Chapter 278 Zeus, Who Do You Say Is Your Son?

The City of the Sun - Heliopolis.

As the first of the thirteen city-states in northern Egypt, the City of the Sun was not only the capital of the Egyptian dynasty in ancient history, but also the capital of Egypt, Cairo, was built here 3,600 years later.

The City of the Sun is located about 30 miles south of the Nile Delta. To the east is a desert that separates the Nile River and the Suez Isthmus, to the west is the vast Sahara Desert, to the north is the fertile Nile Delta, and to the south is the rich Nile Valley.

With the entry of Memphis into the territory of the southern Egyptians, the City of the Sun has become the gateway to the 15th Dynasty of Egypt of the Hyksos.

In order to conquer the City of the Sun, the Pharaoh Kamose of South Egypt brought 100,000 troops, and the Egyptian King Cepheus also summoned 50,000 troops to defend this important gateway.

Three hundred years later, in the Battle of Kadesh, the 19th Dynasty of Egypt mobilized more than 20,000 troops from four legions, and the Hittite Empire also mobilized more than 20,000 troops.

Two powerful empires with a population of more than two million went to war for hegemony in the Near East, and the combined forces of the two sides were less than 50,000.

At this time, the Southern Egyptians and the Hyksos used 150,000 troops, more than three times the number of the Battle of Kadesh.

But this does not mean that the 150,000 troops in the Battle of the City of the Sun can match the combat power of more than 40,000 soldiers three hundred years later.

Because in the Battle of Kadesh three hundred years later, both sides used more than 5,000 chariots alone, ordinary soldiers used a large number of bronze weapons, and Hittite soldiers used more advanced iron weapons.

In the current Battle of the City of the Sun, although the two warring parties have a combined force of 150,000 troops, the number of bronze weapons does not exceed 30,000, the number of peasant soldiers holding wooden spears as weapons exceeds 120,000, and there are only hundreds of chariots driven by royal families and nobles.

South of the City of the Sun.

On the plain chosen by both sides as a battlefield.

While Kamose's 100,000 troops and Cepheus' 50,000 troops were confronting each other here, Roy brought his 3,000 soldiers to the edge of the battlefield, ready to watch this important war that would determine the future fate of the Egyptian region.

If the Hyksos lost too badly, Roy would take the initiative to help the Hyksos and fulfill his promise to Andromeda.

If the Hyksos unexpectedly defeated the South Egyptians, Roy would also take the initiative to help Kamose if the South Egyptians lost too badly.

Because the Hyksos and the South Egyptians were both defeated, continuing this war that lasted for decades was the most favorable situation for Roy.

Whether the Hyksos or the South Egyptians became the winners, it would hinder Roy from expanding his territory in the Egyptian region.

Center of the battlefield.

Kamose appeared at the forefront of the South Egyptian army in a chariot, and behind him were the noble generals sent by the twenty city-states that surrendered to him.

Cepheus drove a chariot to the front of the Hyksos army, and behind him were only the noble generals and mercenary leaders of the Sun City, Bubastis City, Avaris City and Serapis City.

The difference in combat power between the two sides was obvious at a glance, and Kamose laughed triumphantly.

"Cepheus! If you want to reduce the sacrifice of the Hyksos, you should take the initiative to take the Hyksos out of Egypt. Although my grandfather and father were killed by you Hyksos on the battlefield, I am willing to put aside my hatred for peace."

"Kamus, don't think that victory will definitely belong to you."

Cepheus said with a serious expression.

"For every Hyksos soldier who fell on the battlefield, two of you southern Egyptians will fall."

"Hahahaha - my grandfather and father died on the battlefield. Do you think I care about the lives of ordinary soldiers? I don't even care about my own life. I am ready to die on the battlefield like my grandfather and father. If I can use these 100,000 troops to destroy your 50,000 troops, it will be a good deal for me."

"Kahmose -"

Hearing what Kamose said, Cepheus roared with gritted teeth.

"You have already ruled 20 city-states, why are you still not satisfied? If you insist on the stupid idea of ​​driving us Hyksos away, I will also be ready to die and let you die on the battlefield like Tao I and Tao II."

"If you can do it, just come and kill me!"

After saying this with a provocative look on his face, Kamose drove the chariot to charge.

Under the leadership of Kamose, the 100,000 southern Egyptian troops rushed towards Cepheus' army like a flood.

As the pharaoh of the South Egyptians, Kamose did not hide in the protection of the soldiers, but rushed in front of all the soldiers. It was not that Kamose wanted to do this, but he had to lead by example.

Because the priests and nobles of South Egypt were not very interested in risking huge sacrifices to fight the Hyksos.

Only when the pharaohs of the Pharaoh family took the lead in charging, the priests and nobles were willing to support this war.

Seeing Kamose leading the South Egyptian army to rush over, Cepheus also drove the chariot to charge, leading his 50,000 troops to fight Kamose head-on.

Rumble! Rumble!

The two armies were like two torrents colliding with each other, the sound of hundreds of chariots colliding with each other was like thunder, and the shouts of the soldiers resounded through the sky.

After the armies of both sides started fighting, the gods of the two camps also descended on the battlefield.

First, Seth [Zeus], ​​the patron saint of the Hyksos, came to the north of the battlefield with Atum, the patron saint of the Sun City, Bastetto, the patron saint of the Bubastis City, and the sun god Ra and the Almighty God. Then came Amon, the patron saint of the Southern Egyptians, Ptah, the patron saint of Memphis, Sekhmet, the patron saint of Itawui, Sobek, the patron saint of Crocodile City, and the patron saint of Heracleopolis. Khryshev, Kaukate, the patron saint of Kawu City, Hu, the patron saint of Hu City, Upuot, the patron saint of Asyut, Min, the patron saint of Ahmeim City, and Anubi, the patron saint of Abydos City. Gods such as Si, Hathor, the patron saint of Dandara City, Horus, the patron saint of Hierakonpolis City, descended to the south of the battlefield.

Seeing the sun god Amon surrounded by more than a dozen patron saints, Seth [Zeus] teased the gods behind Amon with an ugly expression.

"This is not my dear four sons Ptah [Hephaestus], the god of fire and craftsmanship, Sobek the crocodile god, Upuot, the protector of the army, and Anubis [Hermes], the god of the undead. 】? You treacherous sons do not stand with me, the father, but support my enemy Amon. Is this how you behave? It seems that I, a loving father, did not beat you too hard in the past. You treacherous sons That’s why you dare to rebel.”

"Who are you saying is your son?"

Sobek, the crocodile god with a crocodile head and human body, roared while waving his battle ax.

"When the Hyksos ruled Egypt, it didn't matter if you said I was your son. Now that my Crocodile City was conquered by the Southern Egyptians, if you dare to talk nonsense again and say I am your son, I will let my priests They make up myths and say that you Seth [Zeus] is my son, Sobek. Please listen to me. The great god Amun now dominates Egypt, and only god Amun is qualified to claim to be my father. "