Looking at the brightly lit Graeber barracks in the distance, Kress was patiently excited, and said to Jin Zhan: "Brother Jin Zhan, you look at the camp of the Roma army is also sparse and lax in defense. You should have listened to me just now, rushed in and put a few fires on it before leaving. ”

Jin Zhan said helplessly: "Cress, you are really iron-beaten." We've already killed almost 200 sentinels. Why aren't you satisfied? You're not tired, and the horse under your crotch can't bear it. ”

Drogba also said angrily: "That's it." Don't you see that the enemy also has a large force of cavalry? You're so upset, you're really annoying the enemy, who's going to wipe our ass? ”

Kress smiled a little embarrassedly: "Alas, after being promoted to a knight by the Jin Zhan brothers, I am really itching." As for the cavalry unit in front, if our brothers can give him a pot and give all the horses to our rebel brothers, then their Roman army can still be regarded as a hammer. ”

Jin Zhan smiled: "Kress, your ambition is enough." I didn't see it at Batitas's house! You've been a dedicated gladiator for so many years. ”

Cress's old face turned red and argued, "It's not the same time it used to be. I've been lying on my back for so long, isn't it just for this day? By the way, Spartacus should have done it too, right? ”

Drogba nodded and said, "Well, I'm afraid they have already finished their work at this time." It's almost time, let's stop coveting the results of the war, lest there be extraneous branches. ”

Jin Zhan agreed: "That's right, we have perfectly played the role of harassment and misleading. This should be enough time for Spartacus to complete the mission and retreat safely. ”

Kress shook his head and sighed for a while, and had no choice but to follow Jin Zhan, Drogba and the others to leave. Although the clamor was fierce, Kress was extremely convinced of Jin Zhan's plan and layout. He was still counting on the operation of Jin Zhan and Spartacus to save Nivea, but he would never really do anything impulsive.

Graeber and Ilia in the camp were full of sadness and sleepiness, but they did not dare to rest early.

The mass disappearance of a large number of sentinel units shows that a unit of the rebel army has been eyeing itself all along. I'm afraid that the slightest negligence will cause more losses on his side.

Illicia became even more anxious and angry, and she couldn't help but complain to Graeber: "You said that you didn't listen to me earlier, and sent cavalry troops to smash the Yellow Dragon and crush those thieves. Now it's going step by step, but the result is angry at both ends. Not to mention that the Senate can't explain it, and my father is probably being ridiculed by his colleagues because of you. ”

Graeber's attitude towards Illicia is also becoming more and more unbearable, especially since she is less and less interested in herself. I don't even like to leave him the face that is most important to a man, which is unbearable.

However, Graeber did not dare to criticize her too harshly, after all, Elicia's father was in an important position. Her achievements today are inseparable from her father.

Despite his anger, Graeber patiently replied, "The terrain ahead of us has a lot of hills and woodlands, and this terrain is not suitable for cavalry charges. Once the enemy hides in the dense forest, our cavalry will be helpless. ”

"And if there is no thorough protection and reconnaissance, once the cavalry enters the dangerous terrain, it is likely to be attacked by the other side. In this way, our most important mobile force will be greatly lost. ”

"And on the other hand, as long as our cavalry units are not lost. For the rebel army, there has always been enough strategic deterrent to make them dare not act rashly, otherwise they will be defeated by us with one blow. ”

Listening to Graeber's patient explanation, Illicia's emotions calmed down for the most part. Although she is anxious to take revenge to wash away her shame. But after all, her husband has a good attitude and gives himself enough face.

That can't continue to be unreasonable, plus Graeber is still calm and experienced in handling military issues. This also made Illicia, who was waiting to sell, feel a little satisfied.

