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Chapter 984: Sneak Attack on Saros

In fact, the military attack planned by Midorades and Tagetinos this time was a replica of the last time the Third Fleet used a strategy to capture Alenia.Midorades had long had the idea of ​​attacking Saint Ibinia, the financial processing center, but the failure of the previous attack on Sardinia made him realize his own lack of strength. The special terrain of Saint Ibinia made it difficult for him to Even if the fleet infantry attacked successfully, it would be difficult for him to escape smoothly under the attack of the Phoenician coalition forces that arrived later. However, with the addition of the Ninth Legion, his strength was greatly enhanced, and he decided to implement this plan.

After discussing with Tagetinos, the plan was further improved in order to achieve a greater victory.They carefully learned about the specific conditions on the island from the prisoners captured in previous raids on Sardinia. During their cruises on Sardinia many times, they surveyed the topography of the coast, worked out how to land on the island, and landed on Sardinia. Lenia practiced it many times before implementing it.

The first few cargo ships that entered the port of Santa Ibinia were from the previous captures of the Third Fleet, but the crewmen driving the cargo ships were from Alenia. They were all mixed descendants of Phoenicians and Greeks, although regardless of their appearance, Even the accent is no different from that of the Phoenicians, but in Alenia he has a low status and no social status, and can only work as a coolie at the port.After the Third Fleet occupied Alenia, they were allowed to apply to become Deolian citizens. They could rent land before becoming formal citizens and own land after becoming citizens. Naturally, they gained their support and were eager to make meritorious deeds.

On the deck of the warship of the Third Fleet that was wandering near the coast, there were no other soldiers except fleet infantry. This caused the spies of Santa Ibinia City to make a wrong judgment. In fact, the soldiers of the Ninth Legion were hiding in the cabin. , until the warship squeezed into the port, they got out of the cabin and went ashore.

Attacking the city of St. Ibinia was just a way for Midorades to lure the Phoenician coalition to come to help. However, neither Midorades nor Tagtinos had the idea of ​​capturing it for the time being. After all, St. Ibinia was far away from Phoenicia. The Nikes were in the core area of ​​Sardinia and had inconvenient transportation with other Phoenician towns. If they just wanted to disrupt Sardinia's supply of precious metals to Carthage, capturing Saint Ibinia would undoubtedly achieve their goal. , but since they have severely damaged the Phoenician coalition as planned, captured a large number of broken soldiers, and cut off their return route, making it impossible for other broken soldiers to escape back to the south in time, resulting in the current empty defense of southern Sardinia, Midolad The appetites of Si and Tagetinos naturally increased, and they immediately targeted Salos. Once they captured this important Phoenician town in Sardinia, they gained an excellent port and The abundant supplies will be more beneficial to the Ninth Army's subsequent operations in Sardinia.

With the experience of capturing Alenia last time, the Dionian soldiers made some preparations and followed the plan.

In order to allow the Alenians who joined the Kingdom of Dionia to go all out, Midorades also made a promise: As long as this plan is successful, he will apply to the Department of Household Registration so that they will immediately obtain the status of preliminary citizens. .

So these Alenians happily maneuvered 15 cargo ships parked in the port of Santa Ibinia. The ships were filled with dazzling silver ingots and sailed out of the port.

In order to ensure its sufficient cargo capacity, this Carthaginian cargo ship transporting precious metals has a wider hull and a longer hull, requiring at least 20 sailors. The number of Alenia participating in this operation is simply not enough, let alone Some Alenians wanted to pretend to be officers of the Phoenician coalition army, so most of the sailors were served by fleet infantry, and the Alenians mainly served as captains and helmsmen.

The 15 cargo ships moved slowly southward with reference to the speed of the Dionysian army pretending to be the Phoenician coalition on the coastal road.

In the evening when it was dark, the fleet arrived at the port of Saros.

Facing the interrogation of the Carthaginian patrol ship, the captains who had already had one experience answered calmly: "The coalition forces have defeated the Dionian army that attacked Saint Ibinia. Considering safety, Lord Gizbebe (Phoenician) Commander-in-Chief of the Christian Alliance) asked us to transport all the smelted silver bars to the city of Saros for storage."

Hearing the news of the victory of the Phoenician coalition, the crew of the patrol boat was excited, and the dazzling silver nuggets of the boats also attracted their attention. Not only were they completely unsuspecting, but they also did not notice the reason that was covered by the night. Greeks played sailors.

As a result, the fleet was allowed to enter the port.

