Chapter 33 Dionia vs Rome (2)

It is said to be expropriation of food, but in fact it is robbery by force. Since Rome and its allies often fought jointly, they had already had a more professional logistical support system, and had specialized quartermasters to prepare food. The main food came from the unified deployment of the Senate and the allies provided a certain amount of grain according to the covenant. . However, the Roman army also often levied grain in enemy-occupied areas, which could serve the purpose of weakening the enemy and strengthening itself.

But now Camillous is clearly aware that these scattered squadrons of infantry are likely to be targeted by the Dionian cavalry: "Frius, we had better prepare the light infantry, if the Dionian cavalry is detected When we reached the north of our camp and attacked our returning soldiers, we immediately dispatched a battalion of light infantry to drive away the enemy and pick up the returning boys."

Frius said disapprovingly: "The Dionysian cavalry probably came from Serscher, and it is nearly 40 miles from Serscher to us. After such a long distance, it is impossible to have the energy to harass our soldiers further north."

"We don't know the Dionians, but don't underestimate them! It's always right to prepare in advance." Camillous reminded patiently.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements." Frius said with a shrug.

He was about to turn around and leave the tent when the guards hurried in: "Two military and political officials, there are a lot of black cavalry in the south of the barracks!"

Camelus and Frius tensed in their hearts and hurried out of the tent.

In the camp, the news that "the cavalry was attacked by an unknown cavalry" was spreading, causing a commotion among the soldiers. Many people were chatting about the matter, and they also asked Camelus and Frius who were passing by.

How could the two of them answer, they walked quickly to the wall at the south of the camp, the walkway on the wall was already full of soldiers, they looked out of the camp curiously, and whispered something.

The two climbed up the sentry tower and looked out: only a few hundred meters away were hundreds of black-armored cavalrymen, lined up in a relatively neat queue, with several large flags held high, the top of which was emitting a dazzling golden light. They stood silently, although there were only a hundred riders, they gave people a feeling that could not be underestimated.

"I heard that the flag of Dionia's army is inlaid with golden statues of their gods. It seems that these are indeed Dionia's cavalry!" Frius said solemnly.

Camelus did not speak, his eyes were fixed on the generals with bright tassel on the helmets of the Dionian cavalry, speculating about the purpose of the Dionian appearing in front of the barracks.

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And at this moment,

Amyntas was among the cavalry, and he was carefully observing the arrangement of the Roman barracks.

"Go further." Armintas said, and drove his horse forward, and the cavalry had to keep up.

There was a commotion in the Roman camp.

"Legion Commander, you can't go any further!" Adjutant Lala reminded loudly.

"Aristonos, you are the son of Scommbras (though Scommbras was the oldest in the Senate, he often lashed out at those he opposed in the meeting, and was nicknamed 'Growler'.), inherited his bravery." Amyntas quipped with ease: "Did you lose your courage after staying in the staff for a while?!"

There was no reaction on the face of Printols, who was next to him.

Aristonos didn't have the heart to joke, he said anxiously: "Legion Commander, I'm worried about your safety!"

"It's still far from the enemy's camp, not to mention we are all riding on horses." Amyntas smiled and turned his head to look aside: "If the enemy's cavalry rushes out, Ryders, will your cavalry protect me? "

The commander of the First Cavalry Corps said seriously: "According to our previous battle with the Roman cavalry, their cavalry is far from our opponent, so don't worry, even if there are more cavalry in their camp, I will You can be safely returned to the camp."

"Haha, I'll wait for your words! Our cavalry has an advantage, which is good news!" Amintas laughed while observing the Roman barracks.

It didn't take long for the smile to disappear from his face, and although the previous Romans had a great advantage in the battle against the Volsci, they clearly did not let their guard down, and their camp was by no means hasty: dense The deer villages arranged under the village walls, the trenches surrounding the entire camp, and the towering sentry towers next to the village walls are located every 20 to 30 meters. He couldn't see what was going on inside the camp at all.

In addition to not knowing whether traps were set up outside the camp, Armintas felt that the defense of this Roman camp should not be underestimated just by looking at it from the outside, so he frowned and whispered: "This camp is not easy to attack."

