Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

Davos looked up at the sky, then looked down at the tired but excited faces below the city, and said calmly: Everyone, it's hard work! Please follow the instructions for building camps during wartime in the Dionysian Military Law. As a rule, half of the soldiers of each legion are responsible for the defense on the mountain, and half of the soldiers step up to build the camp under the command of the engineers.

There was a big gap between Davos' orders and their expectations. Amintas, Matonis and others were a little disappointed, but they still responded loudly: Yes!!

Watching the generals go away, Davos remembered something again, looked around and asked, Where's Tormide?

Your Majesty, he has already rushed to urge the various legions to build camps. Plintors replied.

You go to Thormid immediately, and ask him to notify the commanders of each legion to separate some soldiers and engineering battalions, and repair the original port of Minoa as soon as possible, so that the Sicilian fleet can be stationed. You are responsible for this.

Yes, Your Majesty! Printols was ordered to leave.

Davos turned back and continued to stare down the mountain.

At this time, a large group of Carthaginian infantrymen were arriving on the west bank of the Pletani River one after another, while the Carthaginian cavalry who had originally gathered on the riverbank retreated to the rear on both sides, giving way to the front, and all the soldiers were walking along the riverbank. Lined up, gradually there is the prototype of the military formation...

Davos' eyes finally focused on the group of generals on horseback in front of the Carthaginian infantry phalanx on the west bank of the Pletani River. In the center was a general wearing a golden helmet without a tassel, wearing a golden breastplate, He was wearing a dark red armor skirt and a big blue cloak. He pointed to the hills and said something, and everyone around him gathered around to listen.

Davos whispered solemnly: Marco...

The person Davos saw was indeed Marco, and he was squinting at the mountain: Dionian soldiers kept emerging from the ruins of Minoa, lining up in a defensive line...

My lord, the Dionians don't seem to have any intention of fighting with us. A general made a judgment.

If it was me, I wouldn't let the soldiers fight just after marching. Another general reminded meekly.

Marco raised his eyebrows and didn't speak.

It wasn't until he saw that the Dionian soldiers on the mountain not only had no intention of going down the mountain, but also began to arrange deer villages in front of their defensive arrays, and then he had to give an order: Leave the cavalry to continue to monitor the enemy's movements, and be careful to guard against their Sudden attack! You lead the soldiers to build the camp!

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While Davos led the army to the west along the south coast, the other Dionian army, with the third legion as the main force, did not rest much after entering Agilion, and formed a new formation on the second day. The Sikel forces were the forerunners and continued westward.

Strangely, they did not see any Sikel tribes along the way, nor did they suffer any harassment. Two days later, the army successfully arrived at the central town of Sicily, Enna.

This is another empty city.

The battle-hardened Lizaru and Epithenes were not overjoyed. Instead, they were a little more cautious and sent more mountain scout soldiers and Sikel warriors to scout out the enemy's movements.

A day later, Lizaru received news that there were a large number of Carthaginian soldiers assembled near the city of Kepharoition, and there were also some Sikel warriors.

Preliminary estimates are that the force is more than 30,000.

Lizaru seems to be rough, but in fact he is thick and thin, whether he led the third legion to defeat the Cautinis in Campania alone, or when he attacked Rome, he attacked the city of Rome from the Shibashi, and divided his troops and defeated them. The reinforcements in the north, these battles undoubtedly reflect his characteristics. For the first time as the interim commander of several legions, he became quite cautious after entering this unfamiliar mountainous area. After getting this news, he immediately discussed with Epithenes and Crayrou, and finally decided: until the detailed troop deployment of the enemy in the west is clear, the army will continue to stay in Enna and report the news. His Majesty Davers on the South Coast.

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Although it was already early November, the sun was still scorching hot at noon by the Minoan Sea.

Davos led the main senior generals of the army, but stood by the temporarily restored port, endured the sun exposure, and patiently waited for a huge fleet of ships outside the port to enter.

With the docking of passenger ships, countless soldiers boarded the dock, and the port that had been abandoned for a while suddenly became lively.

Your Majesty, they are here. Henipolis reminded in a low voice.

Go, go and meet the hero who conquered the Samonais! Davos smiled and strode forward.

Others followed.

Your Majesty! Alexis also strode to Davos and gave a solemn salute.

