Chapter 839
"We should fight with all our strength, but we shouldn't overestimate the Rome army!" Amyntas said confidently, "We suffered a lot of losses yesterday. Logically speaking, the Rome army should continue to attack today to gain more advantages. But it's almost noon now. Why didn't the Rome army attack again?"
Amyntas raised his head and looked at the crowd. He said loudly, "I'm sure the Rome army suffered more losses because they attacked the city! The Rome army, which has more than 60,000 soldiers and has been attacking for three days in a row, can't organize another attack today. They are afraid! "
"Commander is right!" Teris took over the conversation and said, "According to the news from Rome, Rome's civilians and soldiers have been fleeing from the camp in front of Rome for the past two days. Moreover, the Rome army is not only made up of Rome's soldiers, but also the Latin and Etrurian armies. The Rome army may not care about casualties, but can their allies bear such a large number of casualties? "
"Master Teris is right!" Amyntas hit the back of the chair with his hand again and said loudly, "The Rome army's soldiers come from many different sources. They are not as united as our legion. As long as we can repel their attacks a few more times, I'm afraid the enemy will collapse. Then, it will be our time to attack. So you must encourage your soldiers to continue to defend. Don't let your guard down. Victory will belong to us in the end!"
After hearing this, Klotokatax turned to look at Amintas again. Although his father had told him in private that Amintas was too brave in battle and didn't consider problems carefully and comprehensively enough, causing the army to suffer too many casualties during battles, making him unsuitable to be the commander-in-chief of the army … Klotokatax felt that Amintas was not afraid of failure and was always full of vigor and vigor. He could inspire the fighting spirit of the officers and soldiers under his command and play the role of a mainstay at the critical moment.
"Everyone, before the enemy attacks today, organize the soldiers and the people in the city to hurry up and try to plug the gap! If it can't be blocked, set up traps near the gap … "Amyntas instructed. Finally, he asked," Do you have anything else to add? "
Giogris immediately said, "Lord Commander, I met Lord Stesicodas on my way here. He asked me to tell you that there are too many wounded people in the medical camp and there are not enough herbs …"
"Such an important matter, Lord Stesikodas should have told me directly!" Amyntas grumbled, but he had completely forgotten that he had never called anyone from the medical camp to attend the military conference these past few days. He had been fighting on the city wall the rest of the time, so how could Stesikodas have seen him?
Cloto Catax blinked. Through these few days of contact, he realized that this might be one of Amyntas' biggest weaknesses — he was too arbitrary. It was no wonder that his father was a little worried about him.
Giogris hesitated for a moment and said, "Lord Stesicodas has been busy treating the wounded for the past two days. I'm afraid he doesn't have the time."
Teris immediately said, "In a while, I will send someone to the port to inform the men of Agumus (the big herb merchant of Turií) to see if they have any stored herbs. If not, ask them to transport them from the kingdom as soon as possible. "
"Well, I'll leave this matter to you," Amyntas said straightforwardly, then looked at the others and said, "Are there any other questions? If not, hurry up and carry out your own tasks. "
As soon as he finished speaking, a guard hurried into the hall and said, "Reporting to the commander, His Majesty the King has sent a messenger, saying that he has an urgent military order to convey!"
Amyntas was stunned and quickly said, "Quick, let him in."
After a while, the messenger walked into the hall, and Cloto Catax recognized him as his father's young staff officer, Asinarus.
Asinarus quickly glanced at the people in the hall, then looked at Amyntas and said respectfully, "Commander Amyntas, Commanders, and Lords, I have come to Ostia under the order of His Majesty the Devers to convey his latest order!" As he said this, he held up the papyrus scroll tied with black thread with both hands and presented it to Amyntas.
Amyntas opened the papyrus scroll. At first, he looked happy, then his expression became solemn. He looked straight at Asinarus and said with a hint of anger in his voice, "Are you sure this is the order written by His Majesty the King himself?! And not the idea of the General Staff?! "
Asinarus said in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant, "Lord Commander, don't tell me you don't recognize His Majesty's handwriting and seal?! Besides, His Majesty is personally leading the army, how dare we, the General Staff, issue an order privately! "
"What the hell is going on?" Olivers saw that the atmosphere was not right, so he quickly interrupted.
