Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Hearing the words, Bagul stood up, walked to the map prepared by Davos, pointed to the pass between the La River and the upper Sinne River, and said, The Picosses once built here. A camp was established, mainly to guard against us. After the Potentians occupied Grummentum, they did not abandon it, but fortified it. According to the report of the reconnaissance team, there are about two hundred Potentians in this camp. The garrison, although there are not many people, but the narrow passage is not conducive to the deployment of troops. We cannot take it in a short time, but it will cause the alertness of the Potentians in Grummentum. If they quickly Come in for reinforcements, it will be a big trouble for us!

After careful consideration, Sesta-sama and I decided not to take the defile, but to follow your previous advice, cross the La River directly, go to the north bank, march from the southern mountain pass, and attack Grummentum.

Although the La River is not wide, there are steep cliffs on both sides. Lucanians with strong climbing ability have to work hard to climb over. You have to take thousands of people across the river, how do you get there? Meng questioned.

Bagul looked at Davos.

Davos smiled and nodded.

So, Bagul said: Lord Davos asked the little Heracridians to follow us for several days, and they carefully surveyed both sides of the La River. They believed that they were able to build a bridge on both sides of the river within a day or two. There is no problem in passing 6,000 soldiers on the rope bridge! Now the ropes and wooden boards for the bridge have been made, and we are waiting for your order, Lord Davos.

Hermon and Vespa looked at each other in dismay. Regarding this matter, they did not hear any news, and they have been trying to mobilize and plan the tribe outside Grummentum to attack the camp guarding the pass, for the attacking troops. Open access.

Davos saw the two people's faces were wrong, and said with a cautious expression: According to the Dionysian Military Law, military plans must be kept secret. If they are leaked, they will be punished and even executed. Just because you are the The participants of this operation, so Bagul told you the military operation plan, and I hope you can keep it secret after you go back and don’t leak it out.”

When Weisba and Hemon heard the words, they released a little unhappiness in their hearts and immediately made a promise.

It will take more than a day to get from Niutum to Grummentum. Even if the 6,000-strong army is hidden, it is easy to be discovered. Felixius reminded.

Before waiting for Bagule's answer, Hermon said first: If Bagule leads the troops to cross the river and take the mountain road to the south, there is no need to worry... Hermon's fingers crossed the La River on the map, confident said: Because of our efforts during this period of time, the tribes in the settlements outside Grummentum City are basically willing to paint our Dionia. At that time, I will follow Bagul's troops and set off, I believe The tribes there will not only not reveal our whereabouts, but will help us get to Grummentum city faster.

If Lord Hermon can go, it will be the greatest help for the attack on Grummentum! Davos welcomed with a smile, and he said at the same time: In order to prevent accidents, I will send Izam's reconnaissance team in advance. Sneak into the Grummentum area, try your best to block several mountain roads leading to the city in the south, and intercept those Lucanians who may report to the city, so as to ensure that when you launch a surprise attack on Grummentum City, the enemy will not attack the city. Don't know anything about it!

The tribes in the city promised us that as long as we launched an attack, they would gather about 500 tribesmen and attack the south gate guarded by Lusau. Hemon became even more excited after receiving praise from Davos.

With the joint efforts of several adults, this time the operation has been fully prepared. Davers opened his hands, showed a relaxed smile, looked at Bagule, and said earnestly: Baguler, you are Front-line commander, the specific combat deployment and cooperation with allies in the city are up to you to decide. I will not intervene in Turii. I just hope that you try to think more about the difficulties. Once an unexpected situation occurs,

You have to take appropriate measures.

Bagul nodded solemnly, he felt the pressure. Vespa, who was sitting next to him, patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him.

Hermon's eyes are both excited and envious: this is the first time that the Lucanians have independently led the battle in the Dionysian Alliance. Bagule has a bright future, but unfortunately he is already married, otherwise he will definitely give up a daughter. marry him.

What else do you want? Davos asked again.

Bagul hesitated for a moment and said, I took all the soldiers of Niutum City away. The defense there is somewhat empty. I hope to send some soldiers from Turii to temporarily protect the safety of Niutum City.

Davos was still thinking about it, and Felixius said immediately: My lord, I think Zantiparis and the others can go to garrison Neutum, and—

And these mercenaries who came back from Persia with me have relatively rich experience in fighting in the mountains. Davos was reminded by Felixius that he remembered that Turii still has this kind of farmland that does not need to be cultivated and is in the port. The elite who do odd jobs: They can also assist you in capturing Grummentum.

With their help, I am more confident in capturing Grummentum! Bagul said excitedly.

Davos stood up and looked around the four: Tomorrow I will propose to the Senate - attack Grummentum, I hope you will unite and cooperate, and the news of victory will come soon!

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After more than two days of trekking, a thousand mercenaries led by Zantiparis finally walked out of the mountains and came to the La River Fortress.

For the sake of secrecy, the Rahe fortress has blocked the passage to the north, and announced to the outside that there is a group of Lucanians who fled from Grummentum, hidden in the mountains and forests, and robbed Niutum many times. of people and merchants, and Niutum is sending out the army to hunt them down. As a result, the road leading to Niutum was sparsely populated, and there were no merchants who usually came and went to trade.

I only saw the flat road when I got here. The next road should be easier to walk. Tormid complained: I heard that the road from Niutum to Turii has been built for more than a year. It's still only repaired here!

After all, this is a mountain road, not a flat road. How difficult is the mountain road we just walked, you don't know, Davos actually wants to turn it into a flat road, if I think about it, I dare not Think! It's normal for the road to be built slowly here, as long as it can be repaired eventually. Zantiparis reassured him.

Paris, you have only been in Dionia for half a year, and you have already started to speak for Davos! Tormide teased.

Zantiparis glanced at him: Aren't you?

The two laughed.

I hope this expedition goes well, and we can all become Dionia's reserve citizens! Tormide said expectantly. Previously, he followed the First Army to Corenia, and as a result, Locle sought peace without fighting, which made the mercenaries' attempts to gain credit failed.

I'm not worried about this. What I'm worried about is that the brothers have changed their weapons and equipment, whether it will affect their fighting and increase casualties! Zantiparis looked back at the topless and sweaty soldiers, worried. said.

Because of the march and battle in the mountains, Davos advised Zantiparis to let the mercenaries temporarily refrain from wearing Corinthian helmets, thick and airtight linen breastplates, bronze gaiters, and an astonishingly heavy round shield. It is to change into the warrior costume of Lucania, leather cap, short robe, wooden shield (during the great battle with the Lucania tribal alliance and the battle for the capture of Niutum, Dionia captured a large number of Lukania. The weapons and equipment of the Kanian people have been left in the arsenal of Turii and have been left unused), Zantiparis, who has experience in mountain combat, finally accepted Davos's suggestion after repeated thinking.

Don't worry, our offensive force is much larger than the enemy's, not to mention the internal response, it's not a problem to easily take down Niutum. Moreover, the brothers put on the equipment of the Lucarians, and this march is indeed a lot easier. Otherwise, just climbing a mountain would be enough to tire us out. But here— Tormide pointed to the flat, but always increasing terrain ahead, and said, I've been climbing mountains all the time!

Zantiparis knew that Thormid was right, but he was just too old to adapt to this new change, so he remained silent.

Thormid approached him and whispered, Recently, I heard from Agarcia that Davos had several discussions with Felixius and the commanders of the three legions, and he was going to discuss the weapons and equipment of the Dionian soldiers. Retrofit them to make them lighter and more suitable for long-lasting long-distance and mountain combat…”

Zantiparis was stunned for a moment, and said with a little worry: Is this news true? If there is no copper shield and heavy armor, is it still a Greek heavy infantry?!

Paris, don't forget that the Greek heavy infantry still used bronze breastplates a few decades ago! It's not because it's too heavy and not conducive to combat, so I finally replaced it with the current linen breastplates! Tormide reminded: That's not the point of your concern, what you should be thinking about is why Davos wants to improve the equipment of his soldiers?

Zantiparis is not a fool. After his reminder, he immediately understood: Davers wants to expand north?! Of course, changing the equipment of the city-state army is not just for one battle or several battles, it must be The long-term planning service of the entire city-state, Davos wants to make the soldier's armor light and durable, and beneficial to the mountains. Combine these characteristics, and then look at the surrounding environment of Dionia, his intention is more obvious. In the north of Onia and the central and northern parts of the Apennine Peninsula, there will be more mountains and more mountain races.