Vol 9 Chapter 68: Youngest commander

As the chief executive of the region, Yasisters was not surprised. He pondered: "If the allies fully support, about 50,000 or 60,000 people can come, even if there are 20,000 or 30,000 people in the half, plus Our own army, I think it is possible to rely on the strength of the Roman region alone ... to repel the invading Gauls, which was the goal that His Majesty established the Dionysian League in Central Italy. "

Having said that, Asistes looked at the young head of the army in front of him and said solemnly: "Of course, Lord Patroclus, you are now the highest military commander in the Roman area. It ’s up to you to decide. "

"I also think that the strength of the Roman area alone is enough to fight against the invading Gauls!" Patroclus said confidently: "However, to gather such a large army to fight, you need to provide sufficient power from Lord Asistos. Logistical support and weapons reserves are sufficient. "

"You can rest assured that I will do my utmost to protect the army." Yasistes saw that the young army chief not only agreed with his opinion, but also had a strong spirit of enthusiasm, and he was very happy. I have sent a messenger and rushed to Turui to inform your majesty of the news of the 'Gaulian invasion'. I believe that soon the Kingdom will concentrate more manpower and material resources to deal with this Gaulic invasion, so you Do n’t have any worries at all, lead the army first to prevent the Gauls from invading our territory, and then try to find ways to repel them ... "

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In the next few days, the Allied forces of the Holy Kingdom of Dionysia near the Roman area came one after another. The first arrived in Rome were the armies of the Latin Allies, because they were the closest to Rome, and they were also poisoned by the Gauls. Therefore, more than 10,000 troops were sent.

This made Patroclus very happy, because in the past few years Dionysia has used Rome, Victoria and other cities and towns, through various means of trade and transportation, to become closer and closer to the neighboring Latin Union. In the military training of the Fourteenth Army, he would from time to time ask citizens of the Latin Confederate to join and be executed. Therefore, among these confederations near Rome, the Latin Confederate army is most familiar with Dionysia ’s military tactics. Their soldiers The majority in the Allied Forces facilitates the command of Patroclus.

It was followed by the Walsi and the Helnikians. They were very active, but due to the heavy losses in the last war, it was impossible for their population to change in a few years, so the number of soldiers sent was less than 5,000. people.

After, it was the Sabine army, the Aquiles ...

The Etruscan allies did not send troops, but took the time to let the people in the territory retreat into the city. While strengthening the defense of the city, they also sent messengers to Rome every day to urge Dionia to go north as soon as possible to reinforce.

Although within a few days the Roman military camp had gathered 30,000 Dionysian soldiers in the Roman area, and there were also the Latin Allies, the Walsey Allies, the Helniki Allies ... The troop strength has exceeded 50,000, and Patroclus remains unmoved.

However, Yasisters could n’t sit still and hurried to the barracks:
Head of the Patroclus Army, and now there is news from the north that the Gauls have crossed the border line we established, Hasdrubal The situation of the Border Corps led by the adults is unknown. However, the Gauls quickly captured Florentia, and then they made a massive southward attack. They launched an attack on Vilanola and Fufluna. Robbing villages and towns along the way, killing the Etruscan people ... The messengers of the Etruscan confederacy are blocking the door of the district administration office every day. If you don't send troops north, I'm afraid the Etruscan messengers will collectively run to the map Lie, tell your majesty our appearance! "

It seemed that Yasisters had some resentment against Patroclus, even saving the respectful title of "adult".

But after listening to Patroclus, he looked calm, and he said without hesitation: "Master Yasisters, from the current situation, the Etruscans' fear of Gauls has deepened Bone marrow, they have been completely panicked and lost their normal reason and judgment.

However, as the main force to resist the Gauls, Dionysia must remain calm enough to analyze the current chaotic situation and find a good enough fighter to attack, instead of rushing northward to rush into the Gauls. Otherwise, if the attack is frustrated, it will undoubtedly greatly dampen our morale and affect the stability of Rome ... "

After all, Yasisters was a mercenary. After fighting with Davis in Persia in the early years, it was not that he did not understand the military. It was just that he had been engaged in government affairs for the past 20 years. The uninterrupted harassment of the Etruscan messenger, who shouldered the heavy responsibility of the entire region, inevitably became anxious, and at this time he was awakened by the reminder of Patroclus.

