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At the same time, on the hillside, Lepidus' soldiers were also preparing breakfast before their death. Under the rising sun, the entire camp along the Apollo coast was filled with the sound of barbecue forks and plates rubbing together, and the sound of eating. , everyone was very quiet, even the horses lowered their heads, silent, and the air seemed to have solidified. ?. .

After the fifth sentry hour started, a bugle sounded, and then Pompey's soldiers began to kill horses. This scene was seen by the leading soldiers and flag officers of the 27th Legion. Their calves were shaking, and one of them was on the battlefield. No one who kills his silent comrades would doubt his will to fight to the death.

The artillery detachment followed the instructions and arrived not far from the front line battlefield in the open field. Their ballistae was no different from the fighting swords used by the legionnaires. They were both sharp weapons for deciding the outcome at close range, or a double-edged weapon. sword.

Both sides were waiting silently. On the side of Sextus and Peletauus, all the remaining fully organized brigades of the five legions were arranged into a double offensive line. The light infantry and cavalry were arranged on the left wing in a loose diagonal line. formation, which can minimize the damage caused by long-range firepower to them, and the remaining three to four thousand people who were slightly injured or exhausted to the point of losing combat strength were all arranged on the other side of the camp, where they faced Caesar's pursuers in the west. Over there, these people are confident that they have the cover of wooden fences and loose sand. Even if they cannot fight as usual, they can still rely on these fortifications to resist Caesar's pursuing troops for a long time, delay their progress, and buy time for a frontal breakthrough. In other words, these people are already prepared to be sacrificed. The third and final line of Pompey's army was mainly composed of shield soldiers and harpooneers from the allied tribes. They were clamped to prevent them from swaying and escaping, damaging their own formation and morale. As for Lepidus' elite soldiers and Medjet Guards. They were all deployed in the gap between the cavalry artillery and the second-line troops. Lepidus ordered to Alp, "If a centurion on the first line is killed or wounded in battle and cannot command, any member of the guard or slaves has the right to take over." The team flag replaces the command, and everyone must fight bravely and perform their honorable and loyal duties!" As for the Mattia cavalry and other Gallic cavalry, they served as cover on the left wing and were commanded by Hanske. The sound soared into the sky, and tens of thousands of soldiers on the battlefield stretched their necks to look at each other. From the distant mountains, countless crows flew in and began to circle densely on the battlefield, emitting an ominous and shrill cry like mourning joy, "The underworld" Messengers of God, go eat the carrion of your enemies, because they are the losers!" Soldiers on both sides shouted, and then began to advance rapidly towards Lepidus under the attack of Pompey's army in the confrontation line in the open field.

Bows and arrows, slings, ballista balls, etc. were constantly scattered like a storm and disrupting the front line of Pompey's army. However, they were very tenacious, and their bodies were as strong as steel. Especially after they were full, they began to exert their powerful fighting power and The will, withstanding the successive attacks of death, the people in front and beside fell down, and immediately someone filled the gap leisurely and continued to trot on the corpses.

"The cavalry gun is broken!" In the intense operation, mistakes and damage were inevitable. When the artillery raised a warning flag at the command post behind, Saab immediately rode to clear the situation. There are now four guns left. "Immediately drag it to the rear of the second-line array, and then wait for orders before continuing to launch."

The cavalry artillery had just been installed on the vehicle. When it was being transported back, Pompey's front line began to come into contact with Lepidus' front line troops. It didn't take long for the experience, fighting spirit and combat skills of the two sides to be judged. The 27th Army Some centurions with heavy losses began to flee privately, so Arp, who had just recovered from his injuries, began to command the slave soldiers and guards who had followed the acting commander-in-chief for many years to fill in various gaps and stabilize the position.

The whistle for the second-line attack had already sounded, but just as they were about to step forward to take over the first-line fighting, there was a sharp sound in the sky - Pompey's trebuchet also began to operate. This was Sextus's order, "cross the battle." area and attack the location of the opponent’s second-line military strength.”

Although Pompey's wild ass trebuchet has a big gap in accuracy and proficiency compared with Li Pi's famous cavalry cannon, the east and west movement quickly disrupted the pace and pace of the second-line troops. The formation caused confusion during the docking. Pompey's second line took the opportunity to rush forward, trying to break through Lepidus' defense line in one go.

"Our army is starting to get into chaos." Sabo couldn't help but feel a little nervous, his voice trembling.

With a livid face, Lepidus jumped on his mount silently, and then said to Sabo, "Go and dispatch the second line, take over the commander there, and stop the attack of Pompey's army at any cost, at least for a day. I will cooperate. Hanske, led the cavalry in a counterattack."

After saying this, Lepidus galloped down the hillside and came to the Mattian cavalry who waved their spear tips in greeting to him. He shouted to Hanske and all the cavalry captains, "We will attack their waists from the right side of the diagonal thrust." Give them such a hard blow that they will never be able to stand up again. Are you willing to follow my banner?"

"Come on!" All the Mattians looked up and howled like wild wolves, causing Hansk's loud voice to be almost covered up. "I am willing to swear to the carriage of the German God of War, and I am willing to be your strongest axle, Your Excellency. "

“Then go ahead!” The ribbons of the Mathias fluttered again, and they held their double-headed spears with a cold glow, and together with Lepidus, they stepped on the river sand, first trotting under the javelins thrown by the enemy, then gradually began to gallop, and soon with a desperate momentum, they slashed into the gap between the two lines of Pompey’s army. )