Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 17: The battle with Cavutini (3)

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"We don't need to rush to Atla in such a hurry. The Kautini people want to capture Atla, so let them occupy it." A voice sounded in the big tent.

The generals of the Campania League were a little angry when they heard this. They followed the sound, and saw a general in black armor sitting next to Lizaru, with a purple cap and tasseled helmet next to him, showing that this man’s identity in the Dionian army was not weaker than Lizaru, this made them swallow back what they wanted to curse.

"This person seems to be called Prin...Tor..." Aialos vaguely remembered that Lizaru had introduced them to them before, but this person had been sitting quietly, not very noticeable, for a while. Can't remember his name.

Lizaru's plan was opposed, but he was not angry, but seriously asked the man: "Plintors, what's your opinion?"

Plintors was born in the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade led by Lizam. More than ten years ago, he had made great achievements in the third legion when he captured the city of Asprostum. Monet's army invaded Potentia again with clever tricks, triggering the screams of the Samonaites, leading to its fiasco. After that, Daves asked him to assist the Third Army to attack Samona's territory northward. The Third Army successively occupied the territory of Copsa, Enrona and many other Shilpini. It was in this process that Lizaru, the first captain of the Third Army, met Plintors.

After the end of the Great Greece War, a staff office was established in the military department at Daves’s suggestion. Daves appointed Plintors to be transferred to the staff office, and soon he became the third in the staff office. The number one-the staff officer. There is a joke in the Military Ministry to describe the Big Three of the General Staff: "Feirichus had a broken hip, Tolmead had a broken leg, and Plintors had been exhausted. The brain.” This shows its role in the Ministry of Military Affairs.

At this moment, Plintors looked at everyone and slowly said: "The biggest trouble to our Greek army from the invasion of the Kautini people is that they move quickly and are difficult to be caught. Now they are attacking Atlas. It is tantamount to voluntarily giving up this advantage, giving us the possibility of encircling and annihilating them. Moreover, such a huge army of the enemy must be led personally by their leader. If we annihilate and capture this army, it is tantamount to a complete solution. The problem of the frequent invasion of Campania by the Kautini people."

Plintors’ words moved the people in the tent very much. A general from Pozzuoli said hesitantly: “But if the Cavutini are allowed to occupy Atlas, they will defend the city. ...I have some experience. Once we can't attack for a long time, other Kautini tribes, even the Shilpini and Penteni people come to the rescue, it will be even worse!..."

20 years ago, why the Cavutini dared to take this small town deep into the territory of the Campania League, because they had the confidence to defend it, and the army of the Campania League did encounter many attacks afterwards. Failure, now the general is worried that he will encounter the failure of the previous siege again.

Without Plintors’s further explanation, Aialos said, “There’s nothing to worry about. Our ally, Dionia, has such a strong siege ability and can easily capture Kauti. Atra guarded by the Nigerians!"

Yes, the Campania League now has the support of Dionia! Thinking of what they had heard about the towns that Dionia had forcibly captured during the conquest of the vast area of ​​Apulia over the years, everyone's confidence suddenly increased.

On the contrary, Lizaru asked in a slightly worried voice, "Your Majesty just asked us to repel Cavutini's invasion. Will this cause a greater war?! Your Majesty—"

Plintors hesitated for a moment, and then said affirmatively: "Don't worry, when we annihilate Kautini’s main force, even if they want to continue to wage war, they won’t have this strength. , Will only listen to us more at that time!"

Lizaru heard this and immediately had no worries. He was already a militant. At this moment, he said to everyone in a spirited manner: "We must hurry up and make a plan to eliminate this enemy as soon as possible!"

Speaking, he lay on the table, pointed to the map marked by the staff, and said: "Now, the first, second, third, and most Light armor, light infantry, and part of your army are blocking the Kautini from Capua and Sassella in the northeast of Naples; the fifth, sixth, and fourth battalions of the third army and your other A part of the army is in the southeast of Naples, mainly blocking the Cavutini from Lola. We must immediately send scouts to inform them, “After completing the blocking task, don’t delay, and immediately turn to the city of Atlas. To the east, north, and south, cut off the enemy’s retreat!'; and we have to summon all the remaining soldiers in the camp and approach the south of Atla. Finally encircle the enemy!"

