Chapter Twenty-Six: Into the Wasteland
In terms of military strength, Scythia is a faction that is very powerful in the early and early stages.
A very destructive army, the most fierce cavalry.
But they were in cahoots with the Thracians and blindly attacked the Macedonian kingdom, which really caused them to hit their heads and bleed. Because the Scythians lacked sufficient ideological understanding and material preparation. He also encountered an enemy like Oonos who could fight with soldiers.
Since the defeat and death of Zepoist, the recognized leader of Scythia, the loose tribal alliance has reverted to a state of conquest and fragmentation. Each region is on its own, and the chiefs claim to be lords to demarcate pasture territories. Unable to concentrate forces against a sharp Macedonian offensive.
As a result, they lost their battles against Macedonia.
As the central regions of Russia, Meotis and Bosphorus came under Macedonian control, Scythia became less and less powerful. The ability to fight back is also limited.
After a short rest, the Terris regiment set off again.
They prepared plenty of food, grass and fresh water, and obtained enough thick cotton clothing from the Tanes locals, and drove confidently north.
Led by Zoe Ross himself, they will travel deep into the barren heart of Scythia to destroy the remnants of the enemy.
When the Thales group set off, it was already late autumn, and the autumn wind was already tingy with a chill.
Their march was fraught with difficulty. First of all, the difficulty is the climate, and the coming winter will put the soldiers to the test of the bitter cold of the northern Russian wilderness.
In heavy snowfall, the roads become difficult due to heavy snowfall.
In that era when social technology had not yet taken off. In winter, armies of various countries usually rest or train in their barracks. Under normal circumstances, there will be no military action.
Now Zoelos is tasked with the task given to him by General Oonos - to destroy Scythia. He understood that the plan of the water raid was nothing more than the first strike to hold down the enemy's hands and feet. As long as the plan goes well, they should go and destroy Scythia as soon as possible.
This is a strategic necessity, and it is also the consistent style of General Oonos.
Zoey Ross knew this, so he prepared well before he set off. These supplies were enough to allow them to cross the Great Heath between Meotis and Sarmatia in a north-south direction. In addition, half of the soldiers of the Thales regiment are from Northern Thrace, and the cold resistance is not bad.
So Zoe Ross decided to try to fight and overcome the difficulties to go north.
The Thales Regiment first set out in high morale and full of confidence. For them, they can defeat both the formidable enemy Scythian, as well as the harsh natural environment of Scythia.
On the march at Meotis, the roads were in good condition, the weather was neither hot nor cold, and the occasional autumn wind blew by.
As soon as we got out of Meotis and came to the Sarmatian wasteland, the road conditions became worse and worse. This affected the efficiency of the troops' marches, and the weather gradually became colder.
Winter is coming.
It's been more than a month since they came out on the march. The sparsely populated plains of Sarmatia stretch as far as the eye can see, and the winter is even more desolate, which makes the soldiers feel depressed and depressed.
The long road has no enemies and no cities, and it seems that it will never reach the end. The march was boring, tired and sleepy. A heavy snowfall fell, the roads were difficult to navigate, the temperature plummeted, and the Macedonian warriors had a miserable life. Some sensitive, mentally fragile soldiers are on the verge of collapse.
Zoe Ross encouraged his soldiers to personally deliver firewood and patrol condolences from time to time.
This undoubtedly played a big role, at least the hearts of the soldiers were connected, and they were all willing to rally closely around the general.
The weather did not leave a trace of affection because of the unity of the Macedonian army, and winter came.
Fortunately, full preparations were made in advance, and the cold protection work ensured the combat effectiveness of the large army.
But the horses from the south, the soldiers conscripted from Greece and Lower Macedonia could not stand it. After a long march in the snow, the hands and feet of the southern soldiers were frostbitten, and the weak and elderly veterans froze their legs. The comrades-in-arms did not abandon them.
These brothers and sisters supported each other, carried each other, and vowed to tide over the difficulties together.
Zoe Rose felt that this was not going to work, and that he couldn't stay in the snow and ice. No matter how difficult it is, we must continue to move forward and not stop. As the troops got closer to the north, the cooler it became.
The brutal snow mercilessly devoured the Macedonian army.
