Davers's heart moved again.

"Olivers, I don't think it's possible to do what you said, count the time, unless Shilos can break through Laos in one day, reach Knappetia by boat at once, and then attack Trina soon...... We're all battle-hardened people, could such a situation possib?! Antonios expressed serious doubts about Oliver's speculation.

"Even if it's impossible, we should have a decisive battle with the Syracuse here, as soon as possible, to create an opportunity for Shilos to surprise the enemy's rear!" Amintas took the opportunity to say.

"If we hastily fight here, if we are defeated...... What's the point of Shiros even if he takes Trina back! Cappuz reminded.

"How could our legions be defeated!" Amintas roared.

……

The Legion Commanders in the Great Tent argued fiercely.

In addition to Alexis, the commander of the 3rd Legion, who was far away in the Lucania area, and the former Legion Commander Shiros, who was still in Laos, this big tent brought together all the commanders of the 1st Legion, Antonios, the 2nd Legion, Amintas, the 2nd Legion, the 4th Legion, Epitens, the Acting Commander of the 5th Legion, Phellisius, the 6th Legion, Olivers, the Commander of the 6th Legion, the Commander of the 7th Legion, Matonis, and the Spear Brigade Commander Capus (former Legion), There is also the former corps commander Hieronymus, who hurried to arrive at dusk yesterday with 5,000 Lucanian reservists, and it can be said that the big tent is star-studded.

In the past, these high-ranking generals with rich war experience had the support of a combat-ready army and a tight Ionian military system, and faced the enemy with a question of how to attack. But today, with the exception of the taciturn Hieronymus, everyone has their own opinions, and even some of them have developed to the point of cursing people in disregard of the past fighting friendship, which just shows their fear of the Syracuse army across the river, after all, this is a force with nearly 10,000 more soldiers than the Dionian army, and has also experienced countless battles, and has also had a powerful commander. They know very well in their hearts that this is not an army that can be easily defeated.

At the same time, the Legion Commanders were arguing, and because Davers never expressed his opinion, it was not that he was pretending to be reserved, but that he had not made up his mind, so he did not stop the fierce debate among the Legion Commanders, hoping that this collision of ideas would help him sort out some ideas. Although the Dionian fleet already had an absolute advantage in the battle between the two armies, he would not be arrogant enough to think that the same was true on the land side. For such a war that is related to the rise and fall of their respective countries and the life and death of the people, even if he has made a lot of careful preparations, he still needs to be calm and cautious.

At this time, the captain of the guard, Maltius, came in and reported: "Your Majesty, there are several messengers from Crotone and Trina on the other side. ”

The Legionnaires stopped arguing and looked at Davers in unison.

Davos groaned for a moment and asked a crucial question: "Although the city of Crotone was burned, the cavalry of Syracuse was still cruising on the other side, how did they get here?" ”

"I heard from the officers who accompanied me that it seems that the Syracuse did not intercept them." Martius said.

"Your Majesty, this is clearly a conspiracy of the Syracuse people!" Antonios reminded loudly.

"Is it a conspiracy, and we won't save our allies?!" Amintas asked loudly.

Davers glanced at them both and asked his captain of the guard, "Did you ask them what they were here for?" ”

"Of course I'm here for help." Martius showed a hint of disdain, and then felt that it was disrespectful to the allies in this way, and hurriedly said with a straight face: "Oh, they also said that there is not much water in the Acropolis, and it will not last for a few days. ”

Davers nodded, lost in thought.

Everyone's eyes moved as Davers paced, but no one spoke, so as not to disturb Davers's thoughts.

After a while, Davers stopped and looked at Maltius: "You go out and tell the messengers, let them go back, I will not meet them." ”

Everyone was stunned.

Phellisius just shouted, "Your Majesty—"

Davers waved his hand and said with a firm expression: "I have already made a decision, don't say it again!" ”

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"Have you confessed to the Crotone people you have captured?" Dionysius asked when he saw Astagras coming in.

"My lord, they all said that Davers didn't even meet them, so they drove them away."

"Didn't see them at all?! Are you sure they're telling the truth? Dionysius was skeptical.

"Of course, I can be sure. Several of them were so frightened by my torture instruments that they were dying, and they didn't dare to lie. Astargrass said confidently, grinning.

