Rome Must Fall Chapter 33: Maximus’ request

"Why?" Altonix was a little puzzled: "It's so nice here. It's convenient for us to defend. When we really can't stand it, we can retreat to the mountains behind. Isn't it just this unique terrain that we can defeat?" The Romans! This is a place blessed by Ares, the **** of war! Why give up? Besides, you have to move to the farm in the north. The terrain there is flat and it is easy to be raided by the Roman army. Once defeated, it will not be easy. Retreat, our legs cannot outrun the Roman cavalry."

Cross immediately said loudly: "I agree with Spartacus. We should not stay on this mountain anymore! Yesterday's battle has told us that we cannot defeat the Romans by just defending and waiting. The method we used to defeat the Romans this time cannot be repeated again. The Romans will learn the entire battle from the mouths of the defeated soldiers, and they will not make the same mistake next time they attack us.

Defense requires skills, and recruits cannot learn it in a short time. Attack mainly requires courage, and brothers do not lack hatred for the Romans. Hatred will make them full of strength, so taking the initiative to attack is our best It is a choice, and there is no danger to defend the camp on the flat ground. We can only guarantee safety by defeating the enemy, but it is easy to soften our fighting spirit on this mountain! ”

"I also agree with Spartacus." Hamilcar nodded towards Altonix and said in a gentle tone: "Not to mention anything else, the Romans dug trenches and trenches around the farm in the north. Earthen walls are actually better defensive than our camp here. Moreover, our soldiers can be better trained on flat ground. When the team expands, it is easier for us to expand the camp outwards. Besides, it is easier to transport the baggage team on flat ground. Delivering supplies..."

"Hurry up and move the camp, what's so good about this place!" Enomui complained: "The area around the camp is burnt, and there is a smell of paste everywhere. And the bodies in the pool, although they have been cremated, But it makes me feel uncomfortable thinking about it, so I might as well move to a new place quickly."

The proposal to move the camp was approved, and it was quickly decided to take action tomorrow.

After making this decision, the leaders had nothing to say. As usual, Spartacus finally asked: "Do you have any other suggestions?"

"I have." Maximus, who had been keeping quiet in the corner, said: "From yesterday to today, we have a total of more than 240 people injured to varying degrees. According to the recovery situation of the previous wounded soldiers, Judging from the results, I am afraid that more than half of the people will die due to wound suppuration and high body fever. I learned some medical skills when I was a child. I think that for these wounded people, we only need to regularly change the cloths that wrap the wounds, keep the wounds clean, and let them get adequate treatment. Rest and provide them with good enough food... As long as the trauma is not very serious, most of them can eventually recover."

"But we don't take enough care of them now!" Maximus said very sadly: "As a result, the brothers who fought side by side with us (referring to the gladiators who were injured when escaping from the school) lacked They died without adequate treatment. We cannot continue like this! I suggest that all these wounded be handed over to our baggage team. I will let my men take good care of them and do my best to allow them to recover from their injuries!"

"You know medical skills, why didn't you tell me earlier?!" Cross stared at him and complained loudly.

Maximus immediately responded: "I have learned some medical skills, but I have never treated anyone, and taking care of the wounded is a very troublesome thing. If it weren't for the fact that I noticed that we Too many wounded people have died, and I have just become the baggage captain. I have the conditions to do something, otherwise I don’t want to meddle in other people’s business!”

"You——"

"Okay, okay, treating the wounded is indeed a troublesome thing. We all know it in the Gladiator School. Maximus is willing to let the baggage team take care of the wounded. This is a great thing for us. Ah, we should all express our gratitude to him! You are right!" Spartacus immediately affirmed Maximus's suggestion.

"Maximus, I really want to thank you. You helped me a lot this time!" Altonix expressed his gratitude sincerely. You must know the current regulations of the rebel army, which group of soldiers are subject to The injured team would take care of it. At that time, there was a Thracian gladiator in the Altonix team. His chest was injured and suppurated. He had repeated high fevers and often uncontrollable wailing. The soldiers in the entire team almost collapsed mentally. In the end, everyone Strongly requesting that he be given a good time.

You must know that the wounded man was a fellow villager of Altonix. The two had a good relationship. In the end, he had to kill him, so he said loudly without hesitation: "I support it with both hands, and the baggage team will do it." Take care of the wounded!"

Cross and Enomui both had similar experiences, and they hurriedly agreed.

At this time, Hamilka said: "I remember when we were in school, the doctor named Valerius had very good medical skills. Many brothers were healed by him when they were injured. This may have something to do with him. He has been responsible for treating injured gladiators for a long time and has rich medical experience. This time we go to Capua, it is best to invite a doctor from the gladiator school and let him go to the baggage train to treat the wounded."

Maximus's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea! It's just that these doctors have good salaries, so I'm afraid they won't join us."

"They have to join even if they don't want to!" Cross said coldly, but no one objected, including Spartacus.

I thought you were as particular about the principle of voluntary joining for everyone as you were for farm slaves, but it turns out that you will resort to any means to those who really need it! ...Maximus looked at the four people and felt that he had learned another trick.

"I also agree that the baggage corps should take care of the wounded. But the baggage corps is responsible for providing food to the soldiers, transporting supplies, and managing the warehouse. The manpower is already tight, and now it has to take care of the wounded. Is there enough people? ?" Hamilka asked his question with a serious face.

The teacher is really sleepy and gives me a pillow! ...Maximus was secretly happy~IndoMTL.com~ and immediately answered: "There are indeed not enough people! There are more than 240 wounded soldiers now, and at least 30 or 40 people are needed to take care of the wounded throughout the day. And you should all We know that most of the people in the baggage team are weak and cannot even lift wounded soldiers, so how can we take care of them, so we not only need people, but also strong and strong men!"

Spartacus looked embarrassed: "But now the major teams are also short of people... Let's do this. When someone joins in the future, we will try our best to allocate as many people as possible to the baggage team."

Maximus said with a slight complaint: "Of course this is good, it should have been done long ago. But now the water from far away cannot quench the thirst of the nearer, and the wounded soldiers are in urgent need of care, and there is no way to delay it. I think it is better to take the prisoners That batch of slaves was assigned to our baggage train."

"That's not possible! These slaves are no better than the previous recruits who only know how to farm. They have undergone military training and have some combat experience. It is a complete waste to assign them to your baggage team!" Cross immediately objected.

The slaves they mentioned came from the recently defeated Roman army. According to the current Roman military system, the smallest unit of the Roman legion was a squad, with a total of 10 people. Two of them were slaves. They did not participate in combat, but were responsible for doing chores, such as carrying items for the other eight soldiers, cooking, Setting up tents, repairing weapons, caring for the wounded...,

The Roman army that came to Mount Vesuvius to fight this time had a total of 560 such slaves. In the end, the rebel army raided the Roman camp and captured more than 200 slaves. They were all public slaves of Rome, mostly from war prisoners. After years of hard work in Rome, there was a chance to be released and become free people. Therefore, not all slaves were willing to join the rebel army, but the rebel army's slaughter of all Roman prisoners frightened them, so they agreed.