Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 325: Davers’s strategic adjustment
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"Yes, Hadrummentum." Sekrian said loudly, "Don't look at it far from us, but because of the long distance, the Carthaginians must be negligent. More importantly, The Sicilian fleet was attacked before and suffered serious losses. Even Mirtias died in the battle. Later, the prisoners learned that the attacking fleet came from the Phoenicians on the eastern continent, and their fleet was stationed here! "
Sekrian strongly clicked on the icon of Hadrummentum with his finger, and said with hatred: "Since these Eastern Phoenicians who have never been to the Western Mediterranean in the past can get from Hadrummentum. Successfully attacked our fleet, and of course we can successfully attack Hadrumentum, destroy their remaining warships, capture them all, and avenge our dead brothers!"
The three of them listened and nodded solemnly.
So the three of them made active preparations in accordance with Sekrian's request.
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On the second day, at the Minoan Dionian Camp, Daves read Sekrian's letter and couldn't help but sigh: "This Sekrian, we are going to take another risk!"
Tolmid took the letter, and after reading it with Plintors, he said with relief: "Your Majesty, doesn't Sekelian's thoughts fit with your next plan!"
"If the Sisi Fleet succeeds in attacking Hadrummentum, maybe... the Carthage Senate will really force the Sicilian Carthage army to attack us." Plintors also thought about it. .
"Since Sekrian is willing to take risks, let him attack. When the Third Fleet arrives, let Midolades take on some cruising tasks." Daves thought for a while and said solemnly:" But I must remind him not to underestimate the fleet commander of Carthage. When raiding the coast of Africa, you need to fully consider various unexpected situations and be fully prepared..."
"I'll write him back now," Tolmid said.
At this moment, Martius walked into the big tent: "Your Majesty, a letter from the Third Fleet."
Midolades received our order so quickly? ! ...Davers was subconsciously surprised, but he immediately understood: it is impossible. It takes at least three days to travel from Minoa to Alenia, even to Trina Naval Base. God, it is impossible for Midolades to receive orders and respond in such a short period of time.
So he opened the letter curiously, and then let out an exclamation: "Midolades and Tigtinos unexpectedly attacked Saint Ibínia on the island of Sardinia, and also captured Sardinia. Rose!"
When Tolmeid and Plintors heard it, they hurriedly gathered to read the report.
"This Midolades is a pleasant surprise!" Daves sighed again.
"Your Majesty, there is one more senior general in the navy who can win the battle. This is Hades's blessing, and it has increased the kingdom's chances of victory over Carthage!" Plintors was still detailing After pondering the battle report, Tolmeide immediately congratulated Davers.
"This is really a trouble of happiness!" Daves looked at them and asked: "Now that the Third Fleet and Ninth Army have won such a big victory in Sardinia, it is for them to continue. What about expanding the battle in Sardinia? Or will the Third Fleet be transferred back according to the original plan?"
"Your Majesty." Plintors said deliberately: "... Judging from the battle report, the Third Fleet and the Ninth Army severely damaged the only Phoenician army on the island of Sardinia, and also Occupying the important towns of Sardinia and the port of Saint Ibínia, it can be said that you have successfully completed the task of "destroying the transportation of precious metals from Sardinia to Carthage". Saint Ibí on the island Faced with the threat of the Ninth Army, Nia and other Phoenician city-states could no longer risk metal smelting and transportation, and there was no force on the island that could compete with the neater Ninth Army. After Loos stabilized the order of Sarros, he could continue to attack the weak Phoenician towns nearby..."
"What do you mean...The plan of the Third Fleet to be transferred to Sicily remains unchanged, and the Ninth Army is allowed to independently take on the task of conquering Sardinia." Daves tapped his finger on the back of the chair and asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Davos pondered for a while, and then whispered: "Carthage needs Sardinian precious metals to support their war, and our treasury also desperately needs gold and silver! It's just Tigtino. Si only knows how to fight, but not how to manage towns..."
He thought about it again, turned to look at Hernipolis, who was sitting aside quietly recording, and said loudly: "Heni, you immediately write to the Senate and ask them to immediately select a veteran with strong political skills to serve as the senator. The chief executive of Ross, his main task is to manage the Phoenician towns conquered by the Ninth Army, restore the production of precious metals there, and provide the kingdom with sufficient Sardinian precious metals."
