Only by obtaining a port will it be possible to get the support of the navy.

"Rennes and Normandy in Gaul, Belgium, Badawi in Germania, and even Gothic are not eligible.

These areas are sparsely populated and have a limited level of urban development. There is no port, at most there are small fishing villages.

It seems that it is up to the Army to create a condition first. ”

Oonos stared at the map for a long time, and finally settled on Asturiga, Spain.

Asturiga is a port city in Galicia, Spain, located in the northwest corner of the Spanish peninsula. It is currently the only Spanish city that has not submitted to Carthage. It has the advantage of natural defence, with a coastal area on one side and tall mountains on both sides, with only a narrow mountain pass on the west to connect with the rest of Spain.

The remote location is difficult to navigate, and the attackers must ensure that the logistics channels are clear. For Macedonia, if it wants to get Asturiga, it will probably have to conquer the rest of the Spanish peninsula first.

Oonos believed that the only way to concentrate the main forces now and turn south to occupy Spain was a reasonable strategy. If you want to conquer Britain across the sea, you have to take it one step at a time.

Soon he developed a new battle plan:

The "Lion" Army Group, which was based in Alesia, was once again divided into two lines.

He himself was to lead the combined forces of the Seventh Army and the Eleventh Germanic Army to the south to join the 1st and 2nd Greek Legions at the Gallic camp of Narbon. and then invaded Spain from the Pyrenees Pass;

Anaxathos led the Spectre Legion in Belgium to stabilize Western Europe and prevent the Britons from invading the coast. In addition, they will continue to expand their forces in preparation for the conquest of Britain.

Oonos' strategy was correct, beneficial to the kingdom and a great threat to the enemy. But a sudden unexpected situation disrupted his plans.

In 230 BC, the famous Macedonian general Oonos, the prince of Macedonia, died of illness at the age of 67.

After his death, the three major armies of the Northern Front became leaderless. There are too many elite soldiers here, but there is a lack of a strong leader. The leader of the pack must still be a lion, and the soldiers will obey only the noble. This person does not have extraordinary talents, but also has to be a respected senior general.

The soldiers of the Seventh Legion have always followed Oonos and have a deep affection. Therefore, they elected their second son, Anaxaxos, as the provisional governor and continued to preside over the work of the three legions.

The rest of the generals are grateful for the promotion and reuse of the old generals, and it is difficult to object. But the big guys were not convinced.

The young general was an out-and-out "relation" and had a poor reputation in the army. The talent is mediocre, the personality is flying and domineering, and the extreme selfishness. He led the most elite legions in the kingdom, but he had the worst battle loss ratio. Positive advice from subordinates is often not followed.

The battle data of the Belgian siege battle, Podare Rios shook his head again and again after looking at it. It is believed that this uncle of the same age has no military talent at all.

After Anaxochos was proclaimed governor by the army, he was fully assisted by several lieutenants, and the army was still functioning in an orderly manner.

Anaxaxos also knew that he was young and young, so he was eager to make meritorious contributions. It is necessary to continue the implementation of the new battle plan of Oonos. Only his brother-in-law Olops led the attack south.

As a result, before the new order could be implemented, complaints began to rise in the barracks. Discontent then spread rapidly. Many officers and soldiers are no longer satisfied with honor and promises, they want to go home.

"I said that I would go home after the westward expansion was completed, but now when I arrive at my destination, what strange Spain will I go? I'm not going, we feel cheated! ”

"If it's General Oonos, then we may follow. Now these two hairy boys will only send us to death! ”

"We're going home!"

"I've received a lot of fiefs and bonuses, but I've never used them. I didn't have a chance to enjoy it at all. Only march, march, march. ”

"I ask to go home!"

The incident was not just emotional, there was a mutiny in the army. The most serious disturbance was the Invincible Legion, who was originally the king's own soldiers. The Seventh Army also fought from the east to the west, from the south to the north, and made many meritorious achievements. There are very few veterans left. The Germans also took advantage of the chaos and clamored to go home.

Anaxaxos had nothing to do, he could not suppress the mutiny of the soldiers. The arrest of troublemakers is tantamount to an internal declaration of war, causing divisions in the army and fratricidal killings.

When the news reached the royal palace, Aloyos sensed that the situation was serious. He believed that it was necessary to reassure the soldiers, find the root cause of the problem, and treat the symptoms and root causes.

Podare Ríos was also very concerned. He knew in his heart that if he wanted the Northern Front Army to be obedient, he had to be led by his father himself. Now only the king of Macedonia has such charisma, sufficient prestige and talent to govern this army of tigers and wolves.

At the military meeting, all the important civil and military ministers gathered. Aloyos asked for advice, and Podare Ríos was the first to propose:

"Father, I would like to go to the front in Western Europe to quell the turmoil. Please only grant me the supreme command of the Northern Front. ”

"The fighting on the front line has not stopped, please do not risk it, Your Royal Highness. It should be given priority to the society of the country. "Ducarros.

"In the opinion of the micro-ministers, those who take the lead in making trouble are veterans. I just want to go home. If you find a way to solve the problem properly, then this matter is not a big deal. "Thessarus.

"Public opinion is like water, it should be sparse rather than blocked.

The widow himself was to go to Alesia to comfort the warriors who were far from home. If they insist on coming back, then I won't stop them. New soldiers for new missions.

Podarare Ríos, after the widow is gone, you will be regent. ”

"Father, let me go. I was young and not afraid of fatigue from long distances. Think twice and think about the dragon body. ”

"I have made up my mind, and you don't need to say more. Please take good care of my son.

The king of our Macedonian kingdom must march in person and be with his soldiers. This is an ancient Macedonian tradition.

Podare Ríos, you are now officially the heir to the Macedonian throne. I met my grandson and was very satisfied. No worries. ”

Determined to set off as soon as possible, Aloyos personally selected three major legions: the 2nd Roman Legion of the 24th Expeditionary Force, the 3rd Roman Legion of Campania, the 39th Auxiliary Legion of Tarentum, and the King's Praetorian Guard. He is well prepared for all kinds of emergencies.

Aloyous took the main army in Rome with him, and these were also the most elite troops of the Macedonian kingdom in addition to the northern front army group. For the rest, Podare Rios was in charge of the Ninth Roman Legion and the three auxiliary legions. The king allowed him to build his own guard.

(End of chapter)