You've worked hard! Davos looked at him with unusual emotion, and after returning the military salute, he also took the initiative to give the general who has made great achievements in battle a strong hug.

Alexis, you are a little slow, we are missing you! Amintas's mood was a little complicated, but this did not affect the friendship between him and his old comrades. He also gave him a A warm hug.

Immediately afterwards, generals such as Matonis, Olivers, and Trotiras all greeted him one by one.

Your Majesty, the commander of the Tenth Legion, Melisanda, is reporting to you! Melisanda gave the military salute neatly, with an unusually loud voice.

The smile on Davos' face was even brighter: Oh, Melisanda, you did a great job in the previous battle! I'm sure your parents must be very proud of you when they saw the battle report! After Samonay's war ended , have you been home?

not yet.

Then make more achievements in the next war with Carthage, and go home full of honor. Davos patted his shoulder and encouraged.

Yes, Your Majesty!

Then, Melisanda bravely greeted the other generals. Most of the generals present were his stepfather Philisius' comrades-in-arms. When these people spoke to him in the tone of elders, he was always a little awkward.

Another person stepped forward and bowed to Davos with special etiquette: Hi Davos, hello!

Captain Polert, I didn't expect you to lead your troops here in person, I'm so grateful! Davos hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, and said both joyfully and gratefully.

For more than 10 years, Portentia has been under the protection of Dionia, relying on your generous assistance, Your Majesty, the tribes of Portentia have survived the difficulties many times, but we have always regretted that we have not had the opportunity to repay this. With a lot of kindness, I finally got this opportunity, and of course I have to go all out!

Polert's words were sincere and sincere, Davos nodded repeatedly, but corrected with a smile: Dionia and Potentia are already a family, let's not be like outsiders. Let's continue to fight side by side as brothers.

Yes! Yes! Pollard nodded in response.

Davos turned his gaze to the other person beside him: Are you... the leader of Tatoni of Abenirum?

You remember me?! Tatoni was a little surprised.

In the past few years, you have led Abenerum's team to the Hades celebration in Turui, how can I not remember. Davos smiled and said solemnly: This time, thanks to you guys With Benerum's great help, we Dionysus finally won the Samonite War!

You don't have to be polite, we are already a family, aren't we! Tatoni responded bluntly.

Davos was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, Yes! You are right! It's my slip of the tongue! At the banquet later, I will punish you for a drink!

Then, Davos met with Cautini, Pentney, and Caracheni's reinforcement leaders.

Immediately afterwards, Davos made an exception and held a simple banquet in the tent of the camp to welcome the leaders of the reinforcements of Potentia and Samone. The atmosphere was still warm.

When the banquet was over, the guards removed the leftovers and placed a map of Sicily in the center of the tent, and the military meeting began.

Tolmead, the staff officer of the Ministry of Military Affairs, stood in front of the map with a wooden stick in his hand, and bowed slightly to Davos. Davos nodded to him, he turned to face the crowd, and said, Everyone, Your Majesty, let me give the Let’s talk about the current situation between the enemy and us in Sicily... In Minoa, where we are, we have gathered the first army, the second army, the fourth army, the sixth army, the Roman reserve brigade, the first army , The Second and Third Cavalry Corps are nearly 50,000 people, and now there are 16,000 troops of the Tenth Corps, Botentia reinforcements, and Samone reinforcements, with a total strength of 66,000 people. In the west of Minoa city In the lowlands of Carthage, the army led by Margo, the military commander of Carthage, built a camp there. According to the information detected by the scouts and sentries in the past two days, there are about 60,000 infantry and more than 7,000 cavalry-

More than 7,000 cavalry?! Melisanda exclaimed, and then realized his rudeness, and cast an apologetic look at Thormid.

Thormid took advantage of the situation and said, Yes, Carthage has a lot of cavalry, and their fighting power is very strong. This is why the Carthaginians have been setting up a battle at the foot of the mountain for the past two days to fight us. And the reason why Your Majesty has always avoided fighting with them at this time.

Thormid said, pointing the stick to a town icon not far north of Minoa City on the map: This is the town of Sikel - Kepharoition, according to the report of the soldiers of the Mountain Scouting Brigade. According to the news, there are more than 30,000 Carthaginian-Sikel joint troops stationed. And our Third Legion, Lucaria Reserve Corps, and Sikel warriors totaling 20,000 people have occupied Enna, confronting them.