Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

The Volsci did not, like the Campanians, hold a grand banquet for the arrival of the Dionysian army, but they soon asked Amyntas carefully whether they could explain to him the whole thing now. The situation of the war and the discussion of how the two sides should work together next to face the Romans.

Amintas didn't even think about it, and immediately agreed.

This takes the Wolsey's perception of the Dionians to a new level.

As a result, the two sides held a military meeting in the conference room of the governor's residence in Selsche.

When the cowhide map of Wolsey and the surrounding area unfolded on the table, Amyntas and Plintos immediately widened their eyes: although the map was rough and perhaps even imprecise, But it should at least be detailed in the map of central Italy produced by the Dionysian Military Department. After all, there are many races and forces in this area, and some forces do not welcome outsiders at all, and Dionia has no foundation here. , so there is no way for the intelligence services of Aristillas to let their subordinates go deep into the inland here to probe.

While the two of them were looking closely, Toulouse, the consul of Celsius, pointed to the map and said solemnly in Greek: General Amyntas and General Plintos, more than 30,000 Romans a month ago. People invaded our Volsi territory and surrounded the city of Villitre. Since we had just suffered a defeat in the battle with the Romans, we managed to gather 20,000 people to rescue them. A battle with the Romans was launched, and the result was another defeat...

Speaking of which, Toulouse's face was mixed with anger and shame, he coughed lightly, and continued: After our defeat, the Romans began to storm the city of Villitre, and they used a terrible siege machine. , you can launch stones from far away, bombarding the city wall constantly, as a result, the city wall was blown open by them, causing the city of Villitre to fall...

Plintos was quite surprised: Do the Romans also make ballistas?!

As the elder of Dionysian, Amyntas has been participating in the emergency meeting of the senate on Carthage affairs during this period. In addition, after being appointed by Davos, he also went to the Ministry of Military Affairs to read some information about Rome. He knew a lot of things. He saw the astonishment on Plintos' face, so he whispered to him: It should be given by the Carthaginians, who formed a military alliance with the Romans. It is said that In the past, ships were also sent to finance arms and equipment to Rome. Before I left Turii with my army, the envoys of Carthage went to our senate to express their support for the Romans and tore up the agreement with us...

The Ministry of War does have information that the Carthaginians are secretly trying to develop ballistas and siege towers... but Plintos is even more shocked: because in this situation, Dionia and Carthage There's a good chance there's going to be a war!

Toulouse noticed the change in the expressions of the two Dionysian generals,

But he did not stop talking: After the Romans took Vilitre, they continued to attack Sartnicum. This time, we learned our lesson and stopped fighting the Romans, but defended the city with all our strength, so more repelled the Roman attack, but—

Toulouse said again indignantly: Ten days ago, another Roman army suddenly attacked Antium. Since most of the citizens of Antium went to aid Sartnicum, there was no Under the precaution, they were attacked by them! After occupying Antium, this Roman army quickly moved south along the coast. In order to prevent them from being cut off, most of our reinforcements had to withdraw from Sartre Nikum...

Toulouse's face showed pain, and he sighed: What is the situation in Sartnicum now? We don't know, but there are not too many soldiers in the city, and I'm afraid it won't last long. But we It can't help it now, because this Roman army is attacking fast, and this—

Toulouse drew a small circle on the map with his finger: There are no big towns, only many villages and a few small towns, and the terrain is very flat. Although there are several rivers, they can be easily walked on, so An army we hastily organized to intercept it was routed by the Romans ... now they have reached the city of Setia.

Amintas found that the place where Toulouse pointed on the map did not seem to be too far from Sercher, and immediately interjected: How far is this city from us?

About 40 miles. Toulouse's answer made Amyntas and Plintos look at each other, and they expressed the same meaning in their eyes: No wonder the Volsci people are in a hurry to convene a military conference, the Romans They're almost at the door!

