Chapter 1027
At this time, Margo's mind was filled with the idea of "going out of the camp to fight and defeat the king of Diónia". He did not care about the news that the defenders of Serinus had attacked. Instead, he sent a messenger to inform Hasdrubal to defeat the defenders of Serinus as soon as possible, and then rush out of the camp to fight with him.
At the same time, he sent a messenger to inform Stikamo and Kisego to get ready.
The camp had been restored, and the Diónia defenders were no longer a threat. Instead, it was more advantageous for them to capture the port. Preparations for the battle outside the camp were also in progress. Everything was in Carthage's favor.
Margo stood on top of the city wall, his hands on the bricks as he stared at the two dazzling banners of the Dionynian army outside the camp like a tiger lurking in the bushes, ready to pounce on its prey.
However, an anxious cry broke his fantasy. "Lord Margo! Lord Margo! Not good! The Dionysian Army attacking from the port is very large, and their attack is fierce. Our troops in the city have begun to retreat! "
"What?!" Margo, Pomilka, and the surrounding attendants were shocked.
"What the hell is Hasdrubal doing!" Margo roared angrily.
"Lord Margo … No wonder there may be less than 20,000 enemies outside the camp. They may have hidden their main force in the port of Serinus!" Pomilka suddenly realized.
Of course, Margo also understood. Since Dionia had colluded with the Numibians, taking advantage of the Numibian rebellion and the unrest in the camp, it would be more difficult for the Dionian army to attack from the outside because the Carthaginian camp was protected by the city walls. On the other hand, it would be easier to launch an ambush in the port and launch a counterattack when the Carthaginian attacking army was tired!
Margo had no time to reflect on his negligence. The situation had taken a turn for the worse. He immediately realized that Hasdrubal's army had been defeated by a strong enemy. Now that the troops in the camp were scattered, it was probably too late for them to rescue Serinus. The only thing he could do now was to focus on defending Carthage's camp!
He made up his mind and decisively issued an order. "Immediately inform Kisego and Stikamo to lead the army to defend the inner wall of the camp. Stop the Dionysian Army from attacking the camp, and guide —"
Before Margo could finish, the deafening sound of fighting came from the south of the camp.
Everyone's expression changed again.
It turned out that Carthage's army had been defeated too quickly, and the Dionysian Army's pursuit was also very fierce. By the time Carthage's messengers rushed back to the camp and reported to Margo, Carthage's defeated troops had been driven out of the city and were running wildly toward Carthage's camp, which was only a mile away from Serinus. The soldiers of the Legion of Dionysia were in hot pursuit.
In order to capture Serinus, Margo had painstakingly built the earthen wall connected to the outer wall of Serinus. Now, it was convenient for the Dionysian Army. Some of the legion's soldiers rushed along the earthen wall. As Carthage's army had advanced to the inner wall of Serinus, there was no garrison at all on the inner wall of the camp, allowing the Dionysian Army to easily rush into Carthage's camp from many directions.
The Carthage's defeated troops and the Dionysian Army soon turned the entire camp into a mess.
Margo stood on the wall and looked at the soldiers who were running around in the camp. What he heard the most was, "Help! Hurry up and run! We lost! … "
Margo had completely lost control of the Carthage's army. For a moment, he was at a loss.
At this moment, he saw another army in a more complete formation, rushing from the south. The general leading them was Kisgo. He rushed to the wall and shouted, "Sir Margo, the Numibians have all rebelled! The situation is very critical. I will lead the troops to escort you. Let's … quickly escape from the camp! "
The Numibian camp was mainly in the southeast of Carthage's camp, not far from the wall where Margo was. Kisgo had led the army there, so it was not a big surprise that he could arrive in time. However, in such a chaotic situation, it was not easy to ensure that the army under his command was basically intact.
Margo stood on the wall, looking around at the huge camp where the defeated soldiers were running, crying, and screaming. He remembered the ambitious vow he made a few months ago to lead 100,000 troops to land in Sicily, but in the blink of an eye, it all became a bubble.
Why did it suddenly become like this! Margo was very unwilling. Finally, his eyes fell on the Dionysian Army outside the camp. The flashing golden flag was so dazzling. An idea suddenly came to his mind. He shouted, "Kisgo, lead your troops and follow me out of the camp!"
The Carthaginian camp was filled with dust, and the clamor was deafening. There were still soldiers escaping from the camp gate. The Dionysian army outside the camp naturally noticed it. It was obvious that the plan they had drawn up beforehand had succeeded. Dyvers and the rest were very excited. Hence, Dyvers gave an order, "Advance, the army. Approach the eastern gate of the camp and stop the escaping soldiers."
This time, Tormid did not raise any objection.
But not long after, he loudly reminded, "Your Majesty, the Carthage soldiers who have just left the camp seem to be preparing to attack us!"
