Chapter XVIII Objectives
"Card ...... Is Casteron a big city? Assistes asked curiously. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ ο½ο½ο½ο½
The guide shook his head and said, "A small city, built by the former people of Xubaris, and now it is independent. β
Hearing this, Davers looked south at Zhuma and sighed: I think that in the beginning, the sphere of influence of Sybaris stretched as far north as Amendolara and south as CastelΓ³n...... Such a powerful city-state was destroyed by Crotone, which was weaker than it! It really responded to the saying "born in sorrow, died in peace".
After a long time, Davers said, "Go back." β
When the guide was gone, Davers said to Ashistes and Ryders, "Have you ever seen what it is like for a hound to meet a bear?" β
The two men shook their heads. You must know that there are no bears in Greece itself, and when they arrived in the Dukea Mountains, they learned that there are such strong land animals in the world.
"The fur on its whole body will stand up, revealing its sharp teeth, desperately shouting at the male, and making a pounce posture, in fact, it knows that it can't beat the bear, it just wants to show its strength, let the bear know that it is not ......easy to mess with," Davers had seen in an online video in his previous life, and it was meaningful to say it at this time.
After all, Assistes was young, and combined with what he saw today, he quickly reacted: "Chief, are you talking about...... The Lucanians of Amendolara? β
"The Lucanians of Amendolara wanted to scare us away, but instead exposed their ideas and strength, and I estimate that there are only more than a thousand warriors in the city!" Davers affirmed.
Ryders also understood at this time, and said excitedly: "Chief...... Chief, are you ready to lead us to Amendolala?!! β
Asistes' eyes widened, after all, they had all attended a secret military meeting before coming to Great Greece, and they knew in their hearts what the real purpose of the mercenaries was.
"Brothers, before any plan is implemented, eat it in your stomach and not confide in it! Otherwise, let the soldiers know, and if we don't spread the word, the Turiyi will stop us, the Lucanians will be on guard, and other forces will sabotage our plans, for they won't want a strange group from outside to take root here! Do you understand!! Davers solemnly warned.
"Understood!!" The two nodded in reply.
"I decided to cover my mouth when I went to bed." Assistes also made a joke.
Looking at the two of them with excited faces, Davers said solemnly: "Now I have a task to hand over to the two of you." Ryders! β
"In!"
"You have to report to me once a day with your men to monitor the movements of the Lucanian camp to the west and the city of Amendora to the north. At the same time, it is necessary to do everything possible to find out the defense of the city of Amendolara, the more detailed the better, but not to let the Lucanians in the city notice, can it be done? β
"Yes!" Ryders gave a powerful military salute.
"Acystes!"
"In!"
"You secretly searched for the escaped citizen of Amendolara, and when you found him, you did everything you could to bring him to our camp without letting the Turii know."
"Understood!"
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Burcos listened carefully to the guide's account of the two days of his company with Davers, and he was somewhat surprised by how seriously Davers scouted the surroundings of Turiyi. In his impression, even the Spartan Criandridas, who had been called a famous general by Turiyi, did not personally scout like Davers, or even face the enemy alone.
He couldn't help but ask, "Moraes, what do you think of Davers?" β
Morath thought for a moment and said, "Master, the leader of Davers is very good to people! β
As an Egyptian slave, although Burkos regarded him as a confidant, the contempt for him was evident in the eyes of the other citizens of Turiyi, but he did not feel it in Davers, who always spoke to him as an equal, never commanding.
Bulkos nodded, he also thought so, don't look at Davers as a mercenary, but he is a very cultivated person.
"What else?" He asked again.
"Hmm...... He's been thinking about it...... Asking questions made me a little confused, and I felt that he was a bit mysterious. Morath continued.
Strangely, Burkos had felt this way before. He still thought that he was thinking too much, after all, Davers was not yet twenty years old, could it be the temperament of a "god-favored"? He laughed dumbly, he didn't quite believe the rumors that had been circulating among the mercenaries.
"And he's so bold that he doesn't seem to be afraid of the Lucanians at all!" Moraes said.
"He's a man who's seen the big scenes of war! Besides, charging in front of the battle and guarding behind in the retreat is the performance of a famous general. That's what Criandridas did. But Davers is only nineteen years old! Burcos sighed, remembering the Acheta he had visited with Phares in the morning, a young nobleman from Tarantum who was also very young, and when he first met him, he was lying on the ground trying to calculate something, and the rumors that he was the most gifted member of the Pythagorean school were probably true. The young nobleman from across the bay not only had no arrogance, but was also gentle and courteous, and he was also willing to do his best to assist Turii in repelling the Lucanians.
Acheta's promise is precious! You know, before coming to Turiyi, he had led several expeditions on his own, repelling the fierce Mesapi who had invaded Tarantum's territory. Although he was not very good at talking, it could be seen that the Tarantum soldiers definitely looked at this young commander with genuine respect, similar to the attitude of the mercenary soldiers towards Davers, these are two young men of extraordinary talent! Why didn't Turiyi do it? Thinking of Cleandrias' son Aherodoax, Bulkos felt lost at the same time, and suddenly thought: Is it possible to discuss with Phaelis and make Davers a citizen of Turiyi?
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A few days later, the mercenary camp was built, and the soldiers could finally rest.
Adrian and Sesta also took the opportunity to visit Davers.
Davers received them very warmly, and the two sides talked very happily, and the little skirmish that had happened before had long been forgotten. As Davers said, both mercenaries are in the same boat, and only by working together and working together can they complete their mission and get paid alive.
In fact, long before the meeting between the leaders of the two sides, the soldiers on both sides had already begun to get close. On the one hand, Adriankos and their mercenaries are curious about the rumored Greek expeditionary force; On the other hand, most of the two parties are from the Ionian region, which can be regarded as hometowns, especially in this unfamiliar place, which makes them feel more cordial. So in the end, it was Adriankos and his soldiers who built camp with Davers' soldiers, and listened to their stories about the expedition. The leaders of both sides did not stop it, but were happy to see it.
Davers also made an agreement with Adrianx: to build a tunnel to connect the camps of both sides, and if one side was in trouble, the other side should help.
In fact, both sides understood that Adriankos and their recruits had more chances of problems than experienced expeditionary forces, but Davers did not hesitate to agree, so that when he sent the two leaders out of the camp, Adriantes and Cesta repeatedly thanked him and saluted him with a little respect.
"Look, that's our leader, Davers the Divine One!" A soldier pointed to Davers, who was not far away, and said proudly.
"He's Davers, so young?" Another soldier from Adriankos' barracks was a little confused.
"What's wrong with being young! Several of the generals of Persia died at his hands, and when he charged, he was like a lion, and even the Spartans would be afraid! Don't you see that your leader is so respectful to Davers! The soldier said proudly.
At this time, another soldier interjected: "And the chief of Davers is very good to us soldiers!" Even if you are seriously injured, he will not abandon you! I had been struck by an arrow from a Persian, and my whole body was as hot as fire, and I thought I was going to die, but it was the chief of Davos who saved me from hell......" and as he said, he lifted his coat to reveal the wound, as if it were not a scar but a medal.
Hearing this, the soldier showed a look of envy: "It would be great if the leader of Davers could also command us!" β