Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 261: Margo threatens Syracuse

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Only Sekrian is still complaining: "Just take precautions?! It's easy to say that the route from Katane to western Sicily will be frequently used by our fleet in the future, whether it is our warships. To patrol and cruise in the western waters, or our fleet to transport cargo and soldiers to Silinus, they have to pass through Syracuse. Their fleet is like a lurking viper, which may attack us at any time. This is called us How to guard against the fleet?!"

Siplos’ expression became serious, and he said in a deep voice, “Your Sicilian fleet needs the support of materials and personnel. It is the responsibility of your fleet to ensure the security of the territories and coasts. You were praised by your majesty as the'great naval hero of the Kingdom of Dionian'. This should be something you considered, but you asked me this layman!"

Sekrian was speechless.

Ciplos looked at Breru again, and the look on his face became soothed: "Master Breru, on behalf of the people of the Sicilian Territory, thank you very much for leading the Seventh Army to support us. I believe you will be able to join forces with us. Master Proseus united and cooperated to successfully complete the tasks entrusted by His Majesty! Make brilliant contributions!"

Sipoulos said this ingeniously. He considered Breru’s age, qualifications, and status in the kingdom (Breru is a patriarch and also one of the representatives of the Bruti people, far from having no influence background. Leotizides can be compared), so there is no mention that Breru should follow the command of Leotizides, a Sicilian commander. He believes that Breru, who has been in the legion for more than ten years, will no longer If you wish, you will also engage in military law, because since the establishment of Dionia, there has never been a case of high-level generals disobeying orders.

"Don't worry, our 7th Army is here to fight in Katane, and I will act strictly in accordance with the military law!" Breru said very bluntly.

Leotizides heard this and nodded.

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After Hasdruba occupied Gela, he did not continue to lead the team eastward, because he might encounter Syracuses further forward. He vaguely remembered that the Carthage Senate sent envoys to Syracuse. Zha had a few private conversations. Without knowing the details, he didn't know how to deal with the relationship with Syracuse, so he simply stayed in Gela, waiting for Margot to lead the army to arrive, and at the same time split a part. Forces, go north to participate in the siege of Onna.

After the Carthage army led by Pomirka captured Minoa, they also stayed in place to rest.

Margo received the news that "the army under his command has captured Minoa, Agrigento, and Gela", "Siracusa has regained Carmanlina, Pachinus" and other news. I am very happy, because it means that the Carthage army can pass the south coast smoothly and directly attack the Sicilian territory of Dionia.

However, he was also depressed, because Silinus had not been captured yet. Because the defenders of Silinus were not only tenacious in combat, but also able to deal with it. Several times they repelled the strong offensives of the Carthage army, forcing Margot to let the army rest to restore the low morale.

Judging from the current battle situation, it is unlikely that Margot can capture Serinus in a short period of time with only these 40,000 complex forces. From a safe point of view, Selinus should be captured first, and then march eastward. But in that case, it will delay a lot of time, which will not only give the Dionian army that has suffered successive failures a valuable rest time, but will also produce variables over time. More importantly, he made the promise to "capture the whole island of Sicily in one year" in the Senate. We must hurry!

After thinking about it, Margot finally made a decision: leave 5,000 Phoenu infantry and 1,000 Lumibia cavalry, and let Lilibo City Lord Imisele organize 5,000 Sicilian allied soldiers to be stationed in the camp. Here, continuing to besiege Silinus, he himself led nearly 40,000 troops along the south coast and marched eastward.

Not only were there slaves and freedmen, there were also a large number of people from Mazara, Erriques, Segesta... and other city-states. They were not only responsible for transporting food to the entire Carthage army. , But also to survive, because the Dionian army once harvested and destroyed the farmland of these city-states on a large scale (except Palermos and Solus on the north coast) during the period of Serinus, making them face famine. danger.

Marco announced to them: As long as they transport the cargo for the Carthage army, they will be allowed to harvest the farmland of the Greek cities and villages of Minoa, Agrigento, and Gela along the way according to their performance. As the family's food reserve in the coming year, they will participate actively.

Marco solved the problem of the army's rations and transportation, but it also made the entire marching team too bloated and slow to move. It took two days to reach Minoa.

After meeting with Pomilka’s army, move on.

