"Caesar captured the port of Corinth?"

"Yes, in the naval battle that took place three days ago, our navy was almost completely wiped out. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo”

"He still managed to take a risk."

Located in Athens, in the temporary residence of the Roman Senate, Pompey sat on the commander's chair and sighed heavily when the cavalry arrived in dust to report on the battle at the front. He and Caesar were allies, and both sides knew each other's battle command ideas, both knew each other's character, and even knew what kind of means the other side would use under what circumstances, but Pompey still made a mistake in an important step.

I thought that Caesar's adventurous and aggressive frustration in the previous battles would make this bold and arrogant war maniac stop for a while, but Pompey made a mistake this time. Caesar not only did not accept the lessons of the previous defeats, but became more bold and aggressive. Knowing that the naval strength was inferior to that of the other side, he launched a strong attack and seized Corinth, an important port on the Greek peninsula. Now that Pompey's navy has suffered a heavy setback, it will be difficult to recapture it.

"We should fight back, we can strike back on land, and the legions can bypass Corinth and launch a surprise attack on Caesar's rear camp."

Senate General Brodinus added.

"Yes, we can."

……

A few days later, in Skopje, in the northern part of the Balkan Peninsula in Greece, gathered a large number of Pompey's corps, led by Kventus Pompey. Drive towards Anthony's base camp.

In the Greek city of Corinth, Caesar and his generals were still celebrating this great victory and enjoying the abundance of supplies and food brought from Rome. After all, when the entire Apennine Peninsula was planted with grain, it would still be enough to feed this army of less than 60,000 people.

"To the great General Julius Gaius Caesar, one step closer to the liberation of Rome."

After Lebida finished speaking, he happily raised his glass and drank it all. Appis sat aside, petty bourgeoisie poking the wine in his glass, watching this scene relaxedly. Apis knew that perhaps in a few years, all these people present would become the last officials of the Roman Republic, the generals. If Caesar had succeeded in winning the civil war. Yes, those who follow the victors will always be well settled, as long as the rulers don't see you as a threat.

So Apis had to express himself without being too ostentatious. After all, the king appreciates the use of his subordinates, and at the same time fears that his subordinates are too powerful, which is the common nature of all emperors in ancient and modern times, both in China and abroad.

"No, it's just a small step. Pompey was still in Athens, and Sparta had a large number of legions. We've only routed his navy, or even just a part of them, so that they don't have the ability to block our shipping lanes for the time being. However, I heard that Pompey had gathered ten legions in Athens, 60,000 soldiers, and the number was growing. We cannot say that we have achieved a phased victory, we should say that the real battle has just begun. ”

Even though Caesar was drunk at the banquet, he still spoke clearly and reasonably. His words always sounded the alarm for officers and enlisted men while they enjoyed themselves.

"So how are we going to attack Pompey and the Senate next?"

Lepida then asked.

Caesar glanced at the officers present, smiled silently, and then dispersed all the slaves and servants present. To the rest of the heartfelt generals, he said-

"I will choose the way of peace talks."

"Peace talks? Caesar? Have you figured it out? The war has been going on to this day, we and Pompey have no possibility of truce, it is impossible for a country to have two forms of government at the same time, we want to change Rome, liberate Rome, and they want to use the old system, keep everything old, continue to manage and rule Rome. There is no going back. ”

Lepida immediately exclaimed.

Caesar, however, narrowed his eyes, put down his glass, and said—

"That's right, Lepida, as you say, we have come to this day, and there is practically no possibility of turning back, not only us, but also the Senate and Pompey, they are bound to destroy us, peace cannot exist, until the dispute is resolved. Therefore, when our request for peace talks is handed over, in fact, it is impossible for them to accept it. ”

"So you want them to voluntarily reject peace talks and choose war, so that the people of Rome, and even the nobles, will support our side?"

Little Crassus quickly reacted and asked.

"Yes, we have made a request for peace, but they have refused, and then the position of the Roman Senate and Pompey in the hearts of the people will be greatly damaged. This will help us win the hearts and minds of the people in this war. ”

Caesar replied with a comfortable smile under the influence of alcohol.

"But Pompey may accede to our request, for he is now the commander of the great army of the Senate."

Lebida thought of another hidden danger. If Pompey hadn't reacted as expected.

"Repida, as you said, Pompey is not only leading his own army, but also the legions financed by the Senate. This huge legion is really just an alliance. Although Pompey was nominally the commander of this army, in reality he was often subject to the Senate. The Senate financed the formation of this legion. Therefore, as long as the Senate is against peace talks, Pompey is actually helpless. ”

When Caesar set his goals, he thought of a more thoughtful side.

Appis listened quietly at the table, without saying anything.

"We must launch an offensive at the most unexpected points of the enemy, a military offensive, a diplomatic offensive, an offensive of public opinion, in short, all actions, aimed at the ultimate goal, the defeat of Pompey and the Senate. It's not my will, but Rome needs to change, Rome needs me. ”

Caesar said, gathering several generals more closely. He opened his heart again and shared his ideals and aspirations with everyone. Moreover, the wealth and status he promised were indeed carried out in the midst of the war to everyone who followed him. It's like Apis getting Appius' mansion. Other followers of Caesar were also duly rewarded. However, the war is not over yet, and many promises are still not fulfilled, especially to ordinary grassroots soldiers, land and wealth...... (To be continued.) )