Chapter 712
Cypross looked around at the crowd and asked, "Commander Prososus has clearly explained his battle plan to everyone. Do you have any questions? If not, we will follow this plan and discuss how to collect rations, and how to mobilize citizens to help build defensive camps and fortresses. We also need to plan in advance how to solve the problem of spring sowing when there is a shortage of labor — "
"Lord Cypross, I have a question!" Tirias, the chief general of Taunis, shouted.
Cypross did not show any dissatisfaction when he was interrupted, but calmly asked, "Please speak, Lord Tirias."
"Just now, General Prososus mainly talked about how to defend against Carthage's attack. If the Carthage have really sent out an army of seventy to eighty thousand, it is obviously not something we can repel with the number of troops we have now. When will Diónia send out an army to drive them away?!" Tirias asked with concern.
Leotychides glanced at him and said calmly, "As long as we hold on long enough, even without sending more troops, we can still repel the enemy."
"Hold on long enough? How long?! " Tirias shouted with some dissatisfaction. "From what you have said before, General, I can see that Taunis will become the focus of defense against Carthage's attack. I don't want to see Carthage being repelled and Taunis reduced to ruins!"
Leotychides's expression was a little ugly.
"Lord Tirias." Felicius quickly said, "Don't worry, His Majesty Devers has already sent several caravans to Egypt and the Yoke Galaxy to buy rations. As long as we have enough rations, and the Carthage's army has also begun their attack, the legions of Southern Italy will soon reinforce Sicily … His Majesty will not sit by and watch the Carthage ravage the Sicilian territories of Diónia and the lands of its allies!"
Only then did Tirias and Leotini's chief general, Hippogrita, expressed their satisfaction.
… …
After the First Legion of Diónia had dealt a heavy blow to the Roman army, they had also suffered a lot of losses. In the next few days, they basically rested in the city of Polefenham. On the fifth day, they began to prepare for the construction of the camp, but they received a report from a scout. "Saturnicum has been captured by the Roman army. The Roman army there is already marching to the Wolsey territory in the south!"
It would take the Roman army at most two days to travel from Saturnicum to Satya. Two days was not enough time for the First Legion to build a well-defended camp. Since the First Legion had dealt such a heavy blow to the Roman army, the Roman army would definitely attack their camp. Would the First Legion be able to withstand the revenge attack of the Roman army?
After a discussion between Amyntas and Printos, they decided to request that the First Legion remain in Polevernham. This was, of course, welcomed by the Volsci.
On the sixth day after the battle, Amyntas received a letter from the Devers.
In the letter, the Devers praised Amyntas for actively seeking opportunities after arriving in the Wolsey territory and obtaining a brilliant victory over the enemy despite being outnumbered. He had made a name for the Dionysian Army in the Latin region, which would be beneficial for the Dionysian Army's further operations in central Italy in the future …
At the end of the letter, the Devers tactfully reminded him, "… I heard that the battle this time caused a lot of casualties to the First Legion. I hope the injured soldiers can receive good treatment and recovery! In view of the damage suffered by the First Legion, I suggest that we do not carry out any new military operations in the short term. Let the soldiers rest. We are fulfilling the covenant and helping the Volsci to defend against the Roman army, not to protect our home, so there is no need for us to do our best … "
In the end, the Devers also said with concern, "… From this battle, we can see that the Roman army is very strong. So, I have sent someone to inform Lizaru, the commander of the Legio III Legion stationed in the Campania Alliance. You can strengthen your contact with Lizaru. If the First Legion encounters any difficulties in the future, you can ask the Legio III for help. But remember, the Legio III Legion can only fight for a short period of time. They cannot stay in Wolsey with the First Legion for a long time because the Campania Alliance still needs them! … "
After reading the letter, Amyntas was silent. In his opinion, the Devers' last words in the letter were criticism of him. Besides, the Devers hinted that the First Legion should be passive in the upcoming battle, which was a little hard for him to accept.
So, when Printos came in, he did not want to show the letter to Printos, but the beginning of the letter clearly stated that it was for Legion Commander Amyntas and Printos to read.
So, he silently handed the letter to Printos.
