Vol 8 Chapter 208: Marching west

Using the Naconian incident, Geerni declared that he would prevent the invasion of the Samonai coalition forces, convene the people in the territory, and engage in military martial law. However, on the day of the appointment, only 1,000 soldiers were stationed in the territory. With 3,000 soldiers, quietly heading south into the territory of Dionia, but did not enter the city of Kopsa, because in the north of the city of Kopsa there is likely to be a spy of the Samonna coalition, so the army of Abenimum Hiding in the Potentia territory south of Copthorne, he joined his troops and sent some people back to the mountainous area of ​​Samone to investigate the enemy.
Copthorn is located on the upper reaches of the Orfanto River, on the south side of Lake Conza. The terrain on the upper reaches of the Orvanto River is special. Except for the flat terrain around Copsa and Lake Conza, the north coast of the east coast stands. It is difficult to climb, and the South Bank is relatively flat. This is why the Samonna coalition forces will merge in the Copsa area during the South Italian War and invade Potentia.
When Alexis led the army into the mountains and camped in the river bay, he sent a messenger to go west along the south bank of the Ovanto River and finally entered the Potentia territory, informing him of coordination and command of Botti. Yatti Paris, the coalition of the Abeniyarum.
Zanti Tiris, Pollet, and Gerni, who have been carefully observing the enemy's movements, got the reward of the spies in the early morning of the next morning: six or seven thousand Samona soldiers appeared in the mountains in the north, marching southeast. .
They immediately led the 15,000 soldiers and headed north to the upper reaches of the Orfanto River, heading east along the South Bank.
Copsa is more than 30 miles from the river bay. After more than four hours, the army reached the west of the river bay. The north bank here has been relatively flat, and Zantitipis is preparing to order the army to cross the Orvanto River. When entering the North Shore area, Gellney made a suggestion.
Because he is familiar with the terrain of Aguironia, he believes that the Dionysian army will induce the Samonna coalition to enter the valley, but their troops rushed from the south to Aguironia, and the movement is too big. The Samonai coalition fled earlier from the northwest of the more easily climbed valley, so he suggested that the Abenimum army should go north and quietly circle a large circle to the northwest of Aguironia. Launched an offensive and joined the Potentia army to join the Samonna coalition.
In this regard, Polett expressed opposition, but he did not explain the reason, but quietly turned to Zantitipis to see, in fact, he is not assured that the Abeniyarums act alone, fearing that they will go to ventilate the letter.
However, Zantei Paris agreed with Gellney's suggestion through careful consideration. After all, such a huge army to defeat this Samoan coalition is a breeze, but the military department is hoping if the Samonais are really With the army in the mountains, it is best to make full use of this huge number of Potentia, the Abeniyarum coalition, to keep the Samonet in the mountains as far as possible without their knowledge. The encirclement will help the next offensive of the Dionysian army. Although Zantiparis didn't know much about Gellney, Gellney's suggestion was most in line with the requirements of the military department, so he decided to take risks.
Half an hour after the departure of the Abenimum army, the Potentia forces began to cross the river...
For these reasons, the army was late for nearly an hour.
Alexis listened to the explanations of the three people and looked a little sullen. After all, the final result proved that the action they took was correct, so he deliberately looked at the sky and then said directly: "It will soon arrive. At dusk, we should immediately lead the army back to the military camp in the south, so that the soldiers who fought for a day will take a good rest."
The three people agreed with his opinion. After all, the main force of the Samonai in the mountains has been completely destroyed, but the harassment of small enemy and even the sneak attack of the beast may still exist. It is safer for several troops to camp together. It is only such a huge army that rushes to the river bay, and it is impossible to squeeze into the existing military camp. It is also necessary to simply build a new camp next to it, so it is necessary to hurry.
At this time, Zandiparis looked at the mountains in the east and asked: "What plans are there for tomorrow? First take Aquilonia? It seems that this city is not good offensive."
Alexis’ mouth is slightly stunned, although his voice is not loud, but his voice is still full of confidence:
In my opinion, with today’s victory, even if I don’t occupy Aguironia, there is no big deal for the whole battle. Impact. My opinion is that all troops will enter Benevenventum directly tomorrow!"
After today’s observation of Aguironia, it has not been moving, especially when the Samonah coalition arrived and surrounded the Dionysian army, the Achillonia army did not come down, take the opportunity to wear On the two sides of Onia, Alexis judged that there were not many defenders in the city of Aquilonia.
