v8 Chapter 331： Surprise

The people of the city of Tonys gathered together and collectively suggested to the council: to completely integrate the entire city-state into the Kingdom of Dionia and to make the citizens of Tonys a citizen of Dionynia.

The council quickly decided to convene an emergency citizenship meeting to vote on the topic of "whether to join Dionya".

Voting results: This resolution was adopted with more than 90% of the citizens in favor.

Tonys immediately sent a messenger to Syracuse to show Sipros the strong will of the people of Tonys.

Of course, Sipros is very welcome, but he said: This matter is of great importance, he needs to ask King Davers and report to the Senate.

This matter was quickly learned by the people of Leotini, they had the same kind of learning, and it was not long before they sent the messenger to Sipros.

In the meantime, Daves’s “About Leo Tizeds to lead the North Coast” and the subsequent arrival of the Third Fleet let Leo Tiddides and Zantitipis no longer have to worry about nothing to do. .

Sipros, Leo Tizides, Zantitipis, and Midolades quickly convened a military conference.

"Your Majesty has already sent a letter asking us to carry out military operations on the North Coast as soon as possible." As the host of this military conference, Cipros was very modest: "I hope that in this meeting, I will be able to discuss a proposal and submit it. Give it to you. Of course, this plan is up to you. Although your expedition will increase the consumption of military food, it will also make the towns lack labor in winter, but I will try my best to protect the army's food and supplies."

When the West Pulos voice just fell, Leo Tizides said: "His command in our command requires us to choose a foothold on the North Coast, so that the Third Fleet can easily cruise the western Sicilian waters. My plan is to seize. Here."

Leo Tizides said, pointing to somewhere on the map with his hand.

Palemos! Zandiparis was shocked and said: "Is it too dangerous? Palermos is not a small city-state, not far from the army of Carthage, in case we can't fall in a short time. This city, and the army of Carthage is coming soon, we will be in trouble!"

"No matter whether it is Seydid, Sorrow or Himala ruins, there are not enough ports to accommodate the Third Fleet. It must also be manned and time rebuilt. Only Palermoes has the third fleet. The conditions for reluctance to settle in." Leo Tizides said this to Midorades, and then he turned his head and said to Zandiparis: "You haven’t arrived in Sicily for a long time, for the terrain of Palermos. I don't know much about it. It is surrounded by tall mountains. There are only three roads on the land that communicate with the outside. A long narrow mountain road connects Erlux to the south, and a rugged path along the sea connects Erlux. An east-facing seaside road leads to Soros. As long as we block the southward mountain pass and the seaside path, we can easily block the power of Carthage. As for Sorus, if we send troops to rescue, we can just annihilate it. Then, along with Sorus, I will take it down."

"I heard you say that there are some indigenous warriors in the army of Carthage who can climb the mountains." Zantitipis reminded.

"Yes, these indigenous people came from Iberia. They once climbed over the mountains in the battle of the Carthaginians attacking Sedi Dium and attacked the rear of the Seddium defenders, which led to the fall of this friendly city-state. But as long as we increase our alert, the sudden attack of the Carthaginians will not be possible, and the heights of the mountains around Palermos are more than five or six hundred meters. It is not so good, even those Iberian indigenous people can Come over, I believe that I am exhausted, we will wait for the work, just to crush them." Leo Tizides said with confidence.

"Prosous, you convinced me." Zandiparis said earnestly, he just asked questions, just out of caution, and wanted to remind Leo Tiddides to take note of these problems, although It’s also the mercenary general of the expedition to Persia, but he is very different from Amintas. He has a very gentle personality and he puts his position very positive. He is not as shallow as his own qualifications. He refused to obey the command of the young commander. On the contrary, in the battle against Siracusa, he has been trying his best to execute the order issued by Leo Tizides, seriously assisting him in combat, as a retired The veteran at home is able to get what he wants and is promoted to the head of the Daonian army. He is already satisfied.

"I also agree with Prosous's plan." Midolades nodded and said that he could get the port of Palermos to stop in the Third Fleet. He looked at Leo Tiddides and looked at Zantitipis. He was slightly curious in his heart. He had not worked with Leozidez before, but he had heard about the young commander. I saw it today, and as it was rumored, I ignored the esteem, liked my own way, and acted arbitrarily. Fortunately, I was a navy.