After Printos read the letter, he understood why Amyntas was unhappy. In the past few days, he had seen how the Volsci flattered Amyntas. So, when Amyntas agreed to the Volsci's request, he said, "When Satya is in danger, he will lead the First Legion and other Volsci troops out of the city to rescue him."
In this regard, Printos was firmly against it. After the Roman army joined forces, they would have more than 40,000 troops. Even if they attacked the city with all their might, they would still have enough troops to stop the rescue troops. At the same time, the Satya people who escaped from the city would most likely be chased by the Roman army and disrupt the formation of the rescue troops.
But Amyntas did not listen to his advice.
At this moment, he repeatedly read the letter. While he secretly applauded His Majesty's wise decision, he also had an idea in his mind. He tentatively asked, "Legion Commander, is His Majesty afraid that the First Legion will suffer heavy losses and asked us not to fight the Roman army head-on?"
"His Majesty is far away in Turií, so he does not know the situation here." Amyntas said with a straight face, "If we let the Roman army attack Satya with all their might and do nothing to rescue them, once Satya falls, Polevenam will be the next target to be attacked. The Roman army can completely surround Polevenam and not attack it. They can divide their forces to attack Celce and Trisina, which are empty. At that time … Hmph, we will really be trapped in this land!"
Printos smiled and said, "Legion Commander, you do not understand what His Majesty said. He does not want us to fight them head-on because he has given us a way to repel the Roman army."
Amyntas was stunned. He grabbed the letter and carefully read it again, but he still did not understand the main point. So he said impatiently, "Stop beating around the bush. What is the way to repel the Roman army?"
Printos stopped smiling and said seriously, "Legion Commander, you see, Rome's army now has more than 40,000 soldiers, and all of them are in front of Satya. It is impossible for them to have enough troops to defend the land that they have just occupied. And His Majesty has asked Legio III to fight with us. Legio III is now stationed in the Campania area, not far from here. And we also have the Third Fleet under the command of Midolades to control this sea area, so we can … "
"We can raid the Roman army's rear! Just like when His Majesty besieged Dionysius, but sent him to lead the First Legion to raid Sicily! "Amyntas suddenly stood up and interrupted Printos in excitement.
"Yes, Legion Commander." Printos glanced at Amyntas' expression and knew that he had accepted the proposal. So he reminded him instead, "Legion Commander, in order to prevent the Roman army here from returning, you should lead the coalition army out of the city from time to time and pretend to be reinforcements. This way, the Roman army will not dare to split up."
Amyntas put his hands on his hips, thought for a moment, and said, "Your suggestion is very good. But we must immediately send a messenger to inform Lizaru in Campania. Let this kid be ready at all times! "
… …
Another Roman army led by Quintus and Licinius came to the Roman camp. After meeting up with Camillus and Frius' army, the number of soldiers reached nearly 45,000.
When they learned that Diónia's participation in the war had caused the army to suffer a defeat, the two new Roman governors were taken aback. However, the previous consecutive victories, coupled with the news from the Senate that their ally, Carthage, would increase their support for them and would soon launch an attack on Diónia in Sicily, not only were they not afraid, but their fighting spirit was also aroused.
Quintus was an aristocrat. His full name was Quintus Claudius Crassus Sabinus. He came from the Claudius family, which was one of the most noble families in Rome. As early as the founding of Rome, under the leadership of the patriarch, Atius Claudius, the entire family moved to Rome. The males of this family had always been unfriendly to the commoners. Most of them were arrogant, tough, uncompromising, strong-willed, and had a strong sense of responsibility. Quintus was no exception.
The other Roman governor, Licinius, was also not a simple person. His full name was Pubrius Licinius Calvius. Although he was born into a wealthy commoner, he was the first commoner to become a Roman governor in the course of the struggle between the commoners and the nobles in Rome over the past decade. He had become a role model for the commoners of Rome. This year was his third time serving as a Roman governor. He would never allow himself to retreat in front of a strong enemy and damage his reputation.
In order to cut off the connection between Satia and Polevernham and better attack the city, the two Roman governors suggested that the camp be rebuilt between the two Volsci towns. This was agreed by Camillus.
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