ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 523 Davos’ strategic plan
"Since Dionysius wants peace talks, what are the conditions he gave?" Davos asked calmly, as if what Damocles said before had never happened, but instead made Damocles Moklis felt the pressure.

He leaned forward and said: "Lord Dionysius's proposal is that the army of Syracuse return to Sicily and return all the occupied lands and towns in Magna Graecia, as well as the prisoners. But the South Italian Alliance must also make a guarantee, There must be no war with the Locri Alliance..."

"What?!" After hearing this, Henipolis couldn't hold himself back and shouted loudly: "Do you think we are fools! After killing so many people in Dionia, Krimisa, Asp The territory outside Rustum City turned into ruins, provoking civil strife in the Bruti region... Now that you have been defeated and trapped in Siliting, we are about to calculate the blood debt with you. , but you want to escape back to Sicily smoothly through a peace negotiation, it's not that easy!"

This time, Damocles did not turn a blind eye. He looked at Davos and said seriously: "The peace talks are not ours in Syracuse. You can also put forward your conditions."

Davos pondered for a moment and said slowly: "You can come back tomorrow. I need to seriously consider this matter and discuss it with Trina and Xiliting."

When Damocles heard this and looked at the tangled look on Davos's face, he was immediately happy: It seems that there is really hope for peace talks this time!
After Damocles left, Henipolis finally couldn't hold himself back and asked with a surprised look on his face: "Your Majesty, you... do you really want to negotiate with Syracuse?!"

"Do you think it's possible!" The calm expression on Davos's face suddenly became fierce.

"But you just...just now—" Henipolis seemed to realize something.

"The words of the Syracuse envoy just now reminded me that even if we eliminate the enemies here, Syracuse may still put together another large army to continue fighting with us, so -" Davos looked at him with bright eyes. Looking at the lively camp in front, he said in a firm tone: "We can't just focus on Magna Graecia. There is a saying that goes, 'If you fight the wolf, you will not die, but you will be injured by the wolf.' We must try our best to fight thoroughly." Damn the wolf of Syracuse!"

Henipolis suddenly became excited: "Your Majesty, are you preparing to attack Sicily?!"

Davos nodded, considering that this young man would be his confidant in the future, so he revealed a hint: "Aristiras's men have already been operating in Sicily. With the victory of this battle, we need to add more A little force—"

At this time, Tormid came to report with a happy face: "Report to your majesty that Cykrian sent a messenger. His fleet landed on the coast of Hibernian with 5000 Ligim soldiers and has surrounded Hibernian. Anjo!"

Davos had heard Xiros talk about Cyklian and his team's plan before, and was not much surprised. He touched his chin with his hand, pondered for a while, and then issued an order: "Tolmed, you go and send Xiros, Antonios, and Xikolian Call Ronimus over here."

"Yes." Tormid turned and left.

"Henny, I dictate, you record and write a letter."

"Okay." This is the first time Hennipolis has accepted a task as a secretary, and he answered excitedly.The tent had not yet been built. He looked around, quickly found a wooden board, cut out a square of papyrus, lay on the grass, and asked, "Who is the letter addressed to?"

"Lord Atilicruz, the chief general of Lijim."

"Oh." Henipolis rolled his eyes, knowing that this was Davos's father-in-law.

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Not long after, several generals arrived.

Davos did not greet them much, but said bluntly: "Time is urgent! Lijim's army landed on Sekerian's warships and surrounded the city of Hibernian. Medema's garrison is likely to move north. Rescue, I ask you to lead your troops to rush to Hibernian immediately, repel Lockley's reinforcements, and capture the city of Hibernian. I will send you an additional siege battalion."

Davos said, his eyes swept over the faces of these generals he trusted, and finally fell on Helos: conquer Kraos, march to Trina quickly, and decisively go north to cut off the Syracuse army The return journey... The series of military actions taken by the independent leaders of Hilos during this period amazed Davos.

Therefore, he said slowly: "This time, Hilos will be the commander-in-chief of the operation, and you all must obey his orders!"

When Leders heard this, he had no objection. The cavalry had always been a subsidiary of the infantry and rarely had independent military operations. When besieging and attacking Xiliting City, the cavalry had no place to play. He was happy to be able to send it out to fight. Yes.

