Chapter 171 Reinforcement of Ostia

"In the end what I said is true or false, you become a citizen of Dionia, and you can find out yourself in the future." Davers said noncommittally, and then asked: "You are here, what important things do you need to do? tell me?"

Sextus was still thinking about what Davos had said before, he was silent for a while, but Davos' calm gaze made him feel a lot of pressure, he said a little unwillingly and reluctantly: " When we set off from Prinister this morning, there were more than 60,000 troops, but when the camp was being built outside Rome, I found that the number of soldiers was much lower... At least 20,000 people left quietly Camp." Sextus said while observing Davos' expression.

Davos froze in his heart, and immediately turned countless thoughts in his mind, and then he said nonchalantly: "It turns out that Camelus used peace talks to confuse me, but secretly sent troops to attack Ostia, but he was young. Looking at the current Ostia, it is very difficult to capture it in a short period of time with only 20,000 people! I believe that by tomorrow, I will receive the news that the Ostia defenders have repelled the Roman army's attack!"

Davos finished confidently, and comforted Sextus who looked a little lost: "Anyway, thank you very much for your reminder! As a Roman civilian, being able to serve as a squadron commander shows that you have excellent military capabilities. Have you applied to become a Dionysian citizen?"

"...I have already applied." Sextus whispered. In fact, when the official of the household registration department asked him, he was a little hesitant at the time, but at the strong request of his father, he finally agreed. .

"Very good!" Davos looked at him approvingly and said loudly: "Now, I have decided to appoint you as the captain, responsible for organizing the civilians in Rome, setting up a reserve team, ready to fight at any time. In the future, Latin America will be pacified. Mu, established a new Dionian Legion, if you have made enough military exploits, you will be a strong contender for this legion commander, are you willing to accept this appointment?"

After all, Sextus is a young man. The young man is passionate and heroic. It is his nature to yearn for success. Although he has been depressed since he entered the city of Rome, he is also affected by the appointment of Davos and the pie he painted in the future. Attracted, there is no more hesitation: "I do!"

"Martius." Davos turned his head and said to his guard captain: "In a while, you will bring Sextus to Tolmid, tell him my appointment to Sextus, and tell him Put him in charge of helping Sextus build the Roma Reserve."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Sextus." Davos asked again with a pleasant face: "I think there are by no means a few soldiers from civilians in the Roman army outside the city, but why are you the only ones who fled the camp?"

This time Sextus took a more serious attitude when answering the question: "Because the Roman army had stricter regulations on building camps, the legions must be separated from each other.

And it is forbidden to walk around at night when resting...

I still quietly told the civilian soldiers of this legion about the changes in the city of Rome while the soldiers were having dinner, but I could not pass the information to other legions, and some civilian soldiers who got the news did not follow us. Leave together, but I'm sure the news will spread throughout the army by tomorrow due to the chaos we caused in the camp tonight. "

Davos nodded silently and said with concern: "Sextus, thank you very much for coming to remind us that although we have taken precautions, this is still a great achievement! Before you led the way When civilian soldiers broke out of the camp and fled back to Rome, they had already made a merit. According to the regulations of our "Dionysian Military Law", for soldiers who have made merit, the kingdom will reward more land and other materials.

Today, you have worked hard all day, and you must be very tired. Hurry up and go home first to reunite with your family and sleep well. Tomorrow, I will gather all the people of the city to gather in the square, and personally announce the reward to you, and just announce your appointment together, which will make it more convenient for you to carry out your next mission. Oh, yes, and a house, worthy of a large mansion for your merits. "

Sextus said hastily: "I heard from my father that our family has moved to a large mansion."

"Oh." Davos said with a smile, "Can you find your home tonight? If you can't, stay in the army camp of the First Army tonight, and I will attend the square meeting tomorrow, with rewards and Your family will be happier with the appointment home."

"Your Majesty... I know where the home is, I can find it!" Sextus was a little incoherent.

