ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 637 The Dauni War Ends
Adoris thought for a while, and said regretfully: "From the usual practice, now should be the time for the quarter-finals or the semi-finals, so I probably don't like it."

The soldiers in front of Adoris turned around and interjected: "Don't have such sweet dreams. Even if this war ends soon, we won't be able to go back immediately. We will definitely be stationed in various Daoni towns to ensure that the kingdom's officials monitor this area." Security management, isn’t this what was done in Mesapee and Pucetti before!”

"I heard that the Dauni people are not as fierce as the Messape and Pucheti people. They probably won't always riot like the Messape people. Maybe we won't have to stay here for so long." Another soldier guessed.

"That's your naive idea. His Majesty King Davos and the Senate don't think so, right, Adoris?" The soldier in front looked at Adoris.

Adoris shrugged: "I don't know about this, but I hope everyone can go home safely and enjoy the rewards given by the kingdom."

"Do you think that based on the contribution we have made in this war, can we get one or two acres of land here? The land here is fertile and is no worse than the Subali Plain."

"How do I know? You should ask the statistician of the supply camp."

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While talking and laughing, the soldiers forgot about the hard work of marching, and after more than three hours they arrived at the lower reaches of the Cervarro River.

The city of Sipentum is on the north bank of the Cervarro River estuary, where several rivers converge, forming a large lake.

In Alexis' view, Sipentum has a relatively good port. Taking it will facilitate the transportation of baggage for the entire army.

At this time, the messengers came galloping from the front, shouting all the way: "Enemies are found on the other side, prepare to fight!"

The soldiers suddenly became excited. After all, fighting the enemy outside the city was much easier than storming the city. This was an easy victory.

Soon, the company captain's order was conveyed in time: the column changed into a horizontal formation.

Under the command of the team officers, Adoris and the others arranged into a small company square formation facing the Candelaro River.

At this moment, a huge sigh came from the front.

"What happened?"

"Alas... I heard that the Sipentum people are going to surrender the city!"

"Ah?!..." The soldiers suddenly sighed.

The team officers warned them not to relax their vigilance and beware of the enemy's deception.

However, the Sipentum people simply surrendered.

The disastrous defeat in the Battle of the Ofanto River and the capture of the city of Lucenia in just one day. The strong military strength displayed by the Kingdom of Dionia completely shocked the Daoni tribes, not only Sipentum, West, A Towns such as Sculum also surrendered one after another, and the Downey War finally came to an end...

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The weather in Thurii begins to turn cooler in early November, and the fanatical atmosphere set off by the rugby finals in early October for nearly a month has just subsided. The triumphal ceremony that will be held soon will once again put the whole city into a festive and joyful atmosphere. .

At this time, in the military camp west of Thurii City, some soldiers of the [-]st, [-]th, [-]th, [-]th, and [-]th legions were excitedly looking forward to the early arrival of the triumphal ceremony.

In the commander's tent, Alexis was receiving people from the Ministry of Military Affairs.

"You mean... we have to wait here for two more days?! The brothers have been on the war for more than two months and are eager to go home, but you made us wait here for five days!" Alexis Some complained unhappily.

"This is not my intention, this is the intention of His Majesty and the Senate. I am only responsible for conveying it." Tormid said seriously.
Upon hearing that it was Davos's will, Alexis stopped talking, but his face was still a bit unhappy.

Tormid explained patiently: "The Eighth Army is on the way and will arrive tomorrow. His Majesty hopes to combine these two victories to create a big triumphal ceremony to avoid having just one and another in two days. If you want to hold one, the people will be bored and it will be unfair to the soldiers who fought bloody battles. Your Majesty is afraid that you may have other ideas, so you asked me to inform you. I hope you can understand!"

Alexis realized that he was a little over-emotional just now, and hurriedly said: "I have no objection, we can wait, we are very happy to participate in the triumphal ceremony with the Eighth Legion led by Proseus!"

"These young officers in the Kingdom are really amazing!" Tolmide exclaimed, "Like Prosous, who is only under 40 years old, he can already take charge of a battlefield and command a war!"

"Where is Proseus from?" Alexis asked curiously.

"Turiyi, an Argosian who came after the establishment of the Dionysian Alliance, was directly recruited by Matoris into his team because of his outstanding performance in the training camp..." Tormid said at the staff office In office, the information for officers is relatively clear.

"It seems that Proseus has always performed well. No wonder His Majesty would boldly use him to take charge of the war against the Sikelians. I thought he was a mercenary from our Persian expeditionary force..." Alexis exclaimed.

Tormid did not take over his words, but changed the topic: "There are many young officers in the legions under your command who have performed well. Especially Patroclus, who stormed Lucene When the city was attacked, his brigade was the first to invade the city. His Majesty was very happy to see these battle reports, but he crossed out the list of candidates you submitted to the Ministry of Military Affairs to serve as the flag bearer for this triumphal ceremony. name."

