ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 730 After the First Battle
After listening to Antonios' words, Pregulus stepped forward, performed a military salute, and responded loudly: "When the Fourth Cavalry Corps arrived at the city of Asculom, the Samnites were attacking the city with all their strength, so it is necessary to defeat them. It’s relatively easy, and this should be attributed to Commander Alexis, who decisively asked us to march towards Asculom, so we have such a fighter plane!”

"Look, this is your good subordinate." Antonios turned back and smiled at Alexis.

Capps also saluted Pregulus. As an important member of the Military Ministry, he certainly knew Plagulus.

Plaguelus hurriedly returned the gesture respectfully.

"You don't need me to introduce this one." Alexis pointed at Melisander and said.

"Melisanda, I don't even want to see you." Antonios put on a painful expression and said something shocking. Then he changed the topic: "As soon as I saw you, I realized. The kingdom now has young people. In this world, we are all old!"

"Uncle Antonios, you can't grow old, Antedoris still needs you to raise him!" Melisanda immediately replied.

Antonios glared: "I'm just old, I'm not dead!"

Everyone laughed, and the shadow of war created by the Samnites seemed to be washed away in their laughter.

The soldiers of the Tenth Army and the Fourth Cavalry Army went directly to Camp Dauni, while Alexis, Antonios, Capos, Pregulus, and Melisanda went directly to Luceni. A military meeting was held at the Yacheng City Hall.

"Now, how is the situation of the No. 11 Legion?" After everyone sat down, Alexis asked straight to the point.

Capps didn't care and answered seriously: "Because the Samnite invasion was very sudden, the military camp was undergoing rotation training at that time, and there were only more than 2000 soldiers... These days, legionnaires have been reporting that there have been more than 6000 Because the cities of Asculum and Vibenrum were besieged, and Gruum was occupied, some soldiers could not come, so I have replaced them with reserve soldiers from the city of Lucenia.

The No. 11 Corps now has six heavy infantry brigades, one light infantry brigades, and one light armored corps, with a total of 8000 people. Its main combat units are fully staffed.As for whether to recruit more reserve soldiers from the Daoni area, you, the commander, need to make the decision. "

Alexis nodded to express his understanding, and then asked: "How many troops are there in the Samnite invasion now?"

"Previously, the scout cavalry had conducted a rough reconnaissance of the three Samnite armies that besieged the cities of Asculum, Vibbinrum and Gruum. Their number was more than 3, plus some scattered tribal warriors. I estimate there are more than [-] people. But so far, we have not found any warriors from Cavutini..." Antonios said.

"It seems that the victory achieved by the Third Army in Campania caused a lot of losses to the Cavutini tribe..." Alexis showed a pleased expression, and then he asked with concern: "GRU What's the situation in Mucheng?"

"According to the report of the scouts, the Samnite people there had withdrawn into the mountains yesterday, but... all the people in the city were kidnapped by them!" Antonios said with some anger and sadness. Now these The towns all fall under his jurisdiction, and he certainly has the duty to protect the lives of the people of Downey.

"Retreat?" Alexis was slightly surprised, and he fell into thinking...

At this time, Antonios said solemnly: "Yesterday, when the Samonites were evacuating, they sent an envoy and asked to use the thousands of Daoni prisoners they captured in exchange for all the Kavu who had been captured before. Tini people!"

"The Samnite people are dreaming! We must not agree to their arrogant request, let the Kautini go back, command and strengthen the strength of the Samnite army, and continue to rob and kill our people!" Melishan Da interjected angrily.

Antonios frowned.

"Melishanda, it's not up to you to agree to the request of the Samnite envoy." Alexis looked at him and said seriously: "This matter concerns the lives and freedom of thousands of Dauni people. , only His Majesty can make the final decision!"

"Yes! I'm sorry!" Melisander lowered his head and admitted his mistake. He had been quick to talk for a while, but after Alexis' reminder, he realized that he was only considering the impact on the war and did not consider the life safety of the captured people. The governor of Daoni region was sitting in front of him.

Antonios nodded to him, forgiving him for his temporary turmoil, and then said: "I have sent a messenger to Thurii quickly to report this matter to His Majesty. I believe I will get a reply in two days."

Alexis nodded, this matter was not something he could worry about. He looked at the map of the Dauni area placed on the wooden table in the center of the conference room, and said slowly: "As soon as our reinforcements arrived, the Samonites started Withdrew, it seems that they are afraid of us, but I don’t think they will stop their attack on Dionia..."

