Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 32: Plans against Grumentum and the Siritian naval battle
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Protsilus shrugged and stopped talking.
"The drainage and landfill technology of swamps, depressions, and tidal flats is already a mature technology that we Greeks often apply. The Turii people used to build dams on the upper bank of the Koseni River in the rainy season. We can all technically do the proposal of Lord Combras." Kunogolata asked seriously: "But to fill such a large swamp area into farmland requires a lot of manpower and materials. , Have you considered all of these?"
"Didn’t you just say that there will be a large influx of freemen in Dionia in the future! We can recruit a large number of them to do this project. For these freemen who have made great contributions to the Alliance of Dionia, We should not only shorten their citizenship inspection period as an incentive, but also consider allocating them to the “allotment” of the swamp area to encourage them to work harder! Also... we must consider the mosquito breeding there, and hope that Hull Puss can send doctors to participate to help people who are ill at any time to prevent the epidemic from happening..." Scombras gushed. Although he had not served as a city-state governor before, he has devoted himself to it. In the role of chief executive of Crimea, I use my long life experience to think carefully about issues, so I think more thoughtfully.
"Of course there is no problem with this." Helps said immediately: "We can help anytime!"
"Mersis, don't feel bad about the money!" Scombras turned to the financial officer again and said loudly, "As long as the swamp area is successfully renovated, how much farmland can be provided! How much land tax can you collect? ! And these are available every year! Use your mind to think about it!"
Mercis raised his hand helplessly: "Don't think about it, old man, I agree."
"Anyone else has any objections?" the rotating speaker Corneros asked.
Everyone, including Daves, shook their heads, and Scombrass took care of it alone.
The one who stood up next was Weisbah: "My lords, I received a message from Niutum, "Potentia’s army is approaching Grumentum, Cincinnag may be worried The tribes of Grumentum who were forcibly annexed by him did not go out of the city to fight. He sticks to the city of Grumentum, and at the same time sends people to Niutum, hoping to form an alliance with us and fight against Potentia. "
"Sincinnag has a good idea." Daves smiled faintly: "What do you think about this?"
Weissba hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I don't think it is necessary to form an alliance with Picosis. The previous events have proved that Cincinnag is completely unreliable. Moreover, Potentia and Picosis If there is a battle between them, no matter who wins, the strength of both sides will be weakened, which is very beneficial to us Dionia!"
Davers is very happy to see that Weisba can think like this, which shows that he is used to the life of the alliance and will consider it for the benefit of the alliance, so he said: "Master Weisba is right! Of course, we will not rebuff him hard, just say that we Dionia just after a great war and need to rest, we can’t start a war again."
Weesba expressed his understanding.
At this time, Hermon said: "It is not only Sinsingnagar who showed us his favor, but the tribes of the former Grumentum also quietly sent people to contact us, hoping to get our help to drive Pique away. The Sith and the Potentians."
"Then what are they going to give?" Davers asked.
"They said, ‘willing Grumentum be an affiliate of our Dionia.’" Hermon replied.
"This condition seems to be considered." Protcilaus was a little moved, and he answered.
Daves looked at him, looked at other veterans who agreed, then said with a sneer: "These tribes once betrayed their chief leader Lusau, and later clashed with Pixis, Grumman The Tum people want to use this sentence to let us Dionia and Lucaria’s two major forces-Potentia and Picsis to war, is this possible! Now Crimea and Asp Rustum needs a large number of citizens and reserve citizens to settle. Dionian's army will involve a series of issues such as re-formation and demarcation for a period of time, and it is impossible to draw enough soldiers to go to Lucaria. Besides, Bagul, how useful do you think our heavy infantry can play in the Lucaria Mountains?"
Bagul thought for a while and said frankly: "We were able to capture Niutum because of a sneak attack and did not fight head-on with the Lucanian fighters. However, the heavy infantry had to fight against Luca in the mountains. Leah warriors fight, I’m afraid it’s hard to get the upper hand. Just walking on the mountain road can consume a lot of the soldiers’ energy, not to mention our unfamiliar terrain. On the narrow mountain road, the enemy does not need to fight us head-on, just push A few stones can cost us a lot, not to mention the difficulty of transporting food..."
