ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 718 Carthage sends troops

Adoris has been most afraid of Cynthia besides Davos since he was a child. Seeing Cynthia's hesitant expression, he didn't dare to be nagging anymore. He took a big sip of wine and said, "Sister... I want you to go with me." Mother begs for mercy, let her help me tell my father to change my army affiliation to the First Army Corps!"

"You want to go to Wolsey?!" After hearing what Adoris said, Cynthia immediately understood his intention.These days, while the Ministry of Military Affairs is treating the wounded soldiers of the First Army, dealing with the remains of the dead, and comforting their families, they are also selecting reserve soldiers to be sent to Wolsey to make up for the shortage of soldiers in the First Army. Cynthia because of Patroclus Serving in the [-]st Corps, of course he knew something about it.

"Isn't it true that only the First Legion is fighting in the kingdom's army now, and they are short of soldiers. I have nothing to do in Thurii now, and I can just go and help your husband Patroclus." Dorris said seemingly relaxed.

"Your brother-in-law doesn't need your help!" Cynthia said simply. How could she not know that Adoris had a normal relationship with her husband, and saying this was a complete excuse.Moreover, in this war in the north, the First Army suffered heavy casualties. Even some of the mid-level and senior team officers died in the battle. Cynthia was frightened after hearing the news. She prayed for Patroclus every day and even hated herself for not having the blood of Hades. , unable to provide more protection for her husband.However, Cynthia did not ask her father to transfer Patroclus back to Thurii, because she knew that as the king's son-in-law, Patroclus's every move attracted attention, and it was impossible for her father to agree to her request.

Therefore, just when Cynthia was worried about Patroclus, how could she not feel a little angry that her own brother wanted to go to that dangerous place in Wolsey? She warned him: "Adoris, you You should learn like Croto, stay in Turii with peace of mind, and don’t let your parents worry!”

"I can't compare with little Crowe. He can be busy in the Ministry of Military Affairs, but I am already 21 years old and can only wander around Turii every day." Adonis complained.

"That's because your father arranged several positions in the military affairs department for you, but you didn't want to go!" Cynthia reprimanded bitterly.

"It's not like you don't know. I get a headache when I see words and numbers. It was hard to graduate from school. What I'm best at is fighting! I can only use this to win honor for myself and let those who always use strange words Those who look at me know that I, Adoris, am not a mediocre person who only relies on my father's prestige to live a mediocre life!" Adoris said loudly and excitedly.

Cynthia could hear his aggrieved heart from his words, she really didn't expect her younger brother, who is usually impulsive and reckless, to have such thoughts, so she was silent for a while.

After a moment, she looked at Adoris with a little more affection in her eyes, and asked softly: "This is why you went to the household registration department not long ago and changed your name to Marcellis Adoris. ?”

"Our biological father's name must be inherited by someone (referring to Adoris and Cynthia's biological father, Marcellis, the former consul of Amendolara), and my father also knows it. According to my mother, he does not There is no objection." Adonis explained: "I use this name, at least in the army, to reduce some unnecessary attention."

"I hope you won't regret it in the future." Cynthia sighed.Indeed, any general or team officer will probably be shocked when they see the name of Davos Adoris on the roster of soldiers, because there is only one person with this surname in the kingdom, so they will naturally be suspicious of Adoris. Doris took extra care.

Cynthia stared at Adoris's still slightly immature face: It takes a lot of courage to abandon this great surname. This shows that Adoris has indeed made a lot of determination!
Thinking of this, Cynthia said softly: "I will go to my mother to help you persuade. But I suggest that you have a good talk with your father and let him understand your true inner thoughts. No matter what, my father has always loved me. Ours, he is worried about our safety. As long as he understands your true inner thoughts, I think he will have better arrangements for you."

Adoris was silent: Ever since he was a child, he had been afraid of seeing Davos. Perhaps it was because he always pretended to be his real father in his heart and did not really regard Davos as his father. Therefore, every time he saw Davos, Davos always feels guilty in his heart.

Seeing his hesitation, Cynthia reminded him: "Actually, there is no need for you to change your affiliated legion so frequently. Alas, I heard that there will be a war with Carthage soon. I believe that the second legion you belong to Will be sent to the front line soon."

Adoris's heart moved, but he said: "Who knows how long the timid Carthaginians will have to wait before taking action."

