ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 815 Camillus surprises

Davos touched his chin, thought for a moment, and said, "Secret surveillance first, don't alert them, and report to me immediately if there is any situation."

"Yes!"

"Amilius, the intelligence you have collected during this period has helped the army win successively. After this war is over, the kingdom will reward you and your men!" Davos praised without hesitation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Aemilius looked excited and narrowed his eyes.

Davos looked at him, smiled and said, "It's been a busy day, so you're hungry. I'm about to have dinner, so come and eat with me."

"Ah?! This... this! Yes! Yes!..." Amyrius was so excited that he was a little incoherent.

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At this time, in the temporary camp of the Roman army outside Pliniste, the Roman dictator Camillus was discussing the next battle plan with his generals.

"Master Dictator, you want us to attack Ostia instead of attacking Rome?!" Minucius looked at Camillus in surprise.

Except for Titus who was thoughtful, the other generals were equally surprised.

Camillus saw this in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "To be precise, we should have assumed a posture of attacking the city of Rome, but first sent an army to capture Ostia!"

Without waiting for the generals to ask, he continued to explain: "We all know that it is very difficult to storm a city. Previously, 7 of us besieged the city of Ferentirum, which was composed of broken troops and less than 1 defenders. It took us more than ten days, and we also suffered a lot of casualties. There are at least 5 Dionian troops in the city of Rome. We all know that their fighting power is very strong, and the Roman city walls are so tall and thick. If we only rely on our army, which is slightly larger than the opponent's, to attack the city of Rome, it would be... very difficult to recapture Rome!——"

"Lord Camillus!" Minucius interrupted him loudly, called him by his name, and sternly shouted: "As the dictator of Rome, you hold the only powerful force that can save Rome. The citizens are expecting We look forward to you taking back our homeland, but you are already scared before even fighting the enemy. Are you still the hero who saved Rome?! Where has your courage gone?! Are you still worthy of being the commander of this army? !..." Perhaps it was because of his deep love and deep responsibility that Brother Minu could not control his temper at all, and his face was full of anger.

"Minucius, how could you speak to the dictator in such a tone!" Aulus, a relative of the same clan, immediately criticized the young man.

Camillus was not angry, but patiently explained: "Because the army we command is the last hope to save Rome, we need to be more cautious, otherwise, if we fail, it will be more difficult to take back Rome. ——”

"The Dionians can... capture our Rome in one day, why can't we?!" Minusius said angrily.

Lucius finally couldn't help but retorted: "When the Dionians attacked the city of Rome, they mostly faced old people and young people, as well as free people and slaves. If we attack the city, we will face people with good training." The prime Dionian army! Moreover, according to the situation reported by the defeated soldiers, the Dionians have made many powerful siege equipment, including many ballistae, and our most powerful siege equipment is now The equipment—the ballista was a gift from the Carthaginians!”

Minucius was stunned, and then retorted: "Didn't the defeated soldiers say that there are two gaps in the southern city wall? And there are still our citizens holding on to the Capitoline Hill. As long as we attack the city with all our strength, they can attack the city with all our strength." Attack the Dionians inside the city, and then work together inside and outside to take back Rome!"

"Young man, siege warfare is not as simple as you think. Why don't you sit down and listen to what the dictator has to say?!" Titus exhorted with a serious expression. Although he is a relatively young senator, he has the most powerful position in the army. His reputation is not low. He was one of the main generals who attacked southern Etruria before, and played an important role in several key victories.

Camillus didn't care. He looked at Minucius with a slightly worried expression, then looked at the generals, and said seriously: "According to previous intelligence, this Dionysian army was led by them. The king is led by Davos, who is called the "Undefeated General" by the Greeks. They have just occupied Rome and their morale is at a high level. Since they are good at attacking the city, I am afraid that their ability to defend the city is not weak. Maybe they are looking forward to us. Siege the city and thus dampen the morale of our soldiers, so we must be cautious! However, this Dionian army that occupied our Rome still has its shortcomings, and its shortcomings are-Ostia!"

