ancient greece mediterranean ruler

Chapter 964: Grand Master of Minoa
Davos looked up at the sky, then looked down at the tired but excited faces below the city, and said calmly: "Everyone, thank you for your hard work! Please follow the instructions for building camps during wartime in the "Dionysian Military Law" According to the rules, half of the soldiers of each legion are responsible for defense on the mountain, and half of the soldiers are under the command of engineers to build camps. Go and implement it."

There was a big gap between Davos's order and their expectations. Amyntas, Matonis and others were slightly disappointed, but they still responded loudly: "Yes!!"

After watching the generals go away, Davos remembered something again, looked around and asked: "Where is Tormid?"

"Your Majesty, he has rushed to supervise the legions to build camps." Printors replied.

"You go to Tormid immediately and ask him to inform the commanders of each army to separate out some soldiers and engineering battalions, and repair the original port of Minoa as soon as possible so that the Sicilian fleet can enter. You are responsible for this matter."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Printors was ordered to leave.

Davos turned back and continued to stare down the mountain.

At this time, large groups of Carthaginian infantry were gradually arriving on the west bank of the Pletany River, while the Carthaginian cavalry that had originally gathered on the river bank retreated to the rear on both sides, giving way to the front. All the soldiers were walking along the river bank. They lined up in a row, and gradually the prototype of the military formation took shape...

Davos's eyes finally focused on the group of horse-riding generals in front of the Carthaginian infantry phalanx on the west bank of the Pletany River. In the center was a general wearing a golden helmet without a tassel, a golden breastplate, Wearing a dark red armor skirt and a blue cloak, he pointed at the hills and was talking about something. People around him gathered around to listen.

Davos whispered solemnly: "Marco..."

The person Davos saw was indeed Mago. At this time, he was squinting and looking at the mountain: Dionian soldiers continued to emerge from the ruins of Minoa and were forming a defensive line...

"Sir, the Dionians don't seem to have any intention of fighting us." A general made a judgment.

"If it were me, I wouldn't let the soldiers fight just after the march." Another general reminded tactfully.

Mago raised her eyebrows but said nothing.

It wasn't until he saw that the Dionian soldiers on the mountain not only had no intention of going down the mountain, but also began to arrange deer villages in front of their defensive array, he had to issue an order: "Leave the cavalry to continue to monitor the enemy's movements, and be careful to guard against their attacks." Sudden attack! You lead the soldiers to build the camp!"

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While Daves led the army to march westward along the south coast, the other Dionian army, with the Third Army as the main force, did not take much rest after entering Agilion. On the second day, it was newly formed The West Kel troops were the vanguard and continued to march westward.

The strange thing is that they did not see any Sikel tribe along the way, nor did they suffer any harassment. Two days later, the army successfully arrived at Enna, the central town of Sicily.

This is another empty city.

Lizaru and Epithenis, who had experienced battles for a long time, did not feel happy. Instead, they were more cautious and sent more mountain reconnaissance soldiers and Sikel warriors to detect the enemy's movements.

One day later, Lizaru received news: A large number of Carthaginian soldiers had gathered near the city of Kefaloitian, and there were also some Sikel warriors. It was initially estimated that the number of troops was more than 3.

Lizaru seemed rough and arrogant, but in fact he was rough and subtle. Whether he led the third legion to defeat the Cavutini in Campania, or when he attacked Rome, he attacked the city from the Shii Bridge and divided his troops to defeat them. The reinforcements from the north and these battles undoubtedly reflected this characteristic of his.It was his first time to serve as the temporary commander of several legions. After entering this unfamiliar mountainous area, he became quite cautious.After receiving the news, he immediately discussed with Epithenes and Crelu, and finally decided that before the detailed deployment of the enemy forces to the west could be found out, the army would continue to be stationed in Enna and report the news. His Majesty Davos on the south coast.

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Although it was already early November, the sun was still scorching hot at noon on the Minoa beach.

Davos led several of the main senior generals of the army but stood by the temporarily repaired port, enduring the sun's rays and patiently waiting for the entry of a large fleet outside the port.

As passenger ships docked one after another and countless soldiers boarded the dock, the port, which had been deserted for some time, suddenly became lively.

"Your Majesty, they are coming." Henipolis reminded in a low voice.

"Let's go and meet the heroes who conquered the Samnites!" Davos smiled and strode forward.

Others followed.

"Your Majesty!" Alexis also strode to Davos and solemnly performed a military salute.

