"Your Excellency, did you really let the Greeks go like this?" The adjutant on the side asked unwillingly. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

"Spare it?!" Tisaponis glared at him fiercely: "This is the order of the Great King, I have succeeded in driving the Greek barbarians into Ducoa in accordance with his will!" Do you think they're going to be better off next?! ”

Pointing to the mountains in front of him, Tisafnis said fiercely: "The steep and narrow mountain roads, the snake-infested mountains and forests, and the murderous Dukeya mountain people will devour their courage!" Even if they barely get past Dukia, there is still an army of Ojuntas waiting for them ahead! Even if Ojuntas can't stop them, they will meet the Calubians, the Caldans, the Macronians...... Let these barbarians fight each other! I think how many Greek barbarians can return to Greece in the end?! ”

He sneered, and added, "We don't have to spend our time and energy here, Asia Minor still has important things to do." Withdrawal! Get back! He shouted very dryly, and then turned his horse around, unintentionally seeing the expressionless face of Ariros not far away, he was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked back at the rolling mountains again: it turned out that the capture of the leader of the Greek mercenaries was already a great achievement. When all went well, he had a new idea, which led to the death of Mithradat and Artauzus, and the casualties of more than 10,000 soldiers, which greatly reduced his merits. Next, I hope that the Greeks will be wiped out in the mountains as they think, so that they can relieve their hatred!

But can it really be done?

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The mercenaries arrived at the edge of the Dukya Mountains on the second day and set up camp, and the rest of the operation depended on the success of Mariji's mission to the Dukya tribe.

Davos and the other chieftains carried Marigi to the mountain pass, accompanied by dozens of soldiers led by Shiros, who drove several pack carts loaded with armor, shields, and spears that the mercenaries had taken from the dead Persian soldiers, all of which lacked weapons and equipment for the Dukya hill people, as well as a dozen Dukeya, mainly slaves that Davers had had sent Mersis from the Persian villages.

"Marigi, it's all up to you!" Davers gave him a strong hug, then whispered in his ear, "If things don't go well, get out as soon as possible, and Shilos will help you escape back." It doesn't matter if the negotiation fails, we can still break in, your safety is the most important thing. ”

Mariji was stunned for a moment, looked at the other leaders behind Davers, and then said loudly: "Don't worry, with these weapons, with those Dukeyans, our negotiations are already half successful!" I've done a lot of dealings with the leader of this tribe, Commollo, and I know him well. He has always been very ambitious, trying his best to make his tribe strong, monopolizing the trade route between the mountains of Armenia, Duqya and Medes, so he has fought with the surrounding tribes, and I believe that our proposal will be very interesting to him! ”

"I hope so." Timasong stepped forward and urged in a stiff tone: "You'd better hurry up, don't forget, we can only wait for you here for one day!" ”

Marigi looked at him and didn't say anything more.

Davers also ignored Timason, and instead stepped forward to give Shilos a stronger hug. For Shiros, who strongly requested to go and tried to persuade him many times to no avail, Davers knew that his choice was right, and only this most powerful henchman as an entourage would make Marigi fully believe that Davos would not give up on them easily if any situation arises.

Davers, taking gratitude to himself, said to Shiros, "Come back safely, brother!" ”

Shilos stepped back and gave a solemn military salute.

Davers watched them walk into the forest until the dense trees completely obscured them......

"It feels strange that we have been driven here by the Persians, and that we have to rely on a Persian to help us out of a dangerous situation." Cleano said in a strange tone.

"Don't think so much, Criano. We're all hoping that this Persian will succeed now, aren't we? Zantiparis said lightly.

"Perhaps this is the arrangement of the gods, who are happy to enjoy this wonderful clash of fates." Xenophon's eyes were full of anticipation: "And now we have to be patient. ”

"In addition to waiting, be ready to fight." Chrysopes reminds everyone. With that, he turned around and went back to the camp.

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On this day, the mercenary leaders forbade all their soldiers to go out to prevent the marauding and idle mercenaries from clashing with the mountain people of Dukoya, thus affecting their plans, and also to keep the whole army on guard against attacks from Duqa or Persians.

But nothing happened on this day. Only occasionally a few Dukya hill dwellers, dressed in fur jackets and with red stripes painted on their faces, roamed around the camp with hatchets in their hands and bows and arrows on their backs.

The soldiers watched and judged.

In contrast to the relaxed nature of the soldiers, the leaders had been nervously worried about whether the plan would be accepted by the Ducoyans, especially Davers, who had not slept well all night.

Until the next morning, Assistes broke into the tent and shook him awake: "Marigi is back!" ”

Davers was so excited that he lost all his sleep.

"Chief, the leader of the Dukia tribe, Commorro, has followed my advice and is willing to form an alliance with us!" Behind Assistes came the excited shouts of Marigi.

"Great!" Davers jumped to his feet, put his hands on Marigi's shoulders, and said happily: "You saved the entire mercenary, and all the Greek soldiers have to thank you!" ”

A smile appeared on Marigi's face, and then he looked embarrassed: "Shiros, they didn't come back, because Comoros had to entertain them well. ”

Davos was stunned for a moment, he heard the strangeness of Mariji's voice, and asked with an ugly face, "Hostage?" ”

Mariji hurriedly explained, "Yes, for safety, because Comoros is going to personally negotiate an alliance with the leaders!" ”

Davers's face softened slightly, and he asked urgently, "At what time?" What location? ”

"Originally, he wanted you to go to the cottage to negotiate, but I refused. I argued with reason, and was threatened by him with a knife several times. Finally, after much debate, it was settled at the foot of the mountain forest in front of it, and the time was this afternoon. Mariji stressed the hardships of his negotiations.

"This afternoon...... At the foot of the mountain ahead......" Davers pondered, then raised his eyebrows and said, "It seems that this Commorro is in a desperate mood to form an alliance!" ”

"Yes, Chief!" Mariji's face is colorful.

"So what are you waiting for! Come with me to Kerrysops and them! With that, the doctor strode out.

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In the afternoon, Chrysops, Criano, and Davers, led by Marigi, led fifty Spartan warriors to the foot of the mountain. In order to prevent a repeat of the mistake of Clearcus and his gang being wiped out, the rest of the mercenary leaders led their troops in a mountain pass a mile away from the foot of the mountain.

"Right there." Marigi pointed ahead: not far away in the meadow there was a stump larger than the round shield of a Greek soldier, the section was polished smooth and flat, half a man high, and several wooden piers were placed around it, and next to the stake there was a curved path that extended up into the depths of the mountain......

"This Dukeya leader is a man with a heart." As the initiator of this plan, Davers had to show faith in it, so he was the first to walk over, brush away the dust and fallen leaves from the wooden sund, and sit down.

Chrysops also sat down calmly.

Cyano looked around for a moment before slowly sitting down.

Marigi stood directly beside Davers.

At this time, it was already late autumn. When marching in the Tigris valley before, the climate was relatively warm. When we arrived in the Dukeya Mountains, the weather turned cooler, the grass began to wither and yellow, the mountain wind blew, the leaves kept falling, and a thick layer was laid on the ground.

Callopus looked up at the branches that were beginning to be bare, and said worriedly: "We must pass through this mountain area as soon as possible, otherwise winter will come, and the mountains will be even colder, and the soldiers will not have thick clothes to keep warm......"

Chrysops's words reminded Davers that he had never thought about it before, to be honest.

By the time the three of them began to discuss how to cope with the arrival of winter, the Dukeya mountain people arrived: dozens of sturdy men in the prime of life, and an old man dressed in strange costumes.