Chapter 32
"In order to reunite our brothers in the barracks, we must first understand the current situation of the barracks. So, please introduce the personnel and supplies under your jurisdiction, "Devers said as he looked around at the crowd.
There was a moment of silence in the tent. Antonios was the first to speak, followed by Capus, then Alexis … The situation in the supply camp was the most complicated, and Mercies was the most long-winded. Devers had to remind him to be as brief as possible.
Devers took notes as he listened. After carefully listening to everyone's introduction, he had a general understanding of the overall situation of the Menon Barracks. After a little tidying up, he said, "According to everyone's reports, our barracks has 10 heavy infantry squadrons, a total of 1,094 soldiers. Four light infantry platoons, a total of 487 soldiers. A total of 1,581 soldiers, fully armed and in good physical condition, with no injuries or injuries.
The medical camp has three doctors, six female slaves, and two camel beasts, but apart from Herpes, who was proficient in trauma treatment, the other two doctors could not treat wounded soldiers on their own.
The supply camp currently had fifty guards and two hundred and seventy-three slaves. Among them, there were one hundred and ninety-eight women and seventy-five men. There are 29 pack horses, 18 pack cows, 56 sheep, 37 chickens and ducks, and 580 bags of wheat flour. There is also one Taranto silver, thirty Minas, and five Drachmas left over for the purchase of supplies. This is all we have. " Devers put down the papyrus scroll in his hand and said to the crowd, "Everyone, see if there is anything missing."
The team officers were a little surprised. Most of the mercenaries, including these team officers, had never been educated, let alone doing numerical calculations and summaries.
Mercies. "Clap! Clap! Clap! "She clapped her hands." Devers, you're too amazing! Such a fast calculation ability! Much better than me! "
Antonios remembered that Devers was illiterate. He quietly glanced at the papyrus scroll and found that it was full of strange symbols and fonts. He couldn't help but be shocked.
The team officers looked at each other, and their recognition of Devers's ability increased a little.
"Since there are no objections. In a moment, Felicius and I will be attending the military meeting of the mercenary leaders. All platoon leaders, please inform your subordinates to check their weapons and equipment and prepare for battle. In the afternoon, the 10th Heavy Infantry Platoon was left to guard the barracks while the other platoons lined up in order and entered the field where the general assembly was to be held. Because there are a lot of people, you must maintain order and prevent any riots. "After saying that, the Devers looked at Herpes and asked," How's the situation in the medical camp? The war is about to start, and the number of injured soldiers will definitely increase. You need to have a plan. We need to prepare more clean linen bandages, and we need at least twice as many people to support us … "
From time to time, Helpes would ask Devers for medical advice, such as: Why do you use fire to grill a debridement knife? Why did they place a cloth soaked in cold water on the forehead of a patient with a fever? The Devers' answers were always strange and thought-provoking. That was why Helpes treated Devers as his teacher, and his attitude was always respectful. "Don't worry, I'll do my best to prepare when I get back. If there are any difficulties, I'll definitely come to you for help!"
"You're our Ascledius (the ancient Greek god of medicine, the son of Apollo). Of course, we'll do our best to help you! If there are any medical problems, I can discuss it with you. If there's a lack of labor, the platoon leaders can provide it. If there's a lack of things, you can ask Mercies. "The Devers smiled.
Everyone also expressed that they would provide help to the medical camp.
Mercies took the initiative to report to the Devers. "Leader, I've already asked the slaves to slaughter some sheep and make a lot of bacon sausages this morning. After we get back, I'll slaughter the remaining sheep, chickens, ducks, and cows to make sausages to store food for the army in the future. What do you think? "
"Mercies, you're our head butler! We'll all be at ease if you're in charge of the food, don't you think?! "The Devers said half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"Yes! Mercies manages the supply camp very well! "Anthony agreed.
"It's just that the cost of sex is a little expensive!" Epicthenis joked.
"Even if I give you one for free, you won't be able to use it if you're in a hurry! You're only interested in boys! "Mercies immediately retorted.
"Hahaha …" Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere in the tent became a lot more relaxed.
"Felicius, do you have anything to add?" The Devers finally asked their adjutant.
Felicius was still a little uncomfortable facing a leader who was much younger than him. He coughed twice and said, "I have two questions that I hope the leader will pay attention to. First, since we're about to start a war with Persia, should we change the route of the army? If we change it, what should we do? Second is … hmm … our camp has always been the rearguard of the entire army. Now that the war is about to start, if we continue to be the rearguard, our camp will be at a great disadvantage! "
"Felicius is right, we can't be the rearguard anymore!"
"Please rest assured, I will bring this up at the military meeting of the leaders, and I will argue for it! As for the issue of the marching route, I think it will be decided at the meeting of the leaders soon, because this is the most important issue! "The Devers' confident words made the officers skeptical.
… …
After the meeting, as soon as they left the tent, Epicthenis, the first platoon leader of the light shield troops, could not help but exclaim, "I can't believe this is the young man's first time as a leader!"
"Don't look down on him just because he's young. Not only is he meticulous in arranging things, he's also very organized. He's also very dignified. None of us veterans who can be considered experienced actually stood up to contradict or refute him!" Another light shieldbearer squadron leader, Cespeter, exclaimed in admiration.
"I think this young man is not bad! At least the atmosphere of the meeting is very good, unlike Mellon, who is like a poisonous snake. In every meeting, he scolds everyone! "The heavy infantry platoon leader, Lysi Marcus, said with a smile.
"If this young man also has such a wonderful performance on the battlefield, he will be qualified as a leader!" Another heavy infantry platoon leader, Amyntas, reminded everyone.
"Don't worry, although this new leader is young, he is a smart man. With Felicius by his side, there won't be any big problems," Alexis, the heavy infantry platoon leader, comforted them.
"There is us in the war, what are you afraid of! Devers only needs to play his role as a god's chosen one, and we can reduce casualties and return home safely! "Cspit said loudly, and everyone said yes.
Capus, who was following behind, said to Antonios with relief, "It seems that Devers has won the initial recognition of everyone."
Antonios, who was still immersed in the scene of the meeting, murmured, "He still needs to prove himself in battle, but I have confidence in him! He will become a great mercenary leader! "
… …
Devers stood at the door, calmly watching everyone leave. At this moment, he was not thinking about the results of his first performance as a leader, but about the management of the army.
The military system of the Greek mercenary army was roughly the same as the military system of the Greek city-states. The lowest ranking officer was a platoon leader, with ten people under his command. Above that was a platoon leader, with 100 to 120 people under his command. Sometimes, there was a branch leader, with about 50 people under his command. Above that was a platoon leader, with about 1,000 people under his command. Above that was a general. The number of soldiers under a general was determined by the number of troops that the city-state could send. Logically speaking, Devers should be a platoon leader at this time, but a mercenary army with thousands of soldiers was considered a large mercenary group. Since they could undertake combat missions independently, they could barely be considered a general.
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