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Chapter 672 The battle with Kautini ([-])

"We don't have to rush to Atla in such a hurry. If the Kautini want to capture Atla, let them capture it." A voice sounded in the big tent.

The generals of the Campania League were a little angry when they heard this.They followed the sound and saw a general wearing black armor sitting next to Lizaru. The purple-tasseled helmet was placed in his hand. It can be seen that this man's status in the Dionian army is not weaker than Lizaru, this made them swallow the words they wanted to curse.

"This person seems to be named Pulin...Thor..." Aialos vaguely remembered that Lizaru had introduced them to them before, but this person had been sitting quietly, not attracting much attention, and he couldn't remember it for a while. His name is gone.

Lizaru's plan was opposed, but he was not angry. Instead, he asked the man seriously: "Printors, what is your opinion?"

Printors was born in the mountain reconnaissance brigade led by Lizam. He made great contributions when the Third Army captured the city of Asprostum more than ten years ago, and led the army to counterattack the Samnite army in Davos. During the invasion of Potentia, another clever trick was used, which caused the Samnite camp to roar, leading to their disastrous defeat.After that, Davers asked him to assist the Third Army in attacking the Samnite territory northward.The Third Army successively occupied many Shilpini territories such as Copsa and Enona. It was during this process that Lizaru, the first captain of the Third Army at the time, met Printors.

After the Magna Graecia War, a staff office was established in the Ministry of Military Affairs at the suggestion of Davos. Davos named Printors and transferred him to the staff office. Soon he became the third person in the staff office— —Staff Officer, there is a joke in the Ministry of Military Affairs to describe the three giants of the staff: "Felicius broke his hips from sitting, Thormedes broke his legs from running, and Printors broke his brain from exhaustion." "This shows its role in the Ministry of Military Affairs.

At this moment, Printors looked at everyone and said slowly: "The biggest problem that the Cavutini invasion poses to our Greek army is that they move quickly and are difficult to catch. Now they are attacking Atla voluntarily." Giving up this advantage gives us the possibility to surround and annihilate them. Moreover, such a huge enemy army must be led by their big leader himself. If we annihilate and capture this army, it will be equivalent to completely solving the Kawu The problem of the frequent incursions into Campania by the Tini.”

Printors' words moved everyone in the tent. A general from Pozzuoli said hesitantly: "But if the Cavutini occupy Atla and they defend the city... With some experience, if we are unable to attack for a long time, other Kautini tribes, even Shirpini and Penteni people will come to rescue, it will be even worse!..."

Twenty years ago, the reason why the Cavoutini dared to seize this small city deep in the territory of the Campania League was because they were confident of holding it. Subsequently, the Campania League's army did fail to attack the city many times. Now, The general was worried about repeating the failure of previous sieges.

Without any further explanation from Printors, Aialos said: "There is nothing to worry about. Our ally Dionia has such a strong siege ability and can easily capture the city guarded by the Kautini." Atla!"

Yes, the Campania Alliance now has the strong support of Dionia!Thinking of what they had heard over the years about the towns that Dionia had forcibly conquered in the vast area of ​​Apulia, everyone suddenly became more confident.

Instead, Lizaru asked in a slightly worried voice: "Your Majesty just asked us to repel the Kautini invasion. Will our doing so trigger a bigger war?! Your Majesty -"

Printors hesitated for a moment, and then said with certainty: "Don't worry, after we annihilate the main force of Cavutini, even if they want to continue to launch a war, they will not have the strength. They will only listen to us more!"

When Lizaru heard this, he immediately lost his worries. He was already a militant. At this time, he said to everyone in high spirits: "We must hurry up and formulate a plan to eliminate this enemy as soon as possible!"

As he spoke, he lay on the desk, pointed to the map marked in detail by the staff, and said: "Now, the first, second, and third brigades of the Dionian Third Army, as well as most of the light armored soldiers, The light infantry and part of your army are blocking the Cavutini coming out of Capua and Sacera in the northeast of Naples; the [-]th, [-]th and [-]th Brigades of the Third Army and another part of your army are blocking To the southeast of Naples, we mainly block the Cavoutini coming out of Lola. We must immediately send reconnaissance cavalry to inform them, 'After completing the blocking task, do not waste time and immediately turn to the east of the city of Atla. To the north and south, cut off the enemy's retreat!'; And we must gather all the remaining soldiers in the camp and approach the south of Atla City. Finally, encircle the enemy!"

