v8 Chapter 261： Marge threatens Syracuse

Only Sekleian is still complaining: "As long as there is some precautions?! It is easy to say. From Katana to western Sicily, this route will be used frequently by our fleet, whether it is our warship to the western waters. Patrol, cruising, or our fleet to transport Serenus to the heavy and soldiers, they must pass through Syracuse, their fleet is like a lurking snake, may attack us at any time, this is how our fleet can guard against ?!"

The look of Sipros became serious. He said in a deep voice: "You Sicily fleet needs the support of materials and personnel. As long as I can do it, I will try my best to do it for you! But control the waters of Sicily and protect the territory. Coastal safety is the responsibility of your fleet, and you have been praised as the 'Great Navy Hero of the Kingdom of Denia'. This should be something you think about, but you have asked me to be a layman!"

Seklely was speechless.

Sipros looked at Breu again and the look on his face became gentle again: "The people of Breu, I am very grateful to the people of the Sicilian territory for guiding the reinforcements of the Seventh Army. I believe that you will be able to work with Prosso. The Sage people united and cooperated, and successfully completed the task assigned by His Majesty! Make a brilliant contribution!"

Sipros’s words are quite clever. He considers Breu’s age, qualifications, and status in the kingdom. (Breu is a veteran and one of the representatives of the Bruti people, far from Leo without a background of influence. Tizides can compare, so there is no mention that Breu should follow the command of the Sicilian commander of Leo Tizides. He believes that Breu, who has been in the Legion for more than ten years, is reluctant. It will be carried out in accordance with the military law, because since the establishment of Dionia, there have never been instances where senior generals did not obey orders.

"Do not worry, our seventh army to Katanai is coming to fight, I will act in strict accordance with the military law!" Breu said very straightforward.

Leo Tizides heard this and nodded.

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After Hasdrupa occupied Gera, he did not continue to lead the team to advance, because he might encounter the Syracuse again. He vaguely remembered that the Carthage Senate had sent messengers to Syracuse. After a few secret conversations, he did not know how to deal with the relationship with Syracuse without knowing the details, so he simply stayed at Gera, waiting for Ma Ge to lead the army, and at the same time splitting some troops, going north. Participate in the siege of Enna.

After the Carthage army led by Pomirka captured Minoa, he also stayed in place.

Marg received a message from the army that "His Majesty captured Minora, Agrigento, and Gera" and "Syracuse regained Cammanina and Pachinus" and was very happy. Because this means that the Carthaginian army can successfully pass the South Coast and directly attack the Sicilian territory of Dionia.

However, he is also very depressed, because Serinus has not been captured. Because the Serenus defenders not only fought hard, but also responded to the law, several times repelled the attack of the Carthage army, forcing Ma Ge to let the army rest to restore low morale.

Judging from the current situation of the war, it is unlikely that Ma Ge’s existing 40,000-component complex forces will capture Serinus in a short period of time. If you look at it from a safe point of view, you should first attack Serinus and then march east. But in that case, it will delay a lot of time, not only will the successively defeated Dionya army get valuable rest time, and the length of time will also produce variables. What's more important is that he promised to "take the whole island of Sicily in one year" made by the Senate. You must hurry!

After Margos thought about it, he finally made a decision: leaving 5,000 infantry infants and 1,000 Lumibian cavalry, and let Lili俾 city owner Imisere organize 5,000 Sicilian allied soldiers, all stationed in the camp, continue Besieged by Serinus, he led nearly 40,000 troops along the south coast and marched eastward.

There are not only slaves and free people, but also a large number of people from city-states such as Mazara, Erlux, and Segesta. They are not only responsible for transporting food to the entire Carthage army, but also for Survival, because the Daonian army during the Serenus period, once massively harvested and destroyed the farmland of these city-states (except Palermos and Soros on the north coast), they are in danger of famine.

Marge announced to them that as long as they carry heavy weights for the Carthage army, they will be allowed to harvest the farmland of the Greek city-states and villages along the way, such as Minoa, Agrigento, and Gera, according to their performance. The family's food reserves for the year, so they will participate enthusiastically.

Marco solved the problem of heavy military transportation of the army, but it also made the entire marching team too bloated and slow, and it took two days to reach Minoa.

