Kress asked, confused, "What's going on?" Who let the ship come to shore? ”

Eli stepped forward and replied, "It's Spartacus's order, and I don't really understand why I landed here. ”

Kress was furious when he heard this, and he was about to run to Spartacus to theorize. But he didn't want to bump into Jin Zhan, who was practicing combat moves. He grabbed Jin Zhan and asked, "Brother Jin Zhan, do you know that our new one is about to dock." Didn't you say that you were going to attack Capua? ”

Jin Zhan's arm was in pain from Kress's big hand, and he frowned and said, "Can you let me go first?" ”

Only then did Kress realize his embarrassment and let go of his hand embarrassedly.

Jin Zhan said helplessly: "Just your anxious temper, you really have to change it." If you really want to be the leader of the cavalry team in the future, you can't always act so impulsively. ”

"Originally, we did plan to go around behind Graeber and surprise Capua. But don't you find that now the ocean currents are going in the opposite direction to where we are going? As a result, our speed will drop a lot. ”

"Originally, I had planned to dare to take Capua many times before Graeber. Now it seems that our time margin will be greatly reduced. The battlefield is changing rapidly, so we can't blindly be strong now. ”

"The best way to do this now is to land on the coast closest to the temple and return the large force to the temple before making plans."

Kress didn't understand and comprehend the timing of the battlefield that Jin Zhan said, but Jin Zhan had already equated it with the prediction in his heart. Since it was his plan, he wouldn't have any doubts. It's just that the enthusiastic desire just now was poured with cold water, and it really didn't feel good.

Still unwilling to give up, he asked, "Then do you think we can slap Graeber's army by the tail after landing, they definitely didn't expect us to suddenly appear in their rear." ”

Jin Zhan smiled and said, "Kress, it's not like you haven't seen Graeber's army with your own eyes. The discipline of his army is not on the same level as the one we have just defeated. I estimate that even if he retreats, he must be steady and steady. Don't worry, there will be time for you to kill all sides in the future, don't you still believe my words? ”

Kress scratched his head embarrassedly and said, "Hey, how dare I not believe you." If I hadn't believed you, I would have died in the arena of Capua. So now is such a good time to take advantage of the victory and pursue, will we not do anything? ”

Jin Zhan patted Kress on the shoulder and said, "It's still the same sentence, the battlefield is changing rapidly. Fighters will also appear and disappear constantly. ”

At this time, Spartacus also walked over, and when he saw that Jin Zhan seemed to have persuaded Cress, he shook his head and smiled: "Cress, it seems that you guy still has to let Jin Zhan get you." ”

Chris snorted, still a little dissatisfied: "Alas, such a good offensive opportunity was wasted." When I think of the nobles of Capua and Graeber, I feel angry. But I didn't expect God to be on their side, and the current wind direction and ocean currents are not on our side. ”

Spartacus said again: "In order to be a general, you must know the time and place, understand the laws of astronomy and meteorology, and know the trend of the terrain. These are all key pieces of information that must be understood before starting a campaign. Cress, as the leader of the Gaolu side of our team, must also demand yourself according to the requirements and standards of a general. ”

Hearing the word general, Kress was obviously confused. Immediately reacted, and couldn't help laughing: "Haha, I didn't expect that when I Kress also became a general, wouldn't it be on an equal footing with Graeber's stinky boy." ”

"What is Graeber? First we pressed him and beat him violently in the city of Capua. Gathered 20,000 troops, and we led us by the nose to walk around. At this level, do you also use it as a reference for yourself? I don't think I'm losing points. Jin Zhan couldn't help but tease.

"That's it! Lao Tzu said the wrong thing. Sooner or later, Graeber's guy will be slammed to the ground and beaten up again. Haha, when you say that, my so-called general really has a bit of weight. Kress began to feel happy.

"Okay, the ship is docked, let's hurry up and lead everyone to carry things, let's land as soon as possible." Far from being the time to relax, we still have a very urgent task ahead of us. Jin Zhan said.

Spartacus asked with a little doubt: "Jin Zhan, what do you mean when you say that there is still a very urgent task?" Now that we are under the influence of the countercurrent, haven't we already given up our original plan to attack Capua City? Is there anything that needs to be urgently needed to do now other than go back to the temple to sort out the harvest? ”

Hearing Jin Zhan say that there was an urgent task, Kress's eyes lit up again, and he hurriedly asked, "Is there anything good about Brother Jin Zhan?" Is there still a chance that we will be able to sneak up on the tail of Graeber's army? ”

"Don't get excited. We are now landing in a position that is far from keeping up with the retreat of Graeber's army. So it's a bit difficult to pursue their army. Moreover, the risk is also very high, we are now in a high morale stage, and all aspects are in a stage of full rise, so there is no need to do this kind of gambling. Jin Zhan explained.

"Then you should hurry up and say, what are our goals now?" Kress said anxiously.

