v8 Chapter 279： Discussion of the new fleet of Carthage

But in the Carthage Senate, the atmosphere in the venue was not as relaxed as the people thought, and it was very dignified.

In the Carthage Sofitel election that just ended in October, Oklahoma was re-elected again, but at the moment he stood in the center of the Senate's venue, but he did not win the joy, but instead looked at the crowd with a dignified face: "The elders, I believe that you have got the news. We have sent messengers to us in Algeria, Saros, St. Ibania and Kalaris in the Phoenician League of Sardinia. We are stationed in The Sardinian judges also sent back detailed information. The greedy Danone, like a hungry wolf, stared at Sardinia after capturing Corinthia's Alenia.

They sent a fleet that not only patrolled the Sardinian waters, but also frequently landed on the nearby coasts of the towns on the island, sending troops to attack the villages, destroying the mines, even inciting slaves and launching riots... now Sardinia The situation on the island is becoming chaotic, and the people of the various allies are also very alarmed. As the ally of the Phoenician city-states in Sardinia, we, Carthage, cannot see that they are in trouble. Should we immediately send reinforcements, please tell the elders. Your opinion. ”

"Do you still use it?" Neutral leader Es Yaluba stood up and solemnly said: "The most important pillar of our Carthage Treasury income is the precious metal trade, while Sardinia and Corsica are ours. One of the important sources of Taiji's precious metals trade, not to mention that Sardinia is one of the important sources of business income for our Carthage merchants, so we must not only send troops immediately, rescue Sardinia, but also The Alejana of Sega regained it."

Aesaraba had a high prestige in the Senate, and Sardinia did have a fundamental interest in Carthage, so his speech was echoed by many veterans.

Taipanlaco immediately took the message and made a positive suggestion: "The elders, there is already a Phoenician joint army of tens of thousands of people on the island of Sardinia, the Diaonians simply do not dare to compete with them. It’s just that the embarrassing Deonians always use the warships to avoid their homes and attack the defensive areas.

Therefore, considering that the fighting in Sicily is now in the process of intense tension, our troops are also very scarce, and we do not have to send troops to Sardinia, but we must send a fleet to defeat the Dionys who constantly harassed Sardinia. The Asian fleet can guarantee the safety of Sardinia. After defeating the Dionysian fleet, some of our soldiers, as well as the Sardinian army, were transported to Corsica to retake Alenia. ”

Many veterans think that Taipan Laco is justified, but some people have raised the question: "Before, our fleet has been destroyed by the storm. The new fleet that has been under construction does not know how it is going. Can it be put out of the sea?"

"I think this question should be more appropriate for our naval commander to answer." O'Reilly said to Annobas, who was sitting behind the venue.

These days, Annobas has been busy between the ports of the Phoenician countries in Afrika. He received a letter from Hanno before he came back to attend the meeting of the Senate. At this moment he stood up and said loudly: Dear adults, since the Senate issued the decision to build a warship in Carthage and allies in June, all the shipyards in the Phoenician city of Carthage and Afghan are stepping up the construction of the warships, which I have now. The situation is that 195 three-layer paddle warships have been built and are beginning to be equipped with crew members, ready to test."

“How long does it take to get out of the sea?” asked the elders, unable to wait.

"In general, it takes at least three months for a new fleet to have the ability to fight in the sea." Annobas said this. Many of the veterans in the scene showed disappointment, and his mouth showed a smile: " However, the situation is quite special now, because the storm destroyed our warships, but left a large number of experienced sailors. They only need 10 days to 15 days to get familiar with the new ship, and then they can Compiled into a fleet and fought in the sea."

"Great!" The veterans were so happy, and some even shouted out. During this time, due to the threat of the Dionysian warships in the northern waters, the Carthage people were even more wary when they sailed to the sea. They also There is no such grievance.

"15 days is too long, our allies can't wait that long, I suggest at least 7 days! Within 7 days, please ask Annobas to form a fleet as soon as possible, go to Sardinia, protect their waters, and hit Retreating from the Dionysian fleet against Sardinia, then returning to Lili, defending the safety of the Carthage and Sicilian routes." O'Reilly asked with a serious look: "Annos, can do Is it?!"

