Chapter 17 The Battle with Kautini (3)

"We don't have to rush to Atela in such a hurry. The Kautini people want to capture Atela, so let them occupy it." A voice sounded in the tent.

The generals of the Campania Alliance were a little angry when they heard this. They followed the sound and saw a general in black armor sitting beside Lizaru, with a purple tassel helmet on his hand, which showed that this person was not weaker than the Dionian army. Lizaru, this made them swallow the words they wanted to curse.

"This person seems to be called Prin...Tor..." Aeolos vaguely remembered that Lizaru had introduced them to them before, but this person had been sitting quietly and was not very noticeable, and he couldn't remember it for a while. his name.

Lizaru's plan was opposed, but he was not angry, but asked the man earnestly: "Printors, what is your opinion?"

Printols was born in the mountain reconnaissance brigade led by Lizam. More than ten years ago, he made great achievements in the capture of the city of Aspurustum by the Third Army, and he led the army to counter the Samone army in Davos. In the war of the invasion of Potentia, another trick was used, causing the Samonites to roar, leading to their disastrous defeat. After this, Davos asked him to assist the Third Army in attacking the Samonei territory northward. The Third Corps successively occupied the territory of Copsa, Enona and many other Shilpini territories, and Lizaru, the first captain of the Third Corps at that time, met Plintors in the process.

After the end of the Great Greek War, a staff office was established in the Ministry of Military Affairs under the suggestion of Davos. Daves named Plintos and transferred him to the staff office, and soon he became the third person in the staff office— - Staff officer, there is a joke in the Military Affairs Department to describe the three giants of the staff: "Felixius is sitting with a broken hip, Thormed is running with a broken leg, and Printhors is tired and broken. "It shows its role in the Ministry of Military Affairs.

At this moment, Printoles looked at everyone and said slowly: "The biggest trouble for our Greek army from the Kautini invasion is that they move quickly and are difficult to be caught, and now they are attacking Atela voluntarily. Giving up this advantage gives us the possibility to encircle and annihilate them. Moreover, such a huge army of the enemy must be led by their great leader himself. By annihilating and capturing this army, we have completely solved Kawu. The problem with the frequent invasion of Campania by the Tinis."

The people in the tent were very moved by Printols' words, and a general from Pozzuoli said hesitantly: "But if the Cautinis are allowed to occupy Atela, they will defend the city... With some experience, once we can’t attack for a long time, other Kautini tribes, even the Shilpini and Pentene people come to the rescue, it will be even worse!  …”

20 years ago, why the Kautini people dared to capture this small city that was deep into the territory of the Campania Alliance was because they had the confidence to defend it, and then the Campania Alliance army failed to attack the city many times. Now This general is worried that he will encounter the failure of the previous siege again.

Without further elaboration from Printols,

Aeos said: "This is nothing to worry about. Our ally Dionia has such a strong siege ability that he can easily take down Atela, which is guarded by the Kautinis!"

Yes, the Campania Alliance now has Dionia as a reinforcement! Their confidence surged as they remembered what they had heard over the years about the towns Dionysus had forcibly captured in his conquest of the vast lands of Apulia.

On the other hand, Lizaru asked in a slightly worried voice: "Your Majesty just asked us to repel Kautini's invasion. Will this cause a bigger war?! When the time comes, His Majesty—"

Printols hesitated for a moment, and then said affirmatively: "Don't worry, when we annihilate this main force of Kautini, even if they want to continue the war, they will not have this strength. Just listen to us more!"

Hearing this, Lizaru immediately had no worries. He was a belligerent. At this time, he said to everyone in high spirits: "We must hurry up and formulate a plan to destroy this enemy as soon as possible!"

As he spoke, he lay on the table, pointed to the map marked in detail by the staff, and said, "Now, the first, second, and third battalions of the Dionysian Third Army, as well as most of the light armor, The light infantry, and a part of your army, are blocking the Cautinis from Capua, Sasella, northeast of Naples; The southeast of Naples is mainly to block the Cautini people coming out of Lola. We must immediately send scouts to inform them, 'After completing the task of blocking, don't delay, turn immediately to the east of the city of Atlas, To the north and south, cut off this enemy's retreat!'; And we will also gather all the remaining soldiers in the camp and approach the south of the city of Atlas. Finally encircle the enemy!"

