Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 24: Before the battle

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"Say, please!" Burcos hurriedly said.

"I am on the left wing, Tarantum is on the right wing, and Turriy is in the middle. The order remains the same. However, the two thousand mercenaries and two hundred of Adrianx, Adelas and Sesta All the cavalry will be sent to the left flank under my command. I will lead more than four thousand infantry and two hundred cavalry to defeat the enemy's right flank in the shortest time possible. By cooperating with the mid lane and attacking the enemy's mid lane, the victory of the entire battle is only a matter of time. !" Daves said confidently.

"Are you sure that after you hand over these two thousand mercenaries and two hundred cavalry to your command, you can defeat the enemy in the shortest time?!" Burcos asked slightly heartily.

"There are too many unexpected factors in the battle. I can't be sure before the official engagement. However, in my opinion, this plan is much more likely to win than the plan you gave!" Davers tried his best. Wanted to convince Burkos.

Burkos was silent for a long time and whispered: "But in the hearts of the generals, their plan is more likely to succeed... Anyway, I will report your suggestions to General Ferris. The executive committee decides whether to adopt."

Daves understood the implied meaning in Burkos' words, and a trace of disappointment floated on his face. But he quickly cheered up: "If two thousand mercenaries can't give it to me, two hundred cavalry can always give it to me."

Burkos shook his head: "The two wings of the cavalry division are military traditions, you should know better than me. What's more, one hundred of them are from Tarantum. They can’t leave their compatriots without help. And run to your left wing."

Daves can't help, think for a while and say: "How is the combat effectiveness of the Tarantum reinforcements?"

"It should be very strong. Achita has led them twice to repel the Mesapis. The Mesapis are the same powerful race as the Lucanians." Burcos said affirmatively.

"Achita..." Daves said the name, resolutely said: "If this is the case, then send these two hundred cavalrymen to the right wing."

"Are you sure you are not talking angry?" Burkos asked in surprise.

"For me, war is the most important event that determines the rise and fall of a city-state, and the lives of countless people! Therefore, for this war that is not closely related to me, I am also devoted to it, without a trace. Selfishness and carelessness! However, it’s hard to say for those generals in Turri. Have they learned in detail about the strength of the Lucania coalition forces? They have trained all the troops in advance so that they can cooperate with each other in battle. Is it?..."

Davers' dissatisfaction was finally vented through questioning, which made Burkos ashamed. He felt that Davers had really devoted himself to this battle. He wanted to speak and stopped several times, and finally said resolutely: "Davers, don't worry. After I have been to Dracos' camp, I will rush back immediately, convey your suggestion to Firris, and implore him to seriously consider it!"

After Burkos left, Daves immediately called Asistes: "How about your brothers climbing stone walls with rope hooks?"

"They can already climb the stone wall easily. The rope hook designed by you is really a good tool for climbing!"

"That's great!" Daves finally had a smile on his face: "You go to the market now and tell Mariji that I want to order another twenty sets of rope hooks and ask him to urge the blacksmith shop as soon as possible. Do it in two days!"

"Ok, I will go right away."

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One early morning at the end of April, 399, was just like in the past. The climate was warm, the sun was shining, and the mountains and wild flowers were in full bloom. It was a good day for outing.

However, there are scouts on the Subari Plain, and the air is full of tension.

The mercenary leader’s big tent was full of team officers, Daves looked around at the crowd: among them were old comrades who had been following him, such as Hilos, Antonios, Capps, etc.; there were also acquaintances who had just joined recently. Such as Hironimos, Agarcia and so on. Now all of them looked solemn, as if they were approaching an enemy, waiting for his instructions.

"The Lukanian army has already marched towards Turri, and Turri has come to inform us and immediately go out to join them. Brothers!" Daves smiled confidently and said: "Let The time has come for these ignorant and arrogant Turians to see what our Greek Expeditionary Soldiers are really good at!"

"Ho!!!" The team officials were fighting.