In fact, Oklahoma had already discussed with Annobs in advance, and Anobbas also put on a thoughtful look. After a while, he solemnly nodded: "I try my best to do it!"

"Well, everyone, now we will reinforce Sardinia." The Russian Critton words have not been finished, and they were interrupted by Preta Kuba: "Wait a minute! The newly established fleet should not be first. Was sent to Sardinia, but should go to Sicily! Sardinia has more than 10,000 Phoenician soldiers guarding, the Daonians only dare to harass, but dare not directly attack the islands on the island, their Security is actually guaranteed, and the situation is not as serious as they say.

And now the most important issue that concerns us about the life and death of Carthage is not Sardinia, but Sicily! The 100,000-strong army led by Ma Ge’s adult has already entered the territory of Dionynia in Sicily and is engaged in fierce battles with the enemy. But now the problem is that because we do not have the advantage of the sea, the military food and heavy transportation can only be transported by land. Due to the long distance and uneven terrain, the required labor force has not only increased the consumption of military food, but also several times the attack by the Dania fleet from the sea.

Moreover, our army's main force is far in the east of Sicily, and the rear defense is relatively empty. The Dionian soldiers have repeatedly traveled by boat to the west, landing on the ground, threatening our security in the territory of Sicily and the allies. They have already sent The messenger came here for help, and why do we only discuss Sardinia today? ! I propose that the newly established fleet must be immediately dispatched to the Sicilian waters to regain our maritime superiority and ensure that the army led by the Ma Ge adults can successfully drive the Diaonians out of Sicily!

Due to the record made by Margo in Sicily, Preta Kuba was once again elected as Sofitel this time, and his weight in the Senate has increased greatly. At one time, there were four arguments in the venue, but no one explicitly expressed their opposition.

At this time, Taipanlaco asked aloud: "If the new fleet is sent to Sicily, then when does Sardinia ask for reinforcements?"

Preta Kuba gave him a look and said: "At least until the Marcos lead the army to drive the Diaonians out of Sicily, then consider this issue."

Taipan Laco snorted and said with a slight sarcasm: "Ma Ge’s leader led the 100,000 army, and the Syracuse assisted. Until now, he still could not attack a small one of Dionya. In the village, most of the soldiers were also blocked on the outskirts of the Catania Plain. When he wants to capture Katanay and Naxos, when will he wait? I am afraid that all the mines in Sardinia will change. It’s ruined!”

Preta Kuba immediately retorted: "The reason why our army is now slow to attack is precisely because the military food is heavily transported and dragged down, so it should be more"

"Our fleet must go to Sardinia first!" A younger elder suddenly stood up and interrupted him aloud.

Preta Kuba took a closer look, but it was a new neutral El Akra, and his heart suddenly tightened, suddenly a little uneasy.

"Preta Kuba, you have been emphasizing the importance of Sicily, and asked to put the new fleet into Sicily, but you know How did this fleet come from?!" El Accra The emotions waved and said: "The large amount of wood was cut from the Iberian Peninsula and transported by ship to Carthage and other Phoenician city-state ports. Then all the shipyards were started and the construction was intensified. You have built so many warships in the month. What do you know is the most important reason?!

It is money! At the beginning, you said at the meeting of the Senate, 'While your Magonid family controls the southern part of Iberia, but let the local indigenous people agree that we safely cut down a large number of trees, we have to make some concessions', Finally, you persuaded the Senate to let the resolution pass. Carthage will allocate some treasury income every month to fund Iberia to obtain marine timber!

Although our Carthage prestige is very high, the various Phoenician allies are also very cooperative, but those boat owners, craftsmen who stop other businesses, build warships for us every day, is it free? of course not! Even if they are willing, our Carthage will not ruin their credibility! We have paid a lot of gold and silver to ensure the quality of the construction, and also ensure that they will continue to build warships for us.

After the fleet was established? Hire a sailor to use money! It takes money to provide rations! It is more necessary to use the rations and weights provided to the entire Carthage army! Mr. Preta Kuba, please tell me where does the money come from? ! ”

After listening to Preta Kuba, he remained silent for a while. As a veteran of the Senate and a newly re-elected Sofitel, he certainly couldn’t squint and make others laugh.