Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 190: Unrest on Capitoline Mountain

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Why is this? The reason is simple. The Romans, led by the Roman elders and nobles, retreated to Mount Capitoline. Although the Dionian army only blocked it and did not attack it, they often sent people to shout at the mountain, such as "You expedition." Helniki’s army sneaked into the city of Rome and was repelled... Kesrera and Viais had been captured... The Roman army led by Camilos was defeated in Ostia..."

In the beginning, only a few Latins were shouting. Later, many Roman civilians familiar to the mountain people joined the team. They would add some other content to the shouts: For example, "We already live Go to the comfortable house that originally belonged to you...We have the land that originally belonged to you..."

Although the veterans have repeatedly avoided: "These are lies, the tricks of the Dionians, who want to create chaos among us!..."

However, the people on the mountain listened to the shouts at the bottom of the mountain, and during the day they could see many people in Roman civilian attire on the square and the black helmets and black armored Dionian soldiers who seemed to have a cordial conversation, and then one by one Leaving with large bags and small bags (in fact, Roman civilians apply to become Dionian citizens and go to the square to receive food rations every day), it is inevitable that you will be suspicious. Coupled with the predicament on the mountain, some chaos occurred.

So, the elders finally gave an order to seal off this cliff with a clear view of the square.

In the dimly lit apse of the Temple of Jupiter, hundreds of Roman elders who had just looked at the square from the top of the cliff were sitting dignifiedly, and the atmosphere seemed a little depressed.

"Cough! Cough!..." Portitus' cough sounded very clear in this silent space, attracting everyone to focus on him, but he really just coughed because of his weakness. There is no desire to speak first.

It took a long time for Capitoline Hill’s administrator Ambstos, who was temporarily appointed by the Senate, to break the silence: "Dear fathers and newcomers, I want to remind you, although the public cannot see it today. The situation in the square, but they can hear the shouts in the square, I think this will cause them a lot of trouble, so I hope everyone will take care of their families and diners after they go back! Scipio, you too! Be vigilant and let the soldiers pay attention to maintaining order!"

"I have sent additional soldiers, don't worry." Scipio responded.

"Hey!" Apreus suddenly yelled, seeing everyone looking at him in amazement, he stood up and shouted loudly: "We have been up the mountain for almost ten days! Ten days! Why still Didn’t you see our army coming to attack the city?! Is it true that Camilos’ army has been defeated by the Ionians as the Dionians said?!"

When many elders heard this, they shook their bodies unconsciously. This is what they are most afraid of mentioning.

"Ahem...There are 70,000 troops outside the city, Camelus is the commander in command, and there are so many Latin allies and colonial cities to support, how can it be defeated!" Portitus tried to comfort everyone.

Since going up the mountain, in order to unite against the enemy, Apreus has been warned by Marugineensis, "Don't lash out at the dictator in times of crisis, and cause unnecessary panic." But long-term pressure. Let Apreus finally burst out again: "If Camilos's army did not fail, where are they?! Couldn't it be escaped?!"

Marugineensis immediately shouted: "Don't talk nonsense! Don't believe the rumors that the enemy said,'Our army was defeated in Ostia', but this rumor also tells us something. , Camelus may be leading the army to attack Ostia!"

The veterans with rich experience in war, headed by Portitus, Marugineensis, and Scipia, of course have made reasonable speculations about the reason why Camilos has not attacked the city for a long time. Many veterans have accepted this explanation.

But at this moment, Aplius is still reluctant: "Why attack Ostia instead of attacking Rome directly?! Is Camelus confused, thinking that we Romans live in Austria? Is Stia that small town?!"

"The city of Rome is thick and heavily guarded. It’s not as good as Ostia. Camelus probably wanted to attack Ostia and consume the Dionians’ forces and block them. Inland, forcing them to go out of the city for a decisive battle, or to choose an armistice... Aprilus, I have explained these words once yesterday, don't let me say it again!" Marugineencis's eyes were sharp. Looking at Apleyus, the person who supported him with one hand suddenly began to become a little disobedient, which made his eyes look angry.

Apuleus stopped talking wisely.

