Chapter 17: The Legion and the Presentation of the Flag (2)

"It was a moment of anger. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Actually, Shilos is a very good person, and he is very modest, and he often asks me questions. Anticles said bluntly: "What's more, my two new sons-in-law are new citizens, especially the eldest son-in-law is the captain of the detachment!" See, there's ...... over there. That tall man in the white helmet is my eldest son-in-law! ”

"I said Anticles, what is a detachment captain! How many people do you care! I think at the beginning, you and I were even captains. Strombori disagreed.

"That's different, we were appointed by the consuls because of our noble status. However, according to Trotiras, the Archon of Davos stipulated that 'the captain of the detachment must be experienced in battle, and must be approved by the soldiers, elected by them, and approved by his superiors before he can be appointed.' This is why he can command his soldiers who are equally experienced and arrogant. Anticles said proudly.

Strompori stopped talking, no matter how provocative he was, he couldn't deny the strength of the soldiers of the Persian expeditionary force, and he was able to lead them, and his natural ability was not ordinary.

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Christoya looked at Davers, who was standing tall in the middle of the square amid the cheers, and her eyes were confused: this was the husband she had chosen in the midst of the war, and it turned out that her vision was right, and Davers had achieved his ideal!

"Your Excellency is so imposing!" A crisp voice woke her up, and she didn't have to look back to know it was Andrea. A few days ago, Christoya learned Andrea's story during a casual chat with Davers, and was moved by her infatuation, so she asked Andrea to be a helper on the grounds of running a bank and lack of manpower. Andrea readily agreed, and soon the two became friends. And with Mrs. Davers Christoya as a shield, others have much less gossip and eyes on Andrea.

"Why do you fall in love with Davers?" Christoya teased.

"Madam, don't laugh at me." Andrea said with disgust.

"I've heard that Davers ordered the Lucanians to come and watch the ceremony as well. How about I ask Davers to arrange for you to meet with him when that's over? Christoya said seriously.

Andrea generously thanked her: "Thank you, ma'am! ”

Christoya looked back at her and spoke, "Are you really going to wait for him for five years?" ”

Andrea nodded without hesitation.

Christoya sighed, remembered what Davers had said, and said: "Then you should persuade Bagul to manage his people well, not to make mistakes, and to conscientiously complete the various tasks assigned by the city-state, and if the city-state has any big action, actively participate in it, strive to make merit, and shorten the five-year period as soon as possible!" ……”

Andrea nodded heavily.

Christoya caressed her face with emotion: "Sister really hopes that your wait will not be too long, and your wish will finally come true!" ”

Andrea bit her lip and sobbed.

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The military officer, Phellisius, stepped forward and said in a loud voice: "Now on behalf of the Senate, I announce the formation of the First Legion of Amendolara!" The Legion Commander is Davers, the Archon for Life! ”

The audience roared with joy.

"Flag of the First Legion!"

The military horn sounded, and the square was solemn.

Phellisius looked solemn and held a four-meter-long flag in both hands. Davers respectfully took it with both hands, held it high, and slowly circled the platform.

Mersis shouted from the sidelines: "See! That's what I spent several days trying to design and urging people to do, beautiful?!! ”

"You designed it?" Doubts were written all over Mariji's face.

Mersis laughed dryly: "I said I slipped my mouth, it was Davers who designed the flags, but without me, these flags would not have been made so quickly!" ”

The soldiers held their breath and looked up at the golden flag in the air, at the top of the flag was a brass statue of Hades holding a double-strand fork (no way, Amendolara is now poor, so he can only use brass temporarily), the statue is surrounded by a red fluffy flag, and then down the straight flagpole is covered with a straight square of red wool and linen mixed with heavy fabric, the flag is embroidered with golden Greek "First Legion", and the other side is painted with a gold star in the center, and Davers is pointing to this gold star, and said loudly to the soldiers in the audience: " Brothers of the First Legion, this Venus represents your annihilation of the Lucanian Tribal Alliance and the recovery of Amendolara, and it is unique as the founder of the new Legion of Amendolara! ”

The soldiers cheered loudly, straightened their chests, and looked at the shining banner of Venus, their eyes full of pride.

"Next, every time you win a big victory, a gold star will be drawn on it, so that the people will remember your deeds! I want you to keep the stars all over this legionary banner with your constant victories! Davers's ardent expectation caused the soldiers to cheer excitedly: "Hooray!"

"Wan Sheng!!"

"Wansheng !!"

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The morale of the soldiers in the square was at its peak.

