Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davos said: The Campanias are not in a hurry to urge the Third Army to leave, and they even hope that the Third Army can stay for a while to prevent the next retaliation of the Samone people, so we don't have to worry, anyway, the army supplies Supply them and wait until negotiations are over and our citizens settle in new territories before leaving.

But in this way, the defense of the Lucania region will be empty. In case the Samonites risk an invasion, even with Abenerum blocking the front, I am still worried about Kopsa and Potentia's. Safety! Your Majesty, now that there is a shortage of food in the country, if it is impossible to mobilize legions from other regions to garrison, can a senior officer be dispatched to the Lucania region to be responsible for organizing the reserve soldiers in the region and coastal towns Get up and take precautions. Hiros continued to suggest.

In the Dionysian Kingdom's military system with legions as the main body, the division of each legion to convene soldiers and the scope of peacetime training is required. The third legion has the largest jurisdiction. It includes not only the Lucania area, but also the area. In southern part of Campania and some towns along the coast, the young and middle-aged citizens of Elia, Poseidonia, and Enona also had to receive the training of the Third Legion and the wartime conscription.

Davers agreed with Hiros' caution and said, Yes, it's up to your military department to decide who to send to Lucania.

Your Majesty, I recommend Zantiparis to carry out the task of forming a new legion in Lucania. Hiros had already considered the candidate.

Zantiparis? Davos looked at Shiros.

Shiloh said honestly: Zantiparis has been in the Legion and the Military Affairs Department for many years. Not only is he rich in combat experience, but he is also familiar with military affairs. Now that he is idle at home, he is the best person to prepare and command the Legion.

It seems that Shiros is not just the Zantiparis that he recommended out of past affection! After listening to the explanation, Davos also felt that this candidate was quite suitable, he was relieved, and asked, How is his body?

He keeps exercising every day, and he is relatively tough, Hiros replied.

In fact, there are daily reports from the intelligence department. Of course, Davos has an understanding of Zantiparis' physical condition.

Then he. Davers immediately made a decision: he had previously removed the position of the prosecutor of the military affairs department of Zantiparis, which could be regarded as a kind of compensation.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Let's talk about Rome next. Davos looked around the crowd and said in a serious tone: The cunning Romans made the excuse of 'waiting for their two military officers to return before discussing our demands', but in fact they In intensifying the attack on the Wolsey town of Satnicum,

At the same time, an additional army was also sent to attack the coastal town of Antium of the Volsci people and invaded the hinterland of the Volsci people. Our messenger protested to the Romans, but was once again perfunctory by the Roman Senate, the dignity of the kingdom of Dionysus did not allow the Romans to tease like this, and the precarious Volsci continued our aid! Ladies and gentlemen, in such a situation, what should we do in Dionia? !

Of course, to fulfill the covenant with the Volsci, send reinforcements to repel the Romans, and retake the lost territory of the Volsci! Antaoris said loudly.

Cornerus and Lycias looked at each other, Cornerus did not hesitate this time: Your Majesty, the Volsci cannot be conquered by Rome, otherwise we Dionia will be among the forces in central Italy. Our prestige will be severely damaged, and we must send troops! But can the Volssi fully guarantee the food supply for the troops we send?

I asked the Volcian messenger, and he assured us that at least one legion would be fed for two months. In addition, they could seek food aid from their neighbors, the enemies of Rome, the Herniki. , so in a short period of time, we don't have to worry about rations.

Davos' answer made Cornerus no longer question.

Your Majesty, can we only send one legion? Mersis asked. There are foreign countries providing food for free. He wished he could send all the legions to relieve the domestic food pressure.

Volsi is just a not too strong force in the Latinum region of central Italy. It can guarantee the food supply of a legion of more than 9,000 people for several months. It has done its best.

Mersis was slightly disappointed by Davos' answer.

Your Majesty, as far as I know, Rome is no better than Cautini. This city-state is more powerful. It may be difficult to completely repel the Roman army with just one legion! Hiros was a little worried, due to the influence of Davos, He still knew a lot about the situation in Rome.

Davos smiled: Although the strength of a legion is a little less, it has the powerful Volsi people as allies. In addition, the Volsi people are also preparing to unite with the Helniki, the Masi, and the Equa... …these races fought against Rome together. So, although we have only one legion, we are not alone. Also, we just need to repel the Romans, not destroy them, so I think one legion is enough for the time being.”

