Chapter 79 The Choice of the Southern Front Army

There are warships in the bay making a landing posture, and there are warships in the river upstream... Cypros is in a dilemma. He only hates that Xiliting is a small town with too few civilian soldiers. But he finally made a decision: send 2,000 men to fast track the enemy ship on the North Shore and prevent it from landing on the North Shore.

But when the dispatched troops went to the confluence of the two rivers, they had to make a detour, because the Lamato River was running from north to south, just in front of them, and could not cross the river on foot, they could only Detour north.

Taking this opportunity, Syracuse's warships approached the east bank of the Corta River, which flows into the Lamato River from the south. In fact, the sailors were exhausted because they had been rowing desperately. Hurry up and get ashore.

At this time, Dionysius was already dissatisfied with the fact that the army formation was not over for nearly an hour.

Weary Syracuse soldiers stepped into the icy Corta River and attacked the line of defense set up by the Siridinians on the other side.

Although the Silitinians were small in number and weak in defense, they were recharged and had an absolute advantage in physical strength. For a time, the army of Syracuse was immersed in the river and unable to advance an inch.

On this four-mile-long meandering river section, the Silitinians fought desperately to defend their homeland, fighting with Syracuse troops nearly four times their number for more than half an hour, and the entire river was stained. blood red...

It was not until the soldiers of Syracuse who landed came from the west and attacked the flank of the Sirius array that Sirius began to shake the army and finally collapsed...

Dionysius let out a sigh of relief: he finally led his army to break through the defense line of the southern Italian coalition and entered the edge of the flat and broad Euphemia plain...

But at this time, the soldiers of Syracuse were already exhausted and unable to pursue the routed soldiers.

Dionysius ordered the army to rest on the spot after occupying the temporary camp abandoned by the Siridins.

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The Knapetian army, which had already arrived at Trina, received the news that the Syracuse army had crossed the Corta River, and the frightened Asisters took the initiative to return with his troops, and sent people at the same time. Explain to Trina why.

In the afternoon, Crotone's reinforcements hurried to Cili Court.

The chief general of the Celestial Court, Pretinis, and the top council members not only did not welcome the arrival of the army of the former home state and the original leader, but instead accused them of being late, which led to the occupation of the Corta River by the Syracuses. North Shore,

Put Siriting City in a dangerous situation.

Askamas and the other Crotone generals faced the accusations without justifying them, because the situation was indeed dangerous.

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By evening. The flying cavalry from the north broke the silence of the Dionian barracks, and Epithenes and Drax hurried to the big tent after receiving urgent news from the messengers.

"Two legion commanders, I just received an urgent report from Sirius that the Syracuses broke through the Corta River defense line and entered the territory of Sirius." Felixius said grimly.

"I said long ago that the city-state armies of the South-Italian Alliance are unreliable!" Epithenis spat on the ground angrily: "It's a waste of time for us to win the battle here!"

"How many people are in Syracuse's army in the Sirius?" Dracos asked anxiously.

"According to the letter from Sirius, there are more than 50,000 people." Philisius picked up the letter on the table, and Drax grabbed it and unfolded it. You must know that he was still illiterate when he was the leader of the mercenary army. In order to be able to lead the army and understand the "Military Law" and military orders in recent years, he specially participated in the adult learning class of the Tuliy School. He studied very hard and made rapid progress. Understanding letters is no longer a problem.

"More than 50,000 people?!" Epithenis exclaimed, and immediately thought: "This shows that the Syracuse people's attack focus is on the west coast, and the army here is just to contain us."

"It looks like this is the case..." Felixius nodded calmly, feeling slightly frustrated for his failure to judge Dionysius' intention in time.

"The people of Sirius asked us in the letter to immediately withdraw to Sirius, join forces with them, and fight against the army of Syracuse." Drakes looked at the two of them.

"In fact, Lord Ancitanos also wrote a letter to suggest that we retreat back to Sirius." Felixius took out another letter.

"In addition to retreating to the Cilidia, do we have any other options?" Epithenes shrugged: "If we continue to defend here, let the Syracuses defeat other allied city-states on the Euphemia Plain. If we let them capture the city of Sirius, the 20,000 of us will really become fish in the net."

Felixius sighed: "Just doing this, Corenia may be in trouble..."

