"Please say it!" Burkes said hurriedly.
"I am on the left flank, Tarantum on the right flank, Turiyi in the center, the order remains the same. However, send Adrianx, Adelas, Sesta's 2,000 mercenaries and 200 cavalry. Let me command the left flank. I will lead more than 4,000 infantry and 200 cavalry to defeat the enemy's right flank in the shortest possible time, and cooperate with the middle road to attack the enemy's middle road, and the victory of the entire battle is only a matter of time!" Dai! Firth said confidently.
"Are you sure that after handing over the two thousand mercenaries and two hundred cavalry to your command, you can defeat the enemy in the shortest time?!" Burkes asked with a little heartbeat.
"There are too many unexpected factors in the battle. Before the official battle, I can't be sure. However, in my opinion, this plan is much more likely to win than the plan you gave!" Davers tried his best to convince burcos.
Burkes was silent for a long time, and said in a low voice: "But in the minds of the generals, their plans are more likely to succeed... Anyway, I will report your suggestion to General Ferris, and it will be decided by the General's Executive Committee. , whether to accept it."
Davos understood the meaning implied in Burkes's words, and a trace of disappointment appeared on his face. But he quickly cheered up: "If two thousand mercenaries can't be given to me, two hundred cavalry can always be given to me."
Burkes shook his head: "The two flanks of the cavalry division are military traditions, you should know better than me. What's more, there are a hundred cavalrymen from Tarantum, they can't leave their compatriots without help and run away Your left wing."
Davos was helpless, thought about it and said, "How is the combat effectiveness of the Tarantum reinforcements?"
"It should be very strong. Archita once led them to repel the Mesapis twice. The Mesapis are the same powerful race as the Lucanians." Bulcos said with certainty.
"Archita..." Davos said resolutely as he read the name: "If that's the case, then send these two hundred cavalry to the right flank."
"Are you sure you didn't say something angry?" Burkes asked in surprise.
"For me, war is the most important event that determines the rise and fall of a city-state and the fate of countless people! Therefore, for this war that is not closely related to me, I also devote myself to it, without the slightest selfishness or carelessness. However, it’s hard to say about the generals in Turii. Have they learned about the strength of the Lucania coalition? Have they trained all the troops in advance so that they can cooperate with each other in battle?… "
Davers' dissatisfaction was finally vented through one question after another, which made Burkes feel ashamed. He felt that Daves had really put all his energy into this battle. Don't worry. After I've been to Drakes' camp, I'll rush back immediately to convey your suggestion to Ferris and urge him to seriously consider it!"
After Burkes left, Davos immediately called Asistus: "How are you guys doing climbing the stone wall with rope hooks?"
"They've been able to climb stone walls with ease. The rope hook you designed, Chief, is a great tool for climbing!"
"That's great!" Davos finally had a smile on his face: "You go to the market right now and tell Marigi that I'm going to order twenty more sets of rope hooks, and let him urge the blacksmith as soon as possible within two days. Do it!"
"Okay, I'll go right away."
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One morning at the end of April in 399 BC, just like the old days, the weather was warm, the sun was shining, and the flowers were blooming all over the mountains and fields. It was a good day for outing.
However, there were reconnaissance cavalry on the plains of Subari, and there was a tense atmosphere of killing in the air.
The mercenary leader's tent was full of team officers, and Davos looked around at everyone: Among them were old comrades who had been following him, such as Hiros, Antonios, Capps, etc.; there were also acquaintances who had just joined, such as Hiero Nimus, Agarcia, etc. Now everyone has a solemn expression, as if facing an enemy, waiting for his instructions.
"The army of the Lucanians has marched towards Turii, and Turii has come to inform us, and immediately leave the camp to join them. Brothers!" Davos said with a confident smile: "Let these ignorant and arrogant people be arrogant. The time has come for the Turians to see the true strength of our Greek expeditionary soldiers!"
"Hoo!!!" The team officers were in high spirits.
"According to the previous deployment, the 5th Infantry Company led by Hiros and the 3rd Light Infantry Company led by Alpins (this is composed of mercenaries who joined the Byzantine period, including archers and slingers, totaling more than 200 people) ) to stay in the camp to prevent the enemy from Amendolara attacking. The rest of the troops leave the camp in order."
"Yes!!!"
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When Turii's army left the city, they saw Davos' mercenaries waiting outside the city early.
"This is the Greek Expeditionary Force?! I think it's an exaggeration. You see these soldiers are either squatting or lying on their stomachs, throwing their spears and shields aside, they don't look like soldiers at all!" The price is the sad look of buying inferior products.
Ferris was worried about the upcoming war at the moment, and didn't want to argue with Kunogorata on this common military common sense.
At this time, a young man next to him spoke without any scruples: "The messenger we sent out to inform them should have just returned, and this army is already standing here waiting for us, which shows the mobilization ability and execution of this army. The ability to command is very strong! As for lying on the stomach and squatting, it is to save physical strength before the war, and it also shows that they are experienced and can be so relaxed when the war comes! I now believe that they have the ability to support the left wing alone. !"
Kunogolata snorted lightly, this young man was a guest of Turii after all, so he had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.
At this time, Davos, led by Burkes, rushed towards them.
"General Ferris, Davos, the leader of the mercenary army, salutes you!" Davos solemnly saluted on his horse.
"Although I heard Burkes say it, your youth still surprises me! Young leader, thank you for your help to Turiyi, let's kill the enemy side by side today!" Ferris also responded with a solemn salute.
"As you wish, General Ferris." Davos agreed, then turned to Kunogorata, because of Burkes's instructions, he could of course call out his name accurately: "Salute to you, Kunogo General Lata!"
"Leader Davos, your proposal is very bold. To be honest, I am very moved, but the generals thought it was too risky after discussion, so they did not accept it. I hope you don't care!" Kunogolata apologized slightly, Deliberately explaining this, he drove his horse forward and patted Daves on the shoulder to show his closeness.
"The pre-war discussion is for brainstorming. Once a resolution is reached, the order must be resolutely executed. Don't worry, I am a soldier, and it is my natural duty to execute orders!"
"It's a good sentence 'Soldiers are born to execute orders'!" The young man praised loudly and introduced himself: "Hello, Chief Davos! I'm Archita of Tarantum, and I've been hearing about you all the time. The legendary story of the Greek Expeditionary Force, seeing you today did not disappoint me!"
Davers fixed his eyes and saw that although the young man in front of him was wearing a military uniform, he was gentle and refined, with a pair of bright eyes on his face with a sincere smile that showed a little depth: "General Archita (Tarantum is a double ruler) Official system, there is no 'general' position, here is just a respectful title), Tarantum's mathematical and military genius, it is my honor to fight side by side with you!"
Davers returned the salute amicably, and continued: "I think mathematics and military are necessarily related. Every soldier in the array is a point, and countless points form straight lines and squares. The basic condition for victory is how Make every point work to the fullest…”
"You are so right!" Archita was delighted and asked kindly, "Does Chief Davos also study mathematics?"
"I don't know much about mathematics, but I have full respect for the Pythagoreans!" Davos said seriously.
Seeing his sincerity, Achieta immediately felt good about him, and was ready to speak again.
Ferris interrupted: "The leaders of other mercenaries are coming. Now let's clarify our respective responsibilities and order together."
Note: Archita, the second historical celebrity who appears in this novel, has too little historical records about him compared to Xenophon, who told him that his range of activities has always been in Greater Greece. He may be familiar to readers of mathematics majors. He has great ideas in the fields of classical mathematics and physics. Archimedes used pulleys to make machinery and thwarted Rome that besieged Syracuse, and pulleys were the first to do. Out of the research, Archimedes is the master.