"I've never heard of such a military flag in the decades since I joined the city-state battle! This is a morale-boosting way! As a citizen soldier, what an honor it must be to fight under such a military flag!! Anticles looked at the banner with great longing.

"I heard that the top of this banner is inlaid with a statue of Hades, which is Davers's subtle declaration that he is the patron of Hades!" Strompori said dissatisfied.

"Isn't it true that many people think this is true!" Anticles said disapprerovingly, holding the severed end of his right hand with his left hand, and said with a sigh: "What's more, Hades is on our side, bringing death to the enemy, which is a good thing!" It can be expected that our First Legion will become a terrible army! It's a pity I can't fight under the banner of the Immortal! ”

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"Please Martius, the standard-bearer of the First Legion, come to the stage to receive the flag!" Phellisius shouted.

The usually bold captain of the guard, Martius, couldn't help but be a little nervous at the moment, he tightened his armor again, straightened his helmet again, and walked up to the stage with a solemn expression, stood in front of Davers with his feet, and slammed his right fist into his left chest.

Davers also returned the military salute and said in a loud voice: "The Legion Standard-bearer is the bravest soldier in the whole army, and it is the highest honor!" I hope that you will hold high the battle flag on the battlefield, no matter how much danger you encounter ahead, always move forward, and inspire the whole army to win! ”

Maltius solemnly took the military flag and solemnly swore an oath: "Hades is above, I, Martius, will love the military flag as if I loved my own eyes, and will always move forward and never retreat!" ”

Amid the cheers, Martonis muttered quietly: "If I hadn't been the company commander, this standard-bearer would have been mine!" ”

"Next, please ask the captain of the first brigade, Kapus, to come to the stage to accept the flag of the first brigade!"

Before Kapos could move, the soldiers behind him began to urge, "Captain, hurry up!" Hurry up and pick up the flag! ……”

Cappus walked onto the stage unhurriedly.

Davers took the flag from the guards, held it in his hand, and said to Cappus in a serious voice: "The first brigade of the legion is an example for the whole legion, the elite of the elite!" In battle, where it is most difficult and where it is most dangerous, the 1st Brigade must rise to the occasion and open the door to victory for the whole army! Hope you keep that in mind! ”

"The First Brigade of the First Legion will definitely not let you down, Lord Archon, the First Brigade will always be the spear of the whole army!" Kaps's tone was as hard and powerful as a golden stone.

He took the flag of the First Brigade and examined it carefully: unlike the Legionary Banner, it was topped by an iron statue of Tanatos, the god of death under Hades Hades, who was armed with a sword, dressed in a black robe, with his wings outstretched, and his face hideous. The flagpole below the statue also features a red banner with the words "First Brigade of the First Legion" embroidered on the upper of the shoe, and a gold star on the reverse......

Kapus waved the flag, and the soldiers of the first brigade in the audience thundered with joy.

Next on stage was Dracos, the captain of the 2nd Brigade, who had not yet recovered from his injuries and was still wearing bandages, but he was still fully armed. As he staggered onto the stage, the soldiers in the audience cheered with encouragement.

Looking at this tough guy who had fought with him, Davers asked with concern, "Drax, are you okay?" ”

"The doctor said it was fine." Dracos's expression was calm, facing Davers, who had beaten him before, and now he only had respect in his heart: "Thank you, Lord Archon, for your concern!" ”

"The battle with the Lucanian coalition gave me a glimpse of the bravery of the soldiers of the second brigade. But to be honest, there is still a big gap between you and the first brigade. I hope that in your future training, you will restrain them in accordance with military law, train them, and let them catch up as soon as possible! Davers said with high expectations.

"Don't worry, Lord Consul, the Second Brigade won't lose to anyone!" Drax said categorically.

When Hieronymus, the captain of the third brigade, came to power, Davers didn't say anything more, because he knew that Hieronymus would definitely train his brigade desperately.

When Epitenis, the captain of the Seventh Brigade, came to power, the nimble captain took the initiative to ask Davers: "My lord, you see that my brigade has the smallest number of people, and there are still 400 people left to fill the strength. May I send to Thrace, Crete, and Rhodes to recruit some light shieldmen, archers, and slingers? ”

"To be a freeman in Amendolara?" Davers asked rhetorically, smirking.

"Of course, I started as a freedman, and then I applied to become a citizen of Amendora in a few years, as required by your previous proposal in the Senate, Your Excellency." Epitenis laughed.

Davers was happy to see that happen, but he reminded Epitenis.