Chapter 851
In recent years, the relationship between the Samonai people and the Kingdom of Diónia had gradually deteriorated. The Cayutini people continued to invade the Campania region, and the Hilpini people were advancing towards the Abenilum. All of these had alerted the great leader of Potentia, Boret. However, in the past ten years, due to the safety of the surrounding environment, the people of Potentia had gradually become wealthier. The young people of Potentia had never encountered a war, and even the older generation was unfamiliar with combat skills. Therefore, he had made an unexpected decision: he invited the Ministry of Military Affairs of Diónia to send military trainers to be stationed in Potentia for a long time to train the young people of Potentia.
Therefore, the Ministry of Military Affairs had accurate data on the war potential of Potentia.
Several chairmen looked at each other and immediately reached a consensus. After all, they could use unexpected help and achieve their goal without consuming too much of the kingdom's strength. Why not? As for whether Potentia would agree? They had never considered it at all because the relationship between the two sides was too close. Moreover, according to the agreement, this was also an obligation of Potentia.
Therefore, Vesba asked directly, "After requesting Potentia to participate in the war, where will the army they build belong to?"
Although Potentia was a free city of the Kingdom of Diónia, it was still semi-independent. According to the laws of Diónia, the army of Potentia did not have the right to carry out military operations independently. It must be integrated into the army of Diónia and be commanded by a general of Diónia. This was to ensure the safety of the territory of Diónia and prevent some accidents from happening.
"The army formed by Potentia will be commanded by Zantiparis, the reserve army commander of Lucania," Hilos replied.
When Vesba heard that the commander was Zantiparis, he breathed a sigh of relief. Based on his understanding of the generals of Diónia, Zantiparis was a veteran who did things steadily. He would not disregard the casualties and fight the Samonai people head-on. Although Potentia was not fully incorporated into the Kingdom of Diónia, Vesba had already regarded it as a part of Lucania Municipality. Of course, he did not want the people there to suffer heavy casualties.
"Tomorrow, when the Senate meeting begins, we will first propose this issue. Once the resolution is passed, immediately send a messenger to Potentia to inform Borat!" Cornelus said solemnly, "The elders hope to pacify the Samonians as soon as possible and return peace to the northern border of Diónia!"
"Thank you, sirs! We will do our best! "Hilos replied solemnly.
Wesba wanted to ask about the general battle plan of the Ministry of Military Affairs against the Samonians, but he swallowed his words. After all, the Senate did not interfere in the affairs of the Ministry of Military Affairs, which was a rule set by the King of Devers a long time ago. He did not want to violate this taboo.
After Hilos and the rest separated from the chairmen, they looked a little more relaxed.
Felicius said excitedly, "As long as the resolution is passed by the Senate tomorrow, Potentia will send out their army, and we can solve the problem of the Samonians!"
"Yes, the Samonians' ambush on the Campania Alliance and the Abenilum's initiative to submit to the Kingdom of Potentia. These two things together provide us with an opportunity to attack! As long as the army of Potentia goes north to meet up with the Abenilum, we can launch an attack on the Samonai Mountains. At the same time, Alexis can lead the army to attack from the east. With the cooperation of both sides, we can completely control the flow of the war against the desert people! "Capus, who was usually calm, was also happy at this time.
"The Hilpini have fought many wars with Potentia. This time, if we let the army of Potentia enter the Abenilum, will it cause dissatisfaction and conflict between the two sides?" Alpines reminded.
"I don't think so." Felicius explained with more certainty, "Ever since the Southern War, Potentia has not fought with the Samonians for more than ten years. I don't know if the people of Potentia have forgotten the hatred of the past, but according to the information obtained from His Majesty's intelligence department, Potentia and the Abenilum often trade, and the people of both sides can enter and leave each other's territory relatively freely. Therefore, the army of Potentia entering the Abenilum should not cause too much of a reaction. Besides, you have to believe in Zantiparis. With his ability, he will coordinate the relationship between the two sides. "
The other three nodded. They were all survivors of the expedition to Persia, and they had a deep understanding of Zantiparis' ability.
"I think Polet will be very happy when he receives the news that we 'let him attack the Samonians'," Hieronymus said. "With his temperament, he will definitely lead the army into battle himself. To achieve this goal, he will also restrain his people and cooperate with the Abenilum to fight together."
