Chapter 24: The Roman Legion Is Coming

Chapter 24: The Roman Legion Is Coming

Maximus blinked his eyes. Can you read?

I can read a little.

Do you know arithmetic?

I know a little.

To be able to manage a farm, its not just about knowing how to read and do arithmetic! Maximus looked at the hardworking Vorenus and realized that he was a rare talent in the Logistics Team. If he were to replace Cornelius and manage the warehouse, it would be a waste of talent. After thinking for a moment, Maximus said, Vorenus, starting today, you dont need to go to the kitchen anymore. Stay by my side and help me handle the affairs of the entire Logistics Team.

Huh? Vorenus raised his head in surprise.

Just as Maximus was about to speak, someone barged into the room. C-Captain, Commander Spartacus has asked for you to attend a meeting!

Maximus saw that it was Pigres who came in and asked in astonishment, Why did you come back so early?

The the Roman army is coming! Pigres gasped for breath.

Maximus was taken aback.

Vorenus hand trembled, and the papyrus he was holding fell to the ground.

Omarkels men have discovered the Roman army and saw them entering Naples. There is no doubt that they are coming for us. So, as soon as I received the news, I immediately returned with the First Team. Spartacus explained the situation to everyone.

How many Roman soldiers are there? Crixus asked anxiously.

There are about 2,000 to 3,000 men. They are fully armed, holding the eagle standard high, and they also have hundreds of cavalry.

What Spartacus said makes sense. Lets do it! Crixus expressed his agreement loudly, and no one raised any objections.

So Spartacus continued, Before the Roman army attacks, our forces must not descend from the mountain to prevent being ambushed by the Romans. We need to use our time wisely to train our brothers, at least to teach them how to form formations and understand the commands for attack. Omarkels reconnaissance team should constantly monitor the movements of the Roman army and report back to the camp.

Maximus, Hamilcar then said, starting from today until we fight against the Romans, I want you to increase the amount of meat in the rations for the soldiers, so they can eat their fill at every meal. That way, they will have enough energy for training and battle.

Understood, I will make sure Agnes and the others work hard on it, Maximus immediately responded.

Thats it then. Everyone, go back and train your troops as soon as possible, Spartacus concluded the meeting decisively.

As the people left the hall, Maximus was the last to leave. Throughout the entire meeting, he had not voiced any opinions, but he had been pondering one question: What should he do in the first battle between Spartacus rebel army and the Roman army?

In his past life, there were only a few sparse historical records about the Spartacus rebellion, but it had inspired numerous novels and movies, each with different plots. However, there were a few key moments that remained consistent

Subconsciously, Maximus looked through the window of the hall and gazed at the mountain behind.

For two consecutive days, the rebel army intensified their training in preparation for the upcoming battle. However, the Roman army remained unseen, and Omarkels reconnaissance team had not received any information. Once they entered the vicinity of Naples, they would be intercepted by Roman cavalry. Some Roman cavalry even roamed near the vineyard at the foot of the mountain.

On the morning of the third day, while Maximus was in the bedroom asking Vorenus how to herd sheep and grow fodder, he suddenly heard the long blaring sound of a horn.

Wooo!

The Romans are here?! Maximus immediately stood up and rushed out of the bedroom and out of the farm.

The camp outside was already in a frenzy, and under the shouting of the squad leaders, the soldiers noisily began to gather

Maximus sprinted through the camp and saw Hamilcar standing on a large boulder on the hillside, looking westward.