Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 101: The Great Battle of Silinus (1)

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Now that the problem is solved, Annobas is still standing still, of course Pomilka will send someone to question.

In this regard, Annobas’s answer is: The Iberian fleet has just been merged, and it takes some time to train and strengthen understanding and cooperation.

A few days later, Annobas finally came to Lilivi City and told Pomilka: "I have assembled all the warships, and tomorrow I will be able to protect your troop transport fleet and reinforce Serinu. Si, I hope you are ready now."

"Tomorrow?" Pomirka looked at the thick clouded sky outside the window, feeling a little uneasy in his heart. He hesitated and said: "I heard from my subordinates that the experienced old sailor in the port based on the weather in the past few days. It is judged that in the next two days there will not only be continuous rainfall in the southwestern waters of Sicily, but also heavy wind and waves. Ships sailing at sea will have certain risks."

Anobas replied calmly: "It is precisely because of the risks that the Dionian fleet is likely to hide in the port and dare not go out to sea, so that our fleet can enter the port of Serinus smoothly. ."

"What if the Dionia fleet is dispatched?" Pomilka asked cautiously.

"That's the great time I'm waiting for to defeat the Dionia fleet!" Annobus' eyes flashed brightly, and said confidently: "Who is more comfortable with the sea conditions here, who has better ship handling skills, who Whoever is more familiar with this sea area will win this naval battle! And the warships controlled by our Carthage sailors are undoubtedly more dominant!

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In the early morning of the next day, the Carthage squadrons that received the order set off from their respective ports of call and rushed to gather on the sea near the port of Lilifa. In the port, hundreds of laborers and slaves are moving food to the cargo ships docked at the pier, and teams of soldiers are also boarding the passenger ships in order...

Countless ships are crowded in the harbor, countless workers are busy in it... Such a busy scene is reflected in Pomilka’s eyes, but his face is inevitably a little nervous: "Annobath, next The safety of this fleet depends on you!" He said expectantly to the navy commander beside him.

Anlobas said calmly: "Don't worry! As long as we work together, even if the Dionian fleet appears, we will be confident to send them to the sea to feed the fish! Are you right, Admiral? "

"Yes, General Annobas, the Iberian fleet is happy to defeat the Dionian fleet under your command and facilitate the land offensive of Lord Margot." Admika looked respectful. Reply.

Pomilka turned to look at these two important figures in the Carthage fleet, frowned, and stopped talking.

At this time, Anlobas said: "The wind is blowing."

"It's northwest wind." Admika said immediately.

Pomilka saw the waves in the harbor, and then he felt cold on his face and hurriedly stretched out his hand: It's raining!

In a blink of an eye, the beach under his feet was hit by raindrops into dense pits. He couldn't help but secretly thank him that he had prepared the fleet for rain beforehand.

The rain also accelerated the preparation of the entire fleet. It didn't take long for Lilibo City Lord Semimre to inform Pomilka that the fleet is ready.

"We are on the ship too, ready to set off!" After Annobas finished speaking, he walked to the naval port not far away. Admika followed closely, and the Iberian fleet docked in the naval port. There is also a special warship, that is Anobath's ship, which has its own name-the double-headed dragon.

Before the rise of Syracuse, Carthage was already the maritime power of the Western Mediterranean. The city-states in the Western Mediterranean knew that Carthage was the maritime hegemon of the Western Mediterranean for decades. There was a war in Kuza, and there were victories, but in real sea battles, Carthage had never failed (Carthage's two naval defeats were trapped in the harbor, unable to exert its advantages). The Carthage navy not only relies on its huge population reserve with rich navigation experience, but also its technological advantages accumulated over hundreds of years. The Carthage people have always been at the forefront of the field of technological innovation in Mediterranean navigation.

Especially in the past ten years, Dionia replaced Syracuse and became the overlord of the Greek city-states in the Western Mediterranean. The strength of its navy actually made Carthage feel threatened, although Carthage’s center of gravity It has turned to the inland development of Africa, but maritime trade is the foundation of Carthage. It is the advantages of the sea that have led to the strength and prosperity of Carthage. How can they easily hand it over to others, so Carthage’s The boatsmiths developed a four-layer paddle warship.

This is a battleship that is higher, longer, and wider than the main battleship popular among the various forces in the Mediterranean. It has a maximum of 250 sailors and has four rows on the left and right sides. The paddle seat, so its fastest speed is slightly slower than the three-layer paddle warship, and its heavy hull makes it less flexible to turn, but its large deck is enough to accommodate a large number of soldiers for hand-to-hand combat, and because of it The hull was huge, and the Carthaginians strengthened it, so it has extra protection in the face of impact tactics. At the same time, it seldom uses impact tactics in combat, and relies more on grabbing hooks. , Fixed himself with the enemy ship, and carried out jump-gang operations. This was obviously a warship designed by the Dionian Navy.

