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Chapter 705 Pulling the Cow's Nose and Lugging the Tiger's Tail (Two in One)

A few days later, Xu Ding immediately received a reminder from Xiao Ba.

Soros' circle of friends published a new statement.

"Troy has been captured." Xu Ding called one of his men in and ordered:
"Notify the shoppers, tell him to go faster, try to get here as early as possible, we will cross the river tomorrow, let him make sure not to delay."

"It's the commander-in-chief, I'm going to deliver the order!"

Here, Xu Ding asked Meng Yu and the others to get ready, and then waited for the news from the other side. Half a day later, dozens of warships came from the downstream of the other side.

"Commander, we captured Troy in the past, and General Soros asked me to pick you up!" Xu Ding and others had seen the person who came, and he was considered a capable general under Soros, so the infantry crossed the river first, and waited. They made it safely to Troy, and the warships came again to fetch the cavalry.

When Xu Ding and others came to Troy, Soros was no longer in Troy, and his subordinates told Xu Ding that Soros went south again to attack the downstream city.

This is because it is attached to it, and it will not stop until it is taken off.

Anyway, the infantry army for shopping around hadn't arrived yet, so Xu Ding and the others wouldn't be in a hurry, and it was reasonable to attack around.

In order to prevent news from the Asiatic Peninsula from leaking to Byzantium, Xu Ding sent cavalry to block the main roads in the north to prevent the Roman navy from Byzantium from going south and blocking the crossing of the strait.

Soros returned to Troy two days later.

After returning, Soros presented his plan to Xu Ding and said, "Commander, can we keep some navy and warships around here?"

"Oh! Soros, do you have any good ideas, be specific?" Of course Xu Ding knows what a ship means to a navy general. Soros and others have deeper feelings for the sea, so it's normal to have ideas. So he didn't reject him arbitrarily.

Soros liked it very much, and hurriedly said: "You also know the role of commanding the navy. There is no need to question the importance. In the future, if you want to completely defeat and bring down the Roman Empire, the navy is indispensable.

This is what I think of the commander. If all the sailors are allowed to go ashore, it will inevitably make the soldiers feel conflicted. We should not divide into several groups, and some of them will stay nearby. Let them build dark forts on the islands in the Aegean Sea. The number of people does not need to be too large , as long as it can form a certain combat effectiveness.

Whether we need them when we call in the future, or assigning them tasks to plunder Roman merchant ships or single battle fleets on the Aegean Sea, it is feasible. "

The Aegean Sea has a vast sea area and countless islands. Small troops hide and want to hide. It is really difficult for the Roman navy to find them.

It seems that Soros first captured Gokce Island, which is also the plan.

After thinking for a while, Xu Ding didn't have much resistance to this suggestion, but he still asked: "We are all gone, what can you do to ensure that they are as loyal as you and will always stick to their posts?
Not to mention turning to the Romans, I am afraid that the probability of becoming a pirate is very high after a long time. "

That was the only big hole, and Soros knew it, so he didn't have to explain it.

He himself was almost lost in the past, how could he ensure that the people below would always be reliable and loyal.

Seeing that Soros was silent, Xu Ding patted him on the shoulder and said, "However, I think your suggestion can be wiped away. After all, if you don't lick the twisted melon, you still feel comfortable in the water. Not everyone They are all willing to go ashore and follow the development of our Armenia and the east coast of the Black Sea in Pontus.

In this way, go and screen some people, divide them into at least five groups, one group is nearby, one group enters the Sea of ​​Marmara, and the others are scattered along the Aegean Sea from north to south until the province of Crete.

In short, even if they all betrayed, let them lick the Romans more. "

This is considered to be a diversification of investment. It is possible that all the eggs will rot, but if one egg hatches successfully, it will be of great help to the future.

Soros couldn't help feeling warm, the commander is the commander, and he trusted me as always. Knowing that this move might be a meat bun beating a dog, he still firmly supported me.

Scholars die for those who know themselves, women are for those who please themselves.

While waiting for the shoppers to arrive, while blocking the road to the north, Xu Ding also sent people to the east to investigate intelligence and collect information from all directions.

More than ten days later, the shopping department finally arrived at the west bank, and was transported over one after another. His total strength reached [-].

"Okay! Not bad, you can still bring so many people by shopping around. It's hard work. Next, you will train and rest well here, and we will start the expedition." When I saw the shopping, this guy was black Quite a few, he was originally a typical white man, but he showed signs of blackening.