Frozen horses lay across the roadside, and those who froze to death were simply buried in snowdrifts. Friends with good feelings will sit silently next to their frozen friends for a while, and then hurry to follow the team; Some of them are also frozen because they have been sitting for a long time; Some cried loudly and shouted the names of their comrades-in-arms who could never wake up again, heartbroken, crying so much that people felt heartbreaking, and their comrades-in-arms surrounded him to comfort him; The kind that can't be persuaded by any amount of persuasion, often has high-ranking commanders forcibly drag him on, because they don't want to lose any more warriors, a brother.
The general ordered that no one should be left behind, and everyone must follow.
Later, if someone in front of him freezes to death, he will be buried in a snowdrift, and a common item will be placed on the top, and his comrades in the back will silently salute or stand in silence when they pass by. The generals were no exception, they wanted to help their brothers, but they couldn't do anything about it.
Only with their common goal forward. Accomplish their common cause and comfort their fellow travelers.
After a difficult trek, the Macedonian army stubbornly reached its destination.
It was a dull morning, and the warm winter sun seemed peaceful. Scout Hermias was the first to discover the city of Sarmatia, and he rode back to tell everyone the good news sooner. I don't want the horses to eat grass, they can't eat fresh grass, and their legs are weak. When he saw everyone, he pulled the reins and planted them in the snowdrift with men and horses. The soldiers in front of him hurriedly ran over to help him.
As a result, Hermias was so happy that he immediately stood up and shouted, regardless of whether the fall hurt or not:
"Here we are! We're here! We arrived in Sarmatia, just ahead!
Let's get them out and go to their warm houses. ”
The big guy went crazy with joy when he heard this, and yelled and howled like a wolf. For it would be tantamount to declaring them saved.
Otherwise, if this continues, an army will be exhausted.
A friend who knew him pulled him up, and he kicked him up:
"Damn, you bastard, I thought you were hanging!"
"Fart."
"Hahahaha!"
The crowd laughed and threw themselves on each other and rolled in the snow.
Several soldiers and children generally jumped up and down to find the general to report the good news.
Zoe Rose was also surprised and delighted when he heard the news, and turned over and jumped off his horse to hug the warriors.
When the large army that followed behind learned the news, people reacted in different ways, some happy and some sad. Having lost so many companions, they are now a little numb. I just feel that I have seen the light and the hope of life.
Destroy 10,000 enemies and lose 3,000 yourself. This military operation is an apt description. But no matter how hard it is, I can get through it.
Now that Zoe Ross was about to attack, he felt his blood boil again.
He gathered the soldiers of the Thales Regiment in a circle and encouraged the soldiers who had gone through the ordeal:
"Look at that! My Macedonian warriors, the kingdom awaits you with news of your victory.
I see in your faces a quality called courage and survival.
Dead brothers, may they rest in peace, and they rest in this vast land.
They gave their lives for our common cause, and their spirit will always remain in our hearts and will be passed on back to Macedonia through you, and through you to the next generation and beyond. We will go back and erect a monument to the heroes.
Now, the Kingdom of Macedonia needs you, and the Kingdom needs you to live!
You have followed me for thousands of miles, life and death depend on each other, and you have suffered. I would like to say that you still trust me and follow me under such difficult conditions, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart, my brother. The glory of the Kingdom may be a little far away for you now.
Listen to me, everybody. I can only repay you with the city ahead of me.
To be honest, it's cold enough in this place, and I'm not going to live outside for the winter anymore.
Ahead is our destination, Sarmatia, let's go into the city and drive out the barbaric Scythians. They occupy their warm houses, eat and drink their beef and mutton, and their wine, and feast on their wives and daughters.
Aren't we wolves now? Man is also an animal in his own right. We just need to survive now! ”
Once again, the Macedonian army had a fighting spirit of high morale, as they sought to seize the material conditions for survival.
The Macedonian army at this moment is really nothing more than a team of vicious wolves grabbing territory.
Everyone enthusiastically signed up to join the first echelon of the siege. In the ice and snow, the siege vehicle can be built twice as fast as usual.
The wolves outside the city showed their sharp teeth one by one, and their fierce eyes revealed killing and desire. They weren't even willing to wait an extra night.