Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 60: Davers’s strategic plan

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Daves continued to say slowly: "And during this landing period, soldiers, labor, materials... will be quite chaotic, lacking in organization, Dionysius will never dare to take huge risks. Landing in other places is only possible at the port of Lokri, his ally. Then, after the Ministry of Military Affairs gets news of Syracuse’s offensive, we can send our Fourth and Fifth Army to Corenia quickly. Reinforcements from the Allied states converged and used the narrow terrain of Corennia and the Ramato River to the south of Trina to build a strong camp to defend against the enemy’s offensive, delaying time to wait for me to defeat the Samonais, and then lead the main force to return. , A decisive battle with Syracuse.

In order to facilitate the unified command of the Fourth and Fifth Army, I will let Master Felicius serve as the commander of the Fourth and Fifth Army and be responsible for the fighting in the south. "

Daves chose Felicius because his seniority is relatively old and he has been in charge of military affairs. He can let the stubborn Dracos and the escaped Epithenis listen to him, but his character Not strong enough, I am afraid that sometimes it will be influenced by the opinions of subordinates. But there is no way. Among the army generals, there are more capable officers, that is, the commanders of the Fourth and Fifth Corps are not weak, but they are either similar to Dracos and Epithenis, such as Capus. , Antonios, etc., or their qualifications are lower than them, such as Hiros, etc., and let them go to the top, I am afraid that the two commanders of the army will not accept it, and it will affect the combat.

The veterans seriously considered Davers’s plan of "defense first, then counterattack". Most of them thought it was feasible. After all, they had great confidence in Daves’ military command ability and believed that as long as he was in Commanding a decisive battle with Syracuse, then the odds of winning are great. At the same time, they also recognized Davers's candidate for the commander temporarily in charge of the military in the south, because Felicius had always been kind to others in the Senate, and everyone had a good impression of him. The veterans of the Legion had no objection, and Felicius still had the ability.

"Then who will take over the chief executive of Cosenza? Or will Felicius take over?" Cornelius asked, because Felicius was still the chief executive of Cosenza at this time.

"Concurrently serving as the Chief Executive and the Chief Military Officer" is a precedent. Hiros once served as the Chief Executive of Asprostum and the Chief of the Fourth Army after the Second Crotone War. The same is true for Bagul of Grumentum.

But Daves said: "Fighting Syracuse determines the survival of the alliance. It is the most important matter. We must do our best! The chief executive of Cosenza can only find someone else to take over!"

Daves' gaze swept across the people in the Senate, and most of the non-legion elders expressed desire, especially the Bruti elders. In fact, it is understandable that there are now many cities in the Dionian League, but the most important are three: Turii, which is the center of the Dionian League; Grumentum, Lucaria region The largest city is also the hub of the northern part of the Union; Cosenza, the central city of the Bruti region. Although the chief executive level of each city is the same, the chief executives of these three cities are invisibly superior, and it is also a kind of honor.

Of course, Daves understands what the elders are thinking, so he patiently explained: "Considering that once the war with Syracuse begins, the Bruti area and the Croton Plain will soon become Dior. In the frontier areas of the country closest to the battlefield, the chief executives of these areas need to cooperate with the army’s military operations to meet their combat needs, such as arranging the wounded, providing new soldiers, transferring food and everything... etc., so they need an existing one. The veterans who have administrative experience and understand the operation of the Legion, for the time being—"Daves bites the word "temporarily" very heavily, not wanting to disappoint some veterans too much: "As the chief executive of Cosenza, my suggestion is for Hiros to temporarily Take up this position."

Davos’s proposal was not opposed. Hiros’ outstanding performance in Asprostum’s tenure is obvious to all. Only Petaru, Kadulke and others showed disappointment, and Since Pollux and others were tried, many veterans and young people opposed Davers's proposal, so it was approved.

At this time, Hilos, who had just been appointed, asked: "His consul, I am going to take office in Cosenza, then who will take over my current job?"

"His Lord Hironimos, I hope you can temporarily serve as a quartermaster." Daves decides the affairs of the army with one word. No one else can intervene, and Daves has already thought about it. Candidates, after all, the war is about to begin, and military training will naturally stop.

"Okay." Hieronymus replied softly.

Although he did not express his impassioned expressions, Daves was very relieved. He knew Hieronymus, unlike Dracos who insisted on commanding battles. Hieronymus was reticent, but serious and practical, as long as Given the respect and space for his talents, he can do it very well in silence.

