v8 Chapter 149： Etruscan

Quentus and Frius were too tired to catch their breath, and met Mejos in a hurry.

"What are you talking about?! Rome has fallen?!!" The two generals seemed to have been hit hard and slammed almost to fall.

"How is this possible?! The walls of Rome are so tall! There are so many people in the city! I haven't kept it for a day?!!..." Freuz couldn't believe this fact.

Quintus went up to grab the clothes of Mejos, and asked the anger: "What are the Senate doing?! What are you doing?! Did you do nothing?! Just watch the enemy attack our city. ?!......"

"I did it! We certainly did it! We did our best to mobilize the reinforcements, desperately attacking the enemy, and trying to ease the pressure of the defenders in the city... To this end, our army was defeated, Even... Paulus is also dead..."

Mejos’s painful excuse is that the man in his 5s is crying helplessly like a child: “...but the Diaonians have created many siege devices that we have never seen before, they...they Even on the Tiber River, dozens of pontoons were built with warships... and their soldiers are very elite, but we... We...we are not only the Roman city! Even the elite citizens of the surrounding allies are taken Helsinki, how can we fight!!"

The question that Meijius had in turn made Quintus and Freuz speechless and stunned.

"Go! We will go back to Rome immediately!" Quintus suddenly screamed and rushed out.

Frius snorted and followed him.

Mejus stopped them immediately and persuaded: "I understand your feelings, but if your army is less than 10,000, you will attack the Diaonians, it is too risky! Or wait for the dictator Camillaus to lead. After the arrival of the army, attack again!"

"Although we have only 6,000 people, but the enemy has just seized the city of Rome, the loss must be large, and the order in the city must be chaotic. We must be unprepared for us. Just like Kamilos’s raid on Prinist, it may succeed. !" Kuntus replied loudly.

Mejus continued to persuade: "The Dionyns are different from the Walsi and Marsi people. They are more disciplined and will not make such mistakes! Moreover, there are dozens of miles from here to Rome. You have been traveling for a long time, and you are very exhausted. Are you still fighting in Rome?"

Even if Mejousz persuaded, Quintus insisted on not listening, and he was also "a coward who was afraid of death." Under his insistence, this slightly shaken Freus naturally also acted with him.

"Damn Claudius's stupidity!" Meijius screamed, saying that the personality of the Claudius clan was stubborn and stubborn, and today it is an insight.

Meijius looked helplessly at the disappearance of the two figures, stunned on the ground, half a sigh of his return, suddenly remembered something, immediately turned to run to the Senate in the city of Principal.

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At this time, a group of Romans who lived in villages outside Rome and fled before the war, rushed to the army to stop, crying to the soldiers.

The news of "Lost in Rome" was like a sudden storm, and the whole army was scraped. When the soldiers were shocked, they clamored for "to defeat the Diaonians and retake Rome." The scene became very chaotic. .

In fact, even at this time, even if Quintus and Freuz wanted to act steadily, it was impossible, and the entire army was almost out of control.

But this is in line with Quentus's request. He stood on the heights, waved his fists and shouted at the soldiers: "Citizens of Rome, our home is being smashed by the enemy! Our loved ones are being bullied! Hear Are they shouting the voice of life! Only you can save them now! Pick up your weapons, move on, drive away the enemy, save Rome, you will be the hero of the people!"

His voice just fell, the soldiers waved their spears and shouted in exasperation: "Save Rome! Save Rome!! Save Rome!!!..."

The thunderous snoring circling outside the city of Prinist, the morale of the soldiers was soaring, they forgot the exhaustion, and led by Quintus and Freuz, marching toward the city of Rome.

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After condolences to the medical camp, Klotok Katex did not have an excited smile, but was a little heavy.

Davers looked in his eyes and thought it was a good thing, but he didn't say much, and everything relied on Klotok Katax himself to experience and feel.

After returning to the Roman Senate, which temporarily became the command center of the Dionysian army, he immediately summoned Tapirus.

Because of the previous trip to Rome, Tapirus did not leave him in Ostia, but let him follow the army to Rome, ready to consult him.

