Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 67: Leotizides changes plan

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"Yes, there have been changes." Leontizides' tone is always flat and lacking in passion: "Sikel's harassment force defeated Carthage's 40,000 siege army."

Siprous thought he had heard it wrong, and asked in surprise: "Is this true?! You are talking about the thousand light infantry of the West Kyle?!"

"I never tell lies in war." Leontizides stared at Hipros with piercing eyes, but his tone of voice remained calm: "I decided to change the previously specified plan and lead the Eighth Army to Minoan. Ya, meet the Carthaginians."

"Okay! It is really bold, worthy of your majesty's favorite commander! Much better than the **** plan you made before!" A voice of appreciation sounded outside the door, and Admiral Sekrian strode in. Up the meeting room.

Leotizides raised his eyebrows.

Siplos asked in surprise: "You are going to lead the army directly to fight with the Carthaginians?! This is too risky! The Carthaginian army has more than 40,000 people. Do you want all the The Dionian citizens of Sicily are all gathered?! If the battle fails, the kingdom’s territory in Sicily is all in danger! I think it is safer for you to continue to implement the previous plan!"

After all, according to the regulations, Governor Cypnos has the power to participate in military meetings and raise objections, so Leontizides had to explain in detail: "The previous plan was based on the judgment that the Carthaginians would send eight The army of 100,000 people, but unexpectedly they only sent 60,000 people, and 20,000 of them went to the north coast. According to the information obtained before, there are 40,000 people in the Carthaginian army. Half of them are made up of Numibians who were oppressed by Carthage. Their morale is not high. Only a thousand West Celtic attacks can force them to retreat. This shows the ability of their commanders. No way.

According to intelligence, the commander-in-chief of Carthage, Monte Adeno, was greedy for enjoyment. He didn't like to be in battle and the soldiers were close, so he couldn't give full play to his advantage. Even if we have few troops, the combat effectiveness and morale of the Eighth Corps and its reserve forces are far better than the other, and they can completely defeat them.

Moreover, we can't watch this Carthage army slowly conquer our allies one after another with its large number of troops, kneading the whole army through battle and victory, and enhancing the fighting spirit and combat effectiveness of the Carthaginians... …Waiting for the Carthage army to conquer the south coast, and then fight them, it will become very difficult. "

"Your idea is right. The previous plan was completely passive and beaten. I just arrived yesterday. I heard about your previous plan, and I wanted to talk to you a long time ago." Chief Sekrian said Speaking sharply to the subordinate's tone.

Although Sekrian’s qualifications and kingdom positions are indeed higher than those of Leotizides as a senior member of the Senate, Leotizides still feels a little uncomfortable in his heart, but he thinks about himself again. The subsequent military operations have to rely on the navy, so he suppressed his emotions and said lightly: "I am also based on what the "Dionian Military Law" said,'All military plans must be formulated according to actual conditions. 'Since the situation has changed, of course the plan I made will also change accordingly."

Ciplos is not like Cornelus, who loves gains and losses. Once he is persuaded, he immediately asks: "How many people are you going to take with you to fight?"

"The entire Eighth Army and the Fourth Cavalry Army, as well as some reserve soldiers, are estimated to be about 15,000. Other reserve soldiers are stationed in the camp. The allied forces of Leonid and Tounis are not transferred. They also need to guard against the Syracuse."

After Leotizides finished speaking, Cipros was surprised again: "Master Proseus, is 15,000 too few?!"

"Not a lot at all." Leotizides said confidently: "I will entrust Master Kleiro in Hera to organize all the Western Kerr fighters and walk the mountain road to Minoa. I led these 15,000 soldiers to disembark at the port of Carmenlina by sea, and marched west along the south coast. All the troops of the friendly city-states I passed by were incorporated into the team. When I arrived in Minoa, I estimate that the number of troops should be at least 30,000..."

"Hey, when I was in a hurry just now, I forgot that there are Camanlina, Gela, Agrigento... these friendly city-states." Cipros revealed his shortcomings, but his face was relieved. Smile: "Master Proseus, you made the right decision! Through this head-on battle with Carthage, you can just show the kingdom’s blessings to the city-states that are close to us, and deepen the battle with them. Their friendship!..."

Leotizides did not think as much as Cypros thought. He just wanted to win, and turned to Sekrian and said: "I hope that the transportation of troops and food and luggage can get Sekrian. My lord, the protection of your fleet!"

