It is said that it is to collect grain, but in fact it is to rob by force. Since Rome and its allies often fought together, they already had a more professional logistical support system, with special quartermasters to prepare food, and the main source of food came from the unified transfer of the Senate and the provision of a certain amount of grain by the allies according to the covenant. However, the Roman army also often requisitioned food in enemy-occupied areas, which could serve the purpose of weakening the enemy and strengthening itself.

But now Camillus was clearly aware that these scattered infantry squadrons were most likely the target of the Dionian cavalry attack: "Frius, we had better prepare the light infantry, as soon as we find that the Dionian cavalry has rounded the north side of our camp and attacked our returning soldiers, we will immediately send out a light infantry brigade to drive the enemy away and pick up the returning boys." ”

Frius said disapprehantly: "The Dionian cavalry is likely to have come from Selscher, and it is nearly 40 miles from Selscher to us, and no matter how strong the Dionian cavalry is, after traveling such a long distance, it is impossible to have the strength to harass our soldiers further north." ”

"We don't know the Dionians, but don't underestimate them! It's always a good idea to prepare a little bit beforehand. Camillus patiently reminded.

"Okay, I'll arrange it." Frius said with a shrug.

He was about to turn around and leave the tent, when the guards hurriedly came in: "Two military and political officials, there are a lot of black cavalry on the south side of the barracks!" ”

Camillus and Frius tightened their hearts and hurried out of the tent.

In the camp, the news that "the cavalry was attacked by unknown cavalry" was spreading, causing a commotion among the soldiers, many of whom were talking about the matter and asking Camillus and Frius who were passing by.

How could they answer, and walked quickly to the south of the camp, under the wall, where the walkway was already full of soldiers, and they looked curiously out of the camp and whispered something.

The two climbed the watchtower and looked out: they saw hundreds of black-armored cavalry hundreds of meters away, lined up in a relatively neat queue, among which several large flags were held high, and the tips of which exuded dazzling golden light. They stood quietly, and although there were only a hundred horses, they gave people a feeling that could not be underestimated.

"I heard that the banner of the Dionian army is inlaid with a golden statue of their god, and it seems that this is indeed the cavalry of Dionia!" Frius said with a solemn expression.

Camillus did not speak, his eyes fixed on the generals in the middle of the Dionian cavalry with bright hats on the crowns of their helmets, speculating on the purpose of the Dionians' presence in front of the barracks.

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At this moment, Amintas was in the midst of this group of cavalry, carefully observing the layout of the Roman military camp.

"A little further on." As he spoke, Amintas drove his horse forward, and the cavalry had to hurry to follow.

There was an uproar in the Roman camp.

"Legion Commander, you can't go any further!" Adjutant Lala reminded loudly.

"Aristonos, you are the son of Scombras (Scombras, though the oldest in the Senate, was often vehemently attacked in the meeting room against his opponents, and was once nicknamed 'The Growler.') ), inherited his bravery. Amintas quipped with a relaxed expression: "Could it be that after staying in the staff for a while, your courage is gone?!" ”

After listening to this, Printors, who was next to him, did not react on his face.

Aristonos didn't have the heart to laugh, he said urgently: "Commander, I'm worried about your safety!" ”

"It's still far from the enemy's camp, and we're all on horseback." Amintas smiled and turned his head to look to the side: "If the enemy's cavalry rushes out, Ledes, your cavalry will protect me, right?" ”

The commander of the First Cavalry Legion, Ryders, said seriously: "Judging from the previous battles we have with the Roman cavalry, their cavalry is far from being our opponent, so don't worry, even if there are more cavalry from their camp, I can guarantee that you will be returned to the camp safely." ”

"Haha, I'll just wait for your words! Our cavalry has the upper hand, and that's good news! Amintas laughed as he observed the Roman barracks.

It didn't take long for the smile on his face to disappear, and although the Romans had a great advantage in the battle against the Wolsey, it was clear that they had not let their guard down, and their camp was by no means hastily built: the deer bars densely arranged under the wall, the trenches that surrounded the entire camp, and the towering watchtowers immediately behind the wall, which were every twenty or thirty meters, and the earthen ramparts and wooden walls stood so high that he could not see the inside of the camp at all.