"I agree with you. The Samnites have been with us for so many years. They should know very well that they have broken the alliance and launched a war against us without authorization. Even if they want to cease war with us at this moment, Your Majesty will never let him off lightly. Them! However, judging from the current situation, it seems that the Samoni people do not want to engage in a decisive battle with us." Capps also expressed his opinion.

"Now the Tenth Army, the No. 11 Army, and the Fourth Cavalry Army are concentrated in the Dauni area. The Ninth Army will arrive in a day or two. By then we will have a strong military strength of more than 3 people. Even the Samonites Including the Cavutini tribe, which may have more than 4 people, we can completely defeat them in a frontal battle, so there is no need to recruit reserve soldiers for the time being. However, the Samonite army is mostly light infantry, and they move quickly and very easily. He might avoid us and attack the eastern part of the Dauni region, so——Antonios." Alexis pondered for a while and said: "I am going to let the reserve troops from various towns in the Daoni region gather together and return to the city. The chief executive takes temporary command to strengthen the town's defense. Once attacked by the Samnites, they can hold on until our rescue arrives, so this may affect the spring planting in the Dauni area!"

"Don't worry about spring sowing, I will make appropriate arrangements." Antonios waved his hand, confidently making a promise.

"Plegulus, send your cavalry out and closely monitor the border of the Dauni region. If you discover the enemy's movements, report back immediately."

"Yes, Commander."

"Now let us wait for the arrival of the Ninth Legion, while observing the movements of the Samnites and judging what they will do next..."

As soon as Alexis finished speaking, Melisander continued: "Commander, I think the reserve troops in the towns of Puchetti should also be gathered together to strengthen the defense of each town, because... because of Samone People may be worried about being encircled and suppressed by our heavy troops in the Dauni area, and then attack the Pucheti area where there are no troops..." Melisanda actually said this because he had his own selfish motives, because his Tenth Army Camp In Pucetti, where most of the soldiers came from, he certainly did not want Pucetti to be attacked and affect the morale of his legionnaires.

Melishanda's words awakened Alexis, and he was about to answer when he heard the young army commander who had been stationed in the Pucheti area for many years and was extremely familiar with the terrain there continue to say: "...especially the Wei Rosa’s territory needs focused defense because it is adjacent to the Samnite Mountains and has a history of being conquered by the Samnite people in the past..."

Alexis quickly got close to the map and fixed his eyes on the northwest corner of the Pucheti area, the area that broke into the mountains.

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Two days later, the ninth legion led by Tagtilos arrived in the city of Lucenia and joined the large army.

Also arriving at the same time was Foreign Minister Ansitanos, who brought the decree of King Davos and soon held talks with the Samnite envoy who stayed in the city of Lucenia.

Ansitanos said to the Samnite envoy with a solemn expression: "His Majesty Davos is very concerned about the captured Daoni people. He once said, 'The life of every Dionian people is extremely precious. It is unmatched by the people of other Mediterranean city-states and countries', so he agreed without hesitation to exchange all the Kautini captives for all the Dauni people who were plundered by you Samnites. If the Samnites If the Monai people believe the promise of His Majesty Davos, please immediately release all the plundering Daoni people, and Dionia will also release all Kautini prisoners in Campania!"

Dionia Davos' reputation for keeping his promises is well-known throughout southern Italy. If he can get his promise, how can the Samonite envoy disagree.

However, Ansitanos, who received a clear response from the messenger, looked at him again and said with a serious expression: "Now that the agreement has been reached, Dionia will ensure that all the released Kautini prisoners are in good health. I hope that the Samnites We also made the same promise to ensure that none of the captured Daoni people suffered any major harm!”

The Samnite envoy hesitated. He knew very well: These wolf-like and uncontrollable warriors would beat and scold the prisoners, and they would not suppress their vigorous energy towards women...

Therefore, he reluctantly said: "We... will do our best to ensure the safety of the prisoners..."

Ansitanos stared at him with bright eyes and said sharply: "Before coming, His Majesty Davos once said, 'The lives of the people of Dionia are much more valuable than those of the Samnites! If you hurt a person, If we capture another Samnite prisoner in the future, we will have to pay for it with one life! If one person dies, we will have to pay for it with three lives!'

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