Of course, Devers also noticed this unusual situation. The number of Carthage soldiers who had just rushed out of the camp was large. Instead of running away in panic like the other soldiers, they gathered together, faced them, and actually began to form a battle formation!
"Go and call Sextus!" Not long after the Devers finished speaking, Sextus, the captain of the Rome Reserve Battalion, rushed to him.
"Sextus, didn't you complain that you did not let the Rome Reserve Battalion participate in this battle? Now, the opportunity has come." The Devers pointed to the front and said seriously, "Do you see it? The Carthage people are preparing to attack us, and they want to make up for the failure of their camp through victory. You should be very clear that in this army, except for the Rome Reserve Battalion and the cavalry, the others are just there to make up the numbers. It seems that the other side has more people than us, but I hope that the Rome Reserve Battalion will be the main force to attack the enemy and completely destroy their illusion. Can you do it? "
After hearing this, Sextus gave a strong military salute and said confidently, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Leave this battle to the Rome Reserve Battalion!"
The Devers immediately returned the military salute and said, "Tell my brothers that I will go with them. My safety depends on their victory!"
Sextus felt a great responsibility at this moment. He looked at the determined expression on the Devers's face and swallowed the words of persuasion he wanted to say. He turned around and ran to his own battalion.
At the same time, the three commanders of the cavalry, Ledes, Cuccio, and Asitemis, also rushed to the scene.
The Devers looked at them and said in a deep voice, "I know that the cavalry has not played a big role in the battle against the Carthage people so far. The next battle may be the last battle in Sicily. I hope you can revive the reputation of the Diónia cavalry!"
The three commanders looked at each other, their eyes burning with fighting spirit.
Ledes said excitedly, "Your Majesty, just give the order. We will definitely let the Carthage people see the power of the Diónia cavalry!"
"Very good! The First Cavalry Legion is on the left flank of the Rome Reserve Battalion, and the Second and Third Cavalry Legions are on the right flank. After the bugle is blown, immediately launch a frontal attack on the Carthage people's front line! After defeating the enemy, continue to pursue all the defeated soldiers who escape from the Carthage camp! "
"Yes!"
After Ledes and the others left, the Devers immediately told Tormid, "Send someone to inform the Numibian cavalry to immediately come and attack the rear of the Carthage army."
"Your Majesty, those Numibian cavalry may not necessarily obey the order," Tormid said with some worry.
The Devers smiled slightly and said confidently, "The reason why the Numibian cavalry is willing to cooperate with us to carry out today's battle plan is that they know the news that the Carthage fleet was almost wiped out. Now that the Carthage army is about to be wiped out, these smart fence-sitters will make the right choice!"
As they were getting closer and closer to the Carthage camp, the Rome Reserve Battalion at the front of the army had gradually changed into a checkerboard formation. In the previous Rome, they had practiced this set of tactics very skillfully. The Legion of Dionysia's tactics were roughly the same, just more detailed and complicated. After repeated practice during this period, they had mastered it.
Sextus rode to the forefront of the formation, raised his hand high, and attracted the attention of the soldiers. He then shouted loudly, "Brothers, after becoming a citizen of the Kingdom of Diónia like me, you have seen the strength and prosperity of the kingdom, and obtained land and rights. We are all very grateful that we have made the right choice, but we also have shortcomings. Many citizens of Diónia are full of contempt for us because we were once defeated and did not make any outstanding contributions to this powerful kingdom. Yet, we enjoy the same rights as them!
Now, the opportunity is here. This time, we will become the main force of the battle and face the Carthage army in front of us. Show all your strength and courage, defeat them, and use victory to tell the other citizens of the kingdom that we, the people of Rome, are not weak! "
"Roar! Roar! Roar! " The morale of the Rome soldiers hit their long shields with short swords and let out a deafening roar.
At this time, the bugle sounded. Sextus turned his horse around and waved his hand forward, "Advance!"
… …
Outside the Carthage camp, Margo, the military commander of Carthage, was also shouting to the panicking soldiers to boost their morale, "Citizens of Carthage and the Phoenician allies, we have failed in this war with Diónia. Our fleet has been destroyed, and we are trapped on Sicily. We are about to become prisoners of Diónia and become their slaves. We will work in the dark mines until we die, and our homes in Afrika will soon be invaded by the people of Diónia. Are we willing to bear the miserable fate that the lowly people of Diónia want to impose on us?!"
The soldiers raised their heads one by one, and their eyes that were originally depressed were now focused on Margo.
Margo struggled to point to the front and roared, "Do you see the Dionysian Army in front of you?! The king of Diónia, who brought us disaster, is in that army! Warriors, show your courage, defeat them, and capture the king of Diónia, and we can go home safely! "
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