"Appis, you are really bold enough to deliberately expose the route of your march and let Rabienus come with the legion to encircle and suppress you. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info and, at such a moment, you dare to come here alone to meet me. Well, for your heroic tenacity, cheers. ”

"Cheers just yet, sir. Let's confirm the next deployment. ”

Two days later, the Tenth Regiment followed its original route north, looking for a meeting point with Anthony. However, according to the plan, this is just an illusion. In the letter, Apis had already made an appointment with Antony to meet at another place. And, so far, the plan is still going smoothly. Anthony arrived early in the deserted village, without a few retinues. A large army was placed in the nearby jungle.

"No need to confirm it, Appis. In fact, you are the protagonist of this plan. I know your intentions. This battle was planned by you, and the key to the whole battle was also the Tenth Army under your command. Whether it can withstand the onslaught of the Pompey army led by Rabienus will be the key to victory. The longer it dragged on, the more irritated Rabienus and Sextus became. When the time comes, they will devote more troops to encircle and suppress you, and even send reserves. And that's exactly what you're looking for. And I, at that time, struck out, and when Pompey's legions were exhausted from fighting yours, my army surrounded them from the perimeter, and crushed Rabienus and his army in one fell swoop under the repeated onslaught of the cavalry. Oooooooo Isn't it? ”

Anthony found a random stone, sat down, and talked about Appis's plan as he took a branch and drew on the sand. Analyze the development of the entire battle situation.

"Yes. In addition, I have one more request. ”

Anthony is very chaotic and ruffian in his personal life habits, but he has to deny that his talent in military command is indeed extraordinary. Seeing Anthony analyzing the battle situation so easily, Appis no longer explained anything, but took advantage of this to make the request he wanted, which could be regarded as compensation. After all, this time, the Tenth Legion paid such a high price to win a victory.

"Say it, I knew you wouldn't be so selfless and willing to be bait."

Anthony smiled slyly.

"I hope that after this battle, the surviving soldiers of the 10th Legion will be paid twice as much as they are."

Appis replied calmly.

"Any means of buying hearts and minds is the most glaring in Caesar's eyes."

Anthony quickly understood what Apis meant, and the smile on his face suddenly turned to intimidation.

However, Apis didn't care, in fact, Apis had already guessed Anthony's reaction. But if this request is usually made, there is really no reason, but at this time, it has become justified. In this way, he won the battle again, increased his fame, and won the support of the soldiers. Kill three birds with one stone. Appis's plan from the beginning was like this, a series of tactical arrangements, in fact, for the final result. As for Anthony's reaction, Apis didn't care at all. Anyway, history is not what this ruffian cavalry commander says in the end. Appis thought so.

"But this is not to buy people's hearts, after this battle, maybe there are not many people left in the Tenth Legion. Those who survive deserve a reward. They're risking their lives, aren't they? ”

Appis returned with a composure expression.

"You're also gambling with your life. Apis. ”

Anthony said it angrily, but he couldn't do anything about it, after all, even if it was an excuse, it sounded so justified.

"No, my life belongs to Caesar long ago, and I will do whatever he wants me to do."

Appis's answer almost sent Anthony fist-to-fist, but Anthony seemed to be annoyed and thought that he could no longer negotiate terms with the young man in front of him, so he had to agree. It's a serial trap, not just for Rabienus, but also for Antony. If at this time, Anthony vetoed this tactical arrangement, at that time, there would be no need for Apis to sue, and naturally someone would sue Apis in front of Caesar. Once he tells what happened, Anthony will definitely lose his military heart, lose his military position, and lose his prestige. So, he couldn't refuse.

……

"Apis was clever enough to put his legion to death, in fact, to force Antony to send a large force to support him. And the soldiers, stimulated by a sense of honor, will also burst out with strong combat effectiveness. If I were Appis, I would have taken this opportunity to reward the soldiers who had shed blood and sweat in battle, and make them grateful to their commanders. So as to follow the commander more firmly. ”

While Antony and Apis were meeting in Andrea, Octavian and Klein were also in the barracks chatting about the impending battle. As a sixteen-year-old, Octavian's IQ was so amazing that when he uttered such an analysis, Klein was shocked on the spot. I don't know how to answer this aristocratic boy.

"Yes, Apis did intend to do so...... He told me. ”

Crane replied dumbfounded.

"So, he's smart. In fact, since he arranged such a tactic, Anthony had no choice. He could only go according to Appis's plan. Every step has been calculated by others. Apis became a hero and an idol among the soldiers, while Antony received nothing. Even most of the military exploits belong to Appis. Because he sacrificed himself. Yes, he sacrificed himself. ”

Octavian said, narrowing his cunning eyes.

Agrippa, on the side, was silent. He was interested in the tactical arrangements and the course of the campaign, but he had no interest in these political methods, or rather, with Octavian by his side, Agrippa did not even dare to think about political matters. In fact, Octavian's ability to become good friends with him was already the greatest trust and support for him. In Rome in this era, there was almost no way for commoners to be promoted without the promotion of nobles. Tribune? It has become a puppet for the power groups.

……

"Marcus. I think we can let the soldiers know some of the facts. In the next week, perhaps the army of Sextus will come to encircle us. Let the soldiers be ready to fight at any time. I think at night, you can let everyone sleep in armor. ”

When he returned to the Tenth Legion, Apis spoke to little Crassus in a relaxed manner...... (To be continued.) )