"The great rebellion of the Gallic tribes?"

When the cavalry returned, they reported the information of the Ebronian to Sabinus, but both Kota and Sabinus were incredulous about the news. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info because in the previous months, the legions had hardly obtained a single trace of information about the **** and rebellion in the whole territory of Gaul, and the sudden receipt of such information really surprised both legion commanders, and at the same time questioned the words of the barbarian leader.

"Yes, the leader of the Eres also said that he was willing to make a way for me to go back and join the other legions, and the leader of the Ere said that he was not really willing to be our enemy, and the sneak attack two nights ago was just a show, so that the other tribes could see that they were besieging the Roman military camp."

The cavalry brought Pirno's words to Sabinus and Cota.

"The night attack of more than 4,000 people, crazy like a beast, such a sneak attack is called a show? If I believe it, then I'm really a low-IQ in Kota, and I'm not even as good as a barbarian. These barbarians just want us to get out of the camp and abandon the fortifications so that they can ambush us on the road. ”

As soon as the cavalry finished relaying the words of the leader of the Ebronys, Kota laughed at the inferior stratagem of the barbarian leader.

Sabinus, however, had a completely different view of the matter.

"Maybe the Elicit people are not hostile to us, there are tens of thousands of tribal troops outside the camp, I believe that this attack was not carried out by one of the Elic tribes, there must be more Gallic tribes besieging our camp behind it. If, as the Er people say, the Germans are also coming, then when the Germans come, our fortifications will really not be able to withstand the massive barbarian soldiers. ”

"You're not kidding, my old friend, that you believe the words of a barbarian?"

Cota was completely opposed to Sabinus's opinion, and was even surprised that his old partner would believe the nonsense of the barbarian chieftain in the face of such an obvious scheme.

"But if what the Ore say is true, the legion will miss the best chance to escape. And Caesar would not have known the news that the entire Gallic tribe was rebelling against Rome, and if the Eres were really not hostile and the news was true, then we would face ten times as many enemies as we were, and at that time, it would be impossible to break through, Cota. ”

With Kota's self-confidence and adherence to principles on the one hand, and Sabinus's trust in the Erites, a bitter argument began in the headquarters.

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"Are you crazy? The Gauls are cunning, we all know this, the legions must not abandon their positions, there are no fortifications, in case the barbarians ambush us in the wilderness, how can we respond? When the phalanx could not be unfolded, the Roman legions were no match for these barbarians at all. ”

Unlike previous quarrels, this time, the two legion commanders almost did not budge, and Cota firmly believed that the legions could not leave their positions, and Caesar had strict military orders before leaving, and the legions were not allowed to leave their camp for half a step until he returned. On the one hand, Cota believed that it was a treacherous plan of the Eriters to give the Roman legions a way to live, and on the other hand, he believed that until Caesar returned, he must hold his ground, even if he was killed in battle, he would never give up the camp.

"The Ebronnians were the first Gallic tribe to surrender to Rome, and in the past two years there has not been a single rebellion against Rome by this tribe, and I am sure that this time they will not either, and I believe in the words of the Eron chieftains, they are not hostile to us, and the legions must immediately withdraw from here and join the eleventh and thirteenth legions. Cicero (the younger brother) will meet us and return to attack the barbarian coalition here. ”

The argument between Sabinus and Kota grew more and more intense, and Sabinus stood there straight, standing as thin as an aspen tree, declaring his authority. But Kota also knew that in this operation, the legion must not act alone. The Seventh and Eighth legions either moved together or held their positions together, with 40,000 barbarians and only 10,000 men of the two Roman legions, and only perishing if they acted alone.

"You madman, Sabinus, you will lead the Legion to a point from which it will never be recovered!"

Kota roared.

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"The Legion Commander is arguing?"

Outside the command post, Quintus and Apis huddled together.

"It looks like this argument is serious."

Appis looked at the figures in the command post, and both commanders were dancing, apparently arguing fiercely. Before the war, the leaders disagreed, and even the commanders quarreled with each other, which was very detrimental to the stability of the army, but Appis could only watch this farce play out. And it became more and more intense, and even the soldiers gathered outside the command post and talked about it.

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The quarrel from the headquarters continued until midnight, and when the moon hid in the black clouds, the order of the legion came from the headquarters.

"We've got to get out of this camp, boys, pack your bags, we have to get out of here at once."

"Where to go?"

"Rendezvous with the Thirteenth Legion, brothers."

The herald brought out the latest military order from the headquarters, and as soon as the military order was issued, the soldiers did not immediately and unconditionally carry it out, as in the past, but raised questions. Some veterans can't understand why they should give up at this moment when they have fought so hard to hold the camp.

"There are savages outside the camp! A lot of barbarians! ”

"We can't give up our positions!"

The crowd gathered in the camp square, and although most of the soldiers carried out the order as soon as they received it, there were still a few veterans and centurions who were unwilling to carry out such an order, and they did not want to believe the herald's words, until Sabinus himself came out.

"We must retreat, lads, the Legion is now surrounded by strong enemies, even Germanic people, we must get out of here at night, the Ebronys are willing to help us, I have agreed with their chief. Tonight we will leave this camp and pass through the territory of the Ere, and trust me, brothers, I will not lead you to the abyss of destruction. ”

Sabinus gave an impassioned speech on the stage, but the soldiers in the audience were obviously not as excited as they had been, and judging from the tired eyes, no one had a good night's rest. Morale was even more depressed, and many people were just smiling at Sabinus's speech, but they were helpless in their hearts. For the future, it is even more confusing, and the endless darkness hangs over this huge Roman legion......