Hearing this, Alexis had some guesses, but he still asked: "Why?"

"I don't want him to be too ostentatious, lest the people misunderstand him and think that he is favored by His Majesty..." Tormid said vaguely.

Alexis' adopted daughter Gitia and Cynthia have a close relationship, Alexis certainly knows something about it, and when he heard this, a knowing smile appeared on his face: "It seems that I have to congratulate Your Majesty! "

"Alexis, I want to congratulate you too." Tolmide said with a mysterious smile.

"What congratulations?" Alexis was stunned.

"Amintas's adopted son, Stifros, performed well in this war with the Sikels, and was included by Prosaus in the list of candidates for the Eighth Army to participate in the triumphal ceremony." Tormid laughed said.

Ever since Stepforos beat Paphos Grace, the fact that "Stepforos and Kitia are a pair of lovers" has been known to everyone among the top military officials. If Amin hadn't been trying to avoid trouble, Amin Tas transferred his adopted son to Sicily, and maybe the two of them were married.

"Didn't Stepforus serve as an adjutant under Proseus? How did he perform meritorious service?" Alexis asked in surprise.

"You don't know yet, Proseus made him captain of the company." Tormid replied.

Alexis didn't expect that the young legion commander who seemed to have no contact with anyone would actually make such a move. Whether it was intentional or unintentional, he had to accept this love.

"And I'll tell you a secret." Tormid approached him pretending to be mysterious: "Your Majesty informed the Ministry of Military Affairs to transfer Stepforos back to Thurii."

"Really!" Alexis was pleasantly surprised.

"Of course, Your Majesty is more concerned about Gidiya's marriage than your father. Tell me, when will we be invited to the wedding?" Tormid said half-jokingly and half-seriously.

Alexis said thoughtfully: "I have to discuss this with Amyntas, but it must be after Cynthia's wedding."

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On November 11th, the main road from the northern city of Turiyi to Victory Square was sprinkled with water, flowers were laid on the ground, and colorful flags were fluttered. People from Dionia poured in from all directions, crowding both sides of the avenue.The biggest difference between this time and previous triumphal ceremonies was that many people from Messapei and Pucetti came.

As the high-pitched bugles resounded throughout the city, the triumphal ceremony began.

The troops that had already set off from the military camp and arrived in the suburbs began to march forward in four columns.

At the front is the flag bearer holding high the flag of the Kingdom of Dionia.Since the South-Italian War, the newly revised military law stipulates that the flag bearer in the triumphal ceremony must be the most heroic and outstanding soldier in the war. He is a model for all soldiers in the army, so this honor of leading the team is not available to officers. (the squad leader does not count as an officer).

Behind him are the regimental standard-bearers, who are the outstanding performers of the participating regiments, and this is not limited to soldiers.The [-]st Cavalry Corps, the [-]st Corps, the [-]th Corps, the [-]th Corps, the [-]th Corps, the [-]th Corps, and the [-]th Corps, a total of seven legion flags are lined up in a row, which is really majestic.

Followed by dozens of drummers, they played the "Victory March", adding joy and celebration to the entire celebration ceremony.

The soldiers of the First Legion who followed followed with neat steps, heads held high and chests held high, stepping forward...

Before the team entered the outer city, it was already welcomed by the people of Dionia. The cheers and screams penetrated the eardrums of the soldiers: there were playful children imitating their marching style, and enthusiastic girls chasing after them. While throwing flower petals to them, some excited relatives and friends shouted their names...

In such a lively atmosphere, these legionnaires were so confused that they didn't know where they were. They always kept silly smiles on their faces. Even Adoris, who had seen the triumphal ceremony many times, was so excited that he couldn't control himself at the moment. After all, this is the first time he has enjoyed this honor as a participant in the war.

Some people in the enthusiastic audience raised questions: "Hey, why are there two flag bearers at the front this time?"

"Didn't you read the announcement posted by the Senate? This time's triumphal ceremony is to celebrate the victory of two wars. One is the war against the Dauni people, and the other is the war against the Sikel people. For the sake of fairness, it is from A standard-bearer was chosen from each of the armies that fought in both wars.”

　The flying snow shoots at the white deer, the laughing book magician leans on the blue mandarin duck, the Yue girl's sword shocks the ages, and the master leaves the world without a trace.Mr. Jin Yong is gone. His works have accompanied my growth. From elementary school to work, a large part of my outlook on life has been influenced by martial arts. There was a time when I thought of writing a martial arts novel to comfort my youth!
　　Have a good journey, Master!You have illuminated the lives of us born in the 70s with your pen and ink. We will never forget those romantic years when the shadows of peach blossoms fell and the magic sword fell, and the blue sea and the tide were playing the jade flute!I will never forget you! !
　　
　
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