"His Majesty wants us … to evacuate Ostia!" Amyntas hit the back of the chair again.
Everyone was surprised. After all, the soldiers had fought for three days and paid a lot of casualties to barely defend Ostia. It was hard for anyone to accept that they had to give it up.
Therefore, even Giogris asked, "Does His Majesty think that we can't defend Ostia?"
"Lord Commander did not explain the original intention of His Majesty's order!" Asinarus glanced at Amyntas and explained seriously, "Yesterday, we have captured Kestrera and Wei 'ai. The port of Kestrera is not far from the mouth of the Tiber River, and it can accommodate more ships. In view of the fact that the Rome army has continuously attacked Ostia, causing our army to suffer more casualties, in order to ensure that we have enough troops in the next battle, and that there is no need to fight an army that has lost its home and has no hope, His Majesty, Devers, has decided … please note, not to …"
Asinarus secretly scolded Amyntas, then said in a serious tone, "The soldiers of the three legions will quickly retreat to the north bank of the Tiber River, and then return to Rome by land. The other troops, as well as all the people, materials, and prisoners of Ostia, will all be transferred to Kestrera! If possible, we will completely burn Ostia to completely cut off the possibility of the Rome army using the port of Ostia, and strike a blow to their morale! Lord Terris is in charge of the evacuation of the entire city. Everyone must listen to his orders! After arriving at Kestrera, Lord Terris will take over as the governor of Kestrera City … This is the entire content of the order. Please follow His Majesty's order and execute it immediately! "
While Asinarus was speaking, Olivers and the others were already passing the order of the Devers.
"Indeed, His Majesty's order says so!" Olivers said loudly.
"That's good. Our soldiers can reduce unnecessary casualties!" Giogris looked happy.
In the past few days, due to the continuous siege by the Rome army, the arrival of the legions, and Amyntas as the commander, the whole city revolved around the war. Terris was more like a general under Amyntas, and he was ordered around. He was even criticized by Amyntas because his soldiers were incompetent. As the governor of this small city, it was impossible to say that Terris did not have any grievances. However, the shrewd Terris would not show the joy of regaining power at this time. So, he remained silent, but his mind was thinking about how to evacuate as soon as possible without being discovered by the enemy.
Although Amyntas admitted that the Rome army's attack had caused a lot of casualties, he was unwilling to retreat without winning. It was like admitting defeat before the battle.
Cloto Catax saw Amyntas' hands on the back of the chair, staring at Asinarus without saying a word. He looked like a ferocious beast that was ready to pounce on him at any time. Cloto Catax subconsciously reached out and touched the secret order that his father gave him. Only now did he realize that these senior generals who usually smiled at him were not as obedient as he thought they were at certain critical moments. However, he was confident in his father's prestige.
"Commander, we should execute His Majesty's order immediately!" Olivers suddenly said loudly.
Giogris also added, "Yes, we should take advantage of the time when the Rome army has not attacked to quickly prepare for evacuation!"
The two commanders' statements made Amyntas look away. He looked at Olivers and Giogris. After a while, he said bleakly, "Then let Sir Terris be in charge of the evacuation arrangements …"
After that, he stood up and walked out of the hall.
The rest of them looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief.
If one day, he could lead the army into battle, how could he make these generals obey his orders? Krotto and Catax were silently thinking … ….
… …
Camillus came out of the camp where the wounded were treated with a heavy heart. The tragic scene of the camp full of struggling wounded people was still lingering in his mind. Their painful moans gripped his heart tightly, causing him to be in a trance.
"Father, be careful!" Lucius grabbed Camillus, who almost fell.
"Lucius … Do you think I was wrong to insist on attacking Ostia?" Camillus murmured in a low voice while holding his son's shoulder.
"Father, if we don't attack Ostia, are we going to attack Rome?! Father, don't think too much. Titus, Aulus, and Quintus all agree with your plan. In such a difficult situation, we can only force the Diónia to negotiate peace with us by constantly killing and injuring the soldiers of Diónia and seizing Ostia! "Lucius said in a deep voice.
"In the past few days, there have been 20,000 casualties!" Camillus let out a long sigh. He had always cherished the lives of his soldiers. He had always been good at fighting smart battles and had a low casualty rate. This time, the casualties were the result of his plan. He could not help but blame himself deeply in his heart.
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