But considering that this is a big battle, and the military logistics pressure will be great, Daves still wants to find him a helper: "Melsis, you have to help Hironimos more!"

Mersis immediately cried out of suffering: "I can't be too busy with the things I am responsible for, so many cities' finances and taxes..." Facing Davers's silent stare, his voice gradually became quieter. , Then shrugged helplessly and said: "Okay, okay, I will try my best."

Daves then asked: "Master Hironimos, how many army reserve soldiers are there anymore?"

"There are about twenty-two hundred people." Hieronymus is very dedicated to his job and blurted out without thinking.

Davers nodded, then looked at the crowd, and said loudly: "My lords, I propose to establish two reserve legions in Turei. Once the war breaks out, these two legions can be used to defend our city. At the same time cope with emergencies."

"I have no objections." Kunogolata said.

"I agree." Cornelus also agreed.

Even the two veterans who were most opposed to war in the ordinary times agreed, let alone the other elders. The point is that after Daves took the 1st and 2nd Corps away, Turey, who was empty in force, made them feel uncomfortable. Security, with two new legions, I feel much more at ease.

"Consultant, the number of soldiers in the new regiment is sufficient, but they do not have uniform new regiment weapons and equipment, or even old-style equipment. You must know that these reserve soldiers are mostly reserve citizens and registered free citizens. , I’m afraid there is not so much money to buy.” Hironimos reminded.

Daves thought for a while and said: "You and Melses summoned Tios, the Legion Weapon Shop and other weapons merchants, and the administrator of Christia Bank to sit together and negotiate a A feasible way is to solve the problem of the weapons and equipment of the soldiers of the new legion, and try to be unified."

"I understand." Hieronymus replied simply.

Meersis wailed: "It costs money again! It costs money again!"

At this time, Kunogolata said: "If a war with Syracuse breaks out, it will be a very costly war. All aspects will cost gold and silver. Therefore, I suggest that the Senate Come forward, instead of the soldiers, reach an agreement with the weapons dealers to temporarily allow the soldiers to credit the weapons dealers for the purchase of weapons. After the war is over, the interest will be returned to them... I believe the credit of the Dionian Senate is still It's worth the money."

"Master Kunogorata, your suggestion is great!" Melses immediately became happy, and said repeatedly, "As a Dionian citizen, these weapons merchants should do it for Dionian. Make such a contribution!"

"I don't care how you solve the weapons and equipment problems of the new army, but you must not force them, otherwise Terry Todd Moss will talk to you." Davers reminded.

"Your consul is right. Citizens’ property is protected by the Union’s laws, and no one can infringe upon them!" Tritod Moss warned.

Mercis smiled on his fat face and said, "Relax, Your Honor. As a veteran, a nobleman among the citizens of Dionian, how could I make such a mistake."

Davers ignored him. He walked to the center of the venue, stood still, looked around the crowd, and inspired with a passionate voice: "My lord, the League of Dionian will be able to have today in just a few years. The strength and prosperity of China are inseparable from your hard work and dedication! Now, we have encountered the biggest test since the founding of the alliance, Syracuse, the Greek city-state that has dominated the Western Mediterranean for a hundred years is like a big mountain. In front of us Dionia, we will not only stop us from advancing, but also crush us! The patriarchs of Dionia, the elites among the citizens, the leaders among the people, we are willing to succumb to this mountain Was it crushed by it? Or should we face it bravely and turn it over through hardships?!"

"Over it, there will be a flat road in front of Dionia!"

"Defeat Syracuse, Dionia will no longer have powerful enemies in the Western Mediterranean!"

"Even if all the citizens of Dionia shrink their clothes and diet, they must defeat Syracuse!"

"Under the blessing of Hades, no matter how great difficulties can be overcome, no matter how powerful the enemy is, we will eventually be defeated!"

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The elders, led by Daves, shared the same enemy, Kai, and expressed their desire to fight Syracuse to the death.

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Just when the Dionian Senate received the emergency report from the Third Army, the situation in Potentia has changed: the Samonais, who were still gathering soldiers one after another, suddenly turned to Potent. The Territory of Tia launched an attack. As the chieftain Puamote has issued an order to "retreat into the city" to the tribes of Potentia, the Samonais were unobstructed, and they rushed forward very quickly, and some troops even bypassed the waves. Tentia City, march to the south...