Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece Chapter 80: The conspiracy of the Maple coalition forces

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Heraclia and Metapontum both sent troops to participate in the last siege of Brindisi, so the two consuls and Umarcas also learned painful lessons.

Davers agreed. Although he faintly felt that something was wrong, he couldn't say exactly what it was. Because no trace of the enemy was found in the direction of Ugentum, at least the possibility of the Maple coalition's back and forth attack was ruled out.

In order to catch up with the enemy, the whole army acted quickly. The whole army stayed in the city of Manduria. At the same time, it took away 3000 Manduria defenders, bringing the total number of Tarantum's troops to 13000. The number of the entire army is as high as more than 30,000.

The whole army accelerated northward in the order of yesterday's march. After ten miles, they received a report from the scouts: The Maple Allied Forces entered the northern mountains.

Such a huge army has Brindisi ahead of him, instead of going into the mountains? ! Daves was puzzled. And Umakas, who was beside him, thought a little, and his face was astonished.

"They may be going to the Anlein Hills!" Diomilas said nervously when he heard the news.

Listening to the two of them, Daves realized that the corridor between the east and west coasts is not all thorny, forested, and rugged mountains, but there is a section of hilly area between the mountains. It is not too difficult to walk, you can pass it to the east of Tarantum. In the early days, the Mesapi people often attacked the Tarantum from there. Later, the Tarantum became stronger and built defensive camps and outposts near the exit of the hill. Tired Mesapis are often repulsed by Tarantums waiting to work. Later, the Mesapi people were gradually civilized under the influence of the Greeks, and they were not accustomed to mountain warfare. Coupled with the establishment of Manduria, it was more convenient to attack the base of Tarantum. In the past few years, the Mesapi people never used the Anlen hills to break into Tarantum territory.

"In other words...the defensive camp there has been abandoned?!" Daves realized this immediately.

"Uh..." Umakas was still considering the language, and Dionilas had already said: "The camp is not abandoned, it's just that after Achita's army was completely wiped out, Mesapi-Puchetti The coalition forces aggressively attacked, and most of the people outside the city have hid in the city. Of course, the soldiers in the camp have also withdrawn. Therefore, the Mesapi can easily enter our land, destroy the fields we are about to harvest, burn our villages, and kill. People who have not left! We must catch up immediately and stop them! Repel them!"

Diomelas looked excited, Umarcus also looked worried, but Daves remained unmoved. He paced back and forth, his brain thinking fast.

"What are you hesitating! We won't catch up if we don't act!" Diomilas urged loudly.

"Why chase them!" Daves stopped and reminded with a serious look: "Don't forget what you said before,'If the enemy retreats, we will immediately attack Brindisi and force May The Sapi had to fight us decisively.'"

Diomilas was at a loss for a while, and Umakas hurriedly explained: "Now the situation is different. Mesapi’s army will rush into our territory in Tarantum and destroy it. This will cause panic among the people. It may even attack Tarantum City!"

"Although the number of Mepp coalition forces is large, Tarantum is not easy to capture, but Brindisi can be easily obtained." Daves pointed his finger forward and said earnestly: "Heavy infantry chasing infantry. It is difficult to catch up. Instead of chasing after the Maple coalition forces passively and being led by their noses in circles, it is better to take the initiative to attack and take Brindisi. If they do not come, we will continue to attack Higuera. Tia! I don't believe it, they just come to a decisive battle!"

Yumakas bit his lip, making it difficult for a moment to make a decision. Diomilas still stubbornly shook his head: "No! The enemy is not destroying your Dionian land, of course you don’t feel distressed! But that’s our Tarantum land. I would rather capture Brindi later. West, we must first drive them out of Tarantom."

When I heard this, Daves became angry: "Can you blame me! When discussing, you don’t mark it on the map or explain it. There is a **** thing that Anleen Hills can pass through. Mountains! I will not let you go because you said the roads there are complicated and the terrain is unfamiliar. In case the enemy sets up an ambush there—"

Speaking of this, Daves's brain was agitated, and he caught the flash of inspiration: "I understand! I understand! Because of the cavalry! You said before that the Mesapi cavalry wanted to intercept the tower. Rantum’s scouts have caused your cavalry to suffer a great loss. But this time, we have not been attacked by the Mesapi cavalry until now. Why? Did the Mesapi cavalry all get the plague and died? "

Davers looked around the people confidently, and said in a more serious tone: "No! The Mesapi wants us to know the whereabouts of their army, they want us to follow, because they must have set up an ambush in the Anlein Hills. ! So we can’t walk the Anlen hills, and we can’t bury the only army that can save Tarantum there!"