But there is a lesson in the words of Patroclus. As a magnificent regional chief and minister of the kingdom, Yasisters ca n’t hold his face a bit. If someone else, he may have to shout a few more words to save his face, but the opposite It was the son-in-law of His Majesty King Dapheus who was very important to him, so Yasisters could only suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart. After a while, he sighed out and said: "What plan do you have?"

"Adult!" Patroclus saw Yasisters a little angry, he did not care too much. Although Yasisters had a higher level of officials, the 14th Army was not under the jurisdiction of the district administrator. , And Patroclus had been reminded by his wife Cynthia before taking office, always intending to avoid dealing with Yasies, but considering that Yasies was founded by Dionysia, it was immediately followed by His Majesty With a deep heart and high qualifications, he calmed down a bit: "Although no specific news came out, I don't think the Gauls could conquer the Florentia Barracks and the Barracks in just a few days. At the Luka Barracks, Lord Hastruba should still insist on perseverance.

If the city of Florence can also seriously implement the defensive measures we have previously formulated for it, the Gauls cannot possibly break through its city. Unfortunately, under the protection of our border corps for more than a year, they lost their vigilance. After receiving the alarm, they were still in the slow-opening gates of the fleeing people. But when the Gauls bypassed the barracks, quickly marched to Florentia, and rushed to the city under a short period of time to launch an attack, they panicked again and did not immediately close the city gate, causing Gaul People followed the refugees into the city ... "

After telling the real reason for the fall of Florentia, Patroclush sighed again and said regretfully: "The Gauls occupied Florentia and they had a place in Etru There is a sufficient supply of military food in a place in Riya. According to the information obtained now, there are about 40,000 Gauls and the morale is strong. If I lead the army across Taiwan at this time The Po River hurriedly fought north of Etruria to fight against it, and even if it could win, it would inevitably suffer heavy losses. It would be better not to go north first to avoid causing the Gauls to be vigilant, while waiting for the confluence of subsequent allies, and More material reserves ... "

"You don't have to worry about military food supplies, Crotocatax has been working hard to prepare!" Yasistus reminded with a heavy tone: "But it is not the only way to keep the army waiting in the barracks for so long. In case the Gauls have conquered other Etruscan city-states, I am afraid that we are not good at telling Etruscan allies and other allies! "

"The Fourteenth Army is only responsible for His Majesty and the Kingdom!" Patroclusus replied lightly.

Asistus heard it, and got a little angry: "But you are now the commander of the entire northern Dionysian coalition! Protecting the Etruscan confederation is your responsibility to your Majesty!"

"Yes." Patroclus said rightly: "So I have to be cautious, and I am waiting hard for the time! Master Yasisters, don't worry, just a big victory, any accusations and resentments. Will disappear. "

Asistes saw that he was so stubborn that the oil and salt did not enter, so he threw a sentence: "Okay, then I will wait for your victory!" Then he left.

Returning to the Executive Office, when Crotocatax reported to him, Yasisters still complained about the matter, and said angrily: "I usually deal with Patroclus and feel he Still a good speaker, how can he become so stubborn at this critical time, and he ca n’t listen to suggestions! The entire coalition in northern Dionysia is under his control, I am really worried! "

After listening to Crotocatax, he comforted him and said, "Master, you are governing this huge area of ​​Rome. UU reading www.uukanshu.com also has to take into account the friendly relations with neighboring allies. The responsibility is so great. The Gaul invasion has threatened the security of the people in the entire central region and is likely to undermine the stable order that you have worked hard to establish here in the past few years. During this time, I have seen that you have never slept well. It shows how much pressure you are facing!

As the commander of the army, Patroclus looks young, but it is not because he is my brother-in-law that the father-in-law let him serve as the commander of the fourteenth army, allowing him to command the coalition in an emergency and resist high The rights of the Lu people, but because he is one of the most outstanding candidates among the young generation of generals in the Dionysian army. The father, who has always been good at hiring, arranged him here, it must be that he has this ability and can afford this. Heavy duty.

In fact, he is also under great pressure. Every time I send a heavy load to the military operations to see him, he is either allocating tasks with other generals, listening to the reports of the sentry, or watching the map by one person, and has no time to say a word to me.

Think about it, it can be understood that the Roman area is the northernmost territory of the kingdom. The reinforcements cannot be reached in a short time. The coalition led by Patroclus is at this time the only force to resist the Gauls. A defeat in the Lu people's battle may cause the Gauls to rush into the Roman area ... so he is cautious, I think it is understandable ... "