Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 183: Concession of Amintas

lnmao.org, the fastest update to the latest chapter of the Mediterranean Overlord of Ancient Greece!

"We should fight with all our strength, but we don't have to look too high at the Romans!" Amintas confidently said: "Our loss yesterday was not small. It stands to reason that the Romans should continue to attack today to gain more Many advantages, but it’s almost noon now, why didn’t the Romans launch an offensive anymore?!"

Amintas raised his head, looked at the crowd, and said loudly: "I'm sure that the Romans suffered even more losses because they were in siege operations! This kind of loss caused the possession of more than 60,000 soldiers for three days in a row. The continuous offensive Roman army cannot organize an offensive today. They are scared!"

"The commander is right!" Thelis took the conversation and said, "According to the news from the city of Rome, in the past two days, there have been Roman civilians who have fled the camp ahead and returned to Rome. There are not only Romans in the army, but also the armies of the Latin and Etruscan city states. The Romans may not care about casualties, but can their allied armies bear such a large casualty?!"

"Master Teles is right!" Amintas hit the back of the chair again and said loudly, "The origin of the soldiers of the Roman army is complicated, not as united as our army, as long as we can fight back again If it attacks several times, the enemy will probably be disintegrated. Then it will be the time for us to attack, so you must encourage your soldiers to continue to defend and do not relax. Victory will ultimately belong to us!"

After listening to this, Cloto Catacs turned his head to look at Amintas again, although his father told him in private, “Amintas is too brave in combat, and the problem is not comprehensive enough to consider, and the army often suffers too many casualties during the battle. , Not suitable to be the head coach of the army..." But at this moment, Croto Kataks feels that Amintas has the vigorous energy that is not afraid of failure and is always brave and enterprising, which can very well inspire the fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers under his command. , Played a mainstay role at the critical moment.

"Everyone, while the enemy hasn't attacked today, organize the soldiers and the people in the city to seize the time to close the gap as much as possible! If it can't be blocked, set up traps near the gap..." Amintas exhorted. Fan, I asked at the end: "What else do you want to add?"

Giogris said immediately: "Master Commander, I ran into Master Stacey Cordas when I came. He asked me to tell you that there are too many wounded in the medical camp, and not enough herbs..."

"For such an important matter, Master Stacey Cordas should come and tell me directly!" Amintas complained, but he completely forgot. He had never called a medical camp during the military meetings these days. People came to participate and stayed at the head of the city to fight other times. How could Stacey Cordas see him.

Clotokatax blinked his eyes, and through contact over the past few days, he discovered that this may be one of the biggest shortcomings of Amintas-being too arbitrary, no wonder his father was a little uneasy about him.

Gioglis hesitated and said, "Master Stacey Cordas has been busy treating the wounded for these two days, I am afraid I can't spare time."

Telis also said immediately: "In a moment, I will send someone to the port to inform Agums (the big merchant of herbs in Turei) to see if there are any herbs stored there. If not, let them Ship it from the kingdom as soon as possible."

"Well, I'll leave this to you." Amintas said simply, and then looked at other people: "Are there any other questions? No, just go ahead and perform your own task." ."

As soon as he finished speaking, a guard hurried into the hall: "Report to the commander, His Majesty the King has sent a messenger, saying that there is an urgent military order to convey!"

Amintas was taken aback, and said hurriedly: "Let him in quickly."

In a short while, the messenger walked into the hall, and Cloto Kataks recognized him as the young staff Asinarus beside his father.

Asinarus quickly glanced at the people in the hall, then looked at Amintas, and said respectfully: "Commander Amintas, commanders and adults, I am on the order of Your Majesty Daves, Come to Ostia and convey his latest order!" As he said, he held the papyrus scroll tied with black thread in both hands and presented it to Amintas.

Amintas unfolded the scroll of Shakespeare, and his face first showed joy, then his expression became dignified, his eyes looked directly at Asinarus, and there was a trace of anger in his words: "Are you sure this is a warrant written by your majesty himself?" ! Not what your staff meant?!"

Acinarus said neither humble nor arrogant: "Commander, do you not know your Majesty's handwriting and his seal?! Besides, your Majesty personally led the army on the expedition. How can our staff dare to give orders privately!"

"What the **** is going on?" Olivers saw that the atmosphere was wrong, and hurriedly interjected.

"Your Majesty wants us... to evacuate Ostia!" Amintas slammed his hand to the back of the chair again.