Toulouse's finger moved slightly south on the map, pointing to another city very close to the city of Setia: now our reinforcements are all concentrated in the city of Polevernum, but the cunning Romans have Stopped the attack on the city of Setia, and instead set up camp not far from the city, we have been at a standstill for several days, but once another Roman army took our satnicum After the city, come to meet, I am afraid it is time for them to attack!

After Toulouse finished speaking with a worried look, other people in the room also looked worried.

Amintas thought for a while, pointed to the icon of Bolefnum on the map, and asked, How many of you are here?

About 12,000 people. After Toulouse replied, he couldn't care less, and emphasized again: This is the largest force that our Wolsey Alliance can make up, which also includes Oronci and 3,000 reinforcements were sent to us by the Sidiscenes.

The Volseys present were both ashamed and a little sad: the Volseys, who once dominated the Latham region, were now broken to the point where even 10,000 soldiers could not make up.

Tapirus, who was on the sidelines, showed a clear expression: No wonder there were not many Volsey citizens in the port and in the city!

Amyntas didn't care about this. He pointed to the icon of Setia and asked, How many people are in the Roman army here?

I am afraid it will not be less than 12,000 people, because this time there are two military and political officers in the Roman army. According to Roman regulations, usually a military and political officer leads a legion to fight. They have about 5,000 troops in one legion, plus some The armies of the Roman Allies...

Before Tulus finished speaking, Tapirus couldn't help but exclaimed: Rome also has legions?!

Amyntas glanced at him and said calmly: Yes, Rome also has legions. And its organization is somewhat similar to our Dionysian legion.

Before coming, Arminta went to the Ministry of Military Affairs to get some information about Rome. When he saw the description of the military system of Rome, he was also shocked, and he was still thinking: The Romans stole from us. Onia's Legion Tactics! But it also reduced some of his underestimation of the Roman army.

More than 12,000 people. If they join another Roman army with more than 30,000 people, then there are nearly 50,000 Roman troops near the city of Setia. Amintas said slowly.

The Volsci people in the room all looked solemn. After they formed an alliance with Dionia, they thought that the powerful Southern Allies would send more troops here, but they did not expect to send only 10,000 troops. Of course, after listening to Metabola's explanation of Dionia was unable to send more troops because of the drought and lack of food, they understood this: in fact, Wolsey was going to give these more than 10,000 Dio The Nigerian army, as well as their own army, also felt some difficulty in supplying rations.

Amyntas also looked solemn. Of course, he knew that no matter how brave the First Army was, it was impossible to repel 50,000 Roman soldiers, because according to the data, the Romans fought continuously for a long time, and they were definitely not as good as the weak Tarantum. deal with.

He stared at the map, pondered for a while, pointed to the west of Bolefnum on the map, and said resolutely: Tomorrow, I will lead my troops to camp here, and then see if I can induce this A Roman army will fight with us!

After Amintas finished speaking, he looked around at the people in the room, and when he fell on Printols, he paused for a moment and asked hesitantly, Printools, do you have any suggestions? ?

If it was the former Alexis, he would have asked Printoles for his opinion, and then made his own decision after careful consideration. Amintas obviously has not adapted to the existence of Printols, this question is obviously a perfunctory move.

Plintols compared the style characteristics of the two important generals of Dionia in his heart, and shook his head gently: I have no opinion, the decision of the legion commander is correct!

Indeed, Bolefnum was an important town in Wolsey, and the First Legion built a camp to the west of it. To the west of the camp to be built is the swamp area, so that a relatively rough defensive line is established to protect the two most important towns of Worcey, Teresina and Selsche, and the surrounding fields and villages. It also ensures that these towns and villages will continue to provide logistical support to the camp. Of course, if the Romans gave up their attack on the city of Setia and the Dionysian camp, and forcibly passed through the large gap between the camp and the swamp area to attack the empty rear of Celsius, the Romans would risk being attacked. The danger of closing the door and hitting the dog! Printols analyzed the pros and cons of Amintas' decision in his heart.

Printols agreed, but before the Volscis made a statement, Amintas had already clapped the table and said, This matter is settled! I will set off with the army early tomorrow morning!

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