After receiving the defeat of Sepsius, Graeber asked Azul beside him in high spirits: "Azul, according to our original plan, we appeared at this time to give Spartacus and their gang of thieves an unexpected surprise attack. But now I don't think I'm qualified. ”

Asu asked puzzledly, "Why did the general say this?" Although the morale of the thieves was high, after all, they fought all day. Our physical superiority can be regarded as a decisive victory condition, not to mention that these defeated soldiers with more than 10,000 can completely come forward with us to kill the enemy. ”

Graeber looked at Azul and smiled, "You guy is really good at playing with intrigues, but it's still a lot worse than marching and fighting. Didn't you notice? The rout of the Cypsius forces has far exceeded our expectations, and they have a real group of experienced veterans in their army. ”

"Such a quick rout and casualties of this magnitude were far from what I had ever expected. That can only show one result, the combat effectiveness of this rebel army is really high and terrifying. ”

"Originally, I thought they were just good at opportunism and trickery, but I didn't think that they could also exert such terrifying combat effectiveness on the frontal battlefield."

"Even at this time, it feels like we're at the end of our strength and exhausted, but we can't afford to gamble lightly. Now we have actually achieved the core strategic goals. ”

"I have all these supplies and men and horses of Cypsius and my father-in-law. In this way, I am a little more generous than I was when I was in my heyday. ”

"As for the thankless task of suppressing bandits and counterinsurgency, let those self-righteous elders and former high-level leaders figure it out on their own."

Azul glanced at the rebel army in the distance with some indignation, how much he wanted to trample his former partner or enemy under his feet. But now Graeber is clearly reluctant, looking for a conservative way to consolidate his resources.

Azul tried again to persuade him, "But if you don't get rid of them as soon as possible, General, these thieves will spread like wildfire throughout the land of the Roman Republic." ”

"When the time comes, it's just going to be out of control, and you obviously can't do it if you want to be alone. Now that Pompey's army was on a crusade to the east, the army raised by Septios had failed miserably, and the army south of Varilius could not be counted on. ”

"In the land of the Roman Republic now, our army is the most effective and the most promising to exterminate this hateful thief army."

Graebury said with a little dissatisfaction, "Azul, I don't think you're such a short-sighted person. Like you said, isn't this the best time for me to sell at a price? ”

"These thieves, I will naturally destroy them. Otherwise, as you say, there will be no peace in the Republic of Rome, and I will not be able to sit back and relax. ”

"But now at this juncture, I have to get some blood from these idle executives."

After receiving this reply, Azul was also satisfied. No more words, just silently planned the next plan against the rebels.

When Graeber's army joined forces at Septus' camp, the remaining remnants of Septus' camp rejoiced.

For them, the arrival of Graeber's regular troops was undoubtedly a great reassurance. Otherwise, with their little manpower, they may not be able to hold this large camp and keep the remaining grain, grass, and heavy supplies.

However, when they heard the news of the tragic death of their coach Cypsius and the father of the real leader, Ilidia, they were still shocked and unable to help themselves.

How can a dignified army of 20,000 be defeated if it is defeated, is there really something that the rebel army can't do with three heads and six arms? It was from this extreme panic and anxiety that they felt more and more that Graeber's army was their backer. Therefore, Graeber had no trouble pocketing the remaining army of Cypsius.

By the time the news of the defeat in the battle and the death of Illicia's father and Sepseus reached the upper echelons of the Roman Republic, the Senate could not sit still.

In their opinion, the Spartacus rebels, who were like clowns, defeated Roma's regular army several times.

This is also unique in the history of the powerful Roma's conquest. Why did the terrifying combat power they had always relied on and be proud of not be effective in the face of this gang of thieves at this time?

What's even worse is that these people are not a well-trained regular army, but just a group of lowly slaves struggling to make ends meet.

At first, their perception of Graeber was basically inclined to favor him in order to gain political capital and wealth in exchange for him.

But who would have thought that it was not only Graeber, but now the three-way army that was mobilizing the army would actually eat such a painful defeat in front of him.

Varilius in the south had already fled, looking pitiful and frightened, and it was naturally impossible to count on him.

And the only thing left in front of him is Graeber.

You can't go all the way to transfer the main force of Pompey's army back here to counter-insurgency, so where will the dignity of the Republic of Rome be placed? What is the right of their Senate itself?