"I agree with General Alexis's plan!" Paulette, who knows the Samonees, expressed his support: "We want to use this victory to expand our advantage and not to give the Samonese a breather." Opportunity, as long as the Benevenvent is captured, the Sempini people are finished! And we can also directly threaten the Kautim’s central town, Kautim, through Beneventtum!"
Zantitipis certainly agreed, only Gellney was in thought.
"Is the Gherny leader regretting that he should not leave the Samonai tribal alliance?!" Pollett said, sarcasm.
Gerni returned and explained: "I wonder if I can persuade Aquilonia because there are a lot of tribal people in Aquilonia who were captured before." It is close to Dawny and Puccity, who played the most in the battle against Danny before.) Now they have witnessed again the failure of the Samonna coalition... I know the leader of Aguironia, he is a An old guy who doesn’t talk about friendship and only values ​​strength—"
Having said that, Gerny bit his teeth: Before the South Italian War, the leader of Aguironia was his father's most loyal fan. After the South Italian War, he immediately fell to Les Couch and targeted Abe. Nirum’s full support.
"In the current situation, the chances of Akuronians choosing to surrender will be great," Gailney said finally.
Being able to persuade Aquilonia can save a lot of things. Alexis certainly will not oppose it. He immediately promised: "If Aguironia is willing to return, Dionia can allow it to become kingdom. Free city."
This is not what Alexis is advocating. But when the Ministry of Military Affairs simply informs the five rotating presidencies of the offensive plan, everyone seriously considers that "in the event of forced force, if there is a town in Samona, the requirements are smoothed down." The problem is that, given the harsh environmental conditions in most of the towns in the Samonai Mountains, the output is very limited and directly integrated into the kingdom. Instead, it will consume administrative resources. It is better to let it take care of itself. For example, this Aguilonia is located at such a high level. Above the mountains, the traffic is very inconvenient and can only rely on grazing for a living. Most of the Diaonian elders and officials will probably refuse to come to the post of chief executive and hold public office.
"I will send people up the mountain to persuade them. When we arrive at the river bay, there will be results." When Gellney finished, he was ready to arrange.
"Wait a minute!" Pollett called him and said, "I suggest that it is best to bring him, more able to convince Aquilonians!"
He waved his hand and carried a corpse under his hand.
Gailney took a closer look and couldn't help but take a breath. The deceased, he knew, Kaustim's big tribal leader, Uzzibe, had a higher prestige in the Kautini tribe. It used to be Kautini. The powerful leader of the great leader, but he voluntarily gave up the competition with Segovani.
"Listen to the prisoners who said that he is the commander of the Samonai coalition. When they broke out, he rushed to the front and was finally stabbed to death by my warrior! I want to send the messenger to bring him, will let The Krononians know more about their current situation!
Poulter said loudly, both in propagating his merits and secretly warning Gilney.
Just as Gherny was silent, Alexis said: "I think this is a good idea."
Gerney immediately wiped out a trace of sadness in his heart and said simply: "I will let him carry him up the mountain!"
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In the evening, the Dionyrian coalition soldiers also retired the camp in the river bay. The messenger sent by Gilny brought back more than a dozen hostages from Aquilonia, including a son of his leader, Akui. Loonia fell.
Alexis was overjoyed and immediately greeted the people of Aquilonia and promised that after they went to Turui, Dionia will soon release the previously captured Aquilonian warriors. .
Although the return of Aquilonia made the entire southern part of Hampini a safe area~EbookFREE.me~ Alexis did not relax his vigilance and still ordered the sentinels of the camp to step up patrols.
This night is safe and sound.
The next day, 20,000 people from the Dionyrian coalition directly camped westward, along the south bank of the Ovanto River, first to Copthorn.
Here, Alexis divided 2,000 soldiers, escorted the captives, and escorted the hostages of Aquilonia back to Turui. He also discussed the supply and transportation of rations with the Copsa Chief Executive.
Zantitipis also left the coalition at this moment and continued to head west to Enona to re-lead the half-prepared legion stationed there, ready to show their talents in the next battle.
In the afternoon, the Dionyrian coalition left Copsa, bypassed Lake Consa, marched northwest, and entered the territory of Abeniyarum at dusk.
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At this time, outside the city of Naples, in the Samonai coalition camp, the big tribes of the four tribes were sitting in the big account, all of them were dignified because they had just received the "army left in the mountains and suffered a fiasco." Message.