At this time, Plintors said sternly: "Legion commander, there is one more thing that needs our attention! In a short time before we arrived at this camp, it was full of soldiers." Plintors Pointing to the dense but not cluttered Roman soldiers on the wooden wall in front of him, he reminded Amintas: "This shows that this Roman army is well-trained! If you want to capture their camp before their troops meet, destroy this A Roman army will have great difficulties! The casualties of the First Army will never be low!"

Amintas was silent for a while and said, "Then have a battle with them!"

"Amintas, now the Romans probably already know that our army is coming, do they still dare to go out and fight with us and the Volsci?!" Leeds reminded politely.

"You have to try it!" Amintas said, thinking that this possibility is not too big, because they have circled this Roman camp for half a circle, and found that every place is basically the same, there is no obvious defect. Through the observation of the camp, he has a preliminary understanding of the characteristics and style of this Roman army and its generals: this is a cautious, conscientious and down-to-earth army!

Could it really only be stationed in the camp to defend against the large army attack after the Romans converged? ! Amintas was unwilling.

Just as he was about to send his horse back to the place where he was going to build the camp, a scout came from the northwest: "Report to the commander of the Legion of Leeds, that several Roman troops were looting food in the village of Volsi in front of him. Agemis, the captain of the brigade, asked, do you want to destroy it? (According to the establishment of the Dionysian cavalry, a cavalry regiment consists of 2,000 people, and there are four brigades of 500 men in each; A company has a hundred people; a company has ten squads, and a squad has ten people.)”

"How many enemies?" Ryders asked.

"About 200 enemies." The scout replied.

"Isn't Agomis stupid?!" Ryders said immediately, "Tell your captain to destroy them as much as possible!"

"Yes!" The detective steered his horse to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Amintas stopped him loudly: "Did you only see those 200 or so enemies? Or are there only these 200 enemies outside the camp?"

Amyntas' question was a bit confusing, but the cavalry understood it. He pointed to the northwest and said, "Commander of the Amyntas army, our brigade is in this direction, and we haven't searched other places."

Amintas immediately turned to look at Ryders: "Old friend, I need your help! Send these cavalry behind you to check how many Roman soldiers are looting food in this area, and then Report back to me quickly!"

"Okay." Ryders did not refuse, he immediately turned around and issued a task to the cavalry.

"Commander of the Armintas army, are you trying to use these Roman soldiers to lure their large troops out?" Plintos's mind responded quickly, and roughly guessed the intention of Armintas.

Amyntas glanced at him and said a little excitedly: "We can't do nothing, just watch the Romans meet, and when a large force of 50,000 people comes over, no matter how powerful the First Army is I can't stop it!"

Under his gaze, Printols nodded in approval.

"Aristonos!" Amyntas turned back and said to the adjutant, "Send the scouts to inform the brothers of the First Legion to stop building the camp, put on their armor, take their weapons, and march to the Roman army camp. , waiting for my order at any time."

"Yes!" Aristonos replied excitedly.

At this time, Ryders had already sent some cavalry, and after hearing the order given by Amyntas, he had to remind: "The situation is not completely clear, you should not make such a big move, in case There are only more than 200 enemies there, and if the Roman army in the camp will not leave the camp at all, you will not only be busy working in vain, but you will also be complained by the soldiers!"

"They dare!" Amyntas glared at him, and then said firmly: "Wait until everything is figured out, and then make preparations, I'm afraid it will be too late! I'm afraid we only have this chance, it is possible to let the Romans Fight with us!"

"I agree with the commander of the Armintas, and we have to give it a try. If the final situation is not what we thought, the big deal is to let the soldiers stay in Bolefnum tonight, and then build the camp tomorrow." Lintos said that he found a characteristic of Amintas: the army commander had a strong desire to fight, and he would not let go of any small fighter.

He went on to say: "In addition, we also need to remind the Volsi troops in Bolefnum and Setia in advance that once the Romans in the camp are really killed, we need to join forces with them to defeat them."

"I'm only in charge of fighting the Romans, and you will be responsible for all the other tedious things, how about that?" Amintas asked simply.

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