Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 68: The youngest commander

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As the regional chief executive, Asistes was not surprised. He mused and said: "If the allies give full support, about 50,000 to 60,000 people can come. Even if there are half of them, there will be 20,000 to 30,000 people. In addition to our own army, I think it is possible to repel the invading Gauls by relying only on our own strength in the Roman area. This is what His Majesty hoped to achieve when he established the Dionian League in central Italy. Goal."

Speaking of which, Asistes looked at the young captain in front of him, and said solemnly: "Of course, Master Patroclus, you are now the highest military commander in Rome. The military decision is yours."

"I also think that the strength of the Roman area alone is enough to fight the invading Gauls!" Patroclus said very confidently: "However, to gather such a large army to fight, you still need Master Asistes. Provide sufficient logistical support and weapons reserves."

"You can rest assured that I will do my best to protect the army." Seeing that the young corps commander not only agreed with him, but was also very motivated and happy, he immediately promised: "Moreover, Just now I have sent a messenger to Turri to inform Your Majesty of the "Gaul invasion". I believe that soon, the kingdom will concentrate more manpower and material resources to deal with this Gauls invasion. , So you don’t have any worries at all, first lead the army to prevent the Gauls from invading our territory, and then think of ways to repel them..."

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In the next few days, the Allied forces of the Holy Kingdom of Dionian near Rome came one after another. The first to arrive in Rome was the Latin Allied armies, because they were the closest to Rome, and they were also greatly affected by Gaul back then. People are poisoned, so the number of troops sent is as high as 10,000.

This makes Patroclus very happy, because in recent years Dionia has used Rome, Viais and other towns to use trade, transportation and other means to get closer and closer with the neighboring Latin allies. In fact, in the military training of the Fourteenth Army, he would ask citizens of the Latin Allies to join and be executed from time to time. Therefore, among these allies near Rome, the Latin Allies are the most familiar with Dionian military tactics. Their soldiers are in the majority of the Allied forces, allowing Patroclus to command operations.

Wolsi and Helniki arrived later. They behaved very positively. However, due to the heavy losses in the last war, their population is unlikely to change in just a few years, so the soldiers sent The number is less than 5,000.

The army of the Sabines, the Aques...

The Etruscan allies did not send troops, but seized the time to get the people in the territory to retreat to the city. While strengthening the defense of the city, they also sent messengers to Rome every day, urging Dionia to go north for reinforcements as soon as possible.

Although within a few days, 30,000 Dionian soldiers from the Roman area have been assembled in the Roman barracks, and there are also Latin Allies, Wolsey Allies, Herniki Allies... successively Joining, the total force has exceeded 50,000, and Patroclus is still standing still.

However, Asistus could not sit still, and hurried to the barracks: "Captain Patroclus, now there is news from the north that the Gauls have crossed the border defense line we established, Haas The situation of the Frontier Army led by Lord Druba is unknown. However, the Gauls quickly captured Florentia, and then went south in a large scale, launching towards Felathri and Fufluna. In order to attack, looting villages and towns along the way, killing the Etruscan people... The envoys of the Etruscan allies are blocking the door of the regional administration hall every day. If you don’t send troops north, I’m afraid the Etruscan envoys will Collectively ran to Turey and reported our case to your majesty!"

It seems that Asistes has some resentment towards Patroclus, even the respectable title of "sir" is omitted.

But after listening to this, Patroclus appeared calm. He said calmly, "Master Asistes, judging from the current situation, the Etruscans’ Fear has penetrated into their bones, they have been completely flustered, and they have lost their normal sense and judgment.

However, as the main force against the Gauls, we, Dionia, must remain calm enough, analyze the current chaotic battle situation, and find a good enough fighter to attack, instead of rushing northward and rushing to Gaul. If people take the battle, otherwise, once the offensive is frustrated, it will undoubtedly greatly dampen our morale and affect the stability of Rome..."

After all, Asistes was born as a mercenary. In the early years, he followed Daves to fight in Persia. It was not that he did not understand the military. It was just that he had been engaged in government affairs for the past 20 years, and there was continuous bad news before this time. , And the uninterrupted harassment by Etruscan messengers, he was inevitably anxious to get angry with the heavy responsibility of the entire region. At this time, he was reminded by Patroclus that he was awakened.

But there is a lesson in what Patroclus said. As a dignified regional chief and a great minister of the kingdom, Asistus's face is a bit unbearable. If it is someone else, he might have to shout a few more words to save his face. , But sitting opposite was the son-in-law of His Majesty King Daves, who was highly regarded by him, so Asistes could only suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart. After a long time, he suffocated the sentence: "What do you have? Plan?"