After meeting with the troops of Pomirka, continue on.

When I arrived in Agrigento, I got a good news: Hasdruba captured Enna, and most of the Sikel tribes chose to return.

Not long after Marco was happy, he received another bad news: the Diaonians attacked his heavy transport team.

It turned out that the Carthage army was too large, and Marco was eager to hurry. The whole team was more than 20 miles long on the south coast, and the heavy transport team landed at the end of the team. As a result, the Dionysian Sicilian fleet was in Minoa. And the beach between Agrigento, the fleet infantry on the shore attacked the team, killed a lot of labor and Phoenicians, burned a lot of food and heavy weight, if not the Numidian cavalry arrived, Jiatai The loss of the base army will be even greater.

This forced Marge to slow down the march and send the army to protect it.

Ten days later, the Carthage army finally arrived at Gera.

After a day of rest, Ma Ge led nearly 100,000 troops and continued to march eastward, eventually encircling Kamanina.

The Syracuse who was informed of the news was shocked and hurriedly sent messengers to see Ma Ge and said to him: Syracuse has already formed an alliance with Carthage, and Camanlina is now an ally of Syracuse. It has no hostility to Carthage and will allow the Carthage army to pass smoothly, hoping not to attack it.

Marge did not agree with the request of the messenger. He proudly said: "As the military commander of Carthage, I don't know when Syracuse became the ally of Carthage! If the Syracuse really wants to do this, Please come to your general to come and talk to me!"

The Syracuse messenger brought this to the council, and the generals and parliamentarians listened to it. Many people thought: This is the Carthage who crossed the river and wanted to break the contract, ready to take this opportunity and take the opportunity. Lower Syracuse.

Others took the opportunity to accuse the chief general, Te Agennis, saying that he thought he had earned interest for Syracuse, but he angered the Carthaginians. Now the Carthage army has approached Syracuse, if Initiating war, Taiaggenis must bear full responsibility for this.

Teaggenis argued that: Marco has been in Iberia before, and it may not be clear about the secret exchanges between Carthage and Syracuse. He is willing to personally go to talk with Ma Ge and eliminate each other. Misunderstanding.

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On the 2nd, Taiaggenis rushed to Kamanlina. He had not yet entered the territory of Kamanina. He had already seen the camp of the Carthaginians: countless tents were connected, and a camp was connected. A platoon, covering a lot of land, if not a myriad of distinct soldiers walking in it, I thought it was into a vast city.

Taiaggenis was more and more shocked. Under the guidance of the Carthage guards, he walked for an hour before he came to Marco’s big account.

As Taigenes thought, after he saluted Margo and said his name, the handsome and handsome Carthage commander did not show enough courtesy and enthusiasm, but said in an understatement: "Look Come to your Syracuse people to pay great attention to this matter, and actually send the chief general to talk This will allow us to save some time, after the agreement is reached, it can be implemented immediately."

"Syracuse and Carthage have already reached a friendly agreement, and General Marge may not know much about it," Teaggenis explained.

"No, I know very well, someone in the Senate told me." Marge raised his eyebrows and looked straight at Taiaggenis: "You said that your attitude in the negotiations is always vague, although you will never join Dai Ao. Nia, attacking Carthage, but not willing to lead the army to attack Dionia, only willing to provide material assistance, allowing us to camp in the territory of Syracuse to ensure our safe passage through Syracuse The territory of its allies..."

"Yes, this is the agreement and signing of your Carthage messenger." After the words of Taiagunis have not been finished, he heard Ma Ge scream: "This is a **** agreement! See the army outside!" The supplies don't need to be provided by Syracuse, we can grab it! As for allowing us to pass Syracuse safely, it is even a joke, even if you don't allow it, my huge army can pass safely!"

"But that would mean war! And the war in Syracuse! Carthage, while fighting with Dionia, must also guard against the attack of our Syracuse army from the side, which will undoubtedly slow you down. The capture of Katanai’s progress allowed the Daonian reinforcements from Greater Greece to arrive in time.” Taiargens answered calmly.

Marge sneered twice: "If this is the case, will Syracuse become the ally of Dionia?"

Thai Agnes hesitated: "If Carthage sees Syracuse as an enemy, we... of course."