"Bagul is right! When we were going through the mountains to Armenia in Persia, we often encountered similar difficulties. No matter how brave the heavy infantry was, it would not be effective at all." Alexis said immediately. Then the former mercenary veterans also agreed with Baggul's words.
The veterans with the most combat experience are not optimistic about fighting in the mountains, which makes Protsilaus a little ashamed. He can recognize the mistakes very well, and said embarrassedly: "It seems that the successive victories some time ago, let I am a little proud."
The elders who agreed to accept the conditions of the Grumentum clan also bowed their heads in shame. In the past in Turii and Amendorara, war was a painful thing. However, since having Daves, victory seems to be easy, giving everyone the illusion that the Dionian soldiers are invincible! So everyone started to be a little arrogant.
But Daves did not lose his caution. He clearly remembered that when Rome began to conquer the Italian mainland in history, the biggest obstacle encountered was not the coastal Greek city-states, nor the sturdy Gaul tribes in the north, but the central mountainous area. When the Roman heavy infantry, which ruled the plains, attacked the Samoneites in the mountains, they were almost unable to move. The fighting lasted for decades. During this period, the Romans suffered several defeats and were forced to humiliate and seek peace. Daves certainly did not want to repeat the mistakes of Rome.
"Aren't we going to attack Lucania? Your Honorable Archon, don’t forget that you promised us to occupy the Lucania area!" At this moment, a person stood up and said to Daves. Questioning.
It's Pollux! Kunogolata, Burkos and others frowned. Capus and Amintas were even more unhesitating, but Daves looked calm: "We are not attacking the Lucania area. It means we are going to abandon it. Potentia and Picsis are at war, and the most affected are undoubtedly the small tribes scattered on the land near Grumentum and the ordinary people in the city. Hermon told me to escape. The Lucanians of Niutum said that Picsis and Potentia were looting their cattle, sheep and belongings, and they were forcibly incorporated as pioneers..."
"Yes, Lord Archon. These people came to Niutum and saw that the Lucanians who became Dionian citizens lived very richly, and they were very envious! They all yearn for Grumentu now. Mu can restore peace, so that they can continue to live a quiet life under the protection of powerful forces." Hermon solemnly said: "And only we, Dionia, can help them realize this good wish!"
"So I also ask you to send people to do more activities near Grumentum. It is best to sneak into the city, so that these Lucanians who have been hurt by the war can understand this!" Dave Si asked.
Hermon nodded and said yes.
"Bagul, after you go back, tell Sesta to gather all the Lukanian youths in Niutum and let you conduct assault training in the original Lukanian combat method. However, the troops It’s best to follow the current form of the organization, because it will be more disciplined. In addition, it must be kept secret and not let the enemy in the north know."
Daves' words made Baggul excitedly said: "When will you attack?"
"Waiting for the opportunity." Daves spit out, then looked around the crowd, and said firmly: "I would rather let Potentia and Galagoso be Dionia's vassals than Grumman. Toum is out of our control! The location of the city of Grumentum is very important. It controls the land access to the north, east, and west of Italy and must be controlled by Dionia himself!"
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Crotone's troops had just arrived in Siriting, and after converging a small amount of reinforcements sent by Trina and Siriting, they continued to move south. The Crotone fleet sailed to the south, already past Siritim, and almost reaching the sea near Corenia.
At this time, the Clippers at the forefront of the reconnaissance sent back a message: The Lochry fleet was found on the sea ahead, about 40 ships!
The commander of the Navy of Crotone, Ascamas immediately ordered: The fleet slows down, lowers the sails, arranges the ships, and prepares for battle!
Soon, the warships that received the order gathered together to form a battleship with a three-tiered paddle warship in the center, and other large and small warships lined up on both sides, sailing as close to the coast as possible, because it was in the east wind at this time. Although the sails were lowered, the wind speed could still save the sailors some effort, so the fleet tried its best to gain the upper hand.
Before the formation was completed, Lockrie's fleet had appeared on the sea less than one nautical mile from them.
Askamas decisively ordered: Speed up the ship and prepare to attack!
From west to east, Crotone’s fleet is divided into five columns, each with ten ships, ready to rush into the enemy’s line of defense at extremely fast speeds, and then take advantage of the large number of ships. Achieve one-on-one or two-on-one catch-and-fight (this was once a customary naval tactic created by the Athenians with more and less combat).