"It's the commander-in-chief. I will let my subordinates take a break and take this opportunity to regroup and improve their combat effectiveness." The shopper said: "When the commander-in-chief we went south, the Thracians withdrew back, and the Eighth Army It started to go south, and I guess the Romans on the Byzantine side have already known that we have moved, and even know that we have gone south and east.”

"Well, it's okay if you know it. We have crossed the strait before, and their navy can't stop us. As for the infantry, don't be afraid of them. They still have a long way to go. We will go now Going east, I will let Meng Yu play the striker, and it will not be a problem to rush out of Asia."

In the following days, the army was divided into two groups, one advancing eastward along the central part of the Asiatic province, and the other advancing eastward along the southern coast.

The city that can be defeated will be pushed away, and the city that cannot be defeated will be bypassed, absolutely not entangled.

Because there was no need to worry about the future, Xu Ding and other troops attacked extremely quickly, and quickly attacked Asia and swept through the next few small provinces.

After attacking Silesia, the army suddenly changed its course northward instead of eastward.

Because it entered the province of Syria in the east.

There are two standing legions and several subsidiary legions stationed here, and it is the place where the Roman Empire deployed the most heavy troops in the east.

Without it, one is because there was a rebellion here half a year ago, and the governor of the province got the support of the Senate to rebel against the new emperor; A major obstacle is the bridgehead for both sides.

Strategic value is very important.

So the deployment of troops will be a little bit more.

Of course Xu Ding and the others didn't want to bump into it, so they changed their course and headed northeast, and that was Armenia.

Armenia was once one of the most powerful empires in West Asia. It established the Artashis Dynasty, whose territory stretched from the Caspian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea to Egypt.

However, the glory of Armenia did not last long. Later, it was attacked by the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire. After repeated rubbing, it was divided into Western Armenia and Eastern Armenia.

Western Armenia successively became a province of the Roman Empire, and then became a protectorate. The territory was later the Transcaucasus and eastern Turkey.

Eastern Armenia established the Arshak Dynasty, which was also the protectorate of the Parthian Empire. Its territory was the small part of the northwestern part of Iran and Azerbaijan next to the Caspian Sea.

Therefore, the area here in Armenia is very complicated, with various forces intertwined and competing with each other.

Sometimes Rome was strong, and Western Armenia was large, and sometimes the Parthian Empire was strong, and once again conquered the entire Western Armenia and swallowed the Caucasus.

But often the Parthian Empire was not proud of it for a long time, and was pushed out by the Romans.

Anyway, they have been attacking each other.

The two empires competed, and Western Armenia and the Arshak dynasty also kept making troubles, trying to get rid of the two empires or infiltrate and develop into the two empires, but there were also dark waves and turbulent battles.

Of course, this was also one of the reasons why Xu Ding valued this place.

The Caucasus region has been troubled since ancient times, and even in later generations, it is also full of disputes and competitions.

"Report! Commander, the Romans in Syria have sent the Tenth Legion north, and they should be heading towards us!"

"Report! Commander, the three subsidiary legions of the Romans in the northwest are advancing towards our army. At this time, we have reached Kayseri, and there are also Roman troops in Sivas to the north."

"Report! Commander, the Armenian Roman No.11 Legion has been mobilized to the border cities, and the Armenian subsidiary legions have also been mobilized from various places to the west to set up an interception line in front of our army."

As his subordinates continued to report the information, Xu Ding quickly drew a map of the forces of the enemy and us.

The blue dot represents itself, and the red arrow represents the three armies of the Romans.

There are also some yellow arrow lines that I don't know how to mark.

"Commander, the Romans have used a large army this time, no less than seven legions, at least 4 to [-] soldiers and horses have suppressed us from multiple sides. How should we fight this battle?" Xu Ding didn't draw the yellow arrow for a long time, and couldn't help asking.

Meng Yu and Soros also showed worried expressions.

This time, the Roman army has two standing legions, and they are elites who have been fighting all the year round. Even the subordinate legions are troops with rich combat experience.

Although the number of people is not very large compared with the uprising, the real strength is far from being as simple as it seems.

"You said that the Romans in Syria have moved, and the Parthian Empire will change somewhat?" Xu Ding stared at the border map between the Parthian Empire and the Roman Empire, and looked again and again.

