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Chapter 849 Alexis’ Plan
In recent years, the relationship between the Samnites and the Kingdom of Dionia has gradually deteriorated, the Cavutini have continued to invade the Campania region, and the Shirpinians have gradually invaded Abenirum. , this alarmed Potentia's leader, Pollet. However, in the past ten years, due to the safety of the surrounding environment, the life of the Potentia people has gradually become richer. The young people have never encountered a war, and even The older generation was also unfamiliar with combat skills, so he once made an unexpected decision: inviting the Dionysian Ministry of Military Affairs to send military training officers to station in Potentia for a long time to train the young people of Potentia. civil.

Therefore, the Ministry of Military Affairs has accurate data on Potentia's war potential.

The rotating chairmen looked at each other and immediately reached a consensus.After all, they can achieve their goals with unexpected help and without consuming more of the kingdom's strength, so why wouldn't they do it.As for Potentia, would he agree?They didn't think about it at all, because the relationship between the two parties was too close, and according to the agreement, this was Potentia's obligation.

Therefore, Vespa asked directly: "After asking Potentia to participate in the war, where will the army they formed belong?"

Although Potentia is a free city of the Kingdom of Dionia, it is still semi-independent. According to Dionia law, the Potentia army does not have the right to independently carry out military operations and must be incorporated into Dionia. In the army of Niah, it is commanded by General Dionysia.This is to ensure the safety of Dionia's territory and prevent some accidents from happening.

"The army formed by Potentia will be commanded by Xantiparis, commander of Lucania's reserve army." Hilos answered.

Weisba was relieved when he heard that the commander was Zantiparis. Based on his understanding of the generals of Dionia, Zantiparis, a veteran general, was prudent and would not fight with Samone regardless of casualties. People fight hard.Although Potentia has not been completely integrated into the Kingdom of Dionia, Weisba has regarded it as part of the Lucania region in his heart, and of course he does not want the people there to suffer heavy casualties.

"When the Senate meeting starts tomorrow, we will submit this issue first. As soon as the resolution is passed, we will immediately have the messenger rush to Potentia and notify Pollet!" Cornerus said solemnly: "The senators are all I hope to pacify the Samnites as soon as possible and restore peace to the northern border of Dionia!"

"Thank you five adults! We will do our best!" Hilos also responded solemnly.

Weisba wanted to ask about the Ministry of Military Affairs's general battle plan against the Samnites, but he swallowed his words before he spoke. After all, King Davos had decided long ago that the Senate should not interfere with the Ministry of Military Affairs. The rules were made, and he didn't want to violate this taboo.

After Xilos and the others separated from the rotating chairmen, their expressions seemed a little relaxed.

Felicius said slightly excitedly: "As long as the Senate's resolution is passed tomorrow and Potentia sends troops, we can solve the Samnite problem!"

"Yes, the Samnites raided the Campania League and Abenirum took the initiative to request attachment to the kingdom. These two things together gave us an opportunity to attack! As long as Potentia's army If you go north to join the Abenirum people, you can launch an attack on the empty Samnite Mountains. At the same time, Alexis can lead his army to attack from the east... If the two parties cooperate, you can completely control the conflict with the Abenirum people. The trend of war between people coming from the desert!" Capps, who was usually steady, also showed joy at this time.

"The Shirpinians have had many wars with Potentia. Will it cause dissatisfaction between the two sides and lead to conflict if Potentia's army enters Abenirom this time?" Alps reminded.

"This should not be the case." Felicius explained with certainty: "Since the South Italian War, Potentia has not had a war with the Samnites for more than ten years. I don't know that Potentia Have the Asians forgotten their past hatred? But according to the information obtained from His Majesty’s intelligence department in recent years, Potentia and Abenirum often have trade exchanges, and the peoples of both sides can live relatively freely. Entering and exiting the other party's territory... Therefore, the entry of the Potentian army into Abenirum should not arouse much reaction. Besides, you have to believe in Zantiparis, who will coordinate the relationship between the two parties with his ability. "

The other three people nodded after hearing this. They were all survivors of the expedition to Persia and had a deep understanding of Zantiparis' abilities.

"I think Pollett will be very happy after receiving the news that we 'let him attack the Samnites'." Hieronymus said: "With his temperament, he will definitely lead the army to go out in person. , in order to achieve this goal, he will also restrain his own people, cooperate with the Abenirum people, and fight together."