"This is the duty of our navy!" Sekrian replied happily, and the following words revealed his true purpose: "I can just protect you to lure the Carthage fleet into a decisive battle with us. !"

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The news that "Carthage’s army has landed in Sicily and began to march towards Dionian territory" reached Rome. The patriarchs were heartened. The dictator Camillos believed that the time had come and immediately issued a "to Hull". "Nickies march" order.

Soon, he led an army of more than 40,000 Roman citizens and Latin Confederate soldiers that had been assembled in Mars Square, out of Rome, and marched straight to the southeast.

The Helniki are ancient indigenous people in central Italy. They mainly live in the lowlands between the Helniki and Lepini mountains. This is a length of about 150 miles and a width of only about 20. In the long strip of hilly lowland area, there is a Trelus River flowing in the middle. To the west and south of their living area are the Volsi people next to Mount Lepini, to the east are the Masi and Equy people living deep in the mountains, and to the north are some Latin city-states, mainly Puri. Nister.

The Roman army passed through the city of Gabii in the Latin Confederacy and camped outside Punirist at dusk.

The Helnikians were very panicked when they heard the news of the "Army of Rome" and hurriedly sent people to ask for help from the Wolsi.

In the early morning of the second day, the Roman army continued to march south, passing by the Latin Confederate State of Tolerium, and soon came to a town adjacent to the Helniki and the Latins-Signia (Signia).

This is a small town of Helniki at the foot of the Lepini Mountains. It has a small population and relatively dangerous terrain. It is an important passage for the Helniki tribe living in the Lepini Mountains.

Camillos immediately sent 5,000 people to encircle the small city and began to manufacture siege equipment. Once they were ready, they began to siege the city.

At the same time, he led 35,000 people non-stop across the Trepps River, and arrived at another important town of Helniki near the Latin area on the east bank of the Trerus River in the afternoon-Anag. Anagnia (Anagnia), another 10,000 people were separated to surround it.

And he led the remaining 25,000 people, after bypassing the city of Anagnia, he began to build a large camp a few miles to the south, facing the central town of the Helniki-Ferentirum. (Ferentinum) Eyes sternly.

Before, the Helnikians suffered a disastrous defeat in the war against the Roman Latin Allies jointly with the Wolsi. It hasn’t been long before, and their strength has not recovered a bit. Where can they organize enough fighters? To rescue the besieged towns, you can only hide in each town to strengthen the city defense, and at the same time look forward to the rescue of the Wolsi.

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When the news that "Herniki’s territory was attacked by the Roman army" came to Polefernum, the senior leaders of the Wolsey Alliance who had gathered here were very nervous, and they had just repelled the Romans. , Still discussing how to retake Antiium, Villitre... and other towns that were captured by the Romans. I didn't expect the Romans to launch another war on the east side of the Wolsi so quickly.

Amintas, who was invited to participate in the meeting, was puzzled. He asked in surprise: "The information returned before said,'The Romans were in Antiium, Villitre and Sartnikum. Are there ten thousand people stationed?! How can there be so many soldiers in the Romans to attack the Helniki?!"

Polyfornum consul Catermontaros said helplessly: "The Romans do not have so many young and middle-aged citizens, but they still have many Latin allies, and many Etrus conquered by Rome. The city-state of Riyadh, he is fully capable of launching another war against our Volsi! This is the terrible place of the Romans!"

I'm afraid the Romans are going to concentrate on fighting a big battle! But we Dionia...Amintas thought of the First Army that he had just replenished, and sighed secretly: With the combat power of the Roman army, the First Army with less than 10,000 people is not enough to help the Helnikians. Repelled the Romans' attack!

Plintors, who was next to him, saw Amintas’ entangled expression, and hurriedly asked: "Why don’t you contact the Aque and the Massi to deal with the Romans?! I heard about these two races. Right next to the Helnikians, I think the Helnikians were wiped out by the Romans. These two races that are also at odds with Rome will also face the threats of the Romans!"

Consultant of Selshe Toulouse responded: "The Helnikians must have contacted the Aqué and the Masi. The question now is whether we should rescue the Helnikians?"

"Of course I am going to rescue!" Catel Montaros said loudly without hesitation: "Our cities of Fabrateria, Frusinum... are in Hull. To the south of the Niki territory, if the Helnikians are eliminated, they will also be attacked by the Romans later. Then they will be rescued. It is better to rescue the Helnikians now!"