Chapter 54 Sicily's Strategic Deployment (2)

? Everyone froze in their hearts.

"Syracuse is indeed worthy of our vigilance!" Cypros said with a solemn expression, and the others also changed their faces: Carthage was enough to make them overwhelmed, plus a not weak Syracuse... ...The agreement with Sparta and Carthage at the beginning enabled Syracuse to survive the failure of the South Italian War relatively completely, but now it has become a fishbone stuck in the throat of the Sicilian territory of the Kingdom of Dionia .

"As long as Syracuse dares to declare war on us, then destroy it!" Kleirou said bitterly.

"That also has to wait until the Carthaginian army is defeated." Leotidides said in a deep voice: "With the current strength of our Sicily, we cannot conduct a full-scale battle against two enemies at the same time!"

Miron stared at the map and asked thoughtfully: "General Prosous... It seems that you have regarded Syracuse as an enemy. If you face the coalition of Carthage and Syracuse in the future, you will What are the plans?"

Carthage and Syracuse are feuding, can they be allied? ! Some looked surprised.

Leotidides didn't pay attention to the looks of the crowd, but looked at the map with equal focus, and then said what he had thought up: "My plan is... to concentrate most of the soldiers on Lake Gallermo (in the column). North of Ortini, the southern edge of the Plain of Catania) and camp near Paragoria—"

Leotizides pointed his stick to a small village on the southwestern edge of the Catania Plain, and continued: "The area to the south of the Catania Plain is mostly a continuous mountain range of four or five hundred meters above sea level, with lush trees. , the large force is not easy to pass, only from Palagonia to the south to Gela, this distance is relatively easy to walk.

I decided to convert Palagonia into a fortified fortified camp, with enough soldiers to prevent the Carthaginian army from breaking into the plains of Catania from here. "

"General Prosus." Taunis' chief general Tirias interjected worriedly: "If Syracuse and Carthage form an alliance, Carthage's army is likely to pass through Syracuse. City, from the coast to Taunis, and thus Catane!"

"It's very possible." Leotides nodded and said, "So I set up the camp to the north of Leotine, no matter if it was less than 40 miles from Taunis or Palagolia, Once the enemy is discovered, our reinforcements can arrive within a few hours. At the same time, if the Carthaginians want to cross the mountains and attack Leotine, I can also provide reinforcements nearby."

Leotides' words reassured the generals of Leotine and Taunis.

But Miron was not satisfied, he reminded loudly: "Just relying on defense,

It is impossible to repel the Carthaginian army, and it is very likely that something will go wrong in the end! Miron learned this lesson deeply. During the Second Crotone War, he wanted to use Crimea to block Dionia's army, but he did not expect to be led by Davos to bypass Crimea. Captured Aspurustum and attacked the city of Crotone.

"Lord Miron, don't forget the Sikers." Leotizides drew a circle in the center of the map of Sicily with a wooden stick, and said calmly, "The Sikers live here. In the mountainous area, they are good at harassment and sneak attacks. More than ten years ago, when Dionysius led his army to attack the northern coast of Sicily, the Sikelians were responsible for harassing the rear of the Carthaginians, creating a lot of trouble for the Carthaginians. Big trouble. Now that the Sikelites are under our control, we can organize thousands or even tens of thousands of Sikelite warriors into several teams, lurking in the mountains not far from the coastline, and attack Carthage. The bases carry out harassment and can also attack their logistical supplies.

And the more the Carthaginians attacked eastward, the longer their fronts would be stretched, and the entire rear was under the attack of the Sikelians. Orthini, Taunis, and the Carthaginians will have fighters that are beneficial to us when they cannot be attacked for a long time and the rear is constantly being attacked. Until then, it is the best time for my troops to strike! "

The confidence of Leotidides' face diluted the concerns of the chief executives.

However, Miron still asked persistently: "What if the Carthaginians did not go by land but by sea and landed directly in the great port of Syracuse?"

Obviously, in this regard, Leotidides also thought about it in advance, and he said meaningfully: "This question should be answered by the Navy."

Flarios, the naval commander of Dionia's Third Fleet at the venue, immediately stated: "Please rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, as long as the Carthaginians dare to land in the great port of Syracuse or other coasts in eastern Sicily, our fleet will All their soldiers will be sent to the sea to feed the fish! In addition, according to His Majesty's order, the First Fleet led by Lord Sekelian will be ready to go south to meet Wolsey at the same time Our Third Fleet joins, and in a few days, they will come to Catane. By then, we will have more than 500 large and small warships, and we will even be able to force the Carthaginian fleet to dare not go to the south coast of Sicily. Cruising!"