"You have to attack Palermos, I agree! But don't take the soldiers away, don't forget that there are enemies on the island of Ortigia. The main city of Syracuse has just been occupied, not too much. Stable, there are thousands of prisoners in the city...” Sipros reminded.

"I will take the seventh and eighth legions to the North Coast." Leo Tizides simply said.

Take two legions? ! You have taken all the regular troops in the Sicilian territory! ... Xi Puluos’s heart and abdomen, but fortunately he understands Leo Tizides, and he has already prepared: “Can you leave the soldiers injured in the two regiments? On the one hand, it is good for them to heal, on the other hand, I want to Let them temporarily serve as team officers, responsible for training and directing citizens of the port area of ​​Syracuse, and citizens of Tonys and Leotini who will soon join the kingdom.

In addition, the thousands of sets of Greek heavy infantry armor and weapons that you obtained in the previous battles can temporarily lend me, arm the citizens of these port areas, stabilize the order in the city, and guard against the enemies of Ortigia. ”

Leo Tizides thought about it and nodded and agreed.

At this time, Midorades said: "Master Cypress, about the prisoners in the city of Syracuse, I have a suggestion... The Ninth Army occupied the city of Sarros in Sardinia, and I hope that we can Taking control of precious metal production and trade on the island of Sardinia as soon as possible requires a lot of manpower to transport all the prisoners in Syracuse to Saros, and the Ninth Corps can transport the captives of Saros to Tin. Lacuza, become the labor you need to rebuild Syracuse..."

Sipros’ eyes brightened: “This is a good idea! But we must first get the consent of our Majesty and the Senate.”

The Syracuse people never thought that they had put more than 6,000 Athene soldiers captured in the quarry for labor, and none of them survived. Now, the winds and turns, they become slaves of Dionia. It will go to Sardinia to work as a mining force, and the fate is cruel!

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The news that "the Carthage army re-started the siege of the city of Sellinus" returned to Minoa, which attracted the attention of Davers. He ignored the dissuasion of Tolmide and decided to go to Serinus to see it. Also is Alexis and Amintas.

Under the **** of 40 warships, Davers arrived at the port of Serinus.

After the news of the first captain of the former Eighth Army and the current Serenus temporary military chief, Calcidis, he rushed to the dock to meet.

"Your Majesty, Serenus Interim Commander Carl Sidis pays tribute to you!"

"Working hard, Calcidis! Although you and I are meeting for the first time today, I have been worried about you since I saw the report of Prosuos! I am worried that you only rely on three or four thousand informal people. Soldiers, can you hold the city of Serenus that is so important. But you hold it, great!" Daphus did not hesitate his praise.

Calcidis was a little embarrassed. He said quickly: "Your Majesty, after the commander of Prosous led the army to leave, the city of Serinus was no longer attacked by the Carthage army. In addition, Sicily The fleet also gave us a lot of help."

"The Sicilian fleet is a bit of a force. It is also their base for advancement." Daves said casually, looking around and seeing the busy laborers on the dock bridge, asked: "Are they slaves? Serinus?"

"Your Majesty We gave the city-state slave freedom here after we captured the city of Serenus. Many of the slaves and free people who volunteered to become Dionian citizens were left behind by us, serving as laborers in the port. There are also some people who have escaped after the fall of Minoa and Agrigento. They are not willing to take refuge in Kataney and are willing to come to Serenus to help the Carthaginians. The Linnus had already been sent to Katane, Naxos... to become a slave to the kingdom, and now there is no Serinus in the whole city of Serinus..."

"Serinus is at the forefront of the war. It is very important to maintain the stability and security of the order in the city. I am very glad that you have done this," Davers praised.

Calcidis led the Davers to walk out of the port and into the city. Then they were surprised to see the dust in the city, and some Diony soldiers were dismantling the houses near the city walls.

“What is this doing?” Amintas asked immediately.

“There are only nearly 4,000 of our soldiers living in the city. Most of the houses are vacant. We are going to dig trenches and arrange traps on the land where the houses are demolished, and use the obtained stones and bricks to repair an inner wall. Even if the Carthage people broke through the walls outside us, they could not seize the city of Sellinus," Calcidis said firmly.