The bugle of the attack resounded over the city of Turii, and the freedmen and slaves gathered in the north and south city docks received the signal and immediately launched an attack. They took out hidden weapons and attacked the defenders.
Nancheng is located on the south bank of the Krati River. It was originally because the citizens who went to farm on the south bank of the Krati River sometimes worked too late, and it was dangerous to cross the river at night. Therefore, some thatched huts were built on the south bank for the night. Later, it gradually developed into a village. Raising people across the mountains, plundering livestock, killing and injuring citizens, the city wall was built for safety, so the southern city was not large and there were not many guards, it was only because of the increase in the number of defenders in the past two days, but because of the false news of the truce, they were shunned. As a precaution, the attack of the freedmen made them panic, and it was difficult to resist.
The Crotone soldiers crossed the moat, erected a siege ladder, quickly occupied the city head, lowered the drawbridge, opened the city gate, and the army of Crotone rushed in to disperse the defenders. , get on the ferry, cargo ship, merchant ship in an orderly manner, the free people serve as sailors, and quickly sail to the Beicheng port.
The generals of Turii heard that the Crotone army was approaching the city, and they had not yet had time to issue an order, and they were all panicked by the bad news of the riots of the free people in the north and south city docks. They hurriedly summoned citizens to go to the wharf to suppress the freedmen. Elders over 50 and teenagers over 14 put on armor and picked up shields and spears. For them, this was a critical moment for Turui's life and death. , every citizen must stand up to defend their homeland.
Although it took some time to gather the citizens, everyone shared the same hatred, and the freedmen who lacked weapons and equipment were defeated. But at this moment, Crotone's army landed.
As soon as they came ashore they went straight to Turii's army, and the almost disintegrated line of the Freedmen was soon solidified.
The two sides fought in the narrow streets of the port. Although Crotone constantly had soldiers landing, far outnumbering the citizens of Turii, it was impossible to deploy in the narrow lanes. Although Crotone's soldiers were all tall and strong, Turui's team was mixed with old people and young people, and even the generals were dressed on the field, and there were hundreds of Turui women behind them who kept screaming and screaming for their loved ones. Cheer up, it's a tragic cry! Crotone is fighting and Turii is fighting, so the battle is deadlocked!
Melantheus, who had always been charging ahead, was dragged behind because the ferry he was on was leaking. Seeing that the battle was in a stalemate, he immediately ordered the buildings on both sides of the road to be demolished.
When the Crotone soldiers began to outflank from the flanks, the Turii gradually lost their support, persisted for a while, and finally retreated under the condition that the citizens were constantly being killed and wounded.
Neonsis did not want to flee, but instead faced the swarming enemy and greeted him. Since he took office, this general from a commoner has been well received by citizens for his down-to-earth style and diligent and conscientious attitude. , he died in shame under the stabs of the Crotone soldiers, while Polyxis and other generals turned and fled for their lives.
Burcos and Plessinas led some citizens, women and children to retreat to the Acropolis on the hillside behind the city. There are the Temple of Apollo and the altar of the goddess Hera. The holy fire has been burning for 41 years since it was built. It is the spiritual maintenance of the citizens of Turii, the resting place of their souls, and the sacred place! The people of Turii decided to make a last-ditch resistance here.
After Melantheus occupied and pacified other cities, it was too late. He ordered the soldiers to light torches, surrounded the Acropolis of Turii, and then let Polyxis pass in a message: Surrender immediately, or burn the Acropolis of Turii.
Burkes and the others did not expect the Crotone people to be so cruel. After all, Apollo was also the city-state protector of Crotone. After a painful choice, they opened the door. At this point, Crotone completely occupied the city of Turii.
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When the news reached Turiyi, Davos was watching the citizens' military training in the training camp, and he and the team officers were shocked to learn that Turiyi had fallen.
"I really didn't expect that Turii would fall like this!" Hiros said with emotion.
"If it wasn't for Turiyi's failure to handle the conflict between freedmen and slaves, how could Crotone easily succeed!" Amyntas was obviously not convinced by Crotone's record.
"But the general of Crotone is not simple, despite the help of the freedmen, when he can use tricks to deceive Turri in advance, and then suddenly attack, the offensive organization is also very effective, and can get it in less than five hours. In the city of Tulii, Crotone soldiers are well-trained!" Davos said rationally: "The army of Crotone can be said to be the 800 Spartans led by Cleethorpes. In addition to the warriors, one of the powerful enemies we have encountered so far, we must be vigilant!" Davos warned everyone.
"But we're not afraid of him!" Amyntas shouted in disapproval.
"Yes, we must have this spirit! We value the enemy, but we are not afraid of the enemy. We dare to fight against any enemy!" Davos encouraged everyone.
"Legion Commander (in the barracks, Davos asked people to call him his military position, not his administrative position), what should we do next?" Alexis asked.
"What's your opinion?" Davers asked him back.
Alexis thought for a while and said, "Send more scouts to monitor the movements of Crotone's army and strengthen Amendolara's defenses..."
"Very good, we will wait and see." Davos said, although Crotone has occupied Turii and demonstrated its power, Davos is very happy to see that none of his team officers have proposed Take the initiative to show compliments to Crotone.
Looking at the soldiers who were actively training on the training ground, and remembering the Crotone army plundering the city of Turii, Davos had no fear in his heart.
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At this time in the city of Turii, after Melantheus occupied the whole city, he did not restrain his soldiers, so that the soldiers ran rampant in the city, robbing property, wounding the people, and even raped women, and the people of Turii were miserable.
Merseus took a fancy to one of the most luxurious mansions, and after driving away the master directly, he lived in it himself, and held a banquet with his officers to celebrate the victory.
While drinking, he heard the prostitute in his arms say: There is a disciple of the historian Herodotus in the city of Turii. Immediately came the interest, and asked the guards to invite this person.
When Ancitanos arrived here, he saw a group of Crotones reclining on the couch in the hall, drinking wine, chewing food, and holding beautiful women in their arms. Most of those who took the initiative to laugh and flirt were high-class prostitutes, and those who forced their faces were mostly Turii women.
Some of the Crotones boasted the victory loudly, flattering Melantheus; some told vulgar jokes, the poor and stupid protagonist was the Turui; Just looking at his hands, he and the woman in his arms did shameful things directly in front of the public... In the laughter and ****, Ancitanos tensed his face and stepped on the marble floor with wine liquid flowing everywhere. Enter the hall.
"Oh, the historian of Turii is here!" Melantheus drank a lot, but his mind was still clear. He patted the full breast of the woman in his arms: "Go and pour him a glass of wine."
The woman handed the wine to Ancitanos, who took a sip without hesitation.
"Turii, are you drinking and celebrating our victory?!" An officer took the opportunity to run on him with a smile.
"No, I'm just remembering the city-state of Sybaris, once famous for its wine in Great Greece, when it was strong and Crotone weak, as Crotone and Turii are today, but The bully eventually perishes." Ancitanos said calmly.
"Ha! Ha! Ha!..." Melantheus laughed: "It's a pity that the weak Crotone killed the mighty Sybaris at that time! Today, the weak Tuurii was killed by the mighty Croto. Inner occupation, your statement is completely wrong!"
"God is above, no matter how powerful a city-state can escape in the end." Ancitanos replied forcefully.
"Maybe one day... uh..." Melantheus burped and said disapprovingly: "But you and I may not have a chance to see it." Having said this, he sat up and said loudly: "I heard you It is a disciple of Herodotus, if you want to write history in the future, will there be my name and this glorious victory in the book for future generations to know?!"
"No, only the crimes and scandals you committed in Turii!" Ancitanos replied coldly.
"Bold!"
"You Tulii don't want to live!"
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When the officers heard this, they cursed and even threw food on him.
Melantheus waved his hand, disapproving of Ancitanos' provocation, but raised his glass and said triumphantly: "'The winner proves his strength with his actions, and the loser can only use excuses to prove his weakness. ' This is the motto of the athlete. Heroes of ancient times only enjoyed the capture of Troy, and no one cared about the suffering of the conquered - the Trojans, and admitted defeat, like Lucania..."
Speaking of this, he suddenly remembered something and asked: "I heard that the consul of Amendolara, Dai... Davos annihilated 10,000 people of the Lucanian coalition with 6,000 people, is this true? Fake? Is it Tarantom's credit? Or is it really his?"
"It was indeed the battle he planned and organized." Ancitanos answered truthfully.
"In this way, this Davos is still a figure... I don't know who is more powerful than him?" Melantheus looked eager to try.
Ancitanos looked at him, moved in his heart, and said, "The mighty Crotone stands behind you, and behind him there is only the little Amendolara."
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