Camillus spoke loudly, pointing his finger at the small port city on the map: "The reason why the king of Dionia dared to go deep and attack Rome alone was because it had the advantage of water, and Dionia's warships could be used at any time. Soldiers and supplies can be transported to the city of Rome through the Tiber River, and they are not afraid of being besieged by us, but if we capture Ostia—"

"Even if Ostia is captured, the mouth of the Tiber River is so wide and the Dionysian fleet is so strong, it is impossible for us to block the entire river!" Minucius retorted.

"Of course it can be done! Because if a cargo ship wants to go upstream through the Tiber River to Rome, unless it encounters a strong east wind, it can only rely on trackers. Occupying Ostia will cut off the source of trackers. If in Taiwan If our ally Keslera on the north bank of the Beth River also takes action, we can basically cut off the support of Dionysian ships to Rome and put the Dionysian army in Rome into a real siege!" Titus Apparently he understood Camillus's intention to capture Ostia.

By this time, Minucius had already approved Camillus's proposal, but he was still looking for loopholes in the plan: "But...since Ostia is so important, I'm afraid the defenses there will be strengthened, and Rome's The Dionia army will also send reinforcements..."

Titus smiled: "Ostia is a small city, and the city wall is only more than three meters high. No matter how hard the Dionians strengthen their defense, it is impossible to turn it into a dozen meters high like the Roman city wall in a short period of time." , attacking it is much easier than attacking Rome, and the Dionysians want reinforcements, which can just weaken their power in the city of Rome."

Titus' explanation not only eliminated Minucius's anger, but also relieved some of the doubts of other generals.

Camillus cast an approving look at Titus, and then said: "In order to prevent the Dionians in Rome from realizing our true intentions in a short period of time, we can take back Ostia as soon as possible with fewer casualties. is the best, so I made this plan——"

Camillus looked around at everyone, realizing that they were all listening attentively, and then said: "When our army arrives outside the city of Rome tomorrow, begins to build camps, blocks the enemy's access, and seizes the river ports outside the city of Rome, Titus, you will lead An army of 25000 soldiers from our colonial cities and allied citizens quietly and quickly marched westward to storm Ostia!"

"Yes, Your Majesty the Dictator!" Titus knew why Camillus emphasized that he should lead the army of the colonial city and the allies, because if it was the army of the Roman city, they were eager to take back their homeland, so they might resist the order. , or even if they obey, their morale will be low.

The other generals also knew this truth, and Licinius said with some concern: "Master Dictator, the Dionians may notice the obvious difference in our numbers and take precautions early."

"The Dionians are blocked in the city. They can't see clearly. We can disguise the people stranded here and arrange them behind the army to confuse their eyes..." Camillus said calmly said.

"I think this plan can be implemented." Titus immediately agreed.

"I agree too!" Other generals also expressed their opinions one after another.

"What if the Dionians discover the problem and go out of the city to fight with us instead?" Milusius, who was quick-thinking, found a loophole and reminded.

"That's exactly what we hope! Even though the number of more than 4 Roman soldiers is smaller than the opponent, their belief in retaking their homeland will make up for this gap, not to mention that we still have our troops on the Capitoline Mountains, Titus The troops led by Si will return in time, and the Dionysians will inevitably be defeated, but we can easily recapture the city of Rome!" Licinius said confidently.

Minucius finally had nothing to say.

At this time, Camillus looked at him and said: "While marching to Rome tomorrow, we will also send envoys across the Tiber River to contact the colonial cities on the north bank and the Etrunian allies to ask them to cooperate with us. Leave this task to you, Minusius."

"Me?!" Minucius was a little surprised. After he contradicted Camillus several times, Camillus still gave him a heavy responsibility. .

"You are the best candidate!" Camillus spoke sincerely, without any resentment because Milusius scolded him: "I believe you can urge them to send troops to control the north bank of the Tiber River!"

"I will definitely complete the mission!" Minucius replied with excitement and a firm tone. After all, as a young citizen who has only served in the military for a few years, it is impossible for him to lead thousands of people in the next battle. troops, but he wanted to make a greater contribution to saving Rome, and this task was the most suitable for him.

"Since everyone has agreed to this plan, then..." Camillus began to make more detailed arrangements for the generals for tomorrow's action.

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The next morning, Davos received news from the scouts: Camillus's army was marching towards the city of Rome.

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