Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 14: Reasons for refusal to send troops

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"Your Majesty." Ansitanos, who had been silent before, said at this time: "The order established by the kingdom in central Italy is not very stable. The Etruscan Alliance is the largest alliance with us. They have been very friendly to us over the past few years. They are in difficulties, so of course we should reach out for help.

What's more, the Gauls have always been the nightmare of the various forces in central Italy, and its threat to the central region is increasing day by day. As the leader of the entire central region, the confrontation with the Gauls is inevitable and other The main force trusted by the forces.

Now the northern part of the Etruscan Alliance is very weak. If you have to wait for the Gallic invasion of the South before sending troops to rescue, I am afraid that when the army gathers, most of the Etruscan territory has already fallen. Not only will the kingdom be resented by the Etruscans, but it will also reduce the trust of other forces in us. It will also seriously affect our construction in the Latham territory and make our military operations not so smooth.

And now the Etruscan Alliance voluntarily provides such good conditions so that we can help them keep the Gauls out of the mountains, stifle their attempts to invade the South in advance, and ensure the safety of the central region. Moreover, you can get more land, fully incorporate the Etruscans into the kingdom's protection circle, and accelerate the kingdom's influence on them. This is a good thing with one stone, and we should not refuse! "

"Master Ansitanos, we all understand what you are saying." Rafias, the Minister of Household Registration, objected: "But you should also understand that the Etruscans gave us part of the land. I hope that the people living there will be able to fight against the Gauls together with them in the future, but there will always be harassment by the Gauls there, and there is a danger of losing their lives at any time. Which citizen is willing to move there?"

"Where are those free citizens who are preparing citizens and registering?" Ansitanos asked seriously.

Rafias shook his head and said: "Since the last war ended, there is still a lot of free land in the entire kingdom that has not been allocated. This is a well-known thing. We do not give priority to the allocation of land in the country. Instead, they are required to go to Etruria to face the terrible Gauls, who have accumulated enough merits and are about to become new citizens. This is not only unfair, but also seriously damages the credibility of the kingdom and affects us for a long time. Immigration operations that have been implemented."

Rafias finished speaking, and there was a moment of silence in the palace.

After a while, the Minister of Supervision Sesta said: "Why don't we send an army to directly attack the Gaul territory, conquer the Gaul completely, and solve this trouble all at once?"

Treasurer Archibides immediately said loudly: "Now the treasury is tight, and there is not enough gold and silver to support a big war."

Alexis also went on to say: "According to the information now obtained, most of the northern part of Italy is basically occupied by the Gauls. Because there is a long river in its territory, its terrain is flat and the soil is fertile. The Gauls also support a large number of people with half-farming and half-grazing. It is said that it is because of the large population that they want to go south and occupy more land.

Moreover, there are rolling mountains to the north where these Gauls live, and there are more Gauls north of the mountains...If our army crosses the Etruscan region and marches north , It will inevitably lead to a time-consuming war. The kingdom has just slowly recovered from the previous war, and it is not suitable to launch another major war in the short term. "

"Since the northern Etruscan region is very dangerous, we don’t need to build towns on the land they allocated to us. We can build military fortresses similar to the Turiyi barracks, the area can be smaller, and then The army soldiers are sent to guard in turns, just like the Rahe Fortress.” In addition to the construction issues, the Minister of Construction Heraclid, who rarely speaks in other fields, made his own suggestions rare because of the Turiyi Barracks. Several reconstructions were designed by him and completed by him personally. He believes that this kind of military fortress that integrates military defenses, town facilities, and daily labor can play a greater role on the Etruscan border.

"Master Heraclid's proposal to build a military fortress in northern Etruscans is indeed a good way." Alexis first praised Heraclid, and then cautiously said: "But, send Legionnaires go there and take turns on duty. It is questionable... The Rahe Fortress is located in the heart of the kingdom. There is no danger. There are not many soldiers sent on duty, and the time of rotation is very short. The supply of rations It is also very convenient. The Ministry of Military Affairs regards it as a necessary experience before the legionary reserve soldiers become regular, so the citizens have no objection to this. But let the legionnaires go to the northern Etruscan border to guard, the situation is completely different—— "

Alexis cleared his throat and analyzed slowly: "First of all, the number of soldiers stationed in each military fortress built on the Etruscan border is definitely not a small number. Because they face The right will be fierce Gauls. Soldiers have to hold the fortress and repel the small groups of Gauls that have harassed the Etruscan territory. At the same time, they must also consider in case they are suddenly hit by the Gauls. In a large-scale invasion of the south, the weak Etruscan army cannot be relied on, and they are far away from the kingdom, unable to get strong support immediately. They must insist on defense for at least half a month before they can wait for the help of the kingdom’s army. Therefore, every one The strength of the fortress must not be less than 1,000 people to ensure safety.

