Chapter 1: Robbery (Part 2)
"Construct and repair roads between several coastal cities. Yes, how can we maximize the effectiveness of transportation?" Surrounded by soldiers and military slaves wielding pickaxes and carrying bricks and stones, Lepidus was holding a baton. , discussed the issue with a group of staff.
"Wide the road?" Angandinus blurted out naturally, but the cavalry commander slowly shook his head and said that this was not actually effective.
At this time, Hittius, who had previously commanded the naval battle of Alexandria, was originally an expelled citizen. Later, he went overseas under the name of a certain knight. He was appreciated by Lepidus and said, "You have great energy. , It’s just that I can’t make my own voice, I can provide you with a perfect stage orchestra.” So after the civil war broke out, Hittius suddenly raised flags among the islands in the Eastern Mediterranean and fought against Pompey’s army. , which caused quite a constraining effect on him. Because he was well-informed, Hitius suggested at this moment: "Two or three parallel roads that are not far apart can be built."
Li Bi, no, wrong, 3.s. Da raised his baton and was very satisfied with Hitius's answer, "If the three roads are parallel, the exchange of materials can reach the fastest speed without interfering with each other. In addition, one-way exit For the army, the infantry, cavalry and baggage teams can each use different roads. The cavalry can be responsible for surprise attacks and warnings on the outermost road, the infantry can support each other in the middle, and the baggage team can walk on the innermost road. This is the safest and most secure way." The cavalry commander asked Hitius if he had any other suggestions for maintenance of the project. Hittius said that in terms of engineering, with the technology of the Roman army, there was nothing to worry about. But Africa is a dusty area. I am afraid that huge trees will have to be planted on both sides of the road to resist it. Otherwise the road could easily be flooded.
"Okay, as for the project payment issue, as the dictator's deputy, I will send the documents to the city of Rome and ask the treasury and Caesar's knights to take care of it." After Lepidus finished speaking, he waved to Hitius, and then The two entered the coach's camp.
"Followers of the Popular Party participated in the Catiline Rebellion. They went into exile overseas after the failure. Is this resume correct, Hittius?" Lepidus sat on an armchair and invited the other party to sit down as well.
"Yes, I think these situations have long been under your control, cavalry commander." Hitius did not shy away.
"In the past few years, in order to make a living, I moved around among the princes and chiefs of Africa and Mauritania. Well, I have been a mercenary captain and a businessman in a colonial city, so I am very familiar with the local customs and language." Speaking of "very familiar" At this time, Lepida excitedly pushed the official document on the small table to the side. Then a young man was called out. "His name is Otaquillius, from the brave city of Sarona. I entrust him as your deputy to go to the more distant Mauritania region. Of course, for your safety, it can be via Spain. I will send manpower to protect you along the way. "After Lepidus finished his instructions, he made the personnel arrangements, "Otagilius is responsible for the boundaries and goals of the negotiation, and Hitius is responsible for the specific affairs. I hope you two can cooperate well and instigate rebellion. The princes of various tribes there, King Juba, are now empty in the country. Most of his main legions and cavalry have been sent to support Pompey. What you have to do, Hittius, is to give King Juba a hard blow behind his back. "
"Of course I am willing to accept this very important and glorious mission, Your Excellency, Cavalry Commander." Hitius readily agreed.
Of course, Lepidus was also very satisfied, and he said that if these two people could succeed, they would definitely be as effective as five legions, and His Excellency Caesar and the entire Republic would be grateful. And now, I can't be idle, I will soon command the attack on the inland cities of Zeta and Sarasula. After these two castles with their backs to the Great Salt Lake are taken down, Pompey will lose half of his wealth. Endowment source.
The curtain of the camp shook, and two token officers walked in uneasily. Then they claimed to have the most important information and reported it to the cavalry commander.
"Is it an enemy situation? Rabinus launched a new counterattack?" Lepidus said doubtfully.
But the token officer said that it was not an enemy situation. After hesitating for a while, one of them said that it was more serious than the enemy situation in person, and then he gave an official document to Lebida.
"What, all the grain-carrying ships sent by Sardinia and Rome have been seized by Curio!" When Lepidus saw the news, he felt like he was struck by thunder. He couldn't help but stand up. The staff and messengers in the entire camp were also shocked. .
"Yes, it seems that Curio was well prepared. Just when the grain transport fleet passed through the Sicily Strait, it was seized by his fleet at Marisa Port." The token officer said, "Cario is In his capacity as the Governor of Sicily and the Commander-in-Chief of the African War Zone, he announced the direct transfer of these supplies."
"What about the wood and nails?" Lepidus asked nervously. You must know that when fighting in Africa, these materials were the most lacking. His camp building needs were maintained by dismantling ship decks.
Another token officer said that unfortunately, he was also requisitioned by the Governor of Sicily and used to strengthen the "Old Camp of Cornelius".
"Why Cornelius's old camp, that chess piece that could be sacrificed at any time, thought he could recreate the glory of Scipio the Younger's invasion of Carthage!" Lepidus shouted angrily, "I am the cavalry commander, the dictator Dick Tuduo’s agent, after I come in, there should be no more problems with Curio in the African War Zone, this bastard.”
With a bang, the cavalry commander kicked over the small table beside him in anger, and then the whole camp fell silent. No one dared to say anything. Only Lepidus was heard panting there, looking like he was calming down.
"Sabo, Hebrida - I am announcing now that we will camp in winter immediately." Lepidus finally said this.
Winter camp, that means that the tactical plan for capturing Zeta City, which had been carefully planned, has completely failed.
Yes, Lepidus has no choice. Now Labinus is defending the inland Zeta City, which is to lengthen the supply line of Lepidus' army, increase his consumption and burden of advancing, and play a defensive counterattack tactic. If Lepidus goes along the coast to reinforce Curio near Utica, Labinus will take the opportunity to launch an attack. Now only sufficient material reserves can support Lepidus' previous plan, but the materials from Cyrene and Egypt are in place, but Curio has seized the materials from Sardinia.
"I was the only one who harmed others before. I didn't expect that after hunting eagles for ten years, I would be pecked in the eye by an eagle." Li Bi Da secretly grumbled in his heart, and then a sinister expression slowly emerged at the corner of his mouth.
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