What's more, even if they forcibly transferred back to Pompey regardless of their face, it would be far from being able to solve the fire.

As a result, the Senate of the Republic of Rome held an emergency meeting for several days, and put the counterinsurgency of the Spartacus rebel army on a very urgent agenda.

As for Graeber, a front-line general who was still struggling on the front line, they also changed their previous attitude and began to provide him with substantial material support.

Some of the temporarily recruited fighters were also deployed to Graeber's area with great fanfare. So Graeber has really been in the last few days.

It can be said that he made a windfall after this battle, not only making up for all his previous battle losses, but also gaining very considerable real power.

Basically, as long as he can complete this counterinsurgency, then his future career will be simply smooth. Among the younger generation, he is the absolute leader.

And when he was gaining momentum, Azul brought him another piece of good news.

After hearing Azul's arguments, Graeber finally put away his conservatism and calmness, and said haughtily: "Well, in that case, then I will let this hateful army of thieves taste the taste of offending me." ”

"Why Graeber suddenly invited to fight? With their new defeat imminent, what capital do they have to have another head-on battle with our army? Spartacus groaned when he heard the news.

"What are you afraid of? That's just right, since they are in a hurry to die, why don't we fulfill them. Kress smiled confidently. The cavalry team he is leading now can really be said to be invincible and rarely encountering opponents.

Gannix fully appreciated the strength of the rebel army in a major battle ahead. Also in this war, he was addicted to the war, and at this time he quite agreed with Kressie.

"That's right, it is difficult for them to make any decent progress and improvement in a short period of time, our mandarin duck battle formation and heavy cavalry troops are too strong, in my opinion, there are no corresponding cards to play on the side of the Roman army."

Jin Zhan saw that the momentum was wrong, and hurriedly said, "Have you forgotten Asur in the opponent's camp?" With this person, where will the other party use dignified means? Maybe there are some secret tricks that haven't been used, and there must be something to rely on if you dare to call out so head-on. ”

Hearing the three words of Asur, everyone thought and tightened their hearts, and remembered the previous incidents. Gannix was the first to wake up and said: "By the way, the previous plan of deception was used by Azul, and according to the final result this time, Graeber and Azul are the ultimate beneficiaries, and all the defeated generals have taken refuge in him. ”

"This man is terrible. But now that their purpose has been fully achieved, why fight to the death with us? ”

Kress had always hated Azul, and when he saw that this young man was still arrogantly engaging in his schemes, he felt depressed in his heart.

said fiercely: "If he dares to appear on the frontal battlefield, he will definitely be difficult to escape after this battle, otherwise it will be endless troubles." ”

Jin Zhan shook his head again and said, "Kress, you must not be rash in this matter. The current excellent situation of our army is really not easy to come by, and we must not act recklessly because of impulse or confidence. ”

"You know, our great victories have been based on good intelligence. And now, thanks to Asur's presence, we have no idea what the other side is up to. And his guess about us is probably very accurate. ”

"In this case, I personally think it's really not appropriate to rush to the battle."

Seeing that Jin Zhan was the first to take the lead in raising objections, radical and belligerent such as Kress could only be speechless and smirk.

Just when the tone of the entire strategic phalanx was roughly set, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside.

"Report to the generals. The army of Rome sent a letter of war for the generals to read. ”

Spartacus took the letter and felt a slight difference, but then slowly read it to the crowd. The newly created content is nothing more than some imminent provocative remarks, which is understandable, and everyone will naturally ignore it.

But the next content made it difficult for everyone to calm down.

In the letter, Azul openly provoked Kress and informed him that Kress's lover, Nivea, was in his hands. If the rebels dared to shrink their heads and not fight, he would kill Nivea in three days.

Hearing the news, Kress also had mixed feelings in his heart. On the one hand, there is joy that the lover, who has not been heard from for a long time, has finally obtained some information, which proves that she is still alive anyway.

On the other hand, the one who is now Kress's beloved, she is actually in the hands of his greatest enemy, Azul. One can imagine how cruel torture Nivea will be at the hands of this despicable villain.

The thought of this made it painful for Kress to stand up. The eyes of the others were focused on Kress.

Seeing his performance, everyone present sighed, but they couldn't think of any solution at all.