Qiang Qin

The struggle between republic and dictatorship.

This caused a disharmonious crack to appear within the Mediterranean superpower Rome, especially the conflict between the two heroes who emerged in the war against Carthage, Scipio and Fabian, is becoming more and more intense.

In the process of Rome becoming an empire, people often remember Caesar, Octavian, Antony and other figures who left a lot in history, but Scipio is actually the last one that should not be forgotten.It was his efforts that allowed the generals representing the army to gradually ascend to the highest peak of power in Rome.

However, the dominance of conservative forces in the Senate remains unshakable.Scipio, a young and famous general in the army, is currently unable to fight against Fabian and others.

For the same reason, due to Scipio's prestige in the army when he defeated Hannibal, all Fabian, the consul, could do was dispatch Scipio to remote frontiers far away. The ultimate move, Fabian wanted to do it, but he really didn't dare.

Roman soldiers.

Now Scipio is regarded as the god of war. Once Scipio has three ups and two downs, the Senate that is in conflict with it will bear the brunt. Whether the function can escape or not is another matter.

November.

The Roman Senate officially passed the resolution to fight against Macedonia-Antigon.

A great battle related to the ownership of the Balkans and the Greek Peninsula began between the Macedonians and the Romans. The general who led the [-] Roman army to attack was none other than Scipio.

Facing the invasion of the Romans, Macedonian——King Philip V of Antigonus led an army to fight without showing any weakness. Under the rule of the Kingdom of Macedonia, there were many different nationalities, including Thracians, Persians, and Slavs. There are also Greek mercenaries. With the participation of such a multi-ethnic tribe, Philip V can recruit no less than 20 warriors to deal with the Roman army of only [-].It has a huge advantage in numbers.

Whether a large number of people means great strength is obviously a big question mark. As far as the commanding abilities of both sides are concerned, Scipio's ability goes without saying. King Philip V of Macedonia is 42 years old and he is in his prime. His military ability is also the same as the women in his harem, with great ambitions and few talents. Although he has recruited a lot of warm palaces that breed life, he has repeatedly failed because of his innate inadequacy.

certainly.Philip V would never admit that he was incompetent.

You must know that not long ago, the Macedonian army had fought against the remnants of the Huns. The Huns marched westward and broke through many powerful countries such as Daxia, Wusun, Anxi, and Seleucid. , but such a powerful force was defeated by the Macedonian and Thrace coalition forces.Under the light of victory, Philip V felt ecstatic, and the Romans invaded blindly at this time.It's like looking for death.

Nine days.

The great battle between Rome and Macedon began at the fortress of Sinophaselli in the Balkans.

Scipio showed all the talents of an outstanding military general. The Roman army ventured through the early winter blizzards, climbed all the way up the towering Alps, and suddenly appeared among the mountains between Macedonia and Greece.

Trek long distances, run thousands of miles.Unexpectedly, attack the unprepared.

The Romans' use of military tactics is refreshing, and Philip V's slow fighting action made him suffer.The unprepared Macedonian army never expected that the Romans would rush to kill them in front of them. Although they organized several blocking lines, they were in front of [-] Roman elites.But it collapses at the touch of a button.

The panicked Philip V made another big mistake in his haste.Under the oppression of the Roman army, Philip V decided to shrink his troops, abandon the fortress of Sinophaselli in front of the capital, and concentrate all his troops to defend the capital city of Pella.

On the 21th.

The Roman army occupied the fort that was voluntarily abandoned by the Macedonian army with almost no bloodshed.Occupying Sinophaselli, the Romans' long-distance raid had basically been achieved. The Roman army, which had been fighting alone, in turn cut off the retreat of about [-] Macedonian troops on the border between Rome and Rome.

What made Philip V even more angry was that he originally ordered to move the luggage in the fortress first, but because the ministries only cared about their own escape, the large amount of food and weapons that remained were easily seized by the Romans. Pia's [-] Roman soldiers don't have to worry about supplies for a winter.

From November 23rd to December [-]th.

Below the city of Pella.

After finally mobilizing an army of about [-], Philip V and Scipio fought a battle that lasted for more than half a month. The two sides used infantry phalanxes as the main force of the battle. Roman heavy infantry, Macedonian infantry, and light cavalry Playing one after another——.

Sharp spear.

A bronze dagger that shone coldly.

There are also neatly arranged infantry phalanxes. This is the Westerner's method of warfare, face to face, fiercely killing each other until the opponent is exhausted.

Although the Macedonian coalition forces were large, there was a lack of mutual trust and communication between the various ministries. In the face of the Romans' vigorous attack and rush, the Greek mercenaries who participated in the war fled first, followed by the Thracians, Slavs, and the remaining Macedonians. After struggling for two days, the warriors finally failed.