Everyone was surprised: After all, the soldiers fought blood for three days and paid a lot of casualties. Ostia, who was struggling to hold on, actually wanted to give it up, and it was hard for anyone to accept it.

Therefore, even Gioglis asked: "Does your majesty think we can't hold Ostia?"

"Your commander did not fully explain the original intent of your majesty's warrant!" Asinarus glanced at Amintas, and explained earnestly: "Yesterday, we have captured Kesrera and Wei Ai. , Kesreira’s port is not far from the mouth of the Tiber River, and it can accommodate more ships. In view of the continuous assaults on Ostia by the Roman army, the casualties of our army have increased, in order to ensure that we are in the next battle. There are sufficient troops, and there is no need to fight an army that has lost its homeland and hopelessly here. His Majesty Daves has decided-please note that it is not wanted -"

Acinarus secretly murmured Amintas here, and then said in a strong tone: "The soldiers of the three legions quickly withdrew to the north bank of the Tiber River, and then returned to Rome by land. Other troops, as well as All the people, materials, and prisoners of Ostia were transferred to Kesrera! If possible, Ostia will be burned completely, and the Roman army will completely cut off the possibility of using the port of Ostia to combat their fighting spirit. Lord Thelis is responsible for directing the evacuation of the city, and everyone must obey his orders! After arriving in Kesrera, Lord Theis will take over as the chief executive of Kesrera...This is the entire content of the warrant. Please follow your Majesty’s orders and execute them immediately!"

While Asinarus was speaking, Olivers and the others were already passing Daves' warrant.

"Indeed, your Majesty's warrant says so!" Oliver said loudly.

"This is good, our soldiers can reduce unnecessary casualties!" Georgris smiled.

In the past few days, due to the continuous siege of the Romans, the successive arrival of various legions, and the commander of Amintas... the whole city is revolving around the war, and Theis is more like Amintas' subordinates. The generals were commanded to come and go, and because the soldiers under him were weak, he was criticized by Amintas. As the chief executive of this small city, it is impossible to say that he has no grievances. But the shrewd man would not show the joy of regaining power at this time, so he was silent, but in his mind he conceived a plan of how to evacuate as soon as possible without being discovered by the enemy.

Although Amintas admitted in his heart that the Roman army's offensive caused heavy casualties, but he retreated without winning. To him, it was like surrendering without a fight, and he was a little unwilling in his heart.

Klotokatax saw Amintas with his hands on the back of the chair, his eyes were staring at Asinarus, and he kept silent. His aura looked like a beast ready to pounce forward at any time. He subconsciously He reached out and touched the secret order that his father had given him in his arms. Only then did he realize that these high-ranking generals who usually greet him with smiles were not resigned to obey as he imagined at certain critical moments, but He has full confidence in his father's prestige.

"Your Excellency Commander, we should carry out your majesty's orders immediately!" Olivers suddenly said loudly.

Gioglis also continued: "Yes, I should take advantage of the time when the Romans are not attacking, and quickly prepare for evacuation!"

The successive statements of the two commanders made Amintas look away. He looked at Olivers and Geogris. After a while, he said in a humble voice: "Then let Master Thelis be in charge. Arrange the retreat..."

After speaking, he stood up and walked out of the hall.

The few remaining people looked at each other, and all heaved a sigh of relief.

If one day, I can lead the battle, how can I make these generals obey orders? Croto Kataks was thinking silently...

………………………………………

Camillos came out of the camp for treating the wounded with a heavy heart. The tragic sight of the struggling wounded in the camp was always lingering in front of him, and their painful groans tightly grabbed his heart. Let him be in a trance.

"Father, be careful!" Lucius grabbed Camilos, who was about to fall.

"Lucius...you say, I insisted on taking Ostia...is it wrong?" Camelus murmured while supporting his son's shoulders.

"Father, if we don’t attack Ostia, should we attack Rome?! Father, don’t think too much about it. Titus, Olus, Quintus, they all agree with your plan. Now In such a difficult situation, we can only persecute the Dionians to carry out peace talks with us by continuously killing and wounding the Dionian soldiers and capturing Ostia. Only then can we have hope!" Lucius said in a deep voice. .

"In the past few days, there have been 20,000 casualties!..." Camilos sighed long. He has always cherished the lives of soldiers, and has always been known for his skillful battles and small casualties. This time, such a large casualty is the result of the plan he made. It is inevitable that he has deep self-blame in his heart.