Pollet not only allowed his people to receive training from the Dionian military trainers, but he also went to the field to receive training in person many times to learn the combat methods of the Dionian Legion.As the military training commander, Hieronymus went to Potentia several times to inspect the military training. He was warmly entertained by Pollet, and the two sides formed a deep friendship.

"We don't need to worry about Abenirum and Potentia. The only thing I'm worried about now is His Majesty!" Felicius said in a deep voice: "He has emphasized many times, 'Don't lead the army into Samo. Fighting in the Naishan Mountains', and our plans were completely against his wishes!"

Felixius's words made the excited expressions on the faces of Hieronymus and Alps suddenly turn solemn. On the other hand, Hieros looked calm. He comforted everyone: "When we discussed the plan at the Ministry of Military Affairs, didn't I already Have you said it before? Your Majesty is worried that we are not familiar with the terrain of the Samnite mountainous area, and the Samnite people are good at mountain warfare. We will suffer big losses if we enter rashly, so he emphasizes it again and again, but he has never said, 'Absolutely We are not allowed to enter the Samnite Mountains'! And now, with the help of the Abenirum people, and the main force of the Samnite is in Campania, we are the one who will completely eliminate the Samnite. What a great opportunity! I believe His Majesty will definitely agree if he knows about it!"

"Hilos, we should wait until His Majesty receives our battle plan and approves it before we start attacking." Felicius reminded him uneasily.

"It will take seven or eight days for the letter to be sent to Rome and back again, and the matter of Abenirum's joining our kingdom has been going on in secret, but I think it is difficult for the Abenirum to keep this for a long time. The secret, once the tribal chiefs of Samone know that the troops attacking the Campania League will be quickly withdrawn to the Samone Mountains, then our efforts will be in vain! Therefore, after the resolution is passed tomorrow, we will Immediately inform Alexis to implement our plan. If your Majesty is blamed for anything in the future, I am willing to bear it alone!" Xilos said resolutely.

"This is a decision we made together after discussion. How can you be responsible for it alone!" Hieronymus immediately expressed his objection.

"Yes, Your Majesty wants to blame, and we should also blame all the chief officers of the Military Affairs Department!" Felicius also immediately expressed his stance.

Alps was about to speak when he saw a person running hurriedly in front of him and said immediately: "Hiros, isn't that your secretary?"

"Lord Hilos! Sirs!" The officer rushed over and gave a military salute: "Lord Alexis has sent an urgent message!"

Hilos hurriedly took the letter, opened it, and soon a smile appeared on his face.

The other three people immediately cast curious glances.

Hilos looked at Felicius and the others, raised the letter in his hand, and said energetically: "After Alexis learned about the news of 'Abenirum's request to be incorporated into the Kingdom of Dionia', he immediately wrote In this letter, he requested to regroup the 11th and [-]th legions, unite with the Abeniroma and Potentia people to launch attacks from the east and west at the same time, clear the obstacles, and capture Aquiloni in one fell swoop. Aquilonia, we thought of going together!”

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Although the Dionian Third Fleet tried its best to blockade the west coast of the Italian peninsula, and the Sicilian fleet patrolled the waters west of the Strait of Messina from time to time, it was impossible to prevent the Carthaginians from obtaining news about Rome.After all, the islands of Corsica and Sardinia under the control of Carthage are across the sea from the Latium region where Rome is located. The Phoenician city-states on the islands had to once again Once again, ships were sent out, taking the risk to avoid the patrols of Dionysian warships, approaching the coast, and going to Antium, Adi and other towns to understand the development of the Latium war situation.

Then, the Carthaginian judges sent out clippers and sailed southward from the west side of Sardinia Island to the city of Carthage. Therefore, the Carthaginians knew that Dionia had sent a large army to attack Latin. In the Mu region, they are happy to see this, because Rome has contained most of the troops in Dionia, which will inevitably reduce the offensive pressure on western Sicily.

But a few days later, the news came that "the city of Rome had been captured", which shocked the senators of Carthage. According to the news they learned, Rome was a big city. Although its main force was not in the city, it was so easily captured. The capture of the Dionians also shows the strength of Dionia's military power.

After a while, when the news that "Ostia was burned, the Roman army disintegrated, and the remnants were huddled in the southwest of Latium" reached Carthage, the entire Carthaginian aristocratic class was shocked: The powerful city-state in the central region of Italy (because of this, Carthage chose to ally with it), was beaten by the Dionia army in such a short period of time, even to the point of dying... …

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