"Since our navy is so powerful, why not directly prevent the Carthaginian army from landing in Sicily?" Apirocia, the chief executive of Sikuli, asked expectantly.

Apirosia used to be the patriarch of a large clan in the city of Udie in the Mesapi region. When the Maple coalition was defeated and the Dionysian army was about to attack Udie, he was the first to lead his troops to surrender, so he got the Davos's attention finally entered the Senate. Since Udière is not a seaside city, he is not very familiar with naval battles.

"First of all, we have no way of knowing what day and when the Carthaginian army will land in Sicily. It will take at least six or seven hours to sail from Catane to the western end of Sicily. When our fleet arrives, maybe Carthage The landing of people is already over." Flarios explained patiently: "In addition, the navy of Carthage is also very strong, they have at least 400 three-tier oars, and it is rumored that they have also manufactured Five-layer oars... Also, rushing to the western end of Sicily to prevent the Carthaginians from landing, which is too close to the city of Carthage, the warships in its port can arrive in time for reinforcements, and our fleet will be trapped in Resurrection..."

Flarios' words made Apirosia touch his mouth in embarrassment, and it also made several other chief executives who had the same idea put their minds out.

At this time, Cypros interjected: "I think...for these friendly city-states on the south coast, we should not make the relationship so stiff. When they come to ask for help, tell them sincerely about the difficulties we are facing, and ask them Express sincere apologies, and allow them to withdraw their people into our territory when the Carthaginian army is crushing. When their towns are surrounded by Carthaginians and cannot be resisted, we can also send fleets to The people there rescued..."

Philisius' eyes lit up: "This is a good idea, you can do this! With a way back, I believe that these Greek city-states will not easily surrender to the Carthaginians, and it will buy us more time!"

Leotidides did not speak, apparently tacitly acquiescing.

Amicris protested loudly: "Your eyes are only on the south coast, and the Carthaginians are likely to attack from the north coast, don't forget the lesson of the destruction of the old city of Messina! Now the city of Messina There are few villains, but they can't stop the attack of the Carthaginians!"

"Of course I won't forget the North Coast." Leotidides glanced at him proudly and pointed at the map with a wooden stick: "I remember when Lijim helped the exiles of Katanai and Naxos in Mi The little town built by the Lai peninsula that was destroyed by the Syracuses. I have decided to use the abandoned stones and wood there to rebuild a small fortress with a few thousand soldiers. Once the Carthaginians send their troops Attack the north coast, and the fortress will use its narrow terrain to hold back the Carthaginian army for at least six or seven days, and then reinforcements will arrive."

Having said this, he looked at Philisius: "If Sicily's troops are tight, I also hope that the Ministry of Military Affairs can send the 7th Legion to Messina (the 7th Legion is stationed near Locri)."

"I think there is no problem at all." Philisius immediately promised: "Your Majesty has discussed with the Ministry of Military Affairs, as long as the war situation requires, not only the Seventh Army, the Sixth Army, and the Fifth Army may be attacked. Urgently dispatched to Sicily."

"Then the unified command of these legions?" Leotizides asked again.

"When the army arrives in Sicily, of course, it will be under your unified command." Philisius answered without hesitation, apparently having obtained the consent of Davos in advance.

Leotizides was satisfied, and he looked at Flarios again: "I don't think the navy will allow the Carthaginian fleet to bypass the Mile Peninsula and land near Messina. "

"Of course! The southern and northern coastlines of Sicily near the east will be under the protection of our warships! They are absolutely safe!" Franios said firmly.

"This way I can rest assured!" Amycris breathed a sigh of relief. He is a person who likes stability, so he has been leading the people of Castellon to follow the mighty Dionia, and wait until Dionia He defeated Syracuse in one fell swoop and occupied most of the land in southern Italy. The fact that Laos and Trina took the initiative to merge into the Kingdom of Dionia also touched him. He then quickly persuaded the members of the council to hold a citizen Assembly, referendum calling for joining the kingdom of Dionia. He could stay in the privileged position of prefect of Messina for four years, and this was the reward of Davos and the Senate for his past contributions.

Calm returned to the venue.

Dear, click in and give a good comment. The higher the score, the faster the update. It is said that those who give full marks to the new ones have found a beautiful wife at the end! The mobile station is newly revised and upgraded. The address: , data and bookmarks are synchronized with the computer station, no advertisements Fresh reading!