"Congratulations to His Majesty the Great City of Rome!" When Taprius saw Davis, he immediately congratulated him.

"It is indeed worth celebrating the capture of the city of Rome, but it is too indulging in this victory, but it may cause our army to be in trouble next." Daves said faintly, then pointed to the wooden chair next to him: "Sit quickly Let's go, Tapirus, can you tell me what are the enemies we will face next?"

Hearing the question raised by Daves, although Tapirus did not understand the intention of the wise king suddenly raised this question, it was obviously related to calling him. He was very upset and said: "Rome is working. The returning army, the Latin city-state around Rome, and... oh, the Etruscan ally of Rome...?"

Daves did not immediately respond, but continued to ask: "How much do you know about Etruscan?"

Etruscan? ! Tapirus probably understands what Daves wants him to do. As an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are many materials in the surrounding areas of Rome, some of which are even confidential, mostly led by Aristilas. The intelligence department collected it for the diplomats to learn and understand, and to be able to do so when they are sent to the Gentiles.

Tapirus immediately said modestly: "My Majesty, I have some understanding. The Etruscans are a big force in central and northern Italy. It consists of 12 important city-states, an Etruscan Union. It used to be an enemy of the Romans for a long time, but the invasion of the Celts more than a decade ago greatly weakened the Etruscan power, making the Etruscan city states north of the Tiber River successively being Romans. conquer……"

Daves nodded and leaned back against him. He said in a positive color: "Although we captured the city of Rome, the real elite of Rome is coming soon. We must do our best to deal with their attacks. But if The Etruscans on the north bank of the Tiber River once again responded to the demands of the Romans, and once again, they will be caught in the dilemma of two sides.

But...the Etruscans were very brilliant, even Rome was once ruled by them for a long time. Now the Romans are going to be their masters, asking them to obey the call and obey the orders of Rome. I think these are Rome. The conquered Etruscan city state is certainly not too reconciled. Therefore, I need a diplomat to send Keslera, Volzi and Tarcuna to bring them our willingness to be friendly. We are willing to form alliances with them to help them retake Rome. The land that people snatched.

It’s just that we didn’t have formal contacts with the Etruscans. What kind of attitude they will take to treat the messengers we sent, I can’t guess, so this time it’s a big risk...”

Tapirus immediately stood up and expressed his willingness to Daves with impatience: "Your Majesty, the first day I entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I knew that the diplomat was a risky position. For this expedition, I want to leave you, I Willing to go to the Etruscan city state and do your best to complete the mission!"

Davers looked at him with his approval, and for a moment he said with relief: "I am very fortunate to be able to buy you and be able to give you freedom. You will definitely be the role model for all Diaonian liberation slaves!"

Tapirus leaped wildly and immediately responded with sincerity: "Your Majesty, being your slave is my greatest luck!"

"Good! Good!..." Daphs smiled and nodded again and again, and said: "In this battle, we captured some Etruscans. You can pick some people and send out to Etrus. When they are in the city of Riya, release them to show our sincerity."

Tapirus’ eyes were bright and he said: “His Majesty, can I go to see these prisoners now? Learn more about the Etruscan city states that are going to be sent out.”

"Of course, it can be Davers is happy with his diligence.

After Tapirus left, Henipolis said with a smile: "Your majesty, your ability to liberate slaves is very strong. I think this Tapirus will not be the base of the Cleopatra."

"Aristotle is now a new veteran." Daphus glanced at him and said faintly: "Hurry up and bring the Roman veteran into it."

Pubrius Manlius was taken to the Roman Senate.

Looking at the original power center of Rome, nowadays, it is the place where the enemy is working. The center of the venue is placed with wooden tables and chairs. The enemy soldiers standing around with helmets and bright eyes are twitching a few times, and they walk straight and pull a wooden. The chair sits down.

Davers looked at him, and he looked straight at Davers without showing weakness.

"This is the powerful king of the Kingdom of Dioria, Davers! The Romans, please express your respect immediately!" Henipolis said loudly. ()

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