Govern the Phoenician towns conquered by the Ninth Army? In case, the Ninth Army conquered all the Phoenician towns on Sardinia, wouldn't the chief executive of Sarros become the governor of Sardinia? …Hernipolis wanted to remind Daves when he heard it, but after another thought, he dismissed his thoughts.
After all, as a half scholar, Hernipolis had read information about Sardinia. During this time, he followed Daves and knew some secrets: "...Carthage is in order to better control Sardinia does not allow the towns of Sardinia to have too much power, so the population of each Phoenician town is consciously controlled. Two methods are most commonly used: reducing food imports and encouraging, or even compulsory population. Too many towns were built as colonial cities, and new towns were built on the continent of Africa and within the control of Carthage. Therefore, in addition to the population of tens of thousands of Saros and Kalaris, other Philippines in Sardinia The population of Nikki’s towns is less than 10,000, and many of them are even less than 5,000.
The reason why Sarros has a large population is not because they have a fertile riverside plain, but because Carthage needs Sarros to have enough population to provide labor for the smelting and transportation of precious metals in Saint Ibínia, and to serve as Saint Ibínia. When Nia was in sudden danger, Tharos was able to provide swift military protection nearby, and of course the power of sending troops was in the hands of the Carthaginian judges.
As for Kalaris, it is because Carthage regards it as the main port for trade in Sardinia. Of course, it needs enough manpower to load and unload goods, transport goods to other towns, and give Carthage Merchants provide accommodation, entertainment and other services...
Therefore, according to the estimates of the Dionian Intelligence Service, the Phoenician population of the entire island of Sardinia is far less than the population of Turíy, and it is also close to Crotone, Katane, and Taran. The population of these big cities like Thom is almost the same...Perhaps this is the case. Your Majesty feels that a post of chief executive is sufficient. "
Henipolis looked at Daves, but his mind was full of thoughts.
Of course Daves didn’t know that Hernipolis thought about so much at this moment, and he continued: “Tormid, you write a letter to the Ministry of Military Affairs and ask Hiros and the others Find a way to send 3 to 4 battalions of reserve soldiers to Taginos to ensure that the Ninth Army has enough troops to complete the conquest of Sardinia."
Tolmead did not respond immediately, but hesitated.
"Any problem?" Davers asked.
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Military Affairs will send another 4000 reserve soldiers to Sardinia. This should be no problem. However, according to your majesty, the 10,000 soldiers headed by the Ninth Army may be in Sardinia. After a long period of time, this will be another huge consumption of military rations. Now the kingdom has done its best to supply the Sicilian army with rations..."
Davers showed a slight smile, and he said calmly: "It is because I know that the kingdom has done its utmost to support this war, that's why I want Targtinos to conquer Sardinia. Ya, when the chief executive of Saros is in place and the ready soldiers arrive, Taginus’ first attack target should be Saint Ibene. After capturing it, the chief executive will reorganize the manpower to mine ores and smelt it. Metals, and then transport precious metals back to Turri, the kingdom’s treasury will be replenished. You can use this new money to go to Cyrenaica, Egypt, and the Sea of Yoke to buy food, which will not only satisfy Tagetinus The supply of rations for more than 10,000 people can greatly alleviate the financial burden of the kingdom... Therefore, this issue should be emphasized in the letter to the Senate and the Ministry of Military Affairs."
Henipolis had already guessed Davers's thoughts, so his expression was calmer, but Tolmeide and Plintors suddenly realized, Tolmeide repeatedly expressed admiration for Davers's decision.
"To start any war, you must serve the interests of the kingdom. If you fight for the sake of war, even if you can win, but it is not good for us, then there is no need to start this war." Davers couldn't help but After saying one more sentence, seeing the two of them thinking, he paused for a while, and then turned to the subject: "Our original plan was to transfer the Third Fleet to the north coast of Sicily, following Sekrian’s advice. Command, jointly blockade the western waters of Sicily. But now that Midolades is making new achievements, I transferred the Third Fleet to Sicily at this time and obeyed Sekrian's command. Will he be a little dissatisfied?"
"Your Majesty, as far as I know, Midolades is not a person with a flamboyant personality. He has never made any excessive demands to the Ministry of Military Affairs. He should not have any dissatisfaction. Let's talk about Sekrian. After all, he was the former officer..." Tolmeide was relieved.