v2 Chapter 24： Before the battle

"You please say!" Burkes was busy.

"I am on the left wing, Tarantum on the right wing, and the road to Turui. This order is unchanged. However, the two thousand mercenaries of Adrians, Adras, Seta, and two hundred cavalry are all sent. I will be handed over to the left wing. I will rate more than 4,000 infantry and 200 cavalry to destroy the enemy's right wing in the shortest possible time. In the middle of the road, the victory of the entire battle is only a matter of time!" Foss said confidently.

"Are you sure to give the two thousand mercenaries and two hundred cavalry to you, and you can defeat the enemy in the shortest time?!" Burkes asked with a little heart.

"There are too many unexpected factors in the battle. I can't be sure before the official battle. But, it seems to me that this plan is much more likely to win than the plan you gave!" Daves tried to convince Burkes.

Burkes was silent for a long time and whispered: "But in the hearts of the generals, their plans are more likely to succeed... Anyway, I will report your suggestion to General Farius, from the General Executive Committee. Decide whether to adopt."

Daves understood the meaning implied in the words of Burkes, and a little disappointment floated on his face. But he quickly cheered up: "If two thousand mercenaries can't give me, two hundred cavalry can always give it to me."

Burkes shook his head: "The two wings of the cavalry division are military traditions. You should be clearer than me. What's more, one hundred of the cavalrymen are from Tarantum. They can't leave their compatriots to help, but run away. Your left wing."

Davers couldn't do it. He thought about it: "What is the fighting power of the Tarantum reinforcements?"

"It should be strong. Achta once led them to repel the Mesapi people twice. The Mesapi people are as strong as the Lucanias," Burkes said affirmatively.

"Achta..." Daphus read the name and said with resoluteness: "In this case, send the two hundred cavalry to the right wing."

"Are you sure you are not talking?" Burkes asked with surprise.

"For me, war is the most important event that determines the rise and fall of a city-state and the death of countless people! Therefore, for this war that is not closely related to me, I am also fully committed to it, without any slightest self-interest and carelessness. However, it is hard to say to the generals of Turui. Have they learned in detail about the composition of the Lukania coalition forces? Have they unified all the troops in advance to train them in order to cooperate in battle?... ..."

Davers's dissatisfaction finally vented through a question, and made Burkes a shame. He felt that Davers was really devoted to this battle. He tried to stop and stopped for a few times. He finally said resolutely: "Dave Sri Lanka, you can rest assured. When I went to their camp in Dracos, I immediately rushed back and conveyed your advice to Faures and asked him to seriously consider it!"

After the departure of Burkes, Daves immediately called Asistus: "How are the brothers climbing the stone wall with rope hooks?"

"They have been able to climb the stone wall very easily. The leader of your rope is a good tool for climbing!"

"That's great!" Davis's face finally had a smile: "You go to the market immediately and tell Marigi, I have to order twenty sets of rope hooks, so that he urges the blacksmith shop as soon as possible within two days. Do it well!"

"Okay, I will go right away."

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One morning at the end of April, 1989, as in the past, the climate is warm, the sun is shining, and the flowers are blooming all over the mountains. It is a good day to go.

However, on the plains of Sobari, there were four detective rides, and the air was filled with a tense atmosphere of killing.

The mercenary leader is full of team officers in the big account. Davers looks at everyone: there are old comrades who have been following him, such as Hilos, Antonios, Capps, etc.; there are also acquaintances who have just joined, such as Hiro Nimus, Agarcia, etc. Now all of them look dignified, as if they are enemies, waiting for his instructions.

"The Lukania army has already marched to Turui. Turui has come to inform us and immediately join the camp and join them. Brothers!" Dafoss confidently and smiled and said: "Let these ignorant arrogance The Turui people have seen the time when our Greek expeditionary soldiers are truly powerful!"

"嗬!!!" The team officers are fighting high.

"According to the previous deployment, the fifth infantry company led by Hilos and the third light infantry company led by Alpons (this is composed of mercenaries joined by Byzantium, with archers and stone throwers, a total of more than 200 people Stay in the camp to prevent the enemy of Amendola from attacking. The rest of the troops are in order."

"Yes!!!"

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When Turri’s army went out of town, they saw the Daves’ mercenary waiting outside the city early.

"This is the Greek Expeditionary Army?! I think it is also exaggerated. You see that these soldiers are not squatting or squatting, the thorn gun shields are thrown aside, there is no soldier at all!" Kunogolata spent a high The price has bought the inferior quality of the painful appearance.

At this moment, Ferris is worried about the upcoming war. I have no thoughts about this ordinary military common sense and argue with Kuno Gorata.

At this time, a young man next to him did not hesitate to speak: "We sent us to inform them that the messenger should have just returned, and this army has stood here waiting for us, showing the mobilization ability and execution of this army. The ability to command is very strong! As for squatting and squatting, it is to save physical strength before the war, and also shows that they are experienced and can relax so much at the time of the war! I now believe that they have the ability to prop up the left wing alone. !"

Kunogolata snorted, the young man was a guest of Turui, and he had to keep silent.

At this time, Davers came to them under the leadership of Burkes.

"General Filips, the mercenary leader Daves pays tribute to you!" Daves solemnly greeted the horse.

"Although I have heard of Burkes, your youth is still amazed! The young leader, thank you for your help to Turui, let us kill the enemy together today!" Fei Ruisi also responded solemnly.

"As you wish, General Ferris." Davers should take the lead and then turn to Kunogolata. Because of the guidance of Burkes, he can certainly call the name accurately: "To pay tribute to you, Kunogo General Lata!"

"Daves chief, your proposal is very bold. To be honest, I am very excited, but the generals thought it was too risky after discussion, so I did not accept it. I hope you don't care!" Kunogolata apologizes. Deliberately explain this, but also immediately before the film, took a shot of Daves's shoulder to show closeness.

"The pre-war discussion is for brainstorming. Once a resolution is formed, it is necessary to resolutely execute the order. You can rest assured that I am a soldier and take the command to be a natural duty!"

"A good sentence, 'the soldier is a natural duty to execute the order'!" The young man praised and introduced himself: "Daves leader! I am Tarantum." Cheta, I have been hearing about the legendary story of your Greek expeditionary army. I saw you today and didn’t let me down!"

Davers looked at him. Although the young man in front of him was dressed in an armor, he looked gentle and elegant, with a bright smile on his face with a sincere smile: "General Acheta (Tarantum is a double ruling The official system, there is no 'general' position, here is just a respectful name), Tarantum's math and military genius, it is my pleasure to fight with you side by side!"

Daves friendly courtesy and continued: "I think mathematics and military are inextricably linked. Every soldier in the array is a point, and countless points form straight lines and squares. The basic condition of victory is how to Let every point make the most of its role..."

"You are right!" Acheta said happily and asked kindly: "Daves chief also has research on mathematics?"

"I don't know much about mathematics, but I am full of respect for the Pythagorean school!" Daves said earnestly.

Acheta saw his words and devotion, and he was ready to speak again.

Ferris interrupted: "The leaders of other mercenaries are coming, and now let us clarify their respective responsibilities and unify the orders."

Note: Acheta, the second historical celebrity in this novel, but compared to Xenophon, his history is too small, who told him that his range of activities has been in Greece. Perhaps the readers of mathematics majors are familiar with him. He has great ideas in classical mathematics and physics. Archimedes used pulley manufacturing machinery to defeat Rome, which is surrounded by Syracuse, and the pulley is the first to do Achata. Out of the research, Archimedes is a master.