Chapter 149: Defection
?? The Macedonian phalanx front looks very strong. In a head-on battle, the light troops in the hands of Dusini had no way to take the heavy troops.
The Macedonian infantry did not rush to advance, but let long-range units deliver fire strikes.
After a few rounds of artillery and arrow attacks, the new Spanish light corps could not stand it. Instead of waiting to be wiped out, it is better to go forward and make the most of your mobility.
The Spaniards couldn't resist moving first. However, they had no chance of winning.
I saw the Iberian infantry on the opposite side rushing from the front, and the cavalry was divided into two parts, with the obvious intention of focusing on the right flank of the Macedonian phalanx infantry.
The Macedonian phalanx was stretched long, and the right was already on the edge of the hilltop. Therefore, the Spanish light cavalry had to choose to outflank from a low position.
Aloyos accurately judged the enemy's movements and ordered the infantry to face the enemy directly, and all the cavalry moved from behind the phalanx to the right.
The decisive battle was quickly decided, and the light infantry broke up almost as soon as the Macedonian phalanx touched the Iberian infantry phalanx. The enemy light cavalry that charged the right flank were all brought down by the pike. Before the outflanking cavalry could attack, they found that the Macedonian heavy cavalry suddenly rushed out from behind the infantry phalanx, condescending to launch a charge first. Thunder and lightning wiped them out.
There were few remnants of the Spanish light regiments left, and they fled in all directions. Aloyos' guards captured the enemy general Dusini. Thus, the Macedonian vanguard won its first victory over Tarragonanis on Spanish territory, capturing all of the Pyrenees. The new Spanish legion was wiped out as soon as it was built, and Alous's 2nd Roman Regiment lost only a few light cavalry.
Dusigni was a sensible man, unlike other barbarian generals. He has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and Zhou Zhou is upright.
Aloyos did not kill him, and discovered that the Spaniard could speak Latin.
"The general of the defeated army, are you convinced?"
"I admit that the Macedonian army is very powerful, and to this day we have three main legions annihilated by the Macedonian army."
"It's good to know.
Then why should you Spaniards be hostile to Macedonia? Our two countries have never been at odds with each other, but you have frequently helped the Gauls against us. β
"Your Majesty doesn't know that our Spanish Alliance is full of factions and infighting. The Gauls and Carthaginians were even more involved in sowing discord. So our country has not been strong.
However, the sinister intentions of the Carthaginians were finally revealed, and their greedy ambitions were unanimously resented by the Spaniards. When they invaded the Iberian Peninsula, we united against the invasion. β
"You are still defeated, Carthage controls the four major tribes of Spain, and only the Galicians are still resisting."
"Your Majesty is wise, that's exactly what it is.
We were forced to become vassals, and the attack on Macedonia was entirely on the instructions of Carthage, and we had no choice. β
"Your soldiers are good, but they lack effective command, proper equipment, and righteous purpose. So you are no match for the Macedonians. β
"Your Majesty, I have long heard of your heroic achievements, and I have long admired your name. It is an honor to have the privilege of being your opponent today, and I have no regrets. β
"Haha, you have the courage to intersperse in a wide range, maneuver, and flexible tactics. I can see that. β
"Thank you, Your Majesty!
Carthage, however, helped us to create a new light corps, which was to use the maneuverable and complex Iberian mountain passages to fight against the Macedonian hoplites. The deeper you go, the better it will be for us. Outflanking, harassing, and cutting off the grain routes, dividing the troops before and after, and increasing the troops on the left and right, so that you cannot understand the laws of our operations. This is all dependent on our familiarity with the geographical environment, coupled with the light armed forces.
It's a pity that our new military force has not yet been built, and Macedonia has already struck first.
Now Spain is simply powerless to contend with Macedonia, I admit. β
"Actually, I didn't want to come to this war with Spain, we don't have any interests here that we desperately need."
"What about Gaul? You will definitely find a way to destroy them. I also know that your country's war with Britain is not over. Spain must have something you need, that's why the army of the North will turn around and go south. β
"Hmph. You're kind of interesting. β
"Your Majesty, the King of Macedonia, you are now the savior, the liberator of Spain. I am sure that the Spaniards will welcome you to lead your army of kings to uphold justice and drive out the Carthaginian profiteers for us. Don't be suspicious.
From here, it's not far to Oscar, the capital of Tarragonanis. The defender was the northern Spanish chieftain, Tarragoni. β
"I won't kill you, and I'll let you go back to the city."
"Do you want me to persuade me to surrender?"
"Exactly."
"Can you trust me, King?"
"What tricks can you have? With your clever little brain, you should know the strength in my hands, and any resistance you make will be ineffective.
I'm going to listen to your reasons for surrendering. β
"Tarragoni was forced to take the Pyrenees Corridor, only to lose his elite in the confrontation with the Macedonians. Now my legion is gone, and there are less than two thousand defenders in Oscar. Tarragoni was not subject to Carthage's control, but I was a good friend of his, and I would persuade him to abandon darkness and turn to light. β
"I'll only give you one day, and the day after tomorrow I'll lead the crowd to attack the city."
"Whoa."
The next morning, Dusini sent a message that Oscar had asked for surrender. Aloyos was delighted and came out of the city with his troops.
Sure enough, Dusigni and a general were waiting outside the city gate with a group of people, and that person was supposed to be the governor Tarragoni. The gates of Oscar were wide open, and many civilians followed behind the officials to participate in the welcoming ceremony.
The lieutenant general of the Second Roman Legion, Delium, said:
"Your Majesty, beware of deception. For your safety, please try first. β
"Hmm."
Delium had negotiated with him and demanded that all soldiers in the city be disarmed and temporarily placed in Macedonian custody. Then he asked Tarragoni and Dusigni to go and meet the king.
The Spaniards did everything. Carrying the books of Oscar with both hands, Tarragoni came to meet King Aloyous, accompanied by Dusini.
Tarragoni stepped forward and bowed,
"Your Excellency King of Macedonia, Your Majesty Aloyos,
On behalf of all the subjects of Oscar, I submit to you and the Kingdom of Macedonia. Forgive us our sins and be merciful.
Great liberators, please help us and bring light back to this pristine land. β
Tarragoniola spoke a lot of native dialects, and no one understood them. Dusigni then translated it into Latin for the king.
"Flat." king
Obtaining TarragonΓ‘nis opens the door for Macedonian access to the Iberian Peninsula.
Aloyos immediately transferred the rest of his troops to Tarragonanis to guard the mountain passes and rivers, and prepare for the next step of the march.