"According to the previous deployment, the fifth heavy infantry company led by Hiros and the third light infantry company led by Alpunes (this is composed of the mercenaries that joined during the Byzantine period, including archers and slingers, a total of two More than a hundred people) stayed at the camp to prevent the Amendorara’s enemy from sneaking. The rest of the troops will leave the camp in order."

"Yes!!!"

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When Turriy’s army left the city, they saw Daves’ mercenaries waiting outside the city early.

"This is the Greek Expeditionary Army?! I think it's an exaggeration. You see these soldiers are either squatting or lying on their stomachs, with spear guns and shields thrown aside, they don't look like soldiers at all!" Kunogolata said. The distressing look of paying a high price but buying inferior products.

Fairris was worried about the upcoming battle, and didn't mind arguing with Kunogolata about this common military knowledge.

At this moment, a young man next to him spoke without hesitation: "We sent out to inform them that the messenger should have just returned, and this army is already standing here waiting for us, which shows the mobilization of this army. The ability and the ability to execute orders are very strong! As for lying and squatting, it is to save energy before the war, and it also shows that they are experienced and can be so relaxed at the time of the war! I am somewhat convinced now that they have to support themselves. The power of the left!"

Kunogolata snorted softly. After all, this young man was Turri's distinguished guest, so he had to keep silent.

At this time, Daves, under the leadership of Burkos, galloped towards them.

"General Ferris, the mercenary leader Dafus salutes you!" Dafus solemnly saluted immediately.

"Although I have heard Burkos say, your youth still surprised me! Young leader, thank you for your help to Turey, let us kill the enemy side by side today!" Ferris also solemnly saluted Response.

"As you wish, General Ferris." Daves agreed, and then turned to Kunogolata, because of Burcos' guidance, he can certainly call out his name accurately: "Salute you, General Kunogolata!"

"Chief Daves, your proposal is very bold. To be honest, I am very excited, but after discussion, the generals thought it was too risky, so they didn't adopt it. I hope you don't care about it!" I apologize for this, and I rushed forward and patted Daves on the shoulder to show his closeness.

"Pre-war discussions are for brainstorming purposes. Once a decision is reached, the order must be resolutely executed. Don't worry, I am a soldier, and it is my natural duty to execute orders!"

"Good sentence,'Soldiers have a natural duty to execute orders'!" The young man praised loudly and introduced himself: "Hello Chief Davos! I am Archita of Tarantum. I have been hearing about the legend of your Greek Expeditionary Forces, and seeing you today did not disappoint me!"

Daves fixed his eyes. Although the young man in front of him was dressed in military uniform, he was gentle and elegant, with a sincere smile on his face. A pair of bright eyes were slightly deep: "General Archita (Talantum It is a dual-consultant system, there is no "general" position, here is just a honorific title), Tarantum's mathematics and military genius, it is my honor to be able to fight alongside you!"

Davers returned the courtesy friendly, and continued: "I think mathematics and military affairs are inevitable. Each soldier in the array is a point, and countless points form straight lines and squares, the basis of victory. The condition is how to make every point fully play its role..."

"You are too right!" Aceta was happy, and asked cordially: "Daves chief also does research on mathematics?"

"I don't know much about mathematics, but I have a lot of respect for the Pythagorean school!" Daves said seriously.

Achita saw his sincere words, and she became very fond of him, and she was ready to speak again.

Fairris interrupted: "The leaders of other mercenaries are coming. Now let us clarify our respective responsibilities and unify orders."

Note: Achita, the second historical celebrity to appear in this novel, but compared to Xenophon, there are too few historical records about him. Who says his scope of activities has always been in Greater Greece. Perhaps readers majoring in mathematics are familiar with him. He has great original ideas in the fields of classical mathematics and physics. Archimedes used pulleys to make machinery to defeat Rome that besieged Syracuse, and pulleys were the first to do Archimedes. Out of the research, Archimedes is a master.