Vol 8 Chapter 384: Dido and Haka

The patriarchs felt nervous, especially the magisters of the Magonids.
"Let's return to the meeting place first, and quickly send someone to inform General Samuels, and let him bring the army to disperse the crowd." At this time, Hannoo remained calm and whispered to the veterans who were at a loss for a while. Your own suggestion.
The veterans returned to the meeting place, and while waiting for the army to arrive, they reopened the meeting with anxiety. This time, the resistance was much less. The "resumption of peace talks as soon as possible based on the conditions of most Dionian negotiations" was passed. The resolution sent an envoy to reach a truce agreement with Dionia as soon as possible.
When Hannover came out of the Senate House under the protection of the arrived army and announced the new resolution of the Senate House to the people who were still gathered outside the gate and still refused to leave, it aroused the cheers of the people.
But Hannault also reminded them that even if the peace talks were resumed, they could not relax their vigilance. If the Dionysian army that invaded Africa could not be repelled, the chances of success of the peace talks would be very small and Carthage would lose more interest.
Therefore, he encouraged the people present to prepare actively to defend Carthage.
The people responded warmly.
But things didn't end so smoothly. On this evening, several Magonides sent their elders to be beaten on their way home, and even one was unconscious.
While the people of the city were preparing for the emergency, the Senate, although condemning such violence, and sent people to investigate, had never been successful.
At the same time, some Magonid veterans felt danger and began to escape from Carthage quietly.
When Carthage's messengers saw Alexis, the Dionysian army had begun to besiege in Ruspina.
After learning of the envoy of Carthage, Alexis made it clear that His Majesty King Daphs gave him an order to attack Carthage. He will not stop attacking without receiving His Majesty's instructions for a truce.
When the frustrated Carthage messenger left Ruspina, he was surprised to find that many Numbians also appeared here and got along well with the Dionysian soldiers.
The troop carriers that had encountered the storm have returned to Hadrummentum one after another. Alexis allowed the East Numbians to return to their hometown first, reunited with their families, and then regroup to assist Dionia Army, attack Carthage together.
The reason why Alexis did not allow these East Numbians to immediately participate in the war is that East Numbians are basically infantry, their fighting effectiveness is not strong, and they all look like arrows, worried that they will join the army. Consumption of rations will be consumed in large quantities, and the legions will be dragged down during the battle. However, he tried to retain the Xinumibian cavalry, except for those drowning in the sea, who were determined to leave, and about 2,000 Numibian cavalry were left to fight.
After the Carthage envoy left, Alexis began to order the army to launch a storm on Ruspina. The engineering battalions of several legions have intensified the production of some siege equipment, and Alexis has basically understood the situation of the entire city.
In this area, Ruspina, like Hardrumentum, is one of the few larger Phoenician city-states, but in the eyes of Alexis, it is still a small city and has not been carefully constructed Defense facilities. He carefully adjusted the siege deployment based on the observed conditions, and he firmly believed that the city-state could be captured within a few days.
There are several reasons why Alexis was so anxious to attack Ruspina: First, although he has ordered soldiers to step up the repair of Hardrumentum's port, it lacks sufficient labor and construction In the case of materials and facing the enemy in an unfamiliar environment, the port cannot be built in a short time. The encounter of the second fleet made him know that in the late winter season, the sea is windy, and he needs to provide a safe harbor for the fleet that continues to transport his supplies as soon as possible, and it can also greatly improve The efficiency of unloading, so as soon as possible to capture a seaside city-state is the best choice.
Secondly, when the Dionysian army first arrived, if they wanted to gain a foothold, they must build a solid rear so that they could attack Carthage with confidence. Therefore, a city-state like Ruspina, which is close to Hardrumentum, must be conquered first.
In addition, Alexis had another idea in mind. On the second day after the landing of the army, he received a report from the scouts: there were heavy soldiers stationed in the city of Addis in the west Phoenician city (the road from Hardrumentum to Carthage was indeed smooth, but This road is specific. It crosses a series of mountains between Carthage and Hardrumentum and extends east to form the Karpen Peninsula. Although the flat valley in the middle is not narrow, Addis is located To the west, Carthage learned that the Dionysian army had landed at Hadrumentum, and immediately sent reinforcements to Addis), and Alexis hoped to attack Hadrummen The Phoenician city-state near Tum can attract Carthage troops to rescue them, thereby destroying Carthage's living forces through field battles.