Soros said: "The Parthian Empire will definitely respond, but they may not move. If they want to fight Syria, they must be prepared to go to war with the Romans. Otherwise, during the Roman Civil War half a year ago, they could I took the opportunity to make a move.

Such a good opportunity has not been moved, and now it is just transferring a corps, the Parthian Empire should not dare to act rashly. "

Meng Yu also said: "The Anzi Empire has always wanted to capture the entire territory of Armenia, and then threaten the Roman army in the north, and then advance the attack on two fronts, but this strategy has not been completed, so the probability of them attacking Armenia is greater than attacking Syria. .”

"The Romans dared to pull the troops deployed in the east of Armenia to the west. Could it be that they guessed that the Parthian Empire would not dare to attack Armenia now, so they had nothing to fear?" Shoppe also guessed.

Obviously, judging from the current analysis, the possibility of the end of the Parthian Empire is too low, and you have to rely on yourself to deal with the Romans.

Xu Ding said: "Then which route of Roman army do you think we will take the initiative to attack is the best?"

The three looked at each other and said directly: "It's still the No.11 legion and the Armenian subsidiary legion."

The defeat of the Tenth Army to the south did not change anything, and they were still under siege.

As for the three affiliated legions chasing from the northwest, they were not very strong, but they couldn't hold back and there were other affiliated legions behind them.

It's gone, and there are still so many provinces joining forces, and they can pull out a large army in an instant.

If there are naval battles in the Black Sea, they can fight them, and after they enter the Black Sea, they will leave by boat.

Therefore, the three of them felt that it was better to attack the frontal No.11 Army and the Armenian Army Affiliated Army.

As long as you defeat them, you can enter Armenia. This is the established strategy of the rebel army.

Moreover, it severely defeated the No.11 Army and the Armenian Affiliated Army, which is also extremely beneficial to the capture of Armenia in the future.

After hearing the choices of the three, Xu Ding smiled slightly, and then picked up a pen and drew a yellow line in the middle of the two river basins.

That is, between Syria and Armenia. Everyone wondered why Xu Ding drew this marking line here.

Xu Ding said: "You think so, I think the Romans think the same way, and even the Parthians who got the news think the same way, so we just don't go head-to-head with the No.11 Legion and the Armenian Affiliated Legion.

Instead, the road should go down from the southeast. When we go to fight the Parthia Kingdom, we want to tease the tiger's tail.

I think this time the Parthian Empire will not just sit idly by and dare not sit back and watch.

We are fighting with the Romans and the Parthians in this small field. We can fight freely. The Romans and the Parthians will definitely be afraid to use their hands. Otherwise, it may be a big conflict, and it will eventually They didn't dare to think about where to expand the war. "

"Wonderful! The commander is still very good. This method is indeed feasible. While holding the Romans by the nose, while pulling the Parthians' tails, it is quite exciting to think about it." Soros's eyes were shining brightly. As a pirate leader As a general, he prefers excitement and dares to challenge.

Although this strategy is very difficult, but once it is completed, it may re-provoke the war between the Parthians and the Romans, so that they can fish in troubled waters.

However, he shopped around and said worriedly: "I am afraid that I will offend the Parthians. When the Parthians and the Romans join forces to attack us, we will be besieged in this small area and be strangled by them. It's not pleasing to an empire."

The worry of shopping around is not unreasonable, but Xu Ding looked at Meng Yu, he now likes to let his subordinates express their opinions as much as possible, and cultivate their only son's ability to think and deal with major issues.

After all, it is impossible for him to use his avatar to deal with things in Rome all the time, and the big man is his focus.

Meng Yu thought for a while and said: "I think this possibility is extremely small. The Parthian Empire and the Roman Empire are sworn enemies. Let's not say that they are unlikely to cooperate. Interests.

He also hopes that we will harm the Roman Empire, so if we just enter Armenia with a little rest, they will understand, and it is unlikely that we will stay with us all the time.

Of course, if they don’t understand us, we will fight until they understand that the Parthians are no better than the Romans. We used to be able to wipe out several Roman legions with only a few thousand soldiers. Now that we have [-] troops, are we still afraid of the Parthians?

The big deal is a battle, to see whose fist is hard, here or in Armenia, who has the biggest fist, and listen to whoever.

If we don't fight, how can we let the people around here know how strong we are. "

(End of this chapter)