Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 3: Daves’ Army


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Davers smiled: "My answer is to accept Turye's employment."

Despite some preparations, Burkos couldn't help but look surprised.

"Don’t be too happy! This is just my personal opinion. I have to convince my team officers and soldiers. Many of them are tired of the war after more than a year of fighting in Persia. I am eager to go back to my hometown." Daves poured cold water on him first, and then said: "I will try my best to convince them. Of course, the higher your salary, the more you can impress them."

"Two Dalik gold coins a month for a soldier!" Burcos said decisively.

Davers calculated it in his heart and asked: "How many people do you need?"

"Of course the more the better!" Burkos blurted out without hesitation.

"Heh, what a big tone! If I take five thousand people, the monthly salary and support will be a huge number. Can Turey afford it?"

"I said that Turri is one of the most prosperous city-states in Great Greece! If you bring 10,000 people, Turri can easily support you for a year on your own! Burkos said confidently.

"Well, I hope so." Daves was cautiously optimistic, and then asked: "Also, how do we get to Turie? How many ships do you have?"

"I have already negotiated with the ship owners in Byzantium. You only need to pay at that time. There are as many ships as you want!"

"Then, will the Spartans here agree to our departure and go to Turei?" At this time, Daves asked the question he cared most.

"I have been authorized by the Spartan Senate, and at the same time, the Byzantine governor, Criande, is having a headache for your existence. He is happy to see your departure." Burcos replied confidently.

So Davers simply agreed: "It seems that you have already arranged it. Then, I will tell you tomorrow morning the number of soldiers I will lead, and discuss with you a more detailed employment. Agreement."

"Okay, I will come back tomorrow morning. I hope to get good news from you!" Although there were some twists and turns at the beginning, the talk was finally settled, and Burcos left happily.

"My dear, are you really going to Turii?" Kristia, who had been quietly listening to her, said.

"Yes!" Daves turned around, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Christoya, maybe this is a good opportunity! A person who turns us from a fish in the water into a net Fisherman’s opportunity!"

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Martonis sat on the ground, excited and curious: you must know that since he became the team leader, he has never participated in the discussion and formulation of any decision-making in the barracks, this time by the herald Assistus , To urgently inform them of these team leaders to participate in the meeting, is there any major decision?

He looked around and saw that not far away, Olivers was joking loudly with others. This kid is now the team leader and his status is equal. Every time he sees him, it makes him feel unhappy, so he shouts loudly. Said: "Olivers, there is a military meeting here, not your tent, please keep quiet!"

Olivers turned around and smiled: "It turned out to be the brave Martonis, have your two soldiers who violated military regulations and robbed Byzantine citizens been punished?"

As soon as Matonis heard this, although he was irritated, he did not dare to shout again.

Since entering Armenia, Daves has been an important leader of the mercenary. His military talent has not only been recognized by the leaders and soldiers, but also conquered the hearts of the subordinate soldiers, so he began to gradually carry out this team. Rectify and reform.

During the expedition in Armenia, the mercenaries continued to have small conflicts with the local indigenous people. There were also many casualties, including team officers. In addition, Armenia and later Fasia, Taukya and other places were mostly mountainous, with large troops. Not easy to expand. So Daves, based on the actual situation, first merged an army of fourteen hundred-man teams into seven two-hundred-man companies, and one company governed four fifty-man detachments. This was not only convenient for command, but also in mountain operations. , More flexible and changeable: because one squadron has strong enough combat power to repel small groups of enemies, and an wing has the ability to undertake independent combat tasks, because it has four squads, and two squads can be used to fight head-on , The other squad circled the flank, and another squad was used for preparation and so on.

After this merger and rectification, his team’s combat effectiveness has been greatly improved, and some soldiers even said with pride in private: “Our Daves is not only a favored one of Hades, but also inspired by Athena. !"

Then, Davos promoted his capable henchmen through the death and injury of a team officer. For example, Hilos had already been promoted to the captain of the company, and Matonis, Olivers, Geogris, etc. All have successively become squad captains, making him more firmly control of his troops.

Next, he began to implement the second step of the reform plan, formulating a "Military Law" to strictly restrict the soldiers. For the free and unruly mercenaries, this is simply killing them. However, the situation was special at that time. A considerable part of the conflicts with the local indigenous people were caused by the soldiers wantonly stealing and looting property. Therefore, standardizing military discipline is the best way to reduce conflicts. However, Daves not only cleans up military discipline, but also made some military regulations such as marching, camping, and reconnaissance. For example, Daves was surprised at how simple mercenaries built camps, and sometimes there was no protection at all, so he It is stipulated that when camping, the camp must dig trenches, lay deer villages, build earth fortifications, etc.

In the beginning, the soldiers were unwilling to execute. They were very tired after the march and the war, and they had to do this kind of hard work, not tired! However, two mountain people attacked the camp at night. Soldiers in other camps collapsed, killed and injured, and lost property. Only Davers's troops were safe under the protection of the trenches and earth walls, and the soldiers began to accept this from their hearts. One provision. Of course, Daves only made some simple rules in various aspects. He didn't dare to be too serious. For example, running away in battle, staying in a previous life, it is a felony of beheading since ancient times. The soldier had to rebel, so he only used some lighter punishments: stick responsibility (do not dare to fight too much), fasting, etc. For the Greeks who valued honor, they were beaten by stripped pants in front of their comrades. Butt is a very shameful thing, unless it is a special situation, they will try their best to abide by the regulations.

Of course, many soldiers can't stand the control and ran to other barracks. Adding in the dead and wounded soldiers, the number of soldiers in the Davos Barracks should be drastically reduced. You know, when the entire Greek mercenary returned to Byzantium, it was reduced from 13,000 (purely referred to as soldiers) to 9,000 (has been more than half the number in history, and Daves played a big role in it. The role of). However, the number of soldiers under his command is still not much different from when he took over, about 1,400 soldiers.

There are four reasons why the number of soldiers has not decreased: First, Daves manages the army as fair and impartially as possible, regardless of whether team officers or ordinary soldiers are treated equally, there is nothing special. The property he harvested from each battle and looting was also distributed by Mariji to the soldiers according to his merits, with his own hands empty; second, his troops had the strongest combat effectiveness and the least casualties, especially after the military reform. Of course, it is a strong support for the soldiers who want to go home alive. Third, the medical camp he established healed a large number of wounded soldiers, and half of the soldiers chose to stay. Among them, Christoya's intentional guidance Great effect; Fourth, Daves' personal charm. "The Favored" and military genius are all mysterious, but he is kind to the soldiers, and even used his horse to carry the wounded many times...The soldiers are happy to accept his command and call him "we Daves".

Now, the mercenaries led by Davers have been gradually adapting to the military laws that Davers, which seems to be relatively simple, but are already very strict for these soldiers, in the special environment for more than half a year. Therefore, Matonis knew that his soldiers had violated the laws and regulations that Daves made before coming to Byzantium, and they would definitely be punished, which was a little unacceptable for him to protect his shortcomings. At this moment, he had no time to think too much, because Daves had already lifted the tent, took Mariji, and walked into the venue.

Note: The annihilation of more than 10,000 civic soldiers by the Lukanians in Turiyi actually happened in history, but it was about ten years later (the exact time is unknown), and the reason for the occurrence will be mentioned later. .


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