He hurriedly walked out of the Senate, before reaching out to wipe off the fine sweat on his forehead and letting out a long breath. In his original imagination, the king of Dionia must be a dignified and domineering person, but he did not expect to be so amiable and so caring and enthusiastic about himself, so that he originally questioned Dio The Nia government, and even quarreled about the self-defeating mentality of being imprisoned, but in the end, he almost learned from others and said the king's honorary title, which made him both ashamed and a little confused.

He turned his head and looked at the senate under the dark sky. In the flickering candlelight, the gate that he used to feel sacred and insurmountable, but now he saw it in his eyes, but found that it was so dilapidated.

After a long time, he moved his legs, walked forward, and walked faster and faster...

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"Father, isn't it a bit too risky for the Roman soldiers who have just fled back to the city to pick up their weapons and form a reserve team?" Clotokatax, who had been silently listening just now, waited for Sextus to leave. , asked worriedly.

"You have this vigilance, it's good!" Davos first praised his son, and then explained patiently: "As I said to Asistes before, there are only more than 1,000 people in the Roman reserve team. Even if all of them rebelled, it would not be a storm for the city of Rome, guarded by our more than 40,000 legions. On the contrary, it would be more convenient for us to supervise them by gathering them together for training. Taking this opportunity to show the Romans our tolerance, and using them with confidence and boldness, can make these civilians eliminate the hesitation in their hearts. In addition, there is Heni!"

Davos suddenly remembered something: "Write it down and inform Asistus tomorrow morning that when a meeting is held in the square, bring the families of the Roman nobles too. We will not only reward Sextus, but also Land and dwellings shall also be allocated to those Roman commoners who fled back and applied for citizenship of Dionia."

"Your Majesty, this method is very good!" Henepolis couldn't help but praised: "It can make more Roman civilians in the city affected by this and join us in Dionia, or let more people who have joined Dionia join us. The Roman commoners had to be more faithful to the kingdom in the hatred of the noble families!"

Davos looked at the thoughtful Clotokatax and asked, "Clotto, what do we need to do most now?"

Clotokatax pondered for a while and replied, "...Reinforce Ostia?"

"That's right! Camillous secretly sent an army to attack Ostia, and he must have realized the importance of Ostia to us. Now that the Roman army is facing difficulties, he will definitely attack Ostia with all his strength, although In the past two days, Telis has sent people to report to me that he has been strengthening the defense of Ostia city, but Ostia city wall is not high, and it is too little help for the soldiers defending on the city, and Ostia city is not too high. There are only three reserve battalions from Turii in Yacheng, and these soldiers lack real combat experience like Telis, so I am a little worried!"

Davos paced back and forth with a little worry, and soon stopped: "Kloto, you immediately rush to the camp of the Fifth Legion, let the commander of Legion Georgris lead the five brigades, and quickly go to the other side of the Shibashi Bridge. Take a boat from the pier and rush to Ostia overnight to reinforce Telis! The remaining troops of the Fifth Army are temporarily under the command of the Fourth Army Commander Olivers.”

Clotokatax did not immediately accept the order. He hesitated for a while, and suddenly said loudly: "Father, I request to follow the Fifth Legion to Ostia and participate in the battle!"

Davos was taken aback.

"You can also participate in the battle here, there is no need to go to Ostia." Henipolis advised.

Clotokatax did not speak, but straightened his chest and looked directly at his father with a resolute expression.

Davos felt the eager desire in his bright eyes, he pondered for a while, and said, "You can go, you can, but you must promise me one thing."

"As long as you let me go, I can promise anything!" Clotokatax answered immediately with a happy face.

"You must obey the orders of Ostia's administrator Telis and Legion Commander Georgris, and don't do anything without permission! Can you do it?"

"can!"

"Then go with 50 palace guards."

"Thank you father!" Clotokatax excitedly gave Davos a strong hug, and then quickly walked out of the Senate.

"Your Majesty, I think it's dangerous to let His Highness Cloto go to Ostia alone!" Henipolis urged worriedly.

Davos stared at the exit of the venue and sighed softly: "If the young eagle is always under the care of its parents, it will never learn to fly. It is rare that he has the determination to take risks, so let him go. !"

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That night, candles were also brightly lit in the tent of the Roman camp, and the dictator Camelus was having a tense discussion with his generals.