Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Quintus and Frius were too tired to catch their breath when they met Mejus, who had come in a hurry.

What did you say?! Rome has fallen?!! The two generals seemed to have been hit hard, staggering and almost falling.

How is this possible?! The city walls of Rome are so tall! There are so many people in the city! Didn't even hold it for a day?!!... Frius couldn't believe this fact.

And Quintus stepped forward to grab Mejus's clothes and asked angrily: What is the Senate doing?! What are you doing?! Don't you do anything?! Just watch the enemy attack our city. ?!...

I did it! Of course we did it! We tried our best to call in reinforcements and attack the enemy desperately, trying to ease the pressure on the defenders in the city... For this reason, our army was defeated, so we Even... Paulus was killed...

Megios defended in pain, but the 5-year-old man cried helplessly like a child: ...but the Dionysians made a lot of siege machines that we have never seen before, they...they Dozens of pontoon bridges were even erected with warships on the Tiber...and their soldiers were very elite, but what about us! We...we...not just the city of Rome! Even the strong citizens of the surrounding allies were taken With Heniki, how could we possibly have beaten it!!”

The questioning of Megios in turn left Quintus and Frius speechless and feeling guilty.

Let's go! Let's go to retake Rome immediately! Quintus suddenly shouted and walked out angrily.

Frius was stunned for a moment, and followed him.

Mejus immediately stopped them and urged: I understand your feelings, but if your army is less than 10,000 people, attacking the Dionysians is too risky! It is better to wait for the dictator, Lord Camelus to lead. After the army arrives, attack again!

Although we only have 6,000 people, but the enemy has just rushed to occupy the city of Rome, the loss must be great, the order in the city must be chaotic, and there must be no preparation for us, just like Camelus raided Prinister, but it may be successful. ! Quintus retorted loudly.

Megios continued to persuade: Dionysians are different from Volsians and Masi, they are more disciplined and won't make such mistakes! Besides, there are still dozens of miles from here to Rome, You are already very tired from the long journey, do you still have the strength to fight when you reach the city of Rome!

Despite the persuasion of Megios, Quintus insisted not to listen, and called him a coward who is afraid of death. Under his insistence, Frius, who was a little shaken, naturally joined him.

Damn Claudius' ass! said Megios, stamping his feet.

It is said that the people of the Claudius clan are stubborn and stubborn, and today can be regarded as an experience.

Meijus helplessly watched the figures of the two disappear into the distance, crouched on the ground in despair, and after a while he came back to his senses, suddenly remembered something, and immediately turned around and ran towards the senate in Prinister City.

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At this time, the Roman masses who lived in the villages outside Rome and fled here before the war rushed to the place where the army was staying, crying to the soldiers.

The news of The Fall of Rome blew through the entire army like a sudden storm. The soldiers were shocked and shouted, We are going to repel the Dionians and retake Rome. The scene became very chaotic .

In fact, even if Quintus and Frius wanted to act prudently at this time, it was already impossible, and the entire army was about to lose control.

But it was exactly what Quintus wanted, standing on high, waving his fists, and shouting at the soldiers: Citizens of Rome, our homeland is being ravaged by the enemy! Our loved ones are being humiliated! Hear! Are they screaming for help! You are the only ones who can save them now! Pick up your weapons, move on, drive out the enemy, save Rome, you will be the heroes of the people!

As soon as he finished speaking, the soldiers waved their spears and shouted angrily: Save Rome! Save Rome! Save Rome!!!...

The thunderous roar swirled and circled outside Prinister, raising the morale of the soldiers. They forgot their exhaustion, and under the leadership of Quintus and Frius, they rushed towards the city of Rome.

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After condolences to the medical camp, Clotokatax did not have an excited smile, but felt a little heavy.

Davos saw it in his eyes and thought it was a good thing, but he didn't say much, everything had to be experienced and comprehended by Clotokatax himself.

Upon returning to the Roman Senate, which temporarily became the command center of Dionian's army, he immediately summoned Tapirus.

Because Tapirus was on a mission to Rome before, Davos did not leave him in Ostia, but let him follow the army to Rome, ready to consult him at any time.

