Before the Macedonians could organize a defensive formation, Caesar gave an order, and 2,000 cavalry immediately swept through the ranks of the Gauls like a rushing flood.

Caesar shouted and rushed into the crowd first, his horse trampling everywhere, the cracking of bones and the tearing of flesh everywhere he went.

Caesar wielded his short sword and cut down all the Macedonian soldiers who stood in his way. Blood splattered everywhere and wails rang out. At this time, he was like a god possessing his body, his eyes were open angrily, and the expressions on his face froze together. The desire to win made him explode in this moment.

One by one, the Macedonians were cut down by his short sword in front of him. The Roman general in front of them was their god of death, their nightmare. No one could stop him.

But the Macedonians were, after all, a battle-hardened people, and after the initial panic, they began an organized defense. The shock of the Roman cavalry was neutralized in front of the tight defensive formations of the large regiments. Many experienced veteran cavalrymen knew at this time that there was only a dead end if they rushed forward. So they turned their horses' heads one after another, avoiding the main body of the enemy's defensive formation, and went around to chase and kill the stragglers. They were not worried about the threat of the enemy behind them, because the Roman infantry had already joined the battlefield.

The brave Caesar made a serious mistake. He was surrounded by enemies. The horse had been hacked to death by the Macedonians, causing him to fall to the ground and have to fight on foot. The eyes were full of grass-green figures and annoying screams. Caesar fought hard, and the red around him gradually thinned. A thought suddenly slipped through his mind: "Am I going to die heroically in this battle?" No! Never! I don't want to die, I want to go back alive, with honor. ”

He still fought hard, cutting down any Macedonian who tried to approach him. And use it to open a way for yourself.

Suddenly, Caesar's back was pressed against an equally solid back, and he instinctively glanced back, it was Yang Rui. He was wearing no armor and was stained red with blood.

Yang Rui held a short sword, his eyes were calm, and he said, "Follow me, our military formation is over there!" ”

Caesar is a veteran, but at this time he also exclaimed at Yang Rui's combat power, it was a god-like power, no one could stop Yang Rui's advance, he fought a bloody way, so that Caesar escaped safely.

Caesar smiled and said, "My friend, it seems that you are indeed a messenger sent to me by God. ”

Yang Rui smiled slightly and said, "Your god is nothing in front of me. ”

Antony saw the besieged Caesar clearly, and he immediately ordered the cavalry to make a second charge to rescue Caesar. Just as the Macedonians were concentrating on the poor horseless cavalry of the Roman general, who had few horses around him, the Roman cavalry suddenly gathered together and killed them from behind.

The Roman infantry had already surrounded the remaining Macedonians, and the encirclement was gradually shrinking, and the Macedonians tried to break through several times, but they were blocked by javelins and impregnable shields. By the time the sun went down, the Macedonian reinforcements had been wiped out. Corpses littered the entire valley. Some Roman soldiers also roamed over the corpses, giving the Macedonians who had not yet died with another sword to end their suffering.

The trumpets of the assembly in the distance had sounded, and Roman soldiers had gathered from all corners of the battlefield like the eagles of Caesar's Guard. A blood-red remnant sun hung weakly on the sky. Yang Rui stared at the mountain of corpses of the Gauls. I suddenly felt an unprecedented pleasure in my heart, and the energy field emanating from the corpse was also pouring into my body.

At this time, Caesar came to Yang Rui and said, "The troubles of the Macedonians have been solved. ”

Yang Rui nodded and said, "Pompey's Southern Legion is still assembling at this time, and it is best to give them a fatal blow before they are ready." ”

Caesar said, "But to attack Pompeii's southern legions, the land route must pass through Rome, and I cannot make it possible for a hundred thousand troops to pass under the nose of Rome." ”

Yang Rui said: "You can cross the Adriatic Sea. ”

Caesar burst out laughing and said, "You let me go to ** so many ships?" The Senate controlled the navy of the Roman Republic. ”

Yang Rui said: "I have prepared it for you." ”

Caesar was taken aback and asked, "Ready?" ”

Yang Rui nodded and said, "The Queen of Egypt has sailed her fleet into the Adriatic Sea, and you can cross the sea on the ship of the Egyptian fleet." ”

Five days later, at noon, a large Egyptian naval fleet appeared in the southern waters of the Italian peninsula. The fleet consisted of about 200 battleships with three rows of slurry and huge bronze ramming angles and hundreds of cargo ships. On the sails of each ship is a striking dark blue inverted crescent emblem, which stands out in the midday sun.

Caesar stood on the bow of the flagship, his eyes looking at the beauty of Italy, and his face was full of serenity.

The fleet soon sailed into a narrow bay with no reefs nearby. All the cargo ships were docked in shallow water, and the sailors quickly got on the gangplank. Then a group of Roma drove to the beach.

Suddenly, the calm beach was full of people, and all kinds of military supplies were piled up. Hamilcar and his own 6000 Holy Legion cavalry also landed in Sicily after the infantry went ashore. As soon as he came ashore, he immediately rallied his troops. Send out patrols to keep an eye out, this is not a quiet coast after all. Let them run wild.

Caesar and the last of his guards took to the beach. By this time the troops that had previously come ashore had already begun to march westward, marching towards Messina as originally planned.

Anthony and his 2000 cavalry flanked the infantry. He was also fascinated by the beauty of the south. But he was a professional soldier after all, and after a short period of wandering thoughts, he focused his attention on the troops again. The long sea voyage made the soldiers look exhausted, and complaints came and went. Anthony rode his horse around the troops. Tell the veterans that they'd better keep their mouths shut or they will be whipped.

Caesar looked at Anthony's busy figure back and forth, and felt infinite pride in his heart. The qualities and traditions of the Julius family are on full display in this young descendant, who is only 23 years old. The turbulence at sea did not dampen Anthony's exuberant energy in the slightest. The marching troops rolled up dust that obscured the sky. Meander like a python. Wherever the army walked, the grass was flattened, revealing the loess below, and the horse manure was piled up like a mountain, and the smell was choking. The sound of neat footsteps shook the earth. It is clearly recognizable from miles away.

Caesar stopped the busy Anthony and said, "Taranto is at hand, I hope we can get the city tomorrow." ”

"Caesar, I mean the attack on the Southern Army will begin tonight. They would never have imagined that we would be in front of them so soon. My cavalry troops can get to Taranto when it gets dark and give them a surprise attack. It's easier than fighting on the battlefield. Losses will also be minimized. Anthony said with confidence.

"Well, I hope our cavalry won't complain about your harshness." Caesar laughed

"They are all veterans who have followed you for many years, and they know in their hearts what is most important and the purpose of our trip

What they know in their hearts is that complaining is a good way for them to rest. But they will not refuse to carry out orders. Anthony said

"Well, leave 1,000 cavalry to cover the flanks of the infantry, and you take the remaining 1,000 men. We'll see you under Taranto. Caesar said. (To be continued.) )