"You think, we have made such a big disturbance in Napoles, and we have taken a lot of supplies and personnel from the port docks and sailed out of the docks, along with huge ships. It is impossible for such an obvious action not to be known to the rest of the people in Napolus. ”

"So they will soon inform the nearest garrison to Napolis to the side of Valilius, and Navarius will definitely make a certain response." Jin Zhan added again.

"Are you saying that there is a good chance that we will run into the army of Varilius in this landing? Will they chase us in the direction our ship is leaving? Spartacus seemed to think of something.

"I see, then they should be able to guess the direction of our attack. After all, in this case, a sneak attack on Capua seems to be a tactic on the table at all. It's likely that the troops of Varilius will go north to support Capua, as you say, and avenge themselves by the way. Kress also came to his senses and said.

Jin Zhan applauded and said, "Not bad, not bad." What General Kress said is very true, I didn't expect that as soon as we praised you as a general, you immediately entered the role, and began to use your brain to judge the various forms of changes and the enemy's intentions. Then I would like to ask General Cress, since it is very likely that Varilius will send troops north to assist Capua, how should we deal with it now? ”

Kress said without thinking, "Of course I rushed up and killed them." Oh no, you still have to be strategic. Kress quickly changed his tune when he realized something was wrong. There must be a lot of men and horses in their attack this time, and if we fight head-on, we will also pay a lot of losses. How about we wait for them to set up camp halfway through and attack them at night? ”

Jin Zhan and Spartacus couldn't help but look at Kress with admiration. It seems that encouraging and spurring this kind of positive motivation is still very effective in inspiring and improving people.

A reckless and impulsive person like Kress is now willing to learn to start thinking about problems on his own initiative, and he is also able to grasp the key to the contradiction and choose the advantages and avoid the disadvantages. This was not a great thing for the rebels.

Jin Zhan praised: "Okay, since General Kress has this clever plan. Then this battle will be handed over to you to command, and it is better to carry out it quickly according to your plan. ”

Jin Zhan's sycophant Kress was overjoyed, and quickly agreed, for fear that Jin Zhan and Spartacus would regret it, and said, "This is what you said." The mandarin duck you trained in a while will have to obey my command. ”

Kress couldn't help but grin as he spoke, and he couldn't help but be a little ecstatic at the thought of being able to command this brave mandarin duck battle formation to carry out a surprise attack on Roma's army.

"The Mandarin Duck Battle Formation can't be handed over to you for the time being, and you are far from being familiar with the command of the formation now. For the time being, it is not possible to play a key role in the transformation. Jin Zhan suddenly poured cold water.

Hearing this, Kress inevitably said a little frustratedly: "Alas, I said that you just said that you still said that you want to give me full authority to direct this operation? Why are you turning your face faster than turning a book? ”

Jin Zhan ignored his reaction and continued: "Your mission is to carry out this raid, what is the most important thing about the raid? Haven't you reacted yet? ”

"The most important thing in a surprise attack is to attack suddenly when the enemy does not react, that is, the speed must be fast. Ah, I see, you want me to assemble a cavalry team as soon as possible, right? Kress muttered to himself.

"Haha, exactly. In several battles, large and small, we all gained a lot of horses. Especially this time, more than 100 batches of sturdy horses were harvested at the port terminal. We now have a total of about 200 horses at our disposal. In this way, a cavalry team can also be formed. ”

"And General Cress, as the first rebel knight I trained, you have to take on the leadership of the rebel cavalry team, leading these more than 200 horsemen to hurry up and train. Strive to deliver sufficient blows to the camps of the army of Varilius. ”

"Great!" Kress was excited, and now after hearing the news that Jin Zhan was going to let him train and lead the cavalry to charge, all the frustration that he had not been able to raid Capua City had been swept away.

turned into an indescribable excitement, and he no longer talked to Jin Zhan and Spartacus. Walking directly towards his group of Gao Lu companions, it was obvious that they were going to mobilize men and horses to form this cavalry team.

Several huge ships slowly leaned against a relatively flat and suitable land. Since everyone had been well rested and enjoyed a variety of food in the cabin after the battle of Napoles, their physical strength was naturally more abundant.

At this time, under the strong call of Kress and others, the manual work such as carrying items, sorting out equipment, etc., was in full swing, and they were very happy. It didn't take long for several ships of cargo and horses to be all sorted.

Kress led the way, enthusiastically leading a group of high-ranking companions and his selection of experienced horseback riders from among the gladiators to form a makeshift team of knights. With the acquiescence of Jin Zhan and Spartacus, they carried out a series of knightly training nearby.

After a previous battle with Graeber's Sentinel Force, Kress has matured in horseback riding. Especially after he learned Jin Zhan's technique and added stirrups for knights under the saddle of each horse, almost anyone who had a little horseback riding experience suddenly felt the rapid improvement of riding skills.

In addition, this group of gladiators themselves is one in a thousand or even one in a thousand people with physical fitness, and their body coordination, balance, explosiveness and control of small muscle groups are extremely good in continuous combat training. Therefore, with the help of stirrups, these beginner knights quickly adapted to the basic movements of horse riding and horse combat.