Vol 8 Chapter 260: Katana Military Conference (3)

"When the meeting is over, I will send someone to start this matter." Cipros simply agreed to let Seckley Ann thank you.
Sipros looked at Leo Tizides and said in a deep voice: "We don't need much worry about the problem at sea now, but on land, how do we deal with the attack of the Carthagin army?"
Leo Tizides did not hesitate, pointed to the map on the table, and slowly said the plan that had already been thought of well: "Now Carthage and Syracuse collude, and the friendship cities on the south coast have all been occupied by them. It will not take long for the army of Carthage to meet in the southeast corner, attacking our southern border and the two allies of Leotini and Tony.
This time, the Carthaginians have not yet attacked the North Coast. I think that during the next period of time, they will not attack the North Coast for the time being, which will distract their troops, and the terrain on the North Coast is narrow, which is not conducive to the strength. The city-states are smaller than the south-city city-states, but if they want to attack them one by one, the Carthaginians will spend a lot of time. As long as we have enough troops in Millai, we can take Carthage for a long time. People are blocked from the territory. I am most worried about the central part of Sicily -"
Leo Tizedes pointed his right hand to the icon of the city of Enna on the map. He said: "There are many races in the Carthage army from Iberia that are good at mountain combat, plus Tanico, who has a familiar terrain. The tribe leads the way, the Sikels are not opponents at all, so Kefaro Ioian was occupied by them. Now they are still besieging Enna. I decided not to reinforce Enna and retire with the Sikel tribes who are willing to follow us. "
"You want to give up Enna?!" Sipus was shocked and solemnly reminded: "There are more than half of the West Kyle tribes, I am afraid most of them are not willing to leave their homes."
The words of Sipros are quite euphemistic. In fact, he knows very well that once the Dionysian army no longer reinforces Enna, the Sikhir tribe there will probably all fall to the Cartha under the threat of the Carthaginians. Base, this is because the measures taken by Dionynia against the Sikels for more than a decade have been different from those of Samona.
For the Samonets, Dionia maintains an alliance with this mountainous race on the surface, but actually draws and assimilate the various tribes of Samonah through trade, culture, and even religion, especially in Abeniyarum. And the Naconia area, so that the Samoun tribal alliance and the priests will panic, and finally take the initiative to provoke the war, which is exactly what Dafos hopes, because the expansion to the north is the Kingdom of Dionia. Strategic focus;
For Carthage in the south of the Kingdom of Deonia, in the original strategic concept of Daves, before the occupation of the entire Italian peninsula, Dionia temporarily did not want to be hostile to it, "keeping peace with Carthage" became The first task, so the kingdom twice signed a peace agreement with Carthage. So for the Sikels between the two countries, although they have already formed an alliance with Dionia, considering the attitude of the Carthaginians, the Sicilian territory of Dionia is more likely to be traded. The Sikels, and less adopting more radical means, to avoid stimulating the Sikels and causing conflicts, give Carthage a mouthful.
However, after the riots in the Taknikian tribe were settled, the "Carthage people secretly supported the Taknikian tribe" was also exposed. Daves changed the previous practice and began to strengthen the control of the Sikels. Incorporating the towns of Heiner and Hebita into the kingdom, the West Kyle area was cut into two parts. The eastern region, dominated by Achillion and Kentripa, is adjacent to the Sicilian territory and has become the focal point for the tying and assimilation of the region. The region is basically a close and friendly tribe with and from Dionia. . In the western part of the country, which is headed by Enna and Kefaro Ition, the West Kyle tribe has less contact with Dionia. Some tribes were punished by Dionia when they participated in the rebellion of the Taknikian tribe. There are also a small number of tribes who have actively moved from the eastern region to Enna in these two years, because their leaders can't stand the increasingly strong control of the eastern region.
Dionya is not indifferent to the western region of Sikel. Instead, he coordinates and resolves the conflicts between the tribes as a lord. They constrain them with trade and aid. They use their soldiers to fight in war. Ways to control them. Some time ago, the West Kyle troops that assisted the Eighth Army and participated in the fighting mainly came from tribes in the western region.