She also softened her attitude and said, "Honey, I may be a little too anxious. So what do you think should be done about the current situation? ”

Graeber said in a deep voice: "According to my analysis, the enemy's main force should still be on the Western Front, because for their baseless organization, obtaining food and supplies will always be the first place, so they will inevitably invest the most manpower in plundering materials. ”

Illicia had an epiphany, "You're right. The main purpose of this force in the east is to mislead, harass us, and delay us, so as to create time and space for the main army in the west, right? Then why don't we deal with this hateful little force first, and then move the whole army westward. ”

Graeber raised his eyebrows and praised, "Illicia, you are really smart. But don't underestimate this force from the east. They can come and go freely in my army of sentinels, leaving no trace behind. It shows that this unit is very disciplined. ”

"At the same time, the combat effectiveness is also crushing the sentinel troops on our side, and it is likely to be a small unit composed of the most elite gladiators like them. If we pursue them with all our might, we should be able to annihilate most of their personnel, but it will also be delayed for a long time. ”

Illicia also figured out what was at stake, and nodded: "That's right, as you said, the terrain ahead is complicated, and they are hiding in the deep mountains and dense forests, and if we want to completely annihilate them, we must spend a lot of strength." It is better to march west now, and flank the troops on the western front with the defenders of the city. ”

Graeber frowned and said, "Haha, I should have taken you with me earlier." Your strategic vision surpasses even that of the lieutenants who have fought with me for many years. ”

When Elisia heard this compliment, her vanity was greatly satisfied. Giggled: "Honey, in that case, then let's not worry about it anymore, rest early, and leave for the west early tomorrow morning." ”

Graeber also smiled and said, "Tomorrow I will do my best with my cavalry as you wish, and go all the way west to chase the thief army that has just robbed several manors." ”

"Oh?" Illicia's eyes lit up and said, "Why aren't you worried about being ambushed this time?" ”

Graeber smiled confidently and said, "The west is by the sea, and the plains are smooth. If there are any ambush traps, we can see the clues at a glance. Coupled with the fact that the troops in the city can come out to meet us at any time, there is naturally no need to be so cautious. ”

"Moreover, after the people have just looted the manor, they must have brought a large amount of food and supplies. They are busy running for their lives, where is the energy to set up an ambush and plot against us? ”

Tonight's conversation changed Illicia's attitude towards Graeber. She found that she still underestimated her husband, although his business methods in the career were not very good, but he did have a certain insight in military affairs. As a result, the tense relationship between the two has also eased significantly.

It is said that Spartacus led the elite of the hundreds of rebel armies, and after sacking several wealthy estates on the western coast, he immediately returned south without the slightest stop.

On the way, Ai Ligang asked puzzledly: "Boss, these manors are so rich, and there are countless silk and satin and rare treasures in them, why did we only take some of the grain and hurry back to the city." ”

When Morris heard Eligon's question, he empathized and said, "That's right! If you hadn't forbidden. We've got a lot of money at this point. For this order of yours, we gladiators are fine, but the poor and frightened slaves have already complained. ”

Spartacus didn't care about what they said, and didn't stop hurrying at all, but said flatly: "Everyone will naturally understand when the time comes." This raid was originally an adventure in a race for a while, although Jin Zhan's side was likely to attract some of Graeber's main force to it. But now the city of Capua has enough troops to keep an eye on us. ”

Ai Ligang asked suspiciously, "Then they don't dare to go out of the city easily, right?" We are strong now, and we are not afraid to fight them head-on. ”

Spartacus shook his head and said, "You ignore the enemy's cavalry strength, and we who have been in the gladiatorial arena all year round tend to ignore the terrifying power of the cavalry. With the bonus of the war horse, the knights under the full charge have a powerful energy that we cannot resist. The terror that came like a tidal wave was far from what we could resist now. ”

Eligang said thoughtfully: "But even if we travel lightly, we are still far below the speed of the enemy's cavalry. The traces we left along the way, sooner or later, will we be caught up by the cavalry? ”

Spartacus pointed to a hill in front of him and said, "You don't have to worry about that." The right time and place are already on our side. As soon as we enter the hilly area ahead, we will be like a fish into the sea and a bird in the sky. The enemy's cavalry could do anything about it. ”

Eligang finally came to his senses and said, "I see. No wonder you refused to stay even for a moment, leaving so much gold and silver treasure behind, and urging everyone to retreat. ”

Morris also understood most of it, but he still asked: "But why can you ignore so many gold and silver treasures, but you have to bring all the wine jars one by one?" If you have money, where can't you buy good wine? ”

Spartacus smiled noncommittally and mysteriously, you have to ask Jin Zhan, a drunkard.

This sentence made Eligang and Muris and others confused. They wonderfully imagined that Jin Zhan was addicted to alcohol. I felt that something was wrong, and I never seemed to have seen Jin Zhan drinking in my memory.