You must know that the geographical location of the city of Saros is very special. It is built next to a vast lagoon. The lake has a long and narrow waterway connected to a large bay outside. Therefore, Saros has two ports, one built in the bay. , one was built in the city. Considering that these silver bars were very important, the patrol boat made a decision: let these fleets enter the inner harbor.

However, there is a distance of eight miles from the bay to the inner harbor, and you have to pass through a long and narrow waterway and two water gates. Because it is night, the patrol boat leading the way is sailing slowly. The crew members of the fleet following behind are extremely anxious, but they are not worried. Dare to show it, because according to the original plan, this fleet docked in the outer port, then occupied the port, opened the water gate, let in the third fleet full of soldiers of the Ninth Legion, and then rushed to reinforce the troops deceiving the city.

Now that the plan was disrupted, the captains pretending to be Alenians were all at a loss. Although the sailors pretending to be fleet infantry were a little panicked at first, they came ashore many times to harass the Phoenicians. They were very bold and soon He calmed down, comforted the Alenians in a low voice, and began to prepare for emergencies.

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At the same time, the sentries at the top of the city of Saros saw thousands of Phoenician soldiers escorting more than 100 prisoners. They beat and kicked them and drove them to the city. Then their team officers told the guards at the top of the city: "Ji Lord Jebe has led his army to defeat the Dionians and is on his way back, and as the vanguard, they will come back first to tell the people the good news."

At this time, the news of "the coalition victory" came from the water gate of the lagoon. Comparing the two, the sentries did not doubt that he was there. Not only did they open the city gate, but they also ran down to the city excitedly, wanting to ask the whole story. After the battle was won, they were greeted by sharp spears.

After the 1000 fleet infantry pretending to be Phoenician soldiers killed the sentries at the city head, they left 100 people and the more than 100 people pretending to be prisoners to control the north city gate, and sent the remaining 900 people along the streets, killing everyone they encountered. The Saros people were creating chaos while rushing towards the center of the city.

On this night, most of the people in Salos did not sleep peacefully, because they were thinking about their relatives who were in the Phoenician coalition army. Suddenly they heard sudden killings and heard the fleeing people shouting everywhere: "The Dionians are coming in!" They were all very panicked.

At this time, the alarm bell in the central square of the city was also sounded. Although the Phoenician coalition recruited many Saros citizens, some remained in the city. When they heard the emergency mobilization bell, they subconsciously put on their armor and picked up the Weapons, quickly rushed to the city square.

Saros is a Phoenician town with a large urban area. In addition, it was night again. The fleet infantry of the Third Fleet followed the map and took a lot of mistakes. By the time they arrived at the city square of Saros and the municipal hall next to it, When entering the hall, more than 400 Saros citizen soldiers had gathered in the square.

As a result, the two sides started a fierce battle here.

Although the Saros people had few soldiers, they fought bravely to defend their homeland, making it impossible for the fleet infantry with twice the number of opponents to defeat them in a short time. After the initial panic, the people of Saros Organized by city hall officials, they rushed to the square from all directions, but instead surrounded the fleet and infantry.

In order to rush on the road, the fleet infantry wore the light armor equipment of the Phoenician coalition. They only had a leather helmet, a round wooden shield, a spear, and no breastplate. Their defensive power was not strong, but They were completely unafraid, and under the command of the team officers, they quickly formed a defensive formation and fought with the enemies on all sides.

People in Saros were stabbed from time to time, but people from the rear soon took over. The sounds of fighting and screams continued, but the people in the city gradually calmed down. Under the constant running and informing of the city hall officials, , the square became the focus of attention of the people of Saros that night. In order to drive out the foreign enemies, people with courage kept coming to help with rusty spears and wooden sticks.

The entire square was brightly illuminated by torches, and the Dionian fleet infantry was surrounded by three layers inside and three layers outside.

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The fleet disguised by the Dionians finally anchored in the inner harbor. Although it was already night, considering that the cargo ships carried precious silver bullion, in order to ensure safety, they must be unloaded at night and transported to In the warehouse, keep it.Therefore, while the port officials notified the dock workers who had taken a break, they also asked the crew of the cargo ship to help unload the cargo.

Alenia's captains were afraid of causing quarrels and alerting each other if they refused, so they agreed, but deliberately delayed the offer.

At this moment, the crew saw a group of people walking towards the pier. They were naked to the waist, as if they were laborers who came to unload the cargo, but many of them held spears and shields in their hands, and they immediately became alert.

There are 15 cargo ships, with an average of 20 sailors per cargo ship, and a total of more than 300 people, including 240 fleet infantry.As the actual commander of the fleet and the captain of the fleet infantry, he decisively shouted: "Get ready to fight!"

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