The border between Etruscans and Gaul is very long. I am afraid that it will take 3~5 such military fortresses to play a role in defending against Gaul’s harassment. This means that we have to send at least 3000-5000 Legionnaires, this is 3/5 of the number of a corps. It is not a small amount. The rations and materials consumed are not a small amount. Even if the Etruscans agree to provide material assistance free of charge, they will continue to do so. Whether you can stick to it is a question. If we provide it by ourselves, it will pay more, because it also includes the consumption of the road...

Secondly, it is impossible for the reinforcements to Etruscans to rotate frequently, because our troops go to the northern Etruscans to garrison, where it is completely unfamiliar to our army, whether it is opponents or the environment. Yes, it is necessary to be familiar with an unfamiliar battlefield environment, understand the enemy’s situation, understand the situation of the friendly forces, and allow the soldiers to adapt to the battlefield life there... etc. It takes a long time in all aspects, and only waiting for the generals. Only when officers and soldiers are familiar with it can they fully exert their combat effectiveness. Otherwise, frequent rotation of troops and soldiers who are not familiar with the surrounding environment or even unfamiliar with the surrounding environment may increase casualties and even cause defeat during the battle. It is strictly forbidden by the "Dionian Military Law"! "

Speaking of this, Alexis glanced at Daves.

Daves held his chin and nodded slightly.

Alexis continued with an unchanging expression: "Therefore, the time required for our army to be stationed there cannot be too short, at least half a year. Let the soldiers be stationed in an unfamiliar place that is always facing battle. For such a long time, even the nearest 14th Corps soldiers (that is, the Corps just formed a few years ago, the barracks are near Rome, the source of troops comes from the Latham area and parts of southern Etruscans, mainly Kai (Srera and Wei Ai) will inevitably miss their hometown, which will lead to low morale.

What's more, these soldiers are still the main labor of the family. They take care of the farmland, herd cattle and sheep or engage in other labor to earn money to support the family. The kingdom allows them to serve for a long time. Although they may be given some rewards, they cannot fulfill their role as Dio. I’m afraid that the other rights and duties of Nigerian citizens will still cause complaints from them and their families——"

"During the Western Mediterranean War, the soldiers had been fighting for more than a year. I don't think their performance is very good. There is no complaint." Anta Auris said disapprovingly.

"That's because your majesty personally led the army, always paying attention to adjusting the soldiers' war exhaustion." Alexis said this not to compliment Daves, he explained with a serious expression: "Our army back then After the fierce battle with Rome, His Majesty held several competitions and banquets to invigorate the atmosphere of the barracks. When going south to Sicily to fight against the Carthaginians, the main force always avoided frontal decisive battles with them, mainly training in the camp and the city. Dressing and defense, coupled with the great honor of defeating Carthage, the original Western Mediterranean overlord, inspired them, so they were able to hold on to the end.

But if they are allowed to go to the northern Etruscan border, the commanders of the fortresses cannot have great prestige and charm, so that the soldiers have always maintained a high morale, and we can recognize and help the Etruscan The importance of the Riya League to maintaining the security of the kingdom, but the soldiers would probably not think so deeply. On the contrary, they would think that it is meaningless to fight for a force that has little to do with them for a long time, which would make them unable to afford any battle. desire. "

Speaking of this, he coughed and said in a more accented tone: "What's more, as long as we are not ready to conquer the Gauls in the north, then helping the Etruscan alliance and defending the northern border may be a Long-term missions, one year, two years, three years...If this goes on, I am afraid that it will cause the soldiers of the Dionian regiments to complain, and even refuse to obey orders and go to Etruscan... ..."

Alexis made the situation so serious that it caused a commotion among the people around him.