Not only did Polet let his people receive training from the military trainers of Diónia, but he also personally received training many times to learn the fighting style of the Legion of Dionysia. As the military training officer, Hieronymus went to Potentia several times to inspect the military training, and was treated with great hospitality by Polet. The two sides forged a deep friendship.
"We don't have to worry about the Abenilum and Potentia. The only thing I'm worried about now is His Majesty!" Felicius said in a low voice. "He has emphasized many times that 'we should not lead the army into the Samonians to fight', and our plan is completely against his wishes!"
Felicius' words turned the excited expressions on Hieronymus and Alpines' faces into solemnity, but Hilos looked calm. He comforted everyone. "When we were discussing the plan in the Ministry of Military Affairs, didn't I already say that His Majesty was worried that we were not familiar with the terrain of the Samonians, and that the Samonians were good at fighting in the mountains. If we entered rashly, we would be at a great disadvantage. That's why he repeatedly emphasized it, but he never said 'we are not allowed to enter the Samonians'! Now, with the help of the Abenilum, and with the main force of the Samonians in Campania, it's a good chance for us to get rid of the Samonians! I believe His Majesty will agree if he knows! "
"Hilos, we should wait for His Majesty to receive our battle plan and give his approval before we start the attack," Felicius reminded him, still worried.
"It will take at least seven or eight days for the letter to be sent to Rome and back. The matter of the Abenilum joining our kingdom has been carried out in secret, but I think it will be difficult for the Abenilum people to keep this secret for a long time. Once the leaders of the Samonai tribes know about it, they will quickly withdraw the troops attacking the Campanian Alliance to the Samonai Mountains. Then our efforts will be in vain! So, after the decision is passed tomorrow, we must immediately inform Alexis to carry out our plan. If His Majesty blames us in the future, I am willing to bear the responsibility alone! "Hilos said resolutely.
"This is a decision we made together. How can you be responsible alone!" Hieronymus immediately expressed his objection.
"Yes, if His Majesty wants to blame someone, he should blame all the officers of the Ministry of Military Affairs!" Felicius also expressed his opinion.
Just as Alpines was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of someone rushing over from the front. He immediately said, "Hilos, isn't that your clerk?"
"Sir Hilos! Sirs! "The officer rushed over and gave a military salute." Lady Alexis has sent an urgent letter! "
Hilos quickly took the letter and opened it. Soon, a smile appeared on his face.
The other three immediately cast curious glances at him.
Hilos looked at Felicius and the others, raised the letter in his hand, and said excitedly, "Alexis wrote this letter immediately after receiving the news that the Abenilum requested to merge with the Kingdom of Diónia. He requested to reassemble the Tenth Legion and the Eleventh Legion, join forces with the Abenilum and Potentia to attack from the east and west at the same time, clear the obstacles, and take down Aquilonia in one fell swoop. We all thought the same thing!"
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Although the Third Fleet of Diónia tried its best to blockade the west coast of the Italian Peninsula, and the Sicilian Fleet patrolled the waters west of the Strait of Messina from time to time, it was impossible to stop the people of Carthage from obtaining information about Rome. After all, the islands of Corsica and Sardinia under the control of Carthage and the region of Latin, where Rome was located, were separated by the sea. Under the orders of the Judges of Carthage, the Phoenician city-states on the islands had to send ships again and again, taking the risk of avoiding the patrols of the warships of Diónia, to approach the coast, to Antium, Adium, and other towns to understand the development of the war in Latin.
Then, the Judges of Carthage sent ships directly south from the west side of the island of Sardinia to the city of Carthage. Therefore, when the people of Carthage knew that Diónia had sent a large army to attack the region of Latin, they were happy to see it happen, because Rome had restrained most of the forces of Diónia, which would inevitably reduce the pressure of the attack on the west of Sicily.
But a few days later, the news that the city of Rome had been captured shocked the elders of Carthage. According to the news they learned, Rome was a large city. Although its main force was not in the city, it was so easily captured by the people of Diónia, which showed the strength of the military forces of Diónia.
After a while, when the news that Ostia had been burned down, the army of Rome had collapsed, and the remnants of the army were holed up in the southwest of Latin, the entire aristocratic class of Carthage was shocked. Rome was a powerful city-state in central Italy (because of this, Carthage chose to form an alliance with it), but in such a short period of time, it was defeated by the Dionysian Army to the point of being unable to fight back, and even to the point of being at death's door …
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