Aside from not knowing whether there were traps outside the camp, Amintas felt that the defense of this Roman camp could not be underestimated just by looking at it from the outside, so he frowned and muttered in a low voice: "This camp is not easy to attack." ”

At this time, Printolls said solemnly: "Commander, there is one more point that needs our attention! In the short time before we arrived at the camp, it was covered with soldiers. Pointing to the dense but unkempt Roman soldiers on the wooden wall ahead, Printors reminded Amintas: "This shows that this Roman army is well trained!" It would be very difficult to take their camp and destroy this Roman army before their troops could converge! The casualties of the First Legion will never be low! ”

Amintas was silent for a moment, then said, "Then fight with them!" ”

"Amintas, now that the Romans are probably aware of the arrival of our army, will they dare to go out of camp to fight us and the Wolsey?!" Ryders reminded tactfully.

"Gotta try!" Amintas said as he said it, and in his heart he felt that this possibility was not too great, because they had already circled the Roman camp for most of the time, and found that everything was basically the same, with no obvious defects. Through the observation of the camp, he already had a first understanding of the characteristics and style of this Roman army and its generals: it was a cautious, conscientious and down-to-earth army!

Could it really be that you can only stay in the camp to defend against the attack of the large army after the Romans converge?! Amintas was unwilling.

Just as he was about to turn his horse back to the place where he was to build his camp, a scout arrived from the northwest: "Report to the commander of the Ryders corps, that several Roman troops have been found looting food in the village of Wolsey ahead, and the captain of the brigade, Agomis, asks if he wants to destroy them?" (According to the establishment of the Dionian cavalry, a cavalry regiment of 2,000 men was under the jurisdiction of four brigades, each with 500 men; A brigade has five companies under its jurisdiction, and one company has 100 people; And a company has ten squads and a squad of ten people. ）”

"How many enemies are there?" Ryders asked.

"About 200 enemies." The Detective replied.

"If you don't eat the fat meat in your mouth, is Yagomis stupid?!" Ryders immediately said, "You tell your captains to destroy them as much as possible!" ”

"Yes!" The detective rode his horse and wanted to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Amintas shouted to stop him: "Did you only see those 200 or so enemies? Or are there only these 200 or so enemies outside the camp? ”

Amintas's question was a bit distorted, but the cavalryman understood, he pointed to the northwest, and said: "Commander Amintas, our brigade is in this direction, and we haven't searched for other places. ”

Amintas immediately turned to look at Ryders, "Old friend, I need your help!" Send these cavalrymen behind you, find out how many Roman soldiers are looting food in this area, and report back to me quickly!" ”

"Okay." Ryders did not refuse, he immediately turned around and gave the task to the cavalry.

"Captain Amintas, are you trying to lure their large army out with these Roman soldiers?" Printors' mind reacted quickly, and he roughly guessed what Amintas was trying to do.

Amintas glanced at him and said a little excitedly: "We can't do nothing, watching the Romans converge, when the time comes, a large army of 50,000 people will press over, and the First Legion will not be able to stop it no matter how powerful it is!" ”

Under his gaze, Printors nodded in agreement.

"Aristonos!" Amintas turned back to his lieutenant and said, "Send the scouts to inform the brethren of the First Legion that they should stop camping, put on their armor, take their weapons, and march in formation to the Roman camp, waiting for my orders at any time." ”

"Yes!" Aristonos replied excitedly.

At this time, Rydes had already sent some cavalry, and after hearing Amintas's order, he had to remind: "The situation is not completely clear, you should not make such a big move first, in case there are only more than 200 enemies there, in case the Roman army in the camp will not come out of the camp at all, you will not only work in vain, but also suffer from the complaints of the soldiers!" ”

"They dare!" Amintas's eyes widened, and then he said in a firm tone: "Wait until everything is understood, and then prepare, I'm afraid it'll be too late!" I'm afraid we only have this one chance, and it is possible for the Romans to fight in the field! ”

"I agree with Captain Amintas, we have to give it a try. If the final situation is not what we think, it is a big deal to let the soldiers stay in the city of Polyfnonam tonight, and then build the camp tomorrow. Printors said that he found one of Amintas's characteristics: the commander of the regiment had a strong desire to fight, and did not let go of any small fighter.

He continued: "In addition, we need to warn the Volsi forces in Polyfnum and Setia that we need to join forces with them to defeat the Romans in the camp once they do kill them. ”

"I'm only in charge of fighting the Romans, and you're in charge of all the other tedious things, how about it?" Amintas asked dryly.