When the news of Labius's death reached the barracks, Apis could hardly believe the fact that the Roman veteran meant a lot to Apis, who was almost a mentor and friend of Apis, who had known him since Caesar's expedition to Gaul. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 At that time, Labinus was the superior of Appis, the commander of the Tenth Legion, and his simple and mellow smile remained in Appis's memory forever. If others trust and promote him for a purpose, then Rabinus is arguably the only one who does not promote and appreciate himself out of interest.

Labinus, who was born as a commoner, did not understand politics, did not know how to form gangs, and was deceitful, he just wanted to fight for the republic. He donated all his belongings to his hometown and sent them back to his wife and children. But he ate the coarsest meals and drank the same inferior wine as the soldiers. Appis will never forget the time he spent drinking and talking with Rabinus in the manor, in front of the campfire in the barracks.

And now, the memories of all this have really become pure memories. Appis regretted that he should not have allowed Rabinus to go south alone with his legions. There are also the Thirteenth Legions, the most elite legions under his command, the only Roman legions that have followed Caesar in Gaul, fought in civil wars, and still survived to the present day. It can be said that even Octavian's Parthian legions were not as powerful as their own. Many veterans of the Thirteenth Legion have even served for more than ten years, and each of them is an elite who has experienced hardships and hardships. And now, it was completely destroyed, and Appis felt as if he had been pulled out of his heart, and he was extremely distressed.

Sekras, Oscar...... These vivid faces will never be seen again, and the scenes of the military camp, the brotherhood, the friendship between friends, all of them have disappeared because of a battle.

"Soldier, tell me where these beasts are."

Enduring intense grief, Apis asked about the place where Labinus had died.

"A hill south of Weser River. The Germanic people called it Mount Gurum. The Germans were probably already in the city of Cologne at this time. ”

"Crane, inform Levius and Maxim that we will set off immediately and chase after the beasts, and I will make these barbarians pay for their blood!"

After listening to the report of the survivors of the Thirteenth Legion, Apis gritted his teeth, suppressed his anger, and turned to give Crane the latest orders. Temporary orders.

"No, no, no, Apys, are you too reckless to do this? It's winter, and the Legion has gone through a summer and autumn campaign that needs to be repaired, and the soldiers won't want to fight in the winter. ”

As soon as Appis gave the order, little Crassus on the side had an opinion. Not because Rabinus was not close to him, but because the situation at this moment was too unfavorable for the legions, the lone army went deep into the north, the supply was difficult, the men were poor, and the most powerful Thirteenth Legion was lost, so it can be said that it was a lonely situation at the moment, but Apis had to buck the trend and take the initiative to turn around and meet the Germans. Perhaps the real target of the Germanic people was not Cologne and Mainz, and the combined population of these Roman towns would not have exceeded 50,000, while the three legions plus the auxiliary army had already numbered more than 20,000. Crassus the Younger suspected that the real target of the Germans was Appis. However, Appis was determined this time.

"I've thought about it, but we can't just stand still, we can't let the blood of the Thirteenth Legion flow in vain, we can't let old Rabinus die. Each soldier was rewarded with double salary, which was cashed out after the war. I need a hurried march to reach the Germanic camp within a week. If they dare to capture Cologne, I will bloodied the entire Suebi tribe! ”

Appis gave the supreme order solemnly.

"Brothers, I know you're tired, and I'm not going to want to enjoy the year's spoils, the wine, the beautiful slaves, and the warm food in the winter camp. But now, the footsteps of the barbarian invasion have reached the edge of our town. We have no choice and no choice, think of your wives and children, your families, your belongings and the shrines on the walls, we must march and fight in the winter so that our homes will not be destroyed by these wild beasts. The Thirteenth Legion has fallen, and I don't want this to happen again. Brothers, take your equipment, luggage, fight for Rome, revenge, for Rabinus! I will give you double your salary, when the Eagle Banner is planted on the land of the barbarians again! ”

In order to avoid the negativity of the legion, Appis stood on the high platform of the barracks before leaving and gave an impassioned mobilization speech to the whole legion. In the winter when supplies were scarce, the baggage and food supplies obtained by the alliance of the northern tribes that had just been defeated became all the food sources for the next month.

It's an either-or-nothing campaign. Appis knew that he had reached the point of life and death.

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"Wait, you're saying the Roman army has reached our rear?"

"Yes, it's true, many cavalrymen saw it, it was the main army of Appis."

"And how many of them are there?"

"Thousands, if not more......"

"It can't be!"

Six days later, in the lair of the Germanic Suebi, the great tribal leader Burda was amazed. They had planned to attack Cologne tomorrow, but now it seemed that the Roman reinforcements had arrived too quickly. The siege had to be postponed for a while, otherwise the Horde's army would be exposed to the enemy. It's just that what Burda couldn't understand was how Appis's Roman legions managed to catch up with themselves in just one week? Even a rapid march would have taken a week and a half, and since it was winter, the Roman army should have marched more slowly. What makes Burda even more incomprehensible is that even if it is a rapid march, it is impossible to have all the men and horses, and the normal rapid march is also a part of the vanguard army that arrives first, and the large army is behind, and according to the information fed back by the cavalry, the Romans sent all the legions here. Don't they need to trim up? Immediately after a rapid march? Burda had seen Appis's command skills and abilities in the last Germanic all-out war, but this time, it was the first time that Burda had seen such a crazy approach. This is far more than the tribal leader could have imagined.

"Jonas, our real opponent is coming. Send your cavalry to the Black Forest, ask for help from Leonie, tell her, take all the remaining tribes and get here as fast as you can! Appis's style, I know, he wouldn't act rashly without being prepared. We have killed Rabinus, and he will fight with us with all his might. ”

After hearing the news, Bulda thought briefly and ordered Jonas to bring in reinforcements as quickly as possible.

"But, Great Chief, is it necessary to call that woman? We have 120,000 tribal warriors in our hands, while the Romans have no more than 20,000 or 30,000. Their legion had arrived here after a long journey, exhausted. We can rely on the current army to crush them! ”

In response to such a cautious approach by Burda, the patriarch of Jonas expressed the opposite opinion. He sharpened his sword, and even planned to go into battle tomorrow and chop another Roman legion into pulp.

"She has to be called. My friend, you must not underestimate Appis, he is the cunning frost wolf of the wilderness, and ***** has begun, and I must gather all my strength to fight this ferocious head wolf. ”

Burda frowned and said......