Mediterranean Hegemon of Ancient Greece

But the brigade commander was strict with the soldiers in two things: First, during the battle, the soldiers were only allowed to move forward and not to retreat, otherwise he would kick the cowardly soldiers out of the brigade. Two, can't lose to Olivers' sixth team in anything.

This kind of vindictiveness may seem amusing, but in Dionia's army, it is not uncommon for companies to compete with each other, between groups, and between regiments. The general officer does not prohibit this kind of competition, but vigorously advocates it. Tug-of-war, rugby, football... These popular sports and games in the military camp are all group contests between teams and teams, and fierce competition between teams. victory.

Leotidides felt that it was precisely because the generals at all levels valued victory and defeat that these Dionian civic soldiers, who used to be just farmers, fishermen, and merchants, quickly developed a sense of honor for their team. , will fight for the first in the battle! ...

Prosous, I heard that you Lagos and Spartans are enemies, have you ever fought against the Spartans? Heitbarus was a bit of a mouthful, and he was quiet for a while, and then he said words come.

After the last storm on the ship, after the fierce battle with the Puchetti, the friendship between him and his teammates, especially with Heitbarus, has become quite friendly. When Leotidides heard this, in order to hide the unnaturalness on his face, he didn't raise his head, but continued to bend over to dig, and said softly, Fighted.

Heitbarus was interested, and he approached and asked, Do you think the Spartans are better, or are we better?

Leotidides did not expect that he would ask this question, and was immediately taken aback.

The other teammates seemed to be very interested in this as well, and they all came over, but the captain Sitarsis didn't scold them.

In fact, Hytbalus asked the right person, and Leotides was indeed the best person to answer the question: he was a Spartan, spent another half a year in the Dionysian army, and also participated in the After fighting, they have a considerable understanding of the military situation between the two forces.

Facing the curious eyes of all the fighters, Leotidides couldn't refuse, but for a while he didn't know how to speak. He put down the pickaxe, patted the dirt on his hands, thought about it seriously, and then said: Spartans have been trained in brutal 'Agog' fighting from the age of six, except for a small amount of time to learn to read and write, they have been living in military camps until they reach adulthood, and the ritual of adulthood is to kill all encounters alone. Any of the Black Roths...

Oh, this is cruel! a teammate shouted.

Leotidas was unmoved and continued: In adulthood, Spartans do nothing but fight and fight until they die... So Spartans are the best warriors in the world, they Familiar with every detail of the battle,

Killing enemies is as easy as drinking water! When he said this, his pride as a Spartan came back.

Some of the teammates booed in dissatisfaction.

Prosous, you praise the Spartans like this, are you really a Lagos?! Someone resented and blamed.

Leotizides was shocked. During this time, he got along well with his teammates and lost his vigilance. He hurriedly added: However, the number of Spartans is too small, and their young citizens are only more than half of that of Dionia's legion, and even if the Pithias are added, they are only half as many. More than 10,000 people. And the Dionian soldiers are the best in the city-states I know, and among the soldiers who don't fight for a living! And your military system is very unique and very complete, I personally think there are even some The system is even better than that of Sparta! The most important thing is that there are more Dionian soldiers. After this victory over the Brutus, I am afraid that the number will continue to increase...

I understand what you mean, Prosusus, in a one-on-one fight, we can't beat the Spartans, but in a real war, the Spartans can't beat us, because they are too few, right? ! Heterbarus interjected.

Our Dionian Legion has always emphasized teamwork and cooperation. No matter how powerful a Spartan is, he can't match the four or five of our Dionian Legionnaires who work closely together! Pecials continued.

That's right! No matter how good a running back is in a football game, he can't score without the help of his teammates! Another teammate also shouted.

Leotides knew him, a Dionian reserve citizen who had been punished for numerous discipline violations during boot camp. In the last battle against the Pucherti, a soldier in Leotidides' squad was seriously injured, so he was added in, but he is now a qualified legionnaire, this is Dionia The terrible thing about the military system is that it can train the free-spirited Greeks into qualified soldiers in a short period of time through training, sports, competitions and other methods.