Such a result is reasonable and unexpected.

In this battle, nearly half of the [-] Macedonian infantry who participated in the battle died. Philip V, in a panic, had to retreat to Pella with the remnants of the defeated army, and could not defend.

After seeing the defeat of Philip V, the Thracians and Greeks who obeyed the orders of Macedonia stopped and watched. Although they were under the rule of the Kingdom of Macedonia, the rule of Philip V seemed to be dying. From time to time, if you blindly put it together, there is something wrong with your brain.

Battle of Pella.

It also kicked off the prelude to the Romans' struggle for hegemony on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. As the news of the great victory spread back to the Apennine Peninsula, the Roman people paid homage to Scipio.

Fabian intended to let Scipio suffer a defeat in battle, and he stopped for a while, but he lifted a stone and hit his heel. In desperation, he forced a smile to commend Scipio for his achievements on the battlefield.

——.

end of December.

It has been more than a month since the Roman army began to besiege Pella, the capital of Macedonia. Philip V sent multiple messengers to ask for help from various forces around him, but the results were not optimistic. The Thracians unceremoniously rejected Macedonian They chose to continue to wait and see.

As for the Egyptians far away on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, the Ptolemaic Kingdom was competing with the primitive tribes in the south for control of the Nile River, so they really had no time to pay attention to the difficulties of the cross-sea brothers.In desperation, Philip V sent envoys across the strait to seek help from Qin.

Macedonia and Qin have never had any substantive contact, and even on both sides of the strait, the armies of the two countries are still confronting each other. Regarding this sudden request from Philip V, Luo Jia did not dare to make his own decisions and hurriedly Sending a messenger to report to Xin'an City, Li Yuan rushed to the Bosbrus Strait immediately after receiving this important military situation change.

Will the Qin army agree to Macedonia's request and cross the sea to attack the Romans?

This time, Li Yuan did not make a decision immediately.

Continental Europe.

For the Qin army who came from afar and has not fully established a foothold in the Middle East, it is a completely unfamiliar place. If they agree to enter the Balkans, the unfamiliar Qin army is very likely to be severely tested. Li Yuan's understanding of the Balkan region, where the mountains are densely covered, is not suitable for cavalry combat.

Eastern Europe.

The flames of war were burning, and the internal struggles among the western powers made the Qin army, which had just occupied the peninsula, feel a different sense of tension.

Eurasia.

The vast area and the obstruction of the strait forced the Qin army, which was short of boats and unaccustomed to water warfare, to temporarily stop its western expedition. At the same time, due to the harassment of the northern Slavs, the long supply line of the Qin army may be hit at any time .The second wave of 10 reinforcements led by Qin General Gan Yong has arrived at the destination. Their arrival has provided the strongest support behind the Qin army at the front line.

On the other side of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Anatolian Peninsula where the plateau tundra and hills intersect, the soldiers of the Qin Army are stepping up their infantry practice formation.

The troops of the Qin Army stationed on the peninsula consisted of 4 infantry, [-] cavalry, and [-] auxiliary troops. Such a huge military force constituted a large military force that stretched from the Bosbrus Strait in the west to the Caucasus Mountains in the north and Mesopotamia in the south. , The solid barrier that reaches the east coast of the Caspian Sea.

In addition to infantry, there are about 3000 Tianlei special forces in this Qin army.In terms of the use of hot weapons, Qin State is ahead of all nations, and Li Yuan is also cautious about such military secrets that can affect the entire world structure, blocking almost all news.

The Huns suffered a lot under the thunder.

Before He Lianbi was about to be beheaded, he confided to the Macedonians that Qin Jun had a terrifying thunder fire in his hands, but obviously, the Macedonians didn't believe He Lianbi's words, what a defeated general said, but It was just an exaggeration to make an excuse for saving his own life.

infantry.

In the vast hinterland of the Asian continent, it can only be used as an auxiliary arm, but in the hilly Mediterranean Balkan Peninsula, infantry is the main combat force.

At that time, the city-state of Sparta relied on three hundred warriors to garrison Thermopylae Pass, and blocked the attack of tens of thousands of Persian troops. What was the reason?In addition to the favorable terrain, it is the bravery of the infantry.In mountainous and undulating areas, the role of cavalry is limited. For Qin cavalry who are accustomed to fighting with large corps, the Balkans are a trap. If you are not careful, you may fall into it like Helianbi. Can't get out.

Training a strong and powerful infantry is the prerequisite for a foothold in the Balkan Peninsula and eastern Europe. The soldiers of the Qin army sweat like rain today, and in the near future, they will bear fruitful results. (to be continued..)