Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 54: Sicily’s strategic deployment (2)

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Everyone's hearts are stunned.

"Syracuse is indeed worthy of our vigilance!" Cypros said solemnly, and the others also changed their faces: Carthage is enough for them to bear, plus a not weak Syra Kuza...The agreement with Sparta and Carthage at the time allowed Syracuse to survive the defeat of the South-Italian War more completely, but now it has become stuck in the throat of the Sicilian Territory of the Kingdom of Dionian. A fishbone.

"As long as Syracuse dares to declare war on us, then destroy it!" Kraru said in a bitter voice.

"Then we have to wait until after we have defeated the Carthage army." Leontizides said in a deep voice, "With our existing forces in Sicily, we cannot conduct full-scale combat with two enemies at the same time!"

Milon stared at the map, pondered and asked: "General Proseus... It seems that you have regarded Syracuse as an enemy, in case you have to face Carthage and Syracuse in the future. Allied forces, what plan do you have?"

Carthage and Syracuse are feuds, can they form an alliance? ! Some people were surprised.

Leotizides did not pay attention to the looks of the people, but looked at the map with the same intent, and then said the idea he had conceived: "My plan is... to concentrate most of the soldiers on Lake Gallermo. (On the north side of Leottini, on the southern edge of the Catania Plain) camp nearby, and move Paragoria—"

Leotizides’ stick pointed to a small village on the southwestern edge of the Catania Plain, and continued: “The area to the south of the Catania Plain is mostly rolling mountains at an altitude of four to five hundred meters. With lush trees, it is not easy for large troops to pass. It is easier to walk from Paragonia to the south to Gela.

I decided to transform Paragonia into a strong defensive camp and station enough soldiers to prevent Carthage’s army from entering the Catania plain from here. "

"General Prosous." Taunis’ chief general Tirias interrupted worriedly: "If Syracuse and Carthage form an alliance, the Carthage’s army will most likely pass through the tin The city of Rakuza, attacked from the coastline to Taunis, and attacked Katane!"

"It's very possible." Leontizides nodded and said, "So I set up the camp to the north of Leoni, no matter if it is from Taonis or Palagoria. In 40 miles, once the enemy is discovered, our reinforcements will be able to arrive within a few hours. At the same time, if the Carthaginians want to climb over the mountains and attack Leonidi, I can also strengthen them nearby."

Leotizides' words reassured the generals of Leottini and Taonis.

But Miron was not satisfied. He reminded loudly: "It is impossible to repel the Carthage army by defense alone. It is very likely that there will be a big problem in the end!" Miron learned a lot about this. During the second Crotone War, he wanted to use Crimea to block Dionia’s army, but he did not expect to be led by Daves to bypass Crimea and seize Asprostum. And attacked under the city of Crotone.

"Master Miron, don't forget the Sikelians." Leottizides took a wooden stick and drew a circle in the center of the map of Sicily, and said calmly, "The Sikelians Living in this mountainous area, he is good at harassment and sneak attacks. Ten years ago, when Dionysius led an army to attack the northern coast of Sicily, the Cykers were responsible for harassing the rear of the Carthaginians and giving them to the Carthaginians. It caused a lot of trouble. Now that the Sikais are under our control, we can organize thousands or even tens of thousands of Sikais fighters, divided into several teams, lurking in the mountains not far from the coastline, Harass the Carthaginians and attack their logistics supplies.

And the more the Carthaginians attacked eastward, the longer their front line would be, and the entire rear was under the attack of the Sikelians, as long as we could hold on to Palagori for a longer time. When the Carthaginians, Leottini, Taunis, and the Carthaginians were unable to attack for a long time, and the rear was under constant attack, there would be opportunities in our favor. At that time, it will be the best time for my troops to attack! "

The confidence on Leottizides's face dilutes the chief executives' worries.

However, Milon still persevered in asking: "What if the Carthaginians do not go by land but by sea, and land directly in the great port of Syracuse?"

Obviously, in this regard, Leotizides also considered in advance, he said meaningfully: "This question should be answered by the Navy."

Flarios, the naval commander of the Dionian Third Fleet in the venue, immediately stated: "My lord, please rest assured, as long as the Carthaginians dare to land in the great port of Siracusa or other coasts of eastern Sicily, Our fleet will send all their soldiers to the sea to feed the fish! In addition, according to your Majesty’s order, the First Fleet led by Lord Sekelian will be ready at the same time as the First Legion goes to Wolsey. , Go south to meet our third fleet, and within a few days, they will come to Katane. By then, we will have more than 500 large and small warships, and can even force the Carthage fleet not to be in Sicily. Cruising on the south coast!"

