Aloyos ascended the throne, and the political atmosphere in the country was as stable and united as ever. After a long period of integration, the peoples of the regions have basically recognized themselves as Macedonian citizens. This was the vision of the former Gelas.

After the promulgation of the new policy, the regional aristocracy, which had been arrogant and arrogant in the past, became much more restrained and obedient. For they had heard of the new king's prestige, and of his harsh methods. The previous kings have always advocated benevolent government and the way of kings. Aloyos believed in the way of kingship. A more radical and expansionary policy in Macedonia can be expected. After all, the two previous kings, Antigone and Gueras, laid a solid foundation for him. How will this huge country grow?

Once a son of heaven and a courtier, the new king quickly rectified and changed the blood of the imperial court. The implementation of the new policy was vigorous and resolute. It can be seen that this is a shrewd and capable monarch, and he pays attention to efficiency. He cut all the bulky and complicated institutions left by Guerras, redundant institutions, and idle jobs, so as to achieve the effect that the decree could be unimpeded and could be conveyed quickly. At the same time, the culture of extravagance and waste in the royal palace was completely eliminated. The young king not only invested his surplus money in the military, but also adjusted the proportion of the country's financial distribution.

The biggest change in Aloyos' new policy was the focus of development on the military side. The princes and nobles who suffered the loss of interests were dissatisfied, but they did not dare to complain. The current kingdom of Macedonia is full of positive vitality.

While Aloyos was stabilizing his foundations, his successor, Podare Ríos, was working in Rome in an orderly manner. He kept an eye on the front line. In order to keep the capital and important port of Arimiron, the Romans transferred almost all their forces to the southern front, in an attempt to withstand the attack of Aloyos' army head-on. Even at the expense of weakening the defenses of the Gallic region of the mountain. This trick worked, delaying the offensive of the Macedonian army.

Now there are many upgraded types of Roman infantry, especially the elite Roman garrisons and the Praetorian Guard. There is also a type of Eagle Banner Regiment infantry, which is known for its stubborn fighting. As long as the Eagle Banner is there, it will not quit the battle, and regards the Eagle Banner as its life. It is said that once this kind of phalanx loses the Eagle Banner, then it will be subject to the "Eleven Killing Law". In response to the strong Macedonian cavalry, auxiliary spearmen were recruited, armed with round shields and a medium and long spear, which were effective against cavalry and chariots. In addition, the Romans were also equipped with attack troops and archers, but the cavalry was still weak.

The Macedonian army here was not only experienced, but also because of the abundant funds available in Latin Rome, the equipment and training were very expensive, and the quality of the main legions was close to the standard of the king's Praetorian Guard. In addition to the Second Roman Legion, the Campanian Legion, and the Ninth Legion, there were also a large number of reinforcements and auxiliaries.

In the narrow northern Italian region, Etruria and Ubria, large numbers of elite troops from both sides were gathered. In total, more than 100,000 troops were hoarded here, and each legion was surrounded by many friendly troops ready to support it, and the narrow and densely populated area made it difficult for either side to break through the defensive line. This leads to a stalemate.

"How do you solve this dilemma?" Podare Rios asked himself repeatedly. He gets instant results and likes to be quick and effective. But this time, when encountering such a special situation, although you are anxious, you must not act recklessly. He had repeatedly asked the experienced generals, Thessarus, Ducarus, and others, but they also said that it was difficult to break through the enemy line for a while, and they should not be rushed.

"If you want to hurry, if you fail miserably in the pinnacle duel, the Julius family can launch a big counterattack. Then the gains that our ancestors have paid for with their blood and sweat may fall short. ”

He always reminded himself that he had to act calmly.

Podarerios was under tremendous pressure, and the situation in Rome was complex and volatile. The shrewd Romans, the special topography of the Apennine Peninsula, and the convenient and fast transportation roads all contributed to the rapidly changing Second Roman War. Since it was possible to assemble its huge army in just a few days, the consequences would be catastrophic if either side was defeated in a decisive battle. A victorious army will overcome obstacles along the way and quickly unify the entire Apennine Peninsula.

It is conceivable that the feeling of losing the advantage and defeating the army is like a mountain, and the retreat is impossible to defend. It was only then that Podare Rios understood his opponent's state of mind, "The Romans are so good at planning and calculating. They have the strength to expand northward, but they have troops on their own territory, in order to prepare for today's game-turnaround. ”

Moreover, Rome was a land of abundance, and Latin Rome alone in the south contributed half of the wealth of the Macedonian kingdom. This shows the importance of this land. Podarerios was secretly determined to win this war, take Arretien, and completely conquer Rome. All you can do is wait for the moment. The best idea of the art of war is patience and forbearance, and when the time arises and can be grasped in time, you will get twice the result with half the effort and reap fruitful results.

"How can we solve this dilemma?"

The Art of War says: "Therefore, if you are prepared for the front, you will be outnumbered, if you are prepared, if you are prepared, you will be outnumbered, if you are prepared, you will be outnumbered." The widow is also the one who prepares people; and the multitude, and the one who prepares himself. ”

In terms of military strength and military struggle, the two armies are-for-tat and do not show weakness to each other. In terms of strong national strength and numerous forces, Macedonia has an absolute advantage. Rome's resistance to the Macedonian attack on the Latin-Etruscan front came at the cost of the lack of garrisons in Milan and Padua in Montichi Gaul, and they could only hope that the battered Aegean naval regiment would not attack. As mentioned earlier, when Rome attacked and surrounded Salzburg, the main forces of the northern front were exhausted. Only one regular regiment remained at the mouth of the Rubicon. But after the defeat of the siege of Salzburg, the corps of the Northern Front suffered heavy losses, and Augustus and a few soldiers fled to Ségista.

That is, the Gallic region of the mountains north of the Rubicon was on guard.

The Aegean Naval Regiment broke the blockade after successfully defending the Norikum hub. Again get troops and supplies and grow stronger. After the military reform of Abrias, he obtained excellent cavalry units. Finally has the ability to attack.

So the general Polype decisively led the army to attack and take Padua. The city was especially lacking in defenders, who were Quintus Julius.

A week after the siege of the Aegean Navy, the siege tower was erected, and the Macedonian soldiers bravely climbed the wall and fought to the death against the defenders. Take the head of the city, open the gates, and take the army outside the city and enter the city together. The defenders were weak and could not stop the Macedonian offensive. Polype himself entered the city and led his warriors to quickly destroy the enemy in the outer city with the force of fire.

Interestingly, coming to the central square, only the guards of Quintus remained. The state of Polype wants to "fight fairly." So all the light and heavy cavalry rushed together and drowned the enemy in the sea of cavalry. This time, the balance of cavalry strength has doubled, and Polype State has ulterior motives in doing so.

Macedonia's successful attack on the Roman city of Padua put a lot of pressure on the Julius family. The actions of the corps on the northern front undoubtedly echoed those of the southern front, which could create new opportunities for them.

(End of chapter)