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Chapter 787: Attacking the City of Rome ([-])
Davos sat in the center of the tent, and in front of him was a large wooden board with a detailed map of the city of Rome. Tormid led the young staff while recording the battle situation reported by the scouts, and then Mark them on the map with icons and numbers.

"Your Majesty, the scouts found four to five hundred Roman soldiers about ten miles east of the city of Rome. They are estimated to be from Fidenae..."

"Your Majesty, there are troops from the Latin city-state gathering 15 miles away from the southeast corner of Rome. There are already about a thousand soldiers..."

"Your Majesty, a Roman army appeared southwest of our camp, with about 5000 people..."

"According to the report of the messenger sent across the river by the Third Legion, their reconnaissance cavalry discovered that the Roman colonial city of Viai sent nearly two thousand Roman soldiers, as well as several Etruscan soldiers such as Keslera and Tarchuna. Each of the Asian city-states also sent two to three hundred reinforcements, and they are now rushing to Weiai..."

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Davos listened to the reports of the staff and looked at the map: the map was marked with red and black dots. The red dots represented the Roman army and Roman reinforcements, and the black dots represented the Dionian army. Each dot marked Looking at 1000 people, you can see that the red dots are concentrated in the city of Rome, and the black dots are concentrated outside the city of Rome, surrounding the red dots. Outside the black dots, several red dots will be added over time, slowly converging into a more A large encirclement gradually encircles the black spot... This is a battle of encirclement and counter-encirclement, which is related to the life and death of both parties.

Davos's expression always remained calm, but the young staff officers, including Clotokatax, seemed a little nervous as the news continued to come, and even Tormid was a little uneasy. , he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, judging from the current battle situation, our Second Army and the Fourth and Fifth Army have the best offensive. They are likely to be the first to attack the city, but... Roman reinforcements are constantly coming. Coming, especially this Roman army—"

Tolmide first pointed to the flower-like pattern drawn by five red dots in the southwest of the Dionian Central Army camp on the map, and then moved his finger to the third army camp on the north bank of the Tiber River. There are three or four connected red dots to the north, saying: "Also here, I am afraid that it will become a big trouble for our siege army! Should we take action first and destroy this Roman army first to relieve us? Not many defensive troops?" Tormid's hand finally fell on the flower-like pattern again.

Davos nodded slightly, and then said slowly: "Tormid, your view is correct, but we must first understand the movements of this Roman army before we can take the correct response. Don't panic, panic We are the enemy, because it is we who hold the initiative in this battle."

There was a hint of instruction in Davos's tone, but Tormid was reminded and his expression immediately relaxed.The somewhat solemn atmosphere in the big tent also began to dissipate. The staff were recording data and discussing something in low voices. Henipolis was observing everyone and describing the scene in the big tent with a pen. Thor Mead also communicated some plans for the next battle to Davos, while Crotokatax stood in the tent, ready to welcome the arrival of the scouts at any time.

And this time the intelligence brought by the reconnaissance cavalry shocked him: "Report! The number of the Roman army to the southwest of us has increased to... about 8000 people!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Davos said in a deep voice, "Don't panic."

With an encouraging smile, Davos calmed Clotokatax's somewhat panicked mood, and he immediately replied: "Yes!"

When the staff heard this, they also exclaimed: "8000 people?!"

Tormid looked at the map carefully, and then said slightly nervously: "Your Majesty, it seems that they are most likely reinforcements sent by the Latin city-states such as Tustron, Aricia, and Bovillae. , they joined the Roman army!”

Davos' expression remained unchanged and his words remained calm as he said: "This Roman army is located near Lake Alba. That area has always been the center of the Latins, although the city of Alba Longa has long been destroyed by the Romans. But it is said that the annual Latin holiday, a celebration of the god Jupiter worshiped by the Latins, is always held on Mount Alba, so there are many Latin tribes living near Lake Alba. It seems that they still have some energy left. Send reinforcements... But this is just right, the fish are all gathered together, just right for us to catch them all in one catch!"

Davos's confident tone reminded Tormid of something. He calmed down a little, sat back on the wooden chair, thought about it, and said with a little worry: "Now, I'm worried that this Roman army will Continue to march eastward and meet the Latin reinforcements in the southeast. In that case..."

"In that case, we are just mobilizing the army to the southeast to intercept the enemy. But for the Romans, this means that they have already reached the outskirts of Rome, but they have to spend more time preparing and waiting. Those who are worried Can the Roman citizen soldiers at home have this patience?" Davos said unhurriedly.