Of course, the Carthaginians, who have been popular for hundreds of years of traditional naval tactics and warships, are cautious about this new warship. Up to now, only 20 ships have been built, scattered in various squadrons. In, even as the seat of the navy generals.

The flagship that Annobas is riding on is different. It is a huge battleship made up of two four-layer paddle warships. Carthage’s boatmen spent three years to solve the problem. It was developed after a lot of technical problems. It lowered the height of the hull, from the bow to the stern, the two bottoms were welded tightly with the strongest wooden planks, and then a tall tower was built on the wide deck to become a real sea fortress. With enough crews, soldiers, and archers stationed in the tower, it will be a disaster for any enemy ship that wants to jump to help fight. Of course the slowness of her sailing speed is beyond doubt.

The double-headed dragon is a monster in the sea in the legend of Carthage. It often raises huge waves, sinks ships, and devours crew members. It is a nightmare for children in Carthage. The Carthaginians used a two-headed dragon to name the flagship of the Carthage fleet, obviously with great expectations.

The double-headed dragon drove away from the naval port. The entire sea outside the naval port was full of warships, undulating under the surging tide, like a floating forest. The addition of the Iberian fleet expanded even more. The area of ​​this "forest".

Annobas divides the huge fleet into three parts: the front, the middle and the back: he sits in the middle and puts the Iberian fleet in the back row, which seems to show his selflessness.

At the same time, in view of the wind and waves on the sea, he ordered the entire fleet to stay away from the coast, widen the distance between the warships, and lower the sails, but to maintain a high degree of concentration to prevent leaving the team.

When more than a dozen bugles sounded on the double-headed dragon, this huge fleet with a frontal width of ten miles and a column of ten miles long began to move along the coast towards Silinus. The fleet has opened up a safe sea channel.

It is strange to say that when the fleet began to move, the wind and waves gradually subsided and the rain stopped. The crew all thought it was the sea **** who was blessing them, and they were all very excited.

Lilibo arrived at Silinus, the land distance was more than 90 miles, and the sea way was farther, and due to the influence of wind and waves, the Carthage fleet did not reach the sea near Silinus until noon.

Anobas ordered the fleet to be displayed on the sea east of Silinus and remain alert.

After giving the order, he sat in the spacious and comfortable tower, eating a steaming lunch, and talking to his men. There was no tense atmosphere of war at any time, let alone the chill outside. sea ​​breeze.

Actually, Annobas has some contradictions in his mind: the Iberian fleet has just been merged, and it takes time to adjust, and they have been defeated before, and it takes time to restore morale. But at the same time, as a proud Carthage navy commander, he is also eager to try his hands on the strength of the Dionian Navy, which has maintained a strong presence in the Western Mediterranean over the years, and let them taste the Carthage Navy. It's amazing.

He drank two sips of water, took the cloth towel handed over by the servant, wiped his mouth, and stood up. He is already in his 50s and his digestive ability has deteriorated. He usually doesn't eat much, but today he eats a lot unknowingly. His belly is a little uncomfortable. He paces back and forth to help digestion. .

At this time, the captain of the two-headed dragon came in and reported: "General, the fleet has begun to enter the port!"

"Are there any discoveries in the east?" Annobas asked.

"No report has been received yet."

"I hope that the fleet can unload the cargo soon, and we will return soon. The weather is really worrying now!" The adjutant said worriedly, "Even if Dionia's fleet finds us, I am afraid it will not Dare to come out."

Annobas didn’t speak, but looked out the window silently: the clouds almost completely blocked the sun. It was noon, but it seemed as if it was dusk. The sky was dark, the sea was dark, and the sea and sky in the distance were the same color, making the line of sight out of sight. And far. Although the rain stopped and the wind stopped at this time, the air was filled with thick water vapor.

"Go and urge the fleet to speed up the progress!" Finally, Anobath said.

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On the mast of the four-layer paddle warship at the forefront of the Carthage fleet, the watcher clasped the wooden pillars with both hands and looked forward laboriously. The dark clouds hanging above his head surprised him, and he complained in his heart. Captain: How could the Dionian fleet go to sea in such bad weather? There is no need for me to stay on the mast all the time. In case of heavy rain or thunder, it is not a joke! "