Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 53: Dionian Military Conference (2)

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This is not against your heart. The military training department's usual strict military training for the soldiers of the Eighth Army ensures that the soldiers can march quickly and siege the city quickly. The Quartermaster’s preparations for food and materials before the war gave the Eighth Army no worries. The General Staff’s collection of intelligence on the tribes and towns of West Kiel allows Proseus to know himself, know himself, and be confident...

With Tolmeid as a lubricant, Daves didn’t bother to worry about the loss of several ministers of the military department. His eyes turned to Enna City on the sand table and asked: " Do you think it will take a few days for the Eighth Army to capture Enna?"

Felicius thought for a while and said: "Although Enna is located in the mountains of Sicily, it is also considered a big city in the towns of the Western Kyles, but it is not built on the mountain but in the flat col. The city’s walls are not made of stone but made of wood. Therefore, the engineering battalion of the Eighth Army only needs to make a dozen ballistas and siege towers, and it should be able to break through the city. I estimate...no more than six days."

"Six days!" Daves turned to Capps: "If this is the case, the war in Sicily will be over in about a month, and the Quartermaster Department will no longer need to organize manpower to transport the luggage."

"Your Majesty, this is only an estimated time for the end of the battle. The Eighth Army will probably remain stationed in these occupied towns for a period of time to stabilize the situation, waiting for the Senate to elect the Chief Executive and the officials appointed by the committee to take over, so The Eighth Army needs to be stationed for a long time in the West Kyle area of ​​Sicily, so it is not enough to rely on the rations provided now." Capps reminded euphemistically.

"Kapus, you are wrong. After the Eighth Army and its affiliated forces annihilated the Tanikian tribe and other tribes that hated Dionia, they were ordered to give up the The occupation of those cities and towns supports the settlement of the Xikaiel tribe, which is friendly to us.” Davers slowly said his preconceived idea: “We only occupy the two towns of Hera and Herbita in order to be more direct. Influencing and strengthening the contacts with the West Kells."

In this way, the towns of Hera and Herbita are close to Katana and Naxos, and the Eighth Army does not need to send too many troops to garrison, and there is not so much food consumption.

After Capps listened, he was relieved.

Hiros asked: "Your Majesty asked the Eighth Army to abandon Kefa Roy Dion and Enna because he was worried about Carthage?"

Daves applauded Hilos' keen political sense in his heart. A good military secretary must not only be proficient in the military, but also have a good overall political outlook to control the development of the war. Therefore, he seriously explained: "Yes, I am really worried about Carthage. Although Carthage’s messenger came to Turei yesterday and expressed to us the request of'Carthage is willing to renew the covenant with us', we should not be too careless. The Taiji people’s attention is now mainly on Numibia and Iberia, but our rapid expansion in Sicily will also arouse their resentment and vigilance, which will affect the relationship between the two countries! At this stage, we and Canada Keeping Taiji friendly is conducive to the stability of the southern part of the kingdom, and it is also of great benefit to our maritime trade. Once the relationship with Carthage is stalemate, the first to protest with me may be Merses and Mariji. "

When Daves said this, several people showed different degrees of smiles.

"Moreover, the Sikelians are different from the fierce and hard-to-train Samonaes. They are deeply influenced by Greek culture and are willing to interact with Greeks. Therefore, as long as we continue to strengthen our influence on them, the Sikelians Eventually we will become a member of the kingdom, so we don’t need to worry."

"Your Majesty is right! Engaging with Carthage will only affect our strategy of'expansion north'." Tolmeide immediately replied.

"Yes, the northern part of the kingdom is the focus of our attention." Daves took the conversation and turned the subject away: "How is the war at Downey? Do you think we can end this before this year? Is it a war?"

"Your Majesty." The Secretary of Military Affairs Hiros had already considered this, and he replied: "Commander Alexis has led the second, fourth, and fifth legions to the central city of Lusei. The Niya group surrounded him. Originally, he planned to use the siege to attract the surrounding towns of Downey to send troops to rescue. He defeated these remaining forces of the Downey in the field. But the Downey did not come to the rescue, so Alexis Decided to concentrate all efforts on the city of Lucenia. Once Lucenia City is broken, the Dauni people's fighting spirit may be gone, and there may even be surrender..." Hilos said here, hesitated: "It's just—"

"It’s just that the walls of Lucenia are thick. If Alexis wants to break it, he must do his best to achieve his goal. In case of a critical time for the siege, Dawney’s reinforcements will not only destroy it. Siege of the city may also lead to the defeat of the whole army." Daves calmly said slowly: "So Alexis needs reinforcements."

