Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 119: Rome is in danger

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The elders were awakened from their sleep and rushed to the Senate to hold a meeting to discuss countermeasures.

As a result, in the morning, another scout rushed back to the city of Rome, bringing even worse news: "It was discovered that Dionian’s army had set off from Ostia and was heading along the Tiber. March east!"

"It was discovered that Dionia's army set off from Lavinim and was moving fast eastward!"

There is no doubt that Dionia's army is clearly coming towards Rome! The fluke in the hearts of the elders was shattered, and they all felt nervous.

"How many people are there in the attacking Dionian army?" The questioner was Publius Cominelius Scipio, who was the father of Milusius and was also called by the people As "Great Scipio".

Milusius was appointed as a messenger by the Senate, and he has set off for Helniki to send orders to Camelus. He was appointed by the Senate to take over the post of Chief Guard of the city by his father, not because the post was hereditary, but because Scipio was a veteran with outstanding military exploits. About 20 years ago, in the battle of Rome to take Victory, He once served as a cavalry officer, deputy to the commander of the army, Camilos. At the current critical moment of the enemy, it is natural that an experienced veteran is required to sit down.

"Because the Dionians sent cavalry to cruise around the army, the scouts could not get close and observe, but based on their experience, the two armies combined, I am afraid there are 40,000 to 50,000 people."

This number caused many elders to take a breath and exclaimed: "So many enemies! And our city has only 3,000 soldiers! Rome city... Rome city——"

"There are more than 3,000 soldiers in the city of Rome, plus the citizens mobilized last night, there are already more than 10,000!" Ambustus said loudly, trying to dispel the anxiety of his colleagues.

"But they are all old people and children!"

"Shut up!" Portitus roared: "At this time, Roman citizens are only those who died in battle and those who are still fighting. There is no distinction between old people and children!"

Speaking of this, he tore open his clothes, exposed his thin right hand, raised it up, clenched his fist, and said: "I propose that citizens over 65 years old and young people over 13 years old should be recruited as auxiliary soldiers to participate in the defense of the city. , I am the first to sign up!"

"How can this be! The 60-year-old can't even hold a shield--" Apleyus was about to object, and Potitus glared at him, and Apleyus quietly said nothing. .

Portitus glanced at Marugineensis beside him, suppressed the anger in his heart, let out a sigh of relief, and said in a deep voice, "From here to the city of Ferentirum, it has exceeded 100 Dori, and the road is not easy to follow. The messenger rode forward at full speed. It will take at least a long time to reach the Roman camp, and it will take two days for the army to return to Rome. You have to ask Camillos It takes a day to attack the city of Ferentirum. Then tell me, how many days can Camilos lead the army to return?!"

"Four days! Four days at the earliest!" Ambustus took the opportunity to replied loudly: "From the current situation, the Dionians have tried their best to attack the city of Rome, and now the city You have all seen the situation. Can Rome withstand the attack of the Dionians and persist until Camillos leads his army back?! Even if it can hold, how much do we have to pay for the defender of the city composed of the old and the young? Was killed or injured?! Not long after Milusius left, the messenger rushed to catch up and should still be able to catch up. So I proposed to cancel the proposal to Camelus and let him lead his army back to Rome immediately!"

The Senate fell into a moment of silence. After all, the senators here know that Camelus will return with his army, and then he will be unable to attack Herni for a while to fight against the army of Dionia. In this way, the Helnikians who have fallen into a desperate situation will be revived, and the hard work that Rome has put in for more than a month will be wiped out.

At this time, the old veteran Lucritius stood up and said emotionally: "The land is gone, and you can get it again. Rome is gone, but everything is over! I don't want to see Rome again. The city was ravaged by foreigners!"

His words evoked the painful memories of the veterans. Many people were moved and shouted: "Agree! Agree to let Camilos return immediately, defend Rome, and repel the enemy!"

Amidst this cry, Marugineensis silently looked at Scipia, and Scipio slightly shook his head at him. Although Marugineensis did not agree or object, he kept Silence.

At this moment, Apleyus stood up and said: "Ambustus, didn't you go to inform our allies to send reinforcements last night? Why didn't you see any movement?"

"I sent a messenger to Gabi, Tustron, Rabbicombe, Pendum... They all replied,'Their young and middle-aged citizens have responded to Rome's call a month ago. Follow Camilos to Helniki, now there are no reinforcements to send.'"