The two chatted for a while, and Cynthia's personal slave girl appeared at the door of the living room. Cynthia saw that she looked slightly panicked and asked, "What's the matter?"

The slave girl hurriedly came to Cynthia and whispered a few words.

After hearing this, Cynthia sighed: "Adoris, there is news from the city of Thurii that the Carthaginians have sent a large army to land in Sicily."

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On January 14, 1th year of the Dionia Kingdom (1 BC), the sea area from the western end of Sicily to Carthage was very lively.

More than 300 warships were divided into two teams and lined up in the offshore waters on both sides of the western end of Sicily to prevent the Dionian fleet from raiding.The sea between the two fleets was filled with thousands of ships. They had been shuttling between Carthage and Lilybae since the morning, constantly transporting soldiers, war horses, food, grass, and food to Sicily. Baggage...

Since the founding of the city, Lilibi has never been as lively and busy as it is today. Many ports are crowded with ships, the docks are full of disembarked soldiers and unloaded items, the roads are congested, and there is a lot of people.Fortunately, Lilibi is different from the previous Mortea. It has existed as a Carthaginian military town in Sicily from the beginning, so its ports and roads were built according to military standards, and even its The chief executive has always been a military general, not an administrative official.

In the semi-military city of Lilibi, the city lord gave an order, and almost the entire city began to take action, busying themselves with the landing of the Carthaginian army in an orderly manner. Thanks to their efforts, every problem was solved. , the entire login process gradually became smoother...

After landing, the troops were quickly taken to the military camp outside Lilibi. This was built when Mago was the top military governor of Sicily. Lilibi recently renovated it.

This time, Monte Adeno, the supreme commander of the Carthaginian army, and Milephio, Hanno's son-in-law, were at the palace of the city lord of Lilibi. While listening to the Lord of Lilibi, Semimre, report on the progress of the army's landing, Enjoy fine wine and delicious food.

"Lord Semimre." Milephio suddenly interrupted his report and asked, "Aren't they here yet?"

After Mago was removed from Sicily, Hanno quickly replaced several important Carthaginian colonial cities in Sicily with his own people. Semimre was one of them. Of course he knew what Milephio said. Who did "they" refer to? He immediately replied: "We haven't received any news of their arrival yet."

"General, they won't break the promise and won't come, right?!" Milefeo reminded.

"Don't worry, Mago is quite trustworthy. Since he said he would send the army, he usually won't break his promise. If he doesn't come, Lord Hanno will take care of it, so we don't have to worry." Monte Adeno He said without paying much attention, but focused on the wine glass in his hand: "This wine has a mellow taste and is very smooth. Where does it come from?"

"...This is Turui's wine." Semimre replied a little awkwardly. He thought that Montraterno would be dissatisfied, but the commander in his 50s was surprised: "I The Turiyi wine I drank before was not as good as this time. Have they improved the winemaking process?!"

While speaking, he raised his wine glass again, took a sip, and after sipping the tea carefully, he sighed: "It is indeed quite different from the past! What a pity! Now that there is a war with Dionia, it is estimated that such a good wine I can’t drink it!”

Semimlei immediately said: "General, since you love drinking this kind of wine so much, I still have a lot of cans in my place. I will ask my servant to send you to the barracks later."

Monteraterno did not refuse, and expressed his thanks repeatedly.

Milephio saw him on the sidelines and said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "General, when we defeat Dionia, then you can directly order the Dionia people to deliver these wines to you, isn't it? more convenient!"

Monte Adeno covered his long beard with his hands and laughed loudly: "This is a good idea! However, I heard that King Davos has a tough temper. If you want him to obediently deliver the wine, you must completely control Davos. Dionia is a powerful kingdom, and this will be a long war, so we don’t have to worry too much!"

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While Monte Adeno was sipping the wine, the "they" mentioned by Milephio were riding on a battleship, leading a huge fleet towards Sicily in the northeast. Island sailing.

"Hasdrubal, I heard that the commander of the Carthaginian army this time is Monte Adeno. Are you familiar with him?" Kisgo asked.

"It's just Hanno's dog." Hasdrubal curled his lips contemptuously: "In the Senate, he only knew how to criticize our Magonid family in order to please Hanno. This is how he can become a soldier. The reason for the commander-in-chief.”

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