ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 623: Legion Commander and Young Officers

"I need you, sir, to immediately send people to inform the surrounding city-states and the Sikel tribe that are friendly to us after receiving the declaration of war from the Senate." Leotizides was not polite and said straightforwardly: "Urge Allies such as Taunis and Leotini sent troops to Agilion to meet up with the Eighth Army. In addition, I hope you can help the Eighth Army's baggage officers more in terms of raising and transporting military rations... and sending out With your capable men, take over the West Kel towns we captured.”

Sipulos pondered for a while and said seriously: "I can agree to all the requests you made. I am also going to write a letter to His Majesty to explain the reasons for us to send troops first. I believe he will understand. In addition, I also want to inform you. Sikuli, Naxos, and especially Lord Myron, I believe he will definitely agree with your opinion and give you strong support from the north of Mount Etna."

Leotizides did not expect that Sipulos not only simply agreed to cooperate, but also thought more thoughtfully than he did, and took the initiative to assume some responsibilities. He, who was never good at expressing gratitude, said softly: "Thank you. .”

"Okay, I won't disturb you as you prepare for the expedition. May Hades bless the Eighth Legion!" Sipulos stood up.

Stepforus saw him out.

Sipulus turned around and said to him in the tone of an elder: "This is a great opportunity to make meritorious deeds. Follow the leader of the Proseus army to fight, and don't lose to your friend Patroclus." ." After saying that, Sipulos blinked at him narrowly.

Sipulos had a good impression of the Dionian army from the beginning, and later fought side by side with the Dionian army commanders in the South Italian War. After entering the Senate, Sipulos also had a close relationship with Cap Former mercenary veterans such as Si, Xiros, Amyntas, and Alexis have close contacts, and they are naturally familiar with Amyntas's adopted son.

Seeing Sipros walk away with the guards escorting him, Steforos laughed dumbfounded. What Cipros said reminded him of his classmate friend who had served as the captain and led the army to kill the enemy in Downey. Inadvertently smiled again.

"Stepforos!" A voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Diocasis!" Stepforos looked at the man striding forward and looked surprised: What's going on today? He kept meeting familiar people.

Stepophos and Diocasis were both orphans of the Amendolara people. Later, one became the adopted son of Amyntas and the other the adopted son of Drax. The two were not much different in age and had been together since childhood. We play together and have a good relationship.

Steforos immediately went up and gave Diocassis a strong hug: "Brother, I haven't seen you for a while, are you here to see the commander of the Prosaus army?"

"Yes, is he in there?" Diocasis asked nervously in a low voice.

"Yes! He should be in a good mood now." Stepforos reminded him.

"Thank you, brother!" Diocasis patted his shoulder gratefully, then took a deep breath and strode out: "Report, military judge Diocasis wants to see you!"

"...Come in." Leotizides' majestic voice came from the room.

Diocassius entered the room.

Leotizides was still staring at the map on the wall.

"Lord Legion Commander!" Diocasis gave a military salute.

"What's the matter?" Leotizides didn't turn his head.

"Legion Commander, I was the captain of the first company of the first brigade, and now... now I am suddenly appointed as a military judge. Why?" Diocasis asked bravely.

"...This is not my order." Leotizides replied faintly.

"I know. But I hope that you will let me return to the position of the captain of the first company. I am not qualified for the job of a military judge. I am better at leading troops to kill the enemy." Diocassis also went all out. , these words are justified.

Upon hearing this, Leotizides immediately turned around, looked him up and down, and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, Lord Legion!" Diocasis shouted.

Leotizides nodded: "I agree. You can resign as military judge and go to the First Company."

"Huh?!" Diocasis was originally ready to argue, but he didn't expect Leotizides to agree so readily. He thought he had heard wrong, and subconsciously said: "Then the military judge..."

"This is not your concern." Leotizides interrupted him bluntly: "But if you don't do well in the position of company commander, you may only be a military judge in the Eighth Army in the future. ”

"Don't worry!" Diocasis excitedly gave another military salute, turned around and left, and at the same time gave Stepforos a high-five at the door to celebrate.

"Stepholus," Leotizides called.

"exist!"

Leotizides looked at his young adjutant and said: "I remember that you were a company captain of the Second Army before you were transferred to be the adjutant of the Eighth Army. How did you perform in the battle?"