"So...Prenister, Bonnet, Tibur...Have you ever asked about these city-states?" Aplieus asked again.

Ambustus became a little angry. As a respected elder, he was questioned in such a tone. He felt it was a humiliation. He immediately said angrily: "Unless you are not a Roman, you should not know , How far are these city-states from Rome? Our messenger arrived there, I am afraid it is already late at night. The Senate of any city-state will not deal with political affairs at that time, even if we are Rome, it will not do, and it will make people laugh! "

Apuleus smiled awkwardly, and muttered: "Look, this is Camilos' fault..." But he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

"Before the arrival of the Dionians, should we inform the people in the villages outside the city to evacuate to the city, so as to ensure their safety and strengthen our defense." Abi Nius made a suggestion.

At this time, Marugineensis said: "It's better not to do this! The young and middle-aged citizens of the entire Roman region either went to Helniki, Litley, Sutnikum, the remaining villages outside the city are not old people, women or children, and some slaves. Not only will they come into the city to not help defend the city, but it will increase chaos... er. ...And...er..."

Scipio hurriedly said: "There are many residents outside the city. Once they get the news, they will panic into the city. I am afraid that they will not be able to enter the city for two or three hours. Instead, the city gates are always open. Now, you must know that the Dionian army is accelerating its march, and it is likely to be here in two hours... At that time, it will be a disaster for both the city of Rome and the people gathered at the city gate. ! I suggest-send out cavalry immediately, notify the people in the villages outside the city to bring food, and evacuate towards Gaby City or Prenister, and then come back with Camilos after his army returns."

Portitus looked at Marugineensis, did not express any objection, and reached a rare agreement with him.

Not only him, but most of the elders agreed. Although they all live in the city, they have a lot of land outside the city, so they also have their own houses, even villas, and of course their own family members and clansmen. Living there and letting them evacuate from Rome is also a safe way to spread the risk and preserve the family. The elders are tacitly aware of each other.

"While notifying Camillos to lead his army back to Rome, we will also send a messenger to notify Paulus, Mejos, and Pantius, so that they can regroup as soon as possible and lead the soldiers back to help. Rome! In addition, Tustron, Tibur, Prenister... and so on, these Latin allies still have to send messengers to ask them for reinforcements, even if only a few soldiers can come, it is also a help to defend our city of Rome. "When Scipio said this, his eyes were on Ambustus.

This time, Ambustus did not object.

"Don’t forget our colonial city of Wei’ai, and the Etruscan allies on the north bank of the Tiber River. We should also ask them for help immediately! Although before, they also sent reinforcements to fight against Hull. The Nikki war, but compared to the Latin Allies, they should have more than enough strength to send reinforcements.” Portitus reminded loudly.

"Dear Portitus, you are right to remind!" Scipio's euphemistic response was more skillful than Apleyus: "But in this way, we must keep the vertebrae on the Tiber. Bridge, and will send heavy troops to guard."

"Could it be possible that my family used a few hundred people to guard the bridge, but now we have tens of thousands of soldiers, but we dare not defend but can only destroy it?!" Ambustus noticed Daxi Pia's intentions, immediately questioned loudly.

A hundred years ago, the entire Fabius clan sent out to guard the Roman vertebral bridge to resist the attack of the Vyves. In the end, the entire army was almost annihilated. This became an unforgettable painful memory of the Fabius clan, but it also became The capital they boasted to the Roman people, as the patriarch of the Fabius clan today, how could Ambustus allow this bridge to be easily destroyed.

"Of course we must guard the Shiiqiao! But the two wooden bridges on Tiberina Island must be destroyed, and the people on the island must withdraw to the city of Rome!" Marugineensis saw Scipio hesitate. In order to prevent a gap between the Cornelius clan and the Fabius clan, he immediately expressed his opinion. He consciously used the strength of the Roman city to defend one bridge and he could bear it. The force needed to defend the two bridges was just enough. Enough.

Ambustus agreed.

The discussion went smoother since then, and the Senate quickly reached some resolutions and quickly moved into action. They began to mobilize the people of the city, encouraging them to resist the attack of the Dionians and hold on until the army of Camillos came back to avoid the city of Rome from being looted again.

Note: The Fabian clan, and some are also translated as "Fabian". The Fabian Archon who used the delaying tactics to save Rome in the war between Hannibal and Rome came from this clan.