These words moved Umarcus and silenced Diomilas.

"I agree with Master Davos! Let's attack Brindisi!" Trifias said loudly.

"I agree." Tudeples also nodded in agreement.

The clear statements of the two army commanders allowed Davers's proposal to be passed.

Diomilas threw himself up with a look of unwillingness.

"Master Diomilas!" Daves shouted: "Please remember Dionia is here to help Tarantum, not to accept the humiliation! I am Diornia's The consul, and was also elected as the commander-in-chief of this expedition. If there is a bad phenomenon of disrespect for the coach and disobedience to orders, I think there is no need for the coalition to exist!"

Daves's words were loud and loud, and the surroundings fell into deathly silence. Even Trifias and Tudpres were shocked by the toughness of the seemingly gentle young consul.

Umarcus had to cough a few times and said, "Master Diomilas is also worried--"

Davers interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said in a cold voice: "Why do the Dionian army always win and undefeated? It is because of discipline and obedience! If the army of more than 30,000 people does not have a unified command, if it does not obey the order , It will be a mess! Since I knew it would be a failure, why bother to go out again!"

Under the intimidation of Daves, and under everyone's gaze, Diomilas's face flushed red. Under invisible pressure, he finally squeezed out a sentence: "I know."

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The Arlene hills, Puchetti King Tremoni and Mesapi city-state consuls are looking forward to it, but the news of the spy’s return extinguished their enthusiasm.

"What are you talking about?! The Greeks didn't come here, but continued east... Brindisi, their target is Brindisi!" Trimoni exclaimed, he was better than Mei The Sapi people care more about the seaside city, because for the consuls of Mesapi, Brindisi is just an ally, and for Tremoni, it is part of his newly acquired territory. The source of his wealth.

“Don’t worry, King Puchetti.” Udia’s consul Pahimeros persuaded: “Our cavalry went to inform Brindisi yesterday, I believe that before the Greeks arrived, the residents I have left temporarily. Even if the Greeks enter the city, they won’t get anything. If they dare to move to Brindisi again, we don’t mind getting another group of Greek slaves when we take it back! I think we should wait a little longer, Let the cavalry make the fire that burned the villages in the Tarantum territory more prosperous! I don’t believe that the Tarantum people can continue to the east regardless of this news!"

Pahimelus’ words calmed Tremoni. He thought about it, and said viciously: "Kill some of the Greeks captured in Brindisi, and throw their bodies on the road. Look at the Greeks. What's the reaction!"

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"Report!... More than a dozen thick smoke rose up over the Anlein hills, and the entire sky was blackened. There were many dead bodies of Tarantum citizens along the way, including women and children... …"

"I only need you to monitor the enemy's movements and see if the enemy comes out of the hills!" Daves interrupted the scout bluntly: "Go back and tell your captain that you will send a Dionian cavalry next time. Come back and report the situation!"

Tarantum scout beats away angrily.

Davers only looked at the silent Umakas next to him, and reminded again: "The Mesapi people are tempting us to the Anlein Hills, we can't go!"

Umarcus frowned and was silent.

Daves said no more. He turned around and whispered to the messenger Tolmeide: "Notify the team leader in the front, speed up the march, and stay away from the dangerous place early."

The mercenaries led by Zantiparis have all been converted into reserve citizens because of their repeated military exploits. Military officer Felicius incorporated them into the vacant First and Second Corps, and Zantiparis served as the acting captain of the Fifth Wing of the Sixth Battalion of the First Corps. For a prospective citizen, this position is too high, but most of the officers and generals in the army are members of the Persian Expeditionary Army. Instead, they feel that Zanteparis’s position is low. After all, he was one of the five leaders at the beginning. one. So once he becomes a full citizen, his position may be promoted quickly.

And Tolmeide used to have the reputation of the "first herald" in the mercenaries. He can handle the relationship with all parties, timely and accurately convey the orders of the leaders, and can make the stubborn team The officials also accepted and executed, and won the trust of the leaders.