"You've worked hard!" Davos looked at him with great emotion, and after returning the military salute, he took the initiative to step forward and give the general who had made many military exploits a strong hug.

"Alexis, you came a little late. We are missing you!" Amyntas' mood was a little complicated, but this did not affect the friendship between him and his old comrades, and he also gave him a A warm hug.

Immediately afterwards, Martonis, Olivers, Trotilas and other generals greeted him one by one.

"Your Majesty, Melisander, Commander of the Tenth Legion, reports to you!" Melisander performed a military salute neatly and his voice was extremely loud.

The smile on Davos's face became even brighter: "Oh, Melisander, you performed very well in the previous battle! I believe your parents will be very proud of you after seeing the battle report! After the war in Samonai is over , have you ever returned home?"

"not yet."

"Then win greater achievements in the next war with Carthage and go home full of honor." Davos patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Then, Melisander bravely went to meet the other generals. Most of the generals present were comrades of his stepfather Felicius. When these people spoke to him in the tone of their elders, he always felt a little awkward.

Another person stepped forward and bowed to Davos with special etiquette: "Your Majesty Davos, hello!"

"Chief Polet, I didn't expect you to actually lead the troops here in person. Thank you so much!" Davos hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, saying with joy and gratitude.

"Botentia has been under the protection of Dionia for more than 10 years. Relying on your generous assistance, the tribes of Potentia have overcome difficulties many times, but we have always regretted that we have not had the opportunity to repay this Thanks to the great kindness, I finally got this opportunity, so of course I have to go all out!"

Paulet's words were sincere. Davos nodded repeatedly, but corrected with a smile: "Dionia and Potentia have been a family for a long time, let's not be like outsiders. Talk about kindness and gratitude, let us continue to fight side by side as brothers."

"Yes! Yes!" Pollett nodded repeatedly.

Davos turned his gaze to the other person beside him: "Are you... the Tatoni leader of Abenirum?"

"You remember me?!" Tatoni was a little surprised.

"In the past few years, you have led Abenirum's team to participate in the Hades celebration in Thurii. How could I not remember it?" Davos smiled and said seriously: "Thanks to you this time. With Benilum’s great help, we Dionia finally won the Samnite War!”

"You don't have to be polite, we are already a family, aren't we!" Tatoni responded straightforwardly.

Davos was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Yes! You are right! It was my slip of the tongue! I will drink one drink as a penalty at the banquet later!"

Then, Davers met with the reinforcement leaders of Cavutini, Pentney, and Karacheni.

Immediately afterwards, Davos made an exception and held a simple banquet in the big tent of the camp to welcome the reinforcement leaders of Potentia and Samnite. The whole atmosphere was quite warm.

When the banquet was over, the guards took away the leftovers, placed a map of Sicily in the center of the tent, and began the military meeting.

Tormid, the staff officer of the Ministry of Military Affairs, stood in front of the map with a wooden stick in his hand. He bowed slightly to Davos. Davos nodded to him. He turned to face everyone and said: "Everyone, your Majesty asked me to give Let's talk about the current situation between the enemy and ourselves in Sicily... In Minoa, where we are, we have concentrated the First Army, the Second Army, the Fourth Army, the Sixth Army, the Roman Reserve Group, and the First Army. , the 5nd and 16rd Cavalry Legions have nearly 000 people, and now there are 66th Legion, Botentian reinforcements, and Samnite reinforcements totaling 000 people, with a total strength of 6. To the west of the city of Minoa In the lowlands, the army led by the Carthaginian military commander Mago has built a camp there. According to the information detected by the scouts and sentries in the past two days, there are about 7000 infantry and more than [-] cavalry there——"

"More than 7000 cavalry?!" Melisander exclaimed, then realized his impoliteness and cast an apologetic look at Tormid.

Tormid took over the conversation and took advantage of the situation and said: "Yes, Carthage has a lot of cavalry and is very powerful in combat. This is why the Carthaginians have been setting up a formation at the foot of the mountain for the past two days to fight us. This is why His Majesty has always avoided engaging in battle with them at this time.”

Tormid said, pointing the wooden stick at a town icon on the map not far to the north of Minoa City: "This is the town of Sikel - Kefalotion, according to reports from the soldiers of the Mountain Reconnaissance Brigade. According to the news, there are more than 3 Carthaginian-Sikel joint troops stationed there. And our third legion, Lucaria reserve army, and Sikel warriors, a total of 2 people, have occupied Enna, Confronting them.”

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