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Chapter 686 Amyntas’ preliminary plan

The Volscians did not hold a grand banquet to welcome the arrival of the Dionysian army like the Campanians. They quickly and carefully asked Amyntas: Can they explain the entire situation to him in detail now? The situation of the war and began to discuss how the two sides should cooperate to fight the Romans.

Without thinking about it, Amintas immediately agreed.

This takes the Volscians' perception of the Dionians to a new level.

As a result, the two sides held a military meeting in the conference room of the governor's residence in Selshe.

When the map of Wolsey and the surrounding areas drawn on cowhide was spread out on the table, Amyntas and Printols immediately widened their eyes: although this map was rough in drawing and may not even be accurate, But it is at least as detailed as the map of central Italy produced by the Ministry of Military Affairs of Dionia. After all, there are many races and forces in this area. Some forces do not welcome outsiders to enter at all. In addition, Dionia has no foundation here. , so the intelligence department of Aristiras has no way for its men to go deep into the interior here to explore.

While the two were looking closely, Tulus, the consul of Selsher, pointed to the map and said heavily in Greek: "General Amyntas and General Printors, more than 3 Romans were killed more than a month ago. People invaded our Volsey territory and surrounded the city of Vilitra. Since we had just suffered a defeat against the Romans not long ago, we barely gathered 2 people to go to the rescue, and in the city of Vilitra He started a battle with the Romans, but was defeated again..."

At this point, Tullus's face was mixed with anger and shame. He coughed lightly and continued: "After we retreated, the Romans began to attack the city of Vilitre. They used a terrible siege equipment. , they could launch stones from a very far away place and continuously bombard the city wall. As a result, they opened a gap in the city wall, causing the city of Vilitre to fall..."

Printors was quite surprised: "Could it be that the Romans also made ballistae?!"

As the elder of Dionia, Amintas has been participating in the emergency meeting of the Senate on Carthage affairs during this time. In addition, after being appointed by Davos, he also went to the Ministry of Military Affairs to read some information about Rome. Seeing the astonishment on Printuls’s face, he whispered to him: “It should be given by the Carthaginians. They formed a military alliance with the Romans. It is said that In the past, I sent fleets to Rome to fund weapons and equipment. Before I led the army to leave Thurii, the Carthaginian envoy went to our Senate to express support for the Romans and tore up the agreement with us...

The Ministry of Military Affairs did have information about the Carthaginians secretly trying to develop ballistas and siege towers... But Printols was even more shocked: because under the current situation, Dionia and Carthage There will probably be a war!
Tullus noticed the changes in the expressions of the two Dionysian generals, but he did not stop telling: "After the Romans captured Vilitre, they continued to attack Satnicum. This time, we learned our lesson, He no longer fought against the Romans, but defended the city with all his strength, so he repelled the Roman attacks many times, but——"

Tulus said again indignantly: "Ten days ago, another army of the Romans suddenly attacked Antium. Since most of the citizens of Antium went to aid Saturnicum, there was no way to save them. On guard, they were able to sneak attack! After occupying Antium, this Roman army quickly marched south along the coast. In order not to be cut off by them, most of our reinforcements had to withdraw from Sartre Nikum…”

Tulus's face showed a look of pain, and he sighed: "What is the situation in Satnicum now? We don't know very well, but there are not many soldiers in the city, and I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for long. But we There is nothing that can be done to help it now, for this Roman army is attacking very quickly, and this area—"

Tulus drew a small circle on the map with his finger: "There are no big towns, only many villages and a few small cities, and the terrain is very flat. Although there are several rivers, they can be easily crossed, so A hastily organized army of ours went to intercept it, but was routed by the Romans... They have now reached the walls of Setia."

Amyntas noticed that the point where Tulus pointed at Tulus on the map did not seem to be too far from Selcher, and immediately interjected: "How far is this city from us?"