Dionysius thought for a moment and said with a sneer: "Put them all back, and let the Crotone people in the Acropolis know how much they expect the Dioonians to fear us in Syracuse and dare not cross the river to come to their rescue!" ”

"Yes, sir." Astargrass turned and walked out.

"It seems that the Dioonians will not engage in battle with us. My lord, what are we going to do next? Fasipesas asked with some concern.

Dionysius did not answer immediately, but turned to look at the silent man in the corner of the tent: "Phoebidas, what do you think the new king of Dionya wants to do?" ”

"How can I guess what's going on in the heart of a cunning man like you?" Phoebedasjan said bluntly and sarcastically: "According to the way we Spartans, either attack or retreat, and we will not hesitate too much. ”

Dionysius did not show displeasure at Phoebitas' taunt, he turned to look at intelligence officer Androstini: "How's the situation with Bruti?" ”

"My lord, since the patriarch of Dionia, Sedorum, took office as the governor of Cosenza, he used bloody means to suppress the tribes that wanted to rebel, and also summoned the leaders of the tribes, and tortured and killed Petaru and Bergarm in front of them, and now none of the tribes of Bruti dare to come forward to express their dissatisfaction with Dionia. For this reason, my subordinates have not found any good way to do it for the time being......"

In the end, Androstini's voice became weaker and weaker, and the performance of the Great Greek intelligence service under his command was really unsatisfactory recently: first, the sudden military control of the Sixth Army after it was stationed in Crimesa caused him to lose a lot of effective men, and at the same time cut off the news of Crimesa; Then the general martial law imposed on Turiyi made him no longer aware of anything in the heart of Dionia; When the naval battle was lost, he was still reprimanded by Dionysius, and now even Bruti, the only one who knew the situation, his subordinates could no longer play any role......

"I'm asking you about the movement of the Dionian army in the Bruti region!" Dionysius glared at him and asked impatiently.

Still in a cold sweat, Androstini hurriedly said, "Since that Dionian senator named Hilorimus has recruited 5,000 Lucanian warriors to go to Turiyi; After another senator, Shiros, led more than 2,000 men to Laos, there was no more movement of troops in the Bruti area, and Bruti's army supply seemed to have dried up somewhat. ”

"What about Laos?" This is what Dionysius is most concerned about,

"Due to the strict blockade of the entire mountain road by the Vigs, our men have no way of detecting the situation of Laos, and there is no news from the spies in Laos City......"

As soon as Androstini finished speaking, Fasipesas said, "My lord. Laos is also a big city on the west coast of Great Greece, and Arobmas has ruled Laos for many years, and the Dionians want to capture Laos City, I'm afraid it won't be so easy. ”

Although Dionysius did not answer, he agreed with this view in his heart. In this way, at least he does not have to worry about the rear for the time being, so he does not need to think about the withdrawal of the army to Siriting for the time being.

Dionysius knew very well in his heart: giving up Crotone, which had been captured at great sacrifices, and retreating to Siritin, would not only greatly demoralize the soldiers and cause dissatisfaction among the generals, but also mean that Syracuse would abandon the offensive since the landing, and take a defensive position, giving up the initiative of the Dionians in the war, which would only make the situation of the Syracuse army in Greater Greece worse over time, so Dionica must be forced to fight again as soon as possible!

"Fasipesas, you immediately lead 2,000 men with bellies and ballistas to fire rockets and fires at the Acropolis of Crotone on the hill!" Dionysius gave the order, and the generals and ministers in the tent were stunned.

"My lord, there is a temple of Apollo in the Acropolis!" Damocles reminded loudly.

"I don't think Apollo would have allowed Hades to occupy Turriyi for a long time, so he blessed us to capture Crotone in a short time, and allowed us to burn the city of Crotone, and now of course he doesn't care too much about our slightest offense to his temple......" Dionysius sneered in his heart, but patiently enlightened them on the surface: "Besides, I don't intend to burn the Acropolis, but just want to make the Crotone people panic, consume their water, and force them to ask for help from Dionya again." ”

Dionysius's order was swiftly executed, and dozens of ballistas and bows were carried down the hill by thousands of Syracuse soldiers, who began to shoot fireballs and rockets into the acropolis.

In order to conserve water, the frightened people of Crotone carried soil to extinguish the fire, which also caused many people to be burned.

With the deliberate indulgence of the Syracusens, they again sent messengers to Dionya for help, and crossed the Neto without incident, but Davers's reply was still "No! ”

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