"There is one more thing that needs our attention!" Printors reminded from the side: "After the enemy knows that our Dionian Third Army is participating in this battle, it is likely that the enemy will abandon the city of Atlas and flee. Go back to the mountains.”

Lizaru thought for a while and immediately said: "Then inform the Second Cavalry Corps and the cavalry of your Campania Alliance to rush to the east of Atla City as quickly as possible. Once the enemy is found to be escaping, Do your best to delay their retreat, wait for other troops to arrive, and wipe them out!"

The generals also put forward their own suggestions to improve this plan. At this time, no one cared too much about the lives of the thousands of people in Atla City. After all, the generals of the Campania Alliance hoped to completely solve their problems through this battle. Seriously.

Soon, many scouts rushed out of the camp and galloped in all directions.

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After half an hour of fighting, Segovani's troops stormed the city, then broke into the city and cleared the entire city.

Just when Segovani was proud of the success of his plan, the spies who hurried back reported to him: Several Kautini tribes that were plundering near the city of Atla were defeated by the Greeks and were pursuing them. Among the soldiers there were many heavy infantrymen with black helmets and javelins. They suspected that they were Dionia's army.

The spies also brought a tribal leader who had escaped. He cried to Segovani: "The Greek attack was too fierce. My 150 warriors were quickly defeated! The enemy also had many cavalry and warriors. They can't escape, they are either killed or wounded... Big leader, you must send troops to rescue them!"

Segovani was terrified at the moment and asked loudly: "Are you sure there are Dionians who attacked you?!"

"It must be them. The Campanians don't have those weirdly-dressed soldiers, and they can't completely defeat us!..." The leader wanted to find a reason for his failure, but saw Segovani gnashing his teeth and cursing. : "Damn the Dionians, how dare they violate the covenant! Are they preparing to go to war with the Samnites?!!"

Segovani was distraught. Although he repeatedly ignored Dionia's warnings, he knew very well: Kautini's strength could not compete with the powerful Kingdom of Dionia. Once Dionia If Niya really sends troops, it means that he is in a bad situation!

run away!Segovani immediately had this idea in his mind, but he immediately hesitated: he had just captured the city of Atla and suffered some casualties. If he just gave up the fat piece of Atla and left with empty hands, not only would he Feeling reluctant to give up, the warriors from the tribes below would not agree. While the enemy's troops were still scattered everywhere and could not be concentrated to deal with him in a short time, they took the time to search for some supplies and bring them back.Wait until you return to Cavutim, and then discuss with the tribal chiefs Shirpini, Puntney, and Kavucheni how to deal with Dionia's betrayal of the alliance.

After Segovani made up his mind, he immediately ordered the soldiers to seize the time, plunder supplies, and be ready to leave at any time.At the same time, he sent out many spies and ordered them to carefully explore the movements around the city of Atla and report immediately if there was any abnormal movement.

But not long after, he continued to receive reports of "enemy traces found in the south, north, and west of Atla City." At this moment, he still didn't understand: the enemy had discovered him and was trying to surround him!
Segovani dared not hesitate and immediately led the soldiers to retreat eastward.

Not long after escaping from the city of Atla, they heard the sound of horseshoes from the north.

"It's the Greek cavalry!" the Cavoutini warriors reminded each other, stopped one after another, drew out their javelins, and were eager to face the hundreds of cavalry rushing toward them.

What came quickly was the cavalry belonging to the Dionia Second Cavalry Corps.This time, in order to cooperate with the Third Army in fighting in the Campania region, the Ministry of Military Affairs asked the Second Cavalry Army to dedicate a thousand cavalry to Lizaru's command.Although the camp headquarters of the Second Cavalry Corps is stationed in Niutum, more than half of the soldiers of the Corps are from the Cosenza Plateau and are better at controlling horses on gentler slopes.

When they were about to enter the javelin range of the Cavutini, the Dionysian cavalry turned around and rushed towards the head of the Cavutini army, heading towards the Cavutini.Wherever it passed, the Cavutini warriors subconsciously slowed down.

At this time, the soldiers on the right side of the team also shouted: "Cavalry! There are cavalry!!..."

Dozens more Dionysian cavalry came from the south, adopting the same tactics, forcing the retreat of the entire Cavoutini team to slow down significantly.

Segovani became anxious and shouted: "Retreat! Retreat quickly! Leave them alone!"

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