Chapter 126 Military Law

??“ The method of siege is a last resort. Repair the oar, with equipment, three months and then become, distance from the trench, and then three months and then be. The one who will be overwhelmed by the anger and the ants will possess it, and the one who kills one-third of the soldiers and the city will not be pulled out, and this attack will also be a disaster.

You're wrong about blind offense. This resulted in the loss of an entire auxiliary legion, and also had a great negative impact on all friendly forces that fought in Rome. The siege of the city is unfavorable, and it brings psychological pressure to the people who are besieging the city behind.

You are guilty of this failure in three ways:

1. I have stressed on many occasions that anyone who takes the initiative to carry out large-scale operations must report to me in advance. I didn't know it before the siege. This is the sin of deception and failure to report it.

Second, as a deputy general, you do not obey the arrangement of the commander-in-chief. Unauthorized actions before the battle, leading to serious consequences. This is a crime of disobedience.

3. As a front-line commander, you can't fight bravely, and you are the first to escape, causing chaos in the army. This is the crime of fleeing from the battle in fear of war, and the crime should be punished.

The reason why the Macedonian army was able to sweep the world was invincible. All because of the strict military orders of Macedonia, and the military law is like a mountain.

Xenokratis Morgantina, the general of the defeated army. I can't exonerate you this time. Don't blame me for being ruthless!

Take it down, and there will be no forgiveness! "Podare Rios coldly enforces military law.

Xenokratis Morgantina fell to the ground with tears and slumped to the ground, and he did not even have the strength to refute the complaint. The general, who is only 31 years old, will be dealt with by military law. The pampered man was in order to follow him to the Roman battlefield to increase his seniority and meritorious service, but he lost his life due to incompetence.

At first, everyone also felt that the coach Podare Ríos was reasonable and stern. But later, as soon as everyone heard that they were going to behead Nokratis, as colleagues, they went to the battlefield together, and they came up to intercede.

Moreover, Xenokratis was also a relational family, and his family was quite influential in the Corinthian region. And there is a kinship with the Crripatla family in Sicily. Clepatra was Aloyos' father-in-law and Podarerios's own maternal grandfather. Therefore, everyone is also trying to discourage it.

However, Podare Ríos blushed and was completely unmoved.

"As a general, incompetent. The general of the defeated army is not brave enough to be considerate of the appropriate; But if you flee from the battle, regardless of the desperate efforts of your own soldiers, this crime cannot be escaped.

If you don't kill him just like that, it will be difficult to live up to expectations. "There's no room for manoeuvre.

With a wave of his hand, the enforcers took Xenocratis Morgantina away.

After beheading the defeated generals, the atmosphere in the barracks became serious. The pessimism and frustration disappeared, and the word retreat was not mentioned.

Seeing this, Ducarus stepped forward and knelt down in front of his nephew Podare Ríos, and said:

"As the commander of the middle lane, he was not strict in governing the troops and his orders were not even, which led to the failure of the siege. I am willing to be punished, and I ask the commander to convict. ”

Podare Rios hurriedly stepped forward and helped his uncle up.

"The third uncle followed his father in Rome, and he was conscientious and conscientious, and his merits were too many to count. The Campania Legion I created with my own hands was one of the main forces that helped me defeat the army of Flavis. Therefore, the third uncle's merits are greater than his faults, how can the third uncle be punished?

It's just that the third uncle, you listen to the words of your subordinates, lack of assertiveness and don't discuss with me in time. The defeat in the middle lane, you are the commander-in-chief, and there must be responsibility. If I turn a blind eye, I will become a protector of my relatives and nobles, and it will be difficult to convince the people.

Your punishment will be a temporary transfer from the military and a return to Campania as governor. ”

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for the lightness. You have governed the army wisely and orderly, and I am completely obedient. ”

Podare Rios hugged the third uncle and returned to his seat. Speaking to everyone,

Xenocratis Morgantina came to Rome without merit but with hard work. Settle his small family well. Regarding his affairs, although he was reluctant, he was really helpless.

Macedonians have always loved honor, and our pursuit is never to lose battles. Even against enemies many times their size, they are not afraid. In the event that it is truly impossible to retreat, it is necessary to face the enemy and die, rather than a shot in the back. Xenokratis Morganty's flight from battle is something I deeply hate.

There are no deserters in my troops, let alone generals. Therefore, this time, Xenokratis Morganti is a negative teaching material, to set an example. Did you all get it? ”

"Understood."

Podare Rios personally sat in front and dispatched troops. He switched the Campanian legion with the Second Roman legion, this time with Thessarus' ace division to capture Arettien, and the demoralized Campanian legion to keep an eye on the reinforcements. In addition, two additional auxiliary regiments have also arrived. As a siege reserve. The stone catapults and ammunition were replenished, and this time it was enough to destroy half of the city walls.

Podare Rios personally questioned the relevant personnel and gathered information about the situation in the city. When he confirmed that he was sure of victory in the next round of attack, he once again decided to leave the siege to his generals. That choice is a veteran he trusts so much, Thessaros.

"In any case, the city must be broken. At that time, 10,000 artillery guns will be fired in unison, and do not skimp on ammunition. First of all, the city walls were smashed and the enemy's fortifications were completely destroyed. Then, as an elite combat force, you must strive to conquer the enemy's capital in one fell swoop. If there are other circumstances, the remaining reserve forces and auxiliary legions will simply enter the city together and block them all. The key issue is morale, and you can't not lose enough confidence because of the last defeat.

What about the Roman capital? Didn't you build it by man? There must be weaknesses that can definitely be overcome.

In short, you have to understand, General. At the end of the battle, there were only two kinds of endings, one was that we occupied the capital, and the other was that all the besieging forces fell. I look forward to your good news. ”

The most interesting are the central support corps, which Podare Ríos has to transfer. But they resolutely did not leave, and in any case took part in the second siege.

"You have only one-tenth of the original soldiers, you are not fully organized, and you have just suffered defeat. Why should I believe you? Podare Rios said in his condolences to the veterans.

"We are willing to lead the way for the main force, we are familiar with the streets of the city. Can be used as a death squad to find the way. ”

"Last time, the general ran away, but we didn't run. Fight in the city until you have to retreat. It was our brothers who exchanged their lives for our hope, and now we have to let the enemy pay for their lives. ”

"Yes, General. Yes, if we can't take the city, we will definitely not leave the battle alive. ”

"Please, give us a chance to prove ourselves."

"Good! I'll give you a chance. The soldiers of all the auxiliary legions obey the order: now order you and others to form a death squad to open the way for the main force. ”

(End of chapter)