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At the time when the Carthage messenger Okliton rushed to Sicily again to renegotiate with Hippopolis, several Magonides had fled to sexi in southern Iberia, Out of resentment and fear, members of the Magonid family and local officials who spoke in the city about the events in Carthage were shocked.
In the governor's residence, Dido called Haka urgently, and asked him anxiously when he met: "I heard that our army in Sicily was either destroyed or captured. Now my father and brother do n’t know how to live or die. So many The clans did not know what was going on! But at this time, the cursed Hannour had severely attacked us under the influence of Carthage, sent someone to assassinate Uncle Pretakuba, and expelled others. Carthage ... What shall we do now ?! "
By the time Dido spoke, Haka was already supported by the servant, and lay down on the wooden chair. Since Marco led the army to Sicily, all Iberian affairs have been mainly responsible for Haka, plus he is also responsible for the logistics transportation of the Iberian army, and always pay attention to the dynamics of the indigenous people inside and outside the territory. Working hard day and night deteriorated his physical condition, his body was losing weight sharply, and he had difficulty walking.
"Not only what you said, I also got a message ..." Haka touched his forehead with a hand and said softly, "Thanpanko, an important leader of the Hanno faction, has already proposed to the Senate that he would uncle and my brother The absentia trial was said to be severe punishment because they caused such a major failure, put Carthage in danger, and at the same time appease the people of Carthage-- "
"Soothing the people of Carthage ?! Then who will appease us ?! For Carthage, most of our adult men of the Magonid family expedition to Sicily, so far there is no news!" Dido's eyes were filled with tears, But the anger distorted her beautiful face and looked a little embarrassed: "Also, we have spent so many years in this backward and brutal and dangerous place everywhere, how much effort we have put in, how many family members have died, and what we get. Is n’t the land also for the benefit of Carthage? Otherwise, after Carthage and Dionia declared war, Iberia could send so many soldiers! But the Carthage Senate ignored our capture and did not pass us. I agreed, but we will give the hard-earned land to the Dionysians! My father and brother fought bravely for Carthage, and now the life and death are unknown. Not only can we not get the respect and sympathy of Carthage, but also Being judged and humiliated by their honor, the Carthaginian Senate is forcing our Magonides to die! "
Dido squeaked his teeth sharply, "Hakkar, since the Senate of Carthage wants to be merciless to us, then why should we be manipulated by them, and we simply leave Carthage and stop obeying the Carthage Senate? The command!"
Haka listened quietly and was not surprised by what Dido had said. In fact, she had vented similar anger to him many times in the past two days, but this time she decided so much because she heard Cartha. As a result of the severe trials conducted by the Senate on Margot and Hasdruba, according to previous Carthage military traditions, the generals who had suffered major war defeats were severely sentenced to death by the Senate. At the cross, the only one who escaped punishment was his brother, Similco. Although he finally committed suicide, citizens at the time complained to the Senate and were too indulgent. Today, Marco's military failure is greater than that of Shimirko. In addition, the Magonid family has little power in the Senate, and Hanno and others have stalked it. Marco and Hasdrew Pakistan is really in danger of being executed, and it is no wonder that Dido will be emotionally violent.
"Aren't you serious?" Haka asked softly.
"Of course I'm serious!" Dido walked over ~ EbookFREE.me ~ looking down at Haka, and said sternly, "Carthage regards us as enemies, then we will no longer be Carthaginians ! Hakkar, you gather all the officials in the territory, and then declare to them that the Iberian colony is independent and has no relationship with Carthage! "
Haka rubbed her forehead and sighed softly: "Now the main officials in the territory are our Magonides, and they declare independence. They may not have much objection, but it will inevitably not cause Panic among those of Carthage and Phoenicia.
And you should know that the biggest danger we face directly is the Iberian indigenous people inside and outside the territory. Because we blocked the news of the defeat, they still appear relatively quiet for a while, but they will always know that over time they will On the grounds of 'claiming compensation', we launched an attack on our territory, and there were not enough troops in our territory. Once we were separated from Carthage, we would not receive reinforcements. At that time, we could not resist these fierce indigenous people. Offensive, the land will be occupied by them, and the people will be killed by them!
More importantly, we announced our independence. Carthage may not be able to take us for a while, but Dionia has regarded our territory as something in the bag, but it has failed. Will they be angry? Will this kill my uncle and my brother? Then send troops to seize this land? ... Have you thought of all this? "