Obviously, Dionia adopted a method of gradual encroachment, focusing on assimilation and absorption of the West Kyle tribe in the eastern region, and then turning to the west. I just didn't expect that just a few years later, the war with Carthage broke out so quickly, and the assimilation of the eastern region had just had some effect.
"I agree with the opinion of Prosous, and the decision to give up Enna is correct." Breu also stood up and leaned over to look at the map and said, "You see, Enna is in the center of Sicily, from Kay. Faroitian is closer and farther away from our sphere of influence. After the Carthage people occupied Kefaro Ition, Agrigento, and Gera, the town was too prominent and already Surrounded by the Carthaginians.
We sent less reinforcements and did not play any role. Enna would still be easily captured by the Carthage. And if we send more reinforcements, it will weaken the defensive forces in other places. The Carthaginians can bypass Enna and attack other defensive towns. For example, send troops from Gera to attack Hena directly... Just a little, withdraw the army and tighten our fists! "Brouru finished, looked at Leo Tizides.
Leo Tizides did not look at him, but said to Sipros: "The next battle will be fierce, related to the safety of the Sicilian territory. Any small mistake will lead to a big failure. Nowadays With the advantage of the Carthaginians, I doubt whether the Western Khala tribes in the western region are still loyal to the kingdom. If we support En, they suddenly rebel -"
Sipros silenced for a moment and sighed: "Well, I agree with you, give up Enna, and withdraw to the eastern region with the tribe who is willing to follow us. So, what's next?"
Leo Tizides said to Breu at this time: "How about your Brera Master, your 7th Army is responsible for holding the defense line in the south?"
"Do you mean the line from Paragonia to Tony?" Breu could say so quickly because his regiment is now stationed at Lake Leotini, north of Leotini. There is a new military camp nearby, so there is some understanding of it.
"Yes." Leo Tiddides nodded and continued: "The Eighth Army will be stationed in Achillion and will be responsible for defending the defense line from Herna to Herbita."
Brelu looked at the map carefully and found that the western defense zone was basically the town and settlement of Sikel. He immediately thought that he had first arrived and was completely unfamiliar with the race of Sikel. There was no prestige among them. It’s hard to shake them, in case something goes wrong... and the southern line of defense is basically within the Catania plains. Both of the ally are also Greek city-states. They have been attached to Dionia for more than a decade. It will be more convenient.
He pretended to sink, and then said: "I basically agree with Prosousus your defense plan, but from the current situation, the southern defense line may become the focus of the attack of the Carthagin army. The Seventh Army has only 8,000 people. The strength is not enough."
"Not only the southern defense line, but the two towns of Hena and Achillion may also be the focus of the attack of the Carthaginians." Leo Tiddides clicked on the map and said: "The entire Sicilian territory can at least Increase the number of 20,000 citizens to fight, and once there is any loss, it will be immediately replenished."

I reminded you.
Sipros interjected:
There are ten more days~EbookFREE.me~ is the autumn harvest! I hope that you will not recruit other citizens before this to ensure that there is enough in the territory. Labor, in the shortest possible time to complete the harvest of the farmland, let us have enough supply of military food in the future war."
"I don't want to recruit soldiers any more in a short time. The Carthaginians want to attack us. I think at least 10 days later, we can use the existing troops to support the autumn harvest, but be careful. The cavalry of Carthage broke into the plains of Catania and caused damage to our farmland and villages..."
After the Ortizids finished, Breu said seriously: "I have no problem, our Seventh Army will hold the defense line in the south!"
"I have a problem." Seclerian said aloud: "What happened to Syracuse?! Is it OK that they have colluded with Carthage and participated in the war against us in Dionia?!"
"Syracuse does have a connection with Carthage, but it is still uncertain about whether they want to declare war on our Dionya." Cipros said cautiously: "I used to send messengers to Thira." The Kuza Council questioned that from the answer of their chief general, Te Agennis, Syracuse wanted to earn a profit for us during the war with Carthage, but for the time being did not want to completely with us. Tearsing his face and becoming an accomplice to the Carthaginians, killing them on the front line, so it is best for us not to take the initiative to provoke the Syracuse, as long as we can guard against it, first concentrate on resisting the Carthaginians."
Leotizides and Breu both nodded and said: This is a safe practice.
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