ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 688 Dionia vs. Rome ([-])

It is said that it is expropriating grain, but in fact it is robbery by force.Since Rome and its allies often fight jointly, they have already had a relatively professional logistics support system, with specialized quartermasters to prepare food. The main food comes from the unified deployment of the Senate and the allies providing a certain amount of grain according to the covenant. .However, the Roman army also often collected grain in enemy-occupied areas, which could weaken the enemy and strengthen itself.

But now Camillus is obviously aware that these scattered infantry squadrons are likely to become the target of the Dionian cavalry attack: "Frius, we'd better prepare the light infantry. Once the Dionian cavalry is discovered, After we circled to the north of our camp and attacked our returning soldiers, we immediately sent out a light infantry brigade to drive away the enemies and pick up the returning boys."

Frius said disapprovingly: "The Dionia cavalry probably came from Selshe, and it is nearly 40 miles from Selshe to us. No matter how powerful the Dionia cavalry is, after marching so long After a long distance, it is impossible to harass our soldiers further north."

"We don't know the Dionians, but don't underestimate them! It's always good to make more preparations in advance." Camillus reminded patiently.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements." Frius shrugged.

He was about to turn around and leave the tent when the guards hurried in: "You two military and political officials, there are many black cavalrymen in the south of the barracks!"

Camillus and Phylius felt nervous and quickly walked out of the tent.

In the camp, the news that "the cavalry was attacked by unknown cavalry" was spreading, causing a commotion among the soldiers. Many people were whispering about the matter and also asked Camillus and Phrius who were passing by.

How could they answer? They quickly came to the south wall of the camp. The walkway on the wall was already filled with soldiers. They looked curiously outside the camp and whispered about something.

The two climbed up the guard tower and looked out: they saw hundreds of black-armored cavalry a few hundred meters away, arranged in a neat queue, with several large flags held high in the middle, the tops of which were emitting dazzling golden light.They stood quietly. Although there were only a hundred riders, they gave people a feeling that should not be underestimated.

"I heard that the flag of the Dionysian army is inlaid with golden statues of their gods. It seems that these are indeed the Dionysian cavalry!" Frius said solemnly.

Camillus did not speak, his eyes were fixed on the generals with bright tassels on their helmets among the Dionian cavalry, speculating on the purpose of the Dionians appearing in front of the military camp.

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At this moment, Amyntas was among this group of cavalry, and he was carefully observing the layout of the Roman military camp.

"Further forward." Amyntas said, and drove his horse forward, and the cavalry had to follow quickly.

There was a commotion in the Roman camp.

"Legion commander, you can't go any further!" Adjutant Lala reminded loudly.

"Aristonus, you are the son of Scombras. (Although Scombras was the eldest in the Senate, he often fiercely attacked those he opposed in the assembly. He was once nicknamed 'Growler.'), inherited his bravery." Amyntas joked with a relaxed expression: "Have you just stayed in the staff department for a while, and your courage is gone?!"

Printors next to him had no reaction on his face after hearing this.

Aristonos was not in the mood to joke, he said urgently: "Legion Commander, I am worried about your safety!"

"This place is still far from the enemy's camp, not to mention that we are all riding horses." Amyntas smiled and turned to look to the side: "If the enemy's cavalry rushes out, Ledes, your cavalry will protect me, right? "

Ledes, commander of the First Cavalry Corps, said seriously: "Based on our previous battles with the Roman cavalry, their cavalry is far from our opponent, so don't worry, even if more cavalry comes out of their camp, I won't be able to defeat them." I can guarantee that you will be returned to the camp safely.”

"Haha, I'll just wait for your words! Our cavalry has the upper hand, which is good news!" Amyntas smiled, observing the Roman military camp.

It didn't take long for the smile on his face to disappear. Although the previous Romans had a great advantage in the battle with the Volscians, it was obvious that they did not relax their vigilance. Their camps were by no means built hastily: densely packed The deer camp arranged under the stockade wall, the trench surrounding the entire camp, and the towering sentry towers immediately behind the stockade wall were every 30 meters. There were also earth ramparts and wooden walls standing high, making him You can't see what's going on inside the camp.

In addition to not knowing whether there were traps outside the camp, Amyntas felt that the defense of this Roman camp should not be underestimated just by observing it from the outside. Therefore, he frowned and muttered in a low voice: "This camp is not easy to attack."