"There is one more point that needs to be brought to our attention!" Plintos reminded on the side: "The enemy is likely to abandon the city of Atlas and flee after knowing that our Dionysian Third Army is involved in this battle. Back to the mountains."

Lizaru thought for a while, and immediately said: "Then go to inform the Second Cavalry Corps, and the cavalry of your Campania alliance to the east of the city of Atlas at the fastest speed, once the enemy is found to escape, Do your best to delay their retreat and wait for the other troops to arrive and wipe them out!"

The generals also put forward their own suggestions to improve the plan. At this time, no one cared too much about the lives of the thousands of people in the city of Atla. After all, the generals of the Campania Alliance hoped that their problems would be completely solved through this battle. Heart trouble.

Soon, many scouts rushed out of the camp and galloped in all directions.

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After half an hour of fighting, Segovani's troops attacked the city head, and then rushed into the city to clear the whole city.

Just when Segovani was proud of the success of his plan, the spies who hurried back reported to him that there were several looting Kautini tribes near the city of Atela who were defeated by the Greeks and were chasing them. Among the soldiers there were many heavy infantry with black armor and black armor, and they could tender guns. They suspected that it was Dionia's army.

The spy also brought a tribal leader who had fled back, and he cried to Segovani: "The Greek attack was too fierce, and my 150 warriors were quickly routed! The enemy still has many cavalry, warriors They can't escape, they are either killed or wounded, or they are captured... Chief, you must send troops to rescue them!"

Segovani was terrified at the moment, and asked loudly: "Are you sure that there are Dionysians who attacked you?!"

"It must be them, the Campanias don't have the kind of soldiers dressed in weird clothes, let alone completely defeat us!..." The leader wanted to find a reason for his failure, but saw Segovani scolded his teeth through gritted teeth. : "Damn the Dionysians, they dare to violate the covenant! Are they preparing for war with the Samonais?!!"

Segovani was in a turmoil. Although he ignored Dionia's warnings many times, he knew very well that Kautini's strength would not be able to compete with the mighty Kingdom of Dionia. Nia really sent the army, which means that his situation is not good!

Run away! Segovani immediately had this thought in his heart, but he hesitated again: he had just captured the city of Atla and paid some casualties, so he gave up the fat of Atla and left with empty hands, not only he Heartbroken, the warriors of the following tribes will not agree, taking advantage of the fact that the enemy's troops are still scattered everywhere, unable to concentrate on him in a short time, seize the time to search for some supplies and bring them back. After returning to Kautim, discuss how to deal with Dionia's backing with the chief tribal leaders of Shirpini, Pentney, and Kauccheni.

After Segovani made up his mind, he immediately ordered the soldiers to hurry up, loot supplies, and be ready to leave at any time. At the same time, he sent a lot of spies and ordered them: carefully investigate the movements around the city of Atlas, and report immediately if there is any change.

But it didn't take long for him to receive reports that "the enemy's traces were found in the south, north, and west of Atlas City." At this moment, he still didn't understand: the enemy had discovered him and tried to surround him!

Where did Segovani dare to hesitate, he immediately led the soldiers to retreat eastward.

Not long after they escaped from Atlas City, they heard the sound of hooves coming from the north.

"It's the Greek cavalry!" The Kautini warriors reminded each other, they all stopped, drew their javelins, and were eager to face the hundreds of cavalry rushing towards them.

It was the cavalry that belonged to Dionia's second cavalry regiment who came quickly. This time, in order to cooperate with the Third Army in the Campania region, the Ministry of Military Affairs asked the Second Cavalry Corps to draw a thousand cavalry soldiers under the command of Lizaru. Although the camp headquarters of the Second Cavalry Corps is stationed in Neutum, most of the soldiers of the Corps are from the Cosenza Plateau and are better at riding horses on gentle slopes.

When they were about to enter the range of the Kautini javelin, the Dionian cavalry turned around and galloped towards the leader of the Kautini army, walking in the opposite direction with the Kautinis. Wherever it passed, the Kautini warriors subconsciously slowed down.

At this time, the soldiers on the right side of the team also shouted: "Cavalry! There are cavalry!!..."

Dozens of more Dionian cavalry came from the south, using the same tactics, forcing the retreat of the entire Cautini team to begin to noticeably slow down.

Segovani was anxious and shouted: "Retreat! Retreat! Leave them alone!"