Davos said this and asked, Hiros, which legion do you think is more appropriate to send?

Hiros thought about it seriously, and said, Your Majesty, the last time they participated in the Downey War were the Second Army, Fourth Army, and Fifth Army. The Eighth Army also launched a war against the Sikelians in Sicily. The legion has just ended the battle against the Kautini people... Logically, this time it should be the first, sixth and seventh legions. The ninth and tenth legions have been established for too short a time and have not participated in major battles. I lack combat experience, and I don't have the ability to conduct expeditions alone. I think it is best to send the First Corps to expedition. The commander of the Armintas is experienced and the First Corps has the strongest combat effectiveness. , which shows the importance we attach to the Wolsey people.

After hearing Hiros's words, Davos hesitated a bit. More than ten years later, the old batch of senior generals have either been promoted to the Ministry of Military Affairs, such as Hiros, Kapus, Felixius, Hieronymus, etc.; Such as Alexis, the former Antonios; or transferred to local government affairs, such as Epithenes, Agarcia, Adrianx, etc.; and others because they are too old or tired of fighting At home, such as Zantiparis, Alpins, etc. Only Amintas insisted on serving as the legion commander and was unwilling to leave, just like Drakes back then.

Davos thinks: Drakes is indeed experienced and brave in combat. However, Amyntas was impatient and sloppy in his actions. He led the battle alone, especially to stay away from Dionia and fight against Rome, which had such an excellent general as Camillous. He was indeed a little worried.

But Davos couldn't give this reason. After all, Amyntas was a veteran in the army and an elder of the Senate. He was quite famous, so he said: I remember that the commander of the Sixth Legion was Trotty. Russ, I was deeply impressed by the excellent performance of the Sixth Corps he led in the decisive battle with the Maple coalition. It was the first time to help the Volseys, and there was no need to send our strongest army there. It's not good to be too enthusiastic...

Hiros understood the meaning of Davos' words, he hesitated for a while, and said, Your Majesty, if you send the Sixth Legion, Lord Amintas knows, I am afraid there will be an opinion.

Davers reassured him, If Amintas has an opinion, you ask him to come to me.

Hiros couldn't say anything else, so he designated the Sixth Army as the force to go to Volscy.

At this time, Lysias reminded a little worriedly: Your Majesty, we have a war with Rome, I'm afraid Carthage will react!

This is indeed a question to consider! Davos even knew through the intelligence department that the Carthage Senate even discussed this matter for several days, but he said without hesitation: We are here to protect our allies and help them defend against powerful enemies. It is an irreproachable and legitimate action! If we have to consider what the Carthaginians will think, it will not only tie our hands and feet, but also make the people think that we are too weak, which will damage the prestige of the Southern Italian hegemon!

Your Majesty is right! The Carthaginians have not had a very good relationship with us in the past two years. Through this action, we can test Carthage's attitude towards us. Sedorum agreed.

Davos nodded and said to Hiros: Notify Prosous, commander of the Eighth Legion, to be more vigilant, strengthen defense, and always pay attention to the movements of the Carthaginians in the west of Sicily.

At this moment, the court herald Aristillas came hurriedly and knocked on the door of the office.

After obtaining Davos' permission, he walked into the house and handed Davos the papyrus scroll in his hand.

After Davos read it, his face became a little ugly, facing the curious eyes of everyone, he said solemnly: The Carthaginians responded, they killed our merchants and crew without our permission. !

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In the afternoon after Davos got the news, the messenger of Carthage arrived in Turii.

This time, it was not Okreton, an old acquaintance of Dionia, but Pretakuba, who at the urgent meeting of the Dionysian senate at his request, the Carthaginian senate horse Facing the angry and doubtful gazes of hundreds of Dionysian elders, the head of the Gonid faction said angrily and loudly: Dionysians, since we Carthage signed a contract with you more than ten years ago Since the friendly agreement, we have been very friendly to you. When you were struggling to resist the Syracuse army, Carthage selflessly provided you with a lot of materials! When you occupied Syracuse in Sicily Dependency, the situation is very turbulent. It was Carthage who took the initiative to divide the scope of their respective jurisdictions with you and helped you stabilize the trend of Sicily! Over the years, your Dionysian domestic trade has prospered, and most of the credit should be attributed to us in Carthia. Merchant Kee! Yet you—