Upon hearing this, Steforos immediately replied confidently: "Of course it is very good. I also led the team to break through the city of Manduria first." His son was severely injured, and his adoptive father Amyntas would not send him to the Eighth Army of Sicily as an adjutant. Discipline him well.

"Are you willing to go down and lead the team to fight?" Leotizides suddenly said.

"I...can I?!" Steve was suddenly excited.

"I only need a herald here, but the Fourth Company of the Second Battalion is in urgent need of a company captain. Go get familiar with your soldiers." Leotizides waved his hand.

"Yes!" Stepforos gave a military salute excitedly, turned around and was about to leave. He thought of something, then hurried forward, gave Leotizides a hug, and then ran away quickly.

A smile appeared on Leotizides' expressionless face.

Due to the influence of Laodicean and other Sicilian senators' "collaboration with the enemy", some Sicilian citizens who have close relations with them are also involved and are under investigation. Therefore, there are vacancies in the regular establishment of the Eighth Army, and soldiers can be supplemented by reserve soldiers. However, the lack of team officers is a bit troublesome. If there is no suitable team officer to fill it, it will have an impact on the combat effectiveness of the legion. Therefore, when Felicius and the others received their private message, they hoped that Dracos' only "son" could Leotyzides resisted not going into battle to kill the enemy. When Diocasis strongly requested to return to his original position, he naturally went along with the situation.

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Just as the Thurii Rugby Football Finals were in full swing, the Senate reported that "Tanikian of the West Kel tribe intentionally bribed the Dionian elders, wantonly violated Dionian laws, violated the agreement, and invaded the territory of the same tribe. ", destroying the peace and tranquility of Sicily", through Davos's proposal, war was declared on Tanikian, and at the same time, the interrogation of Laodicean, Lysiperatus and other senators also began.

Unlike ten years ago, when the public trial was held in Victory Square in order to reveal the Syracuse people's ambitions and stabilize people's hearts, this time Davers felt that it was no longer necessary. According to normal procedures, the trial was held in the Supreme Court. , but a large number of people still poured in, hoping to witness Laodicean and other senators, known as "Polyxes II", being severely punished by law.

While the attention of the people of Turii was completely attracted by the football game and the court trial, King Davers, who really had the final say, quietly came to the mansion of Kunogolata under the protection of the palace guard. .

"How is he doing?!" Davos asked Helps with concern as he hurriedly came down from upstairs.

Helps sighed piteously: "Mr. Kunogorata's lungs have collapsed. He caught a cold again yesterday. He coughed all night and left bloody sputum all over the floor. He passed out this morning and has not woken up yet. ,already……"

Davos was silent, raised his eyes and looked around, and saw Sostatus, who was accompanying him in the living room, looking sad. He suddenly realized that something was missing and asked: "Sostatus, where is your brother? "

"Still in the First Legion," replied Saustatus.

Davos was stunned and asked doubtfully: "Didn't the Ministry of Military Affairs approve that he could stay at home to take care of his sick father?"

"That's because my father thinks he's in good health, and he doesn't want my younger brother to be considered as evading military service because of taking care of him..." Sostatus said softly.

Sostatus's wife, Kerina, who was busy commanding the female slaves and preparing lunch for the king's arrival, entered the living room. Hearing this, she hurriedly complained: "I think my father is confused. If he really... …No way, if Dika Okrat is not at home, I’m afraid he will be criticized by the people.”

"Don't talk nonsense!" Sostatus hurriedly scolded.

"Am I wrong?" Krina's almond-shaped eyes widened, so much so that Saustatus, who had become a big businessman in Dionia, did not dare to speak anymore.

Davos was not in the mood to see a joke at the moment: "Krina is right, Kuno Gorata..." He sighed softly, his mood became heavier, and he walked quickly to the door and whispered to the palace guards. Chief Martius said: "You rush to the Ministry of Military Affairs immediately and tell Hilos that his father-in-law is dying and ask him to come quickly!... And ask him to find a way to get Dikaokrat to return from Dauni as soon as possible. , don’t miss it…”

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard hurried footsteps in the courtyard. Hilos hurried towards the main building with his wife and children.

"Your Majesty, do I still need to go to the Ministry of Military Affairs?" Martius asked.

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