"Your Majesty, you mean...this Roman army is likely to attack us immediately!" Tormid asked eagerly.

Just as Davos was about to answer, Clotokatax's voice sounded again: "Report, the 8000-man Roman army southwest of the camp is bypassing our camp and marching north!"

When Tormid heard this, he stood up immediately and said nervously and excitedly: "Your Majesty, you are right! It seems that this Roman army is going to attack us, and their target of attack may be here!" "

Tormid's finger points to the southwest corner of the Roman city wall on the map, where the soldiers of the Fourth and Fifth Legions are attacking the city. Behind them are the Dionia Central Army Camp and the Western Camp ( That is, the huge gap between the camps of the Fourth Legion), the Romans could quickly pass through here and directly attack the Dionysian army that was attacking the city.

Davos also made the same judgment, so he no longer sat still, but immediately issued an order: "Tolmed, I appoint you as the temporary commander, and immediately lead a brigade of the Fifth Army that stayed in the Chinese camp, One brigade of the Second Army, two brigade of the Sixth Army, and the First and Second Cavalry Corps, rush there to intercept the enemy! At the same time, I will send messengers to inform the two garrison brigades of the Fourth Army to rush there. Meet you!"

Six infantry brigades plus two cavalry corps were close to 1 people. In terms of strength, they had exceeded the incoming enemy. However, there was no joy on Tormid's face, but a worried expression of opposition: " Your Majesty, you are only protected by the two brigades of the Second Army and the Fifth Army. It is too dangerous! Moreover, two thousand soldiers cannot defend such a large camp——"

"Don't worry about my safety, and don't worry about the safety of the camp. The more soldiers you bring, the faster you can resolve the battle, return faster, and reduce the pressure on the entire battlefield!" Davos said without doubt! Then a smile appeared on his face: "Or are you worried that you will not be able to command so many soldiers, so you are looking for a reason to ask me to reduce the number for you?"

Tormid knew that this was Davos's provocation, but he also understood that this meant that Davos was not prepared to change his mind, so he stopped persuading him and gave a military salute to Davos on the spot, and responded forcefully: "As ordered. , Your Majesty! Please also pay attention to your safety!"

Davos jaw.

Tormid turned around and was about to leave. At this time, Clotokatax who was standing aside couldn't help but said loudly: "Father... Your Majesty, I request to participate in this battle!"

The tent suddenly became quiet, and everyone focused their attention on the young prince. Even Davos himself was a little surprised. Before he could speak, Tormid hurriedly advised: "This won't work! Your Highness, this is too dangerous! The Roman army came to the rescue in a hurry, and they must be desperate. Our troops seem to be more powerful than the other side, but half of them are cavalry. We will suffer a loss in a head-on confrontation with the enemy! Your Highness, please Stay here, assist His Majesty in commanding the entire battle, and ultimately win the victory over the city of Rome!"

"It's dangerous for me, but it's not dangerous for other soldiers!" Clotokatax blushed and said excitedly: "I am a citizen of Dionia! I am also a member of this army. A soldier in the battle! You must contribute your own strength to the entire battle, instead of sitting here and watching others fight, bleed, or even die!"

Clotokatax was speaking from his heart. At this moment, he was thinking of Brother Adoris and his comrades who used to train in Tulii. At this moment, they were all fighting at the front or about to go into battle. He could not allow himself to The idea of ​​becoming a bystander like a coward has actually been brewing since he set foot on this land, so his tone seemed a little shaky due to being too passionate.

Davos looked at his son and saw the stubbornness in his eyes. He only hesitated for a moment, and then said simply: "Go ahead."

"Your Majesty -" Tomild wanted to persuade again, but Davos waved his hand and said: "Kloto is right. Although he is my son, he is also a citizen of Dionia. Other people's children have to serve on the battlefield. , of course he wants it too!”

"Thank you, father!" Clotokatax was excited, but was afraid that Tormid would continue to persuade, so he reminded loudly: "Commander, if you don't set off, the enemy's reinforcements will arrive at the city!"

Seeing that Davos had a serious expression and no intention of changing his mind, Tormid had no choice but to perform the military salute again and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured!"

Of course Davos understood what he meant by "relax", and at this time Clotokatax also quickly gave him a military salute and hurriedly followed Tormid.

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