When I arrived in Agrigento, I got a piece of good news: Hasdruba captured Enna, and most of the Cyker tribe there chose to submit.

Not long after Margot was happy, he received another piece of bad news: The Dionians attacked his squadron.

It turned out that the Carthaginian army was too large, and Margot was eager to hurry. The whole team was winding for more than 20 miles on the south coast, and the heavy transport team fell behind. As a result, the Dionian Sicilian fleet was in Landing on the beach between Minoa and Agrigento, the fleet of infantry who came ashore attacked the team, killing many laborers and Phoenicians, and burning a lot of food and everything, if it weren't for the Namibian cavalry to arrive , The loss of the Carthage army will be even greater.

This forced Margo to slow down the march and send an army to protect her luggage.

Ten days later, the Carthage army finally arrived in Gela.

After a day's rest, Margo led an army of nearly 100,000 and continued to march eastward, eventually encircling Kamenlina.

The Syracuse people who heard the news were shocked and hurriedly sent an emissary to see Margo and told him: Syracuse has already formed an alliance with Carthage, and Kamenlina is now Syracuse. Zha’s allies have no hostility towards Carthage and will allow the Carthage army to pass smoothly. I hope that it will not be attacked.

Marco disagreed with the messenger’s request. He proudly said: “As Carthage’s military commander, I don’t know when Syracuse became an ally of Carthage! If the Syracuse really wanted To do so, ask your general to come here and talk to me in person!"

Syracuse’s messenger brought this statement back to the council. The generals and congressmen made a big noise after hearing this. Many people thought: This is the Carthaginians who crossed the river and withdrew the bridge. They wanted to break the contract and were prepared to take this opportunity. , By the way, take Syracuse.

Others took the opportunity to accuse the chief general Theagennis, saying that he thought he was profiting for Syracuse, but because of this he angered the Carthaginians. Now the Carthage army has approached Syracuse. Zha, if there is a war, Theagennis must take full responsibility for it.

Theagennis argued: Margo has been in Iberia before, and may not be clear about the secret diplomatic exchanges between Carthage and Syracuse. He is willing to go to discuss with Margo personally to eliminate Misunderstandings between each other.

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On the second day, Theagennis rushed to Kamenlina. Before entering the territory of Kamenlina, he had already seen the Carthaginian camp: countless tents connected, one The camp was connected to a camp, which occupies an unknown area. If it weren't for countless strong soldiers with different appearances walking in it, they would have thought they had entered a vast city in a daze.

Theagennis became more and more frightened as he watched. Under the guidance of the Carthage guards, he walked for a full hour before he came to Margot's big tent.

As Theagennis expected, after he saluted Margot and said his name, the rough-looking Carthage commander did not show enough politeness and enthusiasm, but said lightly. "It seems that you people in Syracuse are quite serious about this matter. You actually sent the chief general to talk about it. This will save us some time. After reaching an agreement, we can implement it immediately."

"Syracuse and Carthage have already reached a friendly agreement, and General Margot may not know much about this--" Theagennis explained.

"No, I know very well. Someone in the Senate told me." Margot raised his eyebrows and looked directly at Theagennis: "Said you are always very vague in negotiations, although you will never Joined Dionian and attacked Carthage, but was unwilling to lead the army to attack Dionian, only willing to provide material assistance, allowing us to camp on the territory of Syracuse, to ensure our safe passage through tin The territory of Rakuza and its allies..."

"Yes, this is what was agreed and signed by your Carthage messenger—" Before the Argennis could finish speaking, he heard Margo yell: "This is a **** agreement! See outside Is there any army? We don’t need Syracuse to provide supplies, we can grab them! As for allowing us to pass Syracuse safely, that’s even more of a joke. Even if you don’t allow it, my huge army can pass safely!"

"But that will mean war! War with Syracuse! Carthage, while fighting Dionia, must also guard against attacks from the side and rear of our Syracuse army. This will undoubtedly be Slow down the progress of your capture of Katane, so that the Dionian reinforcements from Greater Greece can arrive in time." Theagennis replied calmly.

Marco sneered: "If this is the case, will your Syracuse become an ally of Dionia?"

Theagennis hesitated: "If Carthage regards Syracuse as an enemy, we...of course will."