Congratulations to Your Majesty for winning the great city of Rome! Tapirus immediately congratulated him respectfully when he saw Davos.

The capture of the city of Rome is indeed worth celebrating, but indulging in this victory too much may put our army in trouble in the future. Davos said lightly, and then pointed to the wooden chair next to him: Sit down quickly. Come on, Tapirus, can you tell me what enemies we will face here next?

Hearing the question raised by Davos, although Tapirus didn't understand the wise king's intention to raise this question suddenly, but apparently it had something to do with calling him here. The returning army, the Latin city-states around Rome, and... er, the Etruscan allies of Rome...?

Davos did not respond immediately, but continued to ask, How much do you know about Etruscans?

Etruscan? ! Tapirus probably understands what Davos wants him to do. As an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, his department has a lot of information about the surrounding areas of Rome, some of which are even classified, and most of them are led by Aristillas. It is collected by the intelligence department for diplomats to learn and understand, so that they can be targeted when they are dispatched to foreign countries.

Tapirus immediately said modestly: Your Majesty, I have some understanding. The Etruscans are a big force in central and northern Italy. It consists of 12 important city-states forming an Etruscan alliance. It used to be an enemy of the Romans for a long time, but the invasion of the Celts more than ten years ago greatly weakened the strength of the Etruscans, so that the Etruscan city-states north of the Tiber River were successively occupied by the Romans in recent years. conquer……

Davos nodded, leaned back, and said sternly: Although we have captured the city of Rome, the real elite army of Rome is about to arrive, and we must do our best to deal with their attack. However, if The Etruscans on the north bank of the Tiber once again responded to the demands of the Romans, and another attack would put us in a dilemma of fighting on both sides.

But...the Etruscans used to be very brilliant, even Rome was ruled by them for a long time, and now the Romans are in turn to be their masters, to obey the call and obey the orders of Rome, I think these are by the Romans The conquered Etruscan city-state was certainly not reconciled. So, I need a diplomat to go out to Casrera, Volzi, and Tarcuna, to bring to them our Dionysian friendship, our willingness to form an alliance with them, and to help them retake Rome land stolen by people.

It’s just that we didn’t have official contacts with the Etruscans before, and I can’t guess what attitude they will take to treat the messengers we send, so this time the mission is quite risky…”

Tapirus immediately stood up and made an impassioned wish to Davos: Your Majesty, the first day I entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I knew that a diplomat was a risky position. For the success of this expedition and for you, Your Majesty, I I am willing to go to the Etruscan city-state and do my best to complete the mission!

Davos looked at him with approving eyes, and for a moment he said aloud with satisfaction: I was very lucky to be able to buy you and give you freedom. You will definitely become a role model for all Dionia's liberation of slaves!

Tapirus's heart jumped, and he immediately responded sincerely: Your Majesty, it is my greatest luck to be your slave!

Good! Good!... Davos smiled and nodded again and again, and then said: In this battle, we captured some Etruscans, you can pick some of them and send them to Etruscans When the city-state of Ria is established, release them to show our sincerity.

Tapirus' eyes lit up and he said hurriedly, Your Majesty, can I go see these prisoners now? Learn more about the Etruscan city-states that are going to be dispatched from them.

Of course you can. Davers was happy for his subordinates' diligence.

After Tapirus left, Henepolis smiled and said, Your Majesty, your ability to free slaves is very strong. I think this Tapirus will be no worse than Aristocrat in the future.

Aristocrates is a new elder now. Davos glanced at him and said lightly, Bring that Roman elder in quickly.

Publius Manlius was brought into the Roman Senate.

Seeing that the power center of Rome has now become the place where the enemy works, there are wooden tables and chairs in the center of the venue, surrounded by brightly armored enemy soldiers, his face twitched a few times, he walked straight over, and pulled a wooden Chair to sit down.

Davos looked at him, and he looked directly at Davos without showing weakness.

This is King Davos of the mighty Diorian kingdom! Romans, please show your respect immediately! Henepolis shouted loudly. ()

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