However, some people raised doubts: "Camillos may be the correct strategy to attack Ostia, but we have all heard what the enemy said, "Vai and Kesrera have been captured by them." . Yesterday they also said, “Sulvotem and Xhosa also surrendered to them, and even our allied Etruscans form an alliance with them”... If all of this is true, it will be taken back. Ostia, I’m afraid it won’t do much."

These words immediately caused the elders to whisper.

Marugineensis saw that the person who spoke was Lucritius, although he hated this old guy which pot he didn’t open, he put a topic that everyone was very worried about publicly. , Is your head dizzy? ! But for an old man who has been in the Senate for decades, he still feels jealous, so he said perfunctorily: "I said that these are the lies of the enemy, we don't need to believe it."

"Why don't you send people down to investigate? Just like Pantius back then! If we can be sure that these are the lies of the enemy, we and the people will be relieved."

Marugineensis finally couldn't help it, and said angrily: "Lukritius, apart from worshiping Jupiter every day, you are sleeping. Have you seriously participated in meetings and participated in any Business?! Scipio told him, what have we all done?!"

"Up to now, we have sent five warriors to dive down the mountain to find out the news, but we have not yet returned." Scipio said solemnly: "When the Celtics occupied Rome, their discipline was lax. , The blockade of Capitoline Mountain is not tight, and the Dionians...you can see the camp they built under the mountain, it is very difficult to sneak past it secretly."

"Well, as the dictator of Rome, Camilos will do his best to repel the Dionians, just like he defeated the Celtics!" In order to avoid Lucritius Being too embarrassed to cause a quarrel, Ambustus interjected: "Let’s first care about important issues related to us! Our food is only enough for 20 days. If Camillos fails to regain Rome in 20 days City, we are going to be hungry.

There is also drinking water. Although there is a small spring on the mountainside not far from the Temple of Juno, it is not enough for more than 5,000 people to drink. Fortunately, the rainy season has just passed, and there have been a few rains in these ten days. , There is still a lot of water stored in several temples, but if it does not rain for five or six days, it will be very difficult for us to drink enough water for everyone...

There is also disease. We rushed up the mountain without taking many herbs. The people were crowded on the mountain. They did not eat, sleep well, and were in a bad mood. Some people fell ill and couldn’t get the Good treatment can never be cured..."

Ambustus' words made the expressions of the elders even more worried.

"Oh!" Portitus sighed: "When the Celtics invaded, there were only a few hundred people when we retreated here, but now the number is more than ten times that of the time, which is natural consumption. There are also much more supplies..."

"Are we going to drive too many people down Capitoline?!" an elder asked anxiously.

These words caused an uproar in the temple.

Ambustus quickly said: "We don’t need to do this! I mean... we must strictly control the consumption of food and water, and prevent the occurrence of diseases, so that we can stay longer on the mountain. Time, hold on until Camilos leads his soldiers to repel the Dionians and retake Rome..."

Before the elders began to discuss, a person stood up in the crowd, and he said loudly: "Dear fathers and newcomers, I have doubts whether Camillos can recapture Rome! Just now the Dionians You have all seen the triumphant triumph of the Romans, and so many Roman civilians have joined their triumphal celebrations. What does this mean?! The civilians of Rome are betraying us and are turning to support the invading Dionians! With those civilians’ With support, the Dionians will have more soldiers to defend Rome, and Camilos will be able to lead the army—"

"Nonsense!" Marugineensis yelled, staring fiercely at the person who spoke: "Aplius, are you crazy?!"

Aprieus also went out at the moment: "I'm not crazy, my mind is very clear, and you are also very clear, but all are running away! When Rome fell, so many people were trapped in the city and started In the few days we were on the mountain, we could still see and hear the sound of fighting in the city, even fire and heavy smoke... But now! How many days have we not heard the sound of fighting, but the square is getting more and more It’s lively, I’m afraid the Dionians have been completely--"

"Guard! Guard! Take him down for me and lock him up!" Marugineensis roared angrily.

Sepia hesitated. After all, this is against the rules of the Senate, but seeing Portitus, Ambustus, Lucritius and many other respectable elders nodding, he The guards were called immediately.