"Since our navy is so powerful, why not directly prevent the Carthage army from landing in Sicily?" Siculi Chief Executive Apirosia asked expectantly.

Apirosia used to be the patriarch of a big clan in the city of Udia in the Mesapi region. When the Mepp coalition was defeated and the Dionian army was preparing to attack Udia, he was the first to surrender. So he got the attention of Daves and finally entered the Senate. Since Udia is not a coastal city, he is not very familiar with naval battles.

"First of all, we have no way of knowing when and when the army of Carthage will land in Sicily. It will take at least six or seven hours to sail from Katane to the western end of Sicily. When our fleet arrives, maybe The landing of the Carthages is over.” Flarios explained patiently: “In addition, the Carthage’s navy is also very strong. They have at least 400 three-layer paddle warships. According to rumors, they have returned. Made a five-layered paddle warship...Also, rushed to the western end of Sicily to prevent the landing of the Carthaginians, and there was too close to the city of Carthage, and the warships in its harbor could arrive in time for reinforcements. The fleet will be under siege..."

Flarios' words made Apirocia touch her mouth with a slight embarrassment, and also made other chief executives who had the same idea put their minds off.

At this moment, Cypros interjected: "I think...for these friendly cities on the South Coast, we should not make the relationship so rigid. When they come to ask for help, we will sincerely tell them the difficulties we face. , To express my sincere apologies to them, and allow them to retreat to our territory when the Carthage army is under pressure. When their town is surrounded by the Carthaginians and cannot be resisted, we can also send The fleet rescued the people there..."

Philipsius’ eyes lit up: "This is a good idea, you can do it! With a future to retreat, I believe these Greek city-states will not easily surrender the Carthaginians, and they have won us more Time!"

Leotizides did not speak, apparently tacitly acquiescing.

Amiklis protested loudly: "Your eyes are only on the south coast, and the Carthaginians are likely to attack from the north coast. Don’t forget the lesson of the destruction of the old city of Messina! There are few villains in the city of Sina, and they can't stop the attack of the Carthaginians!"

"Of course I will not forget the North Coast." Leontizides glanced at him proudly and pointed at the map with a stick: "Remember that Lijim helped Katane and Naxos in exile. Is it the small city that was built by the Syracuse in the Mile Peninsula and was destroyed by the Syracuse? I have decided to use the abandoned stones and wood there to rebuild a small fortress and station thousands of soldiers. Once Carthage The people sent troops to attack the north coast. This fortress will use its narrow terrain to block the Carthage army for at least six or seven days, and then reinforcements will be able to arrive."

Speaking of this, he looked at Felicius: "If Sicily's forces are tight, I hope the Military Affairs Department can send the 7th Army to Messina (the 7th Army's station is near Lokri)."

"I think there is no problem at all." Phillips immediately made a promise: "Your Majesty has discussed with the Ministry of Military Affairs. As long as the situation requires, not only the Seventh Army, but also the Sixth Army and the Fifth Army. May be urgently sent to Sicily."

"So the unified command of these legions?" Leontizides asked again.

"When the army arrives in Sicily, of course it will be under your unified command." Phillips answered without hesitation, apparently having obtained Davers's consent in advance.

Leotizides was satisfied, and he turned his gaze to Flarios: "I think the navy will definitely not allow Carthage’s fleet to bypass the Mile Peninsula and land near Messina. Right."

"Of course! Sicily's north and south coastlines near the east will be under the protection of our warships! They are absolutely safe!" Franios said firmly.

"So I can rest assured!" Amiklis breathed a sigh of relief. He is a person who likes stability, so he had been leading the Castellon people to follow the strong Dionia until Dai Onia defeated Syracuse in one fell swoop and occupied most of the land in Southern Italy. The fact that Laos and Trina took the initiative to merge into the Kingdom of Dionia also touched him, and he soon persuaded the members of the council. , Held a civic assembly, and a referendum called for joining the Kingdom of Dionia. He was able to stay in the privileged position of the chief executive of Messina for four years. This is the reward of Davers and the Senate for his past contributions.

Calm was restored in the venue.