"My lord!" Patroclus noticed that Asistes was a little angry, he didn't care too much. Although Asistes was a higher-level officer, the 14th Army did not belong to the district administration. The ruler is under the jurisdiction, and Patroclus was reminded by his wife Cynthia before he took office. He has always deliberately avoided contact with Asistes. However, considering that Asistes was established by Dionia, it was tight. Following His Majesty’s confidant and high qualifications, he calmed down his tone: "Although there is no specific news, I don’t think the Gauls can conquer Florentia in just a few days. The runner-up camp and the Luka barracks, Master Hastruba should still be stubbornly holding on.

If the city of Florentissa can also earnestly implement the defensive measures we have previously formulated for it, it will be impossible for the Gauls to break its city. It is a pity that for more than a year, under the protection of our Border Corps, they have lost their vigilance. After receiving the alert, they are still slowly opening the city gate to accommodate the fleeing people. When the Gauls bypassed the barracks, quickly marched towards Florentia, and rushed to the city within a short period of time to launch an offensive, they panicked again and did not immediately close the city gates, leading to Gaul. People followed the refugees into the city..."

Patrolocos explained the real reason why Florentia fell, he sighed again, and said regretfully: "The Gauls occupied Florentia and they possessed the A foothold in Etruscan has a relatively sufficient supply of military rations. According to the information obtained now, there are about 40,000 Gauls and their morale is high. If I lead the army at this time Crossing the Tiber River and rushing to fight with the northern Etruscans, even if they can win, they will inevitably suffer heavy losses. It is better not to go north first to avoid arousing the vigilance of the Gauls, while waiting for the confluence of the subsequent allied forces. , There are more material reserves..."

"You don't have to worry about the rations and supplies, Croto Kataks has been working hard to prepare!" Asistes reminded with a more serious tone: "But just letting the army stay in the barracks so long and waiting, also No way. In case the Gaul conquer other Etruscan city-states again, I am afraid we will not be able to explain to the Etruscan allies or other allies!"

"The Fourteenth Army is only responsible to your Majesty and the Kingdom!" Patroclus replied lightly.

When Asistes heard it, he was a little angry: "But you are now the commander of the entire Northern Dionian coalition! Protecting the Etruscan allies is the responsibility entrusted to you by your Majesty!"

"Yes." Patroclus said sternly: "That's why I have to be cautious, and I'm working hard to wait for the opportunity! Assistes-sama, don’t worry, you just need a big victory, whatever Accusations and resentments will disappear."

Seeing his stubborn stubbornness, Assistus threw out a sentence: "Okay, then I'll wait for your victory!" Then he walked away.

Back to the executive hall, when Croto Kataks reported to him, Asistes talked about the matter with grievance, and said angrily: "I usually deal with Patroclus , I feel that he is still a very good talker, how can he become so stubborn at this critical time and can’t listen to suggestions! The entire Northern Dionian coalition forces are controlled by him, I’m really worried!"

After listening to Croto Kataks, he comforted him and said: "My lord, you govern the huge area of ​​Rome, and at the same time you have to take into account the friendly relations with the surrounding allies. The responsibility is so heavy. Now you are facing the Gauls. The invasion has threatened the safety of the people in the central region, and it is likely to destroy the stable order you have built up here with hard work over the past few years. During this period of time, I saw that you have not slept well, so you can see what you are facing. How much pressure is on!

As the commander of the army, Patroclus looks young, but it is not because he is my brother-in-law. His father made him the commander of the 14th army, giving him the command of the coalition in a state of emergency. , To resist the rights of the Gauls, but because he is one of the most outstanding candidates among the younger generation of generals in the Dionian army. The father who has always been good at using people arranged him here, and he must think that he has this ability and can afford Take up this important task.

In fact, the pressure he is facing is also great. Every time I sent my baggage to the military operations and went to see him, he was either assigning tasks to other generals, listening to sentry reports, or watching the map alone, and didn't have time to say a word to me.

Think about it and understand that the Roman area is the northernmost territory of the kingdom. Reinforcements cannot be reached in a short time. The coalition led by Patroclus is the only force against the Gauls at this time. If he leads When the army suffered a defeat in the battle with the Gauls, the Gauls might take the opportunity to rush into the Roman area... So he remained cautious, I think it is understandable..."