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'I'm on the left flank, Tarantum on the right, Turii in the middle, it's the same order. However, the two thousand mercenaries of Adriankos, Adrias, and Sesta, as well as the two hundred cavalry, were all sent to the left flank and placed under my command. I will lead more than 4,000 infantry and 200 cavalry to crush the enemy's right flank in the shortest possible time, and it is only a matter of time before I win the whole battle by flanking the enemy's middle in cooperation with the center! Davers said confidently.

"Are you sure that after handing over these two thousand mercenaries and two hundred cavalry to your command, you can defeat the enemy in the shortest possible time?!" Burcos asked, slightly excited.

"There were so many surprises in the battle that I couldn't be sure until I officially engaged. However, in my opinion, this plan is much more likely to win than the one you gave me! Davers tried his best to convince Burkos.

Brokos was silent for a long time and said in a low voice: "But in the hearts of the generals, their plan has a better chance of success...... In any case, I will escalate your suggestion to General Ferres, and it will be up to the General's Executive Committee to decide whether to adopt it. ”

Davers understood the implication of Burkos's words, and a hint of disappointment drifted across his face. But he quickly perked up: "If two thousand mercenaries can't give it to me, two hundred cavalry can always give it to me." ”

Bulkos shook his head: "The two wings of the cavalry division are military traditions, you should know better than me. Moreover, a hundred of them were from Tarantum, and it was impossible for them to leave their countrymen to help and run to your left flank. ”

Davers couldn't help it, thought for a while and said, "How effective are the Tarantum reinforcements?" ”

"It should be strong. Acheta had twice led them to defeat the Mesapi, a race as strong as the Lucanians. Burkos affirmed.

"Acheta......" Davers said resolutely as he read the name, "in that case, then send these two hundred cavalry to the right flank." ”

"Are you sure you're not angry?" Burkos asked, surprised.

"For me, war is the most important thing that determines the rise and fall of a city-state and the fate of countless people! Therefore, for this war, which has nothing to do with me, I am also fully committed to it, without the slightest selfishness and carelessness! However, it is difficult to say about the generals of Turiyi, have they gone to learn more about the composition of the Lucanian coalition army? Have they trained all their troops in advance so that they can work together in battle? ……”

Davers's dissatisfaction was finally vented through one question after another, which made Burkos embarrassed, he felt that Davers was really devoted to this battle, and he wanted to speak several times and stopped, and finally resolutely said: "Davers, don't worry." As soon as I have been to their camp in Dracos, I will rush back and convey your suggestion to Pharyth, and beg him to consider it seriously! ”

As soon as Bulkos left, Davers called Asistes: "How are the brothers doing climbing the stone wall with rope hooks?" ”

"They can already climb the stone wall with ease. Boss, the rope hook you designed is a great tool for climbing! ”

"That's great!" A smile finally appeared on Davers's face: "You go to the market now and tell Mariji that I am going to order another twenty sets of rope hooks, and ask him to urge the blacksmith to finish them in two days as soon as possible!" ”

"Okay, I'll go right away."

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One morning at the end of April 399, just like in the past, the climate was warm, the sun was shining, and the flowers were blooming all over the mountains.

However, the plains of Xubari were full of scouts, and the air was filled with the tension of killing.

The leader of the mercenary army, the Great Tent, stood full of officers, and Davers looked around at the crowd: among them were his old comrades-in-arms, such as Shiros, Antonios, Capus, and others; There are also acquaintances who have just joined, such as Hieronymus, Agacia, etc. Now all of them were solemn, as if they were facing a great enemy, waiting for his instructions.

"The army of the Lucanians has marched towards Turii, and Turriyi has come to inform us that we will immediately go out of camp and join them. Brothers! Davers smiled confidently and said, "The time has come to show these ignorant and arrogant Turi'i people the true power of our Greek expeditionary force soldiers!" ”

"Ho !!" The morale of the officers was high.

