The Macedonian Empire's territory once again set a new record and expanded further. New territories were acquired even in the East.

Huge countries also face new problems that are more difficult to manage. Rebels are active in remote areas. The ruthless Anaxachus had died of old age, and his son Hanover had inherited the title of Honorary King of Western Europe and Britain. Hanover continued the legacy of its predecessors, and the momentum of separatism and independence began to emerge. The Aegean Fleet was incorporated into the Northern Command, under the control of Hanover. Norman England became the new geographical term.

In addition, the country's weak economy and obvious factional divisions in the court have become a normal crisis in Macedonia. It is incomprehensible that the plague epidemic has not been effectively controlled.

Rome, which controlled the Royal Praetorian Guard and many reserve troops, was unable to eliminate 3,000 dead soldiers. Is it that Macedonia is starting to weaken? No, it's infighting.

Since Podare Ríos left, the intrigue between the Roman and Greek factions in the court has changed from darkness to light. The contradiction between the crown prince and the second prince gradually deepened.

It was in the battle that both of them were playing to see if they could use the external enemy to weaken the internal enemy, and even achieve the purpose of killing people with a knife.

As a result, the fighting on the Apennine Peninsula dragged on for three months. The emperor was very dissatisfied and demanded that the task of destroying the enemy be completed within half a month, including the transmission of information. Those who delay military intelligence will be severely punished. As soon as this death order was issued, all the personnel involved became active as if they were running for their lives. The fighting on the Roman Peninsula was subsided.

Aristonos personally led another 5,000 Janissaries to go around Hannibal's back by water, regain lost territory and cut off the enemy's supply lines. Only then did the Pontic army withdraw from the pass and come to the plain, where the two brothers launched a fierce attack. The improvised neo-Roman youth was completely unable to withstand the blows of the Praetorian guards, and the corpses of the slain were scattered all over the field. Although the Pontus soldiers were able to fight to the death, they were ultimately defeated by the disadvantage of their troops. After all, the Imperial Praetorian Guard is not a vegetarian. The dead in Pontus did not surrender, and every soldier fought to the last breath. Mira III's castle in the air, the "Shoot the Heart" operation ended in failure.

The battle was small, but significant. The Emperor's military order led to a reconciliation between the two brothers, who realized each other's abilities and the importance of each other to the empire and family. Together, they returned to Rome and convened a secret meeting of the close members of the "lion pack".

"Disputes are put aside, differences are eliminated, and the world is governed together." As a new organizational policy, the Roman faction split into the Solar League, and the Greek faction became the Crescent Party, both of which were eternally loyal to the Antioch family.

This also set the tone for the future Macedonian Empire.

◎ Return to the frontal battlefield of Asia Minor

The Battle of Mount Taurus has gone through more than 10 battles of all sizes. Blood-stained battlefields and wars burned all over the surrounding area.

After this battle, both sides suffered heavy casualties. The confrontation was in the mountain pass, and he had to pause to take a breather and rest.

It must be admitted that, in terms of the input of the belligerents and the impact on the overall situation of the war, Asia Minor at this time was the main battlefield of the armies of Macedonia and Pontus, and they were at the forefront of the head-to-head confrontation.

Comparison of the Army: The combat capability of the Pontus troops is comprehensive, with a bias towards infantry; The Macedonian army relied on cavalry in its assault operations.

The Pontus infantry is very good value for money. The strong pikemen infantry is the magic weapon to restrain the cavalry, and the Macedonian cavalry can gnaw at the hard bones no matter how much it can fight, killing 10,000 enemies and losing 3,000 self-losses.

With the growth of war experience, the people of Pondu have gradually mastered the operation skills of long-range killing weapons and stone catapults. The Pontic side is also climbing in terms of battle loss ratio.

During the stalemate stage, the Pontus people attacked frantically wave after wave regardless of casualties, and the Macedonian front suffered great losses, and the speed of replenishment of new troops was already less than that of Pontus. In this way, Aspgus took the opportunity to take advantage of the numerical advantage to gain the initiative in the campaign. Macedonian coach Thessalos is under intense pressure. When you realize that your own army is insufficient, you must pay attention to preserving your core combat strength. Thessarus then retreated, giving way to the mountain pass and letting the enemy in. Then maneuver with the Pontic infantry on the plains.

For the Pontus, this is the first time since the counteroffensive in Asia Minor that the Taurus Pass has been recaptured. It means to open the door to the west. Sure enough, the army of Aspugus poured into Asia Minor like a flood, and they were finally able to raise their eyebrows. However, the key turning point of this war is also quietly coming.

Apalos followed the orders of the commander and led the invincible army north to Sinop. The brave legionnaires didn't pay any attention to the defenders here. The siege took only one morning, that is, grams.

When the base camp learned the good news, its morale was boosted a lot.

"It's really worthy of Apalos, who can fight well."

"Yes, it's a meritorious service again."

Thessarus avoided smiling satisfactorily, but he only said that it was nothing, that they were supposed to do it. Sinop has long been an isolated city, with no heavy troops inside and no rescue outside. It is not difficult to attack, but it is very beneficial to take it. Strategically, it is the communication between the war zones; At the same time, the integrity of the Asia Minor Peninsula is ensured.

Above all, politically, conquering it hurts the hearts of the Pontus. This is because this is the earliest capital of Pontus.

Everyone had to admire the old general's long-term vision, which was obviously an important military goal that was at their fingertips, but everyone was in a hurry to the east and could not see its effect.

For this proud protégé, he was not very relieved, and immediately gave him a new order:

"Immediately contact the Eastern Corps, open the corridor, and open supply lines for the troops fighting on the Eastern Front.

Afterward, rendezvous with Leo Charles and prepare to enter Silesia! ”

Hearing that he was going eastward, Apalos was refreshed and did as he was told.

The capture of Sinop and the control of the Pontus mainland will strategically connect the Macedonian east-west theater of operations. The Eastern Legion could receive a quick and effective replenishment, instead of relying on poor mountainous areas and pitiful supplies in the distant future. They will also regain their former strength in battle.

It was questioned:

"At the moment when the great enemy is present, how can he covet the land of a city. Keep the pass and let the enemy in. Instead, he regarded the capture of a dying and lonely city as a great achievement. ”

"Well said, Ares."

Thessarus was not angry,

"Your doubts are leading me to the following.

I want to share my thoughts with everybody.

We fought desperately against the enemy in Taurus, and we fought to the death against the enemy. Fish die and the net is broken, which is not the way to fight. Moreover, the Pontus army is good at fighting tough battles and has sufficient troops.

If we do not use our brains to fight like this, we are fueling the enemy's prestige and burying our own strengths. If you don't get it right, the entire theater of war will be defeated. It is my responsibility to survive or lose the Asian theater.

I can't afford to be ashamed. The first emperor was as kind to me as a mountain, and the emperor believed that I was like a teacher. Ladies and gentlemen, I am even more mortal in life and death, honor and disgrace.

I dare not to exhaust myself, dare not to do my best, and then die! ”

Anyway, clench your fists. Everyone got up and helped each other. Please sit down with the old general and talk again. Read the latest chapter of "Post-Macedonian Conquest History Claw Book House" for free for the first time.