to take the initiative to attack us. To this end, we must speed up the construction of the camp and build more defense facilities, so that our soldiers have an absolute advantage in defense. .

In addition, even if you defeat the Carthaginian army in Sicily, the war will not end immediately. You have to prepare to march to Africa and southern Iberia, so during this period you must think Do your best to keep the morale of the soldiers good, don’t let them slack, and also strengthen the training of Roman soldiers, Samonite warriors, Potentian warriors, let them familiarize themselves with our flags, orders and tactics as soon as possible, useful for future battles.

Davos’s remarks lifted the

spirits of the generals, so when Davos asked again: “Do you have any other opinions?”

When everyone agreed to implement the plan made by Davos. Seeing that everyone had a

unified understanding, Davos smiled and said, “There is another benefit for us to implement this plan. We can use With less troops to defend against the attack of the Carthaginians with more troops, you can, depending on the development of the battle, divide some soldiers to support Serinus, Enna, or Prosus, or even attack Carthia. The empty rear of the base army.

Ladies and gentlemen, because we have the advantage of the sea route, we seem to be in a passive defense, but we actually take the initiative, and the Carthaginian army will surely be defeated by us!

”

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On the west bank of the Pletani River, in the camp built by the Carthaginian army, Margo’s roar came from the central army tent: “Damn Annuba Stupid, you idiot!

“…”

Pomirka, who came to hear the news, walked into the tent and saw Marco draw his sword and slash at

the table. “What happened?

“Pomirka asked softly.

“Look, this is the most capable naval general in Carthage that you trust!

Marco threw a papyrus scroll on the table angrily. Pomirka

picked it up, her face changed greatly after reading it, and she asked in surprise, “Is this true?”

”

“This is written by our Margonid family who is the captain of the newly formed fleet, of course it’s true!” Margo sat back on the wooden chair with his coldly glittering saber, his eyes glaring furiously. Mirka: “Annobas himself was incompetent, and he misplaced the fleet, causing the fleet to suffer a disastrous defeat, and making Admika’s whereabouts unknown! According to my clan’s report, after they fled back to the port of Saros, Annobas suffered a catastrophic defeat. He also lectured them, threatening them not to disclose the whole process of the naval battle to the outside world, obviously trying to escape the guilt!

He is delusional! I want to write to the Senate, explain the true nature of the naval battle, and ask him to be taken back to Carthage , accept the trial and punishment! You and I sign together!”

“This…”

Just as Pomirka showed a hesitant look, Marco snorted heavily: “You don’t want to?!”

“The new fleet has suffered a defeat when it has an advantage. Annobas should have been interrogated by the Senate, and I am willing to sign with you.” Pomirka said worriedly: “But now During the war, suddenly changing the commander of the navy will have a great impact on the entire fleet…”

Marco sneered: “In my opinion, replacing him is of great help to the navy! I ask you, Since he became the commander of the navy, has the fleet that we dominated in the Western Mediterranean ever won a victory?!”

Pomirka was speechless, because it was the truth. Can hide in the harbor and dare not compete with the Dionysian fleet.

“After the fleet was destroyed by the storm, Annobas should not have been allowed to continue serving as the commander of the navy, let alone the new fleet that was finally established to go to Sardinia. This is all because of Hanno’s selfishness. Taiji paid such a huge price! It can’t go on like this anymore! It can’t go on like this anymore!! Otherwise, once the entire sea area is controlled by the Dionysian fleet, our army will be finished!!” banging on the desktop.