"About 40 miles." Tullus' answer made Amyntas and Printols look at each other, expressing the same meaning in their eyes: No wonder the Volscians are in a hurry to hold a military meeting. They are almost reaching the doorstep!
Tulus' finger moved slightly south on the map, pointing to another city very close to Setia: Now our reinforcements are concentrated in the city of Pollevnum, but the cunning Romans are We stopped attacking the city of Setia and instead built a camp not far outside the city. We have been at a stalemate for several days, but once we wait for another Roman army to capture our Satnicum After the city, come to meet up, I'm afraid it's time for them to attack! "

Tulus finished speaking with a worried look on his face, and others in the room also looked worried.

Amyntas thought for a moment, pointed to the icon of Bolevenam on the map, and asked: "How many of you are here?"

"About 12000 people." After Tulusi replied, he didn't care about hiding his clumsiness, and emphasized: "This is the largest force that our Wolsey Alliance can muster now, including Ao Longqi and Sidisini sent us 3000 reinforcements."

The Volscians present felt both ashamed and a little sad: the Volscians, who once dominated the Latium region, were now in such dire straits that they could not even raise 1 soldiers.

Tapirus, who was listening on the sidelines, showed a clear expression: No wonder we didn’t see many Volscian citizens at the port and in the city!

Amyntas didn't care about this. He pointed to the icon of Setia and asked: "How many Roman troops are here?"

"I'm afraid it will not be less than 12000 people, because this time there are two military and political officers in the Roman army. According to Roman regulations, usually one military and political officer leads a legion to fight. There are about 5000 people in each legion, plus some The armies of Rome's allies..."

Before Tulus finished speaking, Tapirus couldn't help but exclaimed: "Rome also has legions?!"

Amyntas glanced at him and said calmly: "Yes, Rome also has legions. And its organization is somewhat similar to our Dionia legion."

Before coming, Amintas went to the Ministry of Military Affairs to get some information about Rome. When he saw the description of Rome's military system, he was also surprised at the time, and he was still thinking: The Romans secretly learned from us. Onia's legion tactics!But this also reduced some of his contempt for the Roman army.

"There are more than 12000 people. If we join another Roman army with more than 3 people, then the Roman army near the city of Setia will have nearly 5 people." Amintas said slowly.

The Volscians in the room all looked solemn. After forming an alliance with Dionia, they thought that this powerful southern ally would send more troops here, but they did not expect to send only 1 troops.Of course, after listening to Metepola's explanation that "Dionia was unable to send more troops due to drought and lack of food," they understood this: In fact, Wolsey wanted to give these more than 1 Dionia The Nian army, as well as their own army, also felt some difficulties in supplying military rations.

Amyntas also looked solemn. Of course he knew that no matter how brave the First Legion was, it would be impossible to repel 5 Roman soldiers, because according to data, the Romans had been fighting for a long time and were definitely not as good as the weak Tarantums. deal with.

He stared at the map closely, thought for a long time, pointed to the west of Pollevnham on the map, and said resolutely: "Tomorrow, I will lead my troops to camp here, and then depending on the situation, I will see if I can lure this person." A Roman army will fight against us!"

After Amyntas finished speaking, he looked around the people in the room. When he fell on Printors, he paused slightly and asked hesitantly: "Printors, do you have any suggestions?" ?”

If it were Alexis in the past, he would first ask Printors for his opinion, and then make his own decision after careful consideration.Amyntas obviously has not adapted to the existence of Printors, and this question is obviously perfunctory.

Printhors compared the style characteristics of these two important Dionia generals in his heart, and shook his head gently: "I have no opinion, the decision of the legion commander is correct!"

Indeed, Pole Fenham is an important town in Wolsey, and the First Army built a camp on the west side of it.To the west of the camp to be built is the swamp area, so that a relatively rough defense line will be established to protect the two most important towns in Wolsey, Teresina and Selshe, and the surrounding fields and villages. This ensures that these towns and villages will continue to provide logistical support to the camp.Of course, if the Romans give up their attack on the city of Setia and the Dionia camp, and force through the larger gap between the camp and the swamp area, to attack Selshe, which is empty in the rear, the Romans will risk being defeated. The dangers of beating dogs behind closed doors!Printors mentally analyzed the pros and cons of Amyntas' decision.

Printors agreed, but before the Volscians expressed their stance, Amyntas slapped the table and said, "This matter is settled! I will set off with the army early tomorrow morning!"

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