Hieronymus frowned and said nothing.I think back then, when he was in Persia, he was a mercenary general, and Xiros was just a squad leader. He had more seniority than Xiros. But now he has to listen to Xiros's command. It is impossible not to have any ideas in his heart. , but as long as Hieronymus can be valued by the commander and have a place to show his talents, he has little desire to fight for power.What's more, in the past few years in Magna Graecia, Hilos's performance was obvious to all, and he was admired in both military and government affairs.

Antonios felt uncomfortable.After all, Hilos was still his subordinate before, but now he has to listen to Hilos's command, which feels very awkward.What's more, he thinks that his ability is not inferior to Xiros, and he leads the most powerful first legion in Dionysia. If those proud soldiers hear about this, they will probably make a fuss.

Thinking of this, he was about to speak.

Hilos had already said first: "Your Majesty, I think Mr. Anton Rios is more suitable to be the commander of this military operation. Not only is he rich in experience, but the first legion under his command is also the most trustworthy force in this operation! He Serving as a commander can make all the brothers who go to war willing to obey the command!"

Antonios glanced at him, then turned to look at Davos.

Davos smiled slightly. After several years of training, Hilos even spoke more tactfully.

Davos shook his head slightly: "Antonios cannot serve as the commander of the attack on Hibernian. The First Army he led has more important tasks to perform!"

Antonios was confused after hearing this: Is there anything more important than attacking Xiliting and attacking Locri? !

"General Hieronymus and Commander Ryders, you two will fully assist Xiros in repealing the Locris and capture Hibernian as soon as possible!" Davos clenched his fists and waved vigorously: "Then Push forward to Medema again, and if you have the chance, take it and leave the Locrians without a foothold on the west coast of Magna Graecia!”

Hieronymus and Ledes immediately expressed their willingness to fully obey Hieros's command.

"It was just my suggestion. The specific actions have to be flexibly formulated by you according to the situation on the battlefield. You don't need to ask me for instructions. I believe that the results you will achieve will exceed my expectations." Davos encouraged the three of them, and then Then he said to Xiros: "This time going to Hibernian involves cooperating with the Lijim army. You must handle the relationship with them well."

"I will, Your Majesty." Hilos nodded cautiously.

"But you don't have to worry too much. The general of Lijim's army is called Feidun. I heard that he is a brave and good at fighting, easy to get along with, and understands the overall situation of Lijim." Davos comforted him.

Then, he looked at Antonios and said solemnly: "After the First Army arrives in Hibernian and assists Helos and the others to repel Locri's reinforcements, if it is easier to capture Hibernian, then the First Army will participate in the attack." If it takes a long time to attack the city, then the First Legion should not stay in Hibernian for a long time, and Sekerian's fleet is docked on the coast of Hibernian, and all the soldiers of the First Legion are on board. To Lijim."

"The First Legion is going to Lijim?!" Antonios was a little surprised.

"Yes, go to Lijim." Davos took a letter from Henipolis, handed it to Antonios, and seriously asked: "Give this letter to Lord Atili Cruz of Lijim. , if he provides you with military rations and other assistance as stated in the letter, then the final destination of the First Army is Sicily. If he refuses, then the First Army can only return to Hibernian."

"Sicily" - when this word came out of Davos's mouth, the generals present were shocked.

"What? Are you scared?!" Davos looked at Antonios teasingly.

Originally Antonios was a little dissatisfied with Davos's selection of Xilos as the commander of the expedition. Now that he learned that he would lead his army to leave Magna Graecia and cross the sea to conquer Sicily alone, he couldn't help but feel a lot of pressure, but Davos's enthusiasm made him He bit the bullet and said: "The First Legion... is willing to go to Sicily."

"The combat effectiveness of the First Legion is the most powerful among the Dionian Legions, and many of the soldiers are old brothers who participated in the Persian expedition. They have rich experience in fighting in enemy territory. Therefore, if the First Legion None of them can implement this combat plan, and it is even less possible for other legions to gain a foothold in Sicily!" Davers said to Antonios with great expectations.

Antonios forced a smile in response.

"You don't have to be too nervous. Although most of Sicily is now under the control of Syracuse, Syracuse relies on powerful military power and brutal killings to deter those originally independent Sicilian city-states. , forcing them to surrender. Dionysius raised up tyrants to assist him in ruling these city-states, and collected high tribute to maintain his huge army expenses. The Greek people in Sicily, and even the people in Syracuse They are already very dissatisfied with Dionysius!"

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