Chapter 647: Battle with Arabia (I)

Jerusalem was crowded with people, not only soldiers but also volunteers from all over. I heard that the heretics were going to be beaten, so I came to help.

The most enthusiastic people are the Druze people. How can they not use up a good opportunity for revenge. It just so happens that I can get some rewards or something.

At this time, Mecca also received news of a large-scale attack by the pagans, and ordered the tribes to quickly send troops to rescue them.

When Mesopotamia fell, the elders of Mecca realized that the moment of decisive battle had arrived. Because the infidels are obviously here to destroy them, peace talks are no longer possible, and they can only fight to the death.

The tribal alliance held an important military meeting in Mecca. The Hashemite family served as the host of the meeting, and the meeting was attended by elders from various regions.

However, the differences at this meeting were too serious. Some people believed that with more than 40,000 troops, they could launch a decisive battle with the pagans and completely defeat them. They could not wait any longer, because enemy troops continued to land, and the number of enemy troops was still small. is constantly increasing.

But another group put forward the opposite opinion. They believed that this time they must have sent their most elite soldiers to invade Mecca. Because their infantry was not strong, they had always been at a disadvantage in previous wars with the infidels. , if we take the initiative to engage in a frontal battle now, we are very likely to suffer failure. By then, the war situation in the entire Arabian Peninsula will become very bad. On the contrary, if you do not rush to engage in battle with them, but let the army retreat on its own initiative, and at the same time move or burn all materials that can be used by the other side, lure them deep into the interior, and then take advantage of our familiarity with the terrain and more cavalry, Continuously harass the enemy and raid their rear food transportation, thereby achieving the purpose of wearing down the enemy's army. When they become weak, and then find an opportunity to engage in a decisive battle with them, the chance of victory will be greater.

This suggestion was strongly opposed by many people. These tribes from the interior of the Arabian Peninsula had no experience in fighting Romania. On the contrary, their inner pride would never allow such cowardly tactics to be used to deal with the pagans they looked down upon.

Some people even personally attacked those who spoke of guerrilla warfare, accusing them of betraying Allah's trust. I don't know what they have in mind.

In an atmosphere where many people unanimously demanded that the enemy be driven back as soon as possible, Hashem finally had to adopt their suggestions and actively seek a decisive battle with Romania.

Although he was somewhat wary of the combat effectiveness of the Romanian army, he believed that the army under his command had gathered elites from all tribes, and was assisted by Yemeni mercenaries who were good at fighting. It had a high chance of winning the battle, so he was full of confidence. He led the tribal coalition and pressed towards Jerusalem in a mighty manner.

On the Roman side, their coalition forces were powerful and they should seize the time and lead the army eastward to seek a decisive battle with the main Arab force. As long as they won the victory, the entire peninsula would no longer be able to stop the army's offensive.

But some people are worried because they are likely to choose to avoid fighting, and the Romanian army may encounter a lot of trouble if it stays away from the coast for a long time and goes deep into the interior with unfamiliar environment.

But the governor told everyone that there is no need to worry that the Arabs will avoid the battle, and there is no need to take the initiative to find them for a decisive battle, because the Arabs will take the initiative to come to them for a decisive battle!

Because their past achievements prevent them from retreating, they will only ask for Allah's protection and then rush forward. Don't worry about this.

As for their Hashemite family, they do have quite a reputation in the local area. If he decides to retreat, the soldiers will be able to obey and the people may be able to accept it. However, he lacks decision-making and is too emotional. Ji, it’s probably difficult to refuse the requests of various elders!

In the following days, the active approach of the Arab army also confirmed the governor's judgment. The Roman army did not rush to meet the enemy immediately and start a decisive battle with them. On the contrary, the emperor ordered the army to retreat proactively, but the direction of retreat was to the southwest.

The Arab army pursued them closely, especially the cavalry as the vanguard. They fought many times with the Romanian cavalry units left to block them. The Arabs, who had a superior number of cavalry, naturally had the upper hand in the battle, and their repeated victories also contributed to their success. The Arabs were more arrogant and eager to fight the pagans.

On the sixth day of the battle, the Romanian army was approaching the coast. This time Peter ordered the army to stop advancing early and camp on the spot to rest.

Afterwards, the Arab cavalry arrived and were shot back by the archers already deployed by the Romanian army. However, they did not move away, but lingered in the distance.

Near dusk, a huge cloud of dust slowly moved in from the north and stopped a few kilometers away, but the noise could clearly reach the ears of the generals.

"It seems that the heretics think that we can't escape, so they are planning to camp there to rest first, and then come to fight us tomorrow." Yanku, the son of the governor and an outstanding general, pointed to the fog in front of him and said seriously He suggested: "Your Majesty, look at the dust mist that is still rolling in. It shows that they were a little confused after stopping to rest. After a long pursuit, the soldiers must be very tired. Do we need to take advantage of this opportunity to lead an assault?" ?”

Peter shook his head and said: "Our soldiers are also tired. Let them have a good night's rest and replenish their energy for a decisive battle with the heretics tomorrow. Besides, if we attack at this time, we will most likely kill the enemies who have finally lured them over. Scared away."

The generals received the order and then began to prepare for tomorrow's decisive battle.

All the Arab tribes that can fight have basically come. The nomadic tribes are all soldiers. You only need to give orders to get many warriors.

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For this attack, each tribe has basically brought all the soldiers they can mobilize. Everyone wants to win the battle against the pagans, so they are just waiting for the decisive battle tomorrow.