"There is one more thing that needs our attention!" Plintors reminded from the side: "The enemy will most likely give up Atlas after knowing that our Third Dionian Corps is involved in this battle. City, escape back to the mountains."

Lizaru thought for a while, and immediately said: "Then go and inform the 2nd Cavalry Corps and the cavalry of your Campania Alliance to reach the east of Atlas City as quickly as possible. The enemy flees, we must do our utmost to delay their retreat, and wait for other troops to arrive and destroy them!"

The generals also put forward their own suggestions to improve this plan. At this time, no one paid too much attention to the lives of the thousands of people in the city of Atla. After all, the generals of the Campania League hope to go through this battle. Solve their big troubles.

Soon, many scouts ran out of the camp and galloped in all directions.

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After half an hour of fighting, Segowani’s troops attacked the city’s head, and then rushed into the city to clear the whole city.

Just when Segowani was proud of the success of his strategy, the spies who hurried back reported to him: Several looting Kautini tribes near the city of Atla were defeated by the Greeks. Among the soldiers chasing them there were many heavy infantry soldiers with black helmets and black armors and capable of bidding guns. They suspected that they were the army of Dionia.

The spies also brought a tribe leader who had fled back. He cried to Segowani: "The Greeks' offensive was too fierce. My 150 soldiers were quickly defeated! There are still many enemies. Cavalry and soldiers can’t escape. They are either killed or captured...Big Chief, you must send soldiers to rescue them!"

Segovani was frightened at the moment, and asked loudly: "Are you sure that the Dionians were the ones who attacked you?!"

"It must be them. The Campania people don’t have the kind of weird soldiers, and it’s impossible to completely defeat us!..." The leader wanted to find a reason for his failure, but saw Segovani gritted his teeth. Yelled: "Damn Dionians, they dare to violate the covenant! Are they going to war with the Samonaes?!!!"

Segovani is in a state of confusion. Although he has repeatedly ignored Dionia’s warnings, he is very clear in his heart: Kautini’s strength cannot compete with the mighty Kingdom of Dionia. Once Dionia really sends an army, it means that his situation is not good!

Run away! Segovani had this idea in his heart, but he hesitated again: he just captured the city of Atla and paid some casualties, so he gave up the fat of Atla and left with his hands empty. The warriors of the tribes below would not give up even more. Taking advantage of the fact that the enemy's troops are scattered everywhere, unable to gather together to deal with him in a short time, seize the time to search for some supplies and bring them back. When we return to Kautim, we will discuss with the chief leaders of the tribes including Silpine, Pentney, and Kauccini on how to deal with Dionian's betrayal.

After Segowani made up his mind, he immediately ordered the soldiers to seize the time, plunder the supplies, and prepare to leave at any time. At the same time, he sent a lot of spies and ordered them: carefully investigate the movement around Atlas City, and report any changes immediately.

It didn’t take long for him to continue to receive "the enemy's trail found in the south, north, and west of Atla". At this moment, he didn’t understand: the enemy had discovered him and was trying to encircle him. !

Segowani dared to hesitate wherever he was, and immediately led the soldiers to retreat eastward.

Not long after they escaped from Atla City, they heard the sound of horse hooves coming from the north.

"It's the Greek cavalry!" The Kautini warriors reminded each other, stopped and drew their javelins, eager to try the hundreds of cavalry who rushed towards them.

It was the cavalry belonging to the Second Cavalry Corps of Dionia who came quickly. This time, in order to cooperate with the Third Army in the Campania area, the Ministry of Military Affairs asked the Second Cavalry Army to dedicate one thousand cavalry to Lizaru's command. Although the camp headquarters of the Second Cavalry Corps is stationed in Niutum, most of the soldiers of the regiment are from the Cosenza Plateau, and they are better at driving horses on gentle slopes.

As soon as entering the range of the Cavutini Javelin, the Dionian cavalry turned and galloped towards the leader of the Cavutini army, facing the Cavutini. Wherever it passed, the Cavutini fighters subconsciously slowed down.

At this time, the soldier on the right side of the team also shouted: "Cavalry! There are cavalry!..."

Dozens of Dionian cavalry came from the south, adopting the same tactics, and forcing the entire Cavutini team to retreat began to slow down significantly.

Segowani became anxious and shouted: "Retreat! Retreat! Leave them alone!"