The Spartans who established their country by force have figured out a truth in their long-term expedition: whether the city-state army is strong or not, personal force is only secondary, what matters is strict discipline, unconditional obedience and persistent training. The Greek city-state could neither understand nor do it, but the newly established Dionysus demanded it from the very beginning. Compared with Onia and Sparta, what is really scary is this young man!

Leotidides didn't want his teammates to make wrong judgments, thinking that Sparta was weak, so he reminded: Although there are few Spartans, Sparta rarely fights alone. Don't forget, it He was the leader of the Peloponnesian Alliance, and now he is the overlord of the whole of Greece. Soldiers from countless allies fought for it. Most of the generals of Sparta were qualified commanders...

Hey, I'm just talking about comparing Sparta with our Dionia. When it comes to allies, we also have Dionia, Laos, Castron... Heitbarus was dissatisfied said.

And Heraclea... The South Italian Alliance also counts, Crotone, Cilitin, Trina, and...

Colonia.

The teammates scrambled and shouted, which made Leotidides feel a little emotional: Many city-states in the Eastern Mediterranean are dismayed when they talk about Sparta, and even big states like Athens and Corinth are afraid of Spartan warriors, but in front of them These Dionian soldiers were fearlessly discussing who was stronger or weaker between Dionia and Sparta. It was not that they were ignorant, but that their victories gave them confidence.

Their shouting finally alarmed the squad leader Parmanus not far away. He was furious when he saw it: It's not good to dig trenches and talk about gossip! Aren't you afraid of military law!

The teammates quickly dispersed and went their separate ways.

The squad leader Sitarsis came over and said in a low voice, Prosous, you're right! But next time, pay attention to changing 'you' to 'us'.

Hearing this, Leotidides couldn't help feeling embarrassed: in his bones, he had not really integrated into Dionysian, and regarded himself as a Dionysian...

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While the soldiers of the First Legion were busy, Davos was talking with Triphias, the commander of the Allied forces in Heraclea.

You want our engineers to build bridges in Heraclea?

Yes, Lord Davos. I heard in Heraclea before that your Dionia's bridge-building skills are very good. This time, the two wooden bridges that passed through Turii have deepened. You must know that there are many rivers in the territory of Heraclea, and the main city of Heraclea is built on a delta surrounded by the Agri River and its tributaries. The rainy season is in March and April every year. It is the most difficult season for us Herakleans. Triphias sighed and said helplessly: At that time, the river water will skyrocket, and the pontoon bridge will often be broken. We have to get to the shore to get to our farmland, so we urgently need a few real bridges that are strong and strong, just like the wooden bridges over the Krati River!

After listening to Triphias' request, Davos readily promised: Heraclea is an ally of Dionia, and we are happy to provide such help!

I heard that little Heraclid was a master of building bridges, but he also served as the public office of Dionysian road management. We Heraclea are willing to donate 50 tons of wheat to Dionysian, in order to thank little Heraclid and his team helped us in our busy time. Triphias said sincerely.

Davos did not refuse. Dionia was short of food now, and Triphias' move was a help in the midst of the bad weather. Davos gave him another high look. Although Heraclea has a dense water network and fertile land, 50 tons of wheat is by no means a small amount. attitude. Davos kept this in mind.

With this agreement, the conversation between Davos and Triphias was more intimate and casual.

Davos even said happily: he did not expect that there would be such an excellent pasture in the Cosenza area, which could be used to breed war horses.

Just when the two were chatting happily, the messenger Thormid came over nervously: Lord Commander, Ryders urgently reported, 'The Brute brigade was found marching here!'

How many people? Davos asked immediately.

According to the judgment of the scout cavalry, there may be 20,000 people!

20,000 people! Davos's expression is no longer calm: The Bruti Alliance obviously wants to fight us here!