You must know that in order to reassure the Dionysians of their defense, the Coronians provide them with abundant food every day. Go out of the city, thank them, and hold a banquet for the commander and commander of the Dionysian legion, bring wine to the soldiers, etc., Felixius cites the provisions of the Dionysian Military Law as an excuse , declined the kindness of the Corenia people, but every Dionysian soldier felt Corenia's gratitude and kindness to them.

The three of them were silent for a while, and Drakes said helplessly: "In this case, we have no choice but to hope that Hades will bless us and let Corenia defend our homeland until we concentrate our forces to repel Syracuse. People, the siege of Corenia will naturally be solved."

"Repel?" Epithenes keenly grasped what Drax said and asked, "Do you think we can repel the army of Dionysius in Euphemia?"

"Why not!" Drax pointed to the letter and asked back: "Look at the letter, there are only more than 50,000 people in Syracuse, and our two legions plus Crotone, Sirius, There are probably more than 50,000 troops in Trina's army. Don't you have confidence in our legion?! You know, Dionia's legionnaires are the best soldiers in the Mediterranean!" Drax stared angrily at Egypt Pitenis.

"Who said I don't have confidence in our legion! Don't slander people here!" When Epithenes heard this, he got angry: If this word spread out, how could he lead the legion!

"Okay, stop talking about you both!" Philisius yelled loudly: "What time is it now, you are still in the mood to quarrel! If Lord Davos knew about your current performance, he would regret letting you all Two people are the commanders of the army!"

At the mention of Davos, Epithenes and Drax quieted down.

"I didn't hear what I said just now, and you all forget it! I don't want to hear any more rumors about these words among the soldiers, you know!" Felixius looked directly at the two of them.

Epithenes pouted at Drax, who nodded reluctantly.

Felixius breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, now let's discuss how to retreat tomorrow morning..."

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On this morning, Piscine, the Samonite chieftain who had been worrying all night in Poseidonia, did not expect a miracle.

Dionia's army still appeared outside the city, and they were divided into two parts: one part was building a camp, and the other part was arrayed outside the city.

"Only 4,000 people want to take my Poseidonia!" Piscini felt humiliated.

At this moment, he saw what was pushed to the front of the enemy line by the soldiers, his eyes widened in astonishment, he couldn't help holding the battlements with both hands, and leaned forward, wanting to see more clearly.

Immediately afterwards, he saw seven or eight small black dots flying up from the enemy's front and hitting the city wall. The loud noise of "Boom! Boom! Boom!..." dispelled the fluke in Pisini's heart: Dionysus Asians also have guns!

In the following time, the Samonaites stared nervously at the stone bullets that kept flying in the air, lest it hit them. more broken...

Piscini only hoped that reinforcements would arrive as soon as possible.

The day was spent amidst the busyness of the Dionian soldiers and the unease of the Samonei defenders.

In the early morning of the next day, the bugle was blown in Camp Dionia, and the soldiers who woke up in the tent, regardless of their sleepy eyes, rolled over and sat up, urging each other to quickly put on their armors.

"Report to the legion commander, there are a large number of enemies in the north of the camp, estimated to be more than 20,000, and they are marching towards the camp!" Scout Captain Krieglu reported to Alexis

"More than 20,000 people!" Alexis was not surprised, but rather delighted. With the help of the guards, he dressed neatly, took two steps in high spirits, and said loudly: "It seems that the Samonais have great ambitions and want to eat us in one bite! Haha, but I don't know who it will be in the end. Who to eat!"

He was about to leave the tent when the tent was opened, and the first team captain Lizaru shouted excitedly as soon as he came in: "Legion Commander, the enemy has taken the bait, and more than 20,000 people have come!"

"Enough for you now!" Alexis said jokingly.

Lizaru laughed. Some time ago, after Alexis took the initiative to retreat in the face of the incoming Samonai army in Potentia, he was not satisfied with this and has been sulking. Now the anger is gone, and there is only a strong desire to fight.

"Don't worry, let the brothers have enough to eat, today's battle may last longer! Because Lord Davos gave us the order of the third army map to try to stick to the enemy, the tired enemy, let them fight All the troops were put into the capture of our camp!" Alexis reminded again.

"I understand." Lizaru replied, turned around and was about to go out, but suddenly stood up again, facing Alexis, and solemnly gave a military salute, which included his apology.