"Yes, Your Majesty. Everything is under your control." Silos replied sincerely.

Davers smiled slightly, looked around at the crowd and said, "Dawney's war cannot be delayed for long. Which legion do you think is more appropriate to send?"

"The Second Legion, because most of the soldiers in this corps are in Turiyi, it is more convenient to convene, and it is closer to the battlefield." Capps proposed.

"It is now in the Rugby Finals. Some soldiers and team officers of the Second Army are participating players. At this time, they are transferred to the battlefield. There is too much movement. I am afraid that it will cause unnecessary panic among the citizens... "Hiros expressed his concern.

"If you say that the closest to the battlefield should be the Tenth Army, you can send this corps to support Downey's combat troops." Hironimus spoke.

"But the Tenth Legion was the latest legion to be formed. Almost all the soldiers in the Legion were made up of Puchetti. I'm afraid..." Tolmid raised his objection.

"The Dawneys are now Dionian citizens." Daves reminded him sternly, then turned to ask Hironimus: "How about the training of the Tenth Army? Can you go to battle and kill the enemy? Right?"

"No problem, absolutely possible!" Military Training Officer Hironimus said concisely.

"In this case..." Daves touched his jaw, pondered for a while, and said decisively: "Send both the Ninth and Tenth Corps in the war. It is the easiest way to have a sense of belonging in the war. Back then, Bagu They can do it, and the ninth and tenth legions should be able to do it! Alexis has these two legions, and has enough troops to implement his plan, but in this way, the need for food Will increase greatly."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, our Quartermaster Department will take care of this issue." Caps said immediately.

"Okay!" Daves nodded, and then said to Phillips: "I remember the tenth army commander is Melisanda, right?"

"Yes." Felicius replied softly.

"Your son is very capable of military affairs. I look forward to his performance on the battlefield of Downey." Daves said with a smile.

Felisius had kept silent before, just to avoid suspicion, so at this moment he had no choice but to say yes.

"At this age when we were army commanders in Meilishanda, we were still mercenaries in Asia Minor. In order to feed our stomachs, we had to accept the employer's request to participate in some dangerous battles... If it weren't for your majesty, how could there be Life like this today!" Tolmid's sighed words resonated with several military leaders.

Davers smiled, did not participate in this topic, looked back at the wooden model of Lucenia in the center of Downey Territory in the sand table, reached out and pressed it, and said: "Today's military meeting is Come here, it’s still early, I won’t leave you here for lunch."

Daves finished speaking, only to find that the war room suddenly became quiet. Several people looked at me and I looked at you with a strange expression.

"Anything else?" Daves asked hurriedly.

Finally, Silos opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, about Lord Antonios...we want to intercede for him!"

"Your Majesty, Lao Dixian is a brave guy who often goes to Antonios for help. You also know that Antonios is a man of love and righteousness. Lao Dixian helped him with all his strength in the Yugoslavian War, but it happened again. His father-in-law, sometimes can't refuse, this time he has already been punished...I hope your majesty will give him a chance to change!" With Hiros's first opening, Felicius also took the opportunity to say earnestly.

Daves understood now. He scanned the hopeful faces and asked calmly: "Daves asked you to say that?"

"How is this possible!" Tolmid hurriedly shouted: "With Antonios' self-righteous temperament, how could it be possible to beg us one by one! It is because we think he is a comrade-in-arms who once fought side by side in Persia after all? , That's why—"

"I know about this." Daves said lightly.

Being in a high position for more than ten years, living in and emigrating all the year round, Daves' own power has become more and more powerful. Even if his expression is calm, Felicius and the others feel a lot of pressure, and they don't speak any more consciously.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in." Daves said, letting Hiros felt the pressure and secretly relieved.

The palace herald, Alistairs, walked into the room and handed a papyrus scroll to Daves.

Daves started to read it and saw that several people next to him deliberately moved their gazes to avoid suspicion. He smiled and said: "Sparta has sent Yodamidas to lead an advance force to the Kalkidijk Peninsula."

"Who is Udamidas?" Felicius asked curiously.

"Phoebe Das' brother." Aristilas replied.