"According to the previous deployment, the 5th Heavy Infantry Company led by Shilos and the 3rd Light Infantry Company led by Alponse (consisting of mercenaries from the Byzantine period, with archers and slingers, a total of more than 200 men) remained in the camp to prevent the enemy from attacking at Amendolara. The rest of the troops went out of the camp in order. ”

"Yes!!"

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As Turiy's army left the city, they saw Davers' mercenaries waiting outside the city early.

"This is the Greek Expeditionary Force?! I think that's an exaggeration. You see these soldiers are either squatting or lying on their stomachs, with their spears and shields thrown aside, and they don't look like soldiers at all! "Kunogorata looks sad to pay a lot of money for a low-quality product.

Ferreus was worried about the upcoming war, and he didn't have the heart to argue with Kunogorata about this ordinary military common sense.

At this time, a young man next to him spoke without scruples: "The messenger we sent out to inform them should have just returned, and this army is already standing here waiting for us, which shows that this army's ability to mobilize and carry out orders is very strong!" As for lying on their stomachs and squatting, it is to conserve their physical strength before the war, and it also shows that they are experienced and can be so relaxed when the big war is coming! I now have some belief that they have the ability to hold up the left wing on their own! ”

Kunogorata snorted softly, the young man was a distinguished guest of Turiyi after all, and he had no choice but to keep silent.

At this time, Davers, led by Burcos, galloped towards them.

"General Ferres, mercenary leader Davers salutes you!" Davers saluted solemnly on his horse.

"I've heard Bulkos say it, but I'm still amazed at how young you are! Young Chief, thank you for your help to Turiyi, and let's fight together today! Philis also replied with a solemn salute.

"As you wish, General Philis." Davos agreed, and then turned to Kunogorata, because of Burkos's guidance, he could certainly call out the name accurately: "Salute to you, General Kunogorata!" ”

"Chief Davers, your proposal is very bold, to be honest, I am very impressed, but after discussion, the generals thought it was too risky, so they did not take it, I hope you don't care!" Kunograta apologized slightly, made a point of explaining it, and drove forward and patted Daevs on the shoulder to show closeness.

"The purpose of the pre-war discussions is to gather ideas, and once a decision has been reached, it is necessary to resolutely carry out the order. Rest assured, I am a soldier and have a natural duty to carry out orders! ”

"What a saying, 'It is the natural duty of a soldier to carry out orders'!" The young man exclaimed and offered to introduce himself: "Hello Chief Davers! I am Acheta of Tarantum, and I have always heard the legend of your Greek expeditionary force, and seeing you today did not disappoint me! ”

Davers fixed his eyes, although the young man in front of him was dressed in military uniform, he looked gentle and elegant, and a pair of bright eyes on his face with a sincere smile were slightly profound: "General Acheta (Tarantum is a dual consul, there is no position of 'general', here is just an honorific title), Tarantum is a mathematical and military genius, it is my honor to be able to fight side by side with you!" ”

Davers returned the salute in a friendly manner, and continued: "I think mathematics and military affairs are inextricably linked, each soldier in the array is a point, and countless points form straight lines and squares, and the basic condition for victory is how to make each point play its role to the fullest......"

"You're so right!" Acheta was happy and asked kindly, "Chief Davers also has a study of mathematics?" ”

"I don't know much about mathematics, but I have a lot of respect for the Pythagoreans!" Davers said seriously.

When Acheta saw that he was sincere, she was immediately impressed and prepared to speak again.

Ferreus interrupted, "The leaders of the other mercenaries are coming, now let's clarify our respective responsibilities and unify our orders." ”

Note: Acheta, the second historical figure to appear in this novel, but there are too few historical records about him compared to Xenophon, who said that his range of activities has been in Greater Greece. Perhaps the mathematics reader will be familiar with him, he has great ideas in the fields of classical mathematics and physics, Archimedes used pulleys to build machinery, thwarted the siege of Syracuse, and pulleys were the first research made by Acheta, Archimedes is the master.