Rome must fall.

Chapter 42 Arrangement (continued)

"Military advisory group?" Frontinus was unfamiliar with this term.

"That is, a team that can provide us with military help at any time." Maximus looked at the others and explained: "For example, we want to build a camp. How should we build the camp? You will guide us; another example , we are going to fight a battle, how to fight this battle? It is up to you to make a plan, and after reaching an agreement, we will fight according to the plan..."

Isn't this the military camp commander in the Roman legion? No, it seems to have greater power than the commander of the military camp... Frontinus thought to himself: A young man who is only responsible for the baggage team actually wants to set up such a small team with military functions. I'm afraid his ambition is not small... But No wonder, after all, he is someone who can make such a speech and tell such a story.

"Military advisory group, right? I think I can give it a try." Frontinus' tone was indifferent, but the look in his eyes towards Maximus had changed somewhat.

Maximus didn't seem to notice this and continued: "There is exactly one thing that needs to be done by the military advisory group. Although we won this time, it was a bit of a fluke. We actually lost miserably in the head-on battle yesterday. , so the leaders are preparing to conduct strict military training for the soldiers, and our escort is naturally no exception. I want you to lead the military advisory group and conduct strict training for our escort soldiers in accordance with the requirements of the Roman Legion. Are you here?"

Before Frontinus could reply, Pheasalus said first, "Maximus, our guards can train by themselves. We don't need outsiders to interfere."

"Just train yourself?!" Maximus's expression became serious, and he asked: "Do you know how to lead the escort to march in an orderly manner? Do you know how to build a defensive camp? Do you know how to form an array during a battle? Do you know? How to use brass trumpets and drums to direct soldiers to charge or retreat?..."

Pheasalus was stunned by a series of questions. It took him a long time to say: "I know how to teach brothers to fight with the enemy!"

"Improving personal combat capabilities is only a basic skill for soldiers in war. We still have a lot to learn seriously, so that we will not repeat yesterday's rout in the next battle." Maximus said solemnly : "Frontinus was once a centurion of the Roman legion and has rich war experience. He will be a good teacher for us."

"He is a centurion of the Roman legion?!" Pheasalus was a little surprised. He originally thought that Maximus reused Frontinus because, as an old slave of the Roman army, he had served in the Roman army. I have lived long enough and learned a lot of skills, but I didn't expect that he would have such an identity.

Several other people were also surprised, and their eyes on Frontinus became complicated.

"Hi!" Maximus shouted and reminded: "Don't forget what I just said in the yard. Whether they are centurions or ordinary Roman soldiers, they are all Italian civilians. Fran Tinus became a slave from a centurion and experienced a lot of hardships. He had the same experience as us. Since he joined us and fought with us against Rome, he is my brother and we should be enthusiastic Accept him!"

As soon as Maximus finished speaking, Arconis immediately smiled: "The captain is right, no matter what identity Frontinus was before, he is one of our own now, and there is a hundred people in the baggage team. Captain, I feel safer!"

Pigres reluctantly said: "The Roman soldiers were arresting and arresting people in Asia Minor. That's why I became a slave. I only hate the Roman soldiers but have no affection for them. However, you were once a Roman soldier and now you are a slave. And the captain also spoke. Anyway...anyway, you are welcome to join the baggage team."

"Are you a Sabine?" Cornelius asked.

Frontinus was stunned for a moment and nodded: "Yes."

"I noticed just now that your accent is very similar, and I've been wanting to ask you about it." Cornelius smiled and asked, "Which town are you from?"

"Kunos."

"I was in Ellentum, very close to you." Cornelius smiled even brighter: "We will have more contact with each other in the future."

"Okay." Frontilus finally showed a smile on his face. "Hello...welcome to join the baggage team." Sexippus also said, but he seemed a little nervous.

Phaesalus came to Frontinus in two steps at a time. Maximus was startled and thought he wanted to do something bad to Frontinus. Unexpectedly, he was smiling and said enthusiastically. : "It turns out that you were a centurion in the Roman legion. If I had told you earlier, then you must be better than me in marching and fighting. You must teach me more in the future!"

Maximus breathed a sigh of relief, and then remembered that with this kid's personality, there was no chance of any conflict.

Frontinus also breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone in the room finally chose to accept him and other army slaves after knowing his true identity. This also shows Maximus's prestige in the baggage train, so he said seriously: "Our... military advisory team will conduct strict training for the escort team. However, the number of escort teams is too small, so it may be difficult to conduct formation training."

"Train first, and there will be more people in the future."

Maximus's answer convinced Frontinus that this young man would not be satisfied with being a baggage captain.

Maximus looked at the others and said: "Not only the guards have to train, but you also have to lead your men to train together in your free time."

"Ah? We also need to train?!" Aknis exclaimed in surprise, and the others also widened their eyes.

"Yesterday, after our team was defeated, if we at the rear had followed the pre-planned arrangements, we could have all safely retreated to the mountain. However, everyone panicked and disrupted the team, so there were so many people..."

Maximus looked solemn and said in a heavy tone: "Our battle with the Roman army will last for a long time. Each battle may be won or lost. Our baggage team has a weak combat effectiveness and carries a lot of supplies. It will become the focus of the enemy's assault. I ask you to train, not to let you practice how to kill the enemy, but to let you learn to obey orders, follow instructions, and how to evacuate quickly and safely when encountering danger. Do you understand? "

What happened yesterday gave Maximus a big wake-up call, because he remembered that the Spartacus rebels were constantly moving in history, and the baggage train was definitely the slowest in moving because it had to carry all kinds of supplies. , if the team's organization and crisis response capabilities are not strengthened, such painful lessons will be repeated again and again.

After his reminder, others also realized this and agreed.

At this time, Frontinus also interjected: "Actually, the slaves who were responsible for doing chores in the Roman legion also had to undergo some military training, so that they could keep up with the army's actions and not delay. "

Maximus's reminder, coupled with Frontilus's assist, made others finally realize the importance of training, and their reluctant agreement turned into active cooperation.

"By the way, Frontinus." Maximus remembered something and said: "In the past, I would teach the people in the train team literacy and arithmetic and tell some stories every night, just like tonight. You can also Come be a teacher and teach them some knowledge.”

"Me? Be a teacher?" Frontinus's expression became rich, and he waved his hands repeatedly: "This...I can't do this!"

"Of course you have no problem!" Maximus persuaded seriously: "You have such rich military experience, which we have never experienced. You can combine your own war experience and tell us what we should pay attention to during normal training. What? What should you pay attention to when building a camp? What kind of preparations are needed before fighting? How should you kill the enemy and save yourself during the battle?... You can also talk about a specific battle you participated in, or even an encounter. Failure...I believe everyone is very willing to listen to your story and learn a lot from it!"

(End of this chapter)