At this time, Printols said seriously: "Legion Commander, there is one more thing that needs our attention! Shortly before we arrived at this camp, it was covered with soldiers." Printols Pointing to the dense but not messy Roman soldiers on the wooden wall in front, he reminded Amyntas: "This shows that this Roman army is well-trained! If you want to capture their camp before their troops can join together, destroy these A Roman army would have great difficulties! The casualties of the First Legion would never be low!"

Amyntas was silent for a while and said: "Then fight them!"

"Amintas, I am afraid that the Romans already know that our army has arrived. Do they still dare to go out to fight with us and the Volscians?!" Ledes reminded tactfully.

"You have to give it a try!" Amyntas said, feeling in his heart that this possibility was not too great, because they had already circled the Roman camp for more than half a circle, and found that every place was basically the same, with no obvious differences. defect.Through observation of the camp, he had a preliminary understanding of the characteristics and style of this Roman army and its generals: this is a cautious, serious and down-to-earth army!

Could it really be that they could only stay in the camp to defend against the attack of the large army after the Romans gathered together? !Amyntas was unwilling.

Just when he was about to turn his horse back to the place where he was going to build the camp, a scout came from the northwest: "Report to Commander Ledes that several Roman troops were found looting food in the Volscian village ahead. Captain Yagomis asked whether they should be destroyed? (According to the establishment of the Dionysian cavalry, a cavalry regiment has 2000 people and has four brigades, each with 500 people; a brigade has five companies, one A company has 100 people; a company has ten squads, and a squad has ten people.)"

"How many enemies are there?" Ryders asked.

"About more than 200 enemies." The scout replied.

"Is Yagomis stupid if you don't eat the fat meat that reaches your mouth?!" Ledes said immediately: "Tell your captain to eliminate them as much as possible!"

"Yes!" Detective Qiu turned his horse and wanted to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Amyntas stopped him loudly: "Did you only see the more than 200 enemies? Or were there only these 200 enemies outside the camp?"

Amyntas's question was a bit convoluted, but the cavalryman understood it. He pointed to the northwest and said, "Commander Amyntas, our brigade is in this direction. We have not searched other places yet."

Amyntas immediately turned to look at Ledes: "Old friend, I need your help! Send the cavalry behind you to check how many Roman soldiers are looting food in this area, and then Report back to me quickly!”

"Okay." Leders did not refuse. He immediately turned around and issued the task to the cavalry.

"Commander of the Armintas Army, do you want to use these Roman soldiers to lure their large army out?" Printors' brain reacted quickly and roughly guessed the intention of Armintas in doing this.

Amyntas glanced at him and said a little excitedly: "We can't just do nothing and watch the Romans rendezvous. When a large force of 5 people comes over, no matter how powerful the First Army is, I can’t stop it!”

Under his gaze, Printors nodded in agreement.

"Aristonus!" Amyntas turned back to his adjutant and said: "Send the scouts to quickly inform the brothers of the First Legion, asking them to stop building the camp, put on their armor, pick up their weapons, and march in formation towards the Roman camp. , await my orders at any time."

"Yes!" Aristonos replied excitedly.

At this time, Ledes had already dispatched some cavalry. After hearing the order from Amyntas, he had to remind: "The situation is not completely clear yet. Don't make such a big move just in case. There are only more than 200 enemies there. If the Roman army in the camp does not leave the camp at all, not only will your work be in vain, but you will also suffer complaints from the soldiers!"

"They dare!" Amyntas stared, and then said firmly: "When everything is understood before we make preparations, I'm afraid it will be too late! I'm afraid we only have this one chance to let the Romans Have a field battle with us!”

"I agree with the opinion of Commander Amyntas. We have to give it a try. If the final situation is not what we want, the worst we can do is let the soldiers stay in Pollevnum City tonight and continue to build the camp tomorrow." Lin Tols said that he discovered a characteristic of Amyntas: the legion commander has a strong desire to fight and will not let go of any small fighter opportunity.

He continued: "In addition, we also need to remind the Volsi troops in Polevenam and Setia in advance that once the Romans in the camp really come out, we need to join forces with them to defeat them."

"I'm only responsible for fighting the Romans. I'll leave all the other tedious things to you. How about that?" Amyntas asked simply.

(End of this chapter)