Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 322: Sneak attack on Sarros

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Actually, the military attack planned by Midolades and Taginos this time is a replica of the last time the Third Fleet used a strategy to capture Alenia. Midolades had the idea of ​​attacking the financial processing center of San Ibínia for a long time, but the failure of the previous attack on Sardinia made him realize his lack of strength. The special topography of San Ibínia made him Even if the fleet's infantry succeeded in the attack, it would be difficult for them to escape successfully under the attack of the Phoenician coalition forces that arrived later. However, with the addition of the Ninth Army, he decided to implement this plan, which was greatly strengthened.

After discussing with Tigtinos, the plan was further improved in order to achieve a greater victory. They carefully understood the specific conditions of the island from the prisoners captured in the previous raids on Sardinia. They also surveyed the topography of the coast and worked out the method of landing during the cruise on Sardinia. Lenya went through many drills before starting to implement it.

The first few cargo ships that entered the port of Saint Ibnia were captured from the previous third fleet, but the crew driving the cargo ships were from Alenia. They were all descendants of Phoenicians and Greeks, although Both the appearance and the accent are the same as the Phoenicians, but in Alenia, they have a low status and no social status. They can only work hard in the port. After the Third Fleet occupied Alenia, they were allowed to apply to join Diorian citizens. They could rent land before becoming full citizens, and they could own land after becoming citizens. They naturally gained their support and were eager to make meritorious service.

On the battleship deck of the Third Fleet that wandered near the coast, there were no other soldiers except for the infantry of the fleet. This made the spies of Saint Ibínia have a wrong judgment. In fact, the soldiers of the Ninth Army were all Hidden in the cabin, they didn't get out of the cabin until the warship squeezed into the harbor and went ashore.

The attack on the city of Saint Ibene was only a means by Midolades to lure the Phoenician forces to help, but for the capture of it, neither Midolades nor Taginus had this idea for the time being, after all, Saint Ibini Asia is far from the core area of ​​the Phoenicians in Sardinia, and the transportation with other Phoenician towns is not convenient. If you just want to destroy Sardinia’s supply of precious metals to Carthage, you will undoubtedly conquer Saint Ibene. The goal can be achieved, but now that the Phoenician coalition forces have been hit hard according to the plan, a large number of defeated troops have been captured, and the way back has been cut off, so that other defeated troops cannot escape to the south in time, resulting in the emptiness of the defenses in southern Sardinia. The appetites of Dorades and Tigtinos naturally increased, and they immediately pointed the target of the attack to Sarros. Once they captured this Phoenician’s important town in Sardinia, they obtained the excellent The port and abundant supplies will be more conducive to the next battle of the Ninth Army in Sardinia.

With the previous experience of capturing Alenia, the Dionian soldiers followed their plan after some preparation.

In order to allow the Alenias who joined the Kingdom of Dionian to go all out, Midolades also promised: as long as the plan is successful this time, he will apply to the household registration department so that they will be prepared immediately Citizenship.

So these Alenians happily maneuvered 15 cargo ships parked in the port of Saint Ibene, piled with dazzling silver ingots, and sailed out of the port.

In order to ensure sufficient cargo capacity, this Carthage cargo ship that transports precious metals requires at least 20 sailors because of its wide hull and longer hull. The number of Alenia participating in this operation is simply not enough. Besides, there are still some Alenians who are going to impersonate the officers of the Phoenician coalition forces, so most of the sailors are served by the fleet infantry, and the Alenians are mainly the captain and helmsman.

Fifteen cargo ships moved slowly southward, following the speed of the Dionian army impersonating the Phoenician Allied Forces on the Coastal Avenue.

When it was dark in the evening, the fleet arrived at the port of Sarros.

Faced with the interrogation of the Carthage patrol ship, the captains who had already had an experience calmly answered: "The coalition forces have defeated the army that attacked Saint Ibene by Dionian. Considering the safety, Lord Jizhebe (Phoenician coalition commander) Let us transport all the smelted silver nuggets to the city of Sarros for storage."

The crew of the patrol boat was excited when they heard the news of the Phoenician coalition victory, and the dazzling silver nuggets of the boat also attracted their attention. Not only were they completely unsuspecting, but they also did not notice the darkness at all. A veiled sailor played by a Greek.

So the fleet was allowed to enter the port.

Know that the geographical location of the city of Sarros is very special. It is built beside a vast lagoon. The lake has a long and narrow waterway connected to a large bay outside, so Sarros has two ports, one Built in the bay, one built in the city, considering that these silver bullions are very important, so the patrol boat made a decision: let these fleets enter the inner harbor.

But from the bay to the inner harbor, there are eight miles apart, and they have to pass through a long and narrow waterway and two water gates. Because it is night, the patrol boat leading the way in front sails slowly, and the crew following the fleet are extremely anxious. But he didn't dare to show it, because according to the original plan, the fleet docked in the outer port, then occupied the port, opened the water gate, and let the third fleet full of soldiers of the Ninth Army enter, and then rushed to reinforce the troops that deceived the city.

Now the plan is disrupted. The captains of these Alenians pretending to be at a loss are all at a loss. Although the sailors of the fleet infantry pretending to be a little panicked at first, they have repeatedly come ashore to harass the Phoenicians and have great courage. , Soon calmed down, comforted the Alenia in a low voice, and began to prepare for an emergency.

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At the same time, the sentry at the head of Sarros saw thousands of Phoenician soldiers, escorting more than 100 prisoners, punching and kicking them to the city, and then his team officer told the guards at the head of the city. : "Master Jizhebe has led an army to defeat the Dionians, and they are on their way back. As pioneers, they will first come back and tell the people the good news."

At this time, the news of "Allied Forces Victory" has been heard from the water gate of the lagoon. The two phases are compared. The sentries do not suspect that he has him, not only opened the gate, but also rushed down the city happily. I wanted to ask about the victory of the entire battle, but the sharp spear greeted them.

After 1,000 fleet infantry disguised as Phoenician soldiers killed the sentry at the front of the city, 100 people and more than 100 people pretending to be prisoners were left to control the northern city gate, and the remaining 900 people were sent along the street to hack and kill. The Saros people encountered, creating chaos, rushed towards the center of the city.

In this night, most of the people of Sarros did not fall asleep peacefully, because they were thinking of their relatives in the Phoenician coalition army on the expedition. Suddenly they heard the sudden killings and the fleeing people everywhere. Shouted: "The Dionians have come in!" They were all panicked.

At this time, the alarm bell in the central square of the city was also sounded. Although the Phoenician coalition enlisted many citizens of Sarros, some of them remained in the city. They heard the bell of emergency mobilization and subconsciously put on their armor. , Picked up a weapon, and quickly rushed to the city square.

Saros is a Phoenician town with a large urban area. In the evening, the infantrymen of the Third Fleet tried to find their way. As a result, they walked a lot of wrong roads and waited until they arrived at the city square of Saros. At the time of the town hall next to it, more than 400 Saros civic soldiers had gathered in the square.

So the two sides started a fierce battle here.

Although the Sarros have few soldiers, they fought to defend their homeland. They were very brave. The infantry of the fleet, which was twice as many as the opponent, could not defeat them in a short time. The people of Sarros experienced the initial After the panic, under the organization of city hall officials, they came to the square from all directions and instead surrounded the fleet of infantry.

In the beginning, the infantry of the fleet wore the light armor of the Phoenician coalition army in order to drive. There was only a leather helmet, a circular wooden shield, and a spear. There was no breastplate on the body, and its defense power was not Strong, but they were not afraid at all. Under the command of the team officers, they quickly arranged a defensive circle to fight with the enemies on all sides.

The people of Sarros were stabbed from time to time, but soon someone from the rear took over. The sound of fighting and screams continued to sound, but the people in the city gradually calmed down. Officials in the city hall kept running. After being informed, the square became the focus of the attention of the Sarros people this night. In order to drive out foreign enemies, the people who plucked up the courage continued to come to help with rusty spears and wooden sticks.

The entire square was brightly lit by torches, and the infantry of the Dionia fleet was surrounded by the inner and outer three layers.

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The fleet of Dionians disguised as Dionians finally berthed in the inner harbour. Although it was already night, considering that the cargo ships were carrying precious silver bullion, they had to be unloaded at night to ensure safety. , Transported to the warehouse and kept. Therefore, the port officials went to inform the dock workers who had been resting, and at the same time asked the crew of the cargo ship to help unload the cargo.

Alenia’s captains were afraid of a quarrel after their refusal and aroused the vigilance of the other party, so they agreed, but deliberately delayed the time.

At this moment, the crew saw a group of people walking towards the pier. They were naked and seemed to be laborers to unload the cargo, but many of them had spears and shields in their hands, and they immediately became alert.

There are 15 cargo ships, with an average of 20 sailors per cargo ship. There are more than 300 people in total, of which 240 are infantrymen in the fleet. As the actual commander of the fleet and the company commander of the fleet infantry, he yelled decisively: "Ready to fight!"