Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

At this moment, a rotating shaft like the mouth of a well was firmly fixed in the pile of rocks. The shaft was wrapped with ropes as thick as wrists, and the other end of the rope was tied to the waist of a burly man. He was naked and only wore a cloak made of a few small lamb bellies filled with air.

The Turii people were nurtured by the water of the Krati River and lived on the Krati River, but when they really stood by the roaring river, their ears were like the roar of thunder, and the whole soul was trembling. No sound at all. In front of him was the Corati River. With the little light of the setting sun, he could see the surging water splashing several meters high waves, and the maelstrom that hooked people's souls on the river...

If ordinary people saw this and heard this, their hearts would have been broken, their hands and feet would be weak, and they would not be able to stand up. But he and his companions were sailors of sailors before they became citizens of Dionia. They lived on the sea all year round and were used to fighting in the wind and waves. Therefore, for this task, he firmly believed: relying on his own ability And experience, you will be able to successfully complete the task and fight for a bright future for yourself and your family!

When the lamb whose soul was frightened by the rushing river was pulled out, it trembled and was completely speechless.

Drakes cut off the lamb's head with one knife, placed the lamb's head upright on the reef, and smeared the sheep's blood on the faces of each warrior, and everyone prayed to the river god Aceros devoutly.

Then, the big man stood up, saluted Drakes, and then stood by the river. He looked at the opposite bank in front of the left side, which would be the destination of his mission, and subconsciously touched the rope to confirm that it was securely fastened. He took a deep breath and let out a loud roar. Like a mermaid, he plunged into the water as quickly as a mermaid, and the waves that swept up in an instant covered his figure...

The dark and faint river rushes forward, and it is difficult to find his trace, only the wheel shaft is turning squeaky fast...

Drax's gaze followed the rope that continued to extend into the water, and his mood became more and more nervous...

Before, after Davos surveyed the terrain around the Bruti Mountains, he proposed that the best breakthrough for this war was in Bisinia, and when he said his idea, Felixius and the legion commanders were stunned. It's too risky to swim through a stormy sea of ​​100 meters by yourself, with a weight of dozens of pounds (the weight of the rope and the momentum of the river), and not be discovered by the enemy sentinels!

However, Davos produced strong evidence: Mattikoris of the Institute of Mathematics specially ran to the water and lowered the trunk several times, and found that the river would eventually push the trunk to the shoal on the opposite bank below. He also calculated the flow rate and direction of the river here, thinking that people should be able to reach the other side.

Davos also asked an entourage (actually Antrapolis) who had traveled with Antaoris to Bruti to describe his discovery: the Piscinians had built a Defensive camps and towers, as well as checkpoints on the road to Cosenza to the north,

Only there is no special sentry in front of the river beach. Perhaps because the city of Bisinia was just ahead, or perhaps this roaring, unnavigable stretch of the river gave the Bissinians self-confidence.

As a general, I don't want to be caught in a long and hard tug of war with the enemy, but this is likely to happen in the war with Bruti. In the end, the generals of Dionia's legion agreed to Davos' adventure plan.

The 100-meter rope reached its limit in a blink of an eye. The rope was stretched straight, and a huge force was pulling the axle. If there were not a few soldiers pulling with all their strength, the entire bearing would be pulled into the river.

Drax's disappointment was beyond words. The first soldier to enter the water must have failed, otherwise the rope would not have been so tight, but he still signaled the soldiers to hold on for a while, hoping that the soldier would be able to untie the rope on his body. With the buoyancy of the sheep's belly, there are still more than a dozen boats waiting in the middle of the Krati River, and he is likely to be rescued.

But the ropes kept taut, and the soldiers continued to wrestle with the river until they were exhausted.

Drakes made a decisive decision and hurriedly drew his saber, ready to cut the rope. Unexpectedly, the soldiers were already exhausted, and the axles flew up with a huo sound. If Drakes had not flashed fast, he would have been seriously injured if he was not killed.

The rope and the axle plunged into the river, without even a splash.

The people on the shore froze for a while, and sadness and fear began to cover everyone.

Drax quickly recovered his senses. As the commander of the Second Legion, he was the core of the Legion. First of all, he couldn't panic.

He immediately motioned the soldiers to quickly climb up the slope and bring new axles and ropes down.

With such a sturdy 100-meter rope, all the boat shops in Turiyi processed it overnight for several days before making three sets. This means that the Second Corps has at most three chances.

Who comes first?! Drax gestured as he looked at the remaining two soldiers who were selected.

In front of the terrifying force of nature and the previous tragedy, the two swimmers flinched. After they looked at each other, they bowed their heads under the expectant gaze of Drakes.

An anger ignited in Drax's heart, and he was about to curse when he opened his mouth.

Let me go! At this time, a person walked up beside him.

Drakes took a closer look, and it turned out to be a person recommended by the newly established Dionysian Navy. It is said that he is the fastest swimmer in the navy, but because his physique is not strong enough, Davos and the others think it is difficult for him to swim over 100 with a heavy load. meters of raging rapids, so it's only listed as an alternate. But at this critical juncture, his courage to face adversity lifted Drax's spirits.

Drax didn't say anything more, he personally put on the sheep's belly coat for him, tied the rope, and then solemnly said: Hades will protect you! The failure of the last soldier made Drax subconsciously He abandoned the river god Aceros and replaced him with his most trusted Pluto.

Don't worry, I, Sekelian, is the one who wants to leave a name in the Hall of Valor! The sailor said confidently, strode to the front reef, and the setting sun was on his slender, streamlined body. Cast just a little bit of warm light.

As he plunged into the water, Drax's heart was hoisted to his throat again: Can you not be nervous! If they fail again, it is estimated that the two cowards will not dare to go on! Unable to swim to the opposite shoal, the troops will not be able to reach the opposite side safely, let alone capture the city of Bisinia, and the predetermined battle plan will not be realized, so the second set of plans has to be implemented... This means that the time spent before, Energy, rations, etc. will make this war against Bruti harder!

Legion Commander, it's... it's over!

Without the anxious cry of the soldiers, Drax had already seen the axles stop turning.

Did it fail again? Drax's heart sank, and he was unwilling to give up, shouting: Hold on the clues!

He shouted and stepped forward to help. The rough ropes were pulled back and forth by the force, and bloodstains were rubbed back and forth in the palm of the hand... But Drakes felt that the force was not as strong as the last time, and he cheered up again: Brothers hold on! Hold on! ! …”

He motivated the soldiers beside him, and the tension of the pure rope gradually weakened, and finally it slackened.

Did it work? ! Drakes looked at the opposite bank in disbelief, and felt as if all his strength had been drained. He sat on the reef while the soldiers beside him cheered softly.

The rope is tightening little by little... stop... move... stop... move...

I don't know how long it took, just when Drakes felt that the time was too long, finally the rope was tightened again, and there were three weak vibrations, and after a while, three vibrations...

Drax confirmed the code, suppressed his excitement, and shouted to the soldiers: Quick! Quickly tie it to the big tree! Quickly! Quickly!

In the evening, a long cable spans the top of the Krati River, connecting the two banks.

A soldier of the Second Legion crossed the rope with his feet, clenched his hands, and moved forward alternately. His entire body was suspended in mid-air. The lowest body was no more than two meters above the river surface. It's the roar of the river like a dragon whispering in his ears, and the rope that has been shaking...

Although the soldiers have specially carried out targeted training these days, the realistic scene requires them to have greater courage. Obviously, this soldier has enough courage, and his rope climbing skills are quite fast, so he will be the first to pass through this rope bridge. In addition, in order to pass quickly and ensure the safety of ropes and crawling, the soldiers who crossed the river did not wear helmets, breastplates, greaves, and copper shields. The small wooden shield, of course, has another rope tied to the body of the first soldier to cross the river.

When he finally climbed to a big tree by the beach on the other side, Sekelian was waiting under the tree, blood dripping from his chest, clearly injured.

It turned out that the powerful river water carried him across the beach and slammed him into the reef, almost making him faint, but the desire to survive made him endure the drama of being pierced by a sharp stone edge. Pain, his arms hugged the reef tightly, and at this moment, Drax and the others pulled the rope with all their strength, giving him a chance to breathe. Carefully moved to the beach...

With the joint efforts of Sekelian and the soldier, the second rope bridge connecting the two banks was established, and the soldiers of the first brigade of the Second Army began to cross the river one by one.

Even with two rope bridges, the speed of the soldiers crossing the river is still very slow, because only after the previous soldier reaches the opposite bank, the latter soldier can start crawling on the rope, after all, two people are hanging on a rope at the same time. Or more people, no matter it is a big burden for the ropes connecting the two sides of the strait with great effort, or the big tree as the pillar of the rope bridge, Drakes dare not take this risk.

Note: Sequerian was previously